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Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Collaborate With Antonio Sánchez on New Song ‘I Think We’re Past That Now’

Mexican-American multi-instrumentalist and drummer Antonio Sánchez has enlisted Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for the new song ‘I Think We’re Past That Now’. Co-written by Reznor, Ross, and Sánchez with lyrics by Reznor, the track is taken from Sánchez’s upcoming album Shift (Bad Hombre Vol. II), which is due for release on August 26 via Arts Music. Check it out below, along with the album’s cover art and tracklist.

In addition to Reznor and Ross, Shift (Bad Hombre Vol. II) features contributions from Dave Matthews, Becca Stevens, Meshell Ndegeocello, Kimbra, Rodrigo y Gabriela, and more. Talking about the process behind the album, Sánchez said: “My anger transformed. And the fact this material did not originate with me changed the equation. It helped me to bring a fresh perspective and a sense of wonder to “What else can this be?” And as a result of pandemic-related delays, I keep joking about my having been pregnant for a couple of years… and now there is a really epic baby.”

Shift (Bad Hombre Vol. II) Cover Artwork:

Shift (Bad Hombre Vol. II) Tracklist:

1. Opening [feat. Ignacio López Tarso]
2. Eh Hee 2.0 [feat. Dave Matthews and Pat Metheny]
3. Mi Palabra [feat. Ana Tijoux]
4. The Bucket [feat. Becca Stevens]
5. I Think We’re Past That Now [feat. Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross]
6. Alambari [feat. Maro]
7. Doyenne [feat. Sonica]
8. Risa de Mujer [feat. Lila Downs]
9. Trapped (Red Room) [feat. Thana Alexa]
10. Comet, Come to Me [feat. Meshell Ndegeocello]
11. Waiting [ft. Antonio Sánchez]
12. Risa de Mujer (Interlude) [feat. Lila Downs]
13. El Agua y la Miel [feat. Silvana Estrada]
14. Suspended Animation [feat. Kimbra]
15. M-Power [feat. Rodrigo y Gabriela]
16. Closing [feat. Ignacio López Tarso]

Keeping your hair long and strong like Ariana Grande

After years of watching the famous singer Ariana Grande wear her long waist-length ponytail, who doesn’t want to have sky-high styled long hair? But do we know that it wasn’t that long ago that Ariana’s fab looking pony was just a dream for her? So, the big question here – how can we have such long, nourished, strong hair? The simple answer is following a smart hair care routine. Growing your hair stronger is about following a two-fold approach – reduce damage throughout the shaft and second, provide an optimal growing scene at the root level. For some females, growing long and fab looking hair just happens naturally but for most of the women, setting up our daily hair care routine is crucial to achieve great results. Let’s speak about everything one needs to know and do to grow longer, stronger and thicker hair – the right way!

Use what suits your hair – the right shampoo and conditioner

It’s too obvious and we all know yet worth repeating – different hair types need specific types of hair products that cater to our individual hair needs. You must understand that scalp condition is important for good health of your hair, and scalp health can be improved by ensuring a clear surface.

For instance those with thin hair should try out volume building shampoo and conditioners to boost the thickness and add shine. Those who have coarse hair should opt for products that tame frizz in the hair and add nourishment.

Apply scalp scrub that contains salicylic acid and/or glycolic acid as these prevent sebum build-up by stripping away the outer cell layers. Any scrub and shampoo that help get rid of buildup without taking away your scalp’s natural oils should be good enough. Taking care of your scalp is also one big factor that promotes healthy hair. It would be best to do some research on dry scalp black hair care, how to maintain a healthy scalp, and what products to apply and not to apply on the scalp.

Never over wash

Natural oils are important as there is nothing better than them for your hair. While rinsing away the product buildup is important to maintain a healthy scalp, don’t over do as it can harm your hair. Also, distribute the natural oils evenly by gently brushing your hair regularly.

Eat right

Having strong and long hair isn’t just about using the right products the right way, it is also about what you are putting into your body. You need to feed your hair inside out, just like any other part of the body. Ensure you up your protein intake by including items such as beans, nuts, whole grains and so on. Some of us experience constant hair loss – this could be a sign that your diet is not up to the mark and might be low n protein.

Avoid heating tools

Heating tools can damage your hair and lead to frizz and breakage. So, it’s time to put away those heating tools and let your hair be natural and original. If at all, you are recommended to use heat for your hair, take extra care to protect them with heat protectant. Also, finishing your shower with a cool rinse is always a good idea.

Upcoming Affordable Fashion Brands in the UK

British clothing manufacturers may give your wardrobe a luxury update without breaking the budget. Britain has a long history of exceptional fashion workmanship and invention when it comes to garment manufacturing and design.

Whether you’re wanting to add to your capsule wardrobe with long-lasting pieces or make a bold statement, British clothing manufacturers provide a wide choice of designs for all situations and, most importantly, are affordable. British clothing labels such as Reiss, Whistles, and Ted Baker are well-known and admired across the world for their trend-led style while yet including timeless features. You can count on British labels for everything from your best jeans to your best winter jackets, with high-quality products that hint at fashion trends for 2022.

While American clothing companies, such as Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger, tend to be more preppy, and Italian and French clothing brands give timeless splendour, the greatest British clothing brands offer far more than iconic Burberry trench coats. With a trend-driven look, each brand has its own identity, guaranteeing that there is a British clothing brand to suit your preferences.

So, which brands are the most popular? This article examines some of the most promising fashion houses.

The Nensi Dojaka

Nensi Dojaka is swiftly establishing herself as the go-to designer for ‘OUT out’ ensembles. The label’s now-iconic black asymmetric mini dress was among The Lyst Index’s ten hottest women’s products in Q1 this year, and it gained on average over 7,000 searches per month for the rest of the year. It was loved by everyone from Bella Hadid and Jourdan Dunn to Sophie Turner and Emily Ratajkowski.

The Christopher John Rogers

Christopher John Rogers has swiftly established himself as a popular fashion powerhouse, thanks in no little part to his ever-growing number of celebrity followers, which includes Lady Gaga, Michaela Coel, Bella Hadid, and Karlie Kloss. After landing a Target deal, an appearance in the Gossip Girl revival boosted searches for the brand by 73% in July.

The Day 6

Looking for a fun new ‘fit without breaking the bank? Day 6, a new London label that debuted in June 2021 and specialises in inexpensive fun and sensual print-centric clothing. Everything is developed, machined, and manufactured in the United Kingdom, resulting in minimum waste. Come summer, the ruched mesh minis and slit-front flares will be ideal party wear.

The Harris Reed

Harris Reed’s namesake label, which is known – and admired – for its gender flexible approach to design, sprang to prominence courtesy of a certain Harry Styles. Following the publishing of Styles’ Vogue December 2020 cover wearing one of Reed’s outfits, searches for the designer increased by 189% at the start of the year. Reed went on to create a debut design line, receive the GQ Breakthrough Designer of the Year Award, partner with Missoma and MAC Cosmetics, and earn a ‘Leaders of Change’ award at the Fashion Awards in London during the next twelve months.

The Attico Brand

It’s no surprise that The Attico has celebrity followers such as Hailey Bieber and Dua Lipa. Dua even donned a zebra-print bikini from the company in her music video for ‘Love Again,’ which had a 224% increase in page views after its debut in June. In the second quarter of 2021, the swimsuit style was one of the most popular in the globe, with a demand for the brand up 65% from the beginning of the year.

The Christopher Esber

Although the Australian designer has been around for more than a decade, his party-ready outfits and belly flossing embellishments are very Instagrammable and ideally correspond with the visual vibe of 2021. Searches for the brand increased by 54% year over year, with searches for the company’s dresses alone increasing by 49%

The Andrea Brocca

The world of couture is often difficult to get into, but for Andrea Brocca, a 25-year-old Italian-Sri Lankan designer, it’s been a whirlwind journey. He not only completed his education at the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne and Central Saint Martins in London, but he was also named the Guinness Book of Records’ youngest couturier at the age of 16. Since then, he’s dressed everyone from Lady Gaga to Rina Sawayama for Temperley, Prabal Gurung, Ellery, and Bottega Veneta.

His debut collection, which debuted at Paris Couture Week this summer and was picked up by many a Vogue cover and celebrity, including Jourdan Dunn, who wore his spiral rose gown to the 2021 British Fashion Awards in December, is made entirely of deadstock fabrics such as silk moiré, organza, and sustainable leather. Keep an eye out.

Inspired by Alien Perfume

Like ALN, the version of Alien perfume, the premium online perfume assortment closely mimics the designer originals. It’s a classic perfume for women, and the greatest part is that it’s not too pricey.

Many of the inexpensive perfumes offered online have little resemblance to the authentic brand smells. That is not the case with the Alien-inspired scent. It is often regarded as the best perfume for ladies, suitable for both day and evening usage.

Inspired by Neroli Sauvage

Neroli Sauvage is a freeing, brave smell with a touch of the wild about it, as the name suggests. The version employs many of the same elements to create a scent that is equally appealing to both men and women. The crisp, acidic notes of grapefruit and bergamot are soothed and intensified by neroli and verbena after the first spray. Finally, a fascinating, sultry sensation is created by the base note of ambergris.

Inspired by Turbulence

Looking for a cheap way to sample Turbulences’ delightfully flowery aroma? We have the right scent for you. Turbulence, the mix, gives you all the elegance of the original scent without the astronomical price tag.

This perfume features a wonderfully unusual blend of smells, including earthy base notes of musk and velvety leather. This is complemented by a lovely bouquet of gentle flower scents, including delicate magnolia and fragrant rose.

Conclusion

London is fashionable. It’s tough to ignore the chic British fashion when wandering across the city. The town is awash in dapperly dressed modern guys in sharp suits and well-dressed women in stylish ensembles. Fortunately, London boasts a plethora of reasonably priced high-street brands. Check out the above 14 fun, trendy, and still-affordable British labels if you require a wardrobe overhaul but don’t want to spend a fortune.

Burna Boy Releases Video for New Song ‘Last Last’

Burna Boy has dropped a new song called ‘Last Last’. Produced by Chopstix, the track samples Toni Braxton’s 2000 single ‘He Wasn’t Man Enough’ and comes paired with a music video directed by Burna Boy. Watch and listen below.

‘Last Last’ is lifted from the Nigerian star’s forthcoming album LOVE, DAMINI, which is set for release on June 30. “That’s how I like to sign all my letters, because I didn’t know the proper [signoff],” Burna Boy said of the album title in a recent Billboard interview. “It’s a bit personal [because] it’s bringing you into my head on my birthday — when you turn 31 and ain’t got no kids, everything is going good and bad at the same time. You reflect and then you get as lit as possible. Then you sleep and wake up and reflect again. I’m reflecting on everything — what I’m doing and what’s happening where I’m from. Where I’m from is a part of where I’m going.”

 

For New Players: Winning At Online Bingo With No Wagering!

Introduction

Most articles that talk about Online Bingo almost exclusively try to goad you into getting free spins, wagering ridiculously and treat bingo as just a gateway to online gambling. With those articles, the point is not to help you win, but to help push their agenda to get you hooked on the site. 

Even if you are going to be betting the wagering amount, the wagers are designed to induce pressure and make players commit bingo mistakes. This is how websites pay you little and take a lot. That way you blame the losses on the bingo and the small winnings on the site, where it should really be the other way around.

This article is here to teach new players like yourself the tools needed to play clean and keep what you win in online bingo! 

Online Bingo?

Even if the five W’s and one H aren’t present in the headline, you know this question well. In fact, if you’re reading this article you must already have one or two reasons why you’re looking into Online Bingo in the first place.

Fact is, Online Bingo has exploded in popularity from its relatively humble origins on Web 1.0. The Bingo we know from real over the board bingo is present in its online form but much improved upon. Online Bingo is everything we want bingo to be: exciting, fast and convenient.

With Online Bingo, it takes a lot of play skills out of the online casino, enabling a lot of players to focus on the macro strategy and not worry about tripping on the game-skill requirements of online poker or online card games.

This has made Online Bingo a popular pick both for bored professionals earning to pass the time and for those down on their luck in real life. 

Whichever you fall into, in the eyes of the gods of bingo, you’re the same, so just buckle down and listen. 

We’re going to be going through two very important things you should know that will give you the best chances of winning. 

Card Selection

Why pick your cards?

Let’s say you’re going to be running a marathon. If you’re any sane human being and are taking this seriously, you will want to be picking your shoes, your outfit and your diet carefully, right? Now take that analogy and bring it to the bingo table. Why would you simply settle for a card when you know that selecting carefully can potentially improve your performance?

Why do people not pick their cards then?

That is a question that still puzzles pros to this day. The fact is, a lot of online bingo players are starry-eyed from the free spins and tired from their day jobs, so they gloss over key strategic elements like this and just play along. Most beginning players think they’re just “trying it out for a while”, so they just start a match with a random card and wonder why they don’t seem to be winning.

Who is Granville?

This is where Granville comes in. Granville is the last name of a financial writer Joseph Granville. You will hear his name come up a lot when it comes to bingo strategy. He’s most famous for developing a theory that states that given a long enough time, each number in a bingo pool will come out in an even frequency. 

How do I play with this in mind?

Many players use this theory and turn it into a few actionable steps. 

First, they try to optimise their card selection for as even of distribution as they can on numbers that end between zero and nine.

Secondly, if they can, they’ll even keep an eye on the first digit of a number and try to balance that too. 

Lastly, they will purposely pick games where people are not buying many cards, and play long games where they will get a closer-to-even distribution of numbers.

In fact, if you figure this out and play enough games using it to select your cards, you will find yourself doubly advantaged. We have already discussed how a lot of new players don’t bother to use selection to their advantage, but did you know that these people are actually worse off selecting cards?

Most people are bad at picking anyway

Pros have found that the criteria that most casual players use to select their cards run exactly opposite to Granville’s theory. This comes from a combination of cognitive biases and shows that we really cannot rely on unfounded intuition. 

So, when you do this and select your cards well, you give yourself a huge boost in win percentage!

Money Strategy

Most sites will tell you that you should buy more cards to improve your win percentage you should simply buy more cards. While this sounds completely logically true, it is these simple truths that trick new players into wagering more and playing more cards than they should.

Diminishing Returns

Those of you familiar with game theory or strategy game discussion will know this terminology from back to front. The law of diminishing returns seems to turn up everywhere from games to investing and mathematics.

Let me demonstrate what I mean. Let’s assume that each card you purchase is the same price. You’re entering into a room of 99 other players with two cards each. So, for the first card you purchase, you will be putting yourself at 1/199 chances of winning, which is just over 0.5%. 

Now you might think to boost this by buying more cards, so you buy in with ten more hoping to overpower the room through your betting size. 

This would put you at 11 cards, which would put you at 11/210 chances of winning, which puts you at about 5.2%. Not bad, right?

Let’s take a closer look.

Well, with one card, with the money you paid per card you were getting a 0.5% chance of winning, which should tally up with however much the pot is. 

With 11 cards, you are only getting 0.47% per card, and if I were to illustrate it further, with 21 cards you would be putting yourself at 0.45% per card.

This sounds like such a pedantic difference, but know that this adds up. 0.05% in 21 cards adds up to 1.05%. Now you calculate what a hundredth of the pot is and tell me if you’re willing to throw that out the window.

Conclusion

Well, that has been it. The moral of the story? Calculate and play smart, not emotionally. Stick to the plot and focus on playing good bingo. Bingo may at its core be a game of luck, but there’s a reason pros win and you don’t. 

Good luck, and always play responsibly.

Albums Out Today: Kendrick Lamar, The Smile, Florence and the Machine, Ethel Cain, and More

In this segment, we showcase the most notable albums out each week. Here are the albums out on May 13, 2022:


Kendrick Lamar, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers

The long-awaited follow-up to DAMN. has arrived. Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, which Kendrick Lamar announced last month via a link to his Oklama website, is his final album Top Dawg Entertainment. It boasts collaborations with Portishead’s Beth Gibbons, Summer Walker, Ghostface Killah, Thundercat, Baby Keem, Sampha, Kodak Black, and more, while the voice of spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle appears prominently throughout. The record also features production from Pharrell Williams, the Alchemist, Sounwave, Boi-1da, Beach Noise, Duval Timothy, DJ Dahi, DJ Khalil, J.LBS, and others. A few days ago, Lamar shared his first song as lead artist since 2018, ‘The Heart Part 5’, the latest in his long-running ‘The Heart’ series.


The Smile, A Light for Attracting Attention

The Smile – the new project of Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood and Sons of Kemmet’s Tom Skinner – have released their debut album, A Light for Attracting Attention, via XL. Produced by Nigel Godrich, the record was preceded by a series of singles, including ‘Free in the Knowledge’, ‘You Will Never Work in Television Again’, ‘The Smoke’, ‘Skrting on the Surface’, and ‘Pana-vision’. It features strings by the London Contemporary Orchestra as well as a full brass section of contemporary UK jazz players such as Byron Wallen, Theon and Nathaniel Cross, Chelsea Carmichael, Robert Stillman, and Jason Yarde.


Florence and the Machine, Dance Fever

Florence and the Machine is back with a new album called Dance Fever, out now via Polydor Records. The album was mostly recorded in London over the course of the pandemic, and it is co-produced by Florence Welch, Jack Antonoff, and Dave Bayley of Glass Animals. According to press materials, the record lyrically draws inspiration from the tragic heroines of pre-Raphaelite art, the gothic fiction of Carmen Maria Machado and Julia Armfield, and folk horror films like The Wicker Man, The Witch, and Midsommar. The follow-up to 2018’s High as Hope was previewed with the singles ‘My Love’, ‘King’, ‘Heaven is Here’, and ‘Free’.


Ethel Cain, Preacher’s Daughter

Released yesterday via Daughters of Cain, Preacher’s Daughter is the debut album from Ethel Cain. Clocking in at 75 minutes, the follow-up to last year’s Inbred EP features the previously shared tracks  ‘American Teenager’‘Gibson Girl’ and ‘Strangers’. The album was mostly written, recorded, and produced by Cain, who collaborated with a number of multi-instrumentalists including Matthew Tomasi and Colyer. A press release describes Preacher’s Daughter as “the age old tale of an American family who refuses to learn from history and is therefore doomed to repeat it,” in which “mother forsakes daughter and daughter forsakes mother in a battle with no real villain and no real winner.” Read our review of the album, and revisit our interview with Ethel Cain.


Mallrat, Butterfly Blue

Butterfly Blue is the debut full-length by Mallrat, the project of Australian singer-songwriter Grace Shaw. It follows three EPs – 2016’s Uninvited, 2018’s In the Sky, and 2019’s Driving Music – and includes the advance tracks ‘Your Love’‘Teeth’, and the Azealia Banks-assisted ‘Surprise Me’. “I’ve always valued music that is interesting, beautiful, and unpretentious. Something timeless and not reactive,” Shaw said of the album in a statement. “Butterfly Blue was made with that in mind. It’s a demonstration of not pretending to be anyone else.” Read more about the album in our Artist Spotlight interview with Mallrat.


Kevin Morby, This Is a Photograph

Kevin Morby has followed up 2020’s Sundowner with a new record titled This Is a Photograph, out now via Dead Oceans. The album was helmed by Morby’s frequent collaborator Sam Cohen, who also produced 2016’s Singing Saw and 2019’s Oh My God, and features contributions from Cassandra Jenkins, Makaya McCraven, Tim Heidecker, Alia Shawkat, and more. “Sam Cohen and I wanted to throw everything at the wall with this one. It’s about the battle every family faces, that of chasing the clock, to live our lives and hold onto one another for as long as possible,” Morby explained in a statement. “That, and, the dreams that come with being a young family in America and where those dreams eventually end up.”


Quelle Chris, Deathfame

Quelle Chris has a new LP out called Deathfame via Mello Music Group. The Detroit rapper produced the album alongside Chris Keys and Knxwledge and features guest appearances from the likes of Navy Blue, Pink Siifu, Denmark Vessey, J Jig Cicero, and Cavalier. Ahead of its release, Chris dropped the singles ‘Alive Ain’t Always Living’ and ‘The Sky Is Blue Because the Sunset Is Red’. His previous album was 2020’s Innocent Country 2, a collaboration with Chris Keys, with whom he also worked on the score for Judas and The Black Messiah.


Say Sue Me, The Last Thing Left

Say Sue Me have dropped their last album, The Last Thing Left, via Damnably. Since forming in 2012, the South Korean band has released two other full-lengths, We’ve Sobered Up and 2018’s Where We Were Together, as well as four EPs. The new record features the promotional singles ‘No Real Place’, ‘Around You’ and ‘To Dream’. “This album has the theme of some realization, eventually the realization of love,” vocalist and guitarist Sumi Choi explained in a press release. “Love in relationships, love for oneself, and the ultimate love gained after realizing those two things!”


The Black Keys, Dropout Boogie 

The Black Keys have returned with a new album, Dropout Boogie, which follows last year’s Delta Kream and arrives one day before the 20th anniversary of the band’s debut LP, The Big Come Up. Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney’s latest features the singles ‘Wild Child’ and ‘It Ain’t Over’ as well as contributions from ZZ Top’s Billy F. Gibbons, Reigning Sound and Oblivians’ Greg Cartwright, and Kings of Leon’s Angelo Petraglia. “It’s the natural chemistry Pat and I have,” Auerbach remarked in a press release. “Being in a band this long is a testament to that. It was a real gift that we were given. I mean, the odds of being plopped down a block-and-a-half from each other in Akron, Ohio–it just seems crazy.”


Moderat, MORE D4TA

Moderat, the collaborative project of Apparat and Modeselektor, are back with their new album MORE D4TA. It marks the electronic group’s first new full-length in 6 years and includes the previously shared songs ‘MORE LOVE’, ‘Easy Prey’, and ‘Fast Land’. In 2018, the duo announced they would be taking an extensive break after touring in support of 2016’s III and spent two years away from each other before deciding to continue working together. Across 10 tracks, MORE D4TA deals with feelings of isolation and information overload the group experienced following their hiatus.


Bear’s Den, Blue Hours

Bear’s Den have issued their fourth LP, Blue Hours, via Communion Records. The album sees the British folk duo reuniting with longtime producer Ian Grimble. “Blue Hours is a kind of imaginary space you get into at night, a place where you process difficult things or where you try to figure everything out,” the band’s Andrew Davie said of the album. “While making the record we wanted to get across a kind of simmering intensity with the song and the idea of someone trying to keep their shit together while wrestling with these darker thoughts and feelings. We wanted to get across a sense of bravery & triumph in saying, ‘sometimes I can’t pull myself out’ of these difficult situations. To celebrate the difficult moments because we all have them. They are a universally shared experience even if it feels sometimes like they’re not and you’re the only one who feels them.”


Other albums out today:

Emma Ruth Rundle, EG2: Dowsing Voice; Obongjayar, Some Nights I Dream of Doors; Lyle Lovett, 12th of June; Victor Mucho, Moonlight in Visby; Mandy Moore, In Real Life; An Moku & Stefan Schmidt, Zwischenraum; The Chainsmokers, So Far So Good; Sam Gendel & Antonia Cytrynowic, LIVE A LITTLE;Ye Vagabonds, Nine Waves; Yves Jarvis, The Zug; Gentle Sinners, These Actions Cannot Be Undone; Luke Steele, Listen to the Water; Flanger Magazine, After the Bend; Craig David, 22; Sister Ray, Communion; Nectar, No Shadow; Modal Melodies, Modal Melodies; Moon Tooth, Phototroph; Perel, Jesus Was an Alien; Haress, Ghosts.

My Chemical Romance Return With New Song ‘The Foundations of Decay’

My Chemical Romance are back with their first new song in eight years. It’s called ‘The Foundations of Decay’, and you can listen to it below.

Produced by Doug McKean, Gerard Way, and the band’s guitarist Ray Toro, ‘The Foundations of Decay’ arrives ahead of the MCR’s reunion tour, which kicks off next week in the UK. It’s the band’s first new song since ‘Fake Your Death’, a song that appeared on the 2014 greatest hits compilation May Death Never Stop You. Their last studio album was 2010’s Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys.

Spring to Summer: 5 Tips for Transitioning Your Wardrobe

When seasons change, it is an exciting time, but it can also be confusing. It feels like just when you’ve gotten into a rhythm of wearing the perfect seasonal wardrobe, there’s a new season creeping just around the corner. Well, we’re here to help!

You can be prepped and ready to look your best in the new season’s weather by keeping a few things in mind. Here are five tips for you to easily and smoothly transition your spring wardrobe into summer.

Layers for Showing Off in Hotter Weather — For days with unpredictable temperature rises and drops, having cute layers to add and remove as needed is key. Stock up on cute sports bras to put underneath your springtime athleisure tops in case the day gets too hot to handle.

We love a cute sports bra peeking out underneath a loose tank or cropped tee. Pair that with some high-waisted biker shorts or light fabric leggings for a breathable and weatherproof look during season changes.

Athleisure outfits are the perfect style to take you from spring to summer comfortably — plus, you’ll be ready to jump in and get involved in all of the fun outdoor activities that the new season will bring.

A Secret Helper for Flattering Outfits — Temperatures are rising along with hemlines as summer makes its way onto our calendars. You can feel held in and secure in those tight and clingy pieces with a little help from some shapewear. There are countless styles and levels of compression available, which means that there’s always a shapewear garment for your specific outfit or need.

More women than ever before are experiencing the magic of shapewear products. The industry has been growing steadily and is forecast to continue to grow over the next several years. Why? Because it works, and women are learning to love the way they look in their sexiest outfits.

Spring style trends include loose, flowing maxi dresses but summer is all about those hotter, sexier outfits that hug your curves. So reach for your sexiest summer dress and know that you’ve got a new secret weapon to help you wear it confidently. From high-waisted compression shorts or panties to extra-firm bodysuits or corsets, you can smooth out your curves, look firm and feel secure as you rock that summer dress.

Swap In Sweaters for Jackets — As spring showers go away, we can start to swap in our lighter sweaters and cropped hoodies in place of denim jackets or heavier pieces. A light fabric sweater or a soft cropped hoodie is a perfect outer layer option for beach evenings or unseasonably cold days that don’t have a chance of rain.

When sporting a seasonal transition athleisure look, we especially love the way a thin, light sweater looks tied around your waist. You’ll look cute and be prepared for the weather of the day.

Like we said before, layers are the key to dealing with ever-changing temperatures between seasons, so keeping them lightweight and stylish is the best way to transition your wardrobe smoothly.

More Linen, Less Denim — Another great way to ease into summer days is to swap out those heavy denim jeans or shorts and opt for linen and softer fabrics.

Picnics at the lake, beach or park call for comfortable fabrics that move with you, give you some coverage and also keep you cool. Your springtime denim jeans are super cute, but don’t always let your legs breathe on hot summer days.

As you try out some linen pants, dresses and shorts, this is another good opportunity for shapewear to come in and assist. A light compression garment, such as a simple high-waisted panty, is the perfect accessory underneath your linen or soft fabric summer outfits.

Shapewear lets you enjoy your summertime events in comfortable, breathable clothing and gives you the peace of mind you need. Forget about unflattering wardrobe malfunctions and wear those thin, light fabrics all day long.

Don’t Forget the Shoes — Last, as your wardrobe moves with you from spring to summer, remember that shoes can make or break an outfit. Stash away your thick spring boots and booties so you can bring out your light sneakers, sandals, wedges and flats.

A heavy shoe or boot in the summer season can look out of place and throw off the entire vibe of your wardrobe. Try a strappy sandal with linen pants or shorts, or a classic all-white sneaker paired with a short, floral dress. Espadrille wedges are a seasonably appropriate shoe that goes well with any summer outfit as well.

Let your feet breathe on hot summer days and bring harmony to your outfits with the right footwear choice. For tips on transitioning your wardrobe, don’t forget the shoes; check out Shoe Time for the best options.

The time between seasons changing can make it difficult to choose what to wear. Slowly transition out your heavier pieces and rotate in lighter fabrics, tighter and sexier outfits and tons of cute, layerable athleisure pieces. Remember that shapewear is your best friend and secret weapon for all of your short, clingy summer wardrobe needs. Cheers to brighter, hotter days full of comfort and cuteness!

The complete coach: A look at how Carlo Ancelotti has dominated Europe’s top five leagues

Following Real Madrid’s recent La Liga success, being crowned the champions of Spain for the 35th time in their rich history, Los Blancos boss Carlos Ancelotti has won just about everything worth winning in European football — quite literally!

The Italian has won a wealth of both domestic and continental cups and titles during his lengthy career, which has now spanned over four decades — too many to sit here and list, in fact.

But having already won four of Europe’s top five divisions (the Premier League, Ligue 1, Serie A and the Bundesliga), the Spanish top flight was the one major title missing from his glittering CV.

Now he is about to get his hands on that elusive La Liga trophy though, and history has been made — as Ancelotti writes his name in the history booked as the first-ever coach to win all five of Europe’s top leagues!

On the grand scale of things, that is a monumental achievement — one that may never be replicated, as well. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at how Ancelotti achieved what seemed the impossible. Read on to find out more!

Serie A: AC Milan – 2003-04

Already a Champions League winner with AC Milan, beating his former club Juventus to the European Cup at Old Trafford the previous season, Ancelotti won the Serie A, the first league title of his career, with the San Siro outfit in 2003-04.

Milan lost just twice all season, with their second defeat of the campaign coming against Reggina on the penultimate game week when the title was already wrapped up — ultimately finishing 11 points clear of Roma. Ancelotti would win a second UCL with Milan before joining Chelsea in 2009.

Premier League: Chelsea – 2009-10

The presence of a dual Champions League winner in the Stamford Bridge dugout was more than enough to make Chelsea one of the favourites in the Premiership title odds, and Ancelotti delivered the league in his first season in England.

It was a fierce battle between the Blues and Manchester United at the top of the table, with the title race going right down to the final day of the season. But Chelsea held their nerve, thrashing Wigan Athletic 8-0 to beat Sir Alex Ferguson’s men to the league crown by a single point.

Ligue 1: Paris Saint-Germain – 2012-13

Infamously sacked by Chelsea in the Goodison Park tunnel following a defeat to Everton at the end of the 2010-11 season, Ancelotti’s next stop on his managerial career was the French capital — taking over Paris Saint-Germain in December 2011.

The first season since being bought by Qatar Sports Investments, Ancelotti failed to deliver the Ligue 1 title in 2011-12 — losing out to Montpellier by three points. But he made amends the following campaign, clinching the title with two games to spare and later finishing 12 points clear of Marseille. It was PSG’s first title triumph since 1994.

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich – 2016-17

After leaving Paris for Madrid at the end of the 2013 season, Ancelotti spent two years in charge of Real — winning a third Champions League, but his inability to deliver La Liga title ultimately cost him his job.

A couple of months later, he was revealed as Bayern Munich boss — replacing the outgoing Pep Guardiola. Der FCB, unsurprisingly, breezed to the Bundesliga title, losing just two games all season and finishing 15 points clear of German top-flight newbies RB Leipzig. After losing the dressing room, Ancelotti was sacked by Bayern in September 2017.

La Liga: Real Madrid – 2021-22

With stints at Napoli and Everton following on from his Bayern dismissal, many claimed Ancelotti’s time at the top was well and truly over. But Madrid came calling last summer and the Italian packed his bags in Merseyside and jetted off for a return to the Spanish capital.

And this time around, Ancelotti delivered the domestic goods — bringing La Liga title back to the Santiago Bernabéu trophy room after Los Blancos’ cross-city rivals Atlético Madrid had it stored in their cabinet at the Wanda Metropolitano for the last 12 months.

Post Malone and Roddy Ricch Team Up for New Song ‘Cooped Up’

Post Malone has joined forces with Roddy Ricch for the new song ‘Cooped Up’, which is taken from his upcoming album twelve carat toothache. It marks the first time the duo have appeared on a track together since the ‘Wow.’ remix. Check it out below, along with the LP’s newly unveiled artwork.

Speaking about the new song with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Malone said: “I’m trying, man. I’m trying. I’ve been out of my bag for a long time, and I’m trying to hop back in there, man. We knew what we wanted to say, and we knew what we wanted to express, not only in a song but in that particular moment on the album. And yeah, it just came super naturally. I couldn’t even tell you. I was probably on the shitter when I wrote it.”

On collaborating with Roddy Ricch, he added: “He’s just such an incredible man and just a natural performer and vocalist and lyricist. And he just gets after it, and it’s so cool. Dude, and just to watch him grow. And he’s such a beautiful, beautiful man. And so talented, man. I’m so pumped.”

twelve carat toothache lands on June 3 via Republic. Post Malone will perform ‘Cooped Up’ on Saturday Night Live this weekend.

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