I recently dyed my hair dark, and I don't know if it's a personal hang up I have, but whenever my hair is dark, I feel like I need to have bangs.

I just made an appointment to get my hair cut and bangs put in...

Does anyone have any good photos of your favorite type of bangs?

I don't like my bangs looking too perfect. I like them thick, but a little bit piecy. I just can't find the perfect picture of the bangs I want.

I'd love something that works whether I straighten my hair, let it air dry a little wavy, or go all out with curls.

I know I'm asking a lot....

( Bangs I sort of like )

i've been wanting to buy Urban Decay's Gash lipstick for a while now, but i haven't bought it because i'm unsure of how it would look on me. I'm a germaphobe so trying it on at seporha, is out of the question. have any of you bought this lipstick? do you have pics of what it looks like on?
i'm really pale, like super pale, and i'm looking for a blood red lipstick.
if you know of any other brands that give a good blood red color, or deep red. feel free to let me know! :)

thanks in advance!

hey guys!

I got a foundation from MAC as a christmas gift but I don't think the shade matches my skin that well (and I don't necessarily need another foundation right now, since I bought one just a few weeks back) and I was wondering what MAC's return/exchange policy was. Ideally, I'd like to return the foundation but I am definitely okay with store credit. However, since it's a gift, I don't have the receipt. I called my local MAC store and the associate told me that in order to do a refund, I would need the receipt and it would have to be less than 30 days. And she said that they didn't do store credit.

I guess I'm wondering what my options are?

would you say opi is the best nail polish with the longest staying power?? i love wearing dark colors but they always chip so easily, even after using the seche vite (spelling??) base and top coat. i have one opi color (lincoln park after dark) that chips but not nearly as much or as soon as any other brand i have used. i tried one china glaze and it chipped the same day...everything else i own is revlon, rimmel or sally hansen. i love the colors but am ready to toss them out since it is such a pain doing my nails every 2 days..and i don't like to do touch ups, i feel like you can always see the layers and that bothers me lol.

Have any of you guys used the Moroccan Oil line?

Shampoo, Conditioner and the actual oil are what I'm interested in/intrigued by/obsessed with trying.

Most reviews I've found online have been like, seriously glowing.

Hey ladies!

I am looking for a new foundation. I don't wear much makeup, usually just foundation and mascara.. but my problem is I can't find one that lasts most of the day. I get to work around 1 and by like 4 its faded and my skin looks all funky. Right now I am using cover girl cause I was broke but ive also tried rimmel and that didnt last either. i need something that will last all day.

also, i dont use powder over my foundation... do you think that makes a difference?

Hey all. I am beyond frustrated with my skin lately and am looking for some advice/suggestions. I have fair skin with golden undertones. I also have combination skin that is sensitive. I currently use the Biore Skin Preservation Line for my moisturizer and face wash. I use Bare Escentuals for my foundation. My main issues lately have been:

-Red in my face, mainly on my cheeks and forehead
-Darkness around and under my eyes
-Uneven and dull skin tone

I'm looking for any advice on products to help my skin get that healthy and bright glow back. I'm really interested in face wash/daily moisturizers, tinted moisturizers or corrective bases, but open to any suggestions you might have. Thanks! :)

I am highly considering ordering this (www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp) coat from American Eagle. It isn't carried in any stores near me (I checked, the closest one is 60 miles away...) so I can't go try it on or anything. So, I was wondering if anybody here owns it? Is it warm, does it fit nicely, is it comfortable, etc? Any feedback would be great :]

A few hours ago I discovered a huge cystic pimple starting to form on my cheek. I have a huge work party to go to on Saturday where I need to impress! So, I'm trying to figure out the best course of action to at the very least stop it from getting any bigger.

It's most likely either from stress, or falling asleep with my makeup still on/heavy drinking on New Years. Anyway:

1. I have both Affirm 2x and Helene's mask. Would dabbing on the Affirm first, then once it's absorbed in, covering it with the Helene's mask before bed be over doing it? Should I choose just one?

2. I saw some tagged entries about getting a cortisone shot directly into the pimple. Has anyone had any luck with getting a dermatologist appointment ASAP for that or have you had to wait? I'll call around first thing in the morning, but also...will it make the cyst stand out even more from the injection site?

Aside from those things, I've downed a ton of water and tea and have been using a hot compress. I'll also change my pillowcase every night before Saturday. Does anyone have any other tips? The only thing I can't try is an aspirin mask, I'm allergic :( Thanks so much!!

this is the frist wedding ive ever really been to and my friend can be a bit judgmental so i want to not screw up.

1) i usually have acrylic nails but the last guy who did them (i was at the mall and i didnt see where id have another chance) screwed uo. within a week they had all come off.
so my nails are wrecked not that they have ever been in the best shape. they are thin and break and the polish chips with an hour or two. my husband doesnt want me to get them done again because i dont want them to fall off. the wedding is at the end of the month and id like to paint my nails, an advice on making it stick?

2) im just getting into makeup so i watch tutorials alot. i really want to have nice makeup for the wedding. my dress is purple burgundy and black, and im wearing my fav. black clunky shoes.
so here are the ones i was thinking of i worry it might be a lil dark but there will be a large group of alternative lifestyles there that im not too worried.

http://www.youtube.com/user/panacea81#p/search/0/X19vITdE8JY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50bN6ljUN8s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ll7xNBkJ_k

or if you have a better idea im glad to hear it.
i have dark dark purple hair
hazel eyes that my husband says shine green
and i am deathly pale

i like the laura mercier tinted fondation it works for me and im fairly sure it doesnt make me sick


for the time being i have to stick to mac products because its easy to prove gf

thanks

tifga

I have some great jeans from american eagle that fit and look good on me etc. The only problem is the ridiculous dye transference!
I've washed them around five times just in an effort to get some of the excess dye out. My boyfriend's futon has a big bluish blotch from where I sit! haha. luckily he doesn't care

But yeah... is there anything I can do to 'set' the dye? When I wear these jeans it seems like every time I wash my hands the soap suds are blue :/

how do i get foundation out of carpet? i just spilled some. thanks

Anyone have any experience with Lilash? It seems to be the highest lash growth product next to the one that is prescription only. However, its not cheap! I'm sick of buying every lengthening mascara out there so I want to give this a try. Has it worked for any of you?

I got an In Styler curling iron/straightener for Christmas. Has anyone used one of these before, is it any good?



I hope so because I have no idea where they got it so I can't return it if it's not good, lol.

Way
what is this road that separates us
across which I hold out the hand of my thoughts
a flower is written at the end of each finger
and the end of the road is a flower which walks with you
—Tristan Tzara




Voie
quel est ce chemin qui nous sépare
à travers lequel je tends la main de ma pensée
une fleur est écrite au bout de chaque doigt
et la bout du chemin est une fleur qui marche avec toi

(traduction par Lee Harwood)

I"m looking for a good eye cream.

I'm 27 years old and I really want to start using an eye cream everyday hoping it will help with wrinkles/dark circles in the future. Right now my undereye area is pretty good, i get occasional puffiness in the morning because of my allergies but it usually goes away as soon as i shower and start my day. I've been looking at reviews of creams on sephora and makeupalley and it's very overwhelming. I've already used ones from neutrogena, olay, and l'oreal and i didn't like any of them. I don't mind h/e brands. So i need some suggestions from you guys.

Thanks in advance lovelies!

Might any of you know what lipstick color that could be, or something similar? Thank you! :)

So I was exposed to the first 6 episodes of Melrose Place and I am kind of reluctantly in love with it.

I noticed that Southrn Belle character has somewhat complicated "lip makeup" if you will. Now I know it's kind of 90's but I like to play up my lips. How do I get a similiar look? Full, pouty, darker on top, lighter bottom, etc? what products? I don't necessarilly need the same exact color, but I would need products that are really pigmented.



Cameron Diaz had similiar lips in the Mask I remembered.

I feel like I'm abusing this comm with so many questions now, but I'm starting to love you girls so much for your answers. 0:)


I really know squat about curling irons; I've been a flat iron junkie for about eight years. Recently I started really liking the look of "glam curls", or really big and well defined ringlets. My hair is trained straight (after years of straightening), fine, past my back and at the point of sitting on the ends, so hanging onto a curl seems to be mission impossible. I've been watching Youtube vids on how to get these amazing doll-like large ringlets, and would like any advice before saying "DAMN IT" and quitting. :P

My current curling iron (I swear it had a brand name on the box, but the iron itself says Conair *fail*, 3.5") doesn't seem to give me what I want, but it might not be the iron at all. The spray that I'm using is Ion Hydrolac- Extra Firm. I really don't use spray for anything other than these new curling attempts, so this might need to be improved on as well.

I'm entirely open to suggestions.

These are the curls that I'm trying to get, but mine fall sooooo lackluster when they come out of the iron, even when they're hot enough to burn my hands seconds after being released.

( Imbedded video behind the cut )

As for spray... crunchy curls kind of scares me, but if that's the only way, I'll do it.

I'm suffering a lot, trying to cut someone I love very much out of my life. I'm requesting poems that have to deal with letting go, not because of death, but because of all the other reasons why we have to let go of a love. Thank you.


( and a poem by Adrienne Rich )