The Crazy Reason I Decided to Ditch My Bra

There isn't a ton that Kendall Jenner and I have in common: I'm not a top model, my family isn't rich or famous, and I definitely don't have people — fans, paparazzi, the media, etc. — dying to know my every move. But one thing KJ and I do share? The fact that genetics have blessed us with fairly small chests. Only I wasn't as happy about it as she was.

Growing up, and especially in high school and most of college, I was obsessed with wearing a bra, solely because I hated the way my clothes — and maybe my body in general — looked without one. A quick trip the store? I "needed" to wear a bra. Sleepover with friends? That baby wasn't coming off. I didn't own a single piece without padding because life and my outfits looked "better" with cleavage.

Even after gaining confidence as I got older, you'd rarely catch me without a little something to give me a little something. But then, in 2014, something changed: Kendall Jenner truly exploded onto the fashion scene, rocking a fully sheer top in Marc Jacobs' Fall '14 show — and it turns out the girl, small chest and all, didn't care a bit that she was exposed. Later that year, she showed up at Coachella in a sweatshirt that said "I Have No T*ts," and was soon (and still is) speaking out about her love of going braless and showing her nipples. She admittedly thinks it's a sexy look.

"I really don't see what the big deal is with going braless," Kendall wrote in a blog post on her site called "Free the Nipple". "I think it's cool and I really just don't care! It's sexy, it's comfortable, and I'm cool with my breasts. That's it!"

Perhaps it's because I frequently write about the model for work, but slowly, I've started to see what Kendall is talking about. Through street style alone, she and other women have shown me that a variety of outfits do look good sans that extra support, even more so if you have small breasts. More importantly, Kendall seems supercomfortable and confident with her body, and I've started to feel silly worrying about how I looked in certain shirts or whether or not someone can see my nipples. (The no-nipple thing has truly started to seem weird to me — it's just a body part!)

It's strange to type, but Kendall going braless and then talking about it inspired me to do the same. Bodysuits that show some side-boob? I'm down. Dresses where even a strapless bra will stick out? It's time to go au naturel. I'll now take trips to the store, meet up with friends, and even spend date-night dinners without a bra, and it's a lifestyle/trend I've grown to love.

So if you're addicted to your bra like I was, dare yourself to ditch it for a day. I promise, once you try it, you might just feel freer, more confident, and — just like Kendall — a bit sexy, too.

Pokémon Go Has Started A Surprising New Beauty Trend

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll be well aware of ‘Pokémon Go’, the new iPhone and android game which is taking us all in a time machine back to our childhood.

We all remember that excitement in the playground at school when we finally got hold of that Pikachu card we’d been dying to find, and whilst we may have all thought Pokémon was a thing of the past, it has well and truly landed back on the scene recently.

You only have to look out the window to see people glued to their phones, desperately trying to find the nearest Pokestop – but what does Pokémon have to do with beauty, you say? Well whoever said Pokémon was just for boys has been seriously proven wrong… introducing Pokémon nail art!

This is the hot new trend that Pokémon obsessed beauty buffs all over the world are now trying – and some of them are super impressive!

Whether you want to make a more subtle tribute to your favourite new game, or you want to display your Pokemon obsession for the world to see, there is bound to be a nail design to suit you.

Whilst loads of people have gone for the traditional red and white pokeball design, (aka the ball that you throw at Pokémon to catch him), there are also some majorly complicated looks being flaunted too…

Yes, some Pokémon pros have actually gone as far as painting on the characters in miniature nail by nail, and it must have required some serious dedication.

Why choose between Snorlaz, Bulbasaur, Jirachi and Squirtle when you can have them all?

Another popular Pokémon look making an appearance is, (of course) nail art featuring the much loved Pikachu, which involves painting the nails yellow and then drawing on his eyes, nose, mouth, and his famously rosy cheeks!

Pokémon fans who like all things pink are opting for Jigglypuff, who’s known for making people fall asleep by singing lullabies. This Pokemon monster looks as cute as he sounds – and, come on, the fact his name is Jigglypuff is enough of a reason alone to paint him on your nails!

There are even some blingy Pokémon fans who have gone all out and put diamantes on top of their nail art – because who said Pokémon couldn’t be pretty?

Sure, they might not be for everybody, but it can’t be denied that Pokémon nails are certainly having a beauty moment.

See the Fashion Trends from the Floor of the Republican Convention

The fashion at political conventions is both timeless and contemporary.

Delegates and dignitaries who head out every four years to the national meetups stick with the tried-and-true: bold reds, whites and blues; colorful hats, buttons and stickers; standard slacks and sport coats.

But within that rigid framework, there is endless variation, with each convention bringing its own themes and each delegate having their own special flair.

It is another part of the pageantry of democracy in action, the individuals expressing themselves even as they join together in a larger whole. From a distance, the hats and buttons and sunglasses blend together, forming a colorful composite.

Photographer Landon Nordeman visited the Republican National Convention in Cleveland to capture some of that fashion up close.

Theresa May Passion for Fashion Will Bring a Touch of Glamour to Politics

Those heels are about to walk into No.10

Theresa May’s passion for fashion will bring a touch of glamour to politics.

Yes, it might be a certain kind of glamour... she reminds me of a batty old auntie who doesn’t care what people think of what she wears.

Her taste may not be for everyone, but if she likes it she going to wear it and to hell with you.

Her wardrobe will most definitely shine through the neverending sea of dull grey and navy suits during Prime Minister’s Question Time.

And while women in politics should never be judged by what they wear, it’s refreshing to see a lady who has fun with her clothes.

May’s fun sense of style livens up the corridors of power

I love her quirky touch of style, from the tartan suit to her animal print kitten heels.

She can always be relied up to show off her wild side, who else would wear a pair of thigh-high patent boots to greet the Queen.

Her flamboyance always raises eyebrows

Her flamboyant fashion sense has always raised eyebrows and I hope she continues with her funky footwear when she become the new PM.

She’s also fond of a flamboyant Vivienne Westwood suit which would her set her back a pretty penny with the British designer’s suits going for over £800.

Switching the heels for some funky flats

May has teamed the tartan suit with patent brogues that look just like a pair from Russell and Bromley priced at £215.

And the patent thigh high boots she wore to meet the Queen look remarkably similar to a pair of croc print leather boots costing £465 a pair, also from Russell and Bromley.