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What shoes do I wear with this dress? If you’ve ever asked yourself that question, you’re certainly not alone. To help you navigate the holiday party scene in style, we’ve picked our favorite holiday shoe-and-dress combinations to ensure you never need to ask that question again when getting ready for a festive soirée. From the dress silhouette that’s universally flattering to the season’s must-have shoe fabric, each shoe-and-dress combination is sure to make you the most stylish girl at your next holiday get-together. Whether your style is super feminine or slightly grunge, we’ve found a pairing to match every style personality. Ready to test out these fresh ideas? Scroll through for 13 party-ready dress-and-shoe pairings and be sure to show us what you’re wearing this holiday season by using the hashtag #WhoWhatWearing on Instagram. 

11 Ravens is a Southern California-based design firm that has taken its expertise in crafting high-end furniture into the rarefied world of luxury table games.

Having already conquered fancy ping pong and pool tables, 11 Ravens are entering the electrified arena of air hockey, with 13 striking new designs.

The new line, which starts at $12,000 (for the entry-level “Malibu” model) and can run to more than $26,000 (for the Stealth Bomber-inspired “Stealth), boast the same sleek, modernist aesthetic as 11 Raven’s pool and ping pong tables. 

Materials for the air hockey tables vary, but the rink itself–where the action will take place–is made of a high-density laminate that 11 Ravens can customize at your whims. Laquer, veneer and other options are available. Each table features a commercial air blower to create a consistent cushion of air to keep the puck moving lightning fast.

Of course, all of 11 Ravens’ tables notably come with an electronic scorekeeper built in, ready to keep an automatic tally of the merciless beatings you’ll surely dish out after one of these becomes your home court air hockey table. (Buy here) 

Below, check out some of the brand’s other remarkably cool-looking table games:

Converse just released a rugged new weatherpoof collection inspired by its military heritage called Converse Mountain Club, which features reboots of three classic Converse silhouettes: the Chuck Taylor All Star, One Star, and Fastbreak.

All three styles have Gore-Tex and a DWR coating to keep your feet dry in wet winter weather, and have other features inspired by Converse’s Extreme Cold Weather Boot–a 1950s-era rubber U.S. military boot–like oversized treads, rubber overlays, visible seams, and ankle straps.

Here’s a closer look at each style:

Chuck Taylor MC18

The classic Chuck gets a utilitarian upgrade with a thicker sole, double-lacing, and printed text like “KEEP DOUBLE LACED TO HOLD FIRMLY” in place of the All Star label, which sort of brings to mind the text emblazoned on the buzzy Virgil Abloh OFF-WHITE Nike collab made by Converse’s parent company.

The Chuck Taylor MC18 comes in an all-white colorway:

And a black and white colorway, with a black upper and white toe and sole.

One Star MC18

These low-top Mountain Club One St won’t protect ankles from snow and slush, but that’s okay. They’re still waterproof and feature a sturdy rubber sole and double-lacing to keep everything firmly in place. Are you feeling the black or the tan? 

Fastbreak MC18

The Mountain Club Fastbreak, meanwhile, come in two colorways: Olive green and all-black. Either way, they really capture that military-inspired aesthetic.

The Mountain Club collection drops November 8, and will be available through the Converse website and at select retailers. 

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Elsa Hosk will succeed Lais Ribeiro as the wearer of the coveted $1 million “Fantasy Bra” at the 2018 Victoria’s Secret fashion show. 

The Swedish former Maxim cover girl and current Victoria’s Secret Angel will model the blinged-out bauble at the show, which is being filmed on November 8 in New York City. ABC will televise the entire sexy spectacle on December 2. 

The “2018 Dream Angels Fantasy Bra” boasts 2,100 Atelier Swarovski diamonds—71 carats—set in a sterling silver casing and took four craftsman 930 hours to finish. A Swarovski by Christopher Kane necklace and crystal bangles will complete the swanky ensemble. 

For the first time ever, a consumer version of the of the bra, featuring Swarovksi crystals will retail for $250 on November 29 at select Victoria’s Secret stores and online, according to a press release. 

In addition to Ribeiro, Hosk will join the likes of Jasmine Tookes, Claudia Schiffer, Gisele Bundchen, Alessandra Ambrosio and other supermodels who’ve had the honor of wearing the super-glam garment.

Celebrate Hosk’s big moment by scrolling through photos from her Maxim cover shoot above, and most stunning recent Instagram pics here:

Many women dream of dating and ultimately marrying a millionaire or billionaire and living a luxurious life of diamonds, yachts, and botox. Sadly, there’s usually a slim chance of that ever happening, because life is hard.

However, one Swedish blogger named Anna Bey has actually done it. She has been dating rich guys for years, and says she can teach any woman to bag incredibly wealthy men just like her with her online finishing school, the School of Affluence.

As the name implies, the School of Affluence teaches women the delicate art of affluency, as I like to call it. It shows ladies how they can “transform themselves” and “live up to their potential,” because “a high caliber woman will get a high caliber man,” she told Australian morning show Sunrise.

“Women in high society always have to stay on top of their game in order to keep the man’s interest and also to get the highest caliber of man,” she added.

The School of Affluence’s website boasts:

Unlock the secrets on how to become a woman of the upper-class!

This self-study, online course offers a video-based training program for women who want to become more elegant and live an upscale life.

Students will learn successful strategies on how to enter the high-society, transform themselves to classy women and establish connections that will take their life to the level of the elite.

Plus, Bey says her program gives women the chance to never work a day in their privileged lives. “I don’t think (working) should be forced upon women in high society,” she explained. “I don’t think women should be judged if they’re not working.”

Honestly, I don’t think work is ever forced upon wealthy women. One look at shows like The Real Housewives and we see that all they do is drink rose wine and fight with each other over absolutely nothing.

So, just how does one go about becoming an affluent woman? According to Bey, all it takes is completely changing yourself – both outer appearance and behavior.

To land her boyfriend, Bey apparently lost 33 pounds, got a nose job, and got fillers injected into her lips, cheeks, and chin. In essence, she bought herself a new face that rich men would notice. Simple.

It’s what’s on the inside that counts, we’ve all heard countless times…but not when you’re trying to land a billionaire, I suppose.

“I’m totally pro-plastic surgery, if it’s going to improve your life quality, which it might,” she told The Times. “It can help you attract a higher quality of partner.”

As a side note, I would like to add that minimal and expertly done plastic surgery totally can boost self-confidence in many people, and confidence is sexy. But a pair of rock hard silicone foobies and lips that look like PVC pipes? No.

“I don’t think everybody has to do this. I’m speaking to a particular type of woman who wants to upgrade her lifestyle.”

For example, Bey’s “life upgrade” landed her a dude who was so rich that “it was like being in a movie: there were always bodyguards; he’d give you cash in a bag and say, ‘Hey, go shopping.’”

That sounds great, but I’d like to take a moment to note how sketch the “cash in a bag” part sounds. Did her “extremely rich guy” not have a money launderer? Was it a plastic Walmart bag? So many questions.

Speaking with Maxim, Bey says she got her first taste of luxury when she was a teenager. “I met a rich man when I was 19 (he was 22) and once you try the good life, it’s hard to go back.”

And now, Bey is dating a rich banker, and says an average day for her consists of going to the “gym, work, beauty treatments and time for boyfriend and friends/family. Pretty standard!”

“Standard” is a loose word, but okay.

Lastly, her number one tip for any women who wants to date a man with a fat wallet? “Be classy and always stay on top of your game. Be educated, refined in your behavior and make efforts with your looks.

“Be fun, be interesting, be well-read…that will make you an interesting person and not just a pretty face to look at.”

Aston Martin recently let the world know what their 1,130-horsepower Valkyrie sounds like when its gargantuan V12 redlines. New images posted to the fabled British automakers’ Instagram feed show the $3.25 million hypercar has the looks to match its sound. 

The first image, above, shows the Valkyrie’s ultra-sleek body in a blended blue coat of paint. 

A single photo of its F1-inspired interior reveals a “reclined ‘feet up’ position” designed to ensure the driver feels as though the vehicle is an extension of themselves. 

But Aston’s boldest claim comes in the caption for the aerial image, in which they call the Valkyrie “the ultimate hypercar.” 

That’s tough talk considering that the highest hypercar echelon includes ridiculously fast rides like the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, Bugatti Divo and Mercedes-AMG Project One.

Gearheads everywhere will find out if Aston can deliver on its lofty promise when all 175 examples begin shipping as early as 2019.

Lauren Russo, 36, is a mom of two, a teacher, a certified personal trainer who runs a baby boot camp class and, with her husband, a partner in a health and wellness business.

“I love being an advocate for others to feel their best,” Lauren said.

With the help of Bare Necessities amBRAssador Kristyn, it was time to turn the tables. Lauren wasn’t getting the support she deserved from 32D T-shirt bras and sports bras from Victoria’s Secret and Target—mass retailers cater to the general population rather than specialize in designs for busty, petite women like her.

“I never even had a bra fitting until after my first son was born. I walked into Victoria’s Secret, and that was that. But those don’t cut it anymore,” said Lauren. “Aside from needing better-fitting bras, I hope I gain some knowledge what’s available out there, and some confidence.”

Given her day-to-day, she was hoping to find a superior sports bra (“I tend to wear them to teach, then linger in them”) and a good everyday bra with some lift. So that’s exactly what Kristyn found her.

BEFORE
Over the phone, Lauren listed her bra problems for Kristyn: her band was riding up, the straps tended to fall and the cups were gaping. “I’m sure there’s room for improvement here,” she said. Agreed.

Lauren’s shape also came into play in her expert fitting. She’s fuller at the bottom and shallow up top, resulting in a teardrop shape. “I feel good about my body and honor it for nourishing two kids, but the reality is that my chest ain’t what it used to be,” she said.

For all these reasons, Kristyn steered Lauren to her ideal category: seamed bras. “I’m not sure if I know what that means,” Lauren admitted. Sewn cups, rather than the molded ones, rely on the seams for stronger shaping and support, with a lift that follows natural curves instead of creating them.

The first step in the fitting turned out to be the trickiest. Lauren had a tough time measuring herself, and the first size they came up with was a 28DDD—that seemed preeeetty small. Compounded by the fact that Lauren habitually wore her bras on the tightest set of hooks and let them out over time (nota bene: go the other way!), everything Kristyn sent her in the first round of try-ons felt way too tight.

THE REVELATION
Lauren re-measured with Kristyn’s help, and they arrived at a 30 band. On paper, Lauren was still a D cup but, looking at pictures she emailed over, Kristyn could tell she needed more capacity. Lauren tried on a mixed bag of brands and styles, most of which were just…okay.

Then she put on the Panache Clara. And the Panache Envy. And the Panache Medium Impact Wire-Free Sport Bra. And the Panache Petra. Bra after bra by the brand fit her body not just fine but fabulously. Lauren knew now what she had been missing.

“Clara is so pretty, and such a perfect complement to her shape. The seams give her such great lift,” Kristyn said. The Panache Jasmine offered Lauren the same balconette structure in more patterns.

Envy’s stretch lace trim conformed to the shape of Lauren’s chest, with no gaping at all. It tacked to her breastbone like the textbook definition, making for the perfect support.

“I never would have picked this bra for myself, but I love it,” said Lauren of Petra’s foam-lined cups and demi-cup shape.

And while our best selling Panache Ultimate High Impact Underwire Sports Bra turned out to be too much bra for Lauren, the no-wire version fit her frame just right.

AFTER
“I learned that I’m clueless about the bra universe. I had never even heard of this brand before,” Lauren said of Panache, her new favorite. (In US bra designs, Lauren would wear a 30DDD. In Panache, a UK bra brand, the equivalent size is 30E.)

“Everyone need to be measured,” she added. “The days of picking up bras off the rack are over. I wouldn’t have known any of this! To have someone tell me what’s going to fit me right is priceless.”

“Lauren is incredibly consistent in this brand, which is a rare blessing for women who are too busy to have to compare one style at a time,” said Kristyn. “Now Lauren knows she can pull on any 30E Panache or Cleo by Panache balcony bra, and it’s most likely going to work for her.”

LAUREN’S BEST BRAS
Panache Clara
Panache Envy Balconette
Panache Petra Balconette
Panache Jasmine Balconette
Panache Medium Impact Wire-Free Sport Bra

To get acquainted with your own perfect brand, call an amBRAssador at 877-728-9272 x4 or chat with one at barenecessities.com.

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