Colorful tank, colorful highlights

This latest spring trend of peekaboo highlights is so cute with pops of color! They look bold with blue in your inner bangs and aren't so dramatic OR subtle. I found a cute pink tank from Sauce which would pair well with it. 

Jennifer Lawrence - one strong woman

An Oscar-nominated actress, Louisville small-town girl, and Hunger Games star, all at the age of 21! Boy, do I feel inadequate. But Jennifer Lawrence deserves all of that and more, and I admire her boldness and courage. "If I'm going to be naked in front of the entire world, I'm going to look like a woman," she told Seventeen magazine last month. Damn, girl. 

Define those curls, don't straighten them!

I used to hate my curly hair - it always frizzes, takes forever to wash and comb out, and never looks put together or normal. But nowadays, as I see so many girls forgo curls and waves to iron their hair every single day, it worries me that they try so hard to conform to a single image. No one is distinguishable! So I've found products to help me rock my curls instead. Garnier Fructis' styling products have a Curl product line, and their cream, called the Calm Down Anti-Frizz Cream, is a strong formula which moisturizes your hair and defines it for a full 24 hours, with nourishing shea butter for those unruly curls. 

Massage for a study break

I hate those late nights filled with studying and feeling overwhelmed. Next time you get a headache from staring at your computer screen, try just squeezing near the arch of your eyebrows for a few seconds, followed by a repeat at your temples. You'll feel instantly better with a self-massage. 

Chanel LBW (Little Black Wallet)

Check out the Chanel Classic Caviar wallet, as shown in the hands of Dianna Agron when she walked out of the Ed Sullivan Theater last August. Chanel makes excellent accessories (their greatest strength, in my opinion), and their small leather goods are the most accessible in terms of price point. 

Self-Help on Guys?

I don't agree with magazine stories which detail the ways in which to specifically attract men and appear irresistible, since each guy is different and you shouldn't change yourself to fit the mould. Honestly, you shouldn't care about whether the guy is saving your photo as his cell phone wallpaper - all that matters is that he cares, and you can figure that out without this advice. 

Those uncomfortable (but necessary) topics

I'm going to mention birth control on this blog. Not because it's something I can honestly review, since I'm not on it myself, but because it's something to be aware of as a teen girl. Sex Ed in schools give you a little or lot of information, but it's especially hard to receive gender-specific stuff that's essential for your health. Remember, if you are using a form of contraceptive, wait it out! You might need different methods than your peers, and it's important to test the waters for at least three months (unless, of course, you have awful side effects which should only last three or so weeks. 

NYFA!

Aaaand, once more - I'm telling you all to check out New York Film Academy if you're interested in filmmaking or acting! It's a great hands-on, intensive program for any level of degree you want, from associate to master. With international campus locations and summer programs, what more could you want?

Velcro is BACK!

Who knew people still bought Velcro products anymore? Well, the Pink Gentle Stylers are 1 1/8" rollers which do the job for giving you a cute flirty flip. As far as styling tools and appliances go, these are simple to use, and obviously don't require an outlet so they can be used on-the-go. Your hair will have tons of body, texture, and curls. Works well for stylists who are perming as well. They reportedly add shine, but I'm not quite sure how that works. They cost just $4.29 for a pack of six, too, which is a steal.

Demi Lovato goes Australian

Dresses are the perfect topic for spring, and Demi Lovato is inspiring with this dress from Finders Keepers at the Seventeen magazine Power of Friendship Luncheon honoring nobody but herself, at Cleo in Los Angeles' Redbury Hotel. Her long layers are great for medium- or thick-haired girls, too.

If you want some juicy light reading, are enjoy the romantic novels, try Life Eternal by Yvonne Woon. With the tagline "Soul mates are an eternal proposition," the book costs $12.48 at Barnes & Noble and is the second in the Dead Beautiful series. Love the cover model's white skirt as well!

Lela Rose - Couture designer, master hairstylist

Lela Rose makes the most gorgeous ready-to-wear dresses. I wish I could afford them but most cost upwards of four figures. The Spring 2012 collection is to die for at Neiman Marcus, and all of them are so elegant, especially with some long hair and twists to the side (and adding additional strands with bangs progressively). 

Quick-drying nails for minimal cost

New York Color's In a New York Color Minute Quick Dry Nail Polish is one of the cheapest at the drugstore (Rite-Aid, for me) - just $1.99! It comes on slick and looks absolutely perfect if you have some sort of coordination. Vibrant colors as well - their ads feature Tribeca Silver but I love East Village (shown here). With calcium and iron. 

Tommy Hilfiger shoes for the commoners!

Did you know Tommy Hilfiger recently released a line of shoes at Macy's that features more affordable products for us fashionistas on a budget? Not too many pieces, but I'm especially in love with their espadrilles - check out the Venice Wedges pictured! They're currently $89 but on sale for 15% off for Mother's Day. The best part: wedges never go out of style, give some air to your feet in this springtime weather, and have elastic straps for good fit. 4" high, too. Love the green/blue combo. 

It's basically time for the beach (oh wait, there's still finals). If you want to feel beach chic anyway, try these Rainbow 301 Leather Sandals in Dark Tan, available for women at Journeys stores for $48.99. They're comfortable, casual, and just overall awesome!