Mum recreates famous paintings using her children and friends

February 17, 2016, 8:59 am

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A mother with a passion for art has created an amazing photo-series that brings classic works to life. 

Lucie Kruta was inspired to create the pieces after she took a photo of her baby daughter in a new dress and noticed she looked like a girl from an Edouard Manet painting.

It gave her the idea to create a whole series of pictures inspired by famous art.

Lucie now captures her family and friends in the style of the famous paintings.

In the past five years, she has created over 280 famous painting impersonations, which she posts on her website, Rembrandted Kids.

Her daughter beautifully captures the essence of the ‘Mona Lisa’.

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February 17, 2016, 9:09 am

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This man’s powerful dance to ‘No One’ in the freezing cold is an inspiration to us all

February 17, 2016, 9:43 am

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Not much is known about Justin Lawrence Hoyt, other than that he really, really loves to dance, he’s from New Orleans, Louisiana, and everyone on the internet is currently entirely obsessed with him. 

He popped up on to everyone’s radars this week by uploading a mysterious video titled ‘Alicia Keys – No One Official Dance Video’.

And believe us, no one could have prepared us for the magic that lay ahead.

In the video Justin dances along a ~mystery~ pier to Alicia Keys’ ‘No One’ like a total champion, battling the icy cold with a combination of cosy layers and not giving a damn.

 

And dear lord, is he a magnificent dancer.

 

He falls…

 

…But he just gets up again.

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Is this the UK’s oldest PT? Bodybuilder Eddy, 71, is still keeping fit as a Kung Fu Master

February 17, 2016, 10:12 am

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Bodybuilder Edward Diget is 71 and still going strong.

Relentless Eddy has spent 35 years doing intense weight training and 55 years perfecting his Chinese martial arts skills.

He says it relieves him of aggression and helps him focus.

The personal trainer and Kung Fu now master works at DW Fitness in Milton Keynes and has no plans to retire.

Eddie’s fitness life is colourful and impressive.

As a Royal Navy man he represented the UK at the 1962 Commonwealth Games in Perth.

In May 2010, he achieved the prestigious… Read the full story

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February 17, 2016, 10:14 am

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A group of baby opossums became orphans when their mother was killed by a dog in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 

Stephanie Maldonado, a dog trainer, rescued the orphans, who were so little they hadn’t even opened their tiny eyes.

But it wasn’t Stephanie alone who saved the babies.

Her dog, Pretinha, made it her mission to nurse them back to health – and soon, they had gained enough strength to climb on to her back.

Now, Pretinha gives the babies frequent piggy-back rides, mothering them in every way possible.

Stephanie has been posting photos of her dog and her babies to Facebook, and is now followed by almost 1,000 people who like… Read the full story

Girls fight back after being sent home from school for not perming natural hair

February 17, 2016, 10:23 am

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Parents have been left upset and angry after the Bahamas Ministry of Education allegedly threatened students with suspension for having ‘untidy’ natural hair. 

One mother was shocked to hear her daughter speak of a child threatened with suspension for telling the school principal to ‘support the puff’ when asked to hand over the (prohibited) hairband that helped tame her naturally curly hair.

Kessa has also mentioned how teachers had been asking pupils to perm their hair – or cut it if it isn’t tidy.

Since posting the Facebook status, many other women of colour have come together in support of their natural hair, which can be incredibly hard to tame and style.

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This adorable penguin couple just celebrated their 22nd year together

February 17, 2016, 11:19 am

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It turns out it’s not just humans who celebrate love on February 14th. 

These two African blackfooted penguins, Kohl and Zelda, just celebrated their 22nd year together.

The penguins – who have black faces, black spots and a black ‘horseshoe’ on their bellies – enjoyed a cute candlelit dinner together – and of course there was only fish on the menu.

The love birds (literally) have been at the Audubon Aquarium, New Orleans, since 1990.

The aquarium posted their penguin’s loved up antics onto their website, describing them as ‘Audubon’s sweethearts’.

But surprisingly, not all penguins who mate together, date forever.

‘While most species of penguins mate for life, there is still a divorce rate’ Senior Aviculturist Tom Dyer told Audubon Institute.

‘We’ve seen our share of penguin heartbreak, infidelity and sometimes joyful reunion here in our colony.

‘Kohl and Zelda, however, are spending their 22nd Valentine’s together.’

And this years celebrations mark their copper anniversary. Who knew penguins could be so romantic?

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February 18, 2016, 1:56 am

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This Valentine’s we have already seen a man ditch the traditional Valentine’s roses and replace them with chicken nuggets. 

And of course, his girlfriend was over the moon – and why wouldn’t she be?

And it seems someone else had a similar idea.

You’re my meatheart!

One man who also dismissed ordinary bouquets decided to go the whole hog – quite literally – for his lover as he gave her a bouquet of meat.

The graphic designer arranged sprigs of bacon-wrapped sausages, sausage rolls and fried chicken in a vase along with a couple of sprigs of actual flowers because, you know, romance.

Because who wants loads of flowers you need to trim and deal with when you can just have meat?

A photo of the bouquet was posted by the meat-lover’s brother, Reddit user ryancav.

 

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Here’s how designers in 19 different countries photoshopped this man to make him look ‘perfect’

February 18, 2016, 2:08 am

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There’s a lot of attention paid to women’s bodies and how we all feel about them.

We talk about the body positivity movement, celebrating when plus-size models land major lingerie campaigns or walk the catwalk. We fight back against body shaming. We’re shocked and intrigued at how designers from around the world photoshop breasts to be bigger and waists to be nipped in.

None of which is a bad thing. But there’s one thing we’re forgetting: men have standards of body beauty imposed on them, too. And we need to talk about it.

To open up the conversation, Superdrug’s online doctor service repeated… Read the full story

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February 18, 2016, 2:50 am

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Hollyoaks’ Carley Stenson cuts out meat as she models vegan handbags

February 18, 2016, 2:53 am

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Carley Stenson is feeling inspired by her latest job.

The actress who played Steph Cunningham on Hollyoaks has been inspired to cut back on meat and animal-based foods in her diet after modelling the SS16 range from vegan handbag label LaBante.

The London-based fashion brand is PETA-approved and makes ethical and makes accessories free from animal products.

Carley, who has worked with PETA in the past, has been tweeting and Instagramming more vegan food since the collaboration.

While she says she doesn’t want to pressure herself, Carley says that ‘cutting out meat and practising the vegan life plan’ makes her feel ‘lighter in body and mind.’

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Mum makes cartoon inspired food to make her children’s lunches more fun

February 18, 2016, 3:00 am

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Li Ming Lee is a mother and recently published author who makes the most fun school lunches around. 

After her firstborn had problems adjusting to longer hours in primary school, she started sending him off with fun, decorative foods and little lunchbox notes, hoping to give him something to look forward to at lunch time.

Soon though, making cute lunches for her children became a hobby, instead of a routine.

She posted the lunches to her Instagram account Bento Monsters – which now has almost 200k followers – and has now put the images into a book with the… Read the full story

Model who lost her leg to Toxic Shock Syndrome walks the Chromat runway at New York Fashion Week

February 18, 2016, 3:22 am

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Model Lauren Wasser was only 24 years old when she lost her leg to toxic shock syndrome – but she won’t let it hold her back from pursuing her career goals.

Back in 2012 Lauren had been using her regular tampons when she started experiencing flu-like symptoms. The next day she had to be rushed to hospital with a fever of 107 degrees.… Read the full story

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February 18, 2016, 3:32 am

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Sergeant Dave Heyhoe lost his furry partner in crime, Treo, after a career serving together in the British military.

And as the ultimate tribute to his loyal friend, Sgt Heyhoe has had his beloved dog’s ashes tattooed into his leg, in the shape of a paw print.

Dave met Treo, who was awarded the Dickin Medal for Gallantry – a British military award for exceptional animal service – when he became his primary trainer and handler.

They worked together in 2008 to detect Taliban explosives in Afghanistan – saving dozens of lives.

When Dave retired from the Army, Treo retired alongside him.

And to honour the loyalty Treo had shown him, Dave wrote a book, called It’s All About Treo: Life and War with the World’s Bravest Dog.

Sadly, Treo passed away in October 2015 at the age of 14 and Dave was heartbroken.

But after mourning for his beloved dog, he settled upon the tattoo as the perfect way to remember Treo.

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13 crushing realisations you have in your mid-20s

February 18, 2016, 3:44 am

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Welcome to your mid-20s!

You thought your mid-20s was a time when you would have got your life together…how wrong you were.

Chances are that your early 20s passed by in a blur of regretful Sambuca shots and internships for horrible bosses.

Back then as you were walking home barefoot because you got drunk and lost your shoes, and had no money for a taxi you thought there would be a light at the end of the tunnel.

But I’m sorry to tell you there’s more challenges ahead.

Here’s 13 crushing realisations you have in your mid-20s.

1. Two-day hangovers are real

Drinking is one of those things that you thought would get better with age.

They always say that wine and whiskey is better with age, and you just foolishly assumed that this applied to your hangover tolerance.

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Instagram’s beautiful one-of-a-kind braids we can’t quite figure out

February 18, 2016, 3:49 am

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How did she…?

No idea.

These beautiful braided hairstyle are equal parts ethereal fairy and warrior princess and we’ve got no idea how to recreate any of them.

But we can’t stop looking at them.

Their creators have hairstyling superpowers we can only dream to posses.

Olivia Palermo’s hairdresser is one of them (we loved the star’s front row hair style at New York Fashion Week on Wednesday).

Olivia Palermo #HairInspo front row at @officialdelpozo 📷: glamouruk

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February 18, 2016, 4:00 am

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Congratulations! You’ve fathered a beautiful baby girl or boy. But while that definitely means you’re a father, it doesn’t mean that you’re a proper dad.

While becoming a father only requires you to have a special hug with a lady, there’s a lot more to being a dad than just making kids. It’s not what you did, but what you do now that makes you become a dad. Here are 17 signs you’ve cracked it:

1. Your shed is your sanctuary

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This stunning photo series fights back against breastfeeding-shamers

February 18, 2016, 4:09 am

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It’s 2016 and people are still being knobs when it comes to breastfeeding.

Women are still being told to cover up by total strangers. It’s considered ‘inappropriate’ to feed your child in a public space. Nursing mothers don’t just have to deal with a baby that won’t latch or casual leakage – they’ll have to do all that while ignoring disapproving stares and sexual comments. Fun.

Photographer Jen Pan is tired of it. So she’s created a project dedicated to breastfeeding mums everywhere.

The latest series in the project focuses on workplace discrimination.

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5 beauty hacks to help you apply perfect eyeliner fast

February 18, 2016, 4:21 am

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Eyeliner application can be hard to master, and who really has time for all that jazz of a morning?

These snazzy tricks will help you get perfect eyeliner fast, and the trauma (I feel you) of getting matching eyes will be a thing of the past.

Ready, steady, Sellotape…

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Japanese parents are sharing photos of the hilarious ways their kids fall asleep

February 18, 2016, 4:44 am

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If you’ve ever witnessed the power of the nap taking over, you’ll know that toddlers falling asleep is one of the most naturally brilliant phenomenons of the modern world.

They don’t care if they don’t have a pillow. Or if their pillow is actually a bowl of food/area of the floor/dog. They’re just going to give in to the nap. Nothing will hold them back. They are an inspiration.

This week Japanese parents have been sharing photos of the hilarious ways their kids fall asleep with the hashtag #MyChildrenOutOfCharge. They’re all amazing.

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