The Olsen twins that we remember have grown up into bona fide fashion moguls. Mary-Kate and Ashley have been off the acting scene for many years and they’ve thrown themselves into fashion. They have several clothing lines, the most popular being Elizabeth and James, which was named after the other two Olsen siblings.
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For many of us, “New Year’s Resolutions” is just a fancy synonym for “lies.” It’s okay – we all do it. We tell ourselves that this year will be different and that we’re really going to follow through with our resolutions…and then we don’t.
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“I love your nails!” How many times have you heard that one? Whether it was said to you, you overheard it or you were the one saying it, we have all heard it. Nail care may seem trivial, but it gets noticed. If your nails never get taken care of, you may end up with more problems than you thought.
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Now that the Christmas season is in full swing, people are beginning to go Christmas crazy with decorations, ugly sweaters and the official color scheme of the season—red and green—are showing up everywhere.
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You know it’s a big deal when you type “naked” into the google search bar, and the first thing that comes up in the options is “Naked 3 Palette.” But why is this eye shadow such a big deal? It all started about 4 years ago…
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Tis’ the season for love, gifts and sweet smells. Try these perfume picks for the holidays: Princess by Vera Wang If you’re the type who loves a sweet smell with a little touch of luxury, Princess is the perfect holiday choice.
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Lately, I just can’t get my skin to not be dry, flakey and itchy. I’ve tried so many different lotions, and I apply them twice a day, but my skin just won’t quit. After experimenting with different lotions and scrubs, I’ve finally found the ultimate winter body regiment.
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Those of us with sensitive skin are all too familiar with the side affects of winter. Cold, crisp air yields dry and itchy skin, but that’s a quick fix with the right lotion. What seems hopeless is when the winter wind wipes off our makeup, leaving our faces red and raw.
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Once at a party, a boy came up to me and said: “You did it! You’re so brave! You go girl.” like I had saved a child from a burning building. He was pointing to my hair. The stigma that cutting your hair short is somehow less feminine, or emotionally traumatizing, or extremely risky bothers me.
Read MoreIt’s kind of hard to stay in shape during Thanksgiving time when the entire point of Thanksgiving is to stuff your face. But, even though you’re pretty much guaranteed to gain a pound or two, there’s no reason you can’t still work out, just in a different way!
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For most girls, football game days mean a Penn State hair bow, ear warmers, backwards cap or beanie. But, what about all the ladies actually out on the field? Valley was curious about what the Blue Band girls do to their hair while they are marching with a large hat on their head.
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With more weights, machines and frat boys than you ever knew existed, it’s easy to feel lost at the gym and settle into a safe routine. But, before you throw in the towel, consider taking advantage of the free personal training services offered by Penn State Fitness.
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Ever wonder what you’d look like with edgy, fringe bangs like Alexa Chung or Kerry Washington? Sometimes our hairstyles are begging for an update and we look for a dramatic change.
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Do you ever find yourself waking up in the morning and not having time to wash your hair before class? Or, if you are someone who has naturally oily hair, this product will be a total game changer for you.
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As college students, our main skin concerns are probably acne, how to avoid foundation face, and finding a way to fake that glow all year round. But how many people ages 19, 20 or 21 put on an SPF of at least 30 every day, rain or shine?
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There aren’t many luxuries in the world quite like a home-cooked dinner after a long, busy day. The vision of a hot, steaming plate is stuck in our memories forever, but what shouldn’t be is the feeling of fatigue, inability to move or just overall “I shouldn’t have eaten that” syndrome that follows a not-so-good final meal of the day.
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Seeing results on your own body is extremely rewarding. When you’re working diligently on your fitness goals, the results are what inspire you to progress. Sometimes, however, recognizing results on your own body is difficult and can be misleading.
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Seeing the number of people coughing and sneezing around campus can be enough to make your skin crawl. Fitting in the necessary nutrients to keep the germs at bay can be tough, but you can pack a lot of nutrition into a glass to keep moving and shaking through the day (and even the night).
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Have you ever had those days that you wake up, look in the mirror and your eyes pop wide open in shock? Maybe a pimple sneaked up on you overnight, or the bags around your eyes are darker than ever.
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It’s officially November and the holiday season is fast approaching. As we countdown the days until Thanksgiving dinner, there’s never been a better time to practice portioning.
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