THAT's Embarassing...

Everyone gets embarassed sometimes, but the way to lift those horrible feelings from your shoulders is to listen to other humiliating stories that people have experienced. Here's my personal favorite: a girl had her crush over for a school project, and he was using her computer for research when he found a picture of HIM on her desktop that was his MySpace default. Apparently, she had sent it to a friend and had forgotten to delete it, and the guy thought she was stalking him. THAT's awkward (see title link). And no, that story is not about me (seriously).

It's Party Time!

Want to plan the perfect summer bash and fit it into a small budget? Throw a stellar party that nobody will forget for less than $100 (see title link)! Your weekend will be fun-filled for sure.

C.O.D.s

Nope, I'm not referring to the popular fish. I'm referring to the acronym that stands for Creepy Older Dudes. We hear a lot about predators lurking on MySpace or girls cornered against their will, but there are hundreds of teenagers that enter into relationships with guys older than them WILLINGLY. That's a scary thought: imagine a 15-year-old dating a 22-year-old, for example. Both are most likely in completely different places and want completely different things out of a relationship. It's important to understand this if and when a similar situation ever happens to you (see title link). Think twice before pulling a Miley. We all know how THAT ended.

Is this really NECESSARY?

This is possibly the most uncomfortable blouse I've ever seen. It's a Necessary Objects by Ady-Gluck piece and costs $48! Yikes! It may be classy, as the description on the website says (see title link), but it sure isn't fun! The cream color looks best out of all of the 3 shades (black and white are the others), but I'm not sure about it being fit for every occasion, because it doesn't look fit for ANY occasion.

Flirt on a Dare?

I was reading an issue of Seventeen magazine today and stumbled upon an article that reportedly teaches you how to be a better flirt. The most ridiculous tip that I saw (there were 50 total) was going to the Apple store, walking up to the hottest guy you saw, notice what he was looking at and abruptly say, "My friend just got that and loves it! Are you getting one too?" because apparently guys love to talk to about technology and will fall madly in love with any girl who shares that interest (or pretends to, that is). Honestly, how many guys will give you a weird stare when you randomly approach them and start talking to them (see title link)? The tip was appropriately titled, "Catch his eye-Pod." Corny or what?

Meet Mark

Mark Winstick Hook Up Eye Shadow Stick in the Moody shade (it's a pale blue) is a great, affordable way to make your eyes look incredible. For just $5.50, you get an ultra-creamy formula which feels wonderful as it glides onto your lids and gives your eyes a shimmer that's lasting. I went on a road trip yesterday and my lids were still blue by the time I'd gotten out of the car hours later. It's a great pick, so check it out (see title link)!

Don't YOU Want to be a CoverGirl?

I love the variety that this little case gives me. CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 3-kit shadows (Blast) in the Dazzling Metallics combination is amazingly versatile. They blend together perfectly, without one or two overshadowing another. I wore the yellow shade to work today, and it's still visible on my lids! It's opthalmologically tested, so you can guarantee its safety. It looks silky and sheer on your skin. I went for a subtle, natural look. But with these shades, you can go for a bold or smoky look as well! Buy it for just $5.19 (see title link).

XOXO

Here is a pair of beautiful, unique shoes from XOXO. They're flat yellow gladiators and do cost $60, but are sure to get your feet noticed in the heat. Plus, the tops are made of fabric, so they're extremely light and useful for walking (see title link)!

Katy Perry

I'm not the biggest fan of Katy Perry's voice, but her individuality and candor are admirable. In an interview with Seventeen magazine, when asked if she was ever self-conscious about anything, Perry candidly discusses her "very early development," and how she was cruelly nicknamed "Over-the-Shoulder Boulder Holder" in ninth grade, admitting that she would wear baggy clothes to disguise the awkward parts of her body. I think talking about such a delicate time and situation takes guts, especially when you're admitting it to millions of readers (see title link)! Katy's full interview is worth reading...check it out!

Juillet

Check out this month's issue of Seventeen magazine...there are tons of cool points in fashion, beauty, and dating, among others. Plus, Katy Perry is the cover girl for July 2009, which is bound to provide an entertaining interview (see title link).