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Do you have any “Patti [sic] Hearst Symbionese Liberation Army gear” in your wardrobe? How about “Gold lamé turbans” or some “platinum records” suitable for use “as headgear”?

If so, let’s hope you get an invite to Marc Jacobs’ upcoming New York fashion week party. The designer has just issued a dress code for the soiree, and it’s all pretty relaxed. Just 88 words in urgent caps, beginning: “STRICT DRESS TO KILL CODE WILL BE ENFORCED.”

Demands include “FUR COATS OVER LINGERIE, LIP GLOSS, JERRY HALL SIDE-SWEPT HAIR, SEQUINS, SKY HIGH STILETTOS, MIRRORED AVIATORS, METAL MESH, COWL NECKLINE HALTERS, GLOSS-Y SKIN, SLITS, SHEER HAREM PANTS” and “MINI SKIRTS AND MUSCULAR LEGS” – presumably that last one is an either/or situation. Then things get complicated.

“ROGUE” and “ROLLERINA [sic] CHIC” are required. So is “GRACE JONES BUTCH REALNESS” and “EYES OF LAURA MARS CHIC”. There will be absolutely “NO FLAT SHOES. NO MATTE SURFACES. NO NATURAL LOOKS.” After that, it’s the simple finishing touches to consider: “BLEACHED EYEBROWS”, and “RIDING IN ON A WHITE HORSE”.

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Although hosted by Jacobs, the party will launch Gloss, a book about photographer Chris von Wangenheim, whose wilfully shocking images chronicled Studio 54 and the excesses of the 70s, which goes some way to explaining the dress code references.

Von Wangenheim famously photographed supermodel Gia Carangi naked behind a metal chain-link fence, worked with bleached-eyebrow pioneer Donna Jordan, and often collaborated with Grace Jones – who has used vinyl as a fascinator. Patty Hearst is the publishing heir who was kidnapped at the age of 19; her gun-toting, beret-clad photograph has become a recognisable image of the 1970s. Rollerena was an eccentrically dressed Studio 54 character.

The cult 1978 Faye Dunaway and Tommy Lee Jones thriller Eyes of Laura Mars was partly inspired by Von Wangenheim; its trash-chic aesthetic – all Lurex batwing sleeves and fuzzy fur coats – has often been cited by designers since. The photographer also had a thing about women on horses and worked with noted nightclub equestrian Bianca Jagger. (Do remember, for the record, that Jagger did not actually ride a horse into Studio 54; she simply mounted one that was already inside the venue – a significant difference that the animal rights campaigner has recently been at pains to point out.)

Given that Von Wangenheim’s back catalogue also includes blood splatters, guns and models being bitten by dobermans, guests are getting off fairly lightly.

Fashion has a history of issuing totally bizarre dress codes, though they usually veer towards the tedious and exclusive (last year’s Met Ball edict was “full evening dress and decorations”, which basically means “wear all your medals”). This sounds more interesting. And given Jacobs’ own reputation for putting in the effort (like the time he went to a Christmas party dressed as an 8ft tall camel toe), we know whose outfit will be the highlight.

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After years of sitting in the makeup chair and quite literally absorbing tips and tricks from maquillage masters with the magic touch like Pat McGrath and Dick Page, model Lindsay Ellingson decided to start her second career and launch her own beauty empire. “For me, it was kind of like makeup school,” the catwalker said of serving as the face for designers and megabrands like Victoria’s Secret for the past ten years. Starting with one SKU, Wander Beauty On-the-Glow Blush and Illuminator, Ellingson’s travel-friendly stick quickly became a best seller, and her next round of products—including brow pencils, gel eyeliners, liquid shadows, a cheek tint infused with skin-plumping hyaluronic acid, and a Paris-inspired cosmetic capsule collection—is set to follow suit in September. “I’m the girl that never checks a bag—I’ve carried a Céline bag around for years and I have to fit all of my products in it. We’re creating products that are easy to take on the go, whether you’re on the subway, a plane, or in a taxi,” she said. Here, the super (dubbed the “walking Sephora” by her friends) shares her must-have French pharmacy products, the secret to a runway-worthy glow, and how John Galliano jump-started her modeling career.

Why did you decide on Paris for your new makeup collection?

That’s where I started my career. I was in college studying biology and I did a test shoot. Viva in Paris saw one of my images and asked me to fly over for Fashion Week, so I dropped out of school, took a chance, and the day I landed in Paris I met John Galliano, who cast me for Christian Dior, which started my whole career and this amazing journey. Paris is very dear to my heart—it’s where I met many of my best friends, fell in love with high heels, croissants, and beauty. French pharmacies are one of my favorite things ever. We really wanted to capture the essence of Parisian women in this collection. And for me, when I think of a Parisian woman, I automatically think beautiful skin, undone hair, and of course, a red lip. Ours is very innovative in that it’s a shiny, balmy, buildable formula that you can wear sheer for day or go bold for night. It’s infused with prickly pear extract, which is a potent hydrator. It conditions your lips instantly and continuously throughout the day. It also has rose extract, which is where the beautiful scent comes from.

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I see you’ve made another highlighter, but this one is a lot smaller.

We made it more precise so you can get into those hard-to-reach places like underneath your brow bone, inner corners of your eyes, and your cupid’s bow. This is a trick that I learned at my very first fashion show for Christian Dior—highlighting is really what sparked my curiosity with beauty.

Was Pat McGrath doing the makeup backstage at Dior?

Yes, she is the queen of highlighter. It’s something that enhances your natural beauty and it’s so easy to do.

Where do you put highlighter?

I always put it underneath my brow bone and all over my lips—especially our nude glow illuminator because it makes your lips look fuller and sexier—or I just put it on my cupid’s bow.

Since you’ve had your makeup done thousands of times, which pro boasts the best beauty tricks?

It’s hard to say just one [makeup artist]. I think each person has a distinct style, and I’ve [gained] knowledge from each of them, like little things from each artist. I was really inspired by Dick Page at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show last year. I loved how he applied blush before foundation because it looks really natural. And it was actually lipstick that he applied—it wasn’t even blush—it was a strong, red pigment. I’ve done like eight shows now and that was my favorite look. I think that he has a really cool approach to applying makeup, so he’s definitely an inspiration. But like I said, I’m making it my own.

I know a lot of the models will run to the bathroom to “fix” their makeup before a runway show. True?

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Oh, I always have my own kit! I mean, for years, doing hundreds of fashion shows, I would always—I mean, sorry, makeup artists—fix my eyebrows, curl my eyelashes, conceal here and there if they missed something. It’s not their fault, the [pros] have to do so many girls in a short amount of time. And nobody knows your face better than yourself, so I would always rush to the corner [and touch up]. After a while, I just started doing it out in the open. After a while, the makeup artists were like, “Do your own thing, you got it. We trust you.”

Who are the other girls guilty of retouching their makeup before a runway show?

I would say 60 percent of the girls are in the bathroom doing that!

Have you picked up any beauty tricks from your fellow models?

I think a good beauty tip is to kind of overdraw your lips on the top and bottom with a liner that matches your lip color—it makes your lips look a little bit fuller.

Who taught you that?

I don’t want to give away too much—it’s girl code!

I know that you were also a dancer. Did you learn any beauty lessons during that time in your life?

That’s true—I forgot about that whole part. I have some scary photos of my dance team. We really put on the blush and all the fake eyelashes. We didn’t know what we were doing. We should have had a makeup coach or something back then. But that did get me started in makeup, even though it was all wrong! Now I know what not to do. I look back on photos and there was hot-pink blush.

Covering backstage, I find that so many models dread hair and makeup. You, however, seem to have latched on to the concept.

I love it. I think it’s so fun. It’s fun to change up your look, and maybe that comes from dancing because we transformed . . . I’m this introverted person, and then when you go onstage, you transform, whether it’s your appearance or your act. I love transforming into different characters—even if you just put on red lipstick, you feel different. Or when you put on an orange lipstick you feel really happy. I think makeup can make you feel different emotions, and it’s fun to play that up.

For the red carpet, you often do your makeup yourself. Where do you find inspiration for your looks?

I do a little bit of research about what’s on trend and I look at all the runway shows. I was really inspired by the pops of color on the eyelids, so that’s why I did the blue eyeshadow look at a premiere not too long ago—you guys did a story on that with Kristen Stewart. I just experiment. It’s all about researching what’s on the runway because that’s where all the trends are being set, and then I take it and transform it into something wearable.

Is there anything you’ve seen on the runway recently that you want to try?

Well, that’s why I did a no-mascara look today because I noticed that the nude look was really in. I wanted to try that out because I think some women can get so accustomed to wearing the same thing every day. I always wear mascara, so I’m like, “Okay, let me get myself out of that habit and just try something different.” I also saw January Jones on the red carpet recently and she had the powder blue eyeliner, so I’ve been dying to try that.

What are some of the biggest mistakes you think women make when it comes to makeup?

In general, some of the mistakes I see are making eyebrows too dark or penciling them in too much and creating a harsh line—and I probably made that same mistake before, too. And that’s the one thing that I found a lot of makeup artists doing to my eyebrows and I would always go to the bathroom and fix it! I’m a stickler about eyebrows; I want them to be amazing and perfect because they’re so important.

What is your technique for filling in your brows?

I start where there are any sparse areas or holes, but if I had perfectly shaped brows, I would just do really gentle strokes, but not too much [near the bridge of your nose] because they end up looking too rectangular and square—that part needs to look the most natural. You can extend the shape [near the tail] to elongate and frame your face. You need to have a gentle approach because you don’t want to overfill them and end up with clown brows!

Since you’re a self-proclaimed Sephora junkie, what are some of your other must-have products?

I’m obsessed with eye patches, like the ones from Klorane. It’s calming [for your skin], and I like to put them on while I’m doing my makeup, so any [shadow] that falls down falls onto the pad, and you just pull it right off.

So smart—especially when you’re doing smoky eyes.

I’m also such a Wen girl. I started using it a year ago, and my hair has grown like crazy—it’s much healthier.

Flawless skin is also so important for models. How do you wake up to a perfect complexion every day?

In the morning I use the Dr. Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Moisture Cushion and EltaMD sunscreen, and at night, Pratima skincare’s Rejuvenating Oil that you mix with a vitamin C serum so that it penetrates deeper into your skin. On top of that I put the Age Delay Serum on top. I love Derma E Microdermabrasion Scrub for exfoliating and Heritage rosewater spray from Whole Foods. I’m a Whole Foods junkie, too.

Is there a beauty look that your husband loves?

The smoky eye. Any time I wear a T-shirt, ripped jeans, and a smoky eye, he’s like, “Oh, my God, you look amazing.” It doesn’t take much for him! He doesn’t care about the dresses and the high heels. He just wants a smoky eye and a T-shirt.

Since your new collection is inspired by Paris, what are some of your go-to spots in the City of Light?

Angelina for pastries and tea—I love sitting down for tea. I haven’t been to Paris in a while, but I remember always going to Café Ruc on my downtime and then heading to the Louvre—I would have the Nutella crepes. I even loved the little stands that sell fresh crepes with applesauce on the Champs-Élysées.

Where did you shop for beauty products in Paris?

French pharmacies! I’m obsessed. Whenever I go to St. Barth’s for work, occasionally I’m like, “Yes!” because it’s the closest French pharmacy you can find. I come back with Bioderma [makeup remover] because it’s so much more expensive here [in the States]. It’s a must-have for beauty. I also buy Decléor oils and this amazing moisturizing face mask from Embryolisse. French pharmacies and boulangeries are two of my top places to go—beauty and bakeries!

Did you live in Paris for a long time?

I lived there for a year when I was working a lot with Christian Dior. I did one of their campaigns, and it didn’t actually ever come out because they had to reshoot it with Kate Moss. Nick Knight just released the images last year, which was so cool because I never saw them before! I shot it with Lily Donaldson and Gemma Ward, and it was kind of a bummer because they said that we looked too young, which isn’t a bad thing! The campaign looked amazing with Kate Moss, but it was so cool to see those pictures come out ten years later.

Were you staying in a model apartment?

Viva would put us up in this little apartment-slash-hotel, and that’s where I met all of my best friends who are still my closest friends today. It’s also where I fell in love for the first time.

What is the romantic spot in Paris?

I want to take my husband there and find the most romantic spot! I really want to see Love Lock Bridge because I walked past it but never really knew what those locks meant. Now you can’t put locks up anymore, and it’s really sad.

Who were the girls that you bonded with in Paris?

Rachel Alexander, Ana Mihajlovic, and Louise Donegan—we loved Paris and it was amazing, but at the same time we were so homesick. It was my first time away from home for that long. You create an incredible bond when you are in a country alone.

Did you all have Parisian boyfriends at that time?

I did, but I was the only one with a Parisian boyfriend. I have to say that American boys are much more romantic.

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Super facialist Abigail James has cultivated her own facial.

Continuing on with our facial series, we've tracked down one that can't be defined to a single box. Super facialist Abigail James, who works as Liz Earle's Global treatment Ambassador, understands that each of her clients has different needs, therefore she has created her own AJ Method. The technique is completely unique to the individual, and will give each person different results.

"The AJ Method is about treating each client as an individual, working with their ethos and skin goals, combining natural and professional grade ingredients with specific massage methods, which I've developed over years. Sometimes incorporating clinically advanced technology to get the best results in as natural a way as possible. With lifestyle and health advice to get the best out of their skin," she explained to Cover Media.

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"I've spent years learning, practicing and seeing what works so it's been an evolving method combining many aspects."

Abigail has over ten years' worth of knowledge behind her and combines nature, wellbeing, science and advanced technology when consulting a client's skin care needs.

"This method really suits everyone," she enthused. "From someone wanting a deep cleanse to another wanting to age well, there is something to suit everyone."

Having regular facials is a key aspect of maintain a youthful complexion, and Abigail says people should ideally be indulging every four to eight weeks.

"I have proven on my own skin as well as that of clients how regular facials make a huge difference," she smiled.

So next time you consider treating yourself to a facial, think about finding out what your skin actually needs rather than going for what's on offer. A little digging and you can come up with the ideal treatment.

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Miss Universe 2000 and glamorous diva, Lara Dutta, is back on form with a new season of Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2015.

The third edition of Miss Diva begins its journey on August 16, 2015 in Kolkata, and will journey across 10 cities in India.

From Ahmedabad and Bangalore to Delhi and Pune, pageant hopefuls will audition for the cut-throat contest.

After auditions wrap up in Mumbai, Miss Diva 2015 will groom the girls to their highest potential with a series of photo shoots, catwalks and many other challenges.

Notable fashion designers, such as Gavin Miguel and Rocky S, as well as Bollywood actor Rahul Khanna will be tasked with training up the girls.

The 2014 edition saw the contestants fight it out for several titles, including Miss Diva Universe, Miss Diva Earth and Miss Diva Supranational.

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And this year is no different. The ultimate goal, of course, is to represent India at Miss Universe 2015.

The lucky winner has the chance to take the crown from the reigning champion, Paulina Vega, who speculates this year’s pageant will be held in Shanghai, China:

“Mr [Donald] Trump [told] me the next edition will be held in China. I’m going to be charmed with crowning my successor in China.”

This is an excellent opportunity for Indian girls to represent their country, showcasing their attitudes, beauty and confidence.

The competition takes an open call form this year, after Lara recently put out a video call on the Official Miss Diva Facebook page, asking Desi girls to come forward and show her what they’ve got.

She comments:

“I ask all you girls out there who want to live this dream, come and apply.

“I would love you mentor you through this entire process, and I would love to see confident, beautiful, intelligent women out there.”

Acting as host and mentor to the girls, Lara will offer her expertise to the hopefuls on what it takes to be crowned with such a prestigious title.

The girls will also need to impress the past two winners of Miss Diva, both of whom went on to perform exceptionally well in their retrospective Miss Universe pageants.

The first ever winner of the show, Manasi Moghe from Mumbai, reached an impressive top 10 position in the 2013 Miss Universe pageant.

Noyonita Lodh succeeded Manasi in 2014 and secured a place in the top 15 finalist for Miss Universe 2014.

This year, we can expect to see an even higher standard of competition. Tougher judging and harsher challenges will push the contestants to their limits.

We will witness their struggle to reach the top, as well as the trials and tribulations along the way, which will ultimately determine who deserves to win the title.

You can catch the Miss Diva 2015 pageant on TV later this year on channel Romedy Now, with delayed telecasts on Zoom.

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GOSH make-up artist Pernille Buhl talks us through the perfect smoky eye.

Make-up artist Pernille Buhl predicts the trend for heavier make-up is about to come back in a big way.

Summer make-up is generally associated with the less-is-more philosophy, with naturally tanned skin and freckles taking the place of foundations and powders. But Pernille, who works with GOSH Cosmetics, says we should get ready to shake things up.

"I think a lot of people are still into the brows. People are starting to paint their brows other colours; blue brows and pink brows. I think the more make-up look is coming back in. So people are about to put on more make-up than normal; it's a trend coming back. It involves being more bold," Pernille told Cover Media.

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"Of course you can be more natural, but also allowing yourself to go back to doing a smoky eye and really going wild."

Pernille herself favours focusing on one piece of bold make-up, so a smoky eye without too strong a lip.

"But talking about something never going out of style, smoky eyes are perfect, a red lip: perfect. And if they're both done well, it looks perfect together," she smiled.

To achieve the perfect smoky eye, follow Pernille's top tips.

1. Product wise, you start out with a kohl eyeliner and you add it just around the lashes. You take a little hard brush and then you massage it out, so it's not that defined.

2. Then you start adding your eyeshadow. You don't have to do a smoky eye in black, you can do a smoky eye in any colour you want; it's just the technique called smoky eyes.

3. So you add the kohl in the colour you want, take it up towards the eyeball line. You make it intense in the bottom and less intense in the top.

4. Then you start adding eyeshadow in the bottom and you drag it out, upwards.

5. Finish with a lot of mascara. For me, smoky eyes don't have a flick - but some people like that.

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'It’s such a lewd term,” the hairstylist Orlando Pita told Harper’s Bazaar, referring to the word “bun”, while backstage at Diane von Furstenberg’s autumn/winter show. Instead, the current fashion phrase for the age-old hairstyle is “the knot”.

I’m usually a stickler when it comes to ­terminology, but both words are fine by me. Though I do like the nouveau-grunge sound of a knot, it has rough and edgy implications that are often not expected out of a typically dreamy, feminine bun.

How you wear your knot says a lot about how you’re feeling and what kind of attitude you want to embody – a tidy knot at the nape of your neck could suggest you’re a neat, no-­nonsense kind of woman, while one at the tippity top of your head will evoke a more rebellious, ­adventure-loving character.

Often when we hear the word “bun”, we picture a boring, matronly hairstyle – one worn by grandmothers and the like. But buns these days need not be conventional. While some may appear uninterestingly simple, others can be quite tricky to construct.

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There’s something timelessly elegant about an unfussy ballerina bun – though it’s not all that easy to make and requires a handful of bobby pins. Add an athletic touch with an elastic headband, or leave out a few wispy hairs to soften the look.

The side bun is becoming an increasingly popular evening hairstyle, and suggests innocence and romance – just see how it transforms the faces of Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lawrence. For an everyday look, the key is to keep it effortless and minimal, without too many braids or overworked curls.

If you're thinking of ­tying a bun for a more formal ­occasion, consider the ­chignon – it makes for a classy look and appears deceptively high ­maintenance.

I’m really big on braids, and if you can work one into your bun, props to you. Either two on the side joining into the bun, or one around the knot, holding it together – however you can manage it.

Nobody really does this ­anymore, but if you’re feeling quirky, stick a chopstick or pencil into your bun – maybe you’ll bring it back into style. I also love a good bun with bangs, but don’t go cutting a fringe just to flaunt the ­hairstyle.

If shaping your tresses into perfectly round shapes isn't a skill that comes naturally, you should turn to the beloved sock bun, an easy-to-do style that requires only one cut sock, giving the illusion of a pain­stakingly made ballerina bun. Some create the sock bun at the back of their heads, but in my opinion, it looks best right at the top of your head. Watch a YouTube tutorial, and once you’re confident with the style, try incorporating a thin braid around it.

Tied-back hair buns are all good fun, but the hippest of hairstyles at the moment is the half bun, sported by celebrities such as Sienna Miller, Jennifer Lopez, the Olsen twins and even the Duchess of Cambridge, though Ms Middleton’s version is slightly more polished. Style your hair as if you’re making a half ponytail, using only the portion above your ears, and work it into a messy knot, leaving the rest of your locks free – frizzy and messy is the way to rock the I-woke-up-like-this look.

Be it a tight ballerina style or untidy sock attempt, opt for knots over ponytails this ­season. Even Leonardo DiCaprio, Jake Gyllenhaal and Harry Styles are fans, but don’t get me started on man buns.

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Alexander Wang is reportedly in talks with the private equity firm General Atlantic following Balenciaga's decision not to renew his contract.

The 31-year-old designer has reportedly been meeting with the firm - who have invested in companies including Tory Burch, Airbnb and BuzzFeed - following the news Balenciaga have chosen not to renew his contract as creative director of the brand, WWD reports.

The Spanish fashion house and its parent company Kering have yet to reveal why they've chosen to let Wang go in favour of a ''lesser-known'' successor, but it's been claimed his final show will take place during Paris Fashion Week in September 2016.

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A source said previously: ''Kering is open to considering a lesser-known, hidden talent for the plum post, emboldened by the positive feedback and outpouring of goodwill it had in promoting Gucci insider Alessandro Michele to succees Frida Giannini at the helm of the Italian brand earlier this year.''

Alexander's stint at the helm of Balenciaga has been relatively short-lived compared to the career of his predecessor, Nicholas Ghesquiere, who enjoyed 15 years in the creative director chair, before leaving to take up the top job at Louis Vuitton in 2012.

It was rumoured earlier this month that Alexander was in talks to renew his contract.

A spokesperson for Kering said: ''There are discussions between the designer and Balenciaga regarding the renewal of the contract''.

However they refused to discuss the ''likelihood of an agreement''.

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Kate Beckinsale thinks all she and Victoria Beckham have in common is brown hair.

Kate Beckinsale can see the resemblance to Victoria Beckham but says her butt is much bigger.

The stunning Hollywood star is good friends with the designer and they are often compared to one another. While many are convinced they could be twins, Kate doesn't think they're all that similar.

"We're completely different types!" she laughed to German channel Tele 5.

"Of course, we both have brown hair, but I think her butt is much smaller than mine..."

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Fans had no complaints about Kate's figure when she starred in the Underworld franchise as the sexy Selene. She had to slip into a super-tight catsuit, but it was no problem for the 42-year-old.

"It made a noise every time I moved, but that's fine by me!" she grinned.

Kate has shown off her impressive fitness in action films including Total Recall and Van Helsing. But while she can kick ass now, it came as a bit of a surprise to her family and friends who knew her as a couch potato.

"I wasn't particularly athletic. No one ever thought, 'I must have Kate on my team,'" she previously revealed to Women's Health, adding that she very rarely worked out. "To me, you only went to the gym if you were really weird and obsessive. No one I knew in London at the time ever did it."

Despite working hard before she was cast in Underworld, things still didn't quite go to plan when she started filming.

"I mean, I could run if a bear were chasing me, but I ran like a girl with my arms like this," she said, demonstrating her flailing. "The day they asked me to try a few punches, it was dismal. All I could see was despair in the stunt coordinator's face."

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