Guest blog submitted by Jaynebug I had to laugh today when I turned on the computer and a headline caught my eye. Once again I was not in sync with what's popular. They were talking about my new slipper boots, and sayi…

By Iris@Lovelyish My friends David and Daphne are the cutest couple I know, except for one thing. Daphne is kind of tough on David about his weight. It's strange because David isn't overweight at all -- he's normal…

Question of the Day: For New Year's, I am wearing an outrageous gold paillette tube dress from Express. I am going to look like a shiny Christmas ornament, and I'm going to love every second of it. What are you we…

Guest blog submitted by in0centbeauty23 I have horribly ugly hair: it's wavy, frizzy and unmanageable. But I love it when it's straight, so I straighten it a lot (at least like twice or 3 times a week). I know that the…

Guest blog by Betsy_chen I've decided to share on my blog some of the best beauty secrets that I swear by. I use the Milk and Egg White facial mask on alternate days. Here is what they can do for your skin: Egg Whi…

Question Of The Day: Cardigans, jeans, that old beat up t-shirt.....what item of clothing can't you live without?

Guest blog submitted by RighteousThang I've decided to make my own hot or not list about the cliche things men can do or think. I know some of them may not seem cliche, but most are. If you must fall into one, make…

By Erica@Lovelyish One of the quotes I have written down in my journal is one by Mr. Mark Twain, who says: "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." I recently forgot about this quo…

Guest blog submitted by mileyfan08And suddenly everything's brighter. --Paolo Nutini, New Shoes I found cute shoes that fit! This may not be a big deal to most people, but I wear between a women's size 9 and a women's s…

We've all had a bad day, or two. We all know what it's like to wake up with puffy eyes. What to do? Here, we feature a tutorial with a simple solution:Have you heard of this trick before? Would you use it?

By Iris@Lovelyish *Editor's Note: This was originally posted on Healthkicker but we thought you would find it interesting as well My friend looked really good when I saw her over Thanksgiving break. She had toned down a…

This post originally appeared on Healthkicker I read a really fun book recently, French Women Don't Get Fat. The author, Mireille Guiliano, discusses how rich and fattening the French diet is, yet how rarely French peopl…

Question of the Day: submitted by lovelydisco If I could choose a time and place to grow up in, it would hands down have to be America in the 80s. Why? Well if you’ve ever seen any of the classic Brat Pack films, espec…

Guest post submitted by Liera Today I decided to be adventurous and bought myself my first pair of ankle boots. Yes, impulse buy. But in my defense, there were some big sales at DSW and I managed to snag this pair of d…

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Guest blog submitted by mylifeinpink Faux Fur Pillbox Hat, $34 Santa hats are cute, yes, but they tend to garner a lot of negative attention towards the wearer. By this I mean the not-so-quietly-whispered remarks of,…

Question of the Day: I'm a brunette, so I absolutely hate it when people say, "Blondes have more fun." What does this mean, and where exactly did this urban legend come from? So, blondes, brunettes or redheads --…

Featured Comment: This is a response to "What Makes You Feel Pretty?" Pretty isn't the same as beautiful. Just like what @IfonEarth@xanga said, pretty is superficial. Lovelyish doesn't promote real beauty, maybe it…

Guest blog submitted by On_My_Way_Up A black pencil skirt -- I swear, I don't know how I managed to go this long without one of these. When I first looked at it a few days ago (while shopping for my mom), I could…

By Erica@Lovelyish Not that I particularly cared about how I looked to an extreme, but winter has just heightened it. Every other season, I would plan out what to wear because I knew that it would be viewed by everyo…

Guest blog submitted by fashionista HELP! I've ordered 2 dresses from ASOS and they've arrived at my doorstep yesterday! I have 2 parties to attend in the next couple of weeks, a Christmas Eve Party and a New Year's Eve…

Question of the Day: Many hairstylists say that washing your hair everyday is too tough on the hair. How many times a week do you wash your hair?

By Erica@Lovelyish Stuck in a rut? Have no idea what to give your bff as a little gift on the side? As someone who hasn't even started their holiday shopping yet (oh yes, I'm one of them), I was looking around at little…

By Iris@Lovelyish I was at a friend's house, and saw a Cosmo on the coffee table. I flipped through a couple of pages, and became more and more convinced that Cosmo is written by men. Their pool of topics is so l…

By Cathy@Lovelyish Whenever I felt stressed, the first thing I'd do was throw on some sweats and hit the gym. I still do that now, but I've developed the habit of biting my nails. Whenever I'm stressed out or if my mi…

By Iris@Lovelyish I was surprised to learn that rapper Nelly was behind the Apple Bottom Jeans line. Are he and Flo Rida friends, because Nelly owes him one. Other fashion lines have more obvious ties to their cel…

By Cathy@Lovelyish This shirt is actually designed by a friend that goes to the same college as me. She creates different designs and I am a big animal lover, so this shirt fits me so well. The panda eating grass look…

Guest blog submitted by soniii___x3How far are you willing to go? Are you kidding me? A 20 cm heel with a 10 cm platform? Honestly, the shoe isn't even nice...Now let's move on to the the spring 2009 PRADA collection: T…

This is a guest blog submitted by skatey_blades You know what irks me? When seemingly plain people complain about other people (specifically other women) dressing up. I just read a post describing a night when this gi…

Guest blog submitted by The_Prestigiator When I was younger, and had no internet service to call my own, I used to beg my mom to buy me one of those interactive digital makeover software programs. She always refused a…

Hey guys - this is John. I wanted to check in quickly on a recent post.On Monday, we published LostInTheLyrics's post, "A Project on Beauty" on Lovelyish. She asked, "So, what makes you beautiful? How do you retain a se…

Guest blog submitted by LisaNYM10I love fashion magazines; so much that I've developed a system for reading them. First, I tear through them at warp speed, (usually this is done in the checkout aisle of a grocery store)…

Question of the Day: I admit, I sometimes feel prettier when I see my romantic interest looking at me a certain way. A special person, a special dress, a special scent... what makes you feel pretty?

Guest blog submitted by two_days_until_forever My regular moisturizer was no longer performing as well as it used to. No matter what I would do, my skin was no longer fresh and hydrated after I moisturized. My dry and fl…

Guest post submitted by Crafty Liang I recently came across Twelve by Twelve, Forever 21's higher end line which has some gorgeous designs for a price that really suits those with a more mindful budget (such as myself).…

By Cathy@Lovelyish Okay, before you laugh at me or scream "OLDIE" at your computer, just hear me out. Soap Operas are amazing. Yes, the drama can be annoying and the show can be completely unrealistic most of the time…

Guest post submitted by BearHugs I love smelling good. There's nothing better than feeling confident in the impression that you leave with someone. Smell is one of the most significant senses, and is linked very clos…

By Erica@Lovelyish I swear by natural and organic everything. I'm so paranoid, I almost have to know everything I'm eating/touching/using or I'd probably have an anxiety attack. This is why I'm loving the sudden outburs…

Question of the Day: Sweet perfume, flowing dresses, power boots... what's the most coveted item on your holiday wish list?

By Iris@LovelyishThe fake eyelash entry we had last week piqued your interest, and some of you wanted to know exactly how to put those lashes on correctly. Ask, and you shall receive: Up next... eyelash curling. What…

Guest blog submitted by missmoroseI'm not the kind of girl who goes crazy over designer brands, but I spotted a runway feature on TV and I was hooked on Celine's Spring/Summer Collection 2009. I think the Croatian fashio…

By Cathy@Lovelyish What it is: Only the best product ever -- Gingerbread Body Scrub. Why you want it: If you have dry skin, especially with this cold winter weather, this body scrub will not only hydrate your skin…

Guest blog submitted by Eyes_Herself As awkward as it is, the "Chicken Cutlet" is my friend. Now, I only use this when I have a dress with a V-neck or something similar to make my chest look like it has at least a little…

In lieu of our regular wish list we do every Saturday, we here at Lovelyish thought it would be in good holiday spirit to collaboratively put together all of our lists of what we'd like this holiday season. Erica's lis…

Guest blog submitted by CrissySomedays I never got my nails done before so I may sound clueless. Some of my nails bled. The nail and cuticle was shaved down so much and my nails were clipped to nubs. A part of my nail…

Guest blog by Lovelydisco For a 15-year-old, she’s pretty darn cool. With her fondness for Garbage, leather and her choppy haircut, the Gossip Girl star effortlessly pulls off the rock chick look that is quickly becomin…

Guest blog submitted by ellehcar83 I have been getting my hair cut and colored for the last 12 years and have just recently been keeping up with the monthly touches. I've had the same hairstylist for a year now and trust…

Guest blog submitted by furtherthoughtsTwo years ago, I read an article that said our hands reveal our true age. It was exactly two years ago that I indulged in hand care. Now, I try to go on regular hand paraffin treatm…

Guest blog submitted by Kash You know that look that’s been so popular with young girls and some Hollywood celebs, the smokey eye look -- aka looking like a raccoon -- I can’t stand it. It’s so stupid and makes the…

By Erica@Lovelyish Oh how I wish this picture did her outfit justice (shame on you, camera)! The black frilly skirt, belted purple cardigan mixed with the darker purple tights, her beautiful pink bow headband; it looke…

By Iris@Lovelyish The most attractive thing about a guy has to be his hair. Or the way he walks (they kind of lumber along like little bears). Crickey! There are many attractive things. I think I do notice the hair fir…

Guest post submitted by TheSpaceBass I used to have this major problem with eyeliner. I would put some on in the morning and by the time I came home, there would be smudge marks on the corners and under my eyes. This wou…

Guest blog submitted by memo2662 I personally love extensions. I have always worn extensions for a number of reasons, but mainly to grow my natural hair faster. I was wondering what guys thought about extensions, though.…

By Erica@Lovelyish Almost everyone's got one. I mean, even my mother has one. Tattoos seem to be everywhere, but along with their popularity, it seems that the negative opinions of tattoos are just as apparent. If…

By Erica@Lovelyish Of all the things my friends make fun of me for, this has to be the most popular. I hate the dark. Unless someone is in the room with me, dark and I do not get along. I've used a night light sin…

Question of the Day: Arguably, no one sees your legs anyway, so do you shave in the winter? How often?

This comment was from the post "Calling All Guys," answering the question, "What do you wish girls knew?"I find that women look most beautiful when they keep things simple. I don't understand why so many girls want to ha…

By Iris@Lovelyish I admit it. I look like a girl, but I sweat like a man. I used to use the Gillette deodorants. A couple of my female friends used them too. One friend's boyfriend was freaked out, because she smelle…

This is a guest blog submitted by two_days_until_forever I am more focused on beauty than fashion, but I do know what trends I do and do not like. I don't mind denim mini skirts at all - if you're wearing them when it's…

By Cathy@Lovelyish How long does it take you to pick out an outfit? For me, probably five minutes. For one of my roommates, R, it takes about a half hour, sometimes even more -- no joke. I mean, as a girl I can b…

By Iris@Lovelyish Between the ages of 10 and 14, I went to Russian dancing school. It was the most hilarious and formative experience. My stringent dance teacher, Luda, would get mad at us for getting out of breath…

By Denise@Lovelyish What it is: Boi-ing, industrial-strength concealer (comes in light, medium, and dark - I use medium.) Why you want it: Your under-eye circles, acne scars, and the occasional annoying mosquito bi…

Guest blog submitted by formulaiCULTURE I have almost no experience it comes to formal dresses: I skipped all the formal and semi-formal dances at my high school. The last time I wore a dress? At least 3 years ago an…

Guest blog by x___insomniac In my opinion, eyebrows can make or break a face. I've seen some people with pencil thin eyebrows and some with crazy hairy ones. Honestly, I think the hairier girls have it easier because…

Stella Accessories just made our product crush list last week (click here to see our entry on them) because we were in love with how their headbands flattered everyone. They're hand made by four lovely, very talented fas…

Guest blog submitted by Fashionista I've always wondered how I can achieve those dark brooding eyes without clogging my lashes with thick coats of mascara. Well I've found the perfect solution: fake eye lashes! I tr…

Guest post submitted by a Lovelyish reader. Foundation I was told to wear a shade lighter. That only made me look pale. A woman from the counter told me to sample foundation on my wrist. Seriously? That's just way of…

You guys have been awfully silent. We want to hear from you too! Are there things that the ladies do that drive you crazy? What do you find beautiful? Do you really prefer no make-up? Whether you or a friend wrote i…

Guest blog by Fashionista Like every other teenager growing up, I was ignorant about skin care and all beauty regiments. As a result I had a very bad case of acne between the ages of 13 and 18 which shattered my self-con…

Guest post submitted by CrissySomedays I remember going into the mall and shopping for bras. They had the cutest ones in my size too. Lately, I can't find any cute bras in my size. Okay, don't give me that "the…

By Denise@Lovelyish What it is: 10, by Benefit, a two-in-one highlighter/bronzer combination. Why you want it: This glimmery, sweet-smelling due gives you instant cheekbones without compromising your natural skin to…

By Erica@Lovelyish That's not a picture of me, but it may as well be. Actually, I kind of wish it was because her hair looks much better than mine. The best way to describe my hair is "in limbo." I've been trying to g…

Guest blog submitted by Fashionoid We all know that oats are good for our body, but they're good for our face too. This mask is suitable for any skin type. Just follow four simple steps to create this mask! Here is wha…

This was submitted by The_Prestigiator Love pop culture? Do you breathe and live cutting edge fashion? Well gear up because Urban Outfitters and NYLON have joined forces to bring you holiday cheer.Get ready...click here.…

This is a guest post submitted by CrissySomedays Jordana is a brand from a dollar store line. This liquid liner is hitting the drug stores now at the low price of $2. So far it only comes in black and brown, but…

Naugi specializes in jewelry and accessories for special occasions (you can check out their selection here). Just in time for those holiday parties, we're going to randomly give one lucky Lovelyish reader a pair of the…

By Erica@Lovelyish Here's my one girly moment: I love ball gowns. I love the detail, their forms, the colors, you name it. This is why I love when Gossip Girl makes the characters attend atleast one formal dance every s…

Guest blog submitted by mijau I was tired of pink, purple, orange, etc. lip glosses, tired of even transparent ones; I wanted something different. So I tried red lipstick and I really liked it. There's something about i…

Guest blog submitted by a Lovelyish reader I'm a nail polish addict. I'm always buying new shades, removing and reapplying, and taking note of colors that I like. But lately I've gotten stuck in a rut. I have my ever…

Guest post submitted by The_PrestigiatorThe first time I laid eyes on Johnny Depp was in Nightmare on Elm Street. At age five, I was lured in by his handsome 80s looks. My interest grew and grew until THIS happened: My…