Look at your fingers, girl. Do they need a little fancying up before the ball drops? Well, Jamie has the perfect fancy schmancy manicure to get your digits dance floor ready for New Year’s Eve!

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I know studying for finals can be super hard, but read these tips to find out how to study for finals the right way. You (and likely your parents!) can thank me later.

Read on for the best finals studying tips around!

It’s Jamie’s birthday! To celebrate, she’s making one of her favorite things–Snow globes! And what luck, it happens to be one of our favorite things too. Snow globes make fabulous birthday gifts (hint from Jamie), holiday gifts and a little gift for yourself. You deserve it, girl!

What will you put in your snow globe? Do you collect snow globes? Tell us everything in the comments!

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1. Have a Plan
You might think you’ll be most comfortable if you just wing it, but believe me, when you’re up in front of everyone you know (or don’t know) and their parents, it’s a lot harder to be your most charming, creative self. Write out an outline of what you want to talk about and keep it with you either on note cards or just on a sheet of paper. If you get distracted midway through your presentation, it’ll help you get back on track right away.

2. Start With A Bang
Maybe your presentation is on something that would normally send half your class to dreamland, but that doesn’t matter, because it’s your job to make this interesting. One of the biggest secrets to public speaking is to make your audience feel like they’re being let in on a secret–either a little known and surprising fact that relates the subject back to your audience, or a funny joke that relates to your topic will do the trick.

3. Make It Interactive
Sure, you’re the one in the spotlight, but why should you do all the work? Ask your audience questions about why they think a certain thing would have happened, or why certain facts are true before revealing the real answers. It’ll get people thinking and keep them more interested in your presentation.

4. Talk Slowly
I am so guilty of rushing through presentations, especially when I’m nervous, but it’s really the biggest sin in public speaking. Here’s why: The people who are sitting there, watching you give the talk are hoping to get something out of it. You have information that they don’t, and it’s up to you to get it to them in the most interesting way possible. No matter how brilliant your presentation is, though, nobody will be able to hear it at all if you’re talking 10,000 words a minute. Slow down, take a breath, and realize it’s not a race!

5. Give Handouts
Ever been watching someone’s presentation and wondered, “Dear God, when is this thing going to end?” Right. We all have. And even if you’re killing it, someone will be thinking that about you . . . unless you hand out an overview of your presentation before you even start talking. You can either use the same version you’re keeping for yourself as a guide, or a more simplified version. It’ll keep them on track and interested in the flow of your talk.

6. Wear Something Cute And Comfortable
There is one part of public speaking that isn’t about speaking at all–and that’s how you look. If you wear something uncomfortable, you’re way more likely to fidget with your outfit–which will make you look less prepared and confident in your presentation! Wear something appropriate that you feel good in, but that won’t be riding up or slipping down as you walk around the room giving your talk. You want to look like you own the room, not like you need to run to the bathroom!

How do you deal with public speaking? What’s the last presentation you gave? How did it go? Tell me about it in the comments!

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Can we talk about couples costumes for a sec? Um, WHY? Why do they exist? Why is it on Halloween and no other holiday that if you’re in a relationship you need to dress like your boo? On Christmas you don’t have to wear matching sweaters. On Valentine’s day, you’re not in his and her lingerie. And on the Fourth of July you two aren’t twinsies. So, then why on Halloween? I’ve been firmly anti-couples costumes…until I saw this costume idea from Teen.com’s Catrific and MissGlamorazzi. Dr. Seuss is my weakness. Anything and everything Cat in the Hat just melts me…and my Halloween Grinch spirit. I would totally Thing 1 it up with my boo or with my bestie. This is adorable! So, who wants to be my Thing 2? Any takers?

Are you dressing in a couples costume with your boo? With your bestie? Do you swoon for Seuss or am I alone here? Let me know in the comments.

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You’ll get real work experience, meet crazy smart people who can help you with your career, and find out what you really love to do. Try not to screw it up! Just kidding, you won’t. Remember, you’re an intern, you’re supposed to be a tad clueless. You’ve never done this before.

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Looking for a super cute way to store your jewelry? Well, we totally are! So, Jamie came up with maybe the cutest jewelry box of all time. It’s really a book! Creative, upcycled, and totally personalized. We love it…and Jamie! Want to learn how to make your own? Watch Jamie, girl!
 

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Bath salts. They’re luxurious, relaxing…and expensive! Bath salts can cost up to $15 and who can really relax after blowing all their cash? Not Brit! That’s why she figured out a way to make her own bath salts. They’re just as good as store bought and a fraction of the price! Plus, if you dress up you jars, your homemade bath salts can make really great gifts. And Brit’s method is totally easy to do. So, ready, set, let’s go!

Have you ever made your own bath salts? What’s your favorite DIY project? Tell us all about it in the comments!

Want to know how to make your room smell really yummy? Brit can help!

Let’s face it, stink happens. When you walk into a new space, like a dorm room or new apartment, you can encounter some really funky smells. And sometimes it’s even kind of grody smelling in your own room. Well, fear not. Do It Gurl Brit is here to help! She has three easy ways to battle gross odors and de-stinkify your space!

How do you get rid of bad smells? What stinks most in your house? The fridge or your brother’s stinky sweat socks? Tell us all about it in the comments!

Want To Make Your Very Own Lip Gloss? Of Course You Do!

Struggling to find the right shade of lip gloss? Is your perfect hue of red-pink nowhere on the drug store shelves? Well, stop looking and starting making! That’s right, Brit is going to show you how to make lip gloss–but not just any lip gloss, your PERFECT lip gloss! It’s super cheap and super easy. You can make shades for every day wear or switch it up and go for bold blues, greens, or blacks…perfect for dress up. Ready, set, let’s do it, girl!

What’s your favorite shade of lip gloss? Have you tried Brit’s lip gloss recipe? Tell us everything in the comments!

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