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3 Ways to Wear: Beach-Proof Hair

From salt-water swimming to sweaty beach volleyball and sand in places it shouldn’t be, a day on the beach can be as hectic as it can be a blast. The last thing a girl wants...
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Itty Bitty Beauty: Beauty Tips for Tiny Bits

As girls, we so often assume that smaller is better. Who hasn’t looked in the mirror and whined over her desire of a smaller ________ (waist/butt/thighs/feet)? However, every now and then, bigger truly...
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Going Nude: Bare-Faced Makeup Basics

Many college girls, myself included, have been wearing makeup pretty much daily since middle school. However, your twenties is one of the few times in your life when you might still feel comfortable getting away with...
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Golden Summer: Three Safe(r) Ways to Tan

It is bikini season (or almost bikini season, at least) and despite all the warnings about sunbathing and tanning beds, once you step out on that beach in your cute new swimsuit and...

The Other Sunscreen

We all know how important it is to wear sunscreen. Not only does it protect against scary skin diseases, including cancer, but it helps keep your skin smooth and wrinkle-free for years, something all of...
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Fabulous & Fearless Going-Out Makeup

Hey Girls, happy weekend! In honour of school winding down and the weekend dawning on us, I thought I’d go over my tips for a flawless, glam look for a night out. This routine takes...
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Fresh Faced: Beauty Tips for Exam Day

Now that you know what to wear, what to bring, and what to eat on exam day, the only thing left is how to do your hair and makeup. Here are a few...
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Quick and Easy Spring Waves

If you haven’t caught on from my last few posts (and the number of days in between them) I’m swamped with end of the year work right now. If you’re in the same...

3 Spring Beauty Dares to Try Today

Between rainy days, end of term essays, and the looming exam season, this is the time of year that every college girl could use a little pick-me-up. Why not take on one of...

How to…Remove Makeup Stains from Clothes

I’ve ruined way too many of my favourite tops with some stray concealer or liquid eyeliner, so I know how heartbreaking the situation can be. Luckily, between reading too many Martha Stewart articles, getting tips...

Tasty Treats:5 Beauty Recipes from the Fridge

As much as we would all love to have a weekly or monthly trip to the spa, the reality of a college girl’s budget simply doesn’t allow this luxury. Fortunately, you can pick up everything...

Elegant Everyday Eye Makeup…Made Easy

  Eye makeup can be a simple way to take your look from dull to daring, but sometimes we just don’t have time. Here are my tops tips for achieving a great everyday eye makeup...
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How to…Get a Silky Smooth Shave

During the winter, dry skin and extra layers of clothing can put a damper on your shaving routine. But, you never know when you’ll be invited to a spontaneous hot tub party, and no one...

How to…Make the Most of Your Curling Iron

If you’re going to shell out the big bucks for a professional curling iron, you’d better know how to use it like a pro. You may have been curling your hair since seventh grade, but...
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How to… Get Cheetah Print Nails

Hey girls! Since we’re heading into the weekend (and starting to ease into the season of spring breaks at colleges) I thought it’d be fun to do a quick tutorial on a fun nail trend:...
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How to…Transition Your Look From Day to Night

Hey guys! Exciting news: my friend Megan over at Charade Style was kind enough to offer me an opportunity to do a guest post. True story: one evening sophomore year I found myself in one of...

Why You Should Wash Your Face Every Night

Imagine this scenario: It’s 3 am, you’ve just cabbed home with your girlfriends to your place after a night of drinks and dancing, you’re a little tipsy, and all-laughed-out, with just enough energy to pull...
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Bumpits Alternative

There are mixed reviews on Bumpits. Some swear by them as an essential beauty tool, some think the idea is nice but they don’t deliver, while others wonder “why the hell anyone would do that...