Hilarious Horoscopes

People actually BELIEVE this stuff (see title link). Don't get me wrong, I'm all for believing in certain spiritual rituals, but these love horoscopes by Sally Brompton are just over-the-top...

Embarassing!

Everyone has social traumas, but kissing ones (see title link) are the funniest. Some of these horrors are straight out of Superbad! In real life!

Dating Abuse

Did you know one in four teenage girls reported being in an abusive relationship? It's important to admit the problem if you or a friend have it, and to understand how to deal and get help about it (see title link). Because Love Hurts.

Mayonnaise!?

I have horribly frizzy hair and my curls are impossibly different textures. Some are thick and well-defined, while are others are just stand-alone and crazy. I've been trying Africa's Best Organics Hair Mayonnaise since it's filled with natural ingredients like herbs, olive oil, vitamins, and egg protein. It really deep-conditions my hair and keeps my dry scalp fairly well-moisturized (although not fully). According to the Walgreens website where I got it, it will help "rejuvenate and renew weak fragile hair, leaving the hair healthier looking with greater body, shine, and elasticity" if used over a long term. The best part? It's budget-friendly and only costs $4 for an 18 oz. jar. At Walgreens, anyway (see title link).

Basic Hoodie

Great color and totally basic, so you can pair it with anything. It's from American Apparel and costs a standard $39 (see title link). The weird part is that it only comes in one size, yet fits really well. It has a hood and is unisex. Mine is pretty beat up from so many uses so I've made it cropped because of all the holes at the bottom and at the sleeves. My sleeves are half-sleeves now and all stretched out but you can still spend a comfortable weekend afternoon in this piece of clothing.

Wintr'y Makeup

Tarte A Perfect Whirled is a multipurpose product. It's created to be a blush for the tops of your cheeks but perfectly safe to use on your lips. I did just that, and got that great frosty look because of the icy shade. The cream feels really light on your face. It's rather expensive at $28 but then again, Sephora's products are usually slightly overpriced. But definitely all good-quality. This is limited-edition, so you better buy yours quick. According to its website (see title link), it only uses natural colorants and fragrances and includes the t5 fruit color complex, which is filled with goji, acai, maracuja, acerola, and pomegranate. These are all rich with antioxidants and vitamins, so apparently your skin is getting refined AND looking pretty at the same time.
Worth trying?
I think so...

P-I-Z-Z-A

Who wants to go out for pizza on a date? Lots of people, that's who, thinking that it's the perfect date. But once the pie's eaten, what to do (see title link)?

Socks!

Hands down the most comfortable and most warm socks I've ever worn. They're from American Apparel and are also the most expensive socks I've ever seen, at a whopping $17. But the solid darker royal blue shade is just beautiful, and the knit material keeps me snug and cozy (see title link). They're best when rolled down a bit to mid-calf (don't wear them thigh-high if you want to stay warm).

Obey

This is an incredibly unique tank from Obey called the Dancing in the Streets Tank Top. It's $30 (the tank is $28 but with shipping it'll cost more) and has a racer back. Comfortable, too, since it's half cotton, a fourth polyester, and a fourth rayon. It's from the Martha Cooper Limited Series and SO expressive. Yeah, so what if it's gray (see title link)? It features a black-and-white photograph of two girls playing hand games excitedly (of two different races, I might add). They're standing in front of a graffiti-covered wall. Really shows the wonderful innocence of childhood.

Bling

This is a giant black-and-gold oversized Samantha Wills Trinket Ring. The Australian designer sells upscale jewelry that you can wear at a casual occasion. So make no mistake: the COST is nowhere near trinket-size; it's $69.50. It's real gold and filagree-encrusted, whatever that means! It has black crystals, too, and even comes up with a vintage band that's adjustable and decorated (see title link).

The Veronicas

Check out this new track by The Veronicas called "This Is How It Feels." You can download it for free (see title link) by entering the code word "jasmine". Awesome for a girls-night-out.

Burrito Taste Master!?

Funny website...do you think you could be a professional Burrito Taste Master (see title link)?

Jill!

My second post about Sgt. Jill Stevens, a member of the National Guard who was deployed to Afghanistan in 2004. She worked with children in schools and was a medic. Now she wants to set up adoption services. We should all be inspired by Jill and strive to have her courage and integrity (see title link).

haha...

Possibly the stupidest way to spend money that I have ever seen...
Club 28282, the mobile service that sells wallpapers and ringtones, has a Love Test that reportedly predicts your love future (see title link). It charges you $2.99 for each "prediction" as well. Seriously, who falls for this stuff?

GuysTalk

Here's a great site where you can get perspectives from that opposite gender (see title link). They want to prove to YOU that they'd make better boyfriends than the Jonas Brothers...

To Infinity...and Beyond!

Awkward topic! I just found Always Infinity, which advertised that each pad can hold 10x its weight! Interesting way to put it, huh? The wings in the Heavy variety help it to stay in place and it is definitely contoured to your body. Plus, they're designed wider in the back and, according to the ad, have a great Infinicel core, whatever that means (see title link).

Happy Friday the 13th, everyone.

Fitness!

This Valentine's Day, make a promise to love YOURSELF by staying fit and working out (see title link). 20 minutes a day is all you need.
I better go and take my own advice! Ta ta for now!

Pins

New, affordable to change up your look. Use colorful bobby pins to pull back your hair in a pretty half-up. They hold stronger if crossed over in an X-shape. I found these cute blue ones from Ricky's NYC called Rubber Bobby Pins. For $5 you get ten, meaning you can twist and hold back you hair any way that works for you (see title link). They hold better than metal ones because of their elasticity, too.

Urban Decay!

So I used to be completely against eyeliner. I wear contacts and believe that wearing makeup directly above and below your eyeballs is a little dangerous and completely unnecessary. I still believe that the best bet is to stay away from it when you're wearing contact lenses. But if a special occasion happens to ensue and you want to dress your lids up a little, try a funky shade of liner, at least, like navy blue. I've had this Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil for months in my makeup drawer and never really used it, so I figured I'd try. It's the Deviant shade (see title link), and I just lined my outer corners with it and smudged it a bit with my fingers so it didn't get too close to the interior of the eye. It definitely made them look subtly different without making me look like I was trying too hard. It's waterproof and creamy-feeling, too, so you don't feel any sharp points when applying. 50% of the product consists of moisturizing components like Vitamin E and Jojoba and Cottonseed oils, your skin truly feels conditioned, as its website describes.
The only catch? One pencil costs $16. But it's pretty long and lasts for a while, so weigh the risks vs. benefits yourself.

Natural Waves with Artificial Tools?

The trick to using curling irons is to make each curl different so that it doesn't look too "done." You want it to look like you just woke up with that effortless style, so wrap some strands toward your head and some outward. Use Revlon Perfect Heat 3/4" Curling Iron. It's relatively inexpensive at $15 (see title link).

I'm against these hair heat products in general, but if you really need to use them, you might as well look good, right?

Jack by BB Dakota

I found this pretty peach blouse from Jack by BB Dakota. It's $60, which is pretty expensive, and it is a bit sheer so you have to wear a tank or cami underneath, but you can pair with leggings to make it boho, jeans to make it girly, or whatever. It's a solid shade but has some nice embroidery through cuts. Check it out (see title link).

New Flick

On a Saturday night in I'm always looking for a chick flick to watch. You know, those straight-to-DVD movies that weren't considered quality or marketable enough to be seen in theaters?
I found a dance movie called Center Stage Turn it Up. Apparently, it's a sequel to a movie called Center Stage (has anyone heard of it?). Haven't seen it yet, but I do think it's worth trying over a huge bowl of extra-buttered popcorn and a pint of Ben & Jerry's to eat straight out of the box (see title link).

Teen [magazine]

Check out the newest issue of Teen (the special prom issue with Shenae Grimes on the cover) magazine. It's dedicated to the event and packed with dress ideas, hair and makeup tips, and more (see title link)!

Vans.

I just donated a pair of old pink Vans sneakers that I've had since eighth grade to charity. This inspired me to check out the new Vans models, and I found an awesome OTHER pink shoe by the brand just in time for Valentine's Day.
These are Vans Slip-on Sneakers and they're an awesome solid hot pink with yellow lining. They help you get into the spirit of spring, too. Not too costly, at $40, considering they can match with a lot. Plus, slip-ons are gaining momentum among shoes these days, I've noticed (see title link).

90210

No, that's definitely not my zip code. Although I am quite envious of those who are fortunate enough to live in Beverly Hills, California. Has anyone checked out the new remake of the TV show 90210? I haven't had a chance to, since Gossip Girl has taken my weekly CW time. Anyone care to share how Jennie Garth and Lori Loughlin are on that show? [Tuesdays at 8PM]
Anyway, O.P.I. has created a small new collection of nail colors called 90210 by OPI. There are three shades and although I have not tried it (the product hadn't been released when I last went to Hair Cuttery) I've been hearing a lot of hype about the Pretty & Privileged shade (see title link). Check it out if you want!

A-C-N-E

I don't usually have horrible acne issues, but recently the hardships of homework have kept me up late most nights and, needless to say, my face didn't like it. I had some pretty horrible blemishes and needed something that was quick. After all, nothing's worse than going from near-perfect complexion to acne-world, right? I tried out Neutrogena's Rapid Clear Fight & Fade 2-In-1 Gel (see title link). It promises to begin its work in less than 8 hours and that was definitely true, although I could've appreciated an even quicker reaction! It contains salicylic acid, the main acne-fighting ingredient, so it can fight the oil that builds up in your pores. It's called 2-in-1 because it both fights breakouts AND fades the appearance of post-acne marks.

Bleach Away

I was born with a Unibrow, so this product is EXTREMELY important to me. I lost a lot of confidence when people stared at my eyebrows instead of looking at ME, so I started using different battery-powered tools, etc. to remove it. What worked best for me (brows AND upper lip) is Sally Hansen Extra Strength Creme Hair Bleach for Face & Body. It's fast and doesn't hurt like I've heard wax does. It has aloe vera inside, too, so you don't SMELL like bleach (although personally, I don't mind the smell of that either!). There's an almond smell as well. It really doesn't show once the hair is lightened. It contains Collagen-enriched Pre-Conditioner for extra skin protection (see title link).

17

Yeah, I've done this before, but again, check out the new issue of Seventeen magazine (February 2009). It has lots of tips to be lucky in love, life, and lots more (see title link)!

Fly...Like a Dove?

None of us want noticeable B.O.
I recently checked out the Dove Clinical Protection Deodarant in Cool Essentials (awesome scent, by the way). It's formula is dermatologically-tested (see title link), and it contains some of Dove's own moisturizers, so your skin can be tricked into feeling like its lotion. No alcohol or AlCl, either. That means less discomfort or irritation. My favorite part? It didn't leave any white marks on my clothing, something I haven't been able to find in the Secret deodarant I usually use. It lasted all day, too (although I wasn't extremely active that day).