TiP O5;
the BEST makeup!
- primer and/or tinted foundation
& drug store brand: rimmel fix and ferect primer; aveeno tinted moisturizer.
& name brand: bare escentuals prime time; smashbox sheer focus tinted moisurizer
- foundation! {{if you use tinted foundation you really only need a light loose powder one, not liquid.}}
& drug store: physician's formula mineral wear talc free loose powder
& name brand: bare escentuals bare minerals foundation {{if you buy ANYTHING name brand, this is the one thing that's worth a little splurge, for sure!}}
-concealer! {{you don't want anything too thick, but stay away from thin concealers- they wear off fast and don't provide much coverage.}}
& drug store: neutrogena 3- in- 1 undereye concealer. {{don't worry, it works on blemishes, too.(: }}
& name brand: MAC studio finish spf 35 concealer
- eyeliner {{dark brown is usually the best way to go, but on certain eye colors black or khol can be pretty, too.}}
& drug store: revlon colorstay eyeliner
& name brand: clinique quickliner for eyes
- mascara! {{buy it in black.}}
& drug store: covergirl lashblast {{of course, haha(: }} l'oreal million lashes is fabulous, too.
& name brand: benefit bad gal lashes
- eye shadow!
& drug store: wet n' wild vanity or wet n' wild golden goddess palettes.
& brand name: sephora floral funk eyeshadow palette in warm.
- blush
& drug store: l'oreal fron page peach
& name brand: nars blush is organ {{okay, call me immature, but this one makes me giggle(: }}
- illuminator {{these things are my favorite invention of all time because they can work as eye shadow, blush, or bronzer! but don't go overboard when applying, or you'll look wayy too shimmery!!}}
& drug store: physician's formula shimmer strips in malibu strip.
& name brand: any of the bobbi brown shimmer bricks. 'nuff said.

TiP O4;
thrift- store shoopingg(:
{{the outfit in that set was my attempt at being hipster-y... i failed. im sorry.}}
shopping in thrift stores is a great way to get interesting items that you know no one else will have. i have a friend who went to salvation army last weekend and found the coolest vintage leather bag ever! and now she's decorating the side of it with gold studs, to give it a little flairr. she's gotten at least 4 compliments on it when I've been with her in the past two days, because it's so unique!
soo it just goes to show that sifting through stuff at a thrift store is a great way to find stuff thats cheap, can be veryy cute, and different from anything anyone else will have!
- what to look for;
& oversized super- warm grandpa cardigans or funky sweaters to wear over leggings and boots! this is a perfectt comfy- casual- cute outfit. look for something with an adorable pattern or cool buttons!
& bags! if you're not into buying old clothess, you can still find some super cute vintage bags and things at thrift stores/ consignment stores.♥
& those ballin' 80's windbreakers that come in all those really cool bright colors. not only are they great to have for a last- minute decades costume, but they are super- cute if you have the confidence to wear something funkyy(:
& explore your local salvation army or other thrift store, and let me know what you find! i'll add it to the list!(:
- TiPS for thrift- store shopping;
& be PATIENT. you may not get lucky enough to find something geat on your first visit, but don't get up! you'll have that great find eventually!!
& if you're broke and need something to do with your friends, this is a perfect idea. the best part about shopping at consigment stores is that the best items usually only cost $5 or less! so grab a couple bucks, and hit the stores(:
& have funnn!

TiP O3
school bags- which one to pick, what to put in it, and taking care of it..♥
- it's important to pick the right bag for school stuff. you want it to be..
& durable! this is probably the most important, you don't want your bag straps breaking on you or your books falling out all the time!
& cute.. obviously(:
& not too expensive, since you'll be using it every day.
& BIG. it sucks trying to stuff all your junk into a too- small bag.
- backpacks are great, but my personal preference is a cute, large tote bag. NO HATE to all you backpack loverrs out there(: just personal preference. i like the tote bag because it can double as a purse, or travel bag. basically, it's more versatile 'cuz you can use it for more stuff.
- urban outfitters usually has great bags that are big, durale, and not too expensive! also, i put some cute ideas for bags over there on the side. check it outt. >>
- in your bag, you should keep..
& school books. duhh.
& ipod, phone, all that jazz.
& camera! if you're anything like me, you like to have a camera around so you can capture those hilarious candid moments with yourr amigas(:
& makeup bag- just the basics will do. concealer, eyeliner, and maybe one of thosse little makeup remover wipes. and thats all you'll need♥
& baindaids, bobby pins, and safety pins. these things are MORE important than you might think!
& extra pens and pencils. always.
-taking care of your bag...
& don't drop your candy wrappers, trash, and other crap in there! clean out all the trash and stuff like once a week.
& if your straps break or something, DON't DESPAIR!(: just take it to the local shoe- repair place (idk what they're called, hahah) they should be able to fix just about anything!
 
THAT'S iT! comment & requestt please, feedback is much appreciated(:
 
xox

requests, suggestions, etc. would be much appreciated(:
 
not doing anything tonight, and no school tomorroww, so im hoping to make some more tippy setss.
 
but i need ideas! so helpp. please. ♥
 
xox

TiP O2
easy steps to flawless skin.♥
first of all, for perfect skin, you'll only need 5 things.
- face wash
& neutrogena is the best brand, look for something with "exfoliating beads" or anything that has a good, scrubby feel. my absolute favorite is the oil- free acne stress control power- clear scrub by neutrogena. it's a scrub, but still has a cream feel to it.
& one way to know is it's a good face wash is whether or not it gives you that good, tingly feeling after you rinse.
& finding a face wash you like is a bit of a trial and error process, so have patience and make sure you absolutely LOVE a face wash before buying it again.
- pimple cream
& you'll wear this overnight, so feel free to pile on as much as you want.
& clean and clear persa- gel. comes in a little white tube you can get at target. this stuff works, 'nuff said.
& be careful when using this- if you already have dry skin, it can dry you out like no other.
- moisturizer or face lotion
& if you have oily skin, use this in moderation whenever your skin feels dry.
& if you have dry skin, be sure to use this after scrubbing your face.
& if you buy tinted moisturizer, you may also want a non- tinted moisturizer to wear at night, because tinted tends to clog your pores more easily.
- concealer
& again, neutrogena is the best brand. one of our close family friends is a dermatologist, and this is the only brand of make-up he lets his patients use. their under-eye concealer is a lifesaver.
& neutrogena also makes a great skin- clearing concealer for use on pimples and zits.
- mineral powder
& this is the ONLY way to go for face makeup. not only is liquid foundation harsh on skin, it is extremely pore- clogging, and it doesn't look have as natural as a mineral powder foundation will.
& if you're willing to spend a little more, go fore bare minerals' mineral foundation. it's the absolute best there is. it costs about $25 for a tub of powder, and it can usually last at least two months or so. definitely worth the extra money spent, this is the only foundation i use.
 
and that's all you need! wash your face twice a day, and use moisturizer once or twice, depending on your skin type. as for putting on face makeup, make sure you keep it light and natural looking- less is more here, ladies!(:
 
xox
 
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TiP O1
what to do before a school dance.♥
- make sure you eat lunch... you don't want to be starving by dinnertime! it'll make you cranky(: eat something healthy, but filling, for example-- a turkey sandwhich, chips, fruit, and salad.
- after lunch, go on a short jog. this right here is the KEY to having a great day&eveningg. not only is running a great last- minute calorie burner, but the after- workout endorphins will put you in a great mood and help you to be excited instead of nervous for yourr special night.
- after you get back, make sure you stretch (you don't want to be sore when you're trying out your best dance movees.. haha) and then SHOWeR.
- use your yummiest smelling soaps, body wash, shampoos, and conditioners! use extra conditioner and let it soak before rinsing so your hair will be beautiful and shiny!
- dont forget to shave your legs!
- after you shower, have your friends over so you can get ready together! doing hair and makeup is wayy less stressful when your friends are there to help(:
- make sure you take a small clutch or handbag, and include: backup gloss, concealer, and eyeliner, a small hairbrush or comb, moneyy just in case, a little hollywood clothing tape (if you don't know what this is, look it up!! its a lifesaverr♥), gum, tampons, your school i.d., and your phone.
- dont forget to brush your teeth before you leave! and have a greatt night(:
 
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