Beauty & Fashion
Urban Teen Magazine ©2007
Want a Sweet Deal? Favorite Websites For Fashion Bargains
Submitted by: Jackie Wile
A lot of people ask me where I get the clothes I'm wearing and they're always surprised when I say where I got them and how much the item cost. Typical reactions include disbelief and jealousy, especially when I've spent less than $20 on a pair of shoes identical to an $80 pair someone else owns.
How do you find your own sweet deals and which online shopping destinations will give you the most bang for your buck?
Here are a few of my favorite sites:
Forever 21 has incredible selection and style and the prices are outrageous, especially if you do a bit of digging. I've unearthed fabulous dresses for less than $20 and great costume jewelry pieces for around $5. The shipping from the site is painless and quick and they have easy return policies should something not fit.
Here are my tips for shopping online at Forever 21:
Visit the store before you shop the website so you know what fits you and what you're looking for. Often, the actual clothing looks different in person than it does on their website, especially in the dress length area. Some "dresses" Forever 21 sells are more tunic-lengthed, meaning you'd have to wear them as shirts or with leggings in order to make them street-appropriate.
Don't expect pristine quality. Forever 21 keeps their prices low by mass-producing huge quantities of clothing that aren't meticulously made. Don't expect your clothing to hold up for years-or sometimes weeks-on end.
Beware of dresses or shirts you need to zip. Forever 21 has fairly cheap zippers that often break.
If in doubt, go up a size. Their clothing runs tiny-truly tiny. If you have a wide rib-cage, like I do, you may need to go up two sizes if something is really fitted around that area.
Urban Outfitters is a true fashionista's paradise. Chocked full of interesting bohemian pieces, you can find some great clothing for less than $50. Often Urban also carries more expensive lines (upwards of $200), so make sure you don't fall in love with something before checking the price.
Some things to buy from Urban:
Accessories are always a great bet. They have tons of belts, handbags, scarves, etc. Their shoe selection is also enviable. Check out their flats and sandals, especially now. They have lots of cute new things.
When cold weather is once again upon us, Urban carries a wide-range of outerwear which is all pretty affordable and cute, without being cutesy.
Urban always carries Converse All-Star sneakers in hard-to-find colors and patterns. Check the men's shoe section for more.
Cutesygirl.com has shoes for unbelievable prices. Truly unbelievable. I tell people I got boots or heels for $12 and they don't believe me until I show them the webpage.
The thing about Cutesygirl.com is that they mix some really awful, ugly shoes in with adorable and stylish ones. You're going to have to be willing to put in some search time.
The quality is fairly good, about what you'd expect from Target or Payless shoes. Not great, but they'll do. Some of the brands (like Steve Madden) that Cutesygirl.com has are obviously better quality than others. Just be choosy and you'll be okay.
Watch for these styles from Cutesygirl.com:
Flats or pumps are always a good pick. Search by "Price- Low to High" to find the best deals. If you see something you like and they have your size, snatch it up quick. The cheaper shoes go fast, and they often run out of the most popular sizes quickly, leaving only 6's to be had.
There are some great boot offerings from Cutesygirl.com, but once again, search carefully. Avoid stiletto, pointy-toed boots at all cost. You can get those almost anywhere now, but they really aren't tremendously popular anyway. Don't fall into the trap of buying something just because it's cheap: there are lots of inexpensive shoes on Cutesygirl, but don't sacrifice style just because something is $10.
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Tips For Natural Looking Makeup
Submitted by: Amy Nut
We've all seen women who just plaster their makeup on, looking more like a mannequin than an actual person. If you would rather have a natural beauty, you don`t need to go completely bare, it`s all in how you choose and apply your makeup. Here you`ll learn a few tips to keep your face glowing and lovely without resorting to heavy handed techniques. The trick is to keep it light and to highlight just one area of your face, your eyes or your mouth.
Coverage
When it comes to concealer and foundation, many women tend to cake it on in an attempt to hide blemishes. That tends to result in the cracked face issues that occur a little later in the day. By using the following tips, you can make your face look natural while still covering up those spots and blemishes.
- Opt for tinted moisturizer, it blends and evens out the skin while moisturizing and is so thin that it`s literally unnoticeable.
- For heavier coverage, use concealer chosen to blend with your skin to dot over spots and then finish the face with a tinted moisturizer for a lighter look.
- Concealers with yellow undertones tend to hide blemishes best.
Eyes
Your eyes are one of the first things people notice, so the last thing you want is for them to focus on how much makeup you`re using!
- For long lashes, consider using clear mascara to give them volume without adding too much.
- Use foundation lightly applied to your lids for a natural boost. This also brightens the eyes and lays an even foundation for any shadow you wish to apply.
- Choose eye shadows that enhance your eye color, blue or green eyes look smoking with pink or brown shadows and brown eyes work well with darker plum shades.
- When using eyeliner, stay away from black and unnatural shades. Opt for brown or charcoal grey instead and blend slightly to create a natural line.
Lips
Lips don`t have to be bright to be noticeable. If you want your mouth to stand out, but still aim to use natural looking makeup, leave your eyes simple and focus the color on your mouth.
- Avoid glittery or super glossy lipstick, which looks very made up.
- To choose the appropriate color, bite your lips gently to see what color comes up. Match the lipstick color to this.
- Make your color last longer with a clear lip gloss to set it.
- For days when you want your eyes to be the focus, stick to just a transparent gloss for your lips and let your natural color shine.
Cheeks
Blush should give the impression that you`ve just jogged half a mile, with a natural glow spreading over the cheekbones. Be sure you choose the right colors and don`t overdo it, the attention should be drawn to your eyes or lips, not your cheekbones.
- Check your cheek color after a bit of exercise to choose the right blush. Alternatively, you can just pinch them to bring up the color, but this won`t tell you where the blush should be applied.
- Apply blush in the same areas that you naturally color when exercising for a truly natural looking makeup.
- Keep it light. You just want a dusting of color, nothing too obvious.
Natural looking makeup lets you look your best without making it appear that you`ve had help. People will be impressed at how fresh your face looks. Even with a very little amount of makeup, you`ll feel beautiful and ready to face the world.
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