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Hey Vogue India, I see that you’ve released your 10th anniversary edition.

Oh, and you decided not only to exclude an Indian female from the front cover, but to feature Kendall Jenner instead.

Seriously, why do you even exist in the Indian market?

Hey Vogue India: You made the wrong choice putting Kendall Jenner on your cover

I have nothing against Vogue, but you will not see it on my makeshift Ikea coffee table, nor will you see me rushing home with the latest glossy edition shoved hastily in a Tesco carrier bag, for which I have begrudgingly paid 5p.

But of course I understand why it is… Read the full story

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May 4, 2017, 6:31 am

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I have something terrible to admit.

For the past two years, I have been going through the motions of dating because I liked the attention.

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I was the queen of ghosting and terrible excuses, but I would still unintentionally mislead people into thinking it could be something long-term because it gave me a little ego-trip to know I was in control.

Before you judge me for being a terrible, selfish cow (which to be honest, would be entirely fair), it was something I didn’t even realise I was doing it… Read the full story

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May 4, 2017, 7:18 am

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Primark have been impressing us left, right and centre so far this year.

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First, they launched the Chip purses which sold out so quickly, they were being re-sold on eBay for more than four-times the price.

Then came the launch of the rest of the Aristocat slippers that sent Disney fans wild.

Now, they’re stepping away from Disney to launch an item even more impressive – a near-on exact duplicate of Prada mules, which retail at  £470.

But you know how much Primark’s ridiculously similar versions are going for?… Read the full story

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May 4, 2017, 7:32 am

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Vanessa Davis is an incredible makeup and mixed-face artist who has most recently debuted a stunning ‘Holographic Star Skull’ look.

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34-year-old Vanessa, who’s half English and half Mexican though currently resides in the UK, was inspired to create the look after attending a last-minute Halloween party at a club in London back in October 2015.

Vanessa told Metro.co.uk: ‘I didn’t have a costume ready so I painted half of a skull on my face. I was approached and photographed… Read the full story

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May 4, 2017, 7:49 am

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The majority of us are stressed-out messes.

We all know we should be taking steps to curb our stress and look after our mental states a bit, but we tell ourselves we’re too busy, that mindfulness is too wanky, or we simply aren’t capable of relaxing.

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That’s an issue.

Let’s take Mental Health Awareness Week (that’s 8 May to 15 May, if you weren’t aware) as a chance to get on track and sort our heads out.

For those of us struggling, that may mean asking for professional help. But… Read the full story

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May 4, 2017, 7:54 am

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Remember last year when a mysterious clear dessert resembling something from deep under the ocean appeared on your Instagram feed and all you could think about was making it wobble?

You know, the one that looked like a huge rain drop, was completely see through and served on a leaf tray?

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Well, after taking Japan and New York by storm, the raindrop cake is finally coming to London.

The unusual dessert, which is coming to the capital for the first time, will be available at Yamagoya from May 15.

They’re made from agar powder, a gelatin substitute derived from seaweed, which means they’re vegan-friendly as well.

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May 4, 2017, 7:58 am

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When 18-year-old Brenda Sierra had finally finished planning her prom dress, she realised that her 7-year-old dachshund, Sasha, had nothing to wear for her prom photos.

This teenager made her dachshund a matching prom outfit and they both looked fierce

This was unacceptable – especially as Brenda normally takes Sasha anywhere dogs are allowed – and so of course, she had to be there for the prom photos outside of her home.

Desperately wanting to include Sasha in her photos, Brenda took some extra fabric from her hemmed dress and a hot-glue gun, and began piecing together a matching outfit for Sasha.

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May 4, 2017, 7:59 am

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My boyfriend is a lot of things to me. 

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He’s my companion, my therapist, my support system and my favourite person to spend a Saturday night with. He entertains me, and advises me, and is, not to put to fine a point on it, bloody great in bed.

He shares my passion for food made predominantly from butter and garlic, and knows when I need love and sympathy (as opposed to when I need to be told to stop being a spoiled brat).

No relationship is perfect. But we’ve build… Read the full story

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May 4, 2017, 8:19 am

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18-year-old Madison and 19-year-old Tre are both seniors at a high school in Indianapolis.

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The pair is madly in love, and so of course when prom came around, they just had to go together.

While Tre changed into a smart suit, Madison went all out in a sequin-filled pink dress, which she said she felt ‘great in’.

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May 4, 2017, 8:38 am

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Getting a tattoo can be scary, especially if it’s your first. You may worry picked the wrong design, the wrong spot and whether you’ve even made the right choice to get inked at all. 

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But getting a matching tattoo with your best friend is a whole other matter. Your tattoo can’t lose meaning when it’s on you and someone you love, the connection is there for life.

Getting inked with your buddy also makes the whole experience a lot less terrifying – as they’re there… Read the full story

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May 4, 2017, 8:56 am

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Let’s be honest.

We all know we should go to STI clinics when we start shagging someone new or after a one night stand – but often, we don’t.

16 matching friendship tattoo ideas for you and your best friend

Normal, intelligent, good people walk around for months – nay – years not knowing whether they’ve got the clap or are riddled with gonorrhoea.

It’s just so easy to forget to do it.

Sure, you mean to get checked at the start. You might even lie and tell your new partner that you’ve been checked (V bad). But then the weeks slip by and there you are, banging away without a worry in the world.

I’ve had ‘find a GUM clinic’ on my phone notes for about 18 months. I did actually get as far as getting a test done in Dean Street not that long ago but something went wrong with my swab and so my… Read the full story

This Disney Princess maternity shoot is magical

May 4, 2017, 9:54 am

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Fairy tales tend to end with the princess living happily ever after and riding off into the sunset. 

Which is probably why you never get to see a pregnant princess.

At least until now.

Husband and wife photographer team Vic and Marie Luna got together and took some incredible Disney princess themed maternity portraits.

First, we have Cinderella (with glass slipper, of course)

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May 4, 2017, 2:16 pm

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Getting started on revision can feel like an impossible task.

Especially when the days start getting longer and sunnier, the prospect of sitting down with notes and learning all the stuff you should have been paying attention to in class just doesn’t sound appealing.

My boyfriend isn't my best friend, and yours shouldn't be either

However, putting things off until the last minute will only make things worse – and it would be a shame to let your talents go to waste because you’re channeling your energy into procrastinating.

If you need some tips and advice on how to get started with revision –… Read the full story

Cinco de Mayo: 8 Mexican restaurants to get your taco fix in London today

May 4, 2017, 4:01 pm

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It’s taco time! (Picture: Getty)When it comes to things wrapped in other things, London is a place of fast-moving trends.

We’ve had ‘dirty’ burgers (2014), burritos (2015) and Taiwanese steamed bao (2016) – but 2017 is the year of the taco.

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Basically, it’s various fillings wrapped in a folded or rolled tortilla.

But with so many Mexican restaurants in London, where should you get your tortilla treats?

Here are a few places to tuck in – and no, a taco is not just for Cinco de Mayo but it is a really good excuse.

1. Breddos Tacos

Breddos Tacos swapped its truck for a full-sized taqueria in Clerkenwell just before Christmas.

But if you prefer the street food… Read the full story

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May 4, 2017, 4:01 pm

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Today is Cinco de Mayo!

Yes, for those who failed in Spanish at school (or didn’t take it) that’s May 5th.

 

Cinco de Mayo is a day of celebration with dances, re-enactments, Mexican food and appreciation of Mexican culture – not only in Mexico but also in the United States.

However, there is some confusion around the date with many wrongly assuming that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence Day.

It’s not, Mexico’s Independence Day is actually on September 16, and it is actually linked to a battle with the French.

Here’s everything you need to know.

 

What is Cinco… Read the full story

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May 4, 2017, 10:00 pm

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Ten and 11-year-olds across the country will be sitting down to take their SATs next week.

For many of the children, it will be the first time they have experienced tests under exam conditions and SATs in particular have been deemed controversial for their difficulty and the level of stress they have caused pupils.

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If your child is in year six, they may be feeling the pressure and worried about the upcoming tests.

Emma Saddleton, Parents Helpline Manager at YoungMinds, has advice for parents to help them cope with the… Read the full story

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May 4, 2017, 11:00 pm

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A lot about the institution of marriage is pretty patriarchal.

Essentially, it’s basically about swapping which man has ownership of the bride.

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Traditionally speaking at least, your dad ‘gives you away’ to another man and then to drive the point home you swap his name for your new husband’s. Just so everyone knows who you belong to.

Can’t have feral women wandering around now can we? They’d get up to all sorts of unmentionable things.

It’s all a bit mental if you think about it for too long. Especially if, like me, you are a Fully Feminist Fiance.

In case… Read the full story

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May 4, 2017, 11:00 pm

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Labiaplasty is on the rise. Boys and men continue to worry that their penis is too small. Every other week there seems to be a new treatment promising to make your penis longer and harder or your vagina tighter, smoother, and more sparkly.

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These treatments prey on our insecurities – our deep, dark worry that there’s something wrong with our genitals. That they’re not ‘normal’.

It’s no wonder we think that, though, when we don’t get to see a range of all the different ways vaginas and penises can look.

If you’re interested in same-sex relationships or, well, sex, you’ll likely get to see a few more genitals that look a bit like yours.

But this only happens once you start getting to the point of stripping down – a point you’re unlikely to reach if… Read the full story

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May 4, 2017, 11:12 pm

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Some salesmen will go to extreme lengths to ensure they entice potential clients.

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Of course, not all ‘potential clients’ want to know about it – most will simply hang up or walk away

But one customer was left feeling pretty impressed after coming back to find his car parking fee had been entirely paid for.

It turns out, a salesman had paid for the stranger’s parking fee as a sneaky marketing ploy.

Posting to Imgur, user @problematicporn told of how he’d got ‘caught up’ that day and hadn’t had time to pay… Read the full story

Being chronically ill as a child is linked to experiencing mental health problems as an adult

May 4, 2017, 11:26 pm

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For anyone who’s dealt with chronic physical illness, it’ll come as little surprise that hospital trips and chronic pain can end up having an effect on your mental state.

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But it’s incredibly important that there’s now research to back up this connection, so that we can work towards providing better mental health care for everyone who may need it.

A new study from the University of Sussex and University College London has found evidence that chronic illness in childhood increases the risk of depression and anxiety in… Read the full story