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By Lexi Nisita, Refinery29

.By now, we're all familiar with the concept of photobombs. They happen on the street, at parties, in family portraits - a danger that always lurks around the corner. But we thought that Fashion Week, at least, was safe. Who could distract from the beauty of a runway shot? Better question: Who would even dare?

Well, it's happened. Or rather, it almost happened. Buzzfeed did a little sleuthing and found a rather noticeable difference between the unedited wire photos and Style.com's roundup of the Jason Wu shoe this week: A woman had the audacity to wear bright-yellow pants in the front row, so bright they were actually distracting from the models on the catwalk. But luckily, Photoshop was there to save the day! Style.com brought the pants down to a modest beige in its slideshow, allowing readers to appreciate the runway looks and saving audience outfits for the street-style photogs.

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By Nicole Catanese, Refinery29

Unless you've fallen off the social media map this week, you couldn't help but see an image of Kate Upton's barely-clothed body in the much-anticipated annual Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue every time you press Refresh. The bare-it-all beauty looked to David Kirsch, a fitness and wellness expert, founder of the Madison Square Club in NYC, and the man that, well, just about every have-to- look-good-practically-naked model has on speed dial.

Upton may have hit the genetic jackpot, but she still works to stay in top shape. "As far as nutrition," says Kirsch, "I had the benefit of being able to cook for her when we started training in the summer and getting her into my mindset and philosophy of sound mind, sound body - eating clean protein, lots of salads and greens, and avoiding everything processed." (Kirsch says she even smuggled in a bag of sliced cucumbers and celery to snack on at Knicks game. Now, that is dedication.) When she was really down to

By Dr. Frank Lipman, Refiney29

.Dr. Frank Lipman is an integrative and functional medicine physician, founder of Eleven Eleven Wellness in NYC, and the creator of Be Well By Dr. Frank Lipman. In his monthly column for R29, he'll talk about the latest health and wellness news; his favorite stay-healthy tips and tricks; plus answer your questions on how to be your healthiest, best self, every day.

When Valentine's Day rolls around, "aphrodisiac" is always the buzzword. There are a lot of foods out there that have been known to stimulate the libido, and while they aren't scientifically proven, they are certainly worth a try! Many of them have health benefits that will increase your body's overall health, and therefore your sexual health.

One of my favorite foods for this is chocolate, which stimulates serotonin production in the brain, leading to increased feelings of pleasure and wellbeing. Try adding unsweetened cacao powder into smoothies, or enjoy a piece of dairy-free dark chocolate

By Lexi Nisita, Refinery29

Stateside, those of us with no luck finding love in real life turn to the Internet for a helping hand - OkCupid, Match.com, and a host of other, lifestyle-specific dating sites. But if you've ever tried any of said sites, you know that not all of the fish in the sea are particularly fresh. So, here's the question: In a desperate moment, would you ever shell out cold, hard cash for time with a special someone? And we don't mean paying for dinner.

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In China, many women say yes. ABC News reports that searches for "rent-a-boyfirned" have gone up 884% this year, presumably due to the unusual proximity of the Chinese Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day. And, while these services come at a price, it's nothing like the exorbitant rates we hear about on Law & Order: SVU. Of course, you have to factor in exchange rates and local price points, but a full day of fun will cost you about $128. Just going shopping? That'll be $6.42 an

By Krisitian Laliberte, Refinery29

.Whether you've got a S.O. or are single and ready to mingle, Valentine's Day is all about sexy time. And, you know what that means - it's the right moment to bring out the hot, racy lingerie to make this holiday as un-PG as possible. So, what better place to start than the purveyor of all things amazing in the undergarments arena, Victoria's Secret. Just in time for Cupid, the retailer is bringing out all the stops to bring you the best, and yes, sexiest, offerings in the nearly naked department.

If scanning Victoria's Secret's doesn't put you in the mood, fret not, sweethearts. We sat down with VS angel and gorgeous-as-all-get-out supermodel Candice Swanepoel to chat all things V-Day related, as well as seduction tricks, pickup lines, and date prep. Check out our Q&A below, and get your Valentine's Day game plan started - after getting intimate with Candice, who says V-Day can't be every day of the year?

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By The Editors at Refinery29

Sure, fashion shows may only last five minutes, but with dozens of people invested in making sure that the millions of dollars at stake don't slip away, you're pretty much guaranteed that those five minutes are some of the most beautiful you'll ever experience.

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While the looks at New York Fashion Week were definitely the most commercial we've seen in years, there were a few intrepid dreamers who pushed the limits to create truly fantastical fashion and beauty creations that left us blinking. Compound that with our staff of talented photographers, and you're left with photos that'll make you feel like you got knocked over the head with a stiletto. Now, without further ado - lights, camera, fashion!

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By Gina Marinelli, Refinery29

Lingerie for Valentine's Day? Yeah, we know it's not a groundbreaking idea, but that doesn't mean we don't love to unwrap a sexy little somethin'. And this year, whether you're trading cutout hearts and tossing back truffles while watching HBO (no judgement), prepare for a little sexy indulgence, courtesy of - wait for it - JCPenney. The mass retailer has joined forces with one of our favorite lingerie lines, Cosabella, for a collection that's a bit lacy, a bit frilly, and completely crush-worthy.

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With nothing over $35, the Cosabella Amour collection is filled with sexy-yet-sweet bra-and-panty sets, as well as cheekier nighties for whatever you're planning on the 14 (or 15, or 16...). The collection is available on JCPenney right now, which means you can order up something sexy and still have time to secure your V-Day plans.

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By Erika Stalder, Designed by Isabelle Rancier, Refinery29


Real women have voracious sexual appetites - or so it would seem, judging by the hot-and-heavy messages currently dominating pop culture. Go behind the societal myth, though, and one in three women say that they're actually uninterested in sex. And, it's not just premenopausal women we're talking about; in fact, studies show that they're more sexually driven and sexually active than women aged 18-26. Women of all ages, relationship statuses, and sexual orientations can have low (or missing) libidos.

Is it really a reason to worry? Jill Blakeway, renowned NYC acupuncturist, director of the YinOva Center and author of Sex Again, says it is. "Sex in a long relationship is one of the things keeps us bonded in ways that we don't necessarily think of," she says. "In Chinese medicine, we say there's an energetic connection we create when we have sex with someone, and that's really important to a relationship." So, what's happening to