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French Canadians give us tourtiere, a savory meat pie that’s both easy and satisfying for a Christmas Eve dinner to serve both family and friends. This version of the traditional pie from Maggie Rogers on AllRecipes makes ground pork the star, but many variations offer a combination of meats. One favorite uses half pork and half ground beef. Traditionally this hearty dish is served with relish or a tart and fruity ketchup. Try cranberry ketchup as an accompaniment. Tourtiere Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground pork 1 large baking potato 1 large onion, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 dash ground allspice 1/2 cup water 1 recipe pastry for a 9-inch double crust deep dish pie 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon paprika Directions

1. Bake the potato until done, 30 - 45 minutes in a preheated 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) oven. Peel and mash the potato.
2. Place the potato, ground pork, onion, spices and water in a large frying pan and simmer until very thick, for about one hour.
3. Meanwhile, prepare your pastry.
4. Line a deep-dish pie plate with pastry. Spoon in filling, spreading evenly. Cover with top crust.
5. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Cut steam vent. Bake for 50 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). If edges brown too fast, cover with a strip of foil. Serve warm.

Find the Maggie Rogers contribution on AllRecipes here, and go here to see a video on how one chef assembles tourtiere. Read More on How One British Chef Is Bringing Traditional Savory Pies Back into Style  

Time is growing short to find the perfect holiday gift for all the men you love. These are some goodies that work well for your one-and-only, your father and your work colleague. If you’re giving a little something to a brand new crush, just don’t spend too much or you’ll risk scaring him off. Starbucks gift cards and really good socks sound the right note for new acquaintances while they also make great stocking stuffers for your best beau or dad. Head phones, luxe duffel bags and second-generation Echo Dots are gifts your nearest and dearest will appreciate. Read on for more gift ideas to light up the season. Echo Dot, $40 list or $20 with Prime, Amazon Echo Dot 2nd Generation is a voice-controlled speaker that uses Alexa to play music, make calls, answer questions, set timers and alarms, and more. He’ll be able to watch videos and play games using Echo Dot to issue commands to Alexa. The ultimate virtual personal assistant can then listen, execute and control many of his smart devices at home. Bombas Socks, $12, Bombas These will be his go-to socks once he’s experienced their extreme comfort, warmth and thickness. Bombas are built for the support he needs without the extra thickness. All Bombas calf and knee-high socks are engineered with stay-up technology that provides the perfect tension and elasticity to keep them exactly where he wants them. Tight, but not too tight. Bose QuietComfort 35 Headphones, from $270, Amazon The best from Bose just got wireless. This pair of headphones comes with world-class noise canceling technology so he can get more out of them. They're engineered to make quiet sound quieter and music sound better. Experience exceptional performance without the annoying interference of noise. Enjoy superior comfort without any wires in his way. Canvas Duffel Bag, $62, Amazon Weekend treks and daily commutes are a lot easier when he totes his stuff in the Topwolfs 22" Travel Duffle Bag. This large bag holds enough clothes for two or three days. Long handles and a shoulder strap make for ease of carrying by train or bus.  This duffel bag is easy to carry when he is on the train or bus. Good workmanship and construction of leather and high-quality waxed canvas make this a good gift. Bluetooth Earbuds, $50, Amazon Phaiser BHS-780 Bluetooth wireless earbuds are a rare find— a wireless headset that sounds even better than wired. They won’t slip out during workouts or hurt after hours of listening to his favorite tracks. These buds give him the perfect, comfortable fit every time he puts them on. He’ll get a listening experience so crisp and clear he’ll swear he is listening live. A Starbucks Gift Card, $25, Amazon You know he lives on coffee from Starbucks when he’s pulling an all-nighter studying for finals or working on that important presentation. Help him hold onto his bank account with a Starbucks gift card. They come in denominations of $25, $50 and $100. Protein Powder, $16 for 1 pound, $55 for 5 pounds, Amazon Whey protein powder to help kick-start muscle recovery from his intense workout. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard is 100 percent Whey Protein Powder that comes in a variety of popular flavors. Vanilla Ice Cream tops the list of favorites on Amazon.      

Cleansing your face the right way is not just a basic part of your skincare routine but a crucial step in how your skin looks and feels. If you haven’t been using the two-step technique and the two-minute rule, you’ve been doing it all wrong. Here’s how to get it right. Starting with a gentle cleanser is important. The right ingredients won’t dry out your skin and they allow moisturizing and antiaging products to absorb more effectively. A harsh face wash that strips your skin of natural emollients leaves moisturizer struggling trying to get skin back to its baseline. Follow up with the right technique to wake up your skin to its dewy, glowing best. This is what you need to know for your freshest face. Find the right formula Don’t spend on formulas with expensive retinol or antioxidants when you’re only going to wash them down the drain after 5 minutes. Save your money for leave-on products containing the same ingredients; they’re most effective when they linger on the skin. Look for the ingredients such as sulfate-free surfactants like cocamidopropyl betaine or caprylic triglyceride. Formulas that contain replenishing ingredients like glycerin hydrate at the same time they cleanse. Make sure the ingredients list doesn't contain fragrance, which can be irritating; parabens, which are potentially toxic preservatives; or harsh soap, which is drying. Avoid alcohol, which can be abrasive to skin. Choosing cream, lotion, foaming is a matter of personal preference. People with dry skin may prefer formulas with added moisturizers, like glycerin or shea butter. Those with oily skin may favor a foaming wash that leaves skin feeling super clean. Learn the two-step technique Tackle cleansing in two steps.  Take off makeup before you wash your face to get rid of stubborn concealer or foundation. Pay special attention to areas around the eyes and nose. Many cleansers can't dissolve concealer, sunscreen or foundation completely. Use an oil-based cream, an emollient wipe or a cleansing oil, and rinse with lukewarm water and a dime-size amount of cleanser on your fingers or a clean, damp washcloth. Debate continues on how often you should cleanse. Should you wash your face every a.m. and p.m. or just once at night? Some dermatologists say simply splashing your face with water when you first wake up in the morning or skipping the a.m. cleansing altogether is a big mistake. Your skin likely will have leftover skincare product still on it from your p.m. routine. On top of that, think about the debris from your pillowcase that’s been pushed into your pores all night. Other derms counter that those with very dry or sensitive skin should cleanse once daily in the evening. If the thought of leftover nighttime gunk is enough to convince you about morning cleansing, don’t overdo. All skincare experts agree that over-washing can dry out your skin and lead to irritation. Common sense should tell you to always wash your face after a workout to prevent breakouts. Excessively oily skin needs cleansing both morning and night. Apply the two-minute timer Take enough time to get skin completely clean. The same 2-minute rule you use for brushing your teeth works equally well for glowing skin. Lather up for 60 seconds, rinse for another 60 seconds and then pat skin dry. Leaving behind tiny traces of makeup or even cleansing product will prevent the amazing and expensive follow-up treatment from penetrating properly. While your skin is still damp, start applying the next treatments. The moisture on your skin can help to pull the next moisturizer or treatment into your skin. If you get distracted and allow your face to dry, simply wet skin again with a spritz of hydrating essence. Read More: This Is How You Should *Really* Be Washing Your Face    

Dick van Dyke sings and dances again in “Mary Poppins Returns” and Angela Lansbury puts in an appearance as the balloon lady, but the movie icon who ruled the original is missing. Julie Andrews declined a cameo role in the anxiously-awaited sequel to the beloved children’s classic. Was she jealous that Emily Blunt is taking over her role? No, her rejection stemmed from the exact opposite motivation. Far from exhibiting small pettiness, Andrews’ reason for turning down an offered cameo is just what you would expect from the classy star. Director Rob Marshall revealed to Entertainment Weekly Andrews reaction to the proposal. "Julie was incredibly gracious, and we talked about it in a very general way but she made it clear right up front. “She said, ‘This is Emily’s show, and I really want it to be Emily’s show. I don’t want it to be, 'Oh, here comes that Mary Poppins.' I don’t want that. I really want her to take this and run with it, because she will be brilliant,'" Marshall quoted Andrews as saying. "She had known it was in the works, then we said, ‘We’re doing it,’ and she said, ‘Oh, thank God,'" Marshall said. "Then we said, ‘And we’re thinking of Emily Blunt,’ and she just threw her hands up in the air and said yes. I think a lot of people feel that way about Emily’s work." He added: "Julie will always be, for me and for everybody, the most astonishing performance as Mary Poppins, winning the Oscar and bursting onto the scene so brilliantly. But Emily is the perfect person to carry the torch, and I know Julie feels the exact same way. She loves her." So Andrews decided to stay away so Blunt could make the role her own. "She immediately said no . . . She said, 'This is Emily's show and I want her to run with this. She should run with this. This is hers. I don't want to be on top of that,'" Marshall explained. Andrews told Marshall, 'Do you know what this is? This is Emily's version of her and I don't want it to be that she's playing Mary Poppins the whole way through but then I come in and there's like oh, but there's the real Mary Poppins, you know?'" The new movie focuses on the Banks children, now grownup, and on Michael Banks's three young children during the era of the Great Depression. The Banks’ former nanny returns to the family after a tragedy strikes. Her plan is to bring joy back into their lives with the help of lamplighter Jack, who is played by Lin-Manuel Miranda in an echo of the first movie’s Bert the Chimney Sweep. The van Dyke cameo doesn’t reprise Bert; movie icon is cast as the son of the original film’s villain Mr. Dawes, Sr.      

Pantone’s announcement that Living Coral will be its Color of 2019 comes just in time to close out this year with some carefree happiness. The shade represents “playful expression,” and symbolizes our “innate need for optimism and joyful pursuits,” according to the Pantone Color Institute. The organization describes Living Coral as “an animated, life-affirming shade of orange, with golden undertones.” But TBH, it’s pink. Pink that’s a little loud, but softer than red. Look for the color online and you’ll find it in the range of salmon and papaya. Those golden undertones give it’s a sunny hue, so it’s not to be confused with millennial pink. The selection also gives a nod to a threatened environmental treasure. “Living Coral is evocative of how coral reefs provide shelter to a diverse kaleidoscope of color,” said the Pantone press release. How can you start adding Living Coral to your life? Look to the designers who anticipated Pantone’s selection and filled their Spring 2019 collections with the hue. Prada served up sweet coral camisoles while Brandon Maxwell made use of the shade for a traditionalist shirtdress. Coral dresses studded with shells from Joseph Altuzarra remind us of summers by the sea. The color looks good with gold jewelry, a big straw bag and a tan against the backdrop of a sunny, sandy beach. Use Living Color to subtly brighten your winter wardrobe with a cashmere sweater or go bold with a mid-length raincoat. It’s an ultimate cool-girl lipstick color. Pair it with light blue or teal in home décor. Use it at home as an accent color in a papaya-hued blanket or tiny delicious soaps for the bathroom. Take a look at these Living Coral pieces that will cheer your winter days and take you optimistically into the New Year. The Elder Statesman Highland Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater, $710, net-a-porter.com. This turtleneck sweater from the Los Angeles based-label The Elder Statesman will keep you super cozy when the temperatures drop. Hand-spun from sumptuous cashmere, this turtleneck style is cropped for a slightly loose fit and finished with chunky ribbed trims. The bold coral hue works equally well with inky tailoring and rich jewel tones like burgundy or emerald. Marine Serre Hooded PVC Raincoat, $777, farfetch.com Salmon pink hooded PVC raincoat from Marine Serre features a snap button closure, a gathered drawstring waist and zip-away hood, a printed logo to the front and a print to the rear. Face dreary days with style and a pop of color. Tarte Quench Lip Rescue Balm, $19, Sephora Adds a nice sheer pink color to lips and is super moisturizing. Hydrates without feeling sticky. Look for the coral shade in the Rainforest of the Sea™ Collection. TOME Bow-Tied Cropped Top, $297, farfetch.com Sustainable NYC label TOME delivers a 100 percent silk tie-front blouse in salmon. Team it with the TOME draped midi skirt in vermilion red for a colorful pairing. Rachel Comey Emory Earrings, $125, Shopbop Big, bold, and artfully interesting, these Rachel Comey earrings in lucite are a unique take on a classic hoop earring. They add a fun, statement-making style to pump up any outfit. Santa Maria Novella Windsor Soap, $30, smallflower.com Soaps with a characteristic spicy scent of bergamot and cinnamon. Box of 3 bars. Cold Picnic Papaya Knit Blanket, $200, coldpicnic.com This 50” x 60” color-block blanket warms any room with it’s salmon tones. Made in the U.S.A. of 80 percent recycled cotton and 20 percent polyester. Read More: 11 Ways to Shop Living Coral, Pantone's 2019 Color of the Year  

Looking for a kinder, gentler way to build your booty? Try the barbell hip thrust, and you’ll be able to train glutes with heavy weights while skipping potential back pain. This Instagram favorite poses little risk of injury when performed correctly yet it outperforms squats and lunges for activating muscle fibers in the glutes. Placement of the weight for the barbell hip thrust eliminates the possibility of compressing the spine, which can be a problem with squats and top-loaded barbell movements.

Trainers recommend that beginners concentrate on the basics of hip thrusts before adding the weight of a dumbbell and then advancing to the barbell hip thrust. Focus first on hip mechanics, foot placemen and feeling the connection between the glutes and the movement.

You’ll need to use a weightlifting bench that is approximately 12 to 14 inches in height. You may have to try different bench heights to find that one that works best for you.

To perform the movement effectively, extend the hips to the top position. Your pelvis should be in a posterior pelvic tilt to optimally activate the glutes. The best way to achieve peak activation is to pretend you are tucking your “tail” between your legs while you extend up. Protect your back by tucking your chin at the top and focusing your gaze on your belly button.

You may want to pair the barbell hip thrust with side lunges, which will open up tight hips and groin, while strengthening the glutes and inner thigh.

Start your side lunge by setting your feet shoulder-width apart and standing with toes pointed straight forward. Step out with your right foot as wide as possible. Drop your hips down and back while keeping the left leg straight. Stretch the groin on the left leg while keeping the toes pointed straight forward and keeping both soles of the feet on the ground. Your right knee should track over your right foot the whole motion.

Punch your right heel into the floor to push yourself back to the full standing start position. That’s one rep. Complete 8 to 12 reps on the right side, then repeat on the left side. Do 3 to 4 sets.

Finishing off any gluteus maximus exercise with a posterior pelvic tilt, aka “the opposite of sticking your butt out, puts you in maximal hip extension and ensures your glutes are working. (If your muscles aren’t burning, your glutes are not working.) The posterior pelvic tilt is a huge squeeze that ensures you have put your hips through the entire range of motion and contracted your glutes.

Having trouble finding your posterior pelvic tilt? Here’s how to know you’re there: When you are lying on ling on your back, try to flatten your back into the ground. This will force you to contract your lower abdominals and glutes and tuck your butt under. Here’s another tip: As you lie on your back, pretend there is a glass of water on your pelvic bone and try to spill the pretend water onto your belly.

Read More: 5 Ways to Build Bigger, Stronger Glutes That Have Nothing to Do with Squats

Scrumptious appetizers and creamy dips are must-haves for a holiday party, and they’re doubly welcome when deliciously gluten-free. Guests who are restricting their intake of glutens can feel happy to indulge without worry, while others just find the following festive fare yummy. Gooey figs with bacon make a satisfying one-bite appetizer.  Seedy crackers make a perfect foil for a smoked trout dip that goes gluten-free with the substitution of creamy almond puree for dairy. Thanks to Bon Appetit for these gluten-free holiday recipes. Figs with Bacon and Chile This figs recipe delivers a mouthful of sweet, salty, sticky, and acidic flavor all in one bite. 8 Servings Ingredients

• 5 ounces slab bacon, sliced ½ inch thick, then sliced crosswise into ½-inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 8 ripe fresh figs, halved lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, finely chopped

Preparation Cook bacon pieces in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low, stirring often, until brown and crisp, 8–10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a small bowl. Pour off all but 2 Tbsp. fat from skillet; save for another use. Add maple syrup to skillet, swirling to combine, and heat over medium-high. Arrange figs in skillet in a single layer, cut side down. Cook, swirling liquid occasionally, until figs are slightly softened and caramelized, about 5 minutes. Arrange figs cut side up on a platter and press pieces of bacon onto the surface of each fig. Set the skillet over medium heat, add vinegar, and stir into juices. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until syrupy, about 1 minute. Drizzle syrup over figs, then sprinkle with red pepper. Dairy-Free Trout Dip The almond purée makes this smoked trout dip outrageously creamy. 4 servings Ingredients

• 1 cup slivered almonds
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
• 5 ounces smoked trout, skin and bones removed
• 2 scallions, dark green and white parts separated, very thinly sliced
• ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, plus more
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparations Purée almonds, oil, ½ tsp. salt, and ½ cup water in a high-powered blender on high speed until thick and smooth, about 3 minutes. Transfer almond purée to a medium bowl. Using a fork, smash trout into smaller pieces and mix with scallion whites, lemon zest, 1 tsp. lemon juice, and a big pinch of pepper. Taste and adjust salt and lemon juice accordingly. Transfer to a serving bowl, then top with scallion greens and more pepper. Do Ahead: Dip can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Mixed Nut and Seed Crackers 8 servings Freezing the dough at least one hour before baking allows the seeds and nuts to absorb the excess liquid—this will help the baked crackers hold together. Ingredients

• ¾ cup raw cashews
• ½ cup blanched almonds
• ½ cup walnuts
• ¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons flaxseeds
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation Pulse nuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and flaxseeds in a food processor until the texture of very coarse sand (mixture should stick together when pinched). With motor running, drizzle in ¼ cup water, then oil and salt. Pulse until a wet dough forms. Scrape out onto a sheet of plastic wrap and form into a log. Roll up, using plastic to form dough into a tight 2" cylinder or square. Freeze until firm enough to slice, about 1 hour. Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350°. Using a serrated knife, slice dough about ¼" thick and place on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing ½" apart. Bake crackers until edges and bottoms are golden brown, 30–35 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet. Do Ahead: Dough can be made 1 day ahead; keep frozen. Crackers 10can be baked 4 days ahead; store airtight at room temperature. Read More: 25 Gluten-Free Party Recipes For All Your Holiday Entertaining Needs    

Deciding to move in together is a big step in any relationship. There’s a lot more to it than just throwing your stuff into a van and heading across town. Merging your lives and your stuff is a great test of how you problem-solve as a couple. There’s logistics to consider and then there’s the realization you’ll be sharing space 24/7 with the man you love. You’ll gain so much insight into the way this man’s mind works. You don’t want taking it to the next level to kill off an otherwise amazing romance. Here are four things to consider before you make the move. How will you settle conflicts? You and your boyfriend may be blissfully happy and ideally suited for each other, but you can bet that problems will come up. Life happens, and you’ll need to deal with emergencies in a way that satisfies you both without straining your relationship. Decide before you move in together how you prefer to resolve conflicts. Have a plan in place will ease the stresses and anxieties that come with moves. Who pays for what? Arguing over money is one of the biggest reasons couples split up. Making important decisions about how you’ll handle finances before you even sign a lease together will save a lot of arguments. Draw up a plan and make sure you both understand exactly who pays for what. Will you each pay half of rent and utilities? Will you open a joint account to pay household expenses? Who will handle paying the bills and handling finances. Where will you live? Will you stay in your place, move into theirs, or look for a new place together? If you both live in tiny apartments with zero extra space, this question is easy to answer, and you can start combing through Craigslist together. The same holds true if one of you rents a studio and the other has three empty bedrooms. But if you both have ample square footage, the decision becomes more complicated. You’ll want to weigh the advantages of both. Which location offers the best commutes to work? Which is closer to parks, restaurants and shopping? Which offers accommodations for any pets? Is one neighborhood safer than the other? How will you combine stuff? Take a look at what you both have and decide what you’re keeping. Most likely you’ll find you have duplicates—beds, sofas, tables—and you’ll want to sell or toss extras before the move. Put this decision off until after the move and you’ll wind up with a very expensive relocation. The heavier the load, the more you’ll end up paying movers if you skip downsizing. If you’re doing the moving yourself, the move will take longer. Tip: Handle keep/toss conflicts gently Your partner may be happy to turn loose of some things, but resist tossing others. Gentle suggestions and open communication will go much further than heated argument if you really want something of his to go. Asking him to throw his stuff away in stages can lessen the immediate impact of change. Remember that your relationship will outlast all the furniture you’re combining or picking out together. Your relationship, not stuff, is priority. Read More: 30+ Questions to Answer Before Moving In With Your Boyfriend    

Romance is tentative and uncertain and confusing in the beginning. We don’t want to seem pushy, and we don’t want to get hurt by risking rejection when we’re just starting to know someone. It should come as no surprise that men feel the same way. So can you tell if the guy likes you? There are definite signs if you know how to read them. Here are eight pretty good clues that he’s really into you, so relax. He’s not afraid of a little PDA Your guy reaches for your hand first or places his hand on your shoulder. These little touches were tentative at first but they’ve become a habit as you’ve grown more comfortable with each other. He doesn’t constantly check his phone When the cell phone beeps with each new text and email, there’s great temptation to catch the message. If he resists and keep his attention on you, that’s a strong sign he really likes you. He's okay with double texting Nobody wants to appear over-eager at the beginning of a relationship, and many of us fear that texting a second time without waiting for a reply is a sign of desperation. If the guy has ditched his initial reluctance and will text without self-consciousness, you’ve got a good thing going. Open and spontaneous communication is a clear sign of interest. He wants you to meet his friends Taking you to meet his friends is a step toward fitting you into his life. He wants to see what they think of you, it’s true. But even more important, it’s his chance to determine what you think of his closest friends. Why would he care if he didn’t like you? He shares things with you If he's sharing things that he likes with you, he’s revealing himself. That’s a definite sign he likes you, because who wants to open up to people they don’t like and trust? (He’s also checking to see if you share his interests.) He'll actually use words to say, "I miss you" Putting feelings into words is scary, because it’s admitting you are important to him. How do you feel the first time you tell him something that clearly shows you are into him? Saying it out loud takes guts. If he’s telling you he misses you, he likes you. He makes plans He wants to make an effort for you. He plans ahead to take you out for coffee or dinner or a ball game or movie. You don’t spend every date eating in and watching TV. It’s great to be with him doing that, sure, but that’s a little bit too easy for him if that’s all you’re doing. He isn’t reluctant to spend time with you A guy who avoids hanging out more than once in a week probably isn’t into you. Take it as a signal that he doesn’t really, really like you If he says you’re “spending too much time together.” If he likes you, he wants to see you, and he isn’t counting how often you hang out. Read More: Signs He Really Likes You    

The holiday season kicks off plenty of parties where you can show off some creative hair styling masterpieces. With so many options for a glamorous look throughout the festive season, now is the time to try out those romantic hair tutorials you’ve pinned. A casual beachy wave looks easy and uncontrived and needs only a little air-dry product to let you glory in your natural texture. Braided crowns may require a bit of practice to get plaiting just right, but you’ve got time to play during the holidays. A modern ponytail signals instant, easy elegance. Classically Beautiful Beach Waves

1. Start with clean, dry hair.
2. If your hair is thick, prep it with a texturing treatment spray throughout the lengths.
3. If your hair is fine, prep hair by spritzing a medium control root volumizer at the roots to pump up volume.
4. Use a 1-inch curling iron to curl lengths of hair. Leave 1 inch of the ends out to keep the hair beachy. Let hair cool.
5. Spritz lengths with a volumizing and texturizing dry finishing hairspray for added texture. Next, comb out curls with a wide-toothed comb for soft waves.
6. Finish with a touch of hairspray to set the look.

Ethereal Braided Crowns

1. Prep with a texture cream to create and support body and dimension. Depending on hair type, apply a nickel or quarter-sized amount of the texturizer, drying into the roots to create volume and add grit for braiding.
2. Create a clean center part using a tail comb.
3. Off the center part, create a triangle section of hair on both sides. The front part of the section is the first point, the second point starts behind the ear and the third point starts at the highest point of the head. Section away with a hair clip.
4. On each of the two triangles, begin braiding an inverted braid by taking each section diagonal forward. Secure each strand with an elastic.
5. Use hands to loosen braids before joining braids in the back to create a crown braid, Make sure to conceal the elastics. Use pins to secure.
6. On the remaining the hair that is left unbraided, use a flat iron in an S-wave pattern to create loose waves.
7. Once you’ve ironed the whole head, apply a texture finishing spray for texture and dimension.
8. Use a bit of texturing cream through the ends to tame any flyaways and add soft hold.

Sleek, Modern Ponytails

1. Work a smooth-control gel-cream through hair and flat iron from the nape.
2. Spray a thickening primer at the roots to provide hair with density and root elevation. Blow dry into the hair.
3. Divide the hair from ear to ear across the head and create a side part on the front hair. On the back hair, divide into symmetrical ponytails.
4. Take small sections from each side of the front hair and bring to the opposite ponytail, securing each section with a rubber band. Spray each section with a low-hold hairspray.

Read more for styling product suggestions: Three Runway-Inspired Hair Trends    

Curvy girls everywhere can rejoice at the chance to be dressed by the famous Mad Men costume designer when Janie Bryant launches her new line JXB by Janie Bryant in mid-December. "I felt like women from sizes 12 to 24 really needed something that was special, beautiful, flirty, feminine, sexy and really fit them well, with great fabrics," Bryant says. "They inspired me to create JXB. It's been two years in the making." The launch can’t come soon enough for viewers who remember the Joan Holloway character from advertising’s golden age. Mad Men left us in 2015, but the image of sultry actress Christina Hendricks as one of advertising’s chicest office managers lingers. Bryant says she’s still besieged by fans who want the look. The new season-less line is distinguished by textiles that offer comfortable and figure-enhancing stretch. High quality fabrics such as Mongolian cashmere, silk and real leather are featured, but it’s denim that takes the spotlight. This is not just any old denim but the finest Japanese Kurabo. "Having better fabrics would create better fits and just better quality all around," says Bryant. "It feels better. It looks better. It fits better." The denim selection includes front-split skinnies, dark-wash flares and pearl-embellished distressed styles.  JXB jeans incorporate "Fit Fluid" to really contour the body, according to Bryant. The feature is a mesh and lycra control panel running from the side seam into the fly, across the stomach and onto the back.  The denim collection also offers a figure-defining patchwork coat and oversized jacket with silver beaded fringe down the back. Designed to layer as well as mix and match, JXB by Janie Bryant features classic and versatile pieces. The collection will introduce new pieces every six to eight weeks. The line kicks off with a luscious rose-gold moto, a variety of crisp, white button-down shirts and wear-with-everything leather leggings. Floral maxi-dresses hug the waist and downy soft cashmere is defined by sculptural silhouettes. These are luxury items and price tags reflect the quality. JXB prices start at $98 for cotton tees and $298 for denims before rising to $480 for knits, $660 for silks and $1,100 for leathers. Bryant’s work has been seen on numerous productions in addition to Mad Men. Her designs catch the eye with Old Hollywood glamour on "The Last Tycoon" and set the mood for the new Amazon Prime series by Matthew Weiner, "The Romanoffs. She collaborates with fashion brands such as Banana Republic, Black Halo, Unique Vintage and Maidenform. But if you are a fan of the mad, bad old days of advertising and you want the alluring style of Joan Holloway updated, odds are you’ve been waiting for JXB by Janie Bryant. Find the collection at JXB by Janie Bryant. Read More: New Extended-Size Line Is for All the Joan Holloway Fans Out There