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Friday marks the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II taking the throne. After King George VI passed away, she became queen on Feb. 6, 1952. Over the past six decades, Queen Elizabeth has witnessed much change across the world and within her own family, while always remaining a constant herself. To mark her anniversary, take a look at some little-known facts that will help you get to know Queen Elizabeth II, then check out our guide to the queen’s many faces!

Her Nickname Is Lilibet

Princess Elizabeth is called “Lilibet” by close family, a nickname she got because she couldn’t pronounce her own name. Her father, King George VI, used to say, “Lilibet is my pride. Margaret is my joy.”

She Applies Lipstick in Public

The queen goes nowhere without her handbag. Inside it she keeps her trusty lipstick, which she’s not afraid to reapply in public. Frist Lady Laura Bush once did the same in DC, and said, “The queen told me it was all right to do it.”

She Text Messages Her Grandchildren

With her own YouTube channel, Facebook page, and Twitter handle, the queen is a modern monarch. But according to Sally Bedel Smith, she also started using a cell phone to text message her grandchildren.

She Spoke to Her Mother Every Day

After her father died in 1952, Queen Elizabeth’s mother, known as the Queen Mother, lived a lively life as a widow for 50 years. Until her death at age 101, the charming Queen Mother shared her daughter’s love of horse racing and offered her someone to confide in.

She Was 10 When She Became Heir Presumptive

“Does that mean you will have to be the next queen?,” Princess Margaret asked her older sister Elizabeth after their father unexpectedly became King in 1936. “Yes, someday,” replied Princess Elizabeth. “Poor you,” declared Margaret.

For the first 10 years of her life, Queen Elizabeth would have been just like today’s Princess Beatrice, a distant heir to the throne. But when her Uncle, King Edward VII abdicated, she had the weight of duty placed on her little shoulders.

She Worked as a Mechanic During World War II

During World War II, then Princess Elizabeth got her hands dirty, joining the Women’s Auxiliary Territorial Service in 1945. As “Second Subaltern Elizabeth Alexander Mary Windsor” she trained as a mechanic and driver. It looks like military men Prince William and Prince Harry take after her.

She Married Her Cousin

Princess Elizabeth fell in love with Prince Philip, her third cousin and a Greek prince. They shared the same great-great-grandparents, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, who were first cousins themselves!

She Became Queen in Kenya

On February 6 1952, then Princess Elizabeth was in Kenya on royal tour when her husband, Prince Philip, broke the news that her father had died. The 25-year-old princess was reportedly atop an African fig tree at the moment her father died, the moment she became queen. In this picture, she is seen arriving back in England to mourn her father and assume her duties.

She’s Obsessed With Horses

Many know Queen Elizabeth loves her corgis, but she’s also very passionate about horses. She rides, breeds, and races them, and even held a private audience with the Horse Whisperer. Here she is riding with then President Ronald Reagan.

She Never Flinches

When a man fired six blank shots during the 1981 Trooping of Colour, the queen, who was at close range on horse back, kept control and barely flinched, winning her much praise. And in 1982, when an intruder entered her bedroom, she remained calm, having a conversation with the derranged man until the police arrived seven minutes later.

She Cried When Her Ship Was Decommissioned

The royal yacht Britannia was the royal family’s floating country home for four decades. The queen and her family would take it on royal tours around the world, and Princess Diana and Prince Charles used it for their honeymoon. When it was decommissioned in 1997, the queen wiped away tears at the ceremony. It is now open to visitors.

She Showed Her Support For Charles and Camilla

Prince Charles’s marriage to his longtime mistress Camilla was tricky for the queen, but she showed her support. At their wedding reception, she toasted them with a reference to her beloved horse racing, “Having cleared Becher’s Brook and the Chair [tough racing obstacles] the happy couple are now in the winners’ enclosure.”

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Shay Mitchell & Ashley Benson – “Pretty Little Liars” Season 5 Promos

TheMan — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 22:10:58 +0000

Shay Mitchell and Ashley Benson: Pretty Little Liars Season 5 Promos

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Little Fashion Details That Make a Big Impact

TheMan — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 00:21:46 +0000

We partnered with on this post that shows you how little things can totally make a look.
It doesn’t matter what you are wearing; you can level up your look and make a big impact with little details. We’re talking textures, materials, colors, and accents you already have in your arsenal, but styled up in fresh ways — from metal mixing to studding up your shirt collar. Make a statement with just a whisper of something unique.

Definitely not for old fuddy-duddies, a proper pop of lace is always in style. We love how this jacket has just a few panels, adding a feminine edge.

Lace

Definitely not for old fuddy-duddies, a proper pop of lace is always in style. We love how this jacket has just a few panels, adding a feminine edge.

STUDS

Really, you can’t go wrong with a few stud accents. We love how fierce they look when attached to this jacket collar. Look for clothes with them in unexpected spots, like instead of buttons or along the shoulder edge of a jacket.

Metallic Materials

From shoes to shirts, metallics add a bit of shimmer to any outfit, making you glow. And you can layer it on or just go with metallic accessories for a fresh look.

Pom-Poms

A trend that we’re seeing this season, pom-pom touches are fun on shoes or hanging from handbags.

Safety Pins

Making a comeback from the ’80s, safety pins are a punk-rock way to add a bit of edge to whatever you’re wearing. Stick a few on the shoulder seam of your favorite white tee, or attach them to your moto.

Silver and Gold

You might think mixing silver and gold is a fashion faux pas, but the two really do work well together — especially when styled the right way. The silver studs of this shoe accented the gold lines of the sheer skirt, looking so rock star.

Accessories

From bracelets to necklaces to bags, think of your accessories as unique details that add to what you’re wearing. And you can mix and match different textures, colors, and materials for a head-to-toe look.

Sheer Happiness

We love how the sheer addition to this skirt was such a fresh detail — even when the outfit was all black. Just a bit of sheer is so flirty and a bit unexpected.

Quilting

Not just for blah blankets, quilting gives everything a bit of soft texture — especially leather. The extra detail pulls the eye and looks great when layered with other soft materials, like a cozy sweatshirt.

Fringe

Really, fringe is just so hot right now, and you have to love how this outfit completely changed thanks to the long fringe of the skirt. So stylish.

Faux Fur

Instead of looking fake, just the right touch of faux fur is actually so pretty — and a lovely detail along the edges of jackets or even as a cute cuff.

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10 Little Known Facts about Sex and the City

TheMan — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 02:20:56 +0000

#1 It was supposed to be Alec

Matthew McConaughey’s role in the episode “Escape from New York” was originally written for Alec Baldwin. However, Baldwin declined and the role eventually went to McConaughey.

#2 And it was almost George

After Alec Baldwin declined the guest role in “Escape from New York”, the producers sought out George Clooney, who was interested in appearing on the show but was otherwise engaged. It’s sad to know that Matthew McConaughey wasn’t the first choice.

#3 The apartments

Did you know that all of the recurring apartments on the show – those of Carrie, Big, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda – were all built from scratch on a soundstage at Silvercup Studios in Long Island City? Every single item in these staged apartments were planned down to each minute detail.

#4 64 Perry Street

In March 2012, the next-door neighbor of the real life counterpart of Carrie’s apartment — the romantic brownstone in Greenwich Village — hit the market for a hefty $9.65 million dollars.

#5 The wedding dress

In the first Sex and the City movie, the note accompanying the Vivienne Westwood wedding dress that arrives at Carrie’s apartment was actually handwritten by the designer herself!

#6 The rights

Apparently, the show’s creator Darren Star reportedly paid Candace Bushnell $50,000 for “lock, stock, and barrel” rights to Bushnell’s columns–the origin of Carrie and her world. Compared to the overwhelming success of the show, the price Star paid seems like a bargain!

#7 No nudity

Ever wondered why Carrie was the only character out of the four single girls to never appear in the nude? A special no nudity clause was written into Sarah Jessica Parker’s contract with HBO!

#8 Miranda is a blonde

Actress Cynthia Nixon is actually a blonde in real life, but dyed her hair to play the part of Miranda!

#9 The tulle skirt

Did you know that when the pilot was filmed, two different versions of the show’s opening credits scene were shot–one with Carrie wearing the famous vintage tulle skirt and one with another outfit. In addition, the vintage tutu cost a mere $5

#10 Kim almost didn’t play Samantha

Initially, Kim Cattrall didn’t want to play Samantha and turned down the role. After much persuasion from the show’s creator and producers, Cattrall finally agreed to do the pilot. The rest, as they say, is history!

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Salma Hayek had a little wardrobe malfunction

TheMan — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 22:20:50 +0000

While filming her new movie How to Make Love Like an Englishman in Malibu yesterday, Salma Hayek suffered a little wardrobe malfunction when the wind blew her skirt up, exposing her ass. Look, I know it’s gonna be awkward because there’s a dork standing next to her in a floppy hat and you can see the camera and all the rest of the crew, but they gotta find a way to keep this in the movie. Change the whole damn script if you have to. And the title? Tell me you wouldn’t go see That Movie Where Salma Hayek Flashes Her Ass? Fucking box office gold.

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Great idea for a little group of friends

TheMan — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:05:15 +0000

Why do you need to make plenty of little burgers if you can do one enormous burger for all

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The Little Rascals Then and Now

TheMan — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:24:31 +0000

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