The Five-Item Splurge Rule Everyone Should Live By
“Jennifer! Money does not grow on trees!” My parents always said it, but it never exactly rang true until I was off to college.
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Why You Need a Z Palette in Your Life
There are two things that will oftentimes prevent you from purchasing an eyeshadow palette. Either you’re worried it’s going to take up too much space in your makeup bag or you’re not absolutely in love with every single color in the palette. But this is why a Z Palette is so perfect.
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Your Nude Is Not My Nude
The infamous shade of nude is a color that many are familiar with. The problem is, not everyone has the same skin tone, and therefore your shade of nude doesn’t exactly fit my shade of nude.
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When shopping for makeup, many of us find that one of the most challenging products to choose is the right blush. With so many different brands and colors, it can get a little overwhelming. How do you know which is right for you?
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Easing the Fear of Aging
Jennifer Lopez, Pharrell and Gwen Stefani wonderfully defy the laws of time and age so gracefully. Do they perhaps know where the fountain of youth is and are making capital gains? Maybe.
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State Patty’s Day Makeup Inspiration
We’re sure many of you have already purchased some green attire for the occasion, but what better way to step up your look than with some festive makeup! Here are three winged eyeliner looks that you just might want to try out this State Patty’s Day.
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Clinique Takes on the Penn State Bookstore
“Oh my gosh it can’t be true! It just can’t be!” This was basically Valley’s train of thought when we discovered that Clinique found a new home in Penn State’s student bookstore. Now, not only can you purchase some books and Penn State gear, but you can also pick up some makeup tips and products while you’re at it!
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Narsissist Dual Intensity Eyeshadow Palette
Wikipedia defines ‘Narcissism’ as the pursuit of gratification from vanity or egotistic admiration of one’s own attributes. However, the cleverly named, limited edition, new NARS Narsissist Dual Intensity Eyeshadow Palette may have just have you feeling that way about yourself after using it.
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How to Prevent and Conceal Under Eye Circles
The tiredness that people may see in your appearance most of the time can be attributed to the puffy, dark circles under your eyes. However, there are a few tips and tricks that can be taken advantage of in order to help hide those circles and never have someone tell you that you look tired again.
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Your Guide to Nighttime Skin Care
It is not unusual that after a very long day the last thing that you want to do is wash your face. It would be much easier to just come home, lie down in bed and fall asleep, right?
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Pick of the Week: Stila Double-Ended Blending Sponge
With a foundation applicator like this one, you never again have to worry about streaky or blotchy foundation. Stila’s Double-Ended Blending Sponge is the newest makeup brush you never knew you needed. With a pointed end for tight areas and a rounded end for the neck and jawline, all the bases are covered.
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Makeup Application Done Right
Whether you wear makeup every day or for special occasions only, here are some great application tips to help you look fierce and fabulous no matter what. We enlisted the help of a local expert: Lien Ngu, a hair stylist and makeup artist at Looks Hair Salon in downtown, dishes all the details on the best makeup techniques.
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What Your Holiday Makeup Says About You
For some, the holidays are a time of endless food, quality family time and the gift of giving. For others, the holidays also serve as a fabulous excuse to show off some prime makeup skills. But no holiday routine is created equal. Your go-to look makes the statement of the season, but what is it actually saying? Check out the festive, seasonal looks below, and find out what your holiday makeup really says about you.
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Beauty Looks From NYFW and How To Recreate Them
You know that summer is officially over when another New York Fashion Week has come and gone. However, there is a lot we can learn from the trends at Fashion Week. That being said, while the week is technically all about fashion, no collection would be complete without a fabulous beauty look to go with it. Designers work specifically with hair and makeup masterminds to create signature looks for the models to accompany their clothes on the runway.
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Appropriate Class Make-up
While we are unapologetic fans of the smoky eye, it’s not exactly the most wearable look for going to class. It’s totally fun to go all out with your makeup for a formal or if you are hitting the bars, but let’s get real; who wants to look like they’ve spent hours on their makeup when they’re just going to class?
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I Let My Guy Friends Do My Makeup
If you love watching makeup videos on YouTube as much as I do, then you’ve probably seen this highly amusing tag before. Yes, it is the terrifying yet hilarious: “My boyfriend/guy friend/brother/whatever male you know does my makeup” tag. Upon hearing this tag for the first time, many of you probably cringed. Heck, I mean, I did.
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