Dressing according to your body shape means you will always be wearing the most flattering types of clothes. For better or worse, clothes can manipulate the shape that your body is perceived. So when you look for clothes, think not…
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The best brands of jeans for women are going to vary depending on the size and shape of the woman. Some brands are cut small and slim regardless of the size it says on the tag; while others are roomier…
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Few things are worse for the fashionista than pulling out clothes that have been in storage, only to find the unmistakable wear and tear caused by moths and other bugs. Luckily, there are ways that you can protect your clothing…
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Few wardrobe malfunctions are more embarrassing than that of the ripped crotch in a pair of jeans. There’s simply no time when it isn’t incredibly inconvenient, whether it be at a barbeque, at work, a family gathering, or just out…
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Silhouettes come and go. Colors fade in and out. But seemingly contrary to logic, there are a few staple patterns that remain solid and true season after season. These classic designs are workhorses in a day-wear wardrobe, and always elegant…
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Clamdiggers, capris, and crops, oh my! Remember when life was simple, and there were only two choices for pants length: short or long? Well, my friend, gone are the days. Today you can find a pair of pants in just…
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Jemma Kidd is a make-up designer that has a “bargain” line of designer cosmetics at Target. The line includes eye shadows, liners, lip glosses, powders, and some tools. Normally, a small tube of gel eye color costs $18, but during…
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BeautiControl is one of those companies that will sell you loads of their products for you to start-your-own-business by having parties in the living rooms of friends and family. When I was invited to one of these get-togethers, I was…
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New York Color is usually the cosmetic brand placed in the least prominent place in drug stores or department stores. The cheap prices of the different products have given the brand a bad rap as a cheap line in general….
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I first tried Cover Girl Eyeslicks because I had been extremely happy with a different product called Cooling Effect Shadow by Maybelline. When that product was discontinued, the Cover Girl Eyeslicks seemed to be the closest thing available. Though the…
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We associate big, full lips with femininity and sensuality. If your thin lips plague you to no end, you may want to try to make them look fuller. There is more than one way to accomplish this, and all have…
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Nothing can make or break a look like makeup. When applied well, it ties the whole outfit together and solidifies the look you’re going for. When applied poorly, it diverts all attention from your outfit, no matter how cute. You…
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This isn’t the worst time to have smudgy eyeliner – that smoky, smudgy look is in right now. But if a sharp punch is more your style, there are ways to keep that eyeliner in place. Whether you try a…
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The hard-rock look with an edge is going to be big in 2010. The appeal is all about mixing understated tones with over the top glamorous touches. At times these touches even seem a little futuristic. A great way to…
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Knowing the shape of your face, much like knowing the shape of your body, will help you determine how you can look your best every day. If you know your face shape, you can better choose haircuts and makeup styles…
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A little bit of lace is a luxurious way to feel romantic and expensive. Lace tights can be a fun and unique way to incorporate this delicate fabric into your outfits without feeling like you just stepped out of Victorian…
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There are endless ways to experiment and have fun with makeup. Color combinations, shadows, and highlights, oh my! As a matter of fact, there are so many different possibilities and styles when it comes to makeup and playing with makeup…
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Halloween is the time to have fun and go crazy with anything creepy, spooky, or gross. What better way to scare the neighborhood kids and delight friends or coworkers than some truly gross, gory makeup? Anyone can use lipstick to…
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There is a time between January 1st and July 1st that all women lie to themselves. “I’ll have dropped three sizes in two months!” we say. It’s only as we step into the dressing rooms, a pile of offending swimsuits…
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If you’re not ready to say goodbye to the bright colors and skin-kissing fabrics of summer no matter how low the mercury drops, have no fear. You can wear your summer clothes all year, you just have to change what…
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Soon the days will start to darken a little earlier, and the temperatures will begin to dip. We’ll be ushered into that awkward in-between season, where it’s not summer anymore, but not quite fall yet. Dressing in one of these…
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It’s no secret that our outfits can send the world a message about us. Even if you don’t like the idea that people may judge you based on how you look, that doesn’t change the fact that it happens every…
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When it comes time for fun and scary costumes, who wouldn’t want to be the best looking goblin of the gaggle? People often use makeup to enhance their costumes, but as a theatre student who knows lots of great tips…
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Moles can be aggravating for women, especially when they happen to occur on your face. Though many women with moles feel that people are only staring at the mole on their face, they are likely blowing the situation out of…
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To someone who prefers to cover their tummy or chest, a walk through the swimsuit racks at a department store can be discouraging. It seems like acres and acres of two pieces hang down. At first glance, it looks like…
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Our parents don’t understand our generation’s taste in jeans. How many of you have heard “You’re paying more for jeans that are already worn out!?” from one or both of your parents? My guess is that every teen who wants…
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The trend of distressed denim has led to a flood of holey, ripped jeans on department store racks. But the silliest thing? This worn denim is more expensive that the regular stuff! Why pay more for worn jeans when, with…
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Nothing quite compares to the soft warmth of cashmere. But let’s face it; cashmere is an investment. It’s expensive, and no one wants to pay that sort of money for something that’s going to look worn after only a relatively…
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Tea length dresses are dresses whose hem lines fall between the ankle and the calf. Originally they were worn as a sort of in-between day and dinner dress. Today, they are often casual, flowy dresses, though that is not necessarily…
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Why pay hundreds of dollars for distressed jeans when you can very easily perform the same techniques at home? One of the most well-loved distressed looks is that of the frayed jeans or jean shorts. This technique is quite easy…
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