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If you’ve ever asked your boyfriend/mum/best friend what they think of your outfit and they’ve said “it looks GREAT” just a little too quickly, you’ve probably been a victim of a carefully chosen white lie.

Much as we all value honesty, sometimes it’s difficult to tell someone that the outfit they’ve been planning for weeks just doesn’t suit them.

A new app promises to take the stress out of getting dressed up for all parties involved. Next time you’re dubious about what your bum looks like in those leather pants, or you’re worried you’ve got too much back fat going on for that strapless dress, you can simply ask any number of strangers worldwide to weigh in with their opinions with the help of Okay Fashion.

All “fashion advisers” are divided up by country and generally need to have some sort of credential such as a marked interest in fashion or a rating from other users. The app itself also recommends certified advisers depending on your location – so you’re not going to end up showing your new dress off to some random creep.

Hmm… we must say we like the sound of this… as long as people don’t get TOO honest! The colour of our dress is an acceptable topic of discussion… but our pasty Irish skin and cellulite? Not so much!

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Actress Amanda Seyfried fits the Hollywood norm – she’s a tall, slim blonde with a stunning face and great style. But she recently opened up about the struggles she faced – and still faces – to stay thin enough to satisfy movie bosses.

“Fun fact: I almost lost out on several roles in my career because I was overweight. Wrong, America,” wrote the 28-year-old on Twitter earlier this month. While it’s clear to see that the Mamma Mia star is nowhere near overweight, it’s sadly not a shock to hear that she, or any actress, was turned down for a role because they weren’t rake thin.

Hollywood’s ideals of beauty are something that not only affect the elite big screen names. The pressure to fit into a certain slim and “beautiful” mould is something that has filtered through to everyone else, too.

Each time we open a magazine or turn on the TV we are greeted with images of bodies that are so far removed from what is actually normal that we constantly feel inferior and as if we can never compete. Stars like Lena Dunham and Christina Hendricks are celebrated for having curves – but they are simply the exception to the rule that being thin is the aim of the game. This Victoria's Secret ad caused huge controversy recently for suggesting that the "perfect body" could only belong to a size zero lingerie model:

Another huge misconception we need to deal with is the belief that not only are all those Hollywood stars thin, but that it takes no effort whatsoever for them. It’s just the product of good genes, not the result of a hugely restrictive diet and an exhausting exercise regime.

Amanda has spoken openly about what it takes to keep her figure red carpet worthy – but she seems to be one of few. In a 2010 interview, the star said she felt overwhelming pressure to stay slim.

“If I didn't run and work out, there's no way I would be this thin," she said to Glamour magazine. "But I have to stay in shape because I'm an actress. It's f**ked up and it's twisted, but I wouldn't get the roles otherwise.”

In another interview that same year with Esquire, the actress admitted her diet for Les Miserables was “intense” and “awful,” adding that her lunch that day had consisted of “Spinach. Just spinach. Spinach and some seeds."

While it’s great to hear someone speaking honestly about the pressures of being in the media spotlight, it’s sad that the issues are generally brushed under the carpet by others. There’s no shame in going to the gym, or denying yourself that bar of chocolate. However many celebrities prefer to pretend their incredible bodies are down to a combination of fast metabolisms and good luck, as if by being famous they suddenly become blessed with the power to stay effortlessly toned and lean.

Society’s view of what is beautiful might change someday, but it won’t be any time soon. In the meantime it would be great if there was at least some more honesty out there – so that the rest of us know we’re not the only ones who worry every so often about what we see in the mirror.

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It wasn’t all that long ago that Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas slammed rumours that he and Bollywood actress Amy Jackson had broken up – but it seems to be for real this time.

It has been reported that conflicting schedules and long-distance struggles are to blame for the break up.

 Amy’s career in India has skyrocketed following her appearance in many Bollywood films.

Thankfully, the split is said to be amicable for the pair. 

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OK, we admit it, some hangovers are so epic that nothing short of industrial paint and a paper bag over your head would disguise it, but there are many times when a little savviness in the make-up department can go a very long way.

We’re not just talking about a dash of the right concealer (although, obviously that helps) but a few tips and tricks which can make the world of difference the morning after the night before.

Yes, you’ve lost your phone and trailed curry chips through the house and the last thing on your mind right now is how you’re going to look in work the next day, but maybe you should take it in to account for a second! 

1) Rest your weary, drunken head on more than one pillow before you drift off. Sleeping on an elevated surface reduces puffiness around the eyes, a tell-tale sign you were on the beer the night before.

2) Wearing your hair pulled back from your face has an uplifting effect on your facial features. It will actually give you the appearance of a mini-facelift which will, in turn, make you look more alert and less like you’re bemoaning the loss of your third iPhone.

3) Your mouth is not the only part of you that feels like Ghandi’s flip flop ladies, your skin will also be crying out for some hydrating. So, why not invest in a moisturising serum, which is specifically anti-hangover and anti-aging, for the mornings where you’re not your normal fabulous self. Slather it on, girls and we mean, slather.

4) Stay away from the kohl and use a neutral eyeliner on your peepers the next morning instead. This will make your eyes appear brighter and fresher. Makes sense!

5) Skip your foundation application. Wait girls, hear us out! How many times have your applied foundation to your sad, hungover face and had it cake on top of your poor, dehydrated skin? Instead, stick to the moisturiser and then add a little highlighter and concealer to the needier areas. You’ll be surprised how much fresher you’ll look.
 

Did you notice? We didn’t tell you to drink twelve litres of water when you get in and remove every last scrap of your disco face before face-planting upside down on your roommate’s bed. While the former may be recommended, that doesn’t mean it’s always realistic.

So go forth, eat your curry chips with one eye open and sleep sob about your phone, but the next morning get your head in the game and damage control that beautiful albeit seriously sleep-deprived face of yours.

 

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Kendall Jenner celebrated her 19th birthday yesterday with a family lunch in Los Angeles – though not all the family were invited along!

While Kourtney, Khloé and mum Kris were all present for the gathering in Bel Air, Kim and Kylie were nowhere to be seen. 

Far from having an important engagement to attend, Kylie was pictured leaving a hair salon in Beverly Hills around the same time as the family event took place.

Wow… that's pretty much the Kardashian version of the "I'm washing my hair that night" excuse! 

Her absence sparked rumours that all is not well between the Jenner sisters, with a source telling RadarOnline that the two have not been getting on lately. "It is a competition between them now as to who can be the more famous Jenner and it is destroying their relationship," said the insider.

As for big sis Kim, she apparently was told nothing about Kendall's birthday plans, which included the family lunch and a girls' dinner later that evening. 

Khloé spilled the beans in an interview with People, saying, "I asked Kim, 'Oh, are you going tonight?' and she was like, 'I didn't know Kendall was doing anything!' I don't know if she was late to be invited, but I'm invited, so I feel good about that!" 

Despite being reportedly left off the invite list, Kim was the first to wish her half-sister a happy birthday, with a cute message on Instagram shortly after midnight yesterday. The star posted a stunning picture of Kendall along with the caption, "To the sweetest girl in the world Happy Birthday I love you so much @kendalljenner." 

Kylie remained silent on social media – we can only hope she gave Kendall her greetings in person?!

Even without two members of the Kardashian clan there, the birthday girl was clearly delighted with how her day went – she posted this appreciative snap to Instagram yesterday with the caption, "love on top of LOVE. so much love today!!!"

Happy birthday, Kendall!

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Some lovely baby news this morning! Hunger Games and America Beauty actor Wes Bentley has revealed he's become a father for the second time, with wife Jacqui Swedberg.

The couple welcomed their new daughter back in June but had kept things under wraps for four whole months, until Wes' rep finally confirmed the news to Us Weekly. Quite the achievement!

Wes and Jacqui have named their little one Brooklyn – we wonder what the Beckhams had to say about that?! 

The pair are already parents to three-year-old Charles. 

Before playing terrifying game maker Seneca Crane in the first Hunger Games film, Wes made a name for himself with his role as Ricky Fitts in the 1999 Oscar-winning American Beauty.

However an addiction to heroin and cocaine spanning ten years meant he was rarely in the spotlight afterwards. "I came to Hollywood and I got caught up in all the glitz and glamour of the nightlife,” he said in an interview about his decade-long battle with hard drugs, which he finally beat in 2009.

“All the stuff I had no idea about in Arkansas. In a way, it made me a little more prone to it. It was like looking behind the curtain. And I went behind the curtain and hung out.”

We're glad to hear Wes has moved on, and we wish the growing family all the best!

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Are you feeling a little taken for granted in your relationship?  Almost like you put in most of the effort and he’s happy to just go along for the ride? Or worse, do you feel like your attempts to spend time with him are being subtly rejected, cut short, or even worse, ignored? Unfortunately girls, you really only have ONE option; talk to him about it and you’ll probably soon see that this kind of thing can often be a case of crossed wires.

Scenario: You want to meet up and he says he can see you some time after eight, although you know he’s just sitting around his place all day. Why the restricted scheduling? Yes, yes, we’re all for our own space, but it doesn’t feel great when you think like you can only be ‘received’ at a certain time.

Reasons: He could be hungover, in a bad mood or washing his jocks, and he doesn’t want to inflict his beer breath, sad face or stanking laundry pile on you. HE thinks he’s doing the right thing, YOU feel like a burden.

Solution: You need to tell him that not every occasion has to be a lovey-dovey date night and you’re happy to hang out even if he’s not in the best of humour. A few minutes with you and he’ll be in flying form, anyway, right? You want him to feel comfortable enough with you that even at his worst, time spent together can be really worthwhile.
 

Scenario: When you’re invited out by his friends, you go. It doesn’t really matter what it is, you’ll go because it’s lovely that his friends are so eager to see you, it’s lovely that he wants to show you off and It’s lovely that you love him. So, why is he absent from so many of YOUR friend’s group shots?

Reasons: Consider the dynamic. Maybe his friends are more of a mixed bunch? Would you be as willing to go out with them if there wasn’t such a large female contingent in his crew, generally made up of girl mates and other girlfriends? Your group on the other hand is a little more Sex and the City and a little less Happy Endings. He could feel uncomfortable being the only guy at an all-girl dinner every second weekend. YOU feel foolish, HE feels intimidated.

Solution: Tell him you want HIM to get to know YOUR friends as well as YOU know HIS. That's probably all he needs to hear to realise he’s been dragging his feet in this regard. Merge both your groups on nights out. It doesn’t have to be one or the other, so decide on something that both gangs would enjoy (We’re Irish. A pub? OK, sorted.) and bask in your new extended buddy group.

Scenario: You decide on the location, date and activity and he just complies and offers no alternative. Does he even CARE what you do together anymore?

Reasons: While it might seem like he doesn't bother making an effort, maybe it's a case that he doesn't care what the pair of you do as long as you're doing it together. HE think he's doing the right thing by letting you choose what makes you happy, YOU feel like he's placating you and isn't interested so you end up trailing around the shops AGAIN.

Solution: Be completely clear when you attempt to communicate this issue. Suggest you know he thinks he's making you happy and you genuinely appreciate his approach, but it would be nice to drop the reigns for a while and have him do the organising. 

The key to issues like this is communication, communication, communication. We all know that many of our problems grow legs when we bottle them up and stew over them, so you need to speak up! The poor lad probably has no idea you feel like you do, so give him the opportunity to sort it out!

But girls, if you do attempt to hash them out and it's falling on deaf ears or you're left feeling like a drama queen, then maybe the issues go far deeper than him just needing some time in his man-cave, girl-free. If he's as into the relationship as you are, then there's no reason why addressing them should cause problems. If not, then maybe it's time to heave-ho?

 

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Now, this is more like it. Beyoncé made headlines a few weeks ago when she stepped out with a less-than-flattering short fringe, but we're delighted to see that she's back on top with a stunning new style.

This is Bey's third new look in as many weeks. After #FringeGate, she changed back to her signature long blonde locks, and now she's removed her extensions in favour of a gorgeous bob.

The Queen of Pop was pictured out and about in New York sporting her new 'do, which was topped off with a blue fedora hat. Cute!

The change must have only been made in the last day or two, as Bey's long locks were visible underneath her Janet Jackson Halloween costume over the weekend:

 

Janet and MJ

A photo posted by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on

This isn't the singer's first time going super-short – last August she stepped out with a pixie haircut that sent the pop world into a frenzy:

There's been speculation that Bey's various new hairstyles over the last few weeks might be a sign she's been filming some new music videos – there's even been some leaked information about a possible new album. 

Whatever the reason for the changes, we must say we definitely approve of the new bob!

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Some films capture the joy of winter so perfectly that you could be watching it on the laptop in your garden on a glorious July day (they still happen every so often, right?) and it will make you ACHE for the beauty that is the cold season.

We’re not just talking about your bog standard Christmas or holiday films either, although while we’re at it some classics couldn’t be ignored, but mostly those films that make us long for crisps afternoons, perishing nights and snug winter coats.

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Set in New York during what looks like the most beautiful winter of all time, Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack dash around the city in stunning winter wear, tussle over cashmere gloves (as you do) and ultimately find out if destiny plays a part in true love, all against a winter backdrop so breath-taking it would make you give up all your future summers.

Bridget Jones Diary
We don’t know how they did it, but they did it. The makers of Bridget Jones Diary actually made being outside in a snow storm wearing nothing, but a ratty cardigan, seriously dodgy trainers and a pair of knickers look SO appealing. Was it the presence of the dashing Mark Darcy or was it the swirling snow on a quaint British street? The swirling snow, we’re certain.
 

Dumb & Dumber
Ski lodges, dodgy winter jumpers and roaring fires- Dumb & Dumber did winter so well.
Yes, the perishing cold meant Harry and Lloyd got stuck together on their moped and yes, Harry also got his tongue stuck to a cable car, but did you honestly watch this 1994 classic and NOT long for a winter weekend break in a ski resort in Aspen?
 

In Bruges
In fairness, the Belgian city of Bruges would look stunning in any season, but its beauty was really intensified by the crisps looking days, the cosy restaurant settings and the glorious continental way of rocking winter wools. Ok, so Colin Farrell look permanently perishing and the clock tower scene will haunt us forever, but apart from that Bruges wins at winter.
 

Home Alone: Lost in New York
We couldn’t leave this one out. The sequel always seems more Christmassy than the first, and that has to be down to the gorgeous exterior shots of New York in winter, right? A snowy Central Park, Rockefeller Centre’s Christmas Tree and Duncan’s Toy Chest bring us right back to the winters of our childhoods…minus Harry, Marv and The Big Apple, but Grafton Street lights and festive window displays count, don’t they?
 

 

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Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o, revered for her role in film 12 Years a Slave, has recently revealed that her new celebrity status is something that she really struggles to get her head around. In a recent interview with Glamour magazine, the-thirty-one-year old star said: “Right now I’m still adjusting. I guess I feel catapulted into a different place; I have a little whiplash … I did have a dream to be an actress, but I didn’t think about being famous.”

Anyone who dreams of being an actor usually includes an Oscar win in their fantasies and when asked about the night she won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, Lupita says: “This is actually a conversation I look forward to having in ten years, when all of this is behind me and I have some real perspective on what happened.” It’s refreshing to hear such humble responses from such a hugely talented actress, right?
 

 

Talking about the levels of fame that go along with a role and a win as big as Lupita’s, the stunning actress says: “I haven’t yet figured out how to be a celebrity; that’s something I’m learning, and I wish there were a course on how to handle it.”  

Awww! We think you’re doing amazingly well Lupita, although there's definitely some other celebs out there who could do with a crash course!

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Telling white lies is something we all do, and to be honest, if we stopped, the world would be a tougher place to live in.

Sometimes there's just no point in telling the cold hard truth, when it really doesn't matter either way. So what if you're not a fan of your bestie's new haircut? She looks fab all the same!

Here are a few things lies we all tell our gal pals… every so often, anyway!

1. "You look GRAND!"
Now, we're not saying it's okay to sit back and shut up if your BFF looks truly awful in a certain outfit, but when you're just popping down to Tesco for movie nibbles and you both have your hair scraped back and trackie pants on, it's okay to convince one another that you're total stunners. 

 

2. "I'm not annoyed, it's fine."
Sometimes when you're a little miffed about something, it's better just to hold your tongue than start an unnecessary argument. Of course this policy should not be applied to all grievances, but if you were left waiting in the rain for ten minutes while she was stuck in rush-hour traffic, there's not a whole lot either of you can really do about it, is there?

 

3. "I know, she's a total b**ch."
Look, if your pal has a problem with another lady for a good reason, it's your duty as a friend to be equally annoyed. So, NO, now is not the time to say, "but she's always been so nice to me!"

 

4. "I'm going to cook/work out/study every night this week."
Good intentions. Sometimes you just need to say something out loud so that you can feel good about it for a while… even if you know in your heart of hearts you'll be calling Four Star Pizza the second you get home tomorrow evening.

 

5. "I'm two minutes away!"
Translation: "I have just left the house and will be with you in fifteen minutes. Please don't be angry."

 

6. "Oh, no I don't LIKE him, it's very casual."
Sometimes it's just easier not to admit that you've spent the last week daydreaming about how he's going to propose. After all, if your pal knows you well enough, you don't need to say anything for her to work out that you're smitten.

 

7. "But I'm only having one drink."
SHOTS! SHOTS FOR EVERYONE!

 

8. "I'm just wrecked from work, I can't make it out."
This convenient lie is easier than admitting you only want to spend time with your couch, your hot water bottle and the cast of Orange Is The New Black tonight. Helloooo, Netflix. Of course, a true BFF will be right there on the sofa next to you.

 

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Back in 1998, world-renowned rapper Jay-Z took a few minutes to explain why he’s never been in love and reveals what he considers the perfect woman for him. And to be fair, his future wife and mother-of-his-child, global superstar Beyonce pretty much ticks all his boxes.

The 44-year-old superstar, who would have been around 28 at the time of the interview (but doesn't look like he's aged a day since, right?) explains that he’s never been so into someone that he misses them when he goes away and claims he’s yet to find all his favourite traits in one woman.

Saying he wants a sharp, witty girl and appreciates a good sense of style means that the rapper definitely hit pay-dirt when he and Beyonce started dating approximately five years later. He’s pretty adamant that he finds silliness a major turn-off and in fairness, silly is the last word we’d use to describe Queen Bey.

The couple who married in secret in 2008 and welcomed daughter Blue Ivy into their lives in 2012 have been rocked by recent rumours of infidelity and separation, but we’re pretty sure, going by this video, that Jay-Z knows he found his dream girl in the former Miss Knowles and won’t be doing anything to threaten their relationship.

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