I love Nike clothes for workouts but am not always crazy about giant logos advertising everywhere. Surprisingly, Nike makes plain, blank clothing as well. This AD Rib Women's Tank Top is a great sleeveless piece, and I love the black color as a contrast on skin! It's only $22 (see title link), and has a nice slim fit that's very classically Nike. Features interior taping, machine wash ability, and general awesomeness!
The cold often brings with it infections - I always get mouth sores at this time of year. Try Orajel Mouth Sore Gel - it literally starts working instantly and numbs the pain, whether the sore's on my gums, braces-related, or anything else. It's cheap, too, costing only $7 (see title link) .
Want a more dramatic look for a day of traveling, mingling, or wandering around a big city, maybe? Or maybe you just want to look good. Try Maybelline New York's Eye Studio Master Drama cream pencil (see title link). I personally find the cream to be too thick and overly dramatic, but some girls think it brings out their eyes that way, with heavy eyeliner. The Midnight Master shade is especially dark, with some eye-opening intensity. It promises to be easily applicable with the cream's gliding properties, concentrated, waterproof, smudge-free, and safe for contact lenses. MSRP is just $7.99. 
False eyelashes may accentuate certain girls' faces. I am not an advocator of them, since I think Kim Kardashian looks absolutely monstrous wearing falsies. But if you do want to go big and be even more daring than the rest, try getting brightly colored ones! I found these Illamasqua False Eye Lashes in Sephora, and the #011 shade looks like that pictured at left. They cost just $12, and are definitely dramatic without being over-the-top. Your eyes will be brought out and have an impact on the crowd. So out of the box (see title link).
I was quite surprised to see an ad positioned this way, but Lancome Paris released a new mascara called Hypnose Doll Lashes! The models actually look like dolls in the print ads, but glamorous and different at the same time. Lancome's makeup with a twist - brings out your eyes by using your outer lashes most, giving you that same wide-eye look. Lots of volume, extension, and lift for your lashes. So flirty, thanks to the cone-shaped brush which keeps the liquid clean and smooth. Even your lower lashes don't smudge as much while thickening. Costs $25 (see title link).
It's always awesome to move beyond your normal stores to look at some abroad. Garage, originating in Montreal, has locations nationwide in the US. They have great clothes at reasonable prices, but I love their jewelry most. Check out the Laugh Necklace in their Accessories section. It comes in a 3-pack for $12.90 (see title link), with a cute sparkle and lobster clasp to fasten. Love it!
Emma Stone is gorgeous in pink at the Los Angeles premiere of The Help on August 9 (see title link). She's wearing a top from Chanel's Couture collection of this past spring, but it's her twisted updo that really does the talking. It's so complicated! I tried pulling off a similar style for New Year's Eve by twisting random sections of my hair and bobby-pinning them, but that didn't work.
