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Listen To Hart And Wear Whatever The Heck You Want

Caitlin Corsetti — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:22:46 +0000

Sometimes when you’re poking around the interwebs all day, you can get a little down. There are so many bad things happening out there like violence and bullying. I get sensory overload a lot. But there are some really awesome things happening too!

I try not to watch too many funny videos on YouTube because then I wouldn’t get anything done with my day. But this one I couldn’t resist. Hart is a comedian with a pretty popular YouTube channel called Hartbeat. She’s super funny and great, so I highly recommend her.

Some commenters have called her out for not dressing more feminine. Basically, because Hart is a lesbian and likes women, she should dress like a woman. Um…what?

So Hart responded with the most awesome video of the day.

Hart OWNS the commenter and makes a hugely important point in the process. You can express yourself in whatever way you choose! Just because you’re a female doesn’t mean you have to dress feminine. I mean, I have guys’ clothes in my closet that I wear on the reg!

I hate that these stereotypes are still around! It’s 2013! Why are we trying to convince women to conform to the old whacked-out ideas of how a woman should look? Are women not allowed to wear the color blue because it’s not feminine enough? Heaven forbid we wear t-shirts!

You should dress however you want to dress and in whatever way you feel best expresses your personality. Even if it’s by wearing a watermelon bikini.

No one can tell you who to be or how you should act. The most important thing is that you are true to yourself. Take a lesson from Hart and just BE YOU.

What do you think about Hart’s response? Do you agree with her? Tell us in the comments!

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The Foolproof Guide To Getting Beach Waves

Caitlin Corsetti — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:00:46 +0000

Some days my hair is really curly and other days it decides to be wavy. It has a mind of its own. But when it’s wavy, I can make it do that whole beach wave thing that everyone’s into. You know when you go to the beach and you get out of the water and your hair is just all perfect and mermaid-esque? It’s one of the greatest feelings!

You can mimic that at home though without all the sand. After all these years, I’m pretty pro at creating the mermaid look. The great thing about this hairstyle is that it lasts for a few days, and you can get super mermaidy and throw a braid or two in it.

Click through below for your foolproof guide to getting beach waves!

You Need: Smoothing Lotion

I've been loving this kind from Bang Style lately, but any kind of smoothing serum will do!

You Need: Salt Spray

I make my own by mixing coconut oil, sea salt and water in an empty spray bottle. A lot of brands have salt spray now but I highly recommend Bumble & Bumble and Not Your Mother's salt sprays.

You Need: Shine Serum

I use this Garnier Fructis spray. This is just a nice finishing touch if your hair tends to frizz like mine!

Start With Wet Hair

Wash and lightly towel dry. Your hair should still be pretty wet. Apply your smoothing lotion during this step.

Twist Hair Up

Smooth your hair into a ponytail and then twist your hair like so.

Put It In A Bun And Go To Bed

You'll then wrap your twisted hair into a bun. It should look kinda like this. Now go to sleep!

Wake Up And Take It Out

Wake up, have some breakfast, do your makeup, brush your teeth. Your hair should be the last thing you do because you want it to be in that bun for a while. Take it out when you're ready.

Spray In Some Salt Spray

Be generous with it!

Flip Your Head Over

Your going to slightly scrunch. You're not going like '90s crunchy curls style, but you do want to scrunch up your waves a bit.

Add Some Shine & You're Good To Go

Spray in some shine spray where you need it, and you're all done! The front of my hair has a lot of layers so it gets a bit curly.

See? Mermaid!

Basically people can start calling you Ariel.

Do you do the beach wave look? What tips do you have? Tell us in the comments!

How To Dress Like Cinderella Characters

Jessica Booth — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:00:42 +0000

Okay, it’s time to dress like one of the most magical Disney movies ever! Man, I love Cinderella. The story is so old and it’s just such a classic fairy tale love story… what’s not to like? You might not know that you want to take fashion inspiration from a few mice, a cat and a girl who mostly works as a maid, but you do, trust me.

So, how do you dress like the charming characters of Cinderella without looking like you just stepped off a Disney movie set? It’s way easier than you would think. Take a look at these adorable outfits (if I do say so myself) that are great for school, hanging with your friends or doing something that requires you to be a little bit fancy. Don’t forget to click on the image to get more information on the clothing featured!

Cinderella at the ball

The Fairy Godmother

Jaq

Gus

The King

Cinderella at home

Prince Charming

Lady Tremaine

The Grand Duke

Lucifer

Which of these outfits was your favorite? Which characters did I miss? Who do you want to dress like? Tell me in the comments!

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Our 5 Favorite Fashion Bloggers Ever

Caitlin Corsetti — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:30:05 +0000

Fashion is the greatest, right? We love clothes and shoes and all that jazz. We also love fashion bloggers because they’re fabulous. We figured it’d be fun to share our favorite fashion bloggers with you so you can love them too.

Check out these five fashion bloggers that we totally love:

Zoey Webber

Zoey’s an aspiring fashion designer with tons of ideas but nothing to wear. She decides to start turning her sketches into reality and the blog Sew Zoey is created in the process. Zoey proves that even the busiest girl can be fashionable between classes!

The Man Repeller

Leandra Medine has mastered the art of “man-repelling” fashion. She’s all about wearing whatever you want and breaking style rules. Want to wear white after Labor Day? Go for it.

Kendi Everyday

Kendi combines affordable fashions from Target and Gap with high end designer pieces. She’s all about being practical and comfortable, yet still looking put-together and cute.

A Pair And A Spare

Why buy it when you can make it? Geneva takes simple fabrics and turns them into fashion masterpieces in her simple DIYs. She’s a wizard when it comes to re-designing your shoes or making a skirt from a rug.

Atlantic-Pacific

If you want to see some serious fashion, Blaire Eadie is your girl. Prepare yourself for high fashion goodness with fun accents like leather and neon. And the shoes! I can’t even.

Wait…what?! Are your heels making you sick?

Who is your favorite fashion blogger? Tell us in the comments!

This post was written in partnership with Simon & Schuster and Sew Zoey.

Find out why one girl refuses to wear high heels

Are Your Shoes Making You Sick? Find Out What High Heels Do To Your Body

Jessica Booth — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:31:57 +0000

Source: ShutterStock

I have a love/hate relationship with high heels. I love that they make me look taller (because I’m short) and that they lift up my butt. I also love that they instantly make me look and feel more glamorous. But I hate, hate, hate how much they hurt. Wedges, I can deal with. I can rock a pair of platform wedges all day with little to no uncomfortable feelings. But anything else? Ouch.

And, apparently, more than just “ouch.” Yet another study has come out to warn women against the dangers of wearing high heels on a regular basis. Those sky-high stilettos may look amazing and may make you feel sexy right now, but in a few years or sooner, you’ll probably regret that decision to wear them. Can your shoes make you sick? Yes, they can. And don’t assume this isn’t affecting you – this new study says that the younger you are, the worse it can be.

This study shows that nine out of ten women who wear high heels have experienced problems with their feet at some point in their lives. Nine out of ten! In case you’re bad at math (don’t feel bad, me too), that’s 90 percent and that’s a lot.

So how are high heels basically ruining your lives? Besides the fact that they feel incredibly painful (also according to this study, you start to feel the pain after an hour and six minutes, but trust me, if you’re wearing 5-inch heels, you’ll feel it after five minutes), they’re also doing real and serious damage to your feet, especially if they don’t fit you properly. This new research also found that a third of the women involved in the study admitted to wearing heels that were too small because they looked good but weren’t available in their size. Eek. No good, ladies.

Podiatrist Mike O’Neill told the Daily Mail that trying to squeeze your feet into shoes that are clearly too small for you can cause damage like arthritis, stress fractures and trapped nerves. If this doesn’t sound like a big deal, consider the fact that these things can eventually require surgery. So, it’s a pretty big deal.

Single sole heels – cute, but deadly. Sort of. | Source: ShutterStock

Oh, but it doesn’t stop there. Wearing heels shortens the Achilles tendon in your foot, which in turn causes you a lot of pain when you try to wear flat shoes. Once you start wearing heels a lot, not even comfy flats can save you! Heels can also cause icky things like corns, cracked heels, Athlete’s foot and bunions. And, as this study shows, a lot of women don’t even pay attention to these pains. 20 percent of women never get medical help because they assume it’s no big deal – it’s just part of wearing heels.

How does this work? Here’s what’s happening when you wear high heels, in the words of Mike O’Neill: “The higher the heel, the more they tilt your body forward and the more you have to lean back to compensate. This can put your pelvis out of alignment and cause compression of the spine. High heels ram your foot forward, which squishes your toes together and can cause ingrown toe nails, rough areas of skin, blemishes and calluses.”

Love the extra height a heel gives you? O’Neill points out that platforms and wedges are much better for you since these kinds of heels keep your feet more even than, say, stilettos. I know, I know – the trend for the summer is single sole heels (basically, not platforms). Every single fashion magazine I’ve read in the last few months has had an article praising single sole heels, as if trying to convince all the women out there, as well as themselves, that they are, in fact, better than platforms. Writers say, “They’re more elegant!” “They make your legs look less clunky!” “They’re classic.” Okay, guys, I get it. But they’re not better than platforms and you’ll never convince me of that. They’re uncomfortable and they’re painful and I don’t want bunions.

I don’t know about you guys, but I’ll be sticking to my platforms and wedges and I suggest you do the same. Unless, you know, you don’t want to wear heels at all. Good for you! Seriously. I’m sure in twenty years, we will all be extremely jealous of your beautiful feet. Also, one more suggestion: don’t buy heels that are too small on you. You’re asking for pain.

Do you wear high heels a lot? Do you like wearing heels? Do you wear platforms and wedges or stilettos and single sole shoes? Are you going to stop? Tell me in the comments!

You know what else are perfect for summer? Scrunchies!

20 White Hot Summer Accessories For Under $20

Caitlin Corsetti — Wed, 29 May 2013 20:09:28 +0000

Summer doesn’t officially start until June 20, but it sure feels like it’s already here! A lot of you are already on summer break, and you can consider us very jealous. I love the winter because I get to snuggle up in big sweaters and chunky scarves, but summertime allows for a lot more fashionable options.

But that doesn’t mean you need to throw all of your clothes from last semester in storage! Did you know you can put on some white accessories to make last season’s clothes work this season? Well, you can!

I’ve been on the hunt for the hottest summer accessories and rounded up my favorite 20 for under $20! Click through below to see how you can transition your outfits!

Crochet Headwrap

This '20s-style headwrap is perfect for keeping your hair our of your face on hot summer days.

Buy it here for $3.80!

Stone Cluster Necklace

This necklace makes a statement without being too overpowering.

Buy it here for $8.80!

White Heart Initial Necklace

This is a nice alternative to a heavy pendant or locket.

Buy it here for $12.00!

White Lacquered Jaguar Bracelet

Not only will this lighten up any outfit, but it will also make you feel totally wild with jungle cats on your arm!

Buy it here for $6.80!

White Chevron Bracelet

If you're not into jungle cats, throw on this cute chevron bracelet instead.

Buy it here for $6.80!

Pearl Cluster Earrings

Dangle earrings can get really annoying, especially when it's hot out. But studs don't have enough oomph. Try these pearl clusters instead!

Buy it here for $11.99!

White Watch

Trade out your gold or silver watch for a white enamel one instead to add some summer flair to your outfit!

Buy it here for $18.80!

White Fringe Scarf

Put a scarf on it to add some bohemian flair to a dress or tank top.

Buy it here for $14.99!

White Lace Scarf

If you're not into the bandana-style scarf, this one will do!

Buy it here for $10!

White Over-The-Knee Socks

Tall socks are totally in right now. Pair this with a skirt or dress for a cute Rachel Berry-style summer look.

Buy it here for $13.99!

White Jelly Sandals

You thought jelly sandals were stuck in the '90s, didn't you? Well these ones from Old Navy will add that summer feeling to any outfit.

Buy it here for $12.94!

White Lip Belt

Throw this on a maxi dress, and you'll be ready for any summer BBQ.

Buy it here for $14.90!

White Crossbody Bag

Carrying a white bag will make your whole ensemble feel more summer-appropriate.

Buy it here for $19.99!

White Aviator Sunglasses

1. Aviators instantly make you look cool. 2. White aviators instantly make you look awesome.

Buy it here for $14.99!

White Headband

It's simple, but super cute. This would look great with your hair up too.

Buy it here for $12.00!

White Floral Hair Clip

How cute is this? Adding a white flower to your hair can bring the outside to you!

Buy it here for $5.00!

White Flower Headwrap

I would say make your own with fresh flowers, but it'll just wilt. This one will last you all summer!

Buy it here for $16.00!

Cream Fisherman Beanie

It might be a little warm, but beanies are still totally in for summer. And I bet you anything Taylor Swift will be wearing one.

Buy it here for $19.00!

Floppy White Hat

This will instantly make your outfit summer-ready and keep the sun off your face!

Buy it here for $12.80!

White Baseball Cap

Plain baseball caps are all the rage right now. They've even been spotted on heading down the runway! You don't have to play sports to wear a baseball cap, and this one would look super cute with shorts and a tank.

Buy it here for $10.74!

Do you ever throw on white accessories to get summer-ready? What are your favorites? Tell us in the comments!

Dress like your favorite characters from The Little Mermaid!

How To Dress Like 10 Of Our Favorite Monsters, Inc Characters

Jessica Booth — Tue, 28 May 2013 21:00:03 +0000

Okay, truth: I’ve never actually seen Monsters, Inc. I know, I know! Everyone I know has already yelled at me about it. But one of you guys specifically asked for me to do a dress like guide for Monsters, Inc and since the characters are adorable, I figured, why not? Now that I’m finished, I really want to watch the movie.

All of these monsters (and Boo) allow for some seriously colorful outfits, so dressing like your favorite characters from the movie couldn’t be more fun and summery. Find out how to dress like the characters of Monsters, Inc… and if you like the outfits, click on the images for more info on the clothes!

Mike Wazowski

James P. Sullivan

Boo

Celia Mae

Henry J. Waternoose III

Randall Boggs

Yeti

Fungus

George Sanderson

Roz

Which of these characters is your favorite? Which of these outfits is your favorite? Who do you want to dress like? Tell me in the comments!

Ariel would have worn a scrunchie. Find out how to dress like The Little Mermaid

Scrunchies Are Back So Here Are 10 Awesome Scrunchies

Caitlin Corsetti — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:12:27 +0000

Remember when I told you that overalls were making a comeback? (P.S. it’s now warm enough for me to beak out my shorteralls!) Well, scrunchies are coming back too! And I am STOKED! Do you know how amazing scrunchies are? They don’t crease your hair, they come in every color and pattern imaginable and they are generally perfect in every way.

Think about all the fabulous people that rocked scrunchies like Kelly Kapowski, the Heathers, the girls of Clueless! It was really hard for me to accept that 1. the scrunchie had gone out of style in recent years and 2. that Carrie Bradshaw, the ultimate fashionista, denounced these elastic angels.

Sorry, Carrie, you’re wrong. Scrunchies are amazing, and I can’t take advice from someone who doesn’t back up her computer hard drive.

The fashion world is ignoring Carrie’s stance on scrunchies too because they are back! They’ve been popping up all over the runways and lookbooks. I decided to round up some awesome scrunchies so you can embrace the trend.

American Flag Scrunchie

Get patriotic with this scrunchie! Fourth of July is going to be here before you know it...

Buy it here for $2.85!

Cat Scrunchie

For all you cat lovers out there. Your hair will look purrrrfect!

Buy it here for $4.00!

Gold Metallic Scrunchie

It's gold and shiny. What more do you need?

Buy it here for $10.00!

Tie Dye Scrunchies

Perfect for summer music festivals!

Buy it here for $4.95!

Red Bandana Scrunchie

For those days when you're feeling like a Western bandit.

Buy it here for $2.85!

Cheetah Print Scrunchie

Because you need to express your inner Cheetah Girl, obviously.

Buy it here for $5.00!

Oversized Tiger Scrunchie

Great for wrapping around a big bun or at the end of a braid.

Buy it here for $6.21!

Pineapple Scrunchie

You might not be able to go to the tropics, but your hair doesn't need to know that.

Buy it here for $5.00!

Star Wars Scrunchie

For your inner nerd girl. May the force be with you.

Buy it here for $2.00!

Neon Orange Scrunchie

Everyone needs a neon hair accessory. That's just a law.

Buy it here for $8.50!

Do you support the scrunchie comeback? Do you still have scrunchies? Tell us in the comments!

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Exclusive Look At AwesomenessTV’s New Season Of Make Me Over With MissGlamorazzi

Julie Kraut — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:26:50 +0000

Our buds over at AwesomenessTV wanted us to give you girls an exclusive look at the second season of Make Me Over with MissGlamorazzi. And we couldn’t love this reboot of Make Me Over more. MissGlamorazzi’s make overs are all about amping up personal style and making girls feel great about themselves. We love that she took Syndey’s punk fashion and kicked it up to a whole new awesome level.

And you can enter to get your own make over from MissGlamorazzi and Make Me Over. All you have to do is watch this video and follow the instructions at the end. Basically, just make a video of why you want a make over and send it on over to AwesomenessTV!

What do you think of the new look? Have you ever given yourself a make over like this? Let us know in the comments.