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Carli Lloyd’s Mental Trick That Propelled the US Women's World Cup Victory

Carli Lloyd celebrates after scoring one of three goals at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 finals on Sunday, July 5th. (Photo: Getty Images)

Soccer fans were blown away Sunday when Team U.S.A. midfielder Carli Lloyd scored three goals in just 16 minutes, inspiring her team to a 5 - 2 win on Sunday against rival Japan. She was the first woman to score a hattrick in a World Cup final. Her secret?

According to Lloyd, it’s mental visualization.

Lloyd, 32, has repeatedly spoken about how she takes time for intense meditation before each game to visualize various positive scenarios between her and the ball.

Carli Lloyd scores her second goal at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 finals on Sunday, July 5th. (Photo: Getty Images)

“It sounds pretty funny, but over the years and definitely over the last four years, I’ve taken that visualization part to another level,” Lloyd told The Philadelphia Inquirer last week. “I’ve basically visualized so many different things on the field, making these big plays, scoring goals.”

She even visualizes how many goals she’d like to score. After Sunday’s game,Lloyd told The New York Times that she visualized scoring four goals in the World Cup Final, adding that she was so in the mental zone at the start of the game that “I feel like I blacked out for the first 30 minutes or so.”

Related: How Meditation Promotes Health And Happiness

Lloyd is hardly the first athlete to use visualization to prepare for a big game. Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Tiger Woods and beach volleyball legend Kerry Walsh Jennings are also reportedly fans.

Carli Lloyd celebrates after scoring her second goal at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 finals on Sunday, July 5th. (Photo: Getty Images)

“A lot of what we do is visualization,“ Walsh Jennings told USA Today, on her preparation for the 2016 Summer Olympics with teammate April Ross. “So to be able to go a year in advance, to the spot where we plan on winning a gold medal, and to take in the sights, the sounds, the stress, the excitement, that’s going to serve us really well moving forward.”

While visualization has a lot of big-name fans, does it actually work?

Absolutely, says Nicole Detling, PhD, a psychologist who has worked with the U.S. Olympic team, and founder of sports psychology company HeadStrong Consulting. “The mind doesn’t know the difference between what’s real and imagined,” she tells Yahoo Health. “It’s one of the most effective tools you can use.”

Carli Lloyd and her teammates celebrate after Lloyd’s first goal at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 finals on Sunday, July 5th. (Photo: Getty Images)

Social scientist and executive coach Frank Niles, PhD, tells Yahoo Health that visualization actually tricks your brain into thinking that you’re doing something, creating new mental pathways in the process that you use for memory and learned behavior. As a result, he says, you feel like you’ve done something before and end up feeling more comfortable when you actually do it.

“It’s massively effective, as long as you practice it,” says Niles. You can’t just visualize once and have it work. You have to put in the sweat equity.”

We often hear about athletes who visualize, but both Niles and Detling say it can be just as effective in everyday life for everything from going on a date to giving a speech.

Related: How Meditation Can Improve Your Career

Interested in trying it out? Detling recommends starting small. When you’re at home, close your eyes and imagine yourself at work. Start with the visual — your desk, computer, phone, etc. — and then gradually add in smells and sounds. “The more senses you use in your image the better,” Detling says.

Then, build up to visualizations that involve movements, like visualizing yourself running and finishing a 5k or having an important sit-down with your boss.

Niles says going through the actual steps, and visualizing yourself completing them successfully is crucial. So, if you’re running a race, picture yourself clearing the mile marker, running through the next big step, and finally completing the race.

Of course, you have to actually be a familiar with the actions you’re visualizing in order for them to work. “It’s definitely not dream it and it will come true,” says Niles.

If you find that you keep messing up during your visualization, stop doing it. “If you’re practicing incorrectly in your mind, you’re going to do it incorrectly in real life,” says Detling. Otherwise, she explains, you can build up muscle memories and brain patterns that are incorrect, increasing the odds that what you imagined will actually happen.

But the best part of visualization is that it only takes a few minutes. “If you take too much time, you’ll start losing attentiveness,” says Niles. “Then your visualization will lose its effectiveness.”

Still not sure whether you believe the hype? Just look at Lloyd. Says Detling: “She absolutely looked like she had done that a million times…and she probably had in her mind.”

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Cancer Forecast Shows More People Will Die — Even As Death Rates Fall

The only cancer whose death rate is not predicted to decline by at least a 10 percent was melanoma, which was predicted to see only a 7 percent reduction in its death rate by 2020. (Photo: Getty Images)

Cancer death rates will continue to decline in the United States through 2020, including death rates from some of the most common cancers in both men and women, a new study says.

However, because the population is growing and getting older, the total number of cancer deaths will increase during that same period, the researchers said. The increases will be most pronounced among black and white men and black women, they said.

In the study, the researchers used data on cancer deaths from 1975 through 2009, and population projections through 2020, to predict rates of death from cancer and total cancer deaths in the U.S. through 2020.

Death rates for all cancers combined were predicted to decrease about 15 percent, from 179 deaths for every 100,000 people in the U.S. in 2007, to 151 deaths per 100,000 people in 2020.

In terms of specific cancers, death rates were predicted to decline 21 percent for lung cancer, 19 percent for female breast cancer, 12 percent for cervical and uterus cancer, 26 percent for prostate cancer and 22 percent for colon cancer.

The only cancer whose death rate is not predicted to decline by at least a 10 percent was melanoma, which was predicted to see only a 7 percent reduction in its death rate by 2020.

Related: 10 Do’s and Don'ts to Reduce Your Risk of Cancer

However, total deaths from cancer were predicted to increase 13 percent among white men, 15 percent among black men, and 17 percent among black women between 2007 and 2020. Cancer deaths among white women were predicted to stabilize, increasing just 4.4 percent during this period, the researchers said.

“While the overall risk of dying from cancer is declining, the impact of underlying demographic changes in the population will increase the burden of cancer on society and health care systems,” the researchers, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, wrote in the July issue of the journal Preventing Chronic Disease.

The main reason for the decline in cancer deaths among white women was due to decreases in deaths from breast and colon cancer, which could reflect the success of screening efforts and treatments for these cancers among this population, the researchers said.

In contrast, among black women, breast cancer deaths were predicted to increase 15 percent, and colon cancer deaths were predicted to increase 10 percent, in part due to demographic changes, the report said.

“Increased efforts to promote cancer prevention and improve survival are needed to counter the impact of a growing and aging population on the cancer burden,” the researchers said.

More from LiveScience:

The Three Reasons So Many People are Getting Cancer (Op-Ed)

Cancer Death Rate Declines Worldwide

6 Foods That May Affect Breast Cancer Risk

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Unintended Pregnancies Are On the Rise Among 20-Somethings: Here's Why

Bristol Palin has announced she’s pregnant again, unwittingly becoming the face of a surprising age group seeing an increase in unintended pregnancies. (Photo: Getty Images)

Former teen mom-turned-unplanned pregnancy spokesperson Bristol Palin made a surprising announcement yesterday: She’s pregnant again, and it seems unintended.

“I wanted you guys to be the first to know that I am pregnant,” she said in a very candid blog post, titled “Big News.” “Honestly, I’ve been trying my hardest to keep my chin up on this one. …I know this has been, and will be, a huge disappointment to my family, to my close friends, and to many of you.”

She continued, “Life moves on no matter what. So no matter how you feel, you get up, get dressed, show up, and never give up. When life gets tough, there is no other option but to get tougher.”

Palin first made headlines during her mother’s vice-presidential campaign in 2008 when it was revealed that the then-teenager was pregnant. After giving birth to her son, Tripp, she became a spokesperson for teen pregnancy.

Palin canceled her wedding to Dakota Meyer, a marine, this May, a week before the ceremony was scheduled to take place. “I know God’s plan is greater than anything else,” she wrote at the time, “and Tripp and I are in Alaska beginning to rebuild our lives under much different circumstances than we anticipated.”

She has not named the father or specified how far along she is in her current pregnancy.

Palin’s situation isn’t uncommon. 

According to research from the Guttmacher Institute, women who have one unintended pregnancy are more likely to have another. They also have higher overall fertility than other women, which could lead to subsequent unplanned pregnancies.

Unplanned pregnancies are on the rise in the U.S. 

The most recent Guttmacher data found that more than half of pregnancies in the U.S. are unintended, and the rate of unintended pregnancies in America has been steadily increasing since 1994.

But the rate of teen pregnancies — which experts say are the most likely to be unintentional — is at a historic low. What’s happening?

Experts say a growing number of women in their 20s are experiencing unintended pregnancies. 

“The face of unplanned pregnancy looks a lot like Bristol Palin—a single woman in her 20s,” Bill Albert, chief program officer for The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, tells Yahoo Health.

He cites data collected by his organization that found a whopping seven in 10 pregnancies among unmarried women in their 20s are unplanned.

“Unplanned pregnancy is not just a teen issue,” women’s health expert Jennifer Wider, M.D., tells Yahoo Health.

There are several reasons for the rise among 20-somethings. 

One is that, with more access to contraception, women are having more sex. Since contraception isn’t foolproof, there is an increased chance that a woman will become unintentionally pregnant when she’s more sexually active.

Another is that women in their 20s may be cohabitating with a partner, which Wider says also increases the risk of an unplanned pregnancy.

Related: Is Pregnancy Brain for Real?

Albert says a disconnect between cause and effect among 20-somethings is to blame as well. “When you ask most young women, ‘Do you want to get pregnant right now?’ They say ‘no, absolutely not,’” he says. “But when you ask ‘How likely is it that you’re going to have unprotected sex in the next three months?’ many of the same women freely admit that they’re going to have unprotected sex.”

Despite the status quo, Albert remains “optimistic” that the high rates of unplanned pregnancies in the U.S. will decline, largely due to a growing number of women using IUDs, implants, and other long-term birth control methods.

As for Palin, she says she will be okay, writing, “My little family always has, and always will come first. Tripp, this new baby, and I will all be fine.”

Read This Next: Teens May Be Misled by ‘Crisis Pregnancy Centers’ 

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The most meaningful national school walkout signs are heartbreaking: 'We want to read books, not eulogies'

On Wednesday, March 14, students across the nation came together to protest gun violence, one month after the shooting in Parkland, Florida, in which 17 people — 14 of them children — were killed. The student walkouts were timed at 10am local time, and lasted for 17 minutes, one for each Parkland victim.

Students carried signs that did not mince words, with direct messages aimed at politicians and anyone over 18 who can use their voices to vote. ‘We want to read books, not eulogies”, read a sign in New York City, while in Alexandria, Va, over 65 children from an elementary school wore orange and stood silently, as reported by The Guardian’s Lois Beckett. Their eyes downcast — many looked to be on the verge of tears — the kids held signs with school shooting victims’ names written on them, interspersed with messages such as “Never again”.

Here is a sampling of signs that deliver the students’ meaningful messages.

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  “I’d rather read books not eulogies”

Students from Harvest Collegiate High School form a circle around the fountain in Washington Square Park on March 14, 2018 in New York to take part in a national walkout to protest gun violence, one month after the shooting in Parkland, Florida, in which 17 people were killed. (Photo: Getty Images)

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“Protect, kids not guns”

Students at Yarmouth High School chant during a walkout to protest gun violence, Wednesday, March 14, 2018, in Yarmouth, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

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“Don’t Shoot”

Students at Philadelphia High School of Creative And Performing Arts participate in a walkout to address school safety and gun violence on March 14, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Students across the country are walking out of classes for 17 minutes to honor the lives of the 17 people killed at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida this past February. (Photo: Getty Images)

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“How many tears. how much blood, will it take?”

Students hold signs at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, on March 14, 2018 during a national walkout to protest gun violence, one month after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, in which 17 people were killed. (Photo: Getty Images)

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“We don’t want thoughts and prayers, we want change”

Students in Washington Square Park on March 14, 2018 in New York, take part in a national walkout to protest gun violence, one month after the shooting in Parkland, Florida, in which 17 people were killed. (Photo: Julie Giusti for Yahoo Lifestyle)

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“I should be worried about my SAT… Instead I’m worried about our lives”

Students gather in New York City’s Astor Square neighborhood to protest gun violence. (Photo: Alex Mondalek for Yahoo Lifestyle)

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“We stand together”

Students from James Ferris High School hold a banner outside of the school during a student walkout, Wednesday, March 14, 2018, in Jersey City, N.J. Students across the country participated in walkouts Wednesday to protest gun violence, one month after the deadly shooting inside a high school in Parkland, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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“I want to go to school not my funeral”

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“Guns in school? We say no. NRA has got to go”

Students gather in New York City’s Astor Place neighborhood to protest gun violence. (Photo: Alex Mondalek for Yahoo Lifestyle)

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“We will not tolerate it anymore!!!”

Students at Philadelphia High School of Creative And Performing Arts participate in a walkout to address school safety and gun violence on March 14, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Students across the country are walking out of classes for 17 minutes to honor the lives of the 17 people killed at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida this past February. (Photo: Getty Images)

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“I’d rather cheat on a test than have to cheat death”

Students from Grace Church School gather in New York City’s Astor Place neighborhood to protest gun violence. (Photo: Alex Mondalek for Yahoo Lifestyle)

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“Enough is enough”

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“#Enough”

Students, aged 17 & 18, pose for photographs with a banner outside the front of the American School in London, after taking part in a 10am local-time, 17-minute walkout in the school playground, which was attended by approximately 300 students aged 14-18, Wednesday, March 14, 2018. From Maine to Hawaii, students planned to walk out of school Wednesday to protest gun violence in the biggest demonstration yet of the student activism that has emerged in response to last month’s massacre of 17 people at Florida’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

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Ivanka Trump tweets support for Oprah's speech and Time's Up. Twitter loses its mind.

Ivanka Trump. (Photo: Getty Images)

At the Golden Globes on Sunday night, Oprah Winfrey gave a speech while accepting the annual Cecil B. DeMille award for lifetime achievement. Her powerful words on sexual misconduct, gender inequality and corruption drove the crowd to its feet and brought on wide-ranging calls for the business mogul to run for president, dominating headlines on Monday.

On Monday night, Ivanka Trump joined the conversation, with a tweet lauding the business mogul’s oration and seemingly signaling her support for the Time’s Up movement, which was created by hundreds of women in the entertainment industry with the goal of ending sexual harassment in all industries via legal funds and legislation.

Just saw @Oprah's empowering & inspiring speech at last night’s #GoldenGlobes. Let’s all come together, women & men, & say #TIMESUP! #United https://t.co/vpxUBJnCl7

— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) January 9, 2018

Ivanka simply stated ‘Just saw Oprah’s empowering and inspiring speech at last night’s Golden Globes. Let’s all come together, women and men, and say times’ up.”

Many on Twitter, including celebrities such as Chrissy Teigen and Alyssa Milano, were quick to respond:

So you'll ask your father to resign?

— Justin Hendrix (@justinhendrix) January 9, 2018

ew go away

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) January 9, 2018

pic.twitter.com/yjnGStJhsJ

— Ryan Graney (@RyanEGraney) January 9, 2018

Some pointed out the irony of the first daughter supporting both Winfrey’s words. In her speech, Winfrey made thinly veiled allusions to the Trump presidency, saying “We know the press is under siege these days. We also know it’s the insatiable dedication to uncovering the absolute truth that keeps us from turning a blind eye to corruption and to injustice. To—to tyrants and victims, and secrets and lies. I want to say that I value the press more than ever before as we try to navigate these complicated times”

When she was talking about corruption, she was talking about you and your family. Did you miss that?

— PatriotJane (@PatriotJane2) January 9, 2018

Honestly Ivanka, it took a staggering level of heinous idiocy for you to post this tweet.

— Justin Hendrix (@justinhendrix) January 9, 2018

Someone going to tell her? Didn’t Bannon say she was dumb as a rock Fire and Fury?

Can’t wait to get the book tomorrow!

— MommyNeedsANap (@mommy_nap) January 9, 2018

Winfrey also spoke at length about sexual harassment and the mistreatment of women by ‘brutally powerful men,’ stating, ‘for too long, women have not been heard or believed if they dare speak the truth to the power of those men.” Winfrey added “But their time is up. Their time is up,” referring to the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements.

The fact that Donald Trump has been accused of sexual misconduct by 13 women was also not lost on Twitter.

This is the most hypocritical, clueless statement in her regrettable time in the WH. Your father has a trail of victims and supported Roy Moore, Ivanka. YOU are indeed part of the problem Ivanka. #complicit

— Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) January 9, 2018

Are you kidding? pic.twitter.com/hscjfkQSY8

— Laura Sesana (@lasesana) January 9, 2018

Great! You can make a lofty donation to the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund that is available to support your father's accusers.https://t.co/A8HCVa715v

— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) January 9, 2018

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‘Be an active bystander’: Celebrities say men can do more to help women fight harassment

Juicy observations from the Golden Globes … bathroom

Why asking ‘Who are you wearing?’ on the red carpet is still relevant — even in light of Time’s Up

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Our Survey Shows How Women Feel in Trump's America: Stressed, Empowered and ... Happy

(Quinn Lemmers for Yahoo Style)

“Stressed” is the most common word that women use right now to describe how they feel as a female in today’s world.

While that blanket statement could be taken at face value and make some powerful headlines, if you dig a little deeper you’ll find that women’s feelings on the current state of America are not black and white — but rather nuanced shades of gray. Wednesday is International Women’s Day, and Yahoo Style + Beauty surveyed a nationally-representative group of 650 American women of different ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities to find that women worried about finances (but not so much about equal pay) are basically behind the Women’s March (but say their community involvement has not changed that much since Donald Trump’s election), and, most interestingly have some very complicated feelings on the current state of feminism.

So back to being stressed. As we said, “stressed” was the top word chosen by the women survey to reflect their current state of mind. And women age 35 to 54 were the most stressed, with 40 percent giving that answer versus 34 percent in the 18 – 34 group. But women age 55+ had a decidedly different outlook than their younger peers. Their most popular sentiment was “happy,” with 37 percent choosing the answer. In fact, “happy” and “motivated” were the second most popular sentiments overall, with 29 percent of women choosing these feelings.

When broken down by race, white women’s most popular answer was “stressed.” But black women are spinning the moment into a positive, listing “motivated” as their top sentiment. Hispanic women, overall, said they feel “happy.”

(Quinn Lemmers for Yahoo Style)

What’s stressing women out? They’re highly concerned about money, with 69 percent choosing financial issues as a concern — and this was reflected across all ages and races. Health care came in a close second, with 66 percent of women stating that they were concerned about the ability to access or pay for health care services for themselves or their families.

Other hot-button issues, though still a concern for many women, were lower priority than the top three. Forty-one percent of women said they were concerned about workplace equality for women, while 45 percent said they were not concerned about this topic. And the lowest concern was “being a good parent” with 39 percent stating they worried about having the time and resources to be a good parent, and 49 percent saying they didn’t.

(Quinn Lemmers for Yahoo Style)

When it comes to the Women’s March, the majority of women support the movement: 45 percent said they supported it, and 49 percent think that activities like it have a net positive effect on society. But not many participated. In our survey, only 7 percent marched, while a whopping 93 percent did not. Why the disparity? Top reasons included not living in an area where there was a march, and, interestingly, general feelings of discomfort about marching and protesting.

(Quinn Lemmers for Yahoo Style)

And while 22 percent say they’ve become more involved in their communities over the past 12 months, 60 percent say nothing has changed for them. Maybe that’s because armchair activism, which, in recent months, has shifted to encompass what we’re calling t-shirt activism, is popular among women.

(Quinn Lemmers for Yahoo Style)

When asked how they’re taking action for causes they support, the most popular answer, at 37 percent, was by sharing articles and videos about it on social media.

(Quinn Lemmers for Yahoo Style)

But some of our most interesting findings we on women’s feelings on the current state of feminism. We broke out the results in a dedicated article, and are sharing the overall results here. Only 33 percent women describe themselves as feminists. Thirty-eight percent do not, and the rest are undecided. And, when further pressed, women who would like to be feminists say they’re put off by many of the ideals that modern feminism has come to embrace.

(Quinn Lemmers for Yahoo Style)

Fifty-five percent of women who would not describe themselves as feminists said that they did not want to be associated with the “stereotypical” view of feminism, which they saw as “loud, aggressive and complaining.” An equal number said they personally don’t feel they need the movement to attain equality. Forty-five percent of women felt that the movement was too extreme for them, and that feminists are too liberal in their views. And 42 percent said they felt isolated by the feminist movement.

They’d change their views if the feminist movement reflected more on different goals. Thirty one percent of women said that the next steps the movement should take are uniting the conservative and liberal wings around common goals, and 40 percent wants more guidance on what these goals are.  Our survey repondants listed what they think the goals of feminism should be, in order of popularity: Finances (70 percent), safety Issues (69 percent), health care (69 percent), workplace issues (69 percent) and parenting issues (63 percent).

(Quinn Lemmers for Yahoo Style)

When it comes to the election, 28 percent voted for Hillary Clinton, and 21 percent for Donald Trump. But a whopping 47 percent did not vote at all. Eighty percent of the women who voted for Trump said they did so because they didn’t want Hillary Clinton in the White House — beating out topics such as belief in the issues he supports (73 percent), liking that he is a political “outsider” (66 percent) and the fact that he’s a successful businessman (63 percent) as their top reason for doing so.

(Quinn Lemmers for Yahoo Style)

And so far, the women who voted for Trump think he’s doing just fine. When asked if they could vote all over again tomorrow on the same candidates, 93 percent said they’d vote for Trump all over again.

Read more from Yahoo Style:

T-Shirt Activism Is Back — and This Time It’s for Trans Rights

Pussyhat Project Founder Has Powerful Answer for Transgender Critics

Is Ivanka Trump What ‘True Feminism’ Looks Like?

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Jackie Chan's Adorable Stuffed Pandas Won the Oscars Red Carpet (in Baby Uggs)

  Actor Jackie Chan attends the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo: Getty Images)

The cutest accessories on the Oscars red carpet? Jackie Chan‘s double dates, his panda teddy bears.

Chan, who is being honored at the 89th Annual Academy Awards with a Lifetime Achievement Award, has starred in over 250 films over his 33-year career. And he’s also traveled with these same stuff pandas, named La and Zy, since 2010, when the martial arts icon took the stuffed animals around the world with him to promote Karate Kid.

On Sunday night, La and Zy — who are from Build-a-Bear — were dressed down for the occasion, in yellow jackets and black stone washed jeans. One of the pandas wore a blue UNICEF pin on his shirt (Chan has been an ambassador to the organization since 2004), while the other wore a red ribbon on its ear.  They punctuated their look with silver boots that look to be Baby Uggs, which you can score on Amazon for retail $59.95.

The bears immediately stole hearts on social media:

#Repost @girlwithnojob Jackie Chan hasn't been this cool since Rush Hour 3. #ERedCarpet #Oscars

A post shared by E! Entertainment (@eentertainment) on Feb 26, 2017 at 4:03pm PST

Jackie Chan brought pandas because he's an ambassador for them. Awwww. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/BduCK68TBb

— michelle buchman (@michelledeidre) February 26, 2017

Jackie Chan's pandas are already the true stars of the #Oscars pic.twitter.com/3VZ0PH72C6

— luke pardy (@LKPardy) February 26, 2017

Jackie Chan and his pandas are undoubtedly the best thing on the red carpet right now. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/Vplxujnvmh

— Hardys® (@HardysMedia) February 26, 2017

Love the bears? They can be yours! Chan detailed their creation at a Build-a-Bear on a dedicated website, and he poured his heart and soul into it:

“I looked at many different bears but in the end, I chose the pandas because they speak to me. I feel a connection with them. I have already adopted two real pandas. Also I am in Kung Fu Panda! Plus it represents my country. No matter what, every time I see a panda on TV I like to laugh! I love pandas!”

Before inserting their hearts, Chan kissed the pretend organs “for love,” rubbed them on his head so “it will be smart” and rubbed them on his stomach so “it will never be hungry.”

Chan was named the panda ambassador to the Chengdu Giant Panda Research and Breeding Base in 2009, and is the owner of two real life panda bears in China. He carries the stuffed duo to raise awareness on panda conservation efforts.

“I am an ambassador of pandas,” Chan said the E!’s Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet. “After the earthquake, they got hurt. I raised them.”

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Melania Trump Wears Backless, Sleevless Black Dress for Saturday Night Dinner

Melania Trump wore a black dress to dinner at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. Photo: AP/Susan Walsh

On Saturday night, president Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzō Abe and his wife Akie Abe at Mar-a-Lago for dinner.

Melania wore a sleeveless black dress with a low-dipping back and a layer of lace on top.

Melania’s dress had a low dip in the back. (Photo: AP/Susan Walsh)

  She also wore black patent leather stiletto pumps with red soles — the telltale signature of shoe designer Christian Louboutin. The president wore a dark suit and a bright blue tie with white polka dots.

President Donald Trump, and Melania Trump, right, stop to pose for a photo with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, second from left, and his wife Akie Abe, left, before they have dinner at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. (Photo: AP /Susan Walsh)

This look followed the $4000 white Calvin Klein sheath that Melania wore earlier in the day on a tour of the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, Florida with Akie Abe.

Akie Abe, wife of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, left, and first lady Melania Trump walk together as they tour Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. Photo: AP /Terry Renna

Calvin Klein was one of the few American designers who responded with a resounding yes to dressing the first lady. Melania paired the cashmere dress with nude patent leather flats, minimizing her height and making for easier walking as she toured the 16-acre gardens.

Like the first ladies to come before her, every fashion move from Melania Trump is history in the making. From the former model’s white off-the-shoulder gown that she co-designed with Hervé Pierre to the hot-pink Dior dress she stepped out in for a charity event, all eyes are on Melania.

Check out all of her looks in our First Lady photo gallery

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Why Women Are Rushing to Get an IUD After Trump Win

Searches for IUDs are up since Donald Trump has become president-elect. But many women still have questions — like, is getting an IUD really as painful as you’ve heard? OB-GYNs explain. Photo: Getty Images

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

“When we win on Nov. 8 and elect a Republican Congress, we will be able to immediately repeal and replace Obamacare,” Trump said during a speech in Philadelphia. Though he has clearly stated that he will replace it with some other form of universal healthcare, many women are concerned that this replacement will remove one of the ACA benefits that currently benefiting them — free birth control.

The ACA requires insurance plans to cover all methods of birth control that have approved by the Food and Drug Administration without out-of-pockets costs.

And beginning Tuesday evening, when it became apparent that Trump was closing in on the win, women have been telling others to get an intrauterine device, or IUD, implanted before Trump takes office on January 20th, 2017.

GET AN IUD TOMORROW

— Erin Gloria Ryan (@morninggloria) November 9, 2016

Women, call your docs. Today. Take charge of your health before Jan. 20. Get an IUD, get mammograms, get ultrasounds, get Paps. Do it now.

— Maura Brannigan (@maura_brannigan) November 9, 2016

Free birth control under insurance will probably be revoked by Trump. IUD's last 6-10 years, might be a more affordable option.

— Yasmin Yonis (@YasminYonis) November 10, 2016

  The IUD, an acronym for intrauterine device, is a long-lasting form of birth control that’s implanted in the uterus. And though it has gained popularity over the past decade, only 6.4 percent of women said it was their preferred form of contraception from 2011 to 2013.

Thanks to this chatter, ABC News first reported that Google searches for IUDs have spiked since the election ended:

Given this conversation, we’re republishing this comprehensive look at the IUD,  written for Yahoo Health late last year by writer Molly Triffin. The beauty of an IUD is that some forms can last up to 10 years, which, as some pointed out, is longer than the longest-possible Trump presidency.

Get your IUD. If you have light periods, opt for a Paragard, which can last 10-12 years. Get your birth control that will outlast Trump.

— grimalkin (@grimalkinrn) November 9, 2016

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You’ve Heard the Rumors About Getting an IUD — But Are They Actually True?

The Pill is so 2010. These days, the IUD is the contraceptive method du jour.

Recently, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued a statement urging OB-GYNs to increase access to IUDs and implants. And those in the know are already on board: Research published last year found that 40 percent of female family planning providers (OB-GYNs, midwives, and nurses) who use contraception opt for an intrauterine device, like the IUD, compared to only 12 percent who pop the Pill.

Hey, it makes sense considering the unintended pregnancy rate for this method is practically zilch. According to research, women who used the Pill, patch, or ring were 20 times more likely to have an unintended pregnancy than IUD users.

But despite all its awesome qualities (effectiveness, minimal side effects, the option of going hormone-free, ease of use) myths about the IUD abound. Some people swear it causes infections and can lead to infertility; others are under the impression that it’s only for women who have already had kids. Word on the street is that getting one inserted is the worst pain imaginable — and that your partner will be able to feel the string during sex. Yikes!

“Worldwide, IUDs are the most popular form of contraception, with 25 percent usage, but in the U.S., only 2 to 3 percent of women use them,” says Jason James, MD, chairman of the OB-GYN department at the Baptist Hospital of Miami. “This is mainly because of an IUD that was popular in the early 1970s, called the Dalkon Shield, that resulted in infections and chronic pain. As a result, IUDs in general got a bad reputation and many patients fear complications to this day.”

It’s time to finally clear up those pesky rumors and give IUDs the respect they deserve. “The truth is that IUDs are very safe and effective, and should be one of the first line options for women looking for long term birth control,” James says. Here are all the answers to your IUD questions — including debunking of some of those pesky rumors that continue to persist.

Does it really hurt like the worst pain ever when an IUD is being inserted — or taken out?  

The way people talk, you’d think inserting an IUD was the equivalent of getting a frontal lobotomy. B.S. Think more along the lines of a bad — but fleeting — period cramp. “There is a strong crampy feeling that lasts a few seconds,” says Nicole Williams, MD, gynecological surgeon and founder of the Gynecology Institute of Chicago. “Taking ibuprofen 30 minutes beforehand will minimize the pain. Your doctor may also recommend Cytotec, which softens the cervix to make it easier to place the IUD.” Removing the device feels similar.

What’s the difference between a hormonal and copper IUD?  

They may look similar and fit in your body the same way, but the two IUD types operate very differently. “Hormonal IUDs contain a small amount of progesterone, which thins the lining of the uterus and thickens the mucus of the cervix to decrease sperm entry,” Williams explains. “Copper IUDs contain no hormones and work by causing local inflammation in the uterus, which is inhospitable to sperm.”

How worried should I be about the warning that it can perforate the uterus?  

Sounds absolutely terrifying — but is it something we should really freak out about? “There is a slight risk of the device going through the uterus during insertion,” Williams says. “If this happens, the uterus will normally heal itself; otherwise, you may need a surgery to remove it.” The chances of this happening are super-slim (about 0.001 percent), although some women are more prone than others. According to a study, breastfeeding, amenorrhoea, and being less than six months postpartum (when the uterus is still quite soft) all up your chances. Symptoms are generally mild (they include abnormal bleeding and abdominal pain), and one-third of women have no signs at all.

What exactly is the string like? And can my partner feel it during sex?

“The plastic filament is shorter and thinner than a tampon string and stays inside the vagina,” Williams says. “It is used to make sure the device is in place and to facilitate removal.” It’s possible that your S.O. may feel the string for up to a month post-placement.��After that, the thread winds around the cervix and is barely detectable, if at all.

Related: 8 Myths You Should Stop Believing About Vaginas

What happens if my IUD accidentally comes out?

In the first year of use, there’s a 3 to 10 percent chance your IUD could go MIA. It’s most likely if you recently had a baby or second trimester abortion, you’ve had an IUD that came out in the past, or you experience heavy or abnormally painful periods. The issue could be that the IUD wasn’t placed in the right position, or perhaps it shifted in your uterus as your body adjusted to it. “The biggest risk of expulsion is in the first 6 to 8 weeks after placement,” Williams says. “Physicians sometimes order a pelvic ultrasound to ensure proper position.” If yours does bail, you can either replace it or consider another form of birth control.

How would you know if your IUD has shifted inside your body? 

“An IUD should, ideally, be situated inside the main part of the uterus, but occasionally it changes position, moving lower into the cervical canal, or becoming embedded in the body of the uterus,” James explains. “Rarely, it can perforate through the uterus and end up in the abdominal cavity.” Signs to look out for include pain when you do certain movements, during intercourse, or while working out — in which case, see your MD.

That said, some women are symptom-free if their IUD shifts. So every month, verify that your IUD is right where it should be. “Feel for the string after your period to make sure it hasn’t gotten longer or shorter — or disappeared altogether,” James says. If it seems off, give your gyno a call.

Can the IUD impact your ability to get pregnant later? 

You can rest easy — IUD’ing won’t hurt your chances of having a bun in the oven some day. “All of the IUDs on the market in the U.S. are meant to prevent pregnancy temporarily and allow the patient to return to full fertility once removed,” James says. “Unless the patient has an adverse event like an infection, the IUD should not, under normal circumstances, decrease a woman’s ability to get pregnant in the future.”

Related: More Women May Now Get IUDs Right After Giving Birth

What are the available options for IUDs? Does insurance cover them? 

You have four IUD choices: Paragard, Mirena, Skyla, and Liletta. Here’s the scoop: “The Paragard is a non-hormonal, copper-containing IUD that can be used for up to 10 years,” James says. “Mirena, Liletta, and Skyla all contain levonorgestrel, a progestin hormone that is released over time in a controlled fashion.” The Mirena is approved for five years, while Skyla and Liletta last three years. Mirena and Liletta are similar in size, shape, and progestin content; Skyla is smaller, with a lower dose of hormone, designed especially for younger patients.

Although the Affordable Care Act has improved contraception coverage, it’s unfortunately not a given. So have your health care provider check with your insurance company first. Some providers will shell out the full amount; others may pay for only a portion, or nada — in which case you’re looking at a cool $1,000 once you factor in the device as well as the insertion procedure. The good news: “Most manufacturers offer payment plans, and Liletta was developed specifically to provide affordable IUD access,” James says.

Related: What to Expect When You Go On or Off the Pill

Are there any women who should steer clear of IUDs?

Yup. Although IUDs are ideal for many, it’s not a one-size-fits-all method. “The IUD is not recommended for women with a very abnormally shaped uterus — too large, too small, or distorted by fibroid tumors,” James says. “In addition, it should not be inserted if you have unexplained vaginal bleeding.” Add to the list women with active pelvic infection or cervical cancer.

“In addition, Paragard is contraindicated in women with a copper allergy or Wilson’s disease,” James adds, “while hormonal IUDs are unsuitable for women with breast cancer or certain liver tumors.”

Can the IUD affect your sex drive?

The jury’s out on this one. According to James, some studies actually point to a surgein frisky feelings, while others demonstrate the opposite. “Since the fear of accidental pregnancy can inhibit libido, a reliable form of contraception like an IUD might alleviate this worry and result in a greater desire for intimacy and sex,” James says. “On the other hand, anecdotally, some women complain of diminished libido when using hormonal IUDs.” Have you experienced a slump in sexiness after giving the IUD a go? To rule it out as the crux of the problem, you might have to temporarily ditch the device.

Related: Why Women Are Giving Up The Pill

Can you take the IUD out at any time?

Absolutely. Even though each device is approved for between three and 10 years of use, you don’t need to keep it in for the full duration. “You can remove an IUD at any time during the month,” says Sherry Ross, MD, an OB-GYN at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California. “The copper IUD is easier to take out during your period, when the cervix is slightly more dilated.”

What happens if you have an IUD in past the expiration date? Could you get pregnant immediately?

Although there’s probably a buffer zone, it’s best not to take the risk. “A recent study suggested IUDs can be safe and effective for longer than the expiration date,” says Ross. “Still, as a hard and fast rule, when the doctor gives you the date to remove your IUD, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations and take it out or have it replaced.” Look up the expiration date and set an alert on your phone.

Can the IUD lead to weight gain, like the Pill? What other side effects can women expect?

If you’re accustomed to Pill-induced moodiness and bloating, you’re in luck: IUD side effects tend to be much milder, because hormonal IUDs release progesterone slowly, according to Ross. Prepare for a lighter or nonexistent period (particularly with Mirena). Less frequently, women experience headaches, nausea, and ovarian cysts.

While the copper IUD, Paragard, may make your periods heavier and cause more cramping, the fact that you’re going hormone-free may be worth it. And whichever way you go, “there’s definitely no weight gain with any of the IUDs,” says Ross. (Yes!)

Read This Next: Newer Birth Control Pills May Pose Health Risk

– Intro by Laura Kenney; IUD story by Molly Triffin.

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Find Your #PowerLook, Feel Invincible

  Photo: Timur Emek

We all have that one outfit we feel amazing in. When you pull it on, you feel like you can move mountains, touch the stars, and slay all day.

It reflects your personal style, you love the way it looks on your body, and it makes you feel particularly confident. It may not be your most flashy, most fashionable, or most expensive outfit, but it’s dependable. It’s easy. And it leaves no early-morning hysteria, no confidence-busting body questioning, and no pile of discarded clothes in the corner — just pull it on and know you’ll look great.

It’s your #PowerLook.

Yahoo Style’s mission is to boil down the essentials of what’s behind a #PowerLook. If you don’t have one, we’ll help you find one. If you’ve already got one, we’ll assist you in transforming every look, every day, into a #PowerLook. Your #PowerLook also changes over time, through different life stages, and in different situations. Our multi-pronged approach merges personal style with body confidence and finding your best fit — because it all starts with clothes that work with your unique body shape.

Hillary Clinton in a white power suit by Ralph Lauren at the third and final debate. Photo: Getty Images / Quinn Lemmers for Yahoo Style

    #PowerLook will run up to the elections on November 8th, because working women practically invented the “power look,” and Hillary Clinton, with her run for the presidency, is attempting to shatter the ultimate glass ceiling (and as we’ll soon explore, Clinton’s got mad #PowerLook game, too).

We’ll also bring you inspiration from some of our favorite celebrities (see 15 women we find particularly inspiring in the video above) and designers on how they found their #PowerLook for them, discuss with real people the lengths they’ve gone to accept their beautiful bodies as they are, take a hard look at what clothing size really means, explore how the #PowerLook has evolved over time, and follow women — and men — along as they find their own #PowerLook.

We’re asking celebrities and real people alike to share their #PowerLook. “I love me a jumpsuit,” actress Cobie Smulders tells us. “I think there is something so sexy about a jumpsuit, which maybe not a lot of people agree with. But I think they are very sexy, and they always make me feel good.” We’ll be posting celebrity #PowerLooks here throughout our program — check back for a new one every day.

Style Blogger Kelly Augustine tells us about the her #PowerLook – the leather jacket that helped her own Fashion Week: “I wanted to conquer the shows and represent for us curvy girls!”

Our #PowerLook program will also debut our weekly column with Margie Ashcroft, a fashion stylist and writer who is outspoken on the shopping struggles faced by curvy women. “As plus-size woman, we’ve been told for so long what we can and can’t wear,” says Ashcroft in her column, featuring 10 of her fave bloggers and models showing us their #PowerLook and talking about the brands who are doing it right.

A #PowerLook grows out of garments that fit. And though it may seem like a no-brainer, good fit is hard to find. That was the most surprising result of Yahoo Style’s Sizing Study, a survey conducted on over 1,000 Americans who identify as women. Three out of 4 say there’s confusing variability in the size of the clothing they buy, across brands and retailers, with most saying that their sizes vary one to two sizes across retailers. And this size disparity can kill our confidence — more on that here.

  Your #PowerLook also comes from truly understanding your unique body shape — and feeling good about it. In our survey, 1 in 3 consider themselves plus-size, with the highest proportion among white women; only 1 in 4 African-American and Hispanic women consider themselves plus-size — a sign that these two groups are perhaps more accepting of their unique and beautiful body shapes.

We also sent our associate editor Jihan Forbes to the streets of New York City to ask women about their relationship with clothing size. Watch what they told her, below:

Our friends at Polyvore ask their fans to express their #PowerLooks in inspirational sets. We’ll be showcasing a new look every day, and if you like one, you can click to buy. Here’s one we especially love, below:

This #PowerLook was created by Polyvore user stacey–lynne.

And finally, we want to see your #PowerLook! Tweet or ‘gram us your own personal #PowerLook to our hashtag and we’ll include some on Yahoo Style’s Instagram channel. 

The designer Michael Kors has said, “because of what’s going on with the economy, I think women are realizing that maybe they don’t need a closet full of clothes. They just need the right clothes.”

And we’re here to help you find just that — the right clothes, a.k.a., your #PowerLook.

Find your #PowerLook with Yahoo Style’s complete guide to fashion that makes you feel invincible, and post your #PowerLook to be featured on our feed!

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Public Service Announcement: Ken Bone’s Red Izod Sweater Is, in Fact, Still Available

(Photo: AP Images)

The de facto winner of the second presidential debate was Kenneth Bone, the friendly-looking man in the cozy-looking red sweater who captured the hearts and minds of Twitter on Sunday night after he asked the second-to-last question in the town hall-style session.

And as Bone became an instant star, so did his red sweater: a cable-knit pullover with a ¼ zipper from Izod that retails for a cool $49.  It quickly sold out on both Amazon and Izod’s website, and Izod has capitalized on the buzz with some savvy tweets about the “town hall” look and quick-thinking in-store merchandising.

There’s no debate. The “Town Hall” look is the one to rock. https://t.co/Bt0XCraZUo pic.twitter.com/eFkERbu6sh

— IZOD (@IZOD) October 10, 2016

I see the IZOD section is now flaunting the Ken Bone Collection pic.twitter.com/aBEDf2s7Iq

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) October 11, 2016

Even though Bone admitted to the radio show 590 The Fan on Monday morning that the sweater was not his first choice in debate attire — the olive suit he was planning on wearing ripped when he got in the car, so he tossed on the sweater instead —  his crimson Izod number has become the hottest ticket in town for the politically minded. Or, Halloween’s most coveted costume, at least.

Ken Bone = My Halloween costume. I said it first #debate pic.twitter.com/GaZdh73rN7

— Samuel David (@samdlopez) October 10, 2016

For #halloween I'm going as Ken Bone wearing a Chewbacca mask.

— Josh Robert Thompson (@joshrthompson) October 11, 2016

But to anyone lamenting that there will be no Ken Bone sweater in their future…

So I hear the Ken Bone sweater is sold out. That kinda makes me want one.

— Lodge Viking (@TheLodgeViking) October 11, 2016

We have some stellar news: The red Izod sweater is still available at both Kohl’s and JCPenney as of Tuesday evening.

You’re welcome.

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Trump's #Sniffles Back At It Again During Second Debate

During the first presidential debate held on Monday, Sept. 26 at Hofstra University in Long Island, New York, reporters and denizens of the Twitterverse alike couldn’t help but notice that Republican presidential nominee and former reality television personality Donald Trump seemed to have a bad case of the sniffles.

And so the hashtags #TrumpSniffles, #Sniffles, #Sniff were born, with the former two trending on Twitter during the debate Sunday night.

While Trump tried to blame his sniffling nose on a faulty mic after the first debate, those unmistakable, soft wheezes were back on display during the second debate on Sunday.

And the Twitterverse was quick to point it out should Trump try to deny his nasal situation this time around:

.@KellyannePolls Don't you dare try to blame Trump's #sniffles on a bad mic. #TrumpSniffles #debate #Debates2016

— Social✽Fly (@socflyny) October 10, 2016

.@KellyannePolls Don't you dare try to blame Trump's #sniffles on a bad mic. #TrumpSniffles #debate #Debates2016

— Social✽Fly (@socflyny) October 10, 2016

With the risk of Kleenex disavowing Trump, somebody get that man a tissue! #Trumpsniffles #debate #Kleenex #sniffles

— Jed Salisbury (@jedsalisbury) October 10, 2016

Something must smell great in that debate hall. #trumpsniffles #Debates2016

— Joe Riddle (@JGRiddle) October 10, 2016

#TrumpSniffles is the only consistent thing he's brought to this campaign. #debate

— Chris (@ThatOtherChris) October 10, 2016

PSA: If anyone had #TrumpSniffles on their #debate Bingo Card, hope you have EMS on speed dial …

— Social✽Fly (@socflyny) October 10, 2016

And, as they did during the first debate, some speculative Tweeters blamed Trump’s nasal concerns on cocaine use. Actor Carrie Fisher, who called herself “an expert” on the matter, had the Internet buzzing with her thoughts on Trump’s sniffles:

OH MY GOD pic.twitter.com/SJRWFEFDKa

— VicGOREia ???? (@vqnerdballs) October 10, 2016

Though he blamed it on a faulty mic after the first presidential debate, Trump’s #sniffles were back on Sunday night, and the Twitterverse was all over it. (Photo: Getty Images)

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Social Media Spots Startling Message in Melania Trump’s Hot-Pink Debate Outfit

Melania Trump wore a bright pink silk crepe de chine top with a “pussy-bow” and matching bottoms to Sunday night’s debate. (Photo: Getty Images)

Was Melania Trump subtly signaling her support for Democratic presidential nominee and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton through her wardrobe choice this evening?

That was the speculation by the wardrobe-readers on Twitter.

Interesting choice of hot-pink, PUSSY-bow blouse for the #debate Melania! pic.twitter.com/YRdXHrQ6xZ

— Amy Croffey (@AmyCroffey) October 10, 2016

Mrs. Trump, a former model and the wife of Republican nominee and former reality television personality Donald Trump, wore a hot-pink high-neck pussy bow blouse by Gucci, which retails for $1100, and matching pants, to Sunday night’s town hall debate held at Washington University in St. Louis.

OMG: Melania's #debate fashion: Gucci's "pussy bow" shirt H/t @politiquette pic.twitter.com/VQ0LpQp7NW

— Jay Newton-Small (@JNSmall) October 10, 2016

Melania Trump shakes hands with Bill Clinton at the second presidential debate on Sunday evening. (Photo: Getty Images)

The color and style are both ones that are frequent favorites of Clinton’s, Donald Trump’s rival for the presidency, which led plenty on Twitter to speculate that Mrs. Trump is, in fact, #WithHer.

Melania Trump is wearing a pantsuit…… what I'm saying is #ShesWithHer

— Craig Harrington (@Craigipedia) October 10, 2016

#Melania trying to pull a #Hillary with the #pantsuit. ????#debates

— Lynn Margherita (@lemnosalt) October 10, 2016

Trump has arrived at the debates. Did I see Melania wearing a pants suit? Is it a sign?

— Sarah Corbett Morgan (@morgansc) October 10, 2016

While we may never know exactly why Mrs. Trump refused to participate in a joint interview with her husband following the leak of a 2005 tape in which he describes acts of sexual violence he has performed on women, we do know that at the second debate, she ensured that all eyes were on her.

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Guess the Look: Can You ID These Eyes, Lips, Braids (and more!) From the Emmys Red Carpet?

Calling all beauty super-sleuths: Can you guess the celebrities behind each gorgeous feature from the Emmys red carpet?  It’s one thing to ooh and ahhh over the perfect shade of peachy-pink lip gloss or enviable lashes as you're watching the stars on TV, but it’s quite another to be able to identify who they belong to IRL (or on the Internet, at least). So — how will you do? See if you can guess the looks of your favorite stars from the Emmys red carpet, and get some practical advice on what they’re wearing.      

Whose Lips Are These?

She found the perfect shade of barely-there lip gloss for warm, medium skin tones.

America Ferrera’s Lips

Actress America Ferrera wore Mark Cosmetics Lipstick in Glow Baby Glow in Truffle on her lips, the perfect complement to her smokey eyes and disco-inspired dress. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)

Guess Whose Eyes?

This model-actress stood out on the Emmys red carpet for her fearless turquoise eyeshadow.

Emily Ratajkowski’s Mermaid Eyes

Emily Ratajkowski's turquoise-tinged eyes were created by makeup artist Hung Vanngo, who used LORAC makeup to create the unusual look. Hung started with pearly white at the tear ducts and graduated the color to dark navy at the outside corners. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Guess Whose Eyes?

This star's clean gold shadow and lengthy lashes stole the show.

Kerry Washington’s Classic Eyes

Kerry Washington of 'Scandal' stunned on the red carpet with pristinely natural-looking makeup, gorgeous ringlets, and a black cut-out dress that enhanced her pregnancy curves.

Guess Whose Eyes?

This actress highlighted her light brown eyes with shimmery champagne tones.

Regina King’s Shimmery Nude Eyes

King won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her role as Terri Lacroix in 'American Crime Story.' Her eye makeup enhanced her gorgeous eye shape with winged liner and extra lashes at the outer corners. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)

Guess Whose Eyes

It was all about the lashes for this young actress's simple smolder.

Ariel Winter’s Clean Makeup

The 'Modern Family' actress dazzled in clean, fresh makeup, with sparkly nude eye shadow highlighted with lots of lashes. (Photo: John Shearer/WireImage)

Guess Whose Lips?

This actress strayed from red carpet norm (read: smokey eyes or red lipstick) with a wine-inspired shade.

Sofia Vergara’s Wine-Stained Lips

The 'Modern Family' actress stood out in a sea of nude lips with a pretty Bordeaux-inspired shade of satiny lipstick. (Photo: John Shearer/WireImage)

Guess Whose Eyes?

Smart contouring and black liner made this actress's eyes pop.

Zuri Hall’s Eyes

The E! News correspondent sculpted her eyelids with brown shadow on top and a bone tone on the lids. (Photo: John Shearer/WireImage)

Guess Whose Eyes?

This actress highlighted her green eyes with a sheer wash of violet shadow.

Emilia Clarke’s Eyes

The 'Game of Thrones' star made her green eyes glow with a sheer wash of pastel purple shadow. Purple is opposite green on the color wheel and a surefire way to make emerald orbs stand out. (Photo: Todd Williamson/Getty Images)

Guess Whose Red Lips?

This actress was one of the few who wore red lips at this year's Emmys.

Priyanka Chopra’s Matte Red Lips

The 34-year-old 'Quantico' star matched her lips to her dress, with a velvety shade of crimson pressed on to her lush pout. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)

Guess Whose Eyes?

This actress chose the perfect shade of pinky-peach to make her blue eyes glow.

Sophie Turner’s Rosy Eyes

The 'Game of Thrones' actress glowed on the red carpet with pale rosy-peach lids that matched her cheeks and lips. (Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Guess Whose Bangs?

This actress says she cut them especially for the Emmys red carpet.

Constance Zimmer Debuts Bangs

"I just cut it this morning," the 'UnREAL' actress told E! News' Giuliana Rancic on the Emmys red carpet. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)

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Live at 1pm: Watch Joe Zee's Fashion Week Recap + Marc Jacobs' Spring 2017 Runway Show

Today is the final day of New York Fashion Week, and who better to give you the lowdown on top trends, best celebrity moments and the buzziest designers than Yahoo Style’s Joe Zee.

Tune into Yahoo Style today at 1pm for New York Fashion Week Recap: A to Zee, to watch Zee sound off with celebrity stylist June Ambrose and star-studded cast of characters such as The Bachelor‘s Caila Quinn and actress, model Karrueche Tran, and Mickey Boardman, editorial director of Paper Magazine. 

Expect a fierce fashion, fun games, and a little Marc Jacobs to cap it off: At 2pm, Zee and friends will give play-by-play commentary on the Marc Jacobs Spring 2017 fashion show. 

We’ll be broadcasting live on Yahoo today at starting 1pm ET, 10am PT. The Marc Jacobs Livestream begins at 2pm. Tune in HERE! 

While you’re waiting, watch Zee in action as he talks style with Gigi Hadid and Tommy Hilfiger backstage at the Tommy Hilfiger x Gigi Hadid show: