Basso & Brooke

Toxin-Free Nail Polish Still Contains Toxins: California's Department of Toxic Substances Control found that several nail polishes claiming to be "3 free" (that's sans chemicals like formaldehyde, toluene, and dibutyl phthalate), often contain the toxic ingredients anyway. {Gawker} Opening Ceremony Brings Vans Era and Kenzo Together For an Awesome Shoe Collaboration: This season, the retailer is offering limited edition Vans Era sneakers printed with Kenzo's widely praised Spring 2012 print. The problem? They only come in men's sizes! Can we get someone to fix this, please? {Refinery 29} Miss Universe Allows Transgender Contestant to Compete: Jenna Talackova, the transwoman who underwent gender reassignment surgery will be allowed to walk in the pageant. Talackova was previously barred from the competition because she was not born female. The competition will now allow anyone who identifies as female to participate. {Jezebel}