As the fashion industry continues to expand its diversity spectrum, the opportunities for models of different races, culture, and abilities increase from season to season and it's about damn time! There's one part of popular culture that had remained just outside the view of mainstream fashion — drag. Sure, everybody knows mother RuPaul and the fanbase — nay, cult — that RuPaul's Drag Race have spawned. The genius reality television show introduced the wonderful world of drag to the mainstream, but even as fashion and beauty played such an important role in its popularity, its main players remained part of a niche community. But not any longer. Today, season seven winner Violet Chachki became the first drag queen to front a lingerie campaign.

Starring in the latest lookbook from Playful Promises, one of the first lingerie brands to embrace the idea that undergarments are for everyone, Chachki got to channel the personality who played a major role in crafting her drag character: Bettie Page. For her, it wasn't just a milestone for the lingerie world, but for the Drag community, too. Though Chachki is no stranger to the runway or mainstream — in character or out — she considers it a step in the right direction for both industries.

Even though the success of Chachki's latest modeling job is a coup for the industry, she maintains that it's up to them to continue to provide opportunities for diversity if change is indeed on the agenda. "It depends on the brand or designer, really, and what their personal beliefs are on these things. But the fashion industry, especially in New York, is very much so an industry. I feel like queens play a role in the creative aspect, but now, we're also selling products because of social media and Drag Race," she tells Refinery29. Chachki means, of course, that despite the relevance drag culture has in the industry — especially right now — a queen's spot is never guaranteed.

Chachki understands that she's occupying a unique place in the industry right now. "It's interesting to see where we fit in. And within the drag world, there's also its own fashion industry of its own — drag designers and the fashion subculture within a subculture. I don't know how much more it'll continue. It definitely is a risk to include any gender-nonconforming person in a campaign, a show, or whatever it may be. [Because] it has to be on-brand for them. But there are so many brands out there I know that would never touch drag."

On whether or not drag culture can ever fully assimilate into the mainstream fashion industry, Chachki explains that there is a level of fantasy inherent to drag that is not necessarily a part of fashion. Like with their use of make up, for example. "I think barefaced, minimal makeup happens mostly on editorial shoots," Chachki explains, "and I've taken a swing at minimal makeup here and there, but I think a lot of what drag celebrates is the opposite of that. We have a lot of cisgendered female fans and I think the inauthenticity and the hyper-femininity is part of why it's so celebrated."

She continues, "I think people like that it's too much makeup, it's over the top — and I think that's what's so great about drag and what draws people to it."

Us, too. Check out some snapshots from the campaign ahead and head over to Playful Promises to shop the debut of their latest vintage-inspired collection. Chachki's feat may be one step forward for the fashion community, but one giant leap — in heels — for Drag.

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There's a hit of nostalgia that comes every time you drop a bath bomb into the tub. Unless you're soaking in a bath steeped with weed or hopping into one with Chuckie's face melting into a mountain of bubbles (which definitely has its appeal in some circles), the glittery, fizzy globes make for a little kid's bath-time dream. Especially when they come in the shape of a castle bigger than Barbie's Dream House.

That's right — it's a thing that actually exists: Dollar Bath Bombs makes a giant multi-colored castle bath bomb that weighs over five pounds and smells like sugary cotton candy.

Insider found out how it's made — and it's truly a work of art. The formulation starts with a secret bath bomb base, then the color is added in — bright blue, Barbie pink, and royal purple fill the castle. Essential oils and cotton candy-scented fragrance are churned in, along with citric acid (the secret weapon that makes the bath bomb fizz when it hits the water), and that mixture is pressed into a castle mold. When the mold is popped off, you get the craziest, most regal bath bomb you've ever imagined.

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Unfortunately, it's not yet for sale on the Dollar Bath Bombs site, but we're keeping tabs on when the brand adds it to the lineup. Hopefully, it comes before the holidays, just in time to make us the favorite relative of all the kids in our family and treat ourselves like royalty. Hell, we might just put a tiara on with our birthday suit, too.

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Weddings are happy events, and when a group of people are collectively in a celebratory mood — alcohol is an inevitable social lubricant that many turn to. After all, when there's an open bar, why not make the most of it?

But, just because the drinks are unlimited and the toasts are plenty at a wedding, it doesn't mean that you should go to town as a guest. We've all heard horror stories about attendees who went a bit too far. It's a big etiquette no-no, not to mention the hangover — and mortification — that will hit you like a truck the next morning.

We're obviously not telling you to say no to booze entirely, but what's the correct protocol when it comes to drinking at a wedding? We're getting input from Lizzie Post, an etiquette expert and host of the Awesome Etiquette Podcast (she's also the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, the OG etiquette expert, NBD). Read ahead for everything you need to know to navigate the tricky waters of handling your booze as a wedding guest.

It Depends On The Couple

There's not really a magic number for how many drinks you should have: It really depends on what the couple's like, and what they would want for their big day. "Whether you want to let loose or you're feeling reserved, the couple really sets the tone," says Post. "If they're the type of people who love a ruckus party, then by all means, don't feel bad about going all out. It's important to read the room: If the bride and groom are throwing a more formal reception, then perhaps it's not the best idea to overdo it at the bar."

Know Your Limit

It's important to not fall into the spring break mentality as a guest — especially if you're at a destination wedding. "Alcohol affects you differently every time you have it, so start with one drink — that's the recommended amount for work-related situations — and see how it goes," says Post. "The best meter to guide you is your own ability to function when you're drinking." Slow and steady wins the race: If you're starting to feel buzzed and slightly uncomfortable, switch to water and get some food.

If You Got Too Drunk...

Hey, we get it: It happens! If you got wasted at a wedding, acknowledging it is always better than having an elephant in the room, according to Post. "Take ownership of your actions: Let someone know that you're sorry that you went too far the night before," she says. "Be clear that it wasn't your intention to take the specialness out of the couple's day, but don't focus on the reasons why you got drunk."

A small gift is usually a great gesture to say you're sorry, but in this case, it's not the way to go: "Sending a gift in this scenario implies that the person who got offended needs some kind of transaction to occur in order to forgive," says Post. "Your words are significant enough." Of course, you should obviously still pick something from the registry if you haven't already — as a thank you for the invitation.

Remember Your Plus One

If you're bringing a guest who don't know the people at the wedding very well, then you should by all means be more cautious about your intake. "You want to be responsible for your guest: You never want to put him or her in the position of babysitting you when you're drunk," says Post.

Forget Tipping

"As a guest at a wedding, you should not be asked to pull out your wallet," says Post. The tip for the bartenders should already be taken care of beforehand by the couple. This only exception is when there's a cash bar.

If Someone Else Gets Drunk...

The classy thing to do is to not call attention to the situation. "Try to stay positive and helpful, and don't start snickering or making comments," says Post. "If anything, try to participate in other things happening in the wedding, so there are fewer eyes on the distraction." The one thing you absolutely shouldn't do? Don't document this for social media – no one wants their inebriated moments captured.

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Denise Bidot is a model and the founder of the No Wrong Way Movement.

My mother grew up in a generation that believed thin was everything; you were either skinny, or trying to get that way. As a child, I watched her go on diet after diet, struggling with standards that, as a Latina woman, were totally unrealistic. Seeing my mother struggle with her weight confused me: I looked at her and thought she was beautiful, she was my mom. And this woman, who I looked up to everyday, couldn’t see her own beauty? I watched her become so fixated and stuck on being a certain jean size, on being thin and not too curvy, that she was always waiting to be skinny, waiting to fit into that dress, waiting to be happy.

And that's what really struck me: I didn’t want to wait.

It wasn't until I started going to acting classes and getting involved in my community through the arts that I really found myself and my voice: the voice that would tell me that if you can dream it, you can achieve it. I studied acting, dance, and singing, and those skills and talents fulfilled me and lit a fire in me. Eventually, I followed this voice to California at the age of 18 to become an actress.

It was in Hollywood that I understood you don’t become an actress real quick. I was repeatedly told by different casting agents and directors: 'Oh, if you just lost 10-15 pounds, you’d be perfect for this part.' Too tall, too short, too curvy, too sassy. If I had tried to fit their molds, we’d all still be waiting. I just couldn’t believe that my craft, my brain, and my tenacity were being overlooked because of my size.

But I’m not one to let someone else change me. Hollywood would have to wait while I set my sights on something else. As a creative at heart, my next path was in makeup and beauty, and that was where I was discovered as a model. One day, a photographer asked me if I'd ever modeled before and if she could take my photos. There I was thinking, 'This woman is crazy.' I couldn’t see it. I kept thinking ' I’m too short; I’m too curvy,' but I ended up agreeing to the project, and the rest is history. It only took one voice, one woman, to change my path. And the more I shine, the more I can help others shine too.

Now, I am a mother myself. Nowhere have I felt so much awesome responsibility than when teaching my daughter that there is no wrong way to be herself — to be a young woman, whatever her size. I know how early these ideas are instilled in each new generation, and it’s my job to be that voice; to tell her that she is beautiful and that she can achieve whatever she sets her mind to.

It’s been a long time coming, but my mom has finally embraced her beautiful body, too. While I definitely think my career and my successes have played a part in that, I’m even happier to think this change has come because people all over the world are finally speaking up about body positivity. It helped her. It helps all women. And we need to keep talking and encouraging women to feel like they can be themselves — inside and out.

67% of U.S. women are plus-size. Join as Refinery29 gives these women their own megaphone, doubling down on our commitment as allies, and partnering with them to catapult their powerful conversations into a true historic movement. #WeAreThe67

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Fall is our favorite time of year to shake up our beauty routines and experiment with all the products. Between cult-worthy new launches dropping left and right and weather at the perfect in-between point — not so hot we’re sweating off all our hard work but not so frigid we have windburn, either — we're at peak opportunity to create bold, polished looks. The only issue? It can be downright overwhelming if we're not sure where to start.

Luckily, working at a place like Refinery29 has its perks. Namely, our built-in network of beauty-obsessed colleagues. To get the scoop on what products are worth the buy, we tapped a group of our in-the-know desk buddies to share their MVPs (some tried-and-true faves, some new finds). From Glossier's buzzy new body cream to a lightweight, totally timeless Juicy Couture scent, swipe through the picks below, and add your faves to your fall lineup, stat.

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Never read the comments is real way of life for many people — especially those who are constantly body shamed on the internet, specifically social media. 26-year-old plus-size model and influencer Denise Mercedes is often told she is too fat, that she needs to lose weight, and that she's promoting obesity. But she only has one thing to say to her hates: "because it’s my body."

Sometimes, simple is better 🌻📸 by @brunalacerda

A post shared by Denise Mercedes (@denisemmercedes) on Nov 6, 2017 at 2:51pm PST

Last year, Mercedes turned the hashtag #becauseitsmybody into a size inclusive campaign she dubbed "Phase 1," when she realized everyone faces criticism no matter what size they are. “When I did the first photo shoot [for the campaign], I only had women. It was just me and four other girls,” Mercedes tells Yahoo Lifestyle. “We were all wearing lingerie, and there’s no Photoshop. I had the photographer make sure that he captured cellulite, every stretch mark, and I went ahead and I had him zoom in on all of our flaws."

Mercedes took her campaign a step further on Tuesday when she launched Phase 2, a call-to-action to stop making a distinction between straight-size and plus-size models, specifically when it comes to who is championed in the body positivity movement. She noticed mostly plus women are being represented as movers and shakers on the body positivity front, so she decided to get everyone — regardless of size — involved with her message of self-acceptance.

Yay! Phase 2 has just launched! Click the link on bio and check it out! You can also share your story on the website and be apart of #becauseitsmybody community! I hope everyone enjoys and feels inspired ❤️! 📸 by @shairacnyc

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“Everyone gets criticized,” Mercedes continued. “It’s not just a plus-size body positive campaign, it’s just a body-positive campaign — that’s it. And everyone’s included.” She’s asking for readers to submit their own stories to the campaign’s website: “I actually want to be able to make it a community because I don’t want anyone to feel left out,” she shares. “If you feel like you can relate, then you’re also a part of it.”

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Descending upon a perfectly triangular wedge of cheddar or Camembert, Carr's water cracker in hand and the rest of the box at the ready, is as close to a religious experience as a cheese lover can get. That first bite of brie might not have you doubled over speaking in tongues, but there's something uniquely divine about the high that follows, like you're floating on a cloud and the cloud is made of ricotta.

That is not a metaphor. (Maybe a little bit of a hyperbole, but not a metaphor.) There's some scientific evidence that cheese may or may not be able to legitimately get you high; it contains casein, a protein commonly found in mammalian milk that, when broken down during digestion, produces casomorphins. And casomorphins are opioid peptides, protein fragments that attach to the same brain receptors as heroin and other narcotics — thus explaining both the blissed-out feeling and the irrepressible cravings.

Assuming, of course, that you choose to believe these studies over good old-fashioned common sense, which dictates that the only reason why you can't stop buying, eating, and thinking about cheese is because it tastes good and you like it. And this is true of many people, which is why bringing a thick wedge of nice cheese to a party is always a safe bet — the savory equivalent of a bottle of wine. But, like many things you'd describe as a "safe bet," it's also predictable, which leaves us with the conundrum: What do you get the cheese lover in your life that isn't cheese?

Well, that's simple. You get them a slice of the new hand-poured milk soaps from FarmHouse Fresh. In four "flavors" — Blueberry Chia Seed and Lavender Honey, both made with whole milk, and Oatmeal and Pistachio Cream, from the milk of a goat. At $14, they're not cheap, but they're no more expensive than an actual wedge of artisan dairy product.

And if this is a person you love almost as much as they love cheese, there is the Local Gourmet Milk Soaps Gift Set, which contains two of each soap and comes packed in a circular wood box, just like a wheel of cheese. There's one key difference, of course, which is the fact that you can't eat it — but you know humans aren't really supposed to be eating dairy in the first place.

FarmHouse Fresh Local Gourmet Milk Soaps Gift Set, $124, available at FarmHouse Fresh.

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Yes, it turns out, there is something that chafes at the unflappable Ivanka Trump.

The presidential daughter and adviser, in a "full-blown sprint" as she sells the Republican tax overhaul plan and juggles other initiatives, has had it with all that talk about her "pet project" to increase the child tax credit.

"I get a little bit frustrated when people call it a pet project," Trump told the AP as she spent a day shuttling between events in multiple states. "This is a major project, this is not a pet project. This is a major initiative to ensure that there is meaningful middle-income tax relief for the American taxpayer."

Trump, who'd already been to Japan, California, and Maine in the previous two weeks, spent Monday zipping from a morning television interview in New York City to a tax event at the New Jersey shore, grabbing a quick face-time moment on the train with her kids along the way. From New Jersey, she was back on the train headed to Washington for a workforce development meeting.

The planes, trains, and automobiles tour wasn't glamorous. And it was a long way from her days as a celebrity heiress and personal brand booster. But meeting by meeting, Ivanka Trump is learning the ways of Washington. Once dismissed as a first lady stand-in who'd rather stay out of the fray, Trump appears to be developing a thicker skin, digging in and putting herself on the line for the policy she's claimed as her own.

"I'm feeling better than I've ever felt since I've been here," Trump said this week, as she hit the road promoting the tax overhaul effort that has drawn Democratic criticism and spurred internal GOP conflict. As her day played out, Trump spoke exclusively to The Associated Press about the high-stakes political push after months of behind-the-scenes work. "I'm incredibly optimistic about tax reform."

On her hop from New York to New Jersey, the first daughter settled in to a commuter car with a small group of aides and Secret Service agents. She reviewed a speech for an upcoming trip to India — and cut short her chat with the kids when she realized she was in the quiet car.

Trump says she and husband Jared Kushner, a fellow White House adviser, have no plans to return to their old New York City life any time soon.

"It's definitely not short term," Trump said.

Trump — who stepped away from her executive roles at The Trump Organization and running her own fashion brand to join the administration — is also taking on a bigger international role, with a recent speech in Japan at a Tokyo conference on women's advancement, and an upcoming trip to India for a conference on entrepreneurship.

Of her hectic Washington life, Trump says: "I believe you go through sprints and rests and we're in a full-blown sprint."

It is a mark of the importance the Trump administration attaches to achieving a tax overhaul that Ivanka Trump opted out of her father's Asia trip to stay home and promote the GOP tax plan. On Monday she was at a fire hall in New Jersey with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. The tax overhaul is a top White House priority after 10 months without any major legislative wins for the Republicans.

Great morning talking #TaxReform with Rep. MacArthur & Treasury Secretary Mnuchin in Bayville, NJ. We are seeking historic tax cuts to empower hardworking American families to build a better life for themselves and their children. 📸: Thomas P. Costello (USA TODAY Network)

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"Tax reform was last overhauled in a comprehensive way more than three decades ago when our workforce looked very different and our families looked very different," Trump told an invitation-only crowd, noting the rise of dual income families. She added: "We need a tax code that reflects the modern reality."

Whether the GOP tax plan would benefit the families Trump claims to champion is disputed.

"It's crazy to say that it's a policy that is really going to help working families or poor families that need it the most," said Debra Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women and Families. "It's like Robin Hood in reverse."

The House and Senate tax bills would deeply cut corporate taxes, nearly double the standard deduction used by most Americans and limit or repeal the federal deduction for state and local property, income, and sales taxes. Trump was closely involved in the administration's work around the bills and specifically advocated for a boost to the child tax credit — the thing she stresses is no "pet project."

As the final tax plan takes shape on Capitol Hill, Trump has been "spending a tremendous amount of time meeting with members," as she reminded her hosts during a friendly morning TV interview on Fox and Friends.

Ever cautious, Trump never publicly offered a figure for how high she wants to see the current $1,000 child tax credit go. Under the latest House and Senate versions, it could be boosted to $1,600 or $2,000. In her lobbying efforts, Trump met with numerous Republicans, as well as a few Democrats, as she made her case. She's also hosted bipartisan dinners at her Kalorama home, a practice she plans to continue on specific topics, in an effort to break through partisan barriers.

The first daughter got a slight taste of the action in New Jersey, where she was greeted at the Bayville Fire Hall by protesters outside waving signs such as "no tax cuts for the mega rich" and was interrupted briefly by a woman demanding to ask questions.

Trump also was thrown into the chaos last week, when she happened to be exiting meetings at the Capitol when word first broke that Roy Moore, the Republican candidate for Senate in Alabama, had been accused of sexual misconduct with teenage girls during the late 1970s, when he was in his 30s. She brushed off reporters' shouted questions, saying "guys, I've been here all day."

Trump weighed in on the scandal to the AP, saying: "There's a special place in hell for people who prey on children. I've yet to see a valid explanation and I have no reason to doubt the victims' accounts." She did not call for Moore to exit the race.

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If you've seen Sofia Richie's name in any headlines recently, there is a reason — and it probably has to do her with personal life. But the 19-year-old's new relationship isn't the only reason why you should be paying more attention to the up-and-coming model. Instead, we have a feeling she'll be making big waves in the beauty world.

She may be the daughter of '80s soul icon Lionel Richie, but that doesn't mean she hasn't established a brand of her own. In fact, those three million Instagram followers and her crystal-clear skin just landed her a big beauty gig with skin-care brand Nip + Fab. And from what we can tell, this is just the beginning for Richie's beauty empire.

Often recognized for its more bizarre ingredients, Nip + Fab has grabbed headlines thanks to its wide selection of easy and effective products, many of which have been named as must-haves by other famous celebs (like, cough, the Kardashians). And since we already know Richie picked up a thing or two from her famous dad's routine (like the epic benefits of coconut oil), we're ready to crack open some of the Instagram It-girl's best-kept tricks.

Im the new ambassador for @nipandfab ! thanks for having me @mrsrodial #SofiaXNipAndFab #NipAndFab 🖤

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Her favorite products? The famous Dragon's Blood Fix Plumping mask and the Glycolic Fix Gentle Pads (which are gentle enough to use every morning without causing irritation).

Bonus: Unlike most celebrity-endorsed brands, Richie's latest partnership proves that even the most affordable finds are worth a second look. Since most of Nip + Fab's products ring in at less than $20 — it certainly doesn't hurt to try.

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Come winter, we've only got one thing on our mind: staying warm. While tights, chunky sweaters, and yes, leggings, deserve a shout-out for helping us stay heated, the real MVP of winter is our trusty outerwear. From a fluffy sherpa jacket to the quintessential camel waist-tie, our coats are what keep our spirits up, no matter how cold it is outside. And when you're over it and want to wear the same sweats and tee combo for the third day in a row, your coat has you, and your outfit, covered. Literally.

As our tastes in outerwear varies from cropped and furry to sleek and knee-length, so do our budgets. The cost of a nice coat can run higher than we're comfortable shelling in out in one setting, so we set off to prove you can still get a good coat for less than your Thanksgiving flight home. Ahead are 25 picks under $150 that are a far cry from the same black pea coat you've been wearing out for years. Bring it on winter.

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Feel that chill in the air? Winter is coming, meaning it'll soon be time to bundle up till we can't bundle up anymore and enjoy all the cold-weather activities the season has to offer. And while there are many, our easy favorite is getting away with friends for a little après-adventure fun.

Since packing is never quite our strong suit (unless we're talking overpacking), we teamed up with Burton Girls to round up 10 cozy, practical, and, of course, cute essentials that are instant add-to-suitcases. Between classic plaid flannels, puffy parkas, and colorful knit beanies, these lounge-worthy layers will power you through every cabin-weekend excursion, from lift-hopping to sipping a hot toddy by the fire. Now all you have to remember to pack is your travel read.

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Do you and your pup usually skip breakfast in favor of hitting the snooze button? We're about to change your mind. Unlike your typical fare — think: pancakes, muffins, and other pastry treats — this savory, protein-packed breakfast bowl with green tahini dressing is all about providing you with the nutrients you actually need to power up in the a.m. Treat your pup to a bowl of Castor & Pollux Pristine™ pet food (the only complete line of pet food made with responsibly sourced ingredients), because Colt needs nutritious morning fuel, too! Then give this recipe a whirl, and enjoy.

Protein-Packed Breakfast Bowl with Green Tahini Dressing
Serves 4

Salad Ingredients
3/4 cup dry quinoa
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 15-oz can responsibly grown chickpeas (without synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides), drained and rinsed
2 tbsp chopped basil
2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
4 eggs, hard-boiled
4 cups arugula
2 fillets wild-caught smoked salmon
Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Dressing Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup tahini
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 tbsp chopped fresh basil
3 tbsp chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup water, plus more to thin as needed
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp minced tarragon (optional, but delicious)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions
1. Add quinoa and vegetable broth to a small pot.

2. Cover, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low, simmering for about 15–20 minutes, until the quinoa is cooked through.

3. Fluff with a fork and keep covered.

4. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add olive oil, followed by garlic and chickpeas.

5. Saute the garlic and chickpeas, stirring regularly, for about 8 minutes, until the chickpeas are golden-brown and a little crispy. Remove from heat and toss with basil and parsley.

6. In a blender, combine olive oil, tahini, parsley, basil, chives, water, lemon juice, tarragon, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding more water to thin the dressing, as needed.

7. Batch it! Divide the chickpeas among 4 plastic or glass containers. Add 1/2 cup of the quinoa to each bowl, along with 1 hard-boiled egg in its shell. (Remove the shell just before eating.)

8. Add 1/4 cup of the dressing to each of 4 small, sealable containers, and nestle in the bowls.

9. When ready to eat, fill a bowl with 1 cup of arugula. Top with the chickpea and quinoa mixture, 1/2 fillet of salmon, and the peeled egg; season with salt and pepper. Toss salad with dressing and enjoy!

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What you do when you're alone (behind the bathroom door, in front of a mirror, without your phone) is your business. If you're into beauty, you might use that time to go to town on ingrown hairs plaguing your bikini line. Maybe you'll dance in place until the four different face masks on your ass start to dry. Or take 37 selfies of your body moles for monthly self-monitoring.

Hey, we all have an unusual habit. And while we've already established that celebrities are not, in fact, just like us, that doesn't mean they don't have one, too. Luckily, stars like Madonna and Rashida Jones (and plenty of others) aren't as shy about airing their dirty beauty laundry. So we asked them to spill the goods.

Get ready to feel a hell of a lot better about what you like to keep between you and your mirror — because when John Wooden said it's the things you do when no one is watching that reveal your true character, he probably wasn't thinking about beauty treatments.

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A lot of people are willing to pay a lot of money on beauty products. Truth be told, so are we. But that doesn't mean we all don't ask ourselves, at one point or another, Is this really worth it? For example, buying four of Glossier's cream blushes will cost you $72. For the same price, you could buy four Reputation albums, 14 venti peppermint mochas, or two eight-packs of Underwood's canned wine. So, what makes us pull the trigger? A sale — any sale. And lucky for everyone, Glossier is gearing up for one of its biggest.

If you're already a fan of the internet-famous brand, you know that the best-sellers almost never go on sale, but it is the giving season, after all, so get ready for some seriously dangerous discounts starting next week.

Instead of restricting its holiday deals to one day — like Cyber Monday or Black Friday — Glossier decided to offer them the entire week leading up to the shopping chaos. That way you have plenty of time — and money — to buy gifts for everyone, including yourself.

Starting November 23, head to Glossier's site to order your favorite products for 20% off. As an added bonus, the sale includes everything on the site (plus free shipping), and runs through November 27. And since the majority of these products have overwhelming cult followings (and our very-own Beauty Innovator Awards badge), you really can't go wrong putting a Haloscope highlighter in everyone's stocking.

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Looking at beautiful hotel rooms online is our favorite way to virtually escape: For some reason, photos of marble baths, king-sized beds, and towering chandeliers feel like the perfect daydreaming vessel. We might not have the funds to live it up in a presidential suite just yet, but one can exercise the power of imagination, right?

When it comes to luxury stays, there's your executive suites with all your standard niceties, and then there's the properties that are so exquisitely designed, you'll want to add them to your bucket list immediately. From a Chanel-approved suite to an imperial summer palace, we've rounded up the most incredible spaces offered by hospitality brands around the world. We've also thrown in the nightly rates, so you know how much that #suitelife is really going to cost.

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Maximum comfort has just been achieved. Coming together for a new collaboration that may be one of the most natural pairings yet are two brands that run the recreational clothing game. Both social media titans, Allbirds and Outdoor Voices have built their brands around soft materials, tonal color palettes, and embodying the idea of comfort "during everyday adventures." And the collection, designed by the shoe brand and activewear company, takes those same ideals to loftier heights with a limited-edition kit and two exclusive sneaker color ways.

You may recognize Allbirds, the name behind the sustainable wool runners that are so comfortable, they've overtaken airport terminals everywhere. The brand has struck a chord with audiences focusing on a minimalist approach to the sneaker craze with only two styles that come in a handful of color ways, all while keeping up sustainable practices. Its counterpart, Outdoor Voices, hails from Austin, Texas and is an active lifestyle brand that pegs itself more on the idea of recreation activity than intense physical fitness. Between comfortable (and cute) everyday leggings and casual sneakers, it's almost too perfect of a marriage for the everyday uniform that's become so popular.

In case your plans for the new collection includes wearing it on your next Runyon Canyon excursion, you may want to tone it down a notch. "The Kit" is less of a new line for the revving-to-go exercise crowd and more of an extension of athleisure; it was inspired by Jogwalking, an activity that the press release defines "falls between a leisurely walk and a competitive run."

Inside the The Kit, which you can customize in either navy or gray, you'll find an Outdoor Voices tee, Outdoor Voices bottoms, matching Allbirds wool runners and a free exclusive "Jogwalkers Club" tote bag. Starting today, you can purchase the kits, which run from $125 to $220 for women and $100 to $195 for men, on Allbirds.com, OutdoorVoices.com, as well as at Outdoor Voices’ Nolita store. Click ahead for a peek at the goodies.

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Gigi Hadid just introduced her second footwear collaboration with Stuart Weitzman, a pair of flat “Gigi”mules that don't just look good, but are for a good cause. The limited-edition shoes retail for $495 and proceeds will go toward building three schools with Pencils of Promise in Ghana, Guatemala, and Laos.

While one might expect one of the world's biggest models to create the most glam pair of sky-high heels you can think of, but it turns out she’s all for being comfortable. As Hadid tells Refinery29, she “loves efficiency and practicality.”

“I think its really easy to just walk into the Stuart Weitzman offices and go for the craziest shoe or the most sparkly one with the brightest color and be like yeah, I want that and put my name on it. But I wanted something that was really true to me,” she explains. “I’m really used to my feet hurting because I’m wearing heels on set all day, dancing and jumping." And since it takes "things you're not supposed to do in heels" to get the right shot, "on my days off I want to be in slides,” she says.

As it turns out, the supermodel doesn’t like to shop much, either. “Its my job to try things on, so when I do shop, it's for accessories,” like sunglasses and handbags. “I’m not good at spending money, which is fun because a lot of people think I shop a lot. No, I don’t. I just don’t like to spend money.” There was the time, however, that Hadid bought miniature Furla bags at the Milan airport in practically every color. Oh, and the time she raided the NASA gift shop."

“We shot the Harper’s Bazaar May cover at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida and I went to the gift shop after,” she says. “I bought so much stuff,” including gifts for her boyfriend and dog. But for herself, she chose the shiny jumpsuit she was photographed wearing last month in New York City. “It’s literally like an astronaut costume and I wore it on the street. That was a good call. That made me very excited.”

Long story short: Hadid loves comfortable clothing and gift shops. It looks like we have more in common with her than we originally thought.

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Even though I spent most of my teenage years training to be a ballet dancer, I'd never use the word "athletic" to describe myself. To me, athletes are people who actually enjoy working out, or who played sports in high school, or don't get winded walking up the stairs. I go to the gym because I feel better once I'm done, but I never like the workout. I just do it because I think I "should," whatever that means. And for a while, that went for running, too.

Actually, running felt like straight torture. I remember crying in middle school when we had to run a mile in gym class. I huffed, puffed, and sobbed as I jogged, and I was the last person to cross the finish line. As I got older, my relationship to fitness became decidedly hot-and-cold. I'd be in a dedicated workout jag for a while, then I'd fall off and quit. But even during those stints, I was way too self-conscious to try running outdoors. That, I thought, was for the "real runners" of the world. Wouldn't people judge me if I took my run-walking to the streets?

When I was into working out, I'd squeeze in cardio in other ways. I swung kettle bells and did bodyweight squats. I biked and rowed and huffed on the stairclimber. But part of me always admired running (from afar). I'd sit in Central Park and watch the dedicated joggers. They all seemed to be clued in to a secret that I didn't know — maybe it was that quote-unquote runner's high, but that sounded like BS to me.

And then, this past June, my friend Phill sent me an email that would change my attitude toward running forever. He was training, along with Nike, for the Hood to Coast relay in Oregon — a 200-mile-long relay from Mount Hood to the coast — and he wanted me to be on his team. Should I agree, I'd train for six weeks with him and 11 other teammates. During the race, I'd run three legs — between 4 and 6 miles each — over the course of two days. It was a lot to consider, but I'm someone who loves a goal. And figuring that I'd never again have the chance to work with some of the top trainers in New York for zero dollars, I immediately agreed, and started trying to run outside on my own to prepare.

That first run outside was hard. I purposefully avoided Central Park in order to not feel intimidated by "real" runners, and jogged down 2nd Avenue, instead. After a few blocks, I was already winded, and walk-ran the rest of the way home. I felt like everyone was judging me — the bodega owner who sells me macaroni and cheese, the old lady with the Pomeranian and a cigarette dangling from her lips. I even hung my head in shame when I walked by my go-to bar, choosing not to wave at the friendly Irish bartenders who have consoled me through much worse than a bad run.

I called my mom, obstinate and choked up, to say there was no way in hell I would be able to run this race. But she told me to keep at it, so I listened. I went from running something like 4 miles a week to running 8 on my own over the course of a month before training actually started. And, if I'm being honest, it was pretty miserable.

When I got home from that initial run, I felt that runner's high that I never believed existed.

I was terrified going into the first training session with the team — especially when I realized that everyone else was super athletic. We ran for 5 miles over the Williamsburg Bridge (which was almost half the total weekly mileage I'd been clocking up until that point), and I was significantly slower and more out of shape than the other people on my team. Middle school all over again. But everyone was so supportive, especially our coach, Joe Holder. "This is your moonshot," he told me. "You're going to kill it." This still sucks, I thought. But maybe I could get used to it. When I got home from that initial run, sure enough, I felt that runner's high that I never believed existed. It was just like the euphoria I felt when I tried out my first vibrator one Valentine's Day a few years back. My head swam, my face was flushed, and I couldn't wait to try it again.

Once I started training with the team, my mileage jumped to 20 per week. If you're a more seasoned runner, you're likely shaking your head, because you know it's a bad idea to increase your running load so quickly. But I was inexperienced, and I was preoccupied with trying to not be the weakest on the team. And anyway, I was starting to actually like running. After my first few solo jogs, I found myself looking forward to lacing up my shoes and hitting the trail.

And then one day, about two weeks into training, I was running around the reservoir in Central Park when my ankle gave out. I felt a sudden, sharp pain around my achilles. I stumbled, and when I tried to keep running, the pain got worse. I limped home, iced it, poured myself a vodka on the rocks for comfort, and sent an email off to Joe. He told me to keep an eye on it. But the next day, my ankle was still swollen. A week later, I was diagnosed with a bad stress fracture in my lower left tibia. The orthopedist fit me with an air cast and told me to stay off the ankle for two months. I was out of the race, and I was devastated.

It took me a while to cope with the fact that my running experiment hadn't worked out the way I wanted it to. I missed running more than I thought I would, and this was compounded by the fact that now, whether I wanted to or not, I wasn't able to work out at all. I told the doctor, who is a runner himself, how upset I was that my body had failed me in this way. "It didn't fail you," he said. "You'll get back in those running shoes sooner than you think." He said he'd been struck down with a stress fracture once, too, and the following year, he beat his best running time in a half-marathon. That gave me hope.

I find myself enjoying every run I'm on, and I get excited every time my physical therapist tells me I can go for a few more minutes than I did the day before.

So I made it through the next two months by picturing myself running again. After eight weeks, my orthopedist cleared me for physical therapy, and I jumped in with vigor. I've been strength training, working on my form, and running on an anti-gravity treadmill — which feels like running in a hamster wheel on a spaceship, in the best way — to get myself back into shape. I find myself enjoying every run I'm on, and I get excited every time my physical therapist tells me I can go for a few more minutes than I did the day before.

Just yesterday, my physical therapist cleared me to take my first outdoor run since that fateful day nearly four months ago, and I almost cried with excitement. We talked about my goals, and I mentioned that I might want to run a half-marathon next year. "What about the New York Marathon?" she asked. I actually laughed, but she was dead serious. I couldn't imagine myself running a marathon — especially the New York Marathon. That one's for "real runners," and I'm a woman who jogs in oversized T-shirts and blew her ankle out when she tried to do more. But the more I thought about it, the more it seemed like a possibility (especially when I thought about it after a few cocktails). Now, the New York Marathon is officially on my bucket list.

Had you told middle-school me, who huffed and puffed around the track in tears, that one day she'd be planning to try a marathon, she probably would have laughed (and then cried again, because her future would include so much running). But here we are. I wake up excited for the days I get to run, and am working with my physical therapist on a plan to get those miles back up. Hell, I've even gotten my first running injury out the way — something that I've been told is a rite of passage. Maybe I'm a real runner after all.

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If you're petite, you might dread cold-weather dressing (and shopping!) like the plague — and rightly so because frankly, winter clothing is not typically designed with shorties in mind. That means means we petites have grown all too accustomed to sleeves being too long and too big, shoulders and waists hitting in the wrong places, bodices being far too large, and the lengths? Don't even get us started! But there is one brand that's not just making a diffusion line of a few pieces for petites, but actually designing an entire cold-weather collection with those more vertically-challenged in mind.

Petite Studio's winter collection just dropped on the site last week, and now we can all let out a sigh of relief, because these cuts are made to flatter the petite frame instead of drown it. That means the hemlines, sleeve lengths, basically all the proportions, are made slightly smaller to save us from yet another trip to the tailor. And aside from just outerwear, they also offer turtlenecks, dresses, and even winter-appropriate trousers with shorter inseams. Suddenly, we can look at winter dressing in a whole new light — with excitement, instead of dread.

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Mandy Moore is the sort of celebrity who needs no introduction. The early-aughts pop sensation, who first captured hearts with her sugary-sweet lyrics ( you know the ones), now dominates TV screens, starring in 2016's cult-favorite drama series following the lives of one lovingly quirky family from 1980s Pittsburgh to present day.

Moore, who has opened up about her own nontraditional family dynamic, is no stranger to the stresses that the holidays can bring — from managing to get every family member under one roof to, in this year's case, home renovations putting a hold on hosting plans. Hassles aside, the recently engaged actress is looking forward to spending her Friendsgiving with a throng of friends and family members — and really just whoever needs a place to go. (Anyone else hoping for a Pearson family reunion?)

We caught up with the leading lady and American Express Blue Cash Everyday Card Member to chat about everything from her go-to Friendsgiving dish to spending the first holiday engaged to Dawes guitarist Taylor Goldsmith to why "being present" is by far the most important part of the holiday.

Spoiler alert: She's every bit as delightful as her on-screen persona (if not more).

Can you walk me through your typical Friendsgiving celebration? Do you usually like to host, or would you prefer to kind of relax and let someone else do the work?

"Well, I was really looking forward to hosting this year because I’m moving into a new home and getting married, and it just felt like this exciting new chapter, but unfortunately our house got a little delayed due to renovations, so we’ll be celebrating at my fiancé’s parents’ house. That’s typically what my Friendsgivings look like, though. Going to their house and celebrating the day with this big hodge-podge of people that aren’t going home for Thanksgiving — some of them my family and friends, some his family and friends. It usually ends up ballooning to around 40 people at a certain point in the afternoon."

I think the lack of formality of how we do Friendsgiving is so much fun because it’s sort of a giant potluck, and people come and go as they please.

That sounds like so much fun!

"Yeah, people trickle in and out, so it sort of just ends up becoming this fun free-for-all. There’s nothing formal about it, and everyone makes a contribution and brings a dish. The only thing I want to do differently this year is to take on co-hosting duties since I originally wanted to host, so I just want to be of assistance to my fiancé’s mom in any way I can. Well, I take that back — I don’t know if I want to be responsible for the turkey so much."

On that note, do you have a go-to dish you usually call dibs on or anything that you’re excited to make this year?

"I’m not the most proficient in the kitchen, but I do make something every year. The past few years, I’ve made this super-easy Brussels sprout salad — with prosciutto, grape tomatoes, and this mustard balsamic vinegar dressing — which is light and refreshing but with a fun twist. I might do that again because it went over pretty well. I’m also gluten free and a few of my friends and family members are, too, so I want to make sure we have gluten-free pumpkin pie, gluten-free apple pie — all those good, classic Thanksgiving dishes."

Do you have any fun traditions that you carry out every year?

"My all-time favorite part of Thanksgiving is definitely later in the celebration when there’s that core group of people left — whether it’s family or close friends, those people you feel comfortable to be vulnerable around — and everyone goes around the group to share what they’re grateful for. I feel like it’s so special and very much speaks to the contagious spirit of the day, because everyone is speaking from the heart in a manner that they normally wouldn't. I’m just such a sucker for that sort of sentimental thing."

What do you think is the most important element for hosting an unforgettable Friendsgiving? The people, the music, the food — everything wrapped up in one?

"I think those are absolutely all key components to having a successful celebration, but I think really being present and enjoying the day. You know, trying to have some flexibility and not being too rigid, because that’s when you miss out on all of the fun. That’s totally something I have to remind myself because I’m very much a planner; I like everything to be organized and to fall in line with my expectations, but that doesn’t allow much room for spontaneity."

I love that this is [mine and my fiancé's] first Thanksgiving as an engaged couple, so it’s giving us the opportunity to start our own traditions.

So true! What do you think is the best part of having a laid-back holiday, rather than something super scheduled?

"I think the lack of formality of how we do Friendsgiving is so much fun because it’s sort of a giant potluck, and people come and go as they please. You know, when people come later in the day, they bring more dishes, and maybe they're things we would’ve run out of at that point. So it’s like, 'Oh cool, there’s more stuffing!' I really love that unexpected element of the day."

What does Friendsgiving mean to you?

"I feel like Friendsgiving is really the best excuse to gather your nearest and dearest and just catch up while enjoying the merriment of the day. I think I’m most looking forward to the fact that both of my parents and their respective partners will be there, because it’s probably been about a decade since I’ve celebrated the holiday with both of my parents. So, them being there, as well as my fiancé, a bunch of our friends who aren’t going home for the holidays, and whoever else just decides, 'Hey I have nowhere else to go,' because we have a very open-door policy. I’m excited to share that with everybody."

I love that. Anything else you're especially excited for?

"It feels like there’s a special meaning and weight to this holiday that I haven’t experienced before, so I’m very much looking forward to it. I love that this is [mine and my fiancé's] first Thanksgiving as an engaged couple, so it’s giving us the opportunity to start our own traditions. I’m not quite sure what those may be yet, but who knows! Maybe we’ll just go with the surprises of the day and see if there’s something that we want to incorporate into our future holidays."

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