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How To Dress Like The Little Mermaid Characters

Jessica Booth — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:00:47 +0000

As I’ve said before here, The Little Mermaid is one of my favorite movies of all time. So obviously when I was a kid, I wanted to be Ariel… and I was pretty convinced that it could happen one day if I wished hard enough. Now that I’m older, I’ve come to the unfortunate reality that it will never happen (sigh), but hey, at least I can dress like her, right?

If you feel the same way about The Little Mermaid, then you need to check out these outfits inspired by the characters in the movie. Yes, it’s totally possible to dress like Sebastian the crab and Scuttle the seagull and still look adorable! Check out these 10 ways to dress like The Little Mermaid characters:

Ariel

Sebastian

Scuttle

King Triton

Prince Eric

Flounder

Vanessa (Ursula)

Ursula

Ariel in her first human clothes

Ariel in her blue dress

Which of these outfits was your favorite? Who’s your favorite The Little Mermaid character? Who do you want to dress like? Tell me in the comments!

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YouTube Through History Shows Historical Figures As Funny YouTubers

Caitlin Corsetti — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:00:36 +0000

YouTube is a huge part of today’s online culture. I don’t think a day has gone by in the past several years that I haven’t watched a YouTube video. It really makes you wonder what would have happened if it had been around all throughout history. Fortunately, Above Average made a video of just that for YouTube’s Comedy Week! You get to see your favorite historical figures like Marie Antoinette and Cleopatra as if they were famous YouTubers!

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10 Beauty Blunders And How To Fix Them

Caitlin Corsetti — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:23:03 +0000

I may be a whiz with a makeup brush and hairspray, but even I make beauty mistakes. Like every day. My mom spills something on her shirt every time she eats, I mess up my makeup every time I do it. The apple does not fall far from the tree.

Whether it’s hitting myself in the face with my mascara wand or accidentally applying dark bronzer instead of my blush, I’m a pro at screwing up my morning routine. Thankfully though, I know how to fix my beauty blunders. I’ve been a clumsy girl my whole life, so I’ve just learned how to roll with the punches.

And now I’m going to teach you! Find out how to fix these 10 common beauty blunders!

Blunder: Too Much Perfume

How To Fix It: Grab a cotton ball and some rubbing alcohol and dab it on the areas where you over-sprayed. In a pinch, you can use an unscented lotion.

Blunder: Too Much Bronzer/Blush

How To Fix It: Use a blending sponge or kabuki brush to blend out the color. Applying a small amount of translucent powder will help reduce the color.

Blunder: Mascara Smudges On Eyelids

How To Fix It: Wait for it to dry! Seriously. Let it dry and then using a cotton round or q-tip, carefully wipe it off. It will flake instead of smudge.

Blunder: Leftover Makeup Remover

How To Fix It: After using makeup remover, there can be oily residue. Use a dry cotton round to wipe off the excess oil and then use another with a facial cleanser to remove it.

Blunder: Too Much Self-Tanner

How To Fix It: Exfoliate your skin using a body sponge and a mixture of water and baking soda. The baking soda will help lighten the tanner.

Blunder: Too Much Conditioner

How To Fix It: Give yourself light shampoo and focus on your roots. If you've noticed you used too much after your hair is dry, use dry shampoo or baby powder to soak up the extra moisture.

Blunder: Smudged Nail Polish

How To Fix It: First, I know this is a little gross, but quickly lick your nail. This will smooth out the smudge. Then apply another top coat.

Blunder: Too Much Hair Spray

How To Fix It: Use your fingers to break up the section of hair. Then carefully brush it out with a regular brush or wide-toothed comb.

Blunder: Smudged Lipstick Or Lipstick On Your Teeth

How To Fix It: For smudged lipstick, grab a makeup removing wipe or cotton ball with makeup remover. Instead of wiping it off, hold the makeup remover on the smudge for a few seconds and gently work it off. To avoid lipstick on the teeth, place a tissue over your pointer finger. Stick your finger in your mouth and pull it out. This will wipe off the excess lipstick that gets on your teeth!

Blunder: Smudged Liner Under Your Eyes

How To Fix It: Apply some eye primer underneath your eyes. After you're done applying your makeup, apply a finishing powder underneath your lashline. This will prevent anything from sticking!

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What are your most common beauty mistakes? How do you fix them? Tell us in the comments!

10 Ideas For Inventions That Should Be Made

Jessica Booth — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:56:13 +0000

There are obviously a lot of cool things in this world, but there are still some ideas for inventions that should have been made, like, yesterday. I mean, sure, we’ve come a long way even from just when I was younger, but there are still a lot of things out there that can be improved upon, am I right?

As an example: charging our phones. Who has the time to let their dead phone charge for an hour when it dies in the middle of the day? Um, no one. Which is exactly why I’m obsessed with this invention that came from the coolest 18-year-old girl I haven’t met yet. Eesha Khare from Saratoga, California invented a supercapacitor that could possibly one day charge your phone battery in 20 to 30 seconds. Sorry, let me repeat that – 20 to 30 seconds. I need this invention in my life because honestly Candy Crush and Instagram are way too addicting for their own good. Eesha won $50,000 at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair and while her invention isn’t being used for phone batteries yet, it certainly has a lot of potential.

While we’re waiting for this amazing invention to be created, let’s talk about the other ideas for inventions that should be made. Come on, scientists… it’s 2013. Get yourselves together.

Nail Polish That Doesn't Need To Dry

I love doing my nails. I don't love waiting for my nail polish to dry. Seriously, this needs to be a thing ASAP.

Clothes That Don't Wrinkle Or Get Dirty

I can't count the amount of times I've conjured up the perfect outfit in my head, only to find out that all of the clothes I was going to use are either wrinkled beyond belief or need to be washed. This shows me that a) I am a messy person and b) clothes that don't wrinkle or need to be washed need to be invented.

Laptops That Don't Need WIFI To Go On The Internet

I would like to be able to get on the Internet without having to connect to WIFI, please. I think everyone would, so, let's get on this.

Hair Product That Makes Your Hair Straight Instantly

When I'm not embracing my naturally wavy/curly hair, I'm going against nature to make it straight and silky. This takes forever and is always messed up by the end of the day anyway. Can we just skip the hair straightners and just make a product we can spray into our hair that will instantly make it straight and frizz-free? Thanks.

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream That Has No Calories Or Sugar, Yet Is Still Delicious

Ice cream is hands down the best treat ever (please agree) and so it sucks that the best kind - Ben & Jerry's - comes along with about 1,000 calories (because who really eats only one 1/2 cup?). Can we just get calorie and sugar free ice cream that won't hurt my body and still tastes just as yummy?

The Food Machine From The Jetsons

How much easier would your life be if you could press a button and have the food you want ready in an instant? SO MUCH EASIER. Not to mention happier.

Pens That Don't Run Out Of Ink

Few things are annoying than reaching for a pen when you really need one, only to find out that it's out of ink. Or running out. Ugh. Never-ending ink needs to be a thing.

Remote Controls That Don't Require Batteries

Picture this: you grab some snacks, get nice and comfy in your bed with your pillows arranged just so and grab the remote to have a TV marathon... and then you realize the remote needs new batteries. Only you don't have any. Night ruined. Can we just have remotes that don't need batteries? Much appreciated.

Instant Crush-Finder-Outer

Want to know if your crush likes you back? Use this device and you won't even have to ask! Can you imagine how much better life would be?

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The Transporter From Star Trek

My commute involves an hour-long train ride into NYC. I would pay any amount of money to have this transporter be real so I could just magically appear places. Who's with me?

Which of these inventions do you wish were real the most? What other ideas for inventions do you have? What do you think about Eesha’s invention? Tell me in the comments!

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Kristen Stewart Gives The Best Graduation Speech Ever

Caitlin Corsetti — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:00:29 +0000

It’s graduation season, which means there are a lot of inspiring commencement speeches out there happening on high school and college campuses. No matter where you’re graduating from, you are about to embark on the next phase of this journey called life. And your education is very important in this journey, as Kristen Stewart reminds us. Check out the best commencement speech ever by miss Bella Swan herself, complete with sighs and lip biting!

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15 Clothes And Accessories Inspired By Star Trek

Ashley Reese — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:00:32 +0000

After four long years of waiting, the Star Trek sequel hit theaters this weekend. You might be a total Trekkie or you may just be there to see Chris Pine and Zoe Saldana being the smoking hot people that they are. I’m not a Trekkie but I have always enjoyed watching Star Trek episodes from the original series. I’m not sure if I’m genuinely interested in the plot or just fascinated by the slight campiness of it all, but one thing is certain: The costumes were fantastic.

Star Trek fashion is all about minimalism: straight edges, no frills, no nonsense and very geometrical. In fact there’s a bit of a mod flavor to it all, which makes sense because the original series was filmed in the ’60s. If you want to put a modern spin on a simultaneously vintage and futuristic look, check out this round-up of Star Trek inspired clothes and accessories.

Going On Contour Dress

Sure, pink wasn't really a color that was worn on the Starship Enterprise, but who honestly (HONESTLY) doesn't love pink at least a little bit?

Cotton Spandex Jersey Long Sleeve Mini Dress

Simple and super wearable, this form fitting mini dress is similar to what you'll see many of the Star Trek leading ladies wearing aboard Starship Enterprise.

Buy it at American Apparel for $44

Mango Metal Edges Cuff Bangle

Space sorta scares me. It's just way too big and way too many things going on that I don't understand. But Saturn has always been a pretty dope looking planet, and this bracelet reminds me of Saturn's rings. In conclusion this bracelet looks pretty dope.

Buy it at ASOS for $16.97

Shiny Late Night Mini Skirt

Shiny and metalic just feels spacey, doesn't it? This shiny silver mini skirt can be dressed up or dressed down. Maybe with a Star Trek tee?

Buy it at American Apparel for $32

Black/white asymmetric clutch

I love the sharp, geometric edge of this two tone clutch. The shiny metal accent is just asking for some lens flare to reflect off of it (Into Darkness director J.J. Abrams is a little obsessed with lens flare; remember to bring sunglasses to the theater).

Buy it at Dorothy Perkins for $27

Outshine Collar Necklace

Phasers set to awesome (sorry, I couldn't help it) with this sunshine yellow necklace.

Buy it at Nasty Gal for $44

Coach Tour Dress in Spearmint

This green asymmetrical dress is great for a polished up look. With a cute bob you'll look like you walked out of the original 60s Star Trek set.

Buy it at Mod Cloth for $47.99

Colorblock Belt

Phasers set to awesome with this gold and black belt. Very similar to the standard Star Trek uniform belt, but with a little more flare.

Buy it at H&M for $17.95

Clear Metallic Pumps

Something about transparent apparel also feels futuristic to me. On a deep level I think it may reflect the pop culture portrayal of the future and its aesthetic simplicity, and what is more simplistic than something you can see through? But I mostly think that transparent clothes look cool.

Buy it at Forever 21 for $27.80

Parisian Port Dress

This is a bit of a splurge (ok, a lot of a splurge), but I HAD to include it. This dress' silouhutte and asymetrical collar is super reminiscent of the dresses worn in the original series from the 60s.

Buy it at Modcloth for $94.99

Palmdale Necklace

Doesn't this necklace remind you of a Klingon.Buy it at Urban Outfitters for $24

Shiny Legging

These purple leggings have a galactic feel without being straight up galactic print. Pairs well with an oversized tee shirt.

Buy it at American Apparel for $46

ASOS CHIEF Leather Knee High Boots

You can't be on the Starship Enterprise without a pair of black boots. Maybe not the best boots for fighting aliens but at least they're cool.

Buy it at ASOS for $63.64

Two Tone Drape Blouse

In case you haven't noticed, two tone apparel is a standard style throughout the Star Trek franchise. This blouse incorporates that sartorial staple with a slight sliver of skin.

Buy it at Nasty Gal for $58

Star Trek Kirk and Spock earrings

If you're more interested in showing off how much of a Star Trek nerd you are, these cute Kirk and Spock earrings are perfect for you.

Buy it at Etsy for $13

Which items would you buy? Are you excited to see Star Trek this weekend? Tell us in the comments!

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Disney Dating Advice: 10 Tips You Can Learn From Cinderella In GIFs

Caitlin Corsetti — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:00:30 +0000

Source: Disney Wikia

I used to get so mad when I watched Cinderella because like, how could you leave your gorgeous shoe somewhere?! I would never. But I suppose it worked out for her and Prince Charming. Poor Cinderella had to deal with her crazy stepmother and stepsisters. I was so happy that she was able to get out of that situation.

Cinderella always had hope, which is something I really admired about her growing up. No matter how bad things got, she stayed as positive as she could and knew that something good would come along. And it did!

So let’s go through what we learned from Cinderella about dating! Click through to see her tips!

Pawsome: We Want YOUR Cute Animal Videos! (Like This Dog Walking Himself!)

Meg Malone — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:00:35 +0000

Get ready for your heart to melt, because this little dog is totally precious. He lives here in the big city (our own video producer Danielle filmed this!) and look at him go, just walking himself! He seems to be loving it the entire time. His owner told Danielle that this little guy “gets more attention than Times Square.” But are you really surprised? He’s so cute!

And now, without further ado… calling all cute animals! We’re holding a contest to see which Gurl viewer can make the cutest animal video. Go find your cute puppies, kittens, pigs — whatever — film them doing something totally adorable, and send the password protected Vimeo link to: Danielle.lurie@alloydigital.com. We might feature your video next month!

Do you think this dog is cute? What’s your favorite animal video? Do you have a dog? Any other kinds of pets? Have you ever caught an animal doing something cute on video? Tell me in the comments.

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Playlist: 10 Songs For A Fun And Frenzied Make-Out Session

Ashley Reese — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:32:00 +0000

You’ve seen it time and time again in movies and television: Some smooth guy decides to turn on some slow, sultry music before initiating some serious make-out session. Well, if you ask me, that sounds boring.

What about music that is actually as fun and frenzied as an actual make-out session? Here’s some of my favorite songs that I think would be fun to make-out to. Whether you’ve got plans with your boyfriend/girlfriend this weekend or just want to listen to some good music, this playlist will definitely keep you company. Playlist includes Best Coast, Beyonce, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and more!

What songs do you think are perfect for make-out sessions? Are you into listening to fast songs or slow jamz? Tell us what you think in the comments!