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Everything You Need to Know About Teen Activist-Turned-Model Avery McCall

Everything You Need to Know About Teen Activist-Turned-Model Avery McCall
(photo: Michele Morosi / Indigitalimages.com) Most models begin their careers with goals centered around catwalk appearances or magazine covers, but newcomer Avery McCall started with a clear objective: using her fame to promote social causes. Last season the Chicagoan teen kick-started her career by walking Alexander McQueen and Christopher Kane, but with icons like Hillary Clinton and Diane von Furstenberg serving as inspiration, McCall hopes to merge fashion and activism. Now that you’re modeling, how have you found that it has aided you in your goal of making a social difference? I’m definitely very new to the modeling world, and so I’m still trying to figure this out. No annual fees with the Visa Cash Back card What made you get involved in activism at such a young age? I first got involved in human rights when I was 12, when I read the book Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. What will your dream home cost each month? TD Canada Trust Sponsored Find a Card In 30 Seconds! Related:  deborahabfdelphinaab43

An Ode To Quirky Handbags Photo by Brayden Olson By Beth Garrabrant I refuse to grow up, and my bag collection is definitely a reflection of this sentiment. Lately I’ve reconnected with an old friend, my super-glam Betty Boop handbag. I was wearing Roxy when I found my cheeseburger bag, then in its original CD-case form. No annual fees with the Visa Cash Back card On the subject of reinvention, let’s talk about my Britney… lunchbox. Occasionally I break the bank for kitsch. Photo by Brayden Olson The only thing that may better than vintage Betty Boop is a plush hamburger. Related: How To Open Your Own Online Boutique

Anticipate the best of fashion statements this fall season from Target Corporation - Fashion Anticipate the best of fashion statements this fall season from Target Corporation 1089 views This article is copyright free and is published in Fashion » Shopping Joined: May 02, 2012 63 articles With catalogs for fall fashion statements already occupying departmental stores across New York, teens around the town are awaiting to get their eyes bulge over and their knees weaken to prepare themselves mentally for what would fill their closets this fall. For men and women who are fashion freaks and are fans of target designer collaboration, there is some exciting news for them around the mid of this year. About author: AZURA It is also true that users would be saving hundredths of dollars at target store starting from September partially through target coupons. Other article from Shopping View by 174 people Posted by AZURA in , The most popular kinds of the shell for making the shell button Most of women would like the shell buttons on their beautiful clothes. View by 154 people

7 Iconic Outsider Prom Looks By Leeann Duggan Even for the most socially astute, the prom is a minefield of awkwardness, crummy buffet food, and slow-dance handsiness from the dude who swore you were going as friends. For those of us who’ve never posted up in the A-group, add a whole other layer of anxiety: the mortal terror of voluntarily attending a party with all the kids who make your life hell like it’s their job. Related: Remember When Your J.Crew Catalog Looked Like This? Here, we pay tribute to our favorite cinematic outsiders who sucked it up, DIYed a dress (or rented a tux), and showed up to sway to “Forever Young.” Click ahead for our seven favorite nerd girls, artsy chicks from the wrong side of the tracks, and telekinetic freaks — and the iconic outfits they wore to the big dance. Paying with cash won't buy you time. American Express Sponsored Related: 5 International Plus-Size Instagrammers You Should Be Following Related: The 9 New Shapes Of The Season Amex Cashback Credit Card The Truth About Glucosamine

Kendall Jenner Wore a Confederate Flag Muscle Tee Photo: AKM-GSI Kendall Jenner has made some regrettable fashion choices in the past. She describes the outfit at the top of that list as “green denim pants, [a] full neon green” ensemble. But as her modeling career’s taken off, so has her style. Sort of. The 19-year-old slipped up this weekend. Lynyrd Skynyrd, the band on Jenner’s T-shirt, long used the Confederate flag, or the “Dixie” flag, as part of their logo. No annual fees with the Visa Cash Back card Jenner’s affiliation with the band and therefore the Confederate flag and therefore racism is most likely unintentional — Kanye West is her brother-in-law, her sister Khloe Kardashian is dating French Montana, and Kylie Jenner is going out with Tyga — but still boneheaded. Funny enough, her half-sister’s husband, West, has had some issues with the Southern cross in the past. Perhaps Jenner should have learned her lesson from the rapper’s past mistake: associating oneself with slavery is never good for one’s image.

Five Top Stylists on the Future of Fashion Even a cursory look at the Fall runways makes it clear that the industry’s top stylists are earning their keep, perhaps more than ever before. Here was a season that wore its eccentricities on its sleeve—and everywhere else. And while that unapologetic, Little Edie-esque sprezzatura spotted on runways from Gucci to Maison Margiela will surely be the province of fashion fans and street-style regulars alike by the time this story goes live, it took some of the industry’s most visionary eyes to champion it in the face of fashion-nun minimalism or, what’s arguably “worse,” normcore’s reign of tennis shoes and polo shirts. “I don’t really know what normcore’s aesthetic stands for,” offers Benjamin Bruno. Get a $70 Reward When You Buy Firestone Tires Firestone Canada Sponsored See more: The Best Wedding Dresses From the Fall ’15 Bridal Shows If indeed Fall marks the beginning of a move toward something less earthbound, it comes on the heels of seasons’ worth of fairly quotidian clothes.

The Endearing Allure of ’60s-Inspired Fashion (photo: Venetia Scott) Miu Miu coat, $2,130, and top, $830, miumiu.com; Charvet scarf, $215, charvet.com; ring, $985, and vintage moonstone and diamond ring, $1,250, both from Doyle & Doyle, New York, doyledoyle.com; gold woven bracelet, $2,250, and gold link bracelet, price upon request, both from Camilla Dietz Bergeron, New York, cdbltd.com; Delvaux bag, $6,000, barneys.com; stylist’s own watch. Photography by Venetia ScottStyled by Poppy Kain Buying a home? TD Canada Trust Sponsored Giambattista Valli top, $995, and skirt, $1,495, modaoperandi.com; Courrèges sweater, $465, Saks Fifth Avenue, 877.551.SAKS; L. $265 & up -- All-Incl. Click here for even more retro outfits from the pages of this month’s W Magazine. More from W Magazine: Scarlett Johansson Stuns in Lingerie Shoot, Just 3 Months After Giving BirthThe Best of the 2015 Met GalaJennifer Lopez’s Anti-Aging SecretsScarlett Johansson’s Style EvolutionBrad Pitt’s Personal Photos of Angelina Jolie10 Beauty Must-Haves to Buy Now

This Season’s Best White Dresses Mesh & Lace Dress, Front Row Shop $61 Ruffled Crepe Dress, H&M $50 Get a $70 Reward When You Buy Firestone Tires Firestone Canada Sponsored Related: Alber Elbaz On The One Outfit Every Woman Loves Glory Ruffled Cotton-Gauze Mini Dress, Isabel Marant $2140 Knotted Openwork Dress, Mango $120 Alexis Crochet Dress, Melissa Odabash $245 Crochet Dress, Red Valentino $685 Embroidered Dress with Crochet Flowers, Simone Rocha $5330 Lace Overlay Sundress, Topshop $135 Related: How A Fashion Girl Packs For A Getaway Tie Neck Dress, Zara $60 Verity Crepe Scallop Shift Dress, Missguided $60 More From The Zoe Report:30 Spring Handbags Under $300The 12 Best Pieces From Lilly Pulitzer For TargetCelebrating Rachel Zoe: Go Inside The Intimate Gathering

Philip Lam Has Been Committed To Create Fall Collection For Target Corporation Target has an extremely successful collaboration with an eminent designer Jason Wu, the previous year 2012, and following this great venture, the fashion clothing retailer has now tapped Philip Lam for its best collection of exclusive and affordable fashion statements. This collaboration has been pre-defined for fall 2013, and the Philip Lim collection for Target Corporation would target to feature more than 100 fashion apparels and accessories that would cover the integrities of both men and women fashion. The list also does not fail to include accessories such as footwear, bags and travel essentials. The reason why target choose Philip as its designer it that, Philip has always remained as a designer of its dreams, mainly because of his sophisticated and modern designs that are far beyond comparison and that has the capacity to mesmerize anybody with its democratizing design. About the Author: Target discounts and coupons that are made feasible with the help of target coupons.

7 Ways to Wear a Light Flight Jacket Photo: Alex’s Closet It’s finally about that time of year when you can just throw on a light jacket and walk out the door. With the sporty outerwear trend at its peak, this week, we saw bloggers around the world wearing flight jackets in all kinds of colors and fabrics. In Paris, Alice and Alex went for alternatives to the style’s typical army-green with bright, silky yellow and lavender versions, while in Nashville, Mary wore one in powdery-blue quilt. See below for more ways to pair a sporty bomber with any outfit this spring. Related: Alice, shot in Paris for Alice Point. Related: 14 Ways to Wear a Jumpsuit This Spring Shot in Montreal for The Fashion Medley, via Chictopia. Related: 15 Ways to Wear an Understated Vest Mary Seng, shot in Nashville for Happily Grey. Cash back with the Visa Cash Back card Related: 13 Ways to Wear Wide-Legged Pants This Spring Tini Tani, shot in Tatarstan for Tini Tani, via Lookbook. Related: The 40 Chicest Women in Trench Coats of All Time More from The Cut:

11 Ways to Make a Denim Skirt Actually Look Cool Skip directly to primary article Skip directly to list of articles Style HomeFashionAccessoriesMet GalaPop/CultureWeddingsMenExclusiveA to ZeeVideoBeauty More  Subscribe View on Instagram Follow Style Home Fashion Accessories Yahoo will use this information to send you a one time email. Sign up to get the best of Yahoo Style, delivered weekly to your inbox! Yahoo will use this information to send you a weekly email newsletter. Please enable Javascript Javascript needs to be enabled in your browser to use Yahoo Style. Here’s how to turn it on: 11 Ways to Make a Denim Skirt Actually Look Cool The Cut By Leah Rodriguez It may bring back memories of middle school, but the denim skirt has been making a slow and steady comeback this year. Related: See All the Looks From the 2015 Met Gala Red Carpet Shot in Madrid for Trini, via Chictopia. Related: 15 Ways to Wear a Light Flight Jacket Enocha, shot in Los Angeles for Locks and Trinkets. Unbuttoned

Waist Training: How to Layer a Corset (Photo: Adam Katz Sinding / Le 21ème) A closetful of clothing but nothing to wear? We know the feeling. (Photo: Yannis Vlamos / Indigitalimages.com) (Photo: Kim Weston Arnold / Indigitalimages.com) (Photo: Gianni Pucci / Indigitalimages.com) Jennifer Lawrence is the New Face of Dior Beauty Photo Courtesy of Dior Jennifer Lawrence is already one of Dior’s best brand ambassadors. She’s been serving in the role since 2012 and her responsibilities have included appearing in their handbag campaign and strictly wearing the iconic French label on the red carpet. But now, the Hunger Games actress is adding the brand’s cosmetics collection to her already won-Dior-ful resumé. In the first official photos from the campaign, Lawrence’s hair is pulled back — which showcases her porcelain skin, and bold brows — and she has on subtle brown eye shadow, and a light pink lips (one of the 44 new shades in Dior’s new lipstick collection, which is set to relaunch on September 1). The very feminine and simple face is juxtaposed with not only her black leather and floral top, but the attitude she’s giving off her pouty lips and sharp stare as well. Save on your Car Insurance It’s official: Lawrence is a woman of all trades…and shades.

Union, Shell discuss meeting on U.S. refinery strike: sources HOUSTON (Reuters) - The United Steelworkers union (USW) and representatives for several U.S. refineries discussed on Thursday a possible resumption of face-to-face negotiations to settle a 26-day strike, two people familiar with the discussions told Reuters. No date had been set as of Thursday for resuming direct meetings with Shell Oil Co, which is representing the refiners, the sources said. About 6,550 USW members were on strike at 15 plants, including 12 refineries that account for one-fifth of national capacity. "The USW continues to be ready and willing to resume negotiations with Shell at any time," said union spokeswoman Lynne Hancock. Shell Oil Co, the U.S. arm of Royal Dutch Shell Plc , confirmed making contact with the union. Direct meetings between negotiators for the USW and Shell broke off on Friday, after refinery owners balked at a possible settlement and the union ordered walkouts at three Motiva Enterprises LLC [MOTIV.UL] refineries co-owned by Shell.

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