The Art Institutes

I used to have the common misconception of scorning any postsecondary school which used print advertising in magazines. If a school's good enough, people should already have heard of it, right? Maybe so, but don't underestimate a specialized school that's easy on your bank account. The Art Institutes, a system of over 40 schools which train students for real-world careers in Fashion, Design, Media Arts, and Culinary, has a competition going on called The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition, which earns the winner a full-tuition fashion scholarship (to the Art Institutes, of course!), a tour of Seventeen magazine, a trip to NYC Fashion Week, a $500 shopping spree, and even a lunch with a style professional. Entrants can choose between 2 categories: Fashion Design or Fashion Marketing & Merchandising and Retail Management (see title link). The deadline is November 20th, so hurry!

Dark hair, new makeup?

Scarlett Johansson is a woman to envy. Married to Ryan Reynolds, the face of Mango, and now a singer, too? Wow, that girl has it all.
She recently died her hair a whole lot darker; remember when she was a blonde? Well, her makeup noticeably changed as well. The red lipstick and darker pink blush has really brought out the browns in her hair and prevented her face from being washed out as a result. Take a leaf out of her book and see what happens (see title link)!

Guardian Angel for your hair?

Got 2b Guardian Angel 425F Heat Protect 'n Blow Out Blow Dry Lotion + Gloss Finish gives you a win-win situation to your hair. Let me explain: I don't blow-dry or straighten my hair that often because the high temperatures de-nature hair. But by using this product, I can successfully combat the dryness so that my hair can look good and feel good, too. The dullness and damage will be reversed, and the spray protects your strands and ups the manageability factor. Your scalp will be smooth and flexible and even have a luminous shine as an added bonus! For $5.99 at Rite Aid, what's to lose (see title link)?

Blackhead Eraser

On those nights when I'm up till crazy hours studying, I need something to manage my blackheads. Luckily, Clean & Clear Advantage Blackhead Eraser solves ll my problems. It won The Best Breakthrough Product of 2009, which says wonders about its innovation. You attach a disposable medicated pad, wet it, and switch it on! That serum will be vibrated deep into your pores and clear them right up. It also won the insider's choice beauty winner award by CEW, whoever that is. Don't wait...get it NOW for just $19.99 (see title link)!

That's Delicious!

Here's a hot pair of heels I saw by Delicious. They're just $13 (see title link)! Now THAT'S an offer you can't pass up.

Sweet as a Pastry

Pastry jeans are great skinnies to show off your legs. I usually call these straight-leg, like Macy's does (It's Over Distressed Straight Leg) but the name honestly doesn't matter. Sure, it has the usual belt loops, zip and button, and five pockets. there's that amazing pink contrast topstiching, the Pink Pastry logo at the front fly and back right pocket and, of course, the great whiskering and lightly bleached spots that really turn the heat on. They're pricey ($68) but definitely worth checking out (see title link).

Sun-In!

Check out Sun-In's Go for the Glow Contest winner Karen (see title link)! She teaches and volunteers at a local Florida hospital where she lives. Beauty inside and out.

Aero Insider

I was at the mall yesterday, and I always check out what's new at Aeropostale before leaving. Right now they have a great offer called Aero Insider open to anybody: a printable $10 off coupon for every purchase $50 or more. The best part is, you can use as many coupons as you want! The offer ends September 20th, though, so hurry up and get shopping (see title link)!

Converse

Who doesn't need a basic pair of Chuck Taylor All Star Converse Canvas Oxfords (Low, of course!)? One of my teachers in high school told me to save everything because it will be in style 20 years later. She was right; those 80s teens were wearing Chucks, too! For just $45, you can have two of your very own. So what are you waiting for (see title link)?

Oh, and colors are great, but you should have a black pair. I mean, it goes with absolutely ANYTHING.

Life Energy Intelligence

L.e.i. Jeans are a very budget-friendly, stylish alternative to costly, designer jeans. I bought my first pair 6 years ago and am still wearing them at this very moment. They are in almost-perfect condition. With Taylor Swift as their latest spokesmodel, they're sure to be a fashion inspiration to teenage girls everywhere (see title link).