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  • Put a Sock in It! (A Bun How-To)

    I know, I know - I'm bun crazy!But why wouldn't I be?Summertime means hot, heavy hair - which only translates into one thing for me - SWEAT. And I hate being sweaty. So my go-to hairstyle is a bun.I've heard about the "Sock Bun" for a while now, as I'm sure you have, too. Recently, a co-worker of mine came in with a lovely, thick bun. I was blown away because normally she has pretty thin hair (unless she does some back-combing, etc.). And it was super cute!But I really didn't understand HOW she did it. In my head, I was thinking about wrapping a full sock around my bun?? It was an odd image. ...

  • BEAUTY GURU: Lubriderm Calming Lavender Lotion

    I had the pleasure of reviewing Lubriderm's new Calming Lavender Jasmine lotion.First, I must say, I would've never bought this on my own. I normally buy "hardcore" lotions, such as eucerine cream or Lubriderm's intense healing lotion. I have to do this because I have extremely dry, itchy skin.I was recently diagnosed with psorisis. I have a few major spots and flare-ups on my legs. It's hereditary on my mother's side. It started last year when I was in the process of buying my first house. Stress tends to cause flare-ups. ...

  • In Review: Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush

    I randomly came across this blush in the super market the other day. I was instantly drawn to the color and small packaging - which is a MUST for this on-the-go lady!I wasn't sure what to expect because I've never used any other blush outside of the powdered kind. It's funny, because I tried using my blush brush to kind of "scoop" it up. Then I said to myself, "Duh!" I ended up using my fingers to swipe the color into my cheeks. I LOVE that because that means I do not have to carry around my blush brush anymore. ...

  • Baby Lips - Odd Name, Good Moisturizer

    Let me start off by saying that I love chapstick.I have at least 2 sticks on me at any given time.I'm what you call an addict, I guess.So I was super excited to get a new product from Maybelline called Baby Lips.I got Pink Punch. Smells Great. Goes on super smooth.But unfortunately this just wasn't the right color for me.I can put on a little which gives my lips a nice soft pink color. But like I said before, >addictI've been meaning to stop by the store and get the peachy colored one. ...

  • Ion Technology - In a Brush!

    I recently had the pleasure of reviewing the Braun Satin Hairbrush.It claims to make your hair shiny and frizz-free!And does it?YES!

  • The Need to Be Hairless in the Summertime

    I'd like to start off by saying that I hate shaving. Ever since I hit puberty, I have been the hariest girl on the block (gross, I know). But I also have a mild metal allergy that makes me super itchy when I shave.So I was reluctant to try my new Guru assignment - The Venus ProSkin Moisture Rich Raz

  • User Post: Blue Hair Shall Set You Free

    Or any obscure color hair, for that matter.In my younger teen years, I found comfort and freedom in being different. Which is probably why I found myself in the "punk" or "alternative" group. But, when I transferred to a new school my sophomore year, losing my support group and confidence, I stopped

  • Strawberry Body Wash - PERFECT for spring!

    Why waste your money on Bath and Body Works? When for a third of the cost you can "splurge" on Exfoliating strawberry body wash from Soft Soap!I was skeptical to try this one at first because for some reason when I think of the Soft Soap brand, I think cheap...? Boy, was I pleasantly surprised! It s

  • User post: I quit my job and now I have great skin

    Last Thursday, I quit my job. It's not something that I'm proud of. But when you are unhappy, 8 hours a day, every day, you must make a change.

  • Mascara Guru for You

    In this month's lovely Shine surprise, I was mailed some Estee Lauder Volumizer mascara. My fingers were trembling with excitment as I received my new found "toy". Yay!

  • Pimple + Scab = Scimple

    I promise I wait as long as humanly possible. I feel it coming days in advance -- the biggest, most painfully disgusting pimple ever.

  • User post: So, I bleached my hair.

    I'm prepared for the comment slaughter I'm about to endure. Anyway, here goes...

  • Just don't be lazy

    They say that beauty comes from within. It's only skin deep.I was really excited to receive this months Shine Guru's product, until I found out it was a toothbrush. However, it is a fancy toothbrush...Colgate 360° ActiFlex SonicPower ToothbrushI've used this toothbrush every day, morning and night

  • Bad Mood Lipstick

    Whenever I'm feeling a bit sultry, I put on red lipstick.If I'm in a sweet mood, light pink.Casual, chapstick and liner.Now, you don't have to keep changing your lipstick! Urban Outfitters Make-Up collection has come up with a lipstick set that changes colors as you change your mood!

  • "Nasty, Nasty Fat People"

    "Nasty, Nasty Fat People." That was a comment on a recent blog here on Shine.And I am appalled. Not only by the cold comments, but by reports of obesity growing in America and World Wide. And I'm here to say, that my BMI says I'm obese at 5'5", 204 pounds. But I don't look like it. I don't consider

  • User post: Jumping on the Grapefruit Band Wagon

    Ok, so I'm finally jumping on this wave of grapefruit-infused products. I've said before that I've tried almost all of the AFFORDABLE acne products on the market today. I have seen this product on the shelf for a couple of months now. And I was like, eh...

  • Greatest Beauty Advice I've Ever Gotten

    It has taken me so long to think of a great subject for this topic. It's so difficult because I get so much great advice every day from reading blogs and websites.So, I would think the best advice I've ever have gotten is -drum roll, please-Be true to yourself.

  • User post: Really Knowing Your Body Shape

    I was recently wondering, what is my body shape? Do I really know what it is?

  • User post: Why I'm Never Happy With My Hair Style

    I went through a year bout where I didn't cut my hair. At all. I didn't dye it. I didn't trim it. Hell, half of the time, I don't think I even brushed it. I was done trying to.And once I started getting into the blogging community, I started seeing all of these women with lovely hair. Even my ride i

  • A TRUE, healthy guide to Long Hair

    I recently read an article on Shine with numerous, false claims on how to grow hair long and fast. You CAN grow long hair. But fast should never be associated with it. Long, beautiful hair takes time, patience and most of all a good diet.1) Wash your hair every other day: If you can stand it! The ha