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I feel bad for Barbie. After enduring decades of criticism for being too thin and having not of this world proportions, legendary shoe designer Christian Louboutin says Barbie's cankles just won't do for his red-soled masterpieces. Louboutin is the latest in a line of high-fashion designers to makeover the iconic doll. He's created three head-to-toe looks for her, which even includes a mini Read more
"Cankles" is a slang term combining "calf" and "ankle," suggesting that there's not much definition between the two areas. Some people's legs just look that way; there's not much you can do about it except just accept it and move on! But apparently, cankles are becoming a new body obsession. Sometimes, thicker ankles can be caused by health problems, such as diabetes or hypertension. But Read more
What's a mama-to-be to do when her calves melt into her ankles? Nearly 75 percent of you said you dealt with cankles while pregnant so you know that it's really common (especially around the third trimester). While often harmless, unsightly swollen ankles and feet can send an already over the edge mommy-to-be's emotions into overdrive. After checking with your OB to ensure that your swollen Read more
Many women have to put up with the irritable and self-described "unsightly" issue of cankles (peripheral edema, medically speaking) late in their pregnancies. As a mother-to-be spends more time on her feet and the bodily fluids continue to multiply, the evidence of thicker legs and ankles often becomes evident. Moms take note: Excessive swelling may be a sign of pre-eclampsia, a serious Read more
It seems like every time I turn around there's another body part I'm supposed to be obsessed with. First it was love handles, then arm flappage (what--there's not a name for this awful affliction yet?!), double chin, etc. And I've already shown you that some clothes make all this even worse (hello, low rise jeans!) Well, now there are a couple more to add to the roster. (You may have heard of Read more
