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There's something wild happening with Ke$ha, and it's not what you'd expect. The obsessive glitter compulsive, blue-lipstick-wearing proponent of Jack Daniels as a hygienic product is growing up and seemingly shedding her "TiK-ToK" partying days (okay, so maybe the latter is still relevant). Either way, Ke$ha's red carpet appearance at last night's Billboard Music Awards had us doing double takes. The pop star showed up wearing hardly any makeup and looking more fresh-faced than ever. Perhaps she was taking some cues from J. Lawr, because a little eyeliner and foundation was all Ke$ha needed to turn heads. Her sexy little black dress had a thigh-high slit — hey, she had to stay true to her crazy-beautiful persona somehow. (Us Weekly) Photo: via Us Weekly / Courtesy of Jason Merritt/Getty Images. Read More

Lace, hard-edged dresses, printed jackets, sick-yet-versatile shoes: These are a few of our favorite things. And feel free to sing along, people! Because not only does Maje stock them in spades, but they're slashing their prices this week, too. Yes, the hot Parisian-transplant is putting its stand-out staples on sale from 20% to 50% off this week. To celebrate, we're spending! Cuz, hey, they only do it twice a year. Meet us there, and make sure to jump on it now because the sale is already on. Maje, 417 Bleecker Street (at 8th Avenue); 646-666-0000. Read More

This past week, news had been swirling over whether Yahoo and Tumblr were in talks for a buyout, and now it's officially confirmed that the Web giant has indeed claimed the much-beloved blogging site. Our go-to destination for hilarious GIFs, like Whilst In S.F., has pocketed a cool $1.1 billion in order for Yahoo to take ownership — not bad for a site that (only) makes $13.3 million in revenue each year. While Tumblr's CEO and founder David Karp will keep running the site — he's locked in to a four-year contract — the question remains as to how the interface will change once Marissa Mayer gets her hands on it. (Get ready to see some ads popping up between those cat memes, devoted Tumblrs!) To prove she's in-tune with the Tumblr scene, Mayer posted her very own animated GIF to commemorate the new partnership. So, we're dying to know: Does the buyout have you stoked for what's to come, or were you as shocked as a Surprised Patrick Star? Holler at us in the comments! (Business Insider) Photo: Via Facebook/Tumblr Read More

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Although materials and manufacturing have changed dramatically in the last 100 years, the actual construction of the bra hasn’t changed much at all. That’s why I began to research and look at where the future of the bra was heading. The most basic bra has over 26 components and requires more than 30 stitching operations. Currently in the lingerie industry, consumers accept how bras are constructed, we accept the way we get measured, and we accept the components used in bras. But maybe we should start to ask if there is another way. One man to question the conventions of bra design is Nigel Coole, inventor of Slip-It, a new alternative to hook-and-eye closures. Although it’s been used for ages, the hook-and-eye snags on clothes in the washer, can become bent and come undone at inappropriate moments. Coole wants to bring the hook-and-eye into the 21st Century. It’s exciting to see how the Slip-It works, like two hands linking together. One simple motion is all that’s required to do and undo; yet it locks in place when worn due the tension placed upon it. It’s fully adjustable, moves with your body and can be used on lingerie or swimwear. I asked Coole to modify one of my bras with his innovation so I could try it first-hand. Indeed, it is easier to do up and take off — no more doing the bra up in front and swiveling it around (a convenience that would be very helpful for elderly women). What struck me about the Slip-It was that instantly you know whether you are wearing the right bra size. It has been widely reported that 85% of women wear the wrong size bra, which is usually too big in the back. With the Slip-It fastener is used, when a bra is worn too tight won’t lie flat; and if it’s too loose, the tension won’t be there to hold the bra in place. Could this be a way for women to master a correctly fitted band? Here’s a video that shows how easy it is to use: It’ll be interesting to see which designers, high streets or manufactures embrace and lead the way with the changes going on the industry. Coole has been trying to interest manufacturers in Slip-It for a couple of years now, and when I spoke to him he seemed to be in a Catch-22: one company said they’d take if the other one did too; but so far no-one has made the jump. For me, I simply couldn’t wait to try this innovative concept. I wait in hope that the industry is prepared to continually update the bra to protect our natural assets. For further information about the Slip-It please visit www.coolesolutions.co.uk. Laurie van Jonsson is a UK lingerie designer and author of How To Become A Lingerie Designer (2012). Her new book, Anatomy Of A Bra, will be published in June. Learn more at www.laurievanjonsson.com.

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Oh, wait. What? You haven't entered our Nail Art Nation open-call contest yet? Um, why not?See, if you love nail art as much as we do, this is the challenge (and opportunity) for you. Working with our friends at Revlon, we're searching high and low for the best nail artists to star in a new video filmed right here at Refinery29 HQ. And, yes, that involves an all-expense-paid trip to NYC. All you have to do to enter is visit our Nail Art Nation homepage for instructions and inspiration, and then Instagram your best, most creative polish composition with the hashtag #R29NailArtNation.If you're one of the 20 most skilled and audacious contestants then we'll hook you up with a full set of Revlon products (including the dual-ended Revlon Nail Art in punchy Neon, shining Moon Candy, and poppy Expressionist) and set you to task on some rather crafty, super-chic challenges. Doesn't this sound exactly up your alley?Now, things are heating up over on the contest-entry page (see for yourself), and we've already picked out a few faves, so there's no time to waste. Go paint up some killer entries, and show us that you're the amazing nail artist we always thought you were. C'mon, girl, you got this. Nail Art by Christina Rinaldi of Prima Creative Read More

Looking ever so debonair, Adrien Brody was spotted leaving the Vanity Fair and Chanel dinner during Cannes Film Festival on Sunday evening. Oozing charm and sophistication, the actor donned an ink-blue Roberto Cavalli textured suit with a crisp white button-down shirt open to reveal his hairy chest. Ignoring the fact that the pants are way too long, I love the Mafioso vibe he is giving off here. Credit: Courtesy of Roberto Cavalli The post Adrien Brody In Roberto Cavalli – Vanity Fair and Chanel Dinner appeared first on Red Carpet Fashion Awards.