Olympian Simone Biles’ Simoji Is Giving Kim K’s Kimoji Some Serious Competition

Aug 10, 2016

The fact that Steph Curry’s emoji app destroyed Kim K’s Kimoji in a mere 24 hours may be all the proof needed that athletes are leading in more than just the sports game. Despite Kim K’s best efforts to tweak her Kimoji to your liking, Kimoji’s earnings are reportedly slipping, according to DigiDay. The fact that a slew of Olympians are now getting in on the action may mean even more trouble for Kim’s own teeny text-y pics. Michael Phelps’ PhelpsMoji, Usain Bolt’s Boltmoji and Gabby Douglas’ GabbyMoji were just the start. Now, new gold medal winner Simone Biles has launched her very own emoji app, aptly named Simoji.

At $0.99 for both iOS and Android users, Simoji offers access to dozens of emoji that were personally curated by Simone herself. Check out the top gymnast take on the mats and the pummel horse or text your besties encouragement with Simone-style gold medals.

With comments like, “Love the app! Love Simone…” and “This app is awesome! I’ve been waiting for a gymnastics emoji forever, and Simone is such an inspiration! Go USA!” it’s clear these fans aren’t done cheering for Team USA.

DL: iTunes / Android

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(Photos via Simoji, Laurence Griffiths, Quinn Rooney/Getty)

17 Olympic Dessert Recipes That Get Your Head In The Games

Blood. Sweat. Tears… and sugar. It's almost time for the opening ceremonies of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics (finally!). Over the course of the competitions, you'll get to see some serious human strength, and you're going to need your energy. In the form of Olympic dessert recipes, of course. Olympic glory never tasted this sweet.

1. Fruit Olympic Torch Desserts

A little bit fruity, a little bit unique, and a whole lot of sweet, these desserts are the perfect way to welcome this year's Olympics. Make it extra fun and eat them while the real torch is moving across the world! (via Brit + Co)

2. Torch Cake

Let's go to the judges… as we suspected, a perfect 10. (via Daily Mail)

3. Boozy Milkshake

Not cheering for the good old US of A? (Say what?) Change the colors to whatever flag colors you please. (via She Knows)

4. White Russian Cake

This cake has both winter and Russian vibes. Add an Olympic-Rings cake topper, and you've got all your bases covered. (via Use Real Butter)

5. Vodka Red Bull Jelly Shots

Just watching gymnastics makes us exhausted. We'll reach for one of these athletically-challenged little morsels to recharge, courtesy of the official Russo-liquor. (via Just A Pinch)

6. Nanaimo Bars

Alright, these are totally leftovers from a past winter Olympics. Nanaimo is a Vancouver regional recipe, but sometimes reliving the good old days is so sweet. (via The Kitchn)

7. Patriotic Strawberries

You really should be getting more fruits in your diet, even if they are covered in sugar and frosting. (via A Small Snippet)

8. Fruit Loop Rings Cupcake

If drawing little rings on individual cupcakes is not the way you want to spend the day, reach for a box of Fruit Loops. (via Little Family Fun)

9. Gold, Silver, Bronze Rolos

Are you going to individually wrap Rolos in medal-colored foil for your friends? Yes, you are. Because you're a winner like that. (via Makes and Takes)

10. Color Appropriate Macarons

You can cut these little lovelies into Olympic rings, but really, we think that's overkill. Buy or make them in the correct colors, and let them do their duty just as they are. (via Diamonds for Dessert)

11. Secret American Flag

This cake offers the perfect all-American action. Go USA! (via I Am Baker)

12. International Cake Pops

Celebrate your favorite places around the world with these worldly toothpick flags. (via Bird's Party)

13. Monster Cookies

They're Olympic-rings-colored, and they didn't even know it. (via Neighbor Food)

14. Diver Cookies

If there was a baking Olympics, this recipe would take the gold. (via Heather Christo)

15. Frozen Cake

There are a few things we like about this cake. It's vegan. It's frozen. It's customizable. Change the colors to show whatever patriotic pride you're sporting. (via Bitter Sweet)

16. Fruit Cookies

They have fruit, so you could probably get away with eating them for breakfast, which we think you should most definitely do. (via Little Food Junction)

17. Gold and White Russian Cake Pops

You might mistake these bad boys for a gold medal...we bet they taste better though. (via Brit + Co.)

Are you excited for the Tokyo Olympics? Which Olympic dessert recipe will you be trying out? Follow us on Pinterest for more recipe inspo!

This post has been updated.

"Bridgerton" Brought The Cottagecore Aesthetic Back — And It's Better Than Ever

Dearest gentle reader, if it were up to Lady Whistledown, the finest trend of the season would absolutely be the return of the cottagecore aesthetic. Bring on the floral dresses, ruching, and tulle because thanks to Bridgerton, we're glady welcoming cottagecore back into our current style rotation (if it ever left). Cottagecore has come and gone with the likes of period drama movies and TV shows á la Pride and Prejudice, Downton Abbey, and so many more. So whether you're frolicking in the English countryside, attending balls with Kings and Queens, or just simply catching up on Bridgerton season 3 from the comfort of your couch, we've got all the best dresses for the occasion that will have you looking like THE diamond of the season.

What is cottagecore?

Photo via House of CB

Cottagecore is an aesthetic or style that is inspired by "cottage living" — imagine the English countryside in the early 1900's. The clothing style is very reminiscent of a Jane Austen-inspired era with lots of feminine and flowy silhouettes. You'll notice the styles having corsets, ruffles, florals, and bows, so just think very effortlessly girly!

What are the best brands to shop for cottagecore aesthetic?

Photo via House of CB

The brands that immediately come to mind and encapsulate the "frolicking-in-the-english-countryside-while-waiting-for-your-star-crossed-lover" vibe are brands like Love Shack Fancy, House of CB, and Doen. I've personally shopped all of these and can attest that they are idyllic, gorgeous, and will have you feeling like the lead of a Bridgerton season in no time.

What should I watch to get inspired by the cottagecore aesthetic?

Photo via Netflix

Period dramas are perfect to get into this vibe, and some shows and films that I love to watch are Little Women, Downton Abbey, Pride and Prejudice, Bridgerton(obvi), and anything from the Jane Austen-era! When you watch all of these shows, you'll get so much inspiration from the way they dress and styles they're wearing. I also love scrolling Pinterest to find inpso for what to wear in order to achieve this aesthetic!

Shop Cottagecore Aesthetic Staples Here!

LoveShackFancy Floral Dress

LoveShackFancy is a brand that does cottage-core SO well! They completely nail the ruffles, florals, and femininity that we're looking for in order to achieve the cottage-core look. This mini is adorable with the ruffles and short silhouette!

Melloday Smock Dress

Anything smock will definititely help you achieve cottage-core style and this smocked dress is such a cute one! I love the length and material of this one, as well as the strings on the sleeves! Such a fun detail!

Reformation Tagliatelle Linen Dress

How could you think of cottage-core and have your mind not go immediately towards the cool-girl brand of Reformation. They are the brand to shop at for any linen pieces to achieve your cottage-core style. Plus, you can never go wrong with a simple white dress! It's definitely a staple in every wardrobe.

House of CB Rafaella Dress

This dress just screams femininity and grace; exactly what we need for this Bridgerton-inpsired aesthetic! To be honest, this dress looks like it was taken right from a diamond of the season's wardrobe! Adding this to cart now!

Free People Feeling Bonita Smock Dress

Free People is a brand that does cottage core so well but in a more understated and casual way. Like this dress above, it exudes the cottage lifestyle but more casual than you may see on shows like Bridgerton or Downton Abbey. You'll definitely get so much wear out of this staple dress!

House of CB Emmelina Poplin Dress

I have this dress after trying it on in store and falling in looove with it immediately! It's stunning quality and tulle skirt will have you feeling like a princess! Just a note-- it runs quite small so make sure to adjust your sizing to a size bigger than normal!

Abercrombie Emerson Mini

This pattern just screams English countryside to me with the beautiful vintage colors and silhouette. I would definitely pick up this one to achieve the cottage-core style on a budget!

Charles Henry Bustier Maxi

Another affordable option to achieve the same look as the House of CB dress! It checks all the right boxes: floral, bustier, maxi, and so cute! We love this one!

Reformation Cherise Linen Dress

This dress is quintessential cottage-core, Bridgerton vibes to me! It looks so dainty and regal with it being a maxi and having the most adorable puff-sleeves and bow detailing. I say add a pair of white mary-jane flats and big white bow in your hair to top off the whole look!

All In Favor Midi Dress

At only $64, you're going to want to sprint to checkout on this dress that looks like it was taken right from my Pinterest board! I love how simple it is and the blue color is perfectly on brand for our theme as well. Plus, I love a corset moment!

House of CB Petticoat Dress

Petticoat dress? Say no more, we have found the most perfect cottage-core dress ever, readers! This dress would have Lady Whistledown, herself, wanting to know where it's from!

Abercrombie Puff Sleeve Dress

Lastly, a puff sleeve dress from our favorite and affordable Abercrombie because you can truly never go wrong with anything linen or puff-sleeved. I love this one with mary-janes like above or even with a pair of white pumps to dress it up!

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Show Your Team USA Pride With This DIY Vintage Olympic Bomber Jacket

Yay! It's Olympics time! While I'm not a huge sports fan, I always get excited to watch the Olympics. It's amazing seeing the whole world united in a competition of human strength, coordination and poise. Plus, it's a great excuse to gather friends for a viewing party and whip up some Olympic-themed DIYs, like these fruity Olympic torches! Though we're super into this year's Team USA opening ceremony uniforms, today we're showing you how to DIY a vintage Olympics-inspired Team USA bomber jacket. All you need are a few materials and you've got yourself an awesome USA-reppin' jacket. Let's get to it!

Materials and Tools:

Instructions:
1. Fold back the left sleeve of the jacket. Place a sheet of navy blue felt on the jacket with the bottom left corner touching the bottom seam of the left sleeve. Use the jacket seams as a guide to draw a template on the felt. You want to draw a piece of felt that covers the top left chest portion of the jacket. Cut along the lines.

2. Glue the fabric on the jacket. You may need to trim or stretch the felt so that it fits perfectly on the chest.

3. Use the blue felt scrap as a template to trace another chest piece with red fabric. Cut the shape out.

4. Use the ruler to measure ½-inch strips. Cut the strips. Glue the red stripes onto the right side of the jacket.

5. Cut a thick strip of blue felt and wrap around the collar. You might need to do some trimming so that the strip fits around the collar. Glue down.

6. Cut U, S and A letters by printing out a Team USA logo, cutting out the letters, tracing them on felt and cutting the felt. Glue the letters under the red stripes.

7. Arrange the stars on the navy blue felt. Iron them on. You’re done!

Fold back the left sleeve of the jacket. Place a sheet of navy blue felt on the jacket with the bottom left corner touching the bottom seam of the left sleeve. Use the jacket seams as a guide to draw a template on the felt. You want to draw a piece of felt that covers the top left chest portion of the jacket. (This part can be a little tricky; I promise it gets very easy after this!) Cut out the shape.

Glue the fabric on the jacket. You may need to trim or stretch the felt so that it fits perfectly on the chest.

Use the blue felt scrap as a template to trace another chest piece with red fabric. Cut the shape out. Use the ruler to measure ½-inch strips. Cut the strips and glue them on the right side of the jacket.

Cut a thick strip of blue felt and wrap around the collar. You might need to do some trimming so that the strip fits. Glue down.

Cut U, S and A letters by printing out a Team USA logo, cutting out the letters, tracing them on felt and cutting the felt. Glue the letters under the red stripes.

Arrange the stars on the navy blue felt.

Iron them on.

You’re done!

Go USA!

I think this jacket deserves a gold medal, don’t you?

Have you tried any Team USA DIYs? Share your photos with us on Instagram and tag @BritandCo! Need even more inspiration? Head to Pinterest STAT.

DIY Production + Styling: Irene Lee

Photography: Kurt Andre

Modeling: Maddie Bachelder

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Ryan Gosling’s “The Fall Guy” Is Actually A Rom-Com

Out of all of this May's movies (and all the 2024 movies, TBH) there's one I'm most excited for: The Fall Guy starring Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling! I haven't seen a big, silly action movie in so long and they always prove to be the perfect summer movies because they match the energy we all have when we're this close to sunny bathing suit weather.

The Fall Guy 2024 is absolutely a movie made by movie lovers, for movie lovers. It's also director David Leitch's "love letter" to the stunt community, and gives them the celebration they deserve! While the Emmys have a stunt category, the Oscars don't, and Emily and Ryan actually brought it up while presenting at the 2024 Oscars. "The Academy's history runs deep with the fearless work of the incredible artisans of the stunt community," Ryan said in a voiceover during the show. "Stunt performers and the action they design continue to create some of the most memorable moments in the history of cinema."

While The Fall Guy cast got me into the theater, the movie had plenty of unexpected twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time! Here's everything you need to know about the movie before you see it this weekend.