The Bikini swimsuit was introduced by Louis Réard four days after the first nuclear device was detonated over the Bikini Atoll. Réard hoped that his swimsuit’s revealing style would create an “explosive commercial and cultural reaction” similar to the social reaction the nuclear explosion.
Brides Are Swapping Heels for Sneakers and We’re Here for It
A lot of people find weddings a little intimidating. There’s the big life change it represents, of course, but on top of that there’s a lot of cultural pressure to make it an impossibly grand, very expensive, perfectly glamorous event. But as Diply recently profiled, one current wedding trend is a little more relaxed.
Instagram is filling up with shots of brides exchanging uncomfortable fancy wedding shoes for good ol’ sneakers.
Check out those laces!
Use discount code “INSTA10” for 
off your purchases! #weddingwire #weddinginspo #weddingconverse #bridalconverse #weddingday #swarvoskiconverse #bridetobe #bridalconverse #wedding #weddingphotographyThe idea is popular enough that Converse has a whole wedding line??
Hangi arkadaşınız giymek isterdi, aşağıya etiketleyin! 
| Fotoğraf: @chardphoto #converse #bridologYou can go with the highly-customized angle!
xx #christmasweddingOr the color-coordinated…
Delicate pearls sequins and glass beads set on an ivory jacquard base Link in bio ! . . . #instafashion #instasale #instashoes #embroideredshoes #embroideryart #sneakies #newlaunch #rosegold #bridalsneakers #indianwedding #indianfashionblogger #handembroidery #embroideredsneakers #bridalshoes #instabride #indianbrideOr just stick with the comfy classics – it’s your day, after all!
The benefits for an outdoor wedding are obvi!
wedding sneakers-> link in bio . . . . #shuzdesign #designyourshoes #personalizedsneakers #weddinggifts #weddingflatshoes #weddingsneakers #bridetobe2019 #maidofhonor2019 #vjencanje #shuzdesign #bridalflats #bridalsneakers #weddingshoes #weddingseason2019 #autumnwedding #winterweddinginspiration #autumnweddinginspirationIt’s not just in America either – check out this example from a bride in India!
. Break the trend and experiment with your shoes, the other positive thing is you can totally rock the dance floor in them. . Sneakers 
~ @monishajaising Photo 
~ @intocandidphotography Photoshoot ~ @wedmegood . #desiclassybrides #bride #indianbride #india #indian #desi #monishajaising #desibride #bridalsneakers #sneakers . Follow 
@DesiClassyBrides for more inspiration 
.
What do you think? Would you consider sneakers for your big day?
Let us know in the comments if you’d hop on this trend.
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Super Tacky ’70s Outfits That Need to Come Back Right Now
Do you remember the 1960s and ’70s? Sure you do! Even if you weren’t alive at the time, you know there was plenty of polyester, swagger and pant suits galore!
The really with-it couples didn’t just wear hip fashion. They teamed up their wardrobe to form matching power couple fashion statements that, upon reflection, are insane. Because there’s nothing that says, “I’m codependent and proud” then not being able to dress in something that doesn’t match your partner.
Still, I kind of wish that matching outfits would come back in a big way. I think it would actually be hilarious. Ironic, creepy, and did I already say hilarious? Let’s do this people!
But first, let’s see some fantastic examples of matching gone… right?
1. Three’s Company
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2. You Complete My Color Palette
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3. Denim Power!
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4. The Quickest Of The Knits
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5. Vests and Sweaters and Jackets, Oh My!
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6. Sweaters And Suits And Sweaters And Suits
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7. The Road Is Official Hit, Jac!
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8. Paisley Paradise
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9. So, On The Left… What’s Going On There? On The Right? Pretty Adorbs.
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John Hetherington, the inventor…
John Hetherington, the inventor of the top hat, caused a riot when he first wore it in public in 1797. He was arrested for “a breach of peace” after several women fainted and a young boy’s arm was broken in the commotion.
This Is Why Black Clothes Seem so Slimming
If you’re anything like me, a quick scan of your closet will show you one thing: you wear a lot of black. For me, it’s not because I’m satanic or allergic to the rest of the color palette. Rather, it has to do with the fact that black clothes are unquestionably slimming, especially for a guy of my size who needs all the help he can get. And for the rest of my black-wearing brethren, science backs up our undying loyalty to the slimming magic of black clothing.
The reason black clothes make us look sleek and slim is due to the way our visual system processes light. It all comes down to an irradiation illusion— a concept written about by 19th-century German physicist Hermann von Helmholtz. Author of the foundational Handbook of Physiological Optics, Helmholtz discussed the interaction of physics, physiology and psychology in how we perceive certain colors and spaces.
Wearing a Christmas jumper:
• limited seasonal wear
• ugly
• basicWearing a black turtleneck:
• slimming
• makes you look like a spy
• feels a bit like being choked— Paul (@schierneckeretc) December 18, 2019
But the obsession with illusions dates back even farther – to the 1500s, with Galileo Galilei’s curiosity about why some planets appeared closer to the naked eye than with a telescope. Turn the clock far ahead to 2014 and an answer finally appeared.
Researchers at the State University of New York College of Optometry studied the electric signals from neurons in the visual areas of human, cat and monkey brains. The test subjects looked at a mix of light shapes on dark backgrounds, dark shapes on light backgrounds, light shapes on gray backgrounds and dark shapes on gray backgrounds.
Pros to wearing all black: it’s slimming and looks professional.
Cons to wearing all black: everyone knows I had powdered donuts.
— Emily Rogers (@emilylouise22_) December 17, 2019
Based on their findings, the researchers discovered that the two sets of neurons respond differently to light and darkness. The dark (off) neurons responded more strongly to dark shapes on light backgrounds. On the other hand, the light (on) neurons, even with the same amount of contrast, had a significantly greater response.
Whether you believe in the science or you think your eyes are playing tricks on you, black is not only fashionable but makes you look more fit. A black blazer or pair of jeans will make you look slim and sleek the next time you’re out on the town.
It’s science.
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Former Victoria’s Secret Employees Share 10 Things They Want You to Know
Having a job at Victoria’s Secret looks “easy,” but employees are actually quite well-trained.
The store was born out of a desire to make sure people felt comfortable shopping for intimate items. Since 1977, Victoria’s Secret has been the go-to lingerie shop for people of all backgrounds.
The company has launched the careers of many a model and employed thousands of people at its retail locations. Here are some things they want you to know about their experiences.
10. Employee training is rigorous
Andrea, a former employee who worked with the company between 2015 to 2019, explained that everyone is trained for almost 6 weeks so they can better serve customers. She told Mental Floss,
“Whether you’re somebody who’s had a mastectomy, or somebody who’s transitioning, or somebody who’s getting a bra for the first time, that’s what we’re there for and that’s why we do our jobs.”
9. Employees can suggest other retailers
Victoria’s Secret may be the best-known lingerie retailer in the country, but employees can help you find what you need somewhere else if they don’t have a bra or item that fits your needs.
And since they carry sizes ranging only from 32AA-40DDD, some customers definitely need these suggestions.
8. In the past, looks were a bigger deal
Victoria’s Secret was once known for promoting models who were very thin. This was a large part of the company’s culture, and so, historically, the brand would hire thin employees to work at their retail stores, too.
That time is gone.
With slumping sales, Victoria’s Secret is now trying to revamp its image by diversifying. One former employee, says of this era,
“They would hire someone pretty over someone smart or capable. It was definitely part of the ‘fantasy.’”
7. Employees know how to deal with absent-minded boyfriends
Not every boyfriend or partner knows their girlfriend’s size. That’s why employees often suggest other gifts, such as gift cards, sprays, and body lotions.
Expert bra fitters are good, but not good enough to guess the bra size of someone who isn’t actually there.
6. Customers can get too comfortable
Customers are supposed to feel comfortable when they shop at Victoria’s Secret, but employees sometimes spot customers going way too far. Andrea once saw a customer use a pink bow on a bra to do something it wasn’t designed for…
“She takes it and she flossed her teeth with it in front of me. I was like ‘No!’ It’s so gross.”
5. There are some sweet benefits
Not everything is about training and seeing people do strange things. Employees get some nice benefits while they work at Victoria’s Secret, including decent pay and paid time off.
And as any retail worker will tell you, not every company will do the same for its employees.
4. Holidays can get zany
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Customers know they can get good deals during the holidays, but employees have to clean up after their messes and deal with extra foot traffic. Andrea says things can also get physical.
“I’ve literally seen grandmas punch each other in the face.”
3. Here’s how to avoid talking to sales reps
Not everyone likes talking to strangers, but company employers have to approach you asking if you need help. Andrea provides a small life hack for the timid shoppers though.
“A good trick if you don’t want help is to remember the name of the person who you’re introduced to. So if the first person is like ‘Hi, my name is Stephanie,’ and then two or three more people come and say ‘Do you need more help?’ just say ‘Stephanie’s helping me, thank you,’ and they will leave you alone.”
2. There’s a reason for the scent
You may have noticed Victoria’s Secret often smells like it was bathed in body spray. That’s because employees are required to spray the store with it. Along with other sales tactics, such as showing you a new bra and offering a store credit card, you can expect employees to try to sell you whatever scent is bombarding you at the store.
1. A lot of items are “damaged out”
People often try to return things that are already ruined, and some customers damage items they try on. An ex-employee said about her former job,
“The worst part was having to damage out [retail speak for taking an irreparable item out of circulation] underwear that girls had tried on without leaving their own underwear on.”
There are some valuable secrets! Which ones surprised you? Let us know below!
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The miniskirt is named after…
The miniskirt is named after the Mini Cooper and not the skirt’s size. The designer, Mary Quant loved Mini Cooper cars and named the garment after them, saying that car and skirt were both “optimistic, exuberant, young, flirty,” and complemented each other.
People Whose Clothes Blend Seamlessly into the Background
Picture this: have you ever accidentally worn an outfit that made you blend in with your surroundings and you felt kind of foolish about it?
These photos are NOT like that because they are the work of a very skilled photographer, but they sure are beautiful to look at.
Photographer Joseph Ford has a book dedicated to this kind of work called Invisible Jumpers. Take a look at these pics.
1. That is pretty impressive.
2. Up the escalator you go.
3. Matching with a building.
4. This one is great.
5. A seamless transition.
6. Knitted for a perfect fit.
7. Blurred into the background.
8. Identical twins, identical clothes.
. . . 'Identical twins Mady and Monette Malroux had been a long-admired pairing to Ford. Adorned in matching tutus, filled with mischievous abandon, their life-long interwoven existence fitted the project perfectly. They capture our imagination immediately, appearing cryptic from the onset.' Laura Noble of @lanoblegallery, from the introduction of @josephfordphotography and @ninadoddknits's new book. 'Invisible Jumpers' is available online now (limited edition prints too).9. Tiles for days.
10. Yellow for the win.
Do you have any photos of yourself like this?
Let’s see ’em in the comments!
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Meet the Guy Who Made the First-Ever Pair of Edible Underwear
You may be wondering: how the heck did edible underwear become a thing? Luckily for you, we’ve got a history lesson on the topic.
It all started with the phrase, “Eat my shorts.”
Edible underwear was invented in the early 1970s by a man named David Sanderson. He was smoking marijuana and drinking wine when he randomly remembered that his older brother used to tell him to “Eat my shorts” when he was being annoying.
David had a lightbulb moment. What if there were shorts that you could actually eat? His partner, Lee Brady, thought it was a great idea, and the rest was history. Candypants, as they called it, was born.
Unlike many other drunk ideas that seem “brilliant” at the time, Candypants was a smashing success. People bought them in droves, and the media buzzed about the risque new item.
This original edible underwear was constructed from a sheet of edible candy, made from sugar, food starch, glycerin and other ingredients. One pair retailed for $4.95.
Photo Credit: Wikipedia Commons
At this time, they were considered a novelty gift item — not an adult sex toy item, as they are today. Even nunneries and nursing homes ordered Candypants from David and Lee’s new factory!
As business grew, they eventually filled $150,000 of orders every month. They became so wealthy that they bought a mansion and installed a disco.
But people at adult sex stores wanted a piece of that pie, too. Knockoff versions of Candypants became common, and now you can find all manner of edible undergarments at sex stores.
Photo Credit: Amazon
Meanwhile, you can still buy the original version of Candypants on Amazon.
In case you were curious, they reportedly don’t taste very good.
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Meet the Guy Who Made the First-Ever Pair of Edible Underwear
You may be wondering: how the heck did edible underwear become a thing? Luckily for you, we’ve got a history lesson on the topic.
It all started with the phrase, “Eat my shorts.”
Edible underwear was invented in the early 1970s by a man named David Sanderson. He was smoking marijuana and drinking wine when he randomly remembered that his older brother used to tell him to “Eat my shorts” when he was being annoying.
David had a lightbulb moment. What if there were shorts that you could actually eat? His partner, Lee Brady, thought it was a great idea, and the rest was history. Candypants, as they called it, was born.
Unlike many other drunk ideas that seem “brilliant” at the time, Candypants was a smashing success. People bought them in droves, and the media buzzed about the risque new item.
This original edible underwear was constructed from a sheet of edible candy, made from sugar, food starch, glycerin and other ingredients. One pair retailed for $4.95.
Photo Credit: Wikipedia Commons
At this time, they were considered a novelty gift item — not an adult sex toy item, as they are today. Even nunneries and nursing homes ordered Candypants from David and Lee’s new factory!
As business grew, they eventually filled $150,000 of orders every month. They became so wealthy that they bought a mansion and installed a disco.
But people at adult sex stores wanted a piece of that pie, too. Knockoff versions of Candypants became common, and now you can find all manner of edible undergarments at sex stores.
Photo Credit: Amazon
Meanwhile, you can still buy the original version of Candypants on Amazon.
In case you were curious, they reportedly don’t taste very good.
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