Hand Sanitizer can take away zits? indirectly...

Hand sanitizing wipes double as screen cleaners. And if you have zits along your jawline, they may be caused by all of the germs on your phone - that means it's time to clean! Use these La Fresh Eco-Beauty Healthy Hand Sanitizer wipes and they'll clear up on their own (see title link). They're just $5 for this pack of 12 shown and come in a nice snap case. Biodegradable and alcohol-free. You can also use them to condition your nails, with aloe and orange. Contains no dyes or animal byproducts. Shelf life of up to 1 year.

Facial Towelettes

These facial towelettes, created by a dermatologist, are made for washing on the go. If you work out a lot and need something after practice, these can wipe off sweat and dirt until you can get home and take a real shower. DG Skincare Ez4U 4-in-1 Facial Towelettes are great for your face, and are just $22 for 20 to cleanse and repair multiple times a day. Your skin will be positively radiant with all the botanicals. Doubles as a makeup remover to tone in 20 seconds, all the way to your neck. Make sure to refrain from washing immediately afterwards and let your skin dry naturally, though! Cruelty-free, vegan, and sulfate-free.

Pop of color

Cheap lipsticks that work are the best. Maybelline New York sells this Color Sensational Lipcolor for just $7 (see title link). If you try the Coral Crush shade, it gives your lips a nice fruit-punch sort of look with just a swipe or glide across the bottom lip. Just outline your lips in this color before filling and you'll see the results. Contains honey nectar for great moisture, so your face will brighten up! Pure, rich color, nourishing lipstick, and works best if you start at the center of your upper lip for blending.

Eyeliner the Armani way

An expensive eyeliner, but it comes with a great reputation. Giorgio Armani Smooth Silk Eye Pencil is an investment piece for sure, at $28, but is awesome for making that graphic cat-eye look you've always wanted to create. The kohl pencil is pretty vivid for drawing a thick line, and all Armani makeup aims to please. Love that this product comes with both pencil and eyeliner (see title link). It's precise and versatile. My eyes are instantly intensified, and I'm sure it works great for that smoky look as well. The color is just so rich! I go for the #4 Black.

Fashion tricks from Naya Rivera

Black and white silhouettes are to die for, and Naya Rivera pulled out all the stops at the FX American Horror Story Los Angeles premiere in October, when she stepped out in an Intellexual Property dress (I thought the skirt itself was amazing!). The dress is perfect for slimming her middle.

Luxe inspiration

I've always loved pleats, but have only found the shortest skirts to show off the trend. The longer stuff with pleats usually looks too stuffy and more fit for my grandma than for me. But Burberry Prorsum does it right for the Spring/Summer 2012 collection (shown at left during London Fashion Week) with its Pleat Front Heritage Skirt in Womenswear. It retails for $995 (see title link), but is great for inspiration, with the high, fitted waist, full skirt with gathered pleats at the waist band, and adjustable button tab with a concealed zipper. Of course, I have to give a shout-out to those beaded wedges - they steal the show!

Denim vests - an unexpected revival

Aeropostale has a great denim vest featured in its summer ad campaigns. I know they're so '80s-'90s, but the models can definitely pull them off! The Aero outerwear is a hit or miss, but this one is a hit, and now on sale for just $32 (see title link).

Crop Tops - so in for March!

Crop tops never cease to amaze me - They look sexy and amazing on some girls, ill-fitting on others, and plain slutty on the rest. But if you know you look hot in crop tops, check this Bluebirds Cropped Tank out from Wildfox Couture. It costs $58 and is also available in my preferred option, DNVY (see title link), but is definitely worth it for a weekend or Thursday night out. If you're like me and don't have washboard abs, try pairing it with a skin-colored tank top (not white, since that just looks prudish).

Dittos Jeans

I've never heard of this brand of jeans, but I'm all for designers who do colored denim well. Pulling off bold jeans is tough - perfect to start for a dinner with friends, perhaps! Check out Dittos jeans - they cost $69 and are available at high-end department stores such as Bloomingdale's and Lord and Taylor (see title link). Works great with batik!

Flared jeans are back

You can be a trendsetter by bringing back a has-been! Counter-intuitive, you say? Well, these jeans from Truck Jeans show off anyone's figure, which automatically makes you look hot and gets everyone wondering how you do it. These cost a pricey $69 at LuLus.com, but the denim is so high-quality! The Kiki Flare Jeans are the best item in the Denim Jeans collection on the website, with soft fabric, a retro cut, two back patch pockets, and the truck logo on the back right pocket, you're ready for a great day. There's even a hidden zipper for closure - wide-leg jeans are just awesome. Just watch out for those European sizes, and measure properly!

Essie nail color

What a dazzling nail color this one is - Essie Nail Polish just came out with the LuxeEffects collection, which are all top coats with tons of shimmer and dimension. They literally bring bling to your nails, and my favorite of the five shades is "A Cut Above", with shattered pink diamond glitz! Currently sold out online (see title link), but they cost $8 so look for them in your local drugstore.

Hot red watches for women

Swatch is an excellent brand for watches, but what sets it apart most are its vast swatch of colors (see title link). I love this red watch available for $70 - it's sporty but definitely feminine!

Time to go pink!

I'm not one for pink shoes, but these are very comfortable and eye-catching for a night out - Pink sandals from Chinese Laundry, which cost $40, definitely make a statement without looking outrageous (see title link).

House of Noyes earrings

I adore Emma Roberts' earrings from House of Noyes, shown here at Temperley London's book launch for "True British" in Los Angeles (see title link).

March is here!

Check out this month's issue of Seventeen magazine! The March 2012 issue has Lily Collins on the cover, so it promises to be exciting and inspirational (see title link).

See the stars

Check out your horoscope for fun every day (see title link). My Scorpio stuff is never accurate, but some people claim to discover crazy truths!

Embarrassing stories!

Strapless bra problems. They happen to all of us. But when you wear them to school? That's when it causes problems - what's the point in a fashion risk? I read a story who was sitting in class and her bra had shifted to the cups being on her back - talk about awkward (see title link)!

Love is complicated

My philosophical rant of the week - Love can be complicated. It can be confusing and unfair, but remember that love isn't just about making a relationship work no matter what; there are so many more unnecessary factors that will come into play (see title link).

Comfy sleep shorts

I know I'm being too wishful for thinking of shorts in wintertime, but these are too cute to refrain from mentioning. The PJ Salvage $36 All About Love Rose Shorts are one of the new bottoms that the line offers (see title link). They're followed by celebs, so they have to be good, right?

Straight hair without an iron?

This product is great for those girls who love that tan, sleek hair look. It makes your locks look endlessly long, and is called Mark Salon Straight Smoothing Balm with Invigorating Orange (see title link). The hair styling it inspires is ridiculously shiny, and can be used in conjunction with straightening irons. Try it for just $6!

V-Day Horror Stories

Since I don't have a significant other, I'm bitter about Valentine's Day. But now that some days have passed, I can appreciate the horror stories. Check out these nightmares (see title link) from the guy's perspective - one got a flat-out rejection from his new girlfriend because he bought her too many gifts for her liking. Is it wrong to want to slap her for not appreciating some flowers and a teddy bear? I can't believe she freaked out about being so serious and embarrassed the guy - how sad!

Bright Blush from Bobbi Brown

This is the brightest blush I've ever seen. No joke. Bobbi Brown's makeup has some serious color craziness, and her blush is no exception, with the award-winning product in Pale Pink (this is pale!?) making a perfect solution to deepen your cheeks a bit for a nice swirl of color. It costs $24 and lasts for over a day, especially if you blend it nicely to your hairline (see title link). For a softer look, blend back down.