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    Andrea Arterbery, Shine Staff

    Andrea Arterbery, Shine Staff

  • Why Modeling is so Hard, According to Models

    <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/supermodels-comeback-return-glamazons-194600301.html;_ylt=A2KLOzErHQVSfysACxYhmolQ" target="" title="">Supermodels are back</a> in a big way with famous faces like Christy Turlington, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/beauty/kate-mosss-beauty-secrets-shhh-151100285.html;_ylt=A2KLOzJIHQVSjiQA2h4hmolQ" target="" title="">Kate Moss</a>, and Cindy Crawford dominating ads and magazine covers once again, and new "It" girls like Kate Upton and Karlie Kloss poised to take over. The one thing every model has in common? Absurd soundbites about how rough modeling is. Kloss, a 21-year-old Victoria's Secret Angel has been extremely popular on the runways in recent seasons with her famous zombie walk, but she claims she's having a tough time casting for fashion week this time around. The reason she insists designers are cutting her from their lineups? "You are too famous," she told <i>Vanity Fair</i> in a recent interview, rolling her eyes. "No one will pay attention to the clothes." Poor thing. She's just too big of a name and too pretty that's she'll distract from the gorgeous gowns. How does she live with herself! But Kloss isn't the only beauty suffering from #modelproblems. Check out some other models with complaints we could only dream of. - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/blogs/author/andrea-arterbery-shine-staff-ycn-1741496/" target="" title="">Andrea Arterbery, Shine Staff</a> <br>

  • Barbie's Got More Expensive Accessories Than You

    Coach fans rejoice! You now own your very own designer bag for less than $100. It's red, it's stunning, and it's genuine leather. There's just one catch: the Coach purse is only big enough for a doll.More on YAHOO!: Barbie's Incredible Shrinking SwimsuitFor the first time in Barbie's 54 year history, she will carry her own designer bag, courtesy of Coach. Known simply as the Coach Barbie doll, the brunette doll (surprising, we know!) totes a teeny signature red leather Classic Coach duffle created just for her by the Coach design house. ...

  • The Most Outrageous Designer Sporting Goods

    <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/athletic-lifestyle-sporting-goods-225737.html;_ylt=A2KLOzE23gNSLmoAnkYhmolQ" target="" title="">Athletic goods</a> can be expensive, but if you're really looking to show off on the field or court there are loads of designer goods to choose from. Who knows if they will perform as well as top industry sporting goods, you'll be covered in <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/rihanna-face-chanel-153400659.html;_ylt=A2KLOzKG3gNSlUIAswkhmolQ" target="" title="">Chanel</a> logos and dripping in Swarovski <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/see-famous-couple-sent-12-000-crystal-studded-155200722.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CRd3gNSOwQAXUohmolQ" target="" title="">crystals</a>. And when it comes to competitive sports, that's all that matters, right? From Chanel surf boards to $1million golf balls, here is the most luxurious equipment around. With these price tags here's hoping you a least win a round. - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/blogs/author/andrea-arterbery-shine-staff-ycn-1741496/" target="" title="">By: Andrea Arterbery, Shine Staff</a> <br>

  • The Worst Celebrity Beauty Advice Ever

    <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/beauty/celebrities-regret-cutting-hair-171500316.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CW0uAJSCgwA8QkhmolQ" target="" title="">Celebrities</a> are constantly changing up their <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/beauty/4-ways-transform-lifeless-dry-summer-strands-best-152400809.html;_ylt=A2KLOzHHuAJSMiUAHechmolQ" target="" title="">hair</a> and makeup for movie roles and award shows, and reporters often ask them to share their personal grooming tips. But experience doesn't necessarily make them experts, and stars have been known to spread misinformation. From lining the eyes with permanent markers to zapping zits with <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/omg-know-whats-toothpaste-191100299.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CbmuAJSrUYAycshmolQ" target="" title="">toothpaste</a>, famous people don't always offer up the most reputable advice. Behold, the most ludicrous celebrity beauty tips of all time. - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/blogs/author/andrea-arterbery-shine-staff-ycn-1741496/" target="" title="">Andrea Arterbery, Shine Staff</a> <br>

  • Spanx Jeans: The New Jeggings

    The days of lying flat on the bed or sucking in your tummy to squeeze into a pair of skinny jeans may be coming to an end with the launch of Spanx's new denim collection.More on YAHOO!: Will Pull-On Denim Be The New Jeggings?Spanx, the flattering shapewear adored by so many women they have made founder Sara Blakely a billionaire, has just launched two types of legging-style jeans. They are both super slim cut. Shefinds.com reports that Spanx is offering a denim legging for $98 available in five colors and a waxed denim legging for $108 in two colors. ...

  • Celebrities as Creative Directors

    Celebrities have been endorsing brands for high dollar checks since the early days of radio and television. (Way back in 1890, a brand called Pears debuted the first spot, hiring actress Lily Langtry to say, "Since using Pears Soap, I have discarded all others.") Nowadays, stars are relied on more than ever to shill products, so some brands have taken the next step and actually given celebs creative reign within their companies. ...

  • How to Walk in Heels: Lessons from the Stiletto Whisperer

    High heels can be a quick and easy way to dress up your outfit, but Victor Chu, a former footwear designer in New York dubbed the "stiletto whisperer" claims most women are wearing them incorrectly. "Women think heels are sexy because men think they're sexy," he told the New York Post. "But, you see a woman wear this pained expression and shuffle. I've seen guys giggle at them - it's not sexy. Bottom line is, you need to be fit to walk in heels with stability. ...

  • Best and Worst Kardashian Collections

    The Kardashian empire is steadily expanding and raking in (even more) dough. <br> Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe have <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/latest-kardashian-scandal-kardashian-kollection-bags-look-a-lot-like-knockoffs-2611637.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CR4qOlRR2cAv50hmolQ" target="" title="">announced plans</a> to take their <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/author-blog-posts/kardashian-kollection-dorothy-perkins-lookbook-173500127.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CR4qOlRR2cAq50hmolQ" target="" title="">fashion line</a>, Kardashian Kollection, global. The sisters currently have a bid for the clothing line to go to into UK retailer Lipsy, set to debut in October. <br> <br> "We always want to keep things fresh and exciting for our fans across the world, and we can't wait to see the response around these new pieces," <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/kris-jenner-kim-kardashian-kanye-west-arent-planning-184000003.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CbYqOlRpHMA7iwhmolQ" target="" title="">Kim Kardashian</a> said in a statement. <br> According to The Daily Mail, the Kardashian clan is worth $80 million, with Kim responsible for generating at least half of the cash. Kim demands at least $100,000 for a public appearance, but she can make as much as $1 million internationally. <br> After Kim Kardashian's quickie wedding with Kris Humphries it seemed like the tides have turned on the reality star and her family. So, why are people still interested? <br> <br> "I think we make people feel good about their families, because we're so weird and crazy and nuts," Khloe <a rel="nofollow" href="http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/kardashian-empire-kim-khloe-kourtney-talk-life-career/story?id=14251638" target="" title="">told ABC News</a>. "That I'm sure we make people feel normal, and like, 'Oh, thank God, I'm not like that.' But, it's really fun to watch." <br> Love them or hate them, this won't be the first (nor probably last) time the raven-haired sisters take a deeper dive into the endorsement world. Take a closer look at just how much the Kardashian clan rakes in when it comes to television, books and more while we grade the collections, from best to worst. - <i>By: Andrea Arterbery, Fashion & Beauty Writer, Shine Staff</i>

  • Taylor Swift Fans in an Epic T-Shirt Battle

    The newest target for Taylor Swift's biggest fans? Indie t-shirt company Bad Kids Clothing Company.More on YAHOO!: Abercrombie Pulls Taylor Swift T-Shirt After Fan BacklashThe electronic music themed t-shirt company recently created a tank top that lists the names of men that Taylor has been linked with. But, what started out as a joke has somehow morphed into a more serious matter. Some of Taylor's fans, who call themselves "Swifties", immediately began their attack by sending in an obscene amount of requests for BKC to pull the shirt from their site. ...

  • The 90's Are Back: 5 Things that Should Make an Appearance (Again!) into Your Wardrobe

    While there may be some items from <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/the-grunge-fashion-of-the-90s-stylert-com-2071586.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CWouNFRGwUAZjwhmolQ" target="" title="">the 90's</a> that don't need to make a comeback (remember when it was cool to wear tights with giant holes in them?), there are still others that we are excited to notice slowly creeping back into the world of fashion. Here, we outline 5 items that you should probably add back into your closets and wear again. - <i>By Andrea Arterbery, Shine Fashion & Beauty Writer</i>

  • 10 Celebrity T-Shirts....On Other Celebrities

    When it comes to celebrity compliments, it appears that the highest form comes in the shape of a t-shirt. Rihanna has been snapped by the paparazzi wearing <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/many-wedding-dresses-elizabeth-taylor-192300887.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CY3.c1RVjYA37EhmolQ" target="" title="">Elizabeth Taylor</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/beauty/kate-moss-announced-first-face-body-st-tropez-152000943.html;_ylt=A2KLOzFK.c1RvRQA_UkhmolQ" target="" title="">Kate Moss</a> emblazoned across hers several times. Clearly the singer isn't the only one who enjoys wearing celebrity-inspired clothing. Other A-listers have been spotted wearing clothes with each other's faces splashed all over them as well. Here are 10 stars who enjoy wearing each other. - <i>By Andrea Arterbery, Shine Beauty & Fashion Writer</i> <br>

  • 20 of the Best Celebrity Bathing Suit Selfies

    Remember the days when celebrities purposely paraded themselves around in front of the paparazzi? Well, there's really no need for that since social media channels such as Instagram and Twitter have arrived on the scene. Now, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/elements/2013/06/the-return-of-the-selfie.html" target="" title="">it's all about a selfie shot</a>. The selfie can involve pretty much any type of situation - sitting, driving, hanging out with friends. And, because celebrities do a lot of these things (just like us!) they are more prone to want to take photos of themselves for the world to see (and comment) on. One of the most popular selfie shots of late that we've noticed are celebrities <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/prancercising-best-exercise-routine-weve-ever-seen-161900753.html;_ylt=A2KJ3Cd.y8xR3G4ASXUhmolQ" target="" title="">prancing</a> around in <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/best-bikini-body-type-135600441.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CU_y8xR5yUAflMhmolQ" target="" title="">bathing suits</a>, so we decided to round up a few for your viewing pleasure. <span><i>Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that these perfect looking beach bodies are the results of daily marathon workout sessions and diets that may include <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/miranda-kerr-s--686-breakfast-smoothie--we-ll-take-a-coffee--instead-215847706.html" target="" title="">$686 breakfast smoothies.</a></i></span> - <i>By Andrea Arterbery, Beauty & Fashion Writer, Shine Staff</i> <br>

  • The Many Wedding Dresses of Elizabeth Taylor

    The women of "Bridezillas" have nothing on actress Elizabeth Taylor when it comes to pricey <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/happily-ever-fatter-avoid-post-wedding-weight-gain-165600544.html;_ylt=A2KLOzG_kMxRzW8Al3MhmolQ" target="" title="">wedding</a> dresses. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/26/liz-taylors-first-wedding_n_3503758.html" target="" title="">The first wedding gown</a> the then 18-year-old Taylor wore sold at Christie's in London for 121,875 pounds ($187,931); even though it was only estimated to be worth $75,000. This dress is only one of 7 <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/yes-pleats-elegant-pleated-wedding-gowns-photos-165100346.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CXakMxRgRQA9MwhmolQ" target="" title="">wedding gowns</a> Taylor would eventually wear before passing away in 2011 at the age of 79 . When asked why she married so many times by a reporter, Taylor is <a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/melissaboyce/celebrity-elizabeth-taylor/" target="" title="">famously quoted</a> as saying ,"I don't know, honey. It sure beats the hell out of me." Here, we take a look at Taylor's 8 wedding gowns. - <i>By Andrea Arterbery, Shine Fashion & Beauty Writer</i> <br>

  • The Insanely High Cost of Being an "It" Girl

    If a New York socialite looks pretty pricey, then your eyes definitely aren't deceiving you.More on YAHOO!:Battle Of The Socialites: Lydia Hearst Says She's No ParisAccording to a recent article from The New York Times, socialites spend as much as $5,000 for tickets to swanky, charitable events. This doesn't include their gowns ($100,000) or private publicists ($84,000). Just how much would it cost to look as good as the next "It Girl" of NYC society? Let's see how it all adds up. ...

  • Turbans: They're Popular and We Swear They're Wearable

    <p style=""> Once restricted for the rich and opulent, from celebs like <a rel="nofollow" title="" target="" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/photos/cleopatra-50th-anniversary-celebration-slideshow/">Elizabeth Taylor</a> to to Middle Eastern royalty, in recent years <a rel="nofollow" title="" target="" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/photos/trend-try-turbans-slideshow">turbans</a> have become a popular look from the runways to the streets. In the 1920s and 1930s, glamorous stars like Greta Garbo and Joan Crawford brought the look to Hollywood. "[Turbans] signified a woman who was very educated and worldly," fashion historian Caroline Rennolds Millbank <a rel="nofollow" title="" target="" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/11/fashion/11NOTICED.html?_r=0">told The New York Times</a>. "Going back to the turban is a return to the allure and sexiness of a foreign culture," said Millbank. Spotted at high fashion shows like Jason Wu and Giorgio Armani and on every celebrity from Sarah Jessica Parker to Kourtney Kardashian, turbans are going nowhere. They may seem costume-like, but we promise they can be done in a chic and sleek way. From <a rel="nofollow" title="" target="" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/beauty/charlotte-ronsons-look-chic-floral-headbands-162100966.html;_ylt=A2KLOzJMz8lRkQMAFQEhmolQ"><span>headbands</span></a> to full-on headpieces, here are some of the more inspirational ways to wear the turban. - Andrea Arterbery, Beauty & Fashion Writer <br> </p> <br>

  • Where is All the Plus Sized Clothing?

    It's a scene that plus size shopper Alysha Sample, 24 of Dallas,TX, knows all too well."I go to the store to find something to wear out and most of the items I find are just not cute," she tells Shine when questioned about her shopping habits.More on YAHOO!: Boss Caught You Shopping Online?So, Sample says that she logs onto some of her favorite sites and shops there instead. According to a new survey published by modcloth.com, Sample is not alone.More on YAHOO!: 7 Tips For Shopping Safely OnlineThe online fashion site surveyed more than 5,000 U.S. ...

  • North West and Other Clever (Crazy?!) Baby Names

    There isn't a news outlet out there (Shine included!) that hasn't been chomping at the bit to find out the final name of Kim and Kanye's new baby girl. TMZ.com somehow magically got their hands on the official birth certificate first and reported that the new little lady's name is North West. More on YAHOO!: Fashion Musts For Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's Baby Girl Clearly, North's parents were trying to come up with a witty, playful name that uses a fun riff on words. ...

  • The Hairy Stockings (Legs?) Photo is Trending! But, is it for Real?

    It's a universal truth for most women that once temperatures rise, more skin is shown. If your milkshake is bringing all the boys to the yard (included unwanted pervs), take a note from China and put on a pair of super hairy stockings. No, seriously. More on YAHOO!: 10 of the Craziest Leggings Ever This photo was first posted by HappyZhangJiang on Sina Weibo, a Chinese website much like Twitter, along with the caption: "Super sexy, summertime anti-pervert full-leg-of-hair stocking, essential for all young girls going out. ...

  • Ed Hardy Blames Jon Gosselin for Demise of His Fashion Brand

    Remember former reality TV star Jon Gosselin? (Yeah, we hardly do either.) More on YAHOO!: Tattoos: Worst Fashion Trend Of All Time But, tattoo artist Ed Hardy does and says he's to blame for his failed fashion line. He told the New York Post this week that photos from 2009 of Gosselin hanging out with Ed Hardy owner Christian Audigier on a fancy yacht in Cannes was the beginning of the end for his brand. More on YAHOO!: The Worst Fashion Trends Of All Time "That Gosselin thing was the nail in the coffin," Hardy told the The Post in an interview this week. "That's what tanked it. ...

  • 3 (Quick) Hair Shortcuts to Save You Time (And Money!)

    When it comes to hair, there's really not much that I haven't done. Since the beginning of time (alright, it was really just me in high school but that seems so long ago so it may as well be then), I've longed for super bright blonde hair. More on YAHOO!: 10 Two-Minute Tricks For Happy Hair Days It didn't have to be a certain length, I just really wanted blonde locks. Of course, my mother would never allow such a thing so as I soon as I got to college, I ran to the local drugstore to dye my hair. Despite the fact that I had very little money, my hair always looked amazing. ...