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Whether you live in a small apartment, or you simply want to make the most of the space in your home, it pays to be a bit creative when it comes to clothing storage. As someone whose always had lots of clothes and not enough apartment space to go around, I consider myself very experienced in the world of closet organization. The best way to house all your many dresses, jeans, coats, shoes, and bags in a tight space? Invest in closet organizers for small closets. Believe it or not, there are endless options for storage solutions that are perfect for fitting your most prized possessions in a tiny amount of space. If you're racking your brain for small closet organization ideas, the key is to look for space-saving items that can store multiple pieces at once: multi-layered hangers that can hold several garments; shoe organizers that fit neatly over the door; stackable bins that can house your sneakers and flats; and the list goes on. Once you've shopped to your heart's content, it's time to figure out how to organize a small closet with lots of clothes. First, separate your wardrobe into three major categories: apparel, shoes, and accessories. From there, you can set up space-saving organizers in each section. Think multi-layered hangers and sweater bins for your clothing, or over-the-door shoe racks for your footwear. With just a bit of creativity and a few smart, storage items, you can transform a cluttered closet into your personal style sanctuary. Keep reading to shop the best closet organizers for small closets from Amazon, Pottery Barn, The Container Store, and more. - Additional reporting by Kyley Warren Related: The Best Space-Saving Furniture Items For Your Small Apartment

There's a reason why we're still talking about America Ferrera's "Barbie" monologue months after the blockbuster was released. While presenting the Best Supporting Actress award during the 2024 Oscars, Rita Moreno gave an emotional speech about Ferrera, who was nominated for her role of Gloria in the pink-filled film. While Ferrera didn't wind up taking home an Oscar - the award instead went to Da'Vine Joy Randolph for her role in "The Holdovers" - Moreno's speech left folks in the audience trying to understand why. "America. Your powerful Barbie monologue is perhaps the most talked-about moment in the most talked-about movie of the past year," Moreno said. "Your words and the passion with which you delivered them about the most impossible standards females must try to live up to galvanized not only women but everyone with a pulse." Even the way Moreno pronounced "America," with a Spanish accent and in a sing-song-y voice referencing her iconic role in "West Side Story," was powerful. It made the statement that women like Ferrera are just as American as anyone else living in this country. By now, many people have seen Gloria's impactful speech in which she tells Margot Robbie's Barbie the truth of what it means to be a woman. She breaks down all the impossible and contradicting expectations that are constantly placed on women. The moving monologue pulled at the audience's heart strings because it put in plain terms what women have had to endure for centuries and in today's still very patriarchal society. The fact that this speech was delivered by a Latina actress playing a Latina character made it resonate that much more for me. For any woman who holds intersectional identities, society's impossible expectations become that much more impossible. As Latinas, we're told we need to be thin regardless of if we've had children or not and regardless of any health issues we might have. But we also need to have big boobs, a big butt, and wide hips - hence why plastic surgery is so popular in our communities. We have to be strong but we also are expected to be submissive, especially with our partners. We're told we need to lead and carry everyone from our spouses to our children, but if we pour into ourselves, we're selfish. We're supposed to be beautiful and sexy enough to make any man lust over us, but if we're too sexy, we're sluts and we deserve whatever disrespect men throw at us. While we still very much live in a patriarchal society, I am proud to be a Latina living in a time where we are finally encouraged to love ourselves and recognize that despite the unrealistic expectations that are constantly placed on us, we are in fact, enough. I am proud to be living at a time when women are finally throwing those oppressive expectations out the window and giving less f*cks about existing to please the male gaze. We are loving ourselves regardless of our body shape or size. We are embracing aging and recognizing our worth, even if that means being "boy sober" or refusing to allow the biological clock dictate our lives. Ferrera ends her powerful speech saying, "I'm just tired of watching myself and every single other woman tie herself into knots so that people will like us. And if all of that is also true for a doll representing women, then I don't even know." While the patriarchy has continued to exist since the "Barbie" movie came out and since Ferrera's monologue went viral, I am proud of the impact it has had on so many girls and women. Sometimes all it takes is having our experiences explained right back at us for us to decide we're no longer giving in to the pressure. Ferrera might not have taken home an award Sunday night, but like the true artist and changemaker she is, she left a mark with that speech that is already creating shifts in our culture. Her performance is just one step forward toward future generations of girls and women not having to experience the impossible expectations that have given us so much grief for centuries. That's worth more than any Oscar in my book. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBqlDWHkdHk Johanna Ferreira is the content director for POPSUGAR Juntos. With more than 10 years of experience, Johanna focuses on how intersectional identities are a central part of Latine culture. Previously, she spent close to three years as the deputy editor at HipLatina, and she has freelanced for numerous outlets including Refinery29, Oprah magazine, Allure, InStyle, and Well+Good. She has also moderated and spoken on numerous panels on Latine identity. .

You've probably tried your fair share of self-tanners at home before, whether that's for a wedding, a weekend getaway, or just to maintain a nice glow in the summertime. Many people love self-tanners because they're an easy way to achieve bronzed skin without leaving the house, but if you're looking for a fake tan that will last you a long time - say, for a weeklong vacation - then you may want to consider a spray tan. Spray tans performed by a skilled professional are the best way to fake skin-kissed skin - sans any sun damage. At the salon, your tanning artist will help you pick the right shade for you and then apply it using an airbrush machine for a seamless blend. Typically, you go home with a guide color on your skin that you can wash off a few hours later, revealing your new tan. But how long does a spray tan last? The answer really depends. To get to the bottom of this, we spoke with two tanning experts about how long spray tans last, plus how to prolong your results to really get the most out of them. For the scoop, keep reading. How Long do Spray Tans Last? The answer to how long does fake tan last depends on a variety of factors. "Spray tans usually last five to 14 days, depending on how well the skin is prepared and cared for after the tan," Veronique Munro, founder and CEO of Infinity Sun, tells PS. St. Tropez tanning expert Sophie Evans adds: "During the summertime, it sheds quicker because you're sweating, and you're in and out of swimming pools and the ocean." With that said, the formula that is used affects the longevity of the spray tan, too. Generally, formulas that offer more hydration to the skin tend to last longer. "Skin-conditioning agents, emollients, and humectants buffer the drying aspects of DHA (dihydroxyacetone), which set it up for greater longevity." Some key ingredients you'll want to look for when it comes to spray-tan formulas are hyaluronic acid for hydration and propanediol, which is both an emollient and humectant. Munro advises staying away from products that contain a lot of alcohol in the formulation, as they can dry out skin, which won't help preserve a spray tan. How to Make a Spray Tan Last Longer To prolong a spray tan, you'll want to make sure you properly prepare for your appointment and engage in the right aftercare process. You cannot maintain a long-lasting tan on dry, lackluster skin, so first, you'll want to exfoliate and moisturize well prior to your tanning appointment. This creates a smooth base for the color. In the days following your spray-tan appointment, be sure to keep the skin hydrated with an oil-free moisturizer. You should also take a break from exfoliating (unless using a very gentle method) for the time being. How to Keep Your Skin Safe With a Spray Tan Just because you have a spray tan doesn't mean you're protected from UVA/UVB rays when out in the sun. That means you're still prone to sunburn if the right preventative measures aren't taken. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using SPF 30 or above when out in the sun to protect your skin from harmful rays. If you're worried that it'll make your spray tan look patchy, look for an oil-free sunscreen that'll keep you safe from the sun without ruining your color.

Gone are the days when you can send a casual "hey" or "what's up?" on a dating app and expect to receive a response. With tons of people on dating apps like Bumble now, you have to find a way to stand out - and one of the easiest ways to do that is by sending a genuine Bumble opener that shows off your personality. Though you may be inclined to wait for your matches to send the first message, if you're on Bumble, you're forced to make the first move. But if you're not sure how to start the conversation or what could be considered one of the best Bumble openers worth replying to, that's where we come in. We've curated a list of the best Bumble openers, whether you want something that's going to make your match laugh or get them talking about a passion of theirs. Feel free to tailor these to match your own personality or directly copy and paste into Bumble (we won't tell). If none of these Bumble openers sound like you, though, you could always just respond to something in your match's profile, like asking where a hiking snapshot was taken or debating one of their answers to a profile prompt. Just remember that if you decide to come up with something on your own, the best thing you can do is ask your dating app match a question so they have something to respond to. Behold, the best Bumble openers right this way. And once you've secured the first message, don't forget to make sure your Bumble bio is up to par, too (or your Tinder bio, if that's more your style). Related: How to Get on Raya, According to a Dating-App Insider Best Bumble Openers What should we tell our kids when they ask us how we met? What's your go-to appetizer, and when are we splitting it this weekend? Besides matching with me, when's the last time you think you made someone's day? OK, let's be real: Did you sell your soul to go to the Taylor Swift concert or the Beyoncé one? Is your perfect Sunday more along the lines of working out and cleaning or is it by sleeping in and ordering brunch to-go? What's a TikTok that lives rent free in your head? Reveal your beige flag... Funny Bumble Openers Would you trade your pinky finger to have an unlimited supply of mozzarella sticks [or insert something they're interested in that's unique to their profile]? When you say you want someone to love you unconditionally, does that mean the expectation is I let you have the last pizza slice? Just want to make sure we're on the same page here. Who gave you the right to look that good in a hat? [or point out something they're wearing in their profile] How can I be sure that you're the kind of person that will order me French fries even if I say I'm not hungry? OK, help, what's something I can say to impress your mom when you decide I'm the love of your life? I have to warn you that if we ever play ping-pong together, I may give you the ick when I have to chase down the ball. Any other icks I should be aware of? Dirty Bumble Openers You look like someone who would f*ck my life up in the best of ways, and I'm kind of into it. So when do you plan on texting me "You Up?" I want to make sure I'm awake. What's your favorite thing to eat in bed? You can't say ice cream. Will you be more of a "let's cook breakfast" or "let's get brunch" type of person the morning after our date? Should I ask you how your day's going or should we skip right to the good stuff? Those hands of yours would look good on me, I think. What do you think? When is the last time you were horny, and why was it after looking at my photos? Related: 15 Sexy Date Ideas That Will Have You and Your Partner Feeling Some Type of Way Taylor Andrews is a balance editor at POPSUGAR who specializes in topics relating to sex, relationships, dating, sexual health, mental health, and more. In her six years working in editorial, she's written about how semen is digested, why sex aftercare is the move, and how the overturn of Roe killed situationships.

Image Source: Getty/Maria Moratti / Contributor Just when you thought you resisted the urge to cut your hair into a bob when everyone else was doing it in the fall, here comes Sydney Sweeney. The actor is the latest celebrity to debut the short hairstyle on one of the world's biggest stages: the 2024 Oscars red carpet. The star-studded event took place on March 10 in Beverly Hills, California. Sweeney's look for the evening consisted of a satin Marc Bouwer gown with a plunging neckline, a french manicure, and a baroque bob that looked like it belonged in a Renaissance painting. This isn't the first time Sweeney has cut her hair short, having posed for the cover of Vogue Hong Kong with a similar look back in 2022. Still, this version feels more romantic than the blunt version she sported for the magazine. The haircut was done by celebrity hairstylist Glen Oropeza, who used a myriad of Kirstin Ess hair tools, like the Soft Volume Blow Dry Brush ($85), to get the look. Baroque bobs are known for their softness and beautifully fluffy texture, and as a result, the style often looks akin to a '90s blowout worthy of the likes of Cindy Crawford in the early aughts. While baroque bobs are considered timeless, Sweeney's look feels particularly trendy as countless stars are going shorter for the upcoming warm weather. For example, model Gigi Hadid revealed her own bob transformation on Saturday, March 10. These cuts come months after other celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Zendaya, and Kourtney Kardashian debuted their own takes on the style. Are you ready to take the plunge and try the baroque bob? Take a closer look at Sweeney's hair below. Image Source: Getty/Michael Tran / Contributor Ariel Baker is the assistant editor for POPSUGAR Beauty. Her areas of expertise include celebrity news, beauty trends, and product reviews. She has additional bylines with Essence and Forbes Vetted.