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DIY Nail Art Tutorial: Beach Ball-Inspired Nails

{Photo Credit} For most of us college gals, summer has officially begun, and that means no more papers to write, plenty of fun in the sun, trips to the beach … and probably a summer job. But that’s all the more reason to rock some happiness-inducing nail art (if your dress code permits) – to [...]

3 Ways to Try the Dimensional Makeup Trend

Katy Perry rocks eyeshadow accented with loose glitter | Photo via ELLE As a CF girl, I love finding new and interesting ways to play with makeup! And one of those is the dimensional cosmetics trend, which can bring a glamorous boost to any look. Dimensional cosmetics can include the use of paper stencils, temporary tattoos, or [...]

College Fashion’s Ultimate Guide to the Best Self-Tanners

I recently read something by Julie over at xoJane: Her comment was that she gauges how effective a beauty product is by how many compliments she gets while wearing it. We all kind of do that, right? I mean, I know that if someone tells me they like my lipstick, I’m much more likely to [...]

DIY Nail Art: Inspired by Gucci Pre-Fall 2012

Gucci Pre-Fall 2012 – Photo: ELLE.com Gucci is without a doubt one of the most iconic brands in fashion history. From the double G stamp to the signature horsebit, Gucci pieces are immediately recognizable. But there’s a more artistic and subtle side to the brand’s aesthetic, and it makes an appearance in each of Gucci’s [...]

3 Beauty Discount Sites You Should Know About

For any girl on a tight budget, it can be painful to browse Sephora and gaze longingly at a $50 foundation you could never afford. I torture myself on a daily basis by window shopping online, especially for anything beauty! But I have good news, you don’t have to suffer beauty heartache any longer! And [...]

Thakoon and NARS Collaborate on Nail Polish Collection

Thakoon Spring 2012 runway photos courtesy of ELLE NARS Cosmetics has teamed up with fashion designer Thakoon to create a limited-edition nail polish collection for spring. The collection — inspired by colors found in Thakoon’s Spring 2012 runway show — will include six shades, each named after a vibrant Indian spice. The polishes are set to [...]

DIY Nail Art: Pretty Spring Pedicures

Photo Credit: ELLE It’s officially sandal weather, and you know what that means – time to get your feet in shape after they’ve been stuck in boots all winter. A professional pedi can’t be beat, but we college gals can be short on time and money, so below, I’ll show you how to give yourself [...]

DIY Nail Art: Cherry Blossoms

{Photo Credit} Here in D.C., we’re in the middle of the 100th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival, and I can’t imagine anything more beautiful than the National Mall covered in pink blooms. It is absolutely magical. So, naturally, I couldn’t help but try and translate the incredible scene into nail art – and it was surprisingly [...]

What You Need to Know About BB Creams

Photo: Sephora‘s BB Cream selection As any CF girl knows, staying on top of the latest beauty trends is a job in itself. Among the many hot new trends, one product type in particular has been lighting up my radar like crazy lately: BB creams are taking over the US! Never heard of these before? Below, I will [...]

3 Fabulous Beauty Blogs You Should Follow

Besides College Fashion (obviously!), I follow a variety of blogs, including those from my absolute favorite category, beauty! Does anyone else feel like there aren’t enough beauty blogs out there? Whenever I come across a really excellent one, it totally makes my day. For me, a great beauty blog is made up of awesome product [...]

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