Weekend Reading: Ways to Feel More Powerful, How To Grow Out Your Bangs & More!

And now, it's time for a little weekend reading . . . In this edition we've got stories about Anthony Vaccarello's Lancôme collaboration, the truth about losing those "last 5 pounds", tips on how to grow out your bangs and more. Read up, share and enjoy!

15 Ways to Feel More Powerful in 15 Minutes - Feeling powerful begins with inner strength. Regardless of social status, ethnicity, gender, or skill set, people of all ages and backgrounds have the capability to be strong, courageous, and authentic. Historically, feeling “powerful” meant exerting authority over others in a battle of good vs. evil. Sometimes, evil (negative energy) wins—we develop relationships with people who may hurt us, stay at jobs that make us feel dissatisfied, and stress out over minute details. Read the rest of this article at Levo.

How To Grow Out Your Bangs - So you've taken the plunge and chopped bangs, but they’re getting long, and you’re not sure you’re committed to keeping them — so what’s next? Turns out there are ways to work unintentionally (and annoyingly) longer bangs to your advantage with a few simple styling tricks. Read the rest of this article at The Zoe Report.

Anthony Vaccarello and Lancôme are Collaborating On A Makeup Collection - It's no secret that Anthony Vaccarello, whose sexy namesake line is beloved by lithe Amazons everywhere, is a hot fashion commodity. Vaccarello was recently named the creative director of Versace offshoot Versus, and celebs ranging from Gwyneth Paltrow to J.Lo have worn his creations. Now his name is going to get even more recognition, thanks to a just-announced makeup collaboration with Lancôme. Read the rest of this article at Fashionista.

Stubborn Weight, Explained: The Truth About Losing Those "Last 5 Pounds" - Stubborn fat is like that one last, rude party guest who just refuses to leave. You’ve done your hosting duties, you’ve cleaned the kitchen, and it simply won’t skedaddle! You begin to wonder if you’ll be stuck with it forever. Cue: anxiety. Read the rest of this article at Byrdie.

11 Best Hair Removal Products and Creams - When it comes to hair removal products and hair removal creams, a so-so solution just won't cut it. To achieve the softest, silkiest, most stubble-free skin without going under the laser, we need hair removal products that get the job done completely. The balder, the better. With this demand, the market has supplied a slew of hair removal products. Read the rest of this article at Total Beauty.

How to Get the Best Eyebrows For Your Face - Though Cara Delevingne is certainly the reigning eyebrow queen du jour, the truth is that her power arches are simply not one-size-fits-all — while it's obviously a natural look for the supermodel, the bold style doesn't work for all faces. Fortunately, the beauty trend of late has been moving away from this indiscriminate thick brows edict in favor of the virgin brow — that is, embracing and playing up the arches we were born with. Read the rest of this article at Elle.

5 Brunette Celebrities (Other Than Kim K.) Who've Shocked the World by Going Blond - Km Kardashian may have succeeded in making Paris Fashion Week all about her new platinum blond hair, but she's hardly the first dark-haired celebrity to shock us by hitting the bleach. Have you forgotten about these other jaw-dropping brunette-to-blond transformations? Read the rest of this article at Glamour.

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