Swedish model blasts fashion industry as ‘absurd’ for saying she’s too big for bookings

August 25, 2015, 7:18 am

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Swedish model Agnes Hedengard has hit back at the ridiculous and damaging body standards of some in the fashion industry, after being told she’s ‘too big’ for bookings.

‘It’s absurd and I hate it,’ the 19-year-old says in a disturbing YouTube video where she claims brands have refused to book her because of her measurements, telling her to ‘get in shape’.

This, despite the fact that her BMI is 17.5, which is classified as underweight.

MORE: France bans models who are too thin

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This artist shows what Disney princesses would look like if they had realistic waistlines

August 25, 2015, 7:33 am

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Because the world NEEDS to see normal-sized princesses.

The internet can’t get enough of various re-imaginings of Disney princesses.

Hipster princesses! Disney Princesses as your favourite 90s cartoon characters!

What Disney princesses would look like as Hillary Clinton!

But one iteration could actually do some good: And that’s this one, which is taking down Disney’s unrealistic waistlines in favour of something a tad more true to life.

Clearly listening to the thousands of people who petitioned for a plus-size Disney princess, Tumblr artist The Nameless Doll has edited some of our favourite Disney princesses to make them look a little closer to the norm.

Here’s Anna from Frozen before:

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August 25, 2015, 8:07 am

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He’s been a committed bachelor all his life, but, as he enters his twilight years, Paddy is finally looking to settle down.

Patrick the wombat turns 30 this Sunday (August 30) and, to celebrate, he’s joined Tinder in the hope of finally finding the love of a good wombat.

At 30, Paddy, who lives at the at the Ballarat Wildlife Park in Australia, is the oldest wombat in captivity.

In captivity, wombats usually only live for up to 15 or 20 years – which makes Paddy very special indeed.

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We’re not sure why this stuffed toy cafe exists, but it is insanely cute

August 25, 2015, 8:49 am

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We have no idea why this cafe for your cuddly toys exists, but it does and we’re kind of okay with it.

Because it’s insanely cute.

Seeing the tiny stuffed toys with miniature coffee cups and tiny plates of food is tugging on our heart strings in new and unexpected ways.

Yawarakan’s Cafe is now open for business in Japan – and the teeny seats are already booked through until the end of November. Devastated.

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80% of British women don’t feel good enough, according to new survey

August 25, 2015, 9:03 am

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This makes us feel really, really sad.

According to a new survey, 80 per cent of British women don’t feel good enough.

In fact, despite accomplishing an average 26 tasks a day, women still put pressure on themselves to be perfect, according to new research commissioned to launch Sanctuary Spa’s #LetGo campaign.

In a poll of 2,000 Brits, women said they feel most under pressure to balance everything at once (36%), to be interesting (33%), and to be intelligent (29%).

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August 25, 2015, 9:34 am

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For when you need reassurance that yes, there are good people in the world.

Brian Peterson is the man behind Faces of Santa Ana, a new project that’s sharing the stories of California’s homeless community with the wider world.

Inspired to shine a light on the real experiences of those living without a home, Brian started talking to members of Santa Ana’s homeless community, asking them their stories and painting their portraits.

After creating his paintings – and asking each homeless person to sign the corner – Brian sells them downtown.

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August 25, 2015, 9:48 am

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Ever wondered what your choice of drink says about who you are as a person?

After the mind-blowing revelation that how you put on your bra reveals your true personality (WHO are the freaks who are doing it up first then wriggling it on?), it was only a matter of time before some wine genius shared how your wine preference affects the deep components of who you are.

Samantha Anderson is a wine expert and the managing director at Vinopolis, so she knows her stuff.

She told Cosmopolitan how your wine preferences reveal your inner self…

Chardonnay

Chardonnay lovers like to work hard, play hard, apparently.

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Tesco has invented the scotch egg pasty and everyone’s terribly upset

August 25, 2015, 9:49 am

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Oh Tesco, what have you done?

Earlier today, the supermarket tweeted a picture of its brand new foodie invention – we give you the scotch egg pasty.

‘A tasty little summer snack, this quick and simple scotch egg pasty recipe creates the perfect hearty brunch/lunch to enjoy al fresco this sunny season,’ the cheery patter on the website goes.

The supermarket captioned its tweet: ‘Fed up of eating pasties and scotch eggs separately? Do you dream of a better way? We do…’

Fed up of eating pasties and scotch eggs separately? Do you dream of a better way? We do. http://t.co/J6LBgJz98p pic.twitter.com/l3D0BsaGat

— Tesco (@Tesco) August 25, 2015

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August 25, 2015, 10:17 am

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Indoor rainbows. Magic.

Gabriel Dawe is a textile artist originally from Mexico City who creates stunning installations that explore fashion, architecture and the theme of shelter.

In his series of installations, Plexus, he creates indoor rainbows and rays of light out of thousands of delicate threads.

He’ll next be showing his work at the Newark gallery in New Jersey, where visitors will be treated to incredible works like these…

Hundreds of thread come together for an indoor sunset.

 

Soft rays of light.

 

So pretty.

 

Solar flare.

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Salad is a nonsense food and no one should be eating it

August 25, 2015, 10:46 am

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F*** it, let’s just have a burger.

According to a new essay in the Washington Post from food and science writer Tamar Haspel, salad is basically bullsh*t. It’s not even healthy, it’s wasting all of our time, and it should be banned.

Why? Because lettuce is full of nonsense.

AKA water.

As Tamar explains, lettuce is a ‘leafy-green waste of resources’.

Most lettuce types, including iceberg and romaine, are 95-97% water, and have absurdly low levels of actual nutrients.

What’s the point, then?

WHAT IS THIS MADNESS.

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August 25, 2015, 11:07 am

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Shakespeare has the power to enthrall and confound in equal measure.

Written almost 500 years ago, his powerful prose can seem impenetrable to some – especially, we’re thinking, the easily confused… Read the full story

13 vegan athletes smashing it on a meat-free diet

August 25, 2015, 11:00 pm

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Thought vegans were all weedy and pale from lack of animal protein?

Myriad athletes are defying that myth, including ultra marathon runners, Ironman champions, MMA fighters – even the Williams sisters.

Piling their plates high with quinoa, hemp, beans and tofu, they’ve got all the fuel they need to build muscle and power.

The 300lb vegan, David Carter

David Carter has created a brand around his ethical lifestyle.

 

The loveable NFL defensive lineman, 28, is a 100% vegan animal rights activist and public speaker.

He says: ‘You don’t have to take a life to gain muscle.’

He loves dogs.

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August 26, 2015, 1:10 am

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Oh, the classic text from your ex.

Whether it’s an uncomfortable profession of enduring love, a completely inappropriate booty call, or a rage-filled expression of ‘look how over you I am’, textchanges between exes are always going to be awkward.

And that awkwardness is exactly what the Texts From Your Ex Instagram has struck internet gold with, sharing the most painfully uncomfortable conversations between exes they can find.

After racking up more than 1.5million followers, they’re now transforming their social media genius into a book, so that all of the world’s most embarrassing post-relationship memories can live on for eternity.

When everything looks like them.

 

When only Simon Cowell can encapsulate your disdain.

 

When you’re FEELING YOURSELF.

 

When Kanye is appropriate.

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August 26, 2015, 1:24 am

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#RelationshipGoals.

Haley Pelland and Riley Gibbons are a very cute couple who are very much in love.

You can tell, because they post nauseatingly cute photos of each other on their Instagram profiles, accompanied by super-romantic captions.

They’ve already been noticed by the ‘Bae Feelings’/@GirlfriendNotes Twitter, meaning that they are, indeed, a lot of people’s #RelationshipGoals.

And with captions like: ‘Took me literally an hour to post this picture because I couldn’t think of a caption because I was too busy staring at this picture of her’, and ‘never has being beautiful looked so easy’, we can see why.

This dude wins all the boyfriend points.

 

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August 26, 2015, 1:42 am

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Taking a rush-hour bus can be a socially complex experience.

It’s a minefield of exaggerated politeness, enforced tolerance and occasional (and unwelcome) banal conversation.

Above all, it’s a lot to ask when you just want to make it to work without touching anyone.

If you’ve been boarding the buses, these are things you probably do twice a day and wish you didn’t.

1. You have memorised the exact time that every person arrived at the bus stop and know precisely in what order they have the right to step aboard.

2. You cannot help but read the Tinder messages that the passenger beside you is typing into their phone. Cringing does not prohibit you from following the conversation with perverse interest.

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August 26, 2015, 1:55 am

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You’ve been single for a while and you’ve decided it’s finally time to get back on the saddle.

You are ready to settle down for reals.

Whether you’ve dated and have figured out what you need or if you’re new to it all, there are thoughts you go through when you’re ready to meet someone.

1. Where do I start?

You’ve managed to get this far without meeting anyone, how do you change that? You start joining dating sites (again). Maybe it’ll be better now you know what you’re looking for.

2. Is there a secret filter on Tinder?

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Don’t wanna freak you out, but this cat is definitely saying ‘no more’ to bath time

August 26, 2015, 2:04 am

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It’s no secret that cats don’t like being drenched in water and lathered up.

But still, I think we can all agree that never in our lifetimes did we expect to hear a cat verbally protesting bath time with the words ‘no more’.

And yet, we will fight anyone with our actual fists, who claims that this sad, sodden kitty is not yelling ‘no more’ at its amused owner.

Jeez – first they develop thumbs, and now they’re talking actual English words. It’s time to bolt your doors guys – the cats are coming to get us.

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August 26, 2015, 2:10 am

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After the experience of childbirth and all it’s grossness is over, the real ‘fun’ begins…

1. Poo

We all know that ‘what goes in must come out’, but nothing can prepare you for the variance of colour, size and smell of your child’s poo.

From the very first tar-like gloop to the ‘adult’ poo and all the variety’s in between, I can’t quite decide which one is my favourite – they all have their own special ‘qualities’.

When it comes to poo be prepared to experience the following: the projectile, the never ending, the bath poo, and lastly the fingers in poo.

And not forgetting the toilet training stage when your find yourself wondering; ‘is this chocolate or is this poo?’

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August 26, 2015, 2:42 am

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America – you’ve passed on your passion for peanut-filled chocs, your hunger for hamburgers, your desire for doughnuts.

And no one’s denying you’ve come up with a fair few decent culinary delights.

But you’ve still got a long way to go before you beat the best of British food.

The days of snide comments about UK grub being a damp disappointment compared to meals across the pond are well behind us.

Here’s 12 reasons British food is better than American.

1. Picnics

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This newborn red panda is too much cuteness for this world

August 26, 2015, 3:07 am

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