March 15, 2013Call it the Lisbeth Salander effect but piercings are all the rage. Sure, most of us may have our first and second holes pierced, but many overlook other parts of the ear and cartilage. A single earring can be the ultimate accessory and make quite the statement if adorned properly. We drew inspiration from the [...]
March 12, 2013Most days, it seems like there just aren’t enough hours to get it all done. As college students, whether it’s because we’re up until the wee hours of the morning writing a last minute paper or because we were fist pumping the night away, sleep deprivation is rampant. But it doesn’t have to be [...]
March 11, 2013Turns out, tattoos are not always permanent. In 2010, fashion powerhouse Chanel designed fifty-five temporary tattoos, or “skin art” as it was marketed, as the ultimate accessory. Each of the tattoos was hand-drawn by Global Creative Director of Chanel Makeup, Peter Philips, and delicately placed on the models’ collarbones, upper thighs, and wrists. From oriental [...]
March 8, 20131. You break out in hives after a day at the beach. Unless you’re allergic to the sun, which is super unlikely (Sorry, but you’re not a vampire!), it’s probably your meds. How to be sure? Check the label. Phrases like “may cause chemical photosensitivity” or “avoid prolonged exposure to direct and/or artificial sunlight” ultimately [...]
February 22, 2013Bruce Jenner. Courtney Stodden. Michael Jackson. What do these three celebs have in common? They took fake too far (toxic injections, bad plastic surgery, and countless skin-whitening creams…gross). But going faux doesn’t have to be that obvious or that painful, either. Here’s five sneaky ways to fake it without going under the knife twenty times: [...]
February 20, 2013As the Spring semester gains momentum, so does the need for spring cleaning. Just admit it: we’re all guilty of making New Year’s resolutions that soon become January-and-maybe-February’s Resolutions instead. We initially swear off Insomnia Cookies and hit the gym religiously, only to fall back into the same routine, blaming “stressful classes and no time.” [...]
February 19, 2013It’s that time of year again. Studying? (Ha, joke’s on you if you think I actually own the Math 104 textbook – hate to break it to you, Mom and Dad, but that bill you’re getting isn’t for books…) Pottruck? (If getting a free chair massage during demo days counts as working out, then, yeah, [...]
February 16, 2013We know, adding new products to our beauty regimes can be daunting, especially drugstore picks that cannot be sampled before the purchase. However, we’ve found a few beauty brands that are worth getting your once-over. After scouring the beauty aisles, we’ve come up with our top five beauty brands that you won’t regret checking out. [...]
February 6, 2013The volume and versatility of curly hair can be the envy of every girl, but it can also be challenging to manage. Curly-haired girls have to tackle frizz, tricky cuts, weather changes, and styling difficulties on a regular basis. However, there are a few tricks up our sleeve that’ll help you keep your curls in [...]
February 5, 2013It’s no secret that studying in a congested area is unhealthy and generally makes you feel blehh. The solution is simple: clear the air and indulge in a candle for your room. Candles, which Egyptians originally used in 3000 BC, were developed by dipping rolled papyrus repeatedly in melted tallow or beeswax to light homes. [...]
