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This 'Pitch Perfect' Rehearsal Footage Is, Well, Pitch Perfect


Pitch Perfect is the gift that keeps on giving—and how appropriate that, just after Christmas, the cast has bestowed upon us yet another gem of a present (hey, it’s a little late, but we’ll take it). If you might recall, actor Skylar Astin, who plays Jesse Swanson of the Barden Treblemakers in the Pitch Perfect series, is one of the first two movies’ shining stars. But even though Astin left the Treblemakers (and us!) in the third film, that doesn’t mean he’s gone forever. In fact, he was clearly missing the film’s cast when he posted a little something to Instagram on Friday: a clip of rehearsal footage from the first Pitch Perfect—and it’s never been seen before now. Even better? Rebel Wilson—Fat Amy of the Barden Bellas, of course— joined in after his post with a little gift of her own.

“FBF to this never before seen rehearsal footage of PP1!,” Astin captioned the post. “Featuring an invisible @bensplatt (who was probably at a fitting or something) ?” The videos feature the Treblemakers prepping “Right Round” and the “Bright Lights Big City” x “Magic” mashup.

Wilson joined in the fun by releasing her own behind-the-scenes footage on her YouTube channel. It’s the very first rehearsal of the “I Saw the Sign” mashup the Bellas would go on to perform in the ICCA semi-finals. “Back in 2011, we were just getting to know each other and work together as a team,” she captioned the clip. “This is the first rehearsal of our Bella’s semi-final performance for the ICCA’s. Our choreographer AJ would record us so we could learn the routines and get better.”

And for the very first rehearsal ever of the song and choreography, they sound incredible. Check it out—and then get ready to queue up Pitch Perfect for some lazy New Year’s Day viewing:

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This Makeup Eraser Pen Makes Getting Perfect Eyeliner So Much Easier


There’s a special place in my heart for fun, cheap eyeliner markers. Back in the day—pre-Stila and Kat Von D—I could only find bright eyeliner colors in beauty supply stores. Even now that I’ve got options (and access), I can’t really help myself when walking past Sally Beauty. It doesn’t help that I’m eyeshadow illiterate. A crease cut alludes me, but a cat eye is my jam. There’s an obvious downside to cheap eyeliner pens though: most of them are really smudgy. Budge-proof liner comes with a price that I’d rather not pay. Instead, I’ve mastered the art of the touch-up.

Makeup wipes were my go-to for years, but they can be irritating, especially if they get in your eyes, and you almost always lose a layer of foundation or hard-earned highlight when you go the wipe route. Makeup remover swabs are great if you have space in your purse for a box of them, but I’ve found that even the best ones require a bit too much rubbing. This fall, I found a third option that beats out both wipes and fancy Q-tips and works so well that I’ve been rolling in compliments on my “perfect” cat-eye abilities. While it’s nice that people think I’m extra-skilled with eyeliner, the truth is I’m not. I just keep a stash of Lashfood’s Chamomile Makeup Erasers in my makeup bags, totes, and purses.

Here’s how it works: the tip of the pen is made of charcoal. If you’ve ever worn a charcoal face mask you already know it has an uncanny ability to suck up dirt, and the same goes for this little makeup eraser. The formula inside the pen contains a lot of the same ingredients as the hardest working makeup wipes, but it’s infinitely easier to use. It’s more precise, there’s less waste, less mess, and doesn’t leave my eyes feeling irritated thanks to an infusion of chamomile.

It’s also great for when your lipstick feathers or migrates onto your chin after lunch and helps tone down brows if you go too hard when filling them in. It works just as well on bright colors as deep, dark pigments, and while it’s only available on the Lashfood website, for now, it’s well worth the $18 (think about it, that’s like three cheap eyeliners). The best part, honestly, is that these little pens fit right into my life, which is the whole point of beauty tools: they should make makeup easier and let you do you with minimal hassle. With this eraser, consider that mission accomplished.

Lashfood Chamomile Makeup Eraser Pen, $18, lashfood.com

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Labello Lip Balm: Why It's Perfect for Chapped Lips


Something about traveling for me invariably means losing lip balm. There was the time I was outside of Taos, New Mexico, stuck Yelping the nearest Walgreens. Another time I frantically searched the aisles of a tiny health food store in Ojai, California. And maybe most memorably, when I was 19 backpacking through Italy one summer, desperately looking for the nearest neon green pharmacy sign. It happens a lot; my collection of lip balms I haven’t lost yet basically serve as postcards from the places I’ve been. The one thing about a lip balm emergency, though, is that you usually can’t be picky—literally anything will do—which has led to a lot of so-so discoveries.

But when I was in Rome earlier this fall, again with insanely chapped lips, I found myself once more looking around another foreign pharmacy. And that’s when I saw Labello, the very same balm I fell in love with (and promptly ran out of) during my backpacking trip so many years before. It’s technically a German brand, but Italians love it. Rightly so, because it’s the cushiest balm on the planet. It’s both no-frills and wildly luxurious feeling. You know how your lips look and feel after a shower—all plumped up and ridiculously moisturized, basically peak hydration? That’s exactly what you get with this balm. The scent is a non-annoying blend of shea butter and almond oil, and it leaves this perfect blurred-out finish. I’m very into the retro packaging with its ‘80s skiing-in-the-Alps vibe. But most important is its staying power. It’s the perfect companion to lipstick, no matter how drying the formula. It does its job well. So this time around I picked up a couple tubes of the classic flavor and a tinted berry one.

I later came to learn the brand is actually a sister to the widely-available-in-the-US Nivea, but I still love my Labello. And, in an even better recent discovery I made, I can get it Amazon Primed to me by, like, tomorrow—who knows when I’ll be in Italy next.

Labello Lip Balm, $13 for a pack of 2, amazon.com

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101 Perfect Holiday Gift Ideas Under $100


The aftertaste of peppermint in your hot beverages means we’re entering peak spending season. All the holiday party outfits, provisions for potlucks, and, of course, gifts start adding up at an alarming pace. And while you want to make sure every present feels thoughtful and special, you don’t have to spend your entire salary (or at least what feels like it) on them. You also don’t have to waste time stressing out about it, either. We’ve found 100 awesome gifts under $100 that’ll surprise and delight your loved ones, without stretching your budget. We wouldn’t blame you if you pocketed some of these for yourself, either. Go forth and gift!



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Ashley Graham’s Perfect Going-Out Look is Only $76


We know Ashley Graham can slay the runway, the pages of a magazine, and pretty much any direction she decides to smize in. This is also true for red carpets: Whether she’s wearing a Marina Rinaldi naked dress to accept her Model of the Year award at Harper’s Bazaar UK’s Women of the Year event or a chic red and white H&M gown to the Met Gala, every single look elicits ‘ooh’s’ and ‘aah’s’. And though we don’t want to pick favorites, we must say that we have to appreciate when she crushes it in a get-up that doesn’t break the bank. So, when she wore a white-hot two-piece with a $76 price tag to an event in New York last night, you bet we were excited.

Graham attended the launch event for Forevermark’s Tribute Collection in New York. She may have been celebrating diamonds, but the crop top and midi skirt combo she opted to wear for the occasion rings in just under $100. She paired Meshki’s Mila Long Sleeve Crop Top ($38) with the Ailana Jersey Midi Skirt (also $38.) Please appreciate how good Graham looked wearing pieces we can actually afford.

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We love when celebrities opt for fashionable items that are comfortably within budget. (Just a few days ago Selena Gomez wore a $205 Madewell outfit on a date with Justin Bieber.) Kendall Jenner and her $10K Saint Laurent glitter boots are great and all, but we can’t exactly add those to our virtual carts. Plus, what’s better than an affordable outfit that looks far more luxe than it is? Way to go, Graham.

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Unwrap Your Perfect Holiday: 10 Merry and Bright Gifts for Everyone on


Holiday shopping feels less daunting when there are tons of fun gifts to choose from—and there are so many fun options at Macy’s this season. If you like your holiday cheer with a pop of color, and who doesn’t—hello, neon acrylic!—or a hint of cheekiness, then your holiday shopping can start and end with this collection. Click through for 10 of our favorites.



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