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Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Went Full-on 'Lion King' With Their Wearable Art Gala Looks


Disney is taking its 1994 classic The Lion King and updating it into a computer-animated musical that’s dropping this summer. Messing with a beloved film is risky, but we’ve felt good about this one ever since news emerged that Beyoncé would be voicing Nala. Now, it’s clear that she’s really taking her role to heart: At the Wearable Art Gala hosted by her mother Tina Lawson in Santa Monica this weekend, Bey channeled her character in the most impressive way.

Queen Bey showed up to the event in a glistening gold Georges Hobeika-designed bodysuit that had a lion’s face proudly sewn on the front. Because she never does anything halfway, she added feathers for the lion’s mane, tons of sequins, and a stunning draped cape. Of course, her hair and make-up were styled to go with the regal look.

A few photos she posted on Instagram (keep swiping through!) also show the adorable outfit and headdress that her mini-me Blue Ivy chose for the occasion. In a video clip Bey posted, you can even see Blue Ivy singing along to “The Circle of Life,” showing that pretty much the entire family is getting into Beyoncé’s part in the new film.

The Wearable Art Gala is an event put together by Where Art Can Occur (WACO), an organization that Lawson and her husband started a few years ago. The gala is in its third year, and the 2019 theme was “A Journey to the Pride Lands”—which means Bey pretty much nailed it. She was joined at the celebration by former Destiny’s Child members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams.

The film is slated to come out on July 19, 25 years after the original was released. In addition to Beyoncé, the cast is incredible: Donald Glover is playing Simba, and James Earl Jones is reprising his role as Mufasa. We seriously can’t wait to hear what Glover and Bey do with the movie’s signature song, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.”



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This Bra Extender Is the Best Way to Make My Too-Tight Bras Wearable


There’s an industry-backed “tip” that I’ve never been able to get behind: that you should wear every bra on the tightest possible clasp and work your way inwards to looser (and more comfortable) fastenings as the band stretches out. It’s a good idea in theory—get as much use out of your undergarments as possible!—but ever since I first started wearing them, I’ve been told that it’s totally fine and even expected for the band to squeeze my torso beyond any semblance of comfort, that I just had to give it a few weeks or months to loosen up. You’re expected to deal with (well, more like tolerate) it. Well, let me let you in on a little secret: I found freedom from that too-tight grip, and it’s called a bra extender. Oh, and it only costs $7.

My lingerie drawer overflows with bras that don’t fit quite right. All of them are on the tight side, since I’ve rarely made it through the painful stretch-out period. In an effort to finally bra that I could comfortably wear for a full lifespan, I went into a boutique for a custom-fitted one—but even still, it came back, and the band was still unbearably snug. So, the tailor recommended a somewhat unconventional solution: Get a bra strap extender. It was her Hail Mary—and out of the flames of a disappointing shopping experience came the beautiful phoenix that cured my bra woes.

PHOTO: Target

The recommended product—Fashion Forms’ bra extender, which comes in a pack of three for $7—is pretty simple: a strap that’s around two inches, with hooks on one side (that fit into the clasps of your bra) and clasps on the other (for the hooks of your bra to grab onto.) I have the three-hook version, but there are also two-hook and four-hook options out there.

With this extender, I’ve been able to breathe in bras that I haven’t worn in years. Plus, I get to actually make use of what’s in my lingerie drawer—or All the Bras I’ve Loved Before, as I affectionately call them. It feels like I’ve gotten a new tool in a video game and can now go back and have fun with the quests I bypassed—except, instead of levels, they’re bras I’ve bought and abandoned over the years. That’s a different kind of win.

Fashion Forms Women’s 3 Hook Bra Extender, $7, Target

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We Tried That Wearable Vibrator You've Heard About—and It's Worth the Hype


If you read about sex toys at all, there’s a good chance you’ve at least seen the Vesper by Crave. It’s been around for a few years, and as a popular wearable vibrator, it’s long been admired for the fact that it’s pretty enough to hide its double-life as a sex toy. But why is it so recommended? Turns out, the answer has more to do with the “vibrator” aspect than the “wearable” one.

Sure, all orgasms are awesome, but let’s be real: Not all orgasms are glamorous. Getting off with a hookup in a bar bathroom might be fun, but it isn’t glamorous. The Vesper is (Fergie voice) G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S. Like, orgasming on an island while wearing eyelash extensions and fur-level glamorous. Available in silver, gold, and rose gold, the Vesper dangles around your neck as a beautiful, long necklace. Snuggled on its stem is a small, round button that turns the vibrator on. It’s surprisingly subtle, which means that, yes, you really can have it around your neck in public and the only people who will understand its true purpose are those in the know.

Is it appropriate for every occasion? That’s your call, since wearing a vibrating necklace to a family function would probably be a bold move. Still, orgasms provide stress relief, so you could sneak into the bathroom and quickly vibrate one out at your next anxiety-provoking social obligation, as opposed to drinking a bit too much champagne. (Or do both, no judgment.)

If wearing a vibrator out in public—even if only you know it’s a vibrator—makes you uncomfortable, simply wear it at home to feel fab, or keep it on during sex. But remember, if you are going to wear it as jewelry in public, now more than ever you should remember to clean your sex toys. It’s the considerate thing to do (in addition to being the safe thing).

PHOTO: Crave

See? Subtle.

Personally, one of my favorite ways to wear and use the Vesper is during partnered sex. Making love wearing nothing but a necklace is ultra-glam. Wearing a necklace that also gets you off? Even better. It vibrates at four speeds and two modes (pulsing and constant). It’s very small and thin, so it works best for focused clitoral contact or teasing someone. So many people with vaginas require clitoral stimulation to get off during penetrative sex (although, vaginas are not required, and I know people with penises who adore this sex toy), so adding a vibrator to partnered sex is never a bad idea. But sometimes you’re in the moment and might not want to get up and pull out your favorite toy from your underwear drawer, and positioning can often be the most difficult aspect of adding a toy to the mix when you’re in the Bone Zone. But the Vesper is too delicate to ever be awkward. If your vibrator is already around your neck, you’re good to go. And it’s just so pretty. Did I mention that the company will evenpersonally engrave it for you?

The first time I used the Vesper (I have the gold one) was during partnered sex, and I came like a goddess. I tried it again later while masturbating to porn. It was still beautiful and it still made me orgasm, but I almost felt bad that my teeny, chic gold necklace had to bear witness to pop-up ads. To me, the Vesper totally gives off a “light candles and fantasize about the one you love,” so I think I prefer bigger and clunkier vibrators for masturbation and the Vesper for romantic sex with bae. Fortunately, it’s small and subtle enough that you could slip it off your neck and press it against your clit during passionate sex with another person, or use it to celebrate being single after you just bought yourself roses. Gotta love versatility.

Vesper by Crave is available starting at $69 here.

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This Cute Wearable Vibrator Is Great for BDSM Beginners


The most difficult part of adding a clitoral vibrator to penetrative sex is the positioning. Sure, the addition of a sex toy is dope and can make it easier to orgasm, but you lose a hand. That’s like running an obstacle course with your shoelaces tied! So I was excited when I heard about the Desire Luxury Butterfly Hands-Free Vibrator, ($100 from Lovehoney), which aims to solve this problem by attaching a cute purple, vibrating butterfly to a sexy black harness you can wear while boning. And after trying it, I can say that Lovehoney succeeded in creating an awesome product—just not in the way they necessarily intended.

Here’s the bad news first: The adjustable harness is indeed sexy, but it doesn’t really stay in place. I loved how mine looked, but the butterfly-shaped vibrator hovered about half an inch away from my clitoris no matter how tight I adjusted the straps. It’s not like a latex bodysuit that sticks to your body as a second skin. Even with those black straps, additional pressure is required to hit the right spot.

PHOTO: Lovehoney

Here’s how the vibe fits over your waist.

I wore it with my partner while on my tummy (the easiest position to use a vibrator during penetrative sex, IMO) and still needed to take my right hand and push the butterfly against me. So no matter how hot it is, don’t expect the harness to make your added-stimulation sex “hands-free.” Even when I was on top, the butterfly didn’t fly close enough to my clit to vibrate me to instant-orgasm. Added pressure was still necessary.

Now for the good news! If you’re using this with a partner, the hands-free feature is great if you want to put them in charge. The butterfly has a remote control which allows it to move in eight different vibration patterns at 12 different speeds (like a massage chair you’d sit in while getting a pedicure). Relax with the harness on and use your hand to push the vibrator closer to your body if you need to, but give your partner the remote. Do you like the rolling hill sensation? Sorry! Time to change the channel to rapid-fire pulsations. Are you getting close to coming? Bam! Throw in some orgasm denial and slow that thing down.

By the way, “orgasm denial” is a part of dominant and submissive play and is exactly what it sounds like. When done to penises, it’s usually referred to as “edging,” but the cruel build-up is hot for people with vaginas, too. After some solid rounds of orgasm denial, when you finally do orgasm, it can be out of this world.

Unfortunately, you can only turn the butterfly on and off by pressing a button on the vibrator itself; the remote just changes speeds and vibrations. (Unless I was totally using it wrong, but I couldn’t find an on/off button on the remove for the life of me). The famed couples toy line made by We-Vibe also allows your partner to control the vibrator as you wear it, and in a far more advanced manner. With We-Vibe, you can set the vibrators to the beat of your favorite song with their We-Connect app (and you can control it from anywhere in the world). Consider the butterfly a slightly less technological method of doing the same thing. Old school, baby!

PHOTO: Lovehoney

Cute!

In the end, I ripped the harness off my body and just held the butterfly against my clit like any old vibrator. I orgasmed, but I think I could have done that with my hand or a clitoral vibrator for a quarter of the price tag. Invest in this sex toy if you really like grinding against legs, love orgasm denial, or can just afford to collect all the sex toys in the world. If you’re just looking to increase orgasms, you might want to stick with a classic clitoral vibrator.

You can get the Lovehoney Desire Luxury Butterfly Hands-Free Vibrator for $100 here.

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