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How To Wear Fun Lipstick To Work Without Getting A Written Warning In Your...

In part one of my work-appropriate makeup series, I wrote about eye makeup that doesn’t suck. Today I’m going to talk about lipstick. Get excited, guys!I doubt I’m going to shock any of you when I say...

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How To Do Your Own Hair Type Analysis

Have you ever had the experience of shopping for an item that requires a custom measurement to your body, and discovered you have been wearing the wrong size?   Not knowing your hair’s type and health...

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Camel's Milk: The Weird New Thing For Super-Soft Skin

While traveling in Egypt, I learned that men flatter females by measuring their beauty in camels. For example, "Oh, you're so beautiful! Five hundred camels for you!" I happened to get an offer for...

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Gyaru: Japan's Girliest Makeup Look

I've always wanted to be on the cover of Vivi magazine. In my mind, I become a critically acclaimed womenswear designer, and Vivi is like, "Oh, hey, she'd work," and call up my agent (I'd have an...

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Those Things On Your Nose Are Called Sebaceous Filaments, And Here's How To...

You know those nasty gray dots you get on your nose (and chin and cheeks *ahem*) that emit gunk like little snakes when you squeeze them? And you know how they’re im-freaking-possible to get rid of?...

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I Broke All My Nails, But My Cuticles Still Look Damn Good

When it comes to my nails, I either treat them like they're tiny, delicate Fabergé eggs (hey, nail art idea!), or take out all of my stress and anxiety on them by picking and peeling until I look like...

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Two Fancy-Lady Updos For Your Adorable Lob

My first dalliance with short hair took place in kindergarten when my mother took me to Super Cuts and shrieked, “CUT IT,” cackling like the Disney lady villain she’s been in my mind ever since. Just...

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10 Pretty Things On The Internet: Cotton Candy Pinks And Heidi Klum Half-Up Hair

DIY modern art nails using Scotch tape! [Makeup.com] This makeup artist transformed her lips into a giant eyeball because why not? No biggie. [Laughing Squid] Five apps that will help you sleep...

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I Wear Makeup To Bed To Feel Sexier

I'm constantly talking about removing makeup properly and love going to bed with clean skin, but I have a secret: I keep two makeup products on my little table in the TV room that I sometimes put on...

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26 Truths To Being A Diehard Lipstick Fanatic

I don’t just WEAR lipstick. It’s a defining part of my personality, something I’m legitimately passionate about. I don’t care if that’s weird. I’m often described as “the girl with the red lips.” If...

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Two Ways To Test Out The Tattoo You Want Before Permanently Altering Your Skin

Remember back in March when I was talking about wanting to get my first tattoo? Yeah, I still haven't yet. It's not a lack of desire. I know what I want, and I've narrowed it down to a couple possible...

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OH SNAP I'm Late For A Meeting! And I Don't Want To Give This Stuff Away

This is what I looked like running to the train this morning. I was that annoying girl walking on her phone with total disregard for traffic/sidewalk crap (Yes, literal crap on the sidewalk. Bushwick,...

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Charismatic Nail Polish Colors That Work For Work

So far this week we’ve discussed eye makeup and lipstick that are appropriate for work without being boring as all get-out. Today, let’s talk about nails.You guys already know that nails are my thing,...

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Can These 3 'Instant' Anti-Aging Products Make Me Look Younger, Like, Now?

Most articles I’ve read about beauty as it relates to being over 30 seem to fall into two camps: Oh my God! Fix this! Fix this before it’s too late! OR I love my crow's-feet! Who would want to be 20...

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Two Disgusting Beauty Surprises That Caught My Eye This Morning

After washing my face this morning I sat down at my vanity to tone, moisturize, and start with the concealing process. My skin has never been worse; I think the stress of my move has finally come to a...

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Crimping Your Hair The Old-Fashioned Way: Sleeping In Little Braids

I, like many, dabbled in crimping in grade six or seven. I remember my Conair three-in-one tool for straightening, crimping, or "waves" (which pretty much just left a massive dent). Picture an...

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How To Do Your Makeup While You're Still Half-Asleep

I have four jobs: I’m one of the editors at inSing, and there’s xoVain (which I’d give anything to make my full-time gig!) and I am a social media content provider for two SMEs in Asia. It’s...

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How To Be A Babe At The Ren Faire

Summer is almost over, and like pretty much everyone else, I’ve been feeling a little sad about it. Professionally, this has the best and busiest year of my life; personally, it’s been a little...

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The Winding Ponytail: A Basic How-To That's NOT For The Basic

I'm still suffering from super-long hair fatigue and might resort to extreme measures to have it all removed. I wonder what it's going to be that sets me off; I constantly fantasize about sawing away...

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Hot Pink: The Instant Fix For Dull Complexions

So this is my new weekly column where I talk about a colour that inspires me, why it's amazing, and my product recommendation in that colour that will satisfy all your skin-deep needs. You know,...

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