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I am in the field of Computers from past 16 years and during this period I had learnt many things and from the beginning itself I was very fond of learning Computer Programming and at present I am developing Software programs for various Govt. Sectors. And regarding the Internet business, I started my internet career about 5 years ago and since then I have learnt a lot from this Internet thing.

Almost 80% of Internet users search for ‘How to make money online?‘ and so I decided to create a niche website to tell you about the most of earning money online.

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Since, this is my first post describing this niche, I just wanted to tell you the ‘Basics of Internet Career’ and what is all about ‘Earning Money Online‘.

So guys, have you ever thought that how most of the publishers earn their living only with a few sites they develop. Most of them are under the free site providers like Blogger, WordPress.com, etc. The main success behind such Publishers is just their hard work and patience.

I have seen many publishers who are earning more than $144K per month, so how this happened? Actually, they are writing under a proper niche and that too continuously, within time the reputation of their site increases in search engines and they start earning regular income from their blogs/websites. For more information about finding your niche, refer to my article regardingList of High Paying Adsense Categories for your Niche Website.

Regarding Adsense, its a very big deal to make a good standing account with Adsense because Google won’t spare a single second to ban your account if you have made a single mistake in following Adsense TOS.

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1. Sell online products.
2. Sell your own ebooks or products.
3. Become Affiliate Marketer, through which many publishers are earning their livelihood.
4. Always use Adsense Alternative Publisher accounts, don’t ever depend on a single firm as Adsense.

If you follow the above tips, you will always have a backup of your Income Source, and if something odd happens with Adsense account, you will gain a regular income from other sources.

But, I recommend making a good standing with your Adsense account as this is a Genuine Publishing network and pays the most share which comes form its advertisers.

Now, what about the Stable Income? Its a must have like problem for almost all of the Publishers who are beginners in this field. don’t worry guys, I will try to solve this problem also, rest depends on your work and writing capabilities.

The income which is coming regularly is called Stable Income, but when this income multiplies itself per month then its called a GOOD STABLE INCOME, so how to earn a good stable income, its very easy… just follow this tip:

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After a certain time, you will be getting a regular income, and please don’t blame me if you are not writing proper articles, not updating your blog regularly and expecting to get a good income.

Moreover, many of us think that Google Panda update has eaten my visitors, but my personal opinion about this blog and the visitors is that after recent Panda Update, every genuine publisher is getting targeted users, and I am watching my blog since the last update and I have seen a drastic increase in returning visitors and also new ones, that too targeted.

Straight Sexy Hair Smooth and Protect Packs Some Serious Multitasking Mojo

Straight Sexy Hair Smooth and Protect Packs Some Serious Multitasking Mojo

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El Hub threatened to revolt over my hoarding of hairstyling products in the bathroom, which he compares to the beauty aisle at Rite Aid , so in the name of marital harmony, it’s time I find more hair products that multi-task.

My latest discovery: Straight Sexy Hair Smooth & Protect Flat Iron Hairspray ($14).

Like four products in one, it’s a Vitamin B5-packed aerosol to protect hair from flat iron heat damage while smoothing out frizz, adding shine and moisture and imparting soft, touchable hold (smells faintly of coconut). All that, and it works on either dry OR damp hair.

I’ve been using it with my flat iron, spraying a section of dry hair with a light, even dusting before running the section through the iron. When I’m finished, my hair looks shiny, smooth and stays stick-straight for days (or until my next shower).

Just for the heck of it, I gave it a try with my curling iron, and wouldn’t you know it? It works wonders on curly styles, too.

In a perfect world, however, I would make two minor product tweaks: 1) I wish it came in a regular old spray bottle (better for mama earth), and 2) I wish it came in a smaller size.

Being the multitasking powerhouse that it is, I would love to bring it with me on trips. Too bad the 4.1-oz bottle means it can’t hide in my carry-on bag. Boo for inconvenience!

All told, I think Smooth & Protect has lots of great stuff going for it, and if your flat/curling irons are integral parts of your getting-ready ritual, you might want to give it a go. Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: A

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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What Would You Get from Essie Art of Spring-

What Would You Get from Essie Art of Spring?

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Today I thought of a scene from The Devil Wears Prada, the one where Meryl Streep’s icy Miranda Priestly schools her dowdy assistant Andy (Anne Hathaway) on the influence that high fashion has on everyday American life.

Remember Andy’s cerulean blue sweater?

The color, Miranda says, walked down a runway long before it ever found its way to a major retail store.

That scene left a total impression on me… Now, as I try to follow beauty trends, I’m always fascinated by how many color and style trends begin life on a runway.

Take Essie’s new nail polish collection, Art of Spring…

I’m told that Essie Weingarten, founder and president of the brand, based the colors on the trends she saw emerging on spring’s catwalks.

Over and over, she saw soft, feminine silks and tulle designs (a lightweight, very fine netting) in lilac, rose and cerise (a deep to vivid purplish red) — together, the inspirations for Essie Art of Spring, a collection of six creamy shades ($8 each).

Pretty, yah? I love the concept and can’t wait to see them in person.

How to get kick-arse nails: Tips from Essie Weingarten

1. To make your mani/pedi last, start with a base coat like First Base ($8). Base coats can dramatically increase the lifespan of painted nails (sometimes by weeks).
2. Patience is a virtue! Wait a good two minutes between coats to let your polish set.
3. Seal in color with a top coat (another way to “make it last”) like Good to Go! ($10).
4. Give your mani/pedi a second wind and radiant shine with a coat of Shine-E ($15) applied a few days later.

The new Art of Spring colors will join the Essie polish family on counters in February, but they’re already available online. Oh, and if you’re a girl who likes options, keep your eyes out for Art of Spring’s 4-piece mini set with wee bottles of Pop Art Pink, Lilacism, Tart Deco and Red Nouveau.

What would you get?

Are you (and your nails) ready for another installment of my favorite Friday night beauty game?

Your nail polish mission, should you choose to accept it: Choose three of the Essie Art of Spring polishes to take home in a virtual haul. Vote your picks in the poll, and tell me your reasoning in the comments.

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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Have fun tonight! I’m about to grab a quick bite to eat with El Hub (pizza), but I don’t want to be out too late… I have a second date with Mr. Sandman shortly before midnight. I double booked!

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I’m having a blast exploring different ways to wear MAC’s new Style Black collection.

Earlier today I tried a bronzy black smokey eye using Mineralize Eyeshadow in Gilt By Association ($20).

It turned out better than I thought it would! At first I was afraid (I was petrified) the slippery Cream Colour Base would look too messy coach factory outlet, but I found that as long as I didn’t overuse it, it stayed put reasonably well.

This is a look I’ll definitely wear again, maybe with a white, brown or bronze top and some gold jewelry.

Tutorial: What you’ll need

1. An eyeshadow primer like Too Faced Shadow Insurance ($17)
2. A creamy black eyeshadow base like MAC Cream Colour Base in Black ($17)
3. A shimmery blackish bronze shadow like MAC Mineralize Eyeshadow in Gilt By Association ($20)
4. A shimmery, peachy golden eyeshadow like MAC Eyeshadow in Woodwinked ($15)
5. A shimmery, bronze pencil liner like MAC Eye Kohl in Powersurge ($15)
6. A black liquid pen liner like LORAC Front of the Line Pro ($22)
7. A black mascara like MAC Zoom Fast Black Lash Mascara ($13)
8. A black gel liner like MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack ($15)

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1. Start by priming your entire eyelid with a thin layer of eyeshadow primer.
2. Next, with a synthetic eyeshadow brush (I’m using a MAC 239 Eye Shader Brush), apply the creamy black eyeshadow base to the first lid. Try to concentrate more of the color on the outer lid (the side closest to your ear).
3. While the creamy black base is still wet, use the same brush to add several layers of the shimmery blackish bronze eyeshadow directly on top (a wet base sticks to the shadow better and prevents the shadow from falling on your cheeks). Smooth out any harsh edges with either the brush or a finger.
4. Sweep the shimmery peachy golden eyeshadow into your crease with a MAC 217 Blending Brush, and use the same brush to soften any harsh lines.
5. You can emphasize the lower lash line by lining the lower water line with your bronzy pencil liner.
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Finito, babe!

Why the heck are you still reading this? It’s the weekend Coach Outlet! Get out there and have some fun.

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“Japan Fashion Now” Symposium at the Museum at FIT

Two fashion conferences are taking place in New York–only one week apart from one another. The first, the “Japan Fashion Now Symposium,” is taking place on November 4th and 5th in conjunction with the eponymous exhibition at the Museum at FIT Coach Factory Outlet Online, the second at Parsons the following week (see below).

Among the participants to the “Japan Fashion Now Symposium Coach Factory Outlet Online,” in addition to MFIT director and chief curator Valerie Steele and deputy director Patricia Mears, are Brian McVeigh who will speak on the personalization of students’ uniforms in Japan, Sharon Kinsella who will talk on the transformation of cute in Japanese subcultural fashion “from naive subculture to Grotesque Parody.” Similar themes might transpires in Laura Miller��s presentation titled “Perverse Cuteness in Japanese Girl Culture.”

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A Matter of Style

A Matter of Style

by Patty Chang

A still from the documentary showing Papa Wemba playing a concert in Paris (Courtesy of NYAFF)

Among the noteworthy films featured this year at the New York African Film Festival at Lincoln Center was George Amponsah and Cosima Spender’s documentary, The Importance of Being Elegant, which examines the Congolese subculture centered around the worship of clothes (kitende) known as la Société des ambianceurs et personnes élégantes (the Society of Revelers and Elegant People), or in short, la Sape. The film follows internationally renowned Congolese soukous musician, Papa Wemba (né Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba) and his coterie of expatriate Congolese supporters in Paris and Brussels shortly after his release on bail in 2003 on charges of importing 350 illegal immigrants (at a little over US$4000 per person) to pose as members of his band. Beset with legal fees and an impending criminal trial, Papa Wemba records a new album and prepares to launch an extravagant concert in Paris to try to piece his life back together and uphold his central position in the expatriate Congolese community. In the meantime, young immigrant Congolese in Paris and Brussels who embrace the sapeur lifestyle, ‘battle’ each other for the title of “Parisien”―the equivalent of an exceedingly stylish man―by flashing their labels in ritual dances in night clubs and mounting challenges through preening displays of label versus label. They also pay an exorbitant price for a “dedication” or the singing of their names by Wemba into his new album.

Still showing Papa Wemba and his Cavalli fur coat (courtesy of NYAFF)

As the quintessential king of the sapeurs, Papa Wemba found commercial success in the 1970s through the innovative style of fusing traditional Congolese rumba with Western pop and rock influences. His new found critical acclaim became his ticket out of his native Zaire. Along with a number of other Lingala musical superstars, Papa Wemba started a new life abroad in Paris, touring Japan and the US via Europe with Peter Gabriel, and returning home to Kinshasa occasionally to perform for his doting fans. Dressed in expensive designer labels, Papa Wemba elevated style to a form of religion, replete with high priests, archbishops, popes, and even saints (in this case, Cavalli, Versace Coach Factory Outlet Online, Gautier, Burberry, Comme de Gar?ons, Yamamoto, Miyake, and Watanabe). His worship of designer labels (or griffes) and the musical lyrics which praise them, entice impoverished Congolese young men to take the oneiric pilgrimage to France and Belgium to acquire designer clothes, and eventually to return home with the hopes of an improved social standing. The turbulent political and socio-economic history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with its widespread poverty and 5.4 million excess deaths from the Second Congo War, sets a brutally sardonic backdrop for these young men who desire to escape from the harsh realities of Kinshasa only to end up enduring an increasingly harsh existence when they reach the streets of Chateau Rouge in Paris or the district of Ixelles in Brussels. Often without the legal documents to stay in the country, the sapeurs beg, steal, and hustle (although the specifics of these illicit activities remain ambiguous in the film) for money to be able to afford the designer clothes to keep up with Papa Wemba’s fashion ideology. In the documentary, one such sapeur named the “Archbishop” attempts to establish a name for himself in the Parisian Sape scene only to later come to the realization that the extravagant and flamboyant lifestyle has been nothing more than an illusion.

Watching this documentary, it’s unavoidable to draw parallels to the image of ‘bling-bling’ culture propagated by new school hip hop. The projection of cool by emulating the conspicuous consumption of elites, and the impersonation of success and fashionability, rather than the projection of a sense of depravation are traits shared by both subcultures. Indeed, Amponsah and Spender seem more inclined to portray the phenomenon of la Sape in a similar vein to the glorification of material excess found in hip hop culture. The inherent paradoxes of poor unemployed urban youths who hustle to be able to wear designer duds or footage of Papa Wemba trying on garish fur coats by Cavalli, all seem to confirm this. Yet, la Sape has a history that is far older than this documentary suggests. Originating in Congo-Brazzaville in the 1930s, the movement’s inspiration (though often disputed) draws reference from the archetypal dandies of modernity as well as Western films of the 1940s and 1950s, especially those of mobster, black and white thrillers, and the Three Musketeers. The sapeurs of Brazzaville were mainly composed of lower middle class young men, high school drop outs, and later, disenfranchised youths. Observing a strict three color rule, their austere elegance became a method to cope with colonialist hegemony and assimilation policies Coach Factory Outlet Online, as well as a way of subversion and resistance. In addition, the acronym la Sape plays on the French term for clothing and points to the fascination with their colonizers. The sapeurs of Brazzaville preached a conservative style that focused on cleanliness and absence from using hard drugs. Through the cultivation of clothes, they sought to define their social distinctiveness while deriving pleasure in admiring themselves, somewhat akin to what Pierre Bourdieu has called a ‘strategy of self-representation’. Fashion became a symbolic gesture of reclaiming power in times of economic deprivation and attempts at political dominance. In some instances, it proved a man could be a master of his own fate. Some authors have remarked that the sapeurs concealed their social failure through the presentation of self and the transformation of it into an apparent victory.

The Brazzaville look Photo by Baudouin Mouanda

The outward display of self was an important aspect of colonial society. Sapeurs understood how crucial it was to assert (affirmer) oneself and make an elaborate entrance (débarquer). Even the sapeur’s walk was an individualized form of art. Young men would taunt the crowd with their diffidence and then saunter the length of the stage, head held high, shoulders rolling, displaying their clothes. The spread of la Sape across the river to Zaire in the 1970s went in tandem with the explosion of lingala music on the international scene. It was driven by urban elites who had been abroad, who could tell apart their Yamamoto from their Montana, and an unstructured jackets from a deconstructed suit. As bands began to sign recording contracts in France and Belgium, they would often return home to Kinshasa with suitcases filled with designer labels. Fans of rival bands competed with each other to see who looked the coolest. Similar to other movements that derived their distinctive looks through their association with popular music (e.g. Mods, Punks, and New Romantics), the sapeurs during the post-colonial era re-appropriated big-name European designers and absorbed it into their own inimitable style. The sapeurs in Kinshasa were more flamboyant and exaggerated in their style than their brothers in Brazzaville, fashioning themselves in vibrant prints and exuberant layers of colors. At the same time, from the late 1970s onward, the economic crisis that rocked Zaire meant that few men could affirm their masculinity through consumption. During the Mobutu years, anything associated with Western culture was outlawed in a state-sponsored drive for “authenticity”. The abacost became the official uniform mandated by the Mobutu regime, the origin of the word derived from the French saying for “down with the suit” (à bas le costume). Moreover, foreign music was banned from the local radio stations, propelling Papa Wemba and his band to seek out a musical language that was neither derivative nor tradition-bound. His embrace of la Sape was also a direct (albeit unwittingly) political reaction to authoritarian dictates over public appearance. The movement of la Sape was distinctly “unauthentic” since it provided the opportunity to subvert the established modes and reject accepted norms.

For the exception of the absence of the history of la Sape, The Importance of Being Elegant provides a fascinating glimpse at a socio-cultural phenomenon that is more than three decades old.

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IXEL MODA 2010: A Sustainable Fashion Conference in Cartagena, Colombia

Work by the Colombian Slow Fashion Designer Juliana Correa of ONA

I was recently invited to speak at IXEL MODA—a conference on Latin American fashion that takes place each year in Cartagena, Colombia and was co-funded by Erika Rohenes Weber and Danilo Ca?izares.

The conference had both an academic and a business and development component. The academic side of the conference Coach Factory Store Online, which was organized by the Latin American fashion scholar Regina Root, focused on the theme of sustainability—a particularly interesting theme in the context of Colombia’s ongoing environmental and social problems.

Departing from her historical studies in Argentinean fashion, which were discussed in her recent book Couture and Consensus, Root discussed the need for inclusiveness in developing the country’s fashion system. Marsha Dickson, who is also U.S.-based, spoke about ethical fashion and social responsibility and the phenomenon of Fair Trade, as well as the difficulty of defining the terms. Arturo Tejada spoke on the importance of fashion education in the promotion of sustainability within the fashion industries. Kathia Castilho, from the Universidade Anhembi Morumbi as well as the editor of the Brazilian fashion journal dObra[s] spoke on fashion and language, while I spoke on the phenomenon of slow fashion, tying it to earlier experimental fashion movements and, in particular, deconstruction fashion.

Also of interest were presentations by Laura Novik coach outlet wallets, who spoke on sustainability and slow fashion in the context of Chilean fashion, which she promotes through her organization Raizdiseno, as well as the Brazilian journalist and academic Carol Garcia, who traced the tension between globalization and authenticity by following the permutation of Latin American symbols historically and cross-culturally. Garcia wrote a book on the topic titled “Moda Brasil: Fragmentos de um Vestir Tropical” (Fashion Brazil: Fragments of a Tropical Way of Dressing), San Paulo: Anhembi Morumbi Editor, 2001, which unfortunately has not yet being translated into English.

Work by the Colombian Slow Fashion Designer Juliana Correa of ONA

The event also showcased Colombian designers, some of whom fall within the slow fashion movement. Of particular relevance is the work of Alfonso Mendoza, whose jewelry is based on the region’s Afro-Caribbean heritage and includes local artisanal craft and fibers, as well as the experimental work of slow fashion designer Juliana Correa of ONA.

Another aspect of the conference discussed the need for a greater development of Colombian fashion both as actual industry and image industry and included a number of government officials, particularly ones connected to Inexmoda the Colombian Institute for exports and fashion. The intermingling of business and government officials alongside academic discussions made for interesting exchanges of ideas across what is generally an often strict divide based on—at least, in this case—the false assumption that the former might not be interested in academic discourse.

Francesca Granata

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Movie Inspiration: Fall Fashion Looks Inspired by Rent

So, back in my day I was a bit of a theater geek. I was in 3 or 4 musicals a year, I would be devastated (and subsequently dramatic) if I didn’t get a part I wanted, and was a?member of my high school’s show choir?far before Glee made it cool. The Thanksgiving break that the movie version of Rent came out, my friends and I went to see the 9:15 am showing (because they didn’t offer a midnight screening). Yeah, I was a dork back then and I still am today.

Get ready, girls, because we’re digging deep and drawing inspiration from the motion picture Rent this week. Yes, you’re about to view ensembles inspired from a videographer, a failed musician, a college professor, a stripper, a cross dresser, a lawyer,?and a street performance artist – and they’ll all be real-life-wearable. Don’t think it can be done? Read on!

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Rent (a movie version of the original musical) is about a group of friends living in New York City in the late ’80s/early ’90s, who face the issues affecting young people at the time. The film touches on everything from unemployment to intravenous drugs, creative blocks, AIDS, and love.

Despite all of their problems coach factory outlet store online, the characters in Rent find a family in each other and help one another through their struggles. If you think that sounds like a strange premise for a film, believe me, it is. But it’s also truly fabulous.

The film takes place over the winter LV Official Website, making it a great film to inspire outfits for the fall. Every ensemble worn by a cast member is layered in an artful way that’s true to their NYC style. Rent characters incorporate many different textures, colors, and patterns into their outfits, and complete their looks with sturdy boots and scarves. The cast’s looks also have a touch of bohemian flair — after all, they all living la vie boheme!

Roger and Collins

Roger and Collins have similar styles in Rent. The film takes place between 1989 and 1990, and Roger and Collins’ outfits reflect the grunge style of the time. They frequently wear denim, corduroy, flannel, and leather.

To get their looks, try layering practical, utilitarian?pieces on top of one another. I love the way Roger, a guitarist, rocks a knit scarf with a tough-looking leather jacket in the photograph above. The vest that NYU professor Collins is wearing in the picture above is a little too manly for my liking, but how cute?would a puffer vest from the mall look?over a plaid shirt and a pair of?skinny jeans?

Denim Jacket, Plaid Shirt, Skinny Cargos, Boots, Necklace

Angel

Angel, a cross-dressing busker, is oddly the only one in the group that ever has any money — despite the fact that he dates Collins, a college professor, and they’re friends with Joanne, a Harvard-educated lawyer.?Besides bankrolling the group’s excursions, Angel enjoys dancing, drumming Coach Outlet Online Sale, and dressing up like Santa Claus.

Steal some of his eccentric style (without looking like a drag queen) by pairing bright colors with animal print, but?leave the rest of the outfit really simple. Just add some fierce ankle booties and some small but fun jewelry.

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Mark and Joanne

Mark and Joanne are the only two members of the group (well, besides Collins) with “real” jobs — this requires them to dress more professionally than their friends. Mark and Joanne both layer blazers, sweaters, and scarves, but unlike the other people in their group, the pieces they wear are tailored and more mainstream in appearance.

To copy their style, combine corduroy blazers, khaki chinos, loafers, and?Mark’s signature?striped scarf for a New York-edgy (yet still business casual) look.

Coat, Scarf, Pants, Shirt, Loafers, Glasses

Maureen

Maureen, played by everyone’s favorite Broadway star Idina Menzel, is truly the spitfire of the group. She is a “performance artist,” singing bizarre songs and?reciting crazy monologues?in protest of things around town.

Her over-the-top personality matches perfectly with her bold fashion choices. Maureen likes tight-fitting outfits, and showing off a little?cleavage or midriff. One of her most memorable outfits in the film is the black catsuit she wears on New Year’s Eve (pictured above).?

Copy her style?by pairing?fancy leggings with a body-con dress or a flashy tunic for a more wearable interpretation of something Maureen would rock. And don’t forget to add plenty of confidence!

Leggings, Body-Con Cut Out Dress, Bangles, Boots, Moon Ring

Mimi

Ah, Mimi. Homegirl is definitely the hot mess of the group. Mimi spends her days exotic dancing, shooting up heroin Coach Factory Outlet Online, sneaking into her neighbor’s apartments, and singing on tables?at the Life Cafe. Despite her obvious shortcomings, Mimi has some?seriously inspirational?street-urchin style. She is seen layering mini skirts over leggings and boots, rocking fur coats, and has dozens of hat-and-scarf combinations.

Get some of Mimi’s boho-grunge-borderline-homeless look by mixing unexpected pieces together, and rocking it all with a serious dose of attitude. Here, I layered acid wash skinnies with a striped top, burgundy cardigan, and fur coat, tying it all together with a fedora and badass boots.

Jeans, Tank, Cardigan, Coat, Combat Boots, Fedora

What Do You Think?

Have you seen Rent? What are your favorite parts? What do you think of the style seen in the film? How do yo feel about 90′s fashions returning? What other movies inspire you? Leave us a comment and let us know your thoughts!

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Product Review- Revlon Color Burst Lip Butters

Product Review: Revlon Color Burst Lip Butters

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I actually haven’t done any product reviews on this site, but I had to do this one because I truly believe every girl should know about this amazing new product line: Revlon’s Lip Butters.

If you’re an avid YouTube watcher like I am Coach Outlet, you have probably seen a million and one raves about these babies. And I honestly feel they’re all well deserved!

Why I Love Them:

Being a makeup junkie, I love a good lipstick for a bold, polished look. But let’s be real: I’m in college. I am busy! I have a job, a full load of classes, freelancing on the side, and run my own Youtube channel and blog. Needless to say, I have a lot going on and lipstick is not the easiest thing to whip out and apply on the go, especially if it’s a bold color – can you say messy?

Fortunately, these lip butters are perfect for the college girl on the go: They’re super moisturizing, ultra pigmented, AND easy to apply in a hurry – you don’t need a mirror for perfect application every time. The best part? They’re available at your local drugstore for less than $10 a pop. (Tip: They’re on sale right now at Ulta for BOGO 50% off Coach Factory Store Online!)

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Revlon Lip Butters come in 20 shades, which makes it easy to find your perfect color. My personal favorite is Sweet Tart coach factory outlet online, a light bubblegum pink (second shade from the top left louis vuitton handbags, above). Here’s a rundown of all the shades so that you can find your favorite:

• Tutti Frutti – A beautiful coral shade that’s perfect for spring.
• Cupcake – A light pink with a blue-base.
• Cotton Candy – A very pale pink with a hint of gold.
• Gumdrop – A lilac shade with a slight shimmer.
• Berry Smoothie – A medium pink with hints of purple – very wearable.
• Cherry Tart – A sheer red, perfect for those days you want to be a little daring.
• Lollipop – A bold?fuchsia?shade
• Strawberry Shortcake – A medium-toned pink – very wearable.
• Creme Brulee – A light tan shade.
• Peach Parfait – A peach shade with a little hint of gold.
• Pink Truffle – A browned rose shade.
• Red Velvet – A smooth brick red.
• Sugar Plum – Similar to Berry Smoothie, but more of a plum shade.
• Creamsicle – A very pale, creamy tan shade.
• Brown Sugar – A soft pinkish brown.
• Fig Jam – A rich dark brown.
• Sugar Frosting – Pale, beige-y pink with shimmer.
• Candy Apple – A bright red with hints of orange.
• Raspberry Pie – An opaque magenta color.

Now that you’ve heard all about these amazing lip butters, I hope you guys found this helpful and will give them a shot – in my opinion, they’re definitely worth the money, and if you can find them on sale (like the BOGO sale at Ulta right now), even better!

Thoughts?

Now I want to hear from you! Have you tried these lip butters yet? If so, what did you think? Do you normally wear lipstick? What’s your favorite lip product? Tell me your thoughts in the comments.

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Fashion Challenge- Summer Boots

Fashion Challenge: Summer Boots

Photo Credits: 1 – Andrea via Blonde Bedhead, 2 – Twenty8Twelve Spring 2010 Lookbook, 3 – Elora

When summer comes around, most girls put away their favorite pair of boots and start shopping for colorful gladiators and open-toed flats. This summer, however, is different: Boots aren’t going away. To switch things up a bit cheap louis vuitton bags, bloggers, designers, and regular fashionistas are turning to boots worn with bare legs, a look that’s a little unexpected in the summer season. When you tire of your go-to flip flops, boots offer a stylish alternative. Boots and bare legs add edge to summer basics and are the perfect trend for this week’s Fashion Challenge.

Tips and Tricks for Rocking Boots in Summer

• Go low. While knee-high (and even over-the-knee) styles were popular this past winter, higher boots are a bit too stuffy for spring and summer. Opt for ankle boots or mid-calf styles(like Picture 2, above) for a lighter look.
• Lighten up. If you still feel like boots look too “heavy” for summer, look for lighter-colored styles. In Picture 1, Andrea wears a caramel-colored boot. Grey, and even white (like Jessica Stroup’s, below), would also look great and would play up your brightly-colored summer wardrobe.

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• Experiment with styles. Many ankle and mid-calf boots have a western vibe. Even if you don’t normally look to Dolly Parton for fashion inspiration, a western boot can add something extra to your look. In Picture 3 above, Elora’s western ankle booties lend edge to her seriously girly romper. You can also try western boots as an alternative to grunge-y Doc Marten’s with a floral mini dress.

Get The Look

Product Information: Outfit #1: Black boots – Urban Outfitters Coach Purses, Military shirt – Topshop coach outlet online store, Striped tank – Pacsun, Bib necklace – American Eagle, Bangles – Torrid Coach Outlet Coupon, Shorts – Bluefly Outfit #2: Western boots – Aldo, Earrings – Accessorize, Floral dress – ModCloth

I wanted to prove that boots could work with two completely different styles. For Outfit #1, I went with a tougher look, inspired by a certain stylish starlet that “can’t be tamed”. For Outfit #2, I chose a sweet southern-inspired look. A western-style boot adds grit to a pretty floral dress. Boots can be worn in the summertime to add oomph to your already tough look, or toughen up a girly look; it’s your choice.

So, will you take the Fashion Challenge?

How do you feel about boots for summer? Do you prefer a western or a rock-and-roll style boot? Or, would you forgo boots all together and remain loyal to your Havaianas?

Already work this trend? Send us pictures of you in your summer boots and we��ll feature them here!* As always louis vuitton handbags outlet, we are open to suggestions for future fashion challenges and we��d love to hear from you!

* Send your outfit pictures to fashionchallenge AT collegefashion DOT net! �C be sure to include your name and where you go to school, as well as a description of what you��re wearing in the photo!

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How to Put Together an Outfit in Under 10 Minutes

How to Put Together an Outfit in Under 10 Minutes

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I have a confession: I love my snooze button. Unfortunately, though, sleeping in doesn’t always allow me ample time to put together a well-thought-out outfit. Because of my love of sleeping in and fashion, as soon as I got to college, I knew I needed a plan.

Thus louis vuitton bags sale, I developed a formula. And if you’re weary from finals, don’t worry; there are no complicated symbols or numbers involved.

To create a cute, put-together outfit, and be out the door in 10 minutes, invest in a few of these following key items. And when the time comes for you to get ready in a hurry, all you need to do is follow these three easy steps!

1. Slip on a cute and comfy sundress.

The first step in this formula is to pick out clothes. In my experience, dresses are the best option when I’m in a hurry: Dresses are comfortable, easy to slip on in two seconds, and they represent an entire outfit in one simple piece – no pairing separates necessary.

Here are a few adorable dresses I found that would work well.

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2. Strap on a pair of sandals.

A cute pair of sandals is the next part of my equation. While a lot of people throw on a pair of flip flops, I like to wear sandals because they are a little more dressed up. Having dressier details in an outfit is crucial on days when I’m in a rush and don’t have time to put a lot of effort into my hair, makeup, and accessories.

For me, I own 4 staple pairs of sandals: one gold, one silver, one black, and one white. Between these four pairs of sandals, I can pretty much wear anything and have a complementary pair of sandals to go with it. For days when I’m in a hurry, having these four versatile options is extremely helpful.

Here are a few examples of the type of sandals I am referring to.

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3. Accessorize with a pair of oversized sunglasses.

My last step in the formula is to grab a pair of oversized sunglasses. On those days when I barely have enough time to complete the essential steps necessary to present myself to the world (e.g. clothes, deodorant Coach factory outlet, brushing my teeth) makeup often gets pushed aside.

While an au natural look is by no means shameful and is 100% encouraged, I still like to wear sunglasses on these types of days. Big sunglasses are the perfect thing for lazy mornings. For one thing, they help protect your eyes from the harsh morning sun. And secondly, if you’re still feeling a little sleepy-eyed, a pair of sunglasses can help disguise your tiredness.

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What do you think?

And there you have it, 3 easy steps to putting together a cute outfit in under 10 minutes! Pick and choose Coach Handbags, and mix-and-match from each of these categories on days when you’re in a hurry. Not only will you get out the door in time, you’ll also feel great after your friends tell you how cute you look (especially since you know how easy it was to do) Coach Factory Coupon!

Do you think this is a good formula for days when you don’t have a lot of time to get ready? Do you have any tips and tricks that help you save time in the morning? Which of these items is your favorite??Please let me know what you think by leaving a comment!

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