Over at Medium, writer Chris Stokel-Walker has penned a story about the trend of retouching ourselves using mobile phone technology—usually apps—and the companies who are enabling this thorny habit. Particularly noteworthy is a new a feature on Samsung smartphones called Beauty Face, which automatically retouches your face.

Found in the Samsung Galaxy Ace 4, Beauty Face smooths out wrinkles and erases blemishes—even if you don't ask it to. That being said, there are plenty of apps we use all the time to retouch our selfies—whether we're brightening a photo so we have less acne or throwing a filter over a close-up so we look less tired. So the issue isn't really that they are offering retouching technology; it's that the technology dictates what needs to be retouched. And honestly, we worry about how we look enough as it is, without our phones chiming in. 

Vanity aside, the danger with this and the many similar apps is that it encourages everyone to look the same and to adhere to the same standard of beauty. Sure, we'd love smoother skin and more symmetrical faces, but at the end of the day, it's our differences and supposed "flaws" that make us who we are—might as well just go with it. 

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FKA twigs is the video star of our dreams, which makes sense since her videos usually resemble dreams—surreal and unplaceable. She continutes that trend in the clip for her new song "Glass & Patron," which was produced by Boots and will be featured on her upcoming EP, which will be out later this year.

The video, released today as part of the YouTube Music Awards and was directed by twigs herself, begins with an intense labor scene and evolves into "the most epic vogue battle of all time," according to the press release. If some of the dancers look familiar, it's probably because you recognize them from twigs' Google Glass #throughglass commercial, where "Glass & Patron" made its debut. 

FKA twigs is set to headline the Red Bull Music Academy Festival in Brooklyn, NY on May 17 and 18. 

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When Sam Claflin was first cast as Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, there was national outrage. Die-hard fans of the series descended upon social media to vent their anger, with some making death threats. However, much like he’s done his entire life, Claflin used this as fuel to propel him to new heights, beating the odds with gusto and becoming one of the standouts of the franchise. A natural-born underdog, Claflin was one of three children raised in a middle-class dwelling in Ipswich, England. He learned the value of hard work early on, and has continually channeled this ethic into his career as an actor, earning him roles in blockbusters like Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and Snow White and the Huntsman.

So it was odd seeing someone so humble play someone so deliciously privileged and evil in IFC’s latest flick The Riot Club. A narcissistic Oxford brat intoxicated off his own wealth, Claflin’s character represents everything the actor isn’t: lazy, irresponsible, and loaded with more money than he knows what to do with. Watching Claflin embody this a-hole on screen is a treat, like meeting a character torn from the imaginations of Harold Pinter and Bret Easton Ellis. Even better is the depth Claflin brings to the role as an actor, and his ability to raise important questions surrounding privilege and the nature of power. 

As an actor, how did you get into the mindset of this type of cruel, nasty, and privileged person?
I honestly just tried not smiling a lot. During the filming phase, this proved quite a challenge because I got along so well with my costars. There were a lot of jokes, naturally. But I also had to kind of take myself away from that sort of thing and look grim. I think my street-wise experiences growing up allowed me to know a few people who have been through similar things. I guess I base characters off my experiences. Despite the fact he’s got a posh accent, he’s really no different from someone who has no money and isn’t loved by their parents or has continually lived through bad experiences. I think Alistair is someone who’s very unloved and very lonely, but has the money, wealth, and power behind it.

If you had to choose, would you rather have an insane amount of wealth, or an insane amount of power?
It depends what type of power. That’s a very difficult question. I’ve grown up with no money. My family were pretty much in the lower class more than the upper class. I kind of feel like I’ve managed and I’ve been happy my entire life. I don’t really feel like I’ve wanted for anything because I don’t know what that would be like. You know? At the same time, I’m curious what it would be like to have lots of wealth. But I don’t feel like I’m that powerful either so I’m curious what having that would be like; the ability and strength to do whatever I wanted. I think money can buy you power. I’d probably say wealth because I could look after my family; I wouldn’t need power to do that.

How did you first come on board with The Hunger Games?
It was quite an epic casting process. To my knowledge, they saw other people and it was definitely a long-winded process. After my initial audition, I waited with baited breath for three months without hearing anything. Eventually I was called back and re-auditioned and for whatever reason, they went my way. It’s definitely unexpected, to say the least.

What was it like working with Jennifer Lawrence?
Amazing. The whole experience of filming was truly wondrous; from the very get-go of expecting it to be quite over-the-top and overwhelming, I was immediately welcomed and became part  of the family. Jennifer and everyone welcomed me with open arms. It was a long-winded filming process, but at the same time it felt like it went by so quickly. And then we came back for Mockingjay Part I and II, which we shot back to back. For me, that was different because I was [on set] for a week and then I was away for two weeks and then I’d come back to work for three days and then disappear for four weeks. It was very, very busy. But at the same time we had so much fun on set. We all take our jobs seriously and are professional, but are able to have fun and keep each other entertained. There was never a dull moment.

You’re dealing with these huge Hollywood sets, which are obviously different than something like The Riot Club. What are some differences, not only between indie and Hollywood films, but between English and American films?
(Laughs) That’s such a loaded question. I think the culture, first off, is different. The food on set is very different. The only experience I have working on American sets is the scale of The Hunger Games and Pirates of the Caribbean, which is a hugely overwhelming, but incredible experience. You get treated like royalty and there are so many people on set and so many things going on that you feel like you’re a part of it. At the same time, there are so many people that you feel like a small cog in a very big machine. The truth is, that’s how it is; you are just a small part of something bigger. And then obviously, being in something very intimate, like The Riot Club, it’s much more intimate. Everyone wants to get their hands a little bit dirtier than in big productions. I feel like everyone helps each other out a bit more.

Are the stakes are higher when you have a lead in a smaller project or having a smaller role in a big production?
It depends on the production. For me, entering into that world [The Hunger Games] I knew the second one would be as successful as the first one. At the same time, the part I was playing had a huge amount of pressure on it because I wasn’t right for the part, according to a lot of fans. (Laughs)

How did you go about getting over that hurtle and exceeding their expectations?
It’s a matter of not really thinking too much about it. I didn’t personally make the mistake of casting me—and the fact that these are the people who cast Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss and the fact she received a barrage of insulting feedback when she was cast originally. Half the people did doubt me, but it made me work harder to prove them wrong. I never saw it as a negative; if anything, I turned it into a positive to work harder. I think that’s how I work.

Both The Hunger Games and The Riot Club are very brutal narratives involving and satirizing wealth and the nature of power. Why do you think our public consciousness is so enamored with these themes?
I think it’s quite apparent and a well known fact that 99% of the world’s wealth belongs to 1% of the world’s population. Something ridiculous like that, a statistic that’s so outlandish in my opinion. Most of the world, if not, I’d say 90% of people, don’t have the amount of money these sort of people do. Therefore having an insight into that world itself, behind a closed door, is always going to be quite interesting. For me especially, the world of The Riot Club was a world I wasn’t familiar with and wasn’t aware of. It’s the opposite of my upbringing.

You came from a humble background and still achieved a great deal of success in the film industry. However, there’s currently a debate in the media that most of the actors coming out of Britain are from upper class families. Is this the case?
I can’t deny a lot of the ones on everyone’s radar—like Eddie Redmayne and Benedict Cumberbatch—are from that world. They went to college and are from very well-to-do families. At the same time, Jack O’Connell is a brightening example of someone from the opposite side of the tracks, if you will. There’s a mixture of both. I think the spotlight is being shown on that world purely because Benedict and Eddie were nominated in the same year and they’re from rival, posh schools. I think that’s why the argument and conversation have come up.

These kids in The Riot Club are given too much at too young an age. If you had the money these kid’s fathers had, or even when you’re older and have the money you’ve made throughout your career, how would you raise your children differently?
I’d try to raise my children as close to how I was raised as possible. I feel my wife and I had very similar upbringings. Therefore, I feel the two of us would be able to make an easy compromise in finding how we would bring them up. But I think it’s important for my kids to understand that it’s our money. It’s built from hard work. I’ve been working in full-time employment since I was thirteen. I think hard work and money management is key to growing up and being an adult. I think knowing how the world works is a necessity so I’d never spoil my kids. Of course, what’s great about the comfortable position I’m in now is that I can enjoy myself a lot more without worrying all the time like my parents did. However, I’d hate to think of myself as someone who spoiled a child; I think that’s one of the worst traits in a human being ever. At the same time, I don’t want my kid to want for anything because I spent a lot of my childhood wondering what it would be like if I had this or that.

Remember landlines and dial-up? Welcome back to the '90s: A pre-digital area in which you never had to worry about sending a witty text message and when everything just felt more authentic.

Because we weren't yet slaves to our technology, there’s a level of human connectedness that’s intrinsic to the beloved decade. And who better to embody that realness than iconic '90s TV characters? Ahead, our favorite '90s girls and how to get their look, right now. So turn back the clock and pretend you’re Felicity Porter going to college in NYC, or Lindsay Weir trying to find her place in high school, or Angela Chase staring into Jordan Catalano’s dreamy eyes.

If you're glued to your smartphone—and who isn't—then Charli XCX's new video for "Famous" might give you the creeps. That was definitely director Eric Wareheim's intention, which is why he made something that at first feels like your average Charli XCX video but quickly transforms into something much more sinister.

In the clip, a teenage girl dances around her room while texting, taking selfies, and posting statuses, but as her devices hit low battery, everything goes to hell. She's transported to a bizarre dimension where elderly folk are dancing in a zombie-like state, taking photo after photo on selfie sticks. The video is riddled with allusions to today's internet lingo–phrases like "I woke up like this" to "on fleek" show up on clothing and status updates, and there are emojis everywhere. Charli XCX herself appears on a screen, looking scabby and disheveled until we see her through a touchscreen and she suddenly becomes more glamorous. Sound familiar? Anyway, we're all screwed. 

(Source: Pitchfork)

As the bandleader of the new Late Late Show With James Corden, Reggie Watts knows that for viewers to catch him live, they've got to have a mild case of insomnia (at the very least). After all, how else do you casually watch something that airs nightly at 12:35am? So, we had him tell us his best tips for getting a good night's sleep, without missing his show. Watch the exclusive video to find out what he told us. 

Of all the performances we saw at SXSW—and we saw a lot—it's still humbling to think we only saw about 5% of them. See it seems a little unfair to try and name the best, but these are the shows we can't get out of our heads.

July Talk
The Toronto-based bluesy garage-rockers July Talk turned a packed, shack-like Scoot Inn into a sweat lodge with Leah Fay and Peter Dreimanis’s alternating girly-and-gravelly vocals providing a soul-exfoliating sugar scrub. I blame this show as much as the following day’s downpour for the overall moistness of my still-unpacked suitcase contents. — Melissa Giannini  

Years & Years
Years & Years arrived in Austin as a relatively unknown act. That changed after the British electro-pop trio played a slew of venues over the course of four days. We caught Olly, Mikey, and Emre three times (FLOODfest's showcase, Fader Fort, and the Neon Gold party) and saw audiences quickly go from neutral listeners to full-blown fans. The boys debuted a few new tracks off their forthcoming album, Communion, and shut the various houses down with singles like "King," "Desire," and "Real." By their last show at Neon Gold, the name on everyone's tongues was Years & Years — and we've a strong feeling that trend will continue for, well, years and years.—Hayden Manders

Grace Weber
If you heard her music coming from another room, you'd imagine you were listening to a Black gospel singer. But then when you walked around that corner you'd find that that the voice belonged to a petite blonde. Indeed influenced by singing in church choirs, Weber's performance at St. David's Bethel Hall bordered on religious experience.—Shruti Ganguly

Ibeyi
Dragging my ass out of bed at 8 a.m. for KUTX’s morning shows is one of my strangest—yet fondest—SXSW traditions. Walking the eerily empty, early a.m. Austin streets is its own form of detox, but hearing Ibeyi sing “River” a cappella at the Four Seasons was straight-up baptismal. PS: Find out more about the French-Cuban twins in NYLON’s March issue! —MG

Mike WiLL Made-It and friends
On Fader Fort's second night, the buzz in the crowd and backstage was who the "and friends" would be in producer Mike WiLL Made-It's headlining set. There were obvious answers like Riff Raff and Rae Sremmurd, who were everywhere at SXSW, but no one would have predicted that Miley Cyrus would join a crew of rappers that also included Future, for renditions of her hits "23" and "We Can't Stop." What was even more surprising was that Miley Cyrus, former Disney princess, fit right in.—BB

Shamir
After lighting the Internet on fire with his giddy video for "On the Regular," we wanted to see if Shamir's stage presence could match that clip's techniolor explosiveness. Yup. The 19 year old from Las Vegas took the stage at Fader Fort with bombast and the kind of efforless cool that can't be taught. Shamir has a way about him that makes you want to give him a hug. The highlight came at the very end when, during an epic performance of his song "Head in the Clouds," Shamir hopped into the audience and hugged what felt like every person in there as his excellent backing band played on. It was a fitting end to a set that was equal parts adorable and fearless. —Ben Barna

Today is...

National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day! Really, it's the only way anyone can enjoy a raisin.

News of the Day:

+ Ed Sheeran has announced his very own new record label called Gingerbread. Not only does it sound delicious, but with British singer-songwriter Jamie Lawson as its first signed artist, it's bound to be awesome.

+ Hozier's new music video for "Work Song" is out, and it features a lot of beautiful dancers in a church (surprised?). Guest appearance by Hozier's man-bun. 

+ Vogue has announced a new "Brat Pack" featuring major names like Justin Bieber, Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and more. The accompanying photo shoot is pretty, err, awkward.

+ Jennifer Lawrence has confirmed that the upcoming X-Men film will be her last. We won't lie—we're feeling pretty blue about it.

+ Instagram has announced a new app called "Layout" which finally lets us make collages without opening the Picstitch app.

Deal of the Day:

It may not feel completely like spring yet, but you can still shop Urban Outfitters' spring sale.

Advice of the Day:

"We must be allies and we must be allies in this business because to be represented is to be humanized and as long as anyone, anywhere is made to feel less human, our very definition of humanity is at stake and we are all vulnerable." - Kerry Washington at 2015 GLAAD Media Awards

GIF of the Day:

Instagram is slowly but surely working to eradicate all the third-party apps that exist to provide you with features that Instagram itself hasn't included. Today, it's gotten a major step closer to App Store domination, by adding its own standalone app called Layout, which is basically a photo collage application along the lines of Pic Stitch and Pic Collage that lets you combine up to nine photos in an awesome and intense overdose of Instagram goodness. 

But of course, Instagram didn't just copy the other collage apps. That wouldn't be enough. In order to crush the competition, Instagram has reimagined how you make collages on your phone. Upon opening the app, there are several custom layouts to choose from, along with a special Faces option that singles out only the photos in your album that has people's faces, which is pretty cool. 

You can drag and drop photos to rearrange your collage, resize them with the pinching motion, and flip and rotate them with ease. The collage function lets you choose up to nine photos at time, and as you select which photos you want to use, Layout automatically puts them into the ten different collage options they have available. It's pretty seamless, and even fun to use. 

Instagram's first standalone app, Hyperlapse, was popular when it was first released last summer, but has been scarce on feeds since then. Only time will tell if Layout will become a permanent companion to Instagram, or a passing ship in the night. 

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Evan Rachel Wood and tomboy fashion brand Wildfang are a perfect match, and not just because of the obvious aesthetic reasons (though EVR's androgynous, borrowed-from-the-boys style is a natural fit for Wildfang's mission). Tomboy style is about being brave enough to dress in a way that feels right for you—regardless of whether or not you buy your clothes in the girl's section, and Evan embodies that boldness. Here, we've got an exclusive interview with her about her style and her new Wildfang campaign, which is called Evan Rachel WOULD. It's all about what would happen if she started saying yes instead of no (infinite possibility, for one!).

Read our interview and then check out the video for Evan Rachel WOULD, featuring musical icons like Kim Gordon and Beth Ditto (you can shop Evan's video looks here). Then, click through the gallery to check out the collection—it's seriously cool. 

How would you define your style?
I’m usually very influenced by music and movies that I love. I love androgyny and being sleek but comfortable. I also bring a bit of a rocker edge because I love glam rock.  My style icons include Bowie and Marianne Faithful and Patti Smith, and when I was a teenager, I used to dress like Kurt Cobain all the time.

What does the word tomboy mean to you?
For me, I grew up with two older brothers and my friends were always boys so I was never really interested in pink things or Barbies. I wanted to be like my brothers—play baseball and basketball.

What’s your favorite piece of clothing to borrow from the boys?
A blazer or a tuxedo jacket because it can be dressed up or dressed down. You can rock it with baggy tee and skinny jeans, or as part of a suit.

Is tomboy fashion necessarily always casual and sporty or can you dress it up? How?
I love rocking a suit, and to me that’s a dressed up tomboy! You can also dress the casual tomboy up too It’s about accessories, but I’ll often rock a tee with blazer to a big event.

What’s the secret to looking good in a suit?
Don’t be afraid of the tailor. Find a suit you love and have it altered to fit you. There’s nothing better than a well tailored suit. It’s got to fit right in the shoulders and the sleeves have to hit the wrist just right. Play with accessories—you can rock it with socks, or show your ankles—accessories let add your personal flair.

Who is your style icon?
Tilda Swinton is my style icon and Bowie, too.  If I could raid anyone’s wardrobe, it would be Bowie’s. But only if I have access to every decade of his wardrobe: Glass spider, ziggy stardust - I want it all.

If you could offer one piece of style advice to all the tomboys out there, what would it be?
When you’re comfortable in yourself, you’re going to do your best and shine the most. When I was a teen I wanted to dress differently and be slightly edgier, I wanted to wear suits and pants. When I was 15, because of the success of Thirteen, I was doing photo shoots all of a sudden and being thrown into these clothes and having to show more of my body. I did a photo shoot for a publication whose name I won’t mention, and told my publicist that I didn’t want to wear dresses anymore, only pants—the magazine got upset, so I gave in and got in the dress but I felt so uncomfortable and was tearing up the whole time. And now I’ve kind of said ‘fuck it’ and started dressing the way I want to. Everyone thinks you have to dress a certain way to be popular and turn people on, but it’s about being comfortable in your own skin. It’s not the clothes—it’s how you feel in them.

You have been with Wildfang from the very beginning… tell us how this project came about/what drew you to the brand?
This project is a play on the exercise of saying yes, except instead of ‘yes’ you say ‘Evan Rachel Would’. It’s a funny piece but it’s also about being yourself and taking chances. I’m kind of a daredevil and I like putting myself in uncomfortable situations to push myself. I feel like I’ve identified as a tomboy for most of my life.  When I found Wildfang it was a game changer. It immediately clicked, and I felt like I found a place that fit my personality and style. Also, the charity partner I chose for this project came about because I did some charity work last year and started a researching literature about how detrimental it can be if kids don’t have a parental figure or a mentor or someone who’s showing them unconditional love and safety. So when I read about Friends of the Children, it all clicked.

You have played a lot of strong female characters; do you think these roles inspire/influence your personal style?
No, it’s pretty rare that I play a role where I actually like what I’m wearing. I really like doing the John Hughes play right now because I get to play the tomboy. It’s hard to find good strong female roles that are also tomboyish or androgynous. 

A remarkable song like Florence and the Machine's "St. Jude" deserves an equally remarkable video, and the singer along with director Vincent Haycock have pulled it off. Shot in one continuous take, the video follows a rain-soaked Florence Welch as she wanders through a mysterious ancient town, searching for something. A man—her lover—disappears then reappears, carrying Welch in his arms. We'd love to pretend we can decipher the meaning of this cryptic clip, which is a visua continuation of her last video for "What Kind of Man," but instead of trying to interpret it ourselves, why don't we let Haycock take it from here.   

"It’s obviously about relationships, but it’s also about Florence traveling through our version of the Divine Comedy," Haycock said. He also described it as "the first layer of Hell." If Hell looks this gorgeous, can we come? 

"St. Jude" is the third release off Florence and the Machine's upcoming album, How Big How Blue How Beautiful, which comes out June 2. 

(Source: Pitchfork)

Two years after writing about her preventative double mastectomy, Angelina Jolie has just published an essay in the New York Times about her next surgery: the removal of her ovaries and fallopian tubes. Jolie’s mother, grandmother, and aunt all passed away from cancer—so it stands to reason that she’s doing everything she can to prevent her own body from developing the disease that took so many women in her family. 

Jolie has the BRCA1 gene, meaning she has an 87 percent risk of breast cancer and a 50 percent risk of ovarian cancer. Last week, during a maintenance check up she routinely undergoes, her doctor spotted something that may be the beginning of ovarian cancer—which was the cause of her mother's death. The decision, for her, was clear: "I called my husband in France, who was on a plane within hours. The beautiful thing about such moments in life is that there is so much clarity. You know what you live for and what matters. It is polarizing, and it is peaceful." She writes that removing her ovaries and fallopian tubes are surgeries “less complex” than her mastectomy, but not without side effects: “It puts a woman into forced menopause,” she says, adding that because of the surgeries, she can no longer have children. 

Having such involved medical procedures done is nothing short of scary, but Jolie writes that she approached it with a “let’s get on with it” attitude—reminding herself that the decision was for herself and her family. While she’s still at risk to cancer in general, she writes, “I know that my children will never have to say, ‘Mom died of ovarian cancer.’” The most important part of the piece was Jolie's admittance that removal isn't the solution to everything, but for her individual case, given her family's medical history and her age, it made the most sense. 

“Knowledge is power,” she concludes, solidifying the fact that Jolie’s strength and bravery serves not just herself and her own family, but women everywhere, and hopefully her continued discussion of BRCA1 testing, she can highlight the need for it to become more accessible for all women. She affirms her power in her decision, writing, "I will look for natural ways to strengthen my immune system. I feel feminine, and grounded in the choices I am making for myself and my family." By writing frankly about her preventative surgeries, she’s helping other patients become more aware of their options. Read the full piece at the NYT; it is important for all women.

(via The New York Times)

As Vogue surely anticipated, the Internet is going wild for their shoot starring “Hollywood’s New Brat Pack,” featuring Justin Bieber, Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Ansel Elgort, and the Penn siblings. Shot by Mario Testino, the spread depicts the social-media darlings strolling through their playground (also known as LA), lounging on pool chairs, and looking generally youthful, wealthy, and attractive.

There is, however, a less recognizable member of the Kardashian/Jenner clan pictured in the now viral shoot, and his name is Norman. Who’s Norman, you ask? A secret love child? One of Justin Bieber's eggs? Nope! Norman is Kylie Jenner’s dog, who Kendall just so happened to be dog sitting when the Venice Beach shoot took place. Khloe Kardashian posted the following Instagram, congratulating her sis, and also giving honorable mention to Kylie’s “baby.” National Puppy Day may be over, but we reckon Norman gets plenty of love all year round. And to see the rest of Vogue's shoot, go here. 

Over the past few seasons, '80s heritage brand Teva has evaded their shoobie image to become super-cool 20-somethings' go-to sandal. And with their new two-piece Nasty Gal collection, you can expect to see even more people rocking the super-comfy shoes.

As described in the press release, the collaboration targets festival and pool party goers. The classic "Original Universal" is white with a bluish purple sole and spearmint green buckles ($90). The second pair is a flatform with black straps, a flaming orange sole, and a pastel blue buckle ($110). The color contrasts make the shoes especially striking and totally envy-worthy. Normally, we might question the sturdiness of such high profile footwear, but because Nasty Gal is backed by Teva on this, we know these babies are bound keep our feet grounded no matter what situations we get ourselves in. 

A limited quanity of the Nasty Gal x Teva collection will be available to purchase starting Thursday, March 26th via Teva.com, NastyGal.com, and in Nasty Gal stores. Click through the gallery to check them out. And we suggest you snag a pair while they're hot—we have a feeling these are going to sell out fast.

Iggy Azalea is just as famous for her Twitter feuds as she is for her music, but when the 24-year-old rapper invited Vogue into her home as part of their 73 Questions series, she was notably candid and charming. Dressed down in a navy windbreaker and black jeans, the Aussie divulges everything from her favorite food (tacos) to her most surprising famous fan (Jessica Alba).  

Azalea answers the questions while strolling through her luxurious Los Angeles home—complete with a recording studio, a white Ferrari, and an enviable view—which she shares with her two dogs Jelli and Space Jam. 

While most of the questions are pretty innocuous, things get slightly more personal towards the end of the interview. Most notably, the rapper says that being famous is “a total mess but it’s awesome,” the most absurd rumor about her was that she “used to be a man named Corey that had a sex change,” and dealing with the press is like “talking to a serial killer that’s extremely charismatic” (we’ll try not to take that last one too seriously). But no response is as surprising as her dream collaborator: Dolly Parton. 

Azalea even manages to squeeze in a rather brilliant self-deprecating joke: When asked what her favorite website was, she responded: “Twitter.” 

When I texted a friend that I was compiling a list of America’s best pizza places, she replied with three simple words: PIZZA IS LIFE.

Well, no: It’s just dough, cheese, sauce, and some other stuff (depending on who you are and where you’re from) cooked at high heat until it’s molten, and then scarfed down at the speed of Justin Bieber racing down a Miami boulevard. But something funny happened to America’s favorite drunk food (aside from the fact that it is no longer just drunk food). Pizza became cool. Like, really cool. Celebrities eat it, pop stars wear it, and everyone texts it. So yeah, pizza is life. And here’s where to get the best slices of life in the country.

When it comes to skin care, I'm not ashamed to admit I've got a few bad habits. For example, I don't use sunscreen. (I just can't seem to give up all of my fancy-shmancy beauty creams that unfortunately don't contain any SPF in them.) 

But, in a recent fit of spring cleaning, I decided to rid my routine of some of those bad practices and develop some beauty-regimen mainstays that will actually benefit my skin. To make sure I was doing it right, I spoke with Dr. Nicole Tardio of Aglow Dermatology for tips. Ahead, the habits dermatologists wishes everyone had. 

1. Preserve your youth.
There are right and wrong ways to do anti-aging: Dr. Tardio says using products that contain youth preservation properties is the first step in age delay, and then anti-aging can follow. As for what preserves youth the best? SPF, of course. 

2. When in doubt, double-cleanse.
Let's face it: We all know the makeup-removal process isn't simple, and sometimes one go at it isn't enough. Dr. Tardio says it's okay (actually, imperative) to cleanse twice in one day outside of your morning and nighttime skin-care regimens. But it's best to stick with gentle cleansers that don't strip the skin of its natural oils, yet contain astringents that target things like makeup and everyday impurities in the same swipe. Try Fresh's Soy Face Cleanser ($38).

3. Stay away from prescription retinols until you truly need them.
The idea of using a retinoid cream probably sounds really enticing when your dermatologist is throwing around phrases and words like "minimizes pores" and "radiance." But they actually contain a myriad of rare side effects like irritation, drying, and peeling, so consult your dermatologist before using them to make sure you find the right potency for your skin type.

4. Watch your diet.
Dr. Tardio couldn't stress this one enough. Plain and simple: What you put into your body, you will get out of it. So if you're putting greasy, fatty foods into your skin, your skin is most likely going to appear greasy (and we don't mean dewy). This habit includes six to eight cups of water per day.

5. Sleep.
A lot of people confuse this tip with a "required" amount of hours. Our skin is a creature of habit, so when you keep it in check, it will act accordingly and you'll be able to monitor and experience those results. So no matter how many hours of sleep you get at night (Dr. Tardio suggests seven to eight for proper skin repair)—just try to keep it regulated.

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Not too long ago, we lived in a world where halter tops and flared jeans ruled both the streets and the runways. Rhinestone embellishments were beloved by the style-savvy and pop music was in its prime, with plenty of music-video looks that (admittedly) we'd still wear today. And even better—our favorite musicians debuted their own fashion lines to help us look our flyest long before Kanye tackled Adidas.

Sometimes we get a little nostalgic about aughts trends (who among us can resist the classic 00's bandana top and velour sweatsuit?) so we're sad to see the demise of many #iconic fashion lines run by the pop and R&B stars of the turn of the century. Still, we prefer to smile because it happened instead of crying because it's over.

These eight musician-run clothing lines will always define the aughts for us—and we look forward to the day we can truly consider them "vintage."

Two days ago, at Malibu's Nobu location, Instagram user @alibambam inadvertently captured the best picture of the West family, ever. In a perfectly timed snapshot (if Kim wasn't bending down, little baby Lilou would have blocked her entirely), she managed to do what paparazzi have unsuccessfully attempted to do for years: capture a true candid snapshot of one of the world's most famous families. 

Kim, looking into the distance, seems to be pondering life's greatest existential questions, like: Should she order the black cod miso or the yellowtail? Kanye, hunched over in a cutoff black shirt, is either disappointed by his lunch or really admiring his daughter. North, one leg up in her high-chair throne, is just sitting pretty knowing that she will always be the spotlight of every photo, ever. 

But the best part of the photo isn't the photobomb. It's that @alibambam seemed to have zero clue that a few hours after posting it, it would stop the Internet dead in its tracks. 

We've read the instructions on the back of our shampoo bottles time and time again: lather, rinse, repeat. But, as it turns out, you're washing your hair wrong and you probably have been for your whole life. Luckily, FEMAIL talked to top hair designers about the hair-washing habits that are seriously hurting your strands, so you can kiss bad hair days goodbye for good.

Some haircare mistakes are so easy to fix that you'll have luminous locks in no time. To ease up on your follicles and prevent your hair from getting too greasy (hot water activates oil-secreting glands), wash your hair in tepid water—no matter how tempting a hot, steamy shower may be. You should also be careful about where you apply your shampoo and conditioner. Applying shampoo at your roots and rinsing allows the product to fully clean and coat all your hair, but rubbing conditioner into your scalp can result in oily roots. Stick to shampoo at the top of your head and conditioner at the bottom of your strands for healthy, shiny hair. 

Once you've changed your hair-washing game plan, be careful not to undo all of your hard work to get those luscious locks. Instead of brushing your hair once you step out of the shower, comb through your strands when they still have conditioner in them, and when it's time to dry your hair, don't get overzealous with your towel. While you're welcome to wear your expertly twisted towel hat post-wash, you should never rub your hair dry. Instead, squeeze out the water and lightly dab it with the towel. 

While these tips will help you to transform your hair into a glossy mane, The Daily Mail has rounded up even more tricks to help you treat your strands right. Check them out to improve your 'do.

(via The Daily Mail)