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Janelle Monáe Accepts CFDA Fashion Icon Award, Says Her Style Is 'Connected to Philanthropy and Her Community'

“I honor my working class family through it. And I try to speak for those who are often times marginalized and left out of the conversation," said Monae.

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We can freely admit that whenever we take a trip to Sephora or Ulta we inevitably leave with a few more products than we anticipated buying.

By Colleen Kratofil · Apr 4, 2017
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We picked our favorite, most “spring-themed” pieces from each sale below to get your shopping carts started.

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Watch Serena Williams Show Off Her On-Point Dance Moves in New Sports Bra Ad

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Tamron Hall Loves Her Short Hair - Despite Getting 'the Cruelest, Most Awful' Comments Online

Hall opens up about being affected by the negative comments about her pixie cut.

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