‘Party rages on’ Lena Dunham celebrates ‘endo scars’ on Insta

Sep 15, 2016

Like almost everything else she has dealt with in life, actress and writer, Lena Dunham, has been exceedingly candid about her struggles with Endometriosis.

Opening up about the condition in her newsletter, Lena wrote: "From the first time I got my period, it didn’t feel right. The stomachaches began quickly and were more severe than the mild-irritant cramps seemed to be for the blonde women in pink-hued Midol commercials."

"Those might as well have been ads for yoghurt or the ocean, that’s how little they conveyed my experience of menstruating," she added.

When the paparazzi thinks they're getting an embarrassing bad-day candid but you're actually like "OMG I look like a sensual Italian olive grower and I am so beautiful to myself!"

A photo posted by Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) on Jun 29, 2016 at 10:38am PDT

And after more than a decade living with with the condition, Lena eventually underwent surgery in the past year and insists the procedure has had a profound impact on her life.

"I am strong because of what I’ve dealt with," she said. "I am oddly fearless for a wimp with no upper body strength. And I am no longer scared of my body. In fact, I listen to it when it speaks."

Confirming this, Lena took to Instagram last night to share a snap of herself at a pool party she attended alongside her Girls co-stars.

"Mother bleeping pool party at the Hilton Garden Inn," she wrote, "Say hi guys! The pool party rages on."

Making reference to her condition and the surgery she underwent last November, she added: "When the Target swimsuit does a b**ch right, Endo scars & all."

Following the surgery, Lena told fans and followers: "I was better than I had been in ten years."

You go, Lena!

‘Not surprised’ Calvin Harris saw the end of Hiddleswift AGES ago

Sep 15, 2016

by Amber Saunders

Following a whirlwind three-month romance which played out in front of the world's cameras, Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston's highly-publicised relationship took a sudden turn.

The pair, who went in for some serious spew-inducing PDA over the course of the summer, hurtled towards splitsville before eventually parting ways last week.

And it sounds like Calvin Harris, also known as Adam Wiles, saw it coming from miles off.

The Scottish DJ, who dated Taylor for 15 months, was – like the rest of us – privy to the comings and goings of Hiddleswift, and apparently he didn't see it ending well.

Speaking to E! News, an insider admitted that the break-up was no big shock, saying: "Adam is not surprised that the relationship did not work with Tom and Taylor."

"He is just happy not to be in the relationship anymore and realised they were not a good fit in the end, but he wishes her the best." they added.

And while Taylor is reportedly swearing off men for the foreseeable future in an effort to concentrate on her career, Calvin is more than happy to play the field right now.

"He is dating a few different women," the source told the station. "Nothing has stuck. He is not looking for a relationship at all, just fun times with friends."

So, Calvin and Taylor's break-up might still be fresh in the minds of fans, but it sounds like the DJ is chill as ever.

" Adam is in a much better place after the breakup with Taylor.”

Well, good to know, right?

Always your own biggest critic? THIS video should help you stop

Sep 15, 2016

by Amber Saunders

We're often advised to treat ourselves like we treat our best friends, but how many of us actually do it?

When the ladies in our life lament their stretch marks, hair style or wobbly tum, we rush to their defence and insist they acknowledge all their wonderful attributes.

And yet we rarely do the same for ourselves; deciding instead to berate ourselves over every perceived flaw and imperfection.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.

In an effort to overhaul her own attitude to her appearance, YouTuber, Rachel Levin, made a video which has racked up an impressive 2.2 million views in four days.

I Am Ugly, which was shared on YouTube on Sunday, shows Rachel struggling to list her imperfections when confronted by her younger self.

"You said my dark circles were too dark, my nose was too big, my lips were too small, and my eyebrows were too bushy," the young girl say to her older self. "What else is wrong with me, Rachel?"

Everyone else picturing their own six-year-old face? Yeah, us too.

So, Twitter is LOLLING at TOWIE stars’ ‘hypocritical’ anti-surgery ad

Sep 15, 2016

by Amber Saunders

Stars of The Only Way is Essex – both past and present – aren't exactly known for the natural look.

From botox and lip fillers to boob jobs and butt implants, the guys and gals of the BAFTA Award-winning show make no secret of their love for the surgeon's scalpel.

And yet, Amy Childs and Danielle Armstrong, both of whom made a name for themselves on the reality television show, have decided to take part in a campaign which seeks to raise awareness of the dangers associated with cosmetic surgery.

In stark advertisements for non-surgical alternative 3D-lipo, Amy and Danielle are pictured in coffins with the words 'Dying to be beautiful' emblazoned across the bottom.

Commenting on the hard-hitting campaign, managing Director of 3D-Lipo, Roy Cowley explained: "The message of our Dying To Be Beautiful Campaign is very simple, exactly that; You don’t need to die to look great."

Unfortunately for many involved, the public aren't buying it, and wasted no time taking to Twitter to scorn the campaign.

"I almost spat my drink out when I read that article," wrote one social media user last night. "Both don't even look real with the amount of sh*t they've had done."

"Is this a complete p*ss take?" asked another. "Both look ridden with cosmetic surgery, defies the whole point/message!"

"Well, that's a bit hypocritical. Worst two on the show for it! LOL!" added one of Danielle's followers.

Well, that went well… ahem.

Always hated PE? Irish mammies demand kids are subjected to MORE

Sep 15, 2016

by Amber Saunders

Ah PE; the one hour of the school week where your classmates revealed themselves in their truest forms.

The competitive kid, the team player and the gal who picked daisies at the side while the ball sailed over her head; PE was a veritable study in human nature.

While sometimes we loved it and sometimes we loathed it, we generally knew it would, according to our Irish mammies, ‘do us the world of good’.

And it doesn’t sound like much has changed.

According to recent research conducted by MummyPages, a staggering 91 per cent of parents think schools need to devote more time to physical education.

With World Health Organisation statistics suggesting Ireland is set to become the fattest nation in Europe by 2030, 73 per cent of parents are concerned their children don’t participate in enough physical activity and 82% would like to see a minimum of 30 minutes physical activity per day in school.

“As it stands, Ireland ranks lowest in Europe for the amount of time given to formal physical education within the national curriculum while at the same time we are set to be the fattest nation in Europe by 2030,” says MummyPages’ Mum-in-Residence, Laura Erskine.

“It’s a no-brainer. Not only do children who exercise daily, actually perform better academically in school, they are also better behaved and are less likely to develop mental health issues during childhood,” she added.

Look, we may have hated the oddly-shaped bibs we had to rock and the fact we were chosen last on more than one occasion, but it beat long division any day.

If you’re with us on that one, sign the petition to see the weekly minimum mandatory time devoted to physical education in schools increased.

BREAKING:Man falls to his death in Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre

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Sep 14, 2016

by Amber Saunders

A man has fallen to his death at Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre in Dublin’s city centre.

According to the Irish Mirror the area has now been sealed off and an investigation has been launched into the incident which occurred shortly before 5pm this evening.

Emergency services are attending the scene.

The incident has been described by a Garda spokesperson as a personal tragedy.

The Journal has reported that an area about 20 metres inside the front entrance of the popular shopping centre has been cordoned off by Gardaí.

Feat image: Excel Recruitment

Ellen and Michelle Obama stock up on essentials, and we’re in knots

Sep 14, 2016

by Amber Saunders

When she cut loose and got down with James Corden during Carpool Karaoke, Michelle Obama confirmed what everyone had been thinking for years – she's a legend, plain and simple.

While we'd have been happy to dine out on that footage for the next year or so, Ellen DeGeneres made sure we wouldn't have to by inviting Michelle on a trip to the local CVS store.

And it's everything we could have wanted and more.

Happily playing mammy to Ellen's bold child role, Michelle indulged the chat show host by taking a trip around the grocery store like some mere mortal, and it turns out she finds the whole damn thing as stressful as the rest of us.

With almost 100,000 views since its upload this afternoon, this is the trip that just keeps on giving.

Wow! So, Grey’s Anatomy’s Callie does NOT look like this anymore

Sep 14, 2016

by Amber Saunders

It's well known that some people feel the need to get their locks chopped at the end of a relationship

But by the looks of things, it's not only saying goodbye to a relationship that makes you want to get snip-happy at the salon if Sara Ramirez's recent Instagram upload is anything to go by.

Sara, who played Dr Callie Torres for the best part of a decade in the long-running medical drama, made a decision to take her leave of the show earlier this year, and she's switched up her image to mark the new chapter in her life.

#AlreadyTimeForATrim #FastGrowingHair #HappyMonday

A photo posted by Sara Ramirez (@therealsararamirez) on Sep 12, 2016 at 7:56am PDT

Sporting a super-cropped style, 41-year-old Sara wrote: "Already time for a trim. Fast growing hair. Happy Monday."

The photo, which has amassed 87,000 likes since its upload earlier this week, has been inundated with comments from fans who are lovin' the new look.

"She looks flawless," wrote one while another added: "Omg! That's so diff, but you are still stunning, like really!" (sic)

"It doesn't matter how long or short your hair is," wrote one of Sara's fans. "You are BEAUTIFUL. Will miss you on Grey's but I am looking forward to your next acting adventure."

We think she looks amazing.

‘Ew, gross!’ Kids field THAT age-old question on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Sep 14, 2016

by Amber Saunders

Whether you remember doing it or not, there comes a point in every child's life when they confront their parents and demand to know where the hell they came from.

And depending on the parent, the answer is not always consistent.

Some arrived by stork, others were found in God's pocket and more were simply a product of, you know, mammy and daddy's love.

And with most parents preparing for the moment their offspring land them with that corker of a query, Jimmy Kimmel and his team decided to turn the table on these youngsters.

After posing the question to children in Hollywood, it's safe to say we're no longer too sure where any of us came from.

Twitter just copped THIS about Whoopi Goldberg, and it’s in shock

Sep 14, 2016

by Amber Saunders

Whoopi Goldberg has been a constant in our lives for as long as we can remember.

From her role in Sister Act and its sequel to her portrayal of Oda Mae Brown in Ghost, Whoopi has brought love and laughter to the silver screen for the best part of three decades.

And yet despite her countless movie and television appearances, there's one thing about the actress which millions of people have failed to notice…. until now.

Ladies, prepare yourselves for this one – Whoopi Goldberg has no eyebrows.

The revelation has caused thousands of Twitter users to question both their perception skills and the fact that Whoopie has gone eyebrowless… by choice.

1. A big day, indeed

Just found out Whoopi Goldberg doesn't have eyebrows (by choice) so yes, it's been a big day.

— Diane Shipley (@dianeshipley) September 12, 2016

2. How did NONE of us realise it?

Whoopi Goldberg has never had eyebrows… how did I not realize this pic.twitter.com/NEiwZbCCPi

— mariah grace (@_mariahwho) September 5, 2016

3. What are any of our lives?

It has taken me 26 years to notice that Whoopi Goldberg has no eyebrows. What is my life.

— Sylvia (@DemolitionGirrl) September 14, 2016

We mean, you think you know someone…

Mel B and Eddie Murphy’s daughter hit the red carpet, and Insta LOVE it

Sep 14, 2016

by Amber Saunders

Her conception, birth and paternity made headlines between 2006 and 2007, and yet the second eldest daughter of former Spice Girl, Mel B, is rarely seen in public.

And while Maddie, the daughter Mel shares with Stephen Belafonte often appears by her mum's side at work, nine-year-old Angel Iris seemed a little camera-shy.

However, it looks like Angel, who was at the centre of a bitter legal battle between Mel and former partner Eddie Murphy, might get a taste for the spotlight after accompanying her mum and younger half-sister to the set of America's Got Talent yesterday.

It's take kids to work day at @nbcagt with my Queens xx

A photo posted by Mel B (@officialmelb) on Sep 13, 2016 at 9:00pm PDT

Looking totally unfazed by the cameras, Angel and Madison posed alongside their mum who was clearly thrilled to have her youngest two daughters by her side before the night's taping.

Taking to Instagram in the lead-up to their red carpet moment, Mel, who has since made peace with Eddie Murphy after he demanded a paternity test for Angel, shared a snap of the trio with followers, writing: "Me and my kiddies are ready to go live on @nbcagt. Boom."

Me and my kiddies are ready to go live on @nbcagt boom

A photo posted by Mel B (@officialmelb) on Sep 13, 2016 at 4:55pm PDT

The mum-of-three then shared another rare photo of herself in public with her little ones, writing: "It's take kids to work day at @nbcagt with my queens."

Mel's fans were thrilled by the singer's insight into the relationship she shares with her daughters, with one writing: "I love Maddie's Mel hair and Angel's braids. I'm a Wannabe of your family."

Boom Nearly 10 years strong and he still makes my heart beat fast and takes my breath away,my baby boo forever #myheartandsoul #rideordie #wenocrazy #noonecantouchus #theytried #noonelikeyou

A photo posted by Mel B (@officialmelb) on Sep 5, 2016 at 11:42pm PDT

"You all look so stunning! Beautiful like their mommy. Great show tonight, wow!" gushed one of the 41-year-old star's followers while another added: "They are so precious. And you look amazing."

We're with them on that one.

Noughtie-inspired looks make a comeback, and we cannot COPE

Sep 14, 2016

by Amber Saunders

You definitely know you're getting old when you begin truly noticing the cyclical nature of fashion.

While the teenyboppers among us may be fawning over the 'latest' trends on the high street, there are an embarrassing number of us who remember them the first time around.

From last season's 90s-inspired leather backpacks and bomber jackets to this season's noughties-inspired embellished belts, one-shouldered tops and pinstripes, there are some of us at SHEmazing! HQ who could easily save a few bob this Autumn / Winter by raiding our teenage closets.

With that in mind, we have put together some of the most cringe-worthy looks which signalled the beginning of the millennium and the end of our love affair with Britney's wardrobe.

1. Denim blazers

If there are two words which clash more, we've yet to hear them.