Teenage life. Where do I even begin with such a touchy subject like this? Well, I'm not going to go into excruciating detail because we all know what it was, or is like. But today, I decided "Hey, lets look at the pros a…

It’s taken some trial and error over the years (and for some products, weeks), but I manage to find my budget beauty products that should work for everyone! Here’s my personal list: Cover Girl Clean Pressed Powder: It’s…

Congratulations to the Lovelyish readers timygrl and ayeHEARTyoo! They are the winners of our Goody Full Bloom Headbands giveaway. Thanks to everyone who entered! And like we always say, don't get discouraged if you didn…

In hard times of economic crisis, you’ve got to be careful of what you spend, but nobody wants to stop enjoying themselves! For anyone looking for the right method, the new trick is « troc ». In French that means swap…

I love Christian Siriano, the winning designer of a recent season of Project Runway. He's quirky, fun, and quite talented. Last December, Mr. Siriano announced that he would unveil an accessories line for Payless Shoe…

I don't know about you guys, but I'm sick of people who have probably never, ever had an unsightly blemish on their face, tell you how to achieve clear skin. "Well, scrub this and scrub that, wear Dove...," they say,…

Breast Augmentation is one of the most common forms of plastic surgery, and millions of American women have undergone the procedure since the 1960s. It has become so common that some wealthy teenage girls I knew gro…

Androgynous has steadily become one of my favorite trends. Partly because it is a picture of effortless cool, and largely because it is boyfriend-wear; I find women in men's clothing so incredibly sexy. Always present…

Okay, I realize I'm a girl, and his clothing is tailored to fit, well, men, but it is just so damn attractive! There is a beautiful simplicity in the way his clothes are worn. Maybe it's the fact that he shops most…

Until my later years in elementary school, I did not know I had dark skin. I merely did not notice skin colors; they did not play a factor in my thought process, until my friend pointed it out, by coloring my face on a d…

Here in Vancouver, BC, we've had quite the stretch of gorgeous sunshine. It was perfect, just the length of my reading break. It was the lasting sunshine too, not the kind that changes to a rainstorm in the afternoon. Y…

The proverbial hipster scarf - love it or hate it? This scarf trend has been seen on men and women all over the country, affecting teens and adults, celebs and citizens alike. I wonder what caused such love for the hip…

This is how I spent my night:

So, I went to get my haircut. I don't have a regular place; I just kind of jump around every time. I get there, and they bring me over to the sink to do the whole shampoo thing. The lady stopped in the middle of shamp…

Hair is undoubtedly a crucial component to one's overall aesthetic. Great hair can make you feel incredibly confident, while a bad hair day can keep you from leaving your house! The key to having great hair to have a g…

Fashion Week in New York City saw some beautiful and innovative designs. Which of these is your favorite?

My confession -- I wear my jeans really tight. I don't like the loose look, never have. I kind of have a butt, so when I buy tighter jeans, they make my butt look great. However, here's my dilemma -- they hurt my freakin…

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And that my readers is utterly okay with me. I admit, I can be a very superficial, shallow person at times. When everything seems to be messed up and I look good, I might feel okay. I might say slightly conceited things…

Personal style is great quality to possess, a quality that some work hard to develop over time. Style can be intangible, even esoteric, and thus describing it is challenging. But we all love it and strive for this asse…

I buy almost all of my jewelry at one store. The jewelry is affordable and trendy, but it does not look cheap. Sure, I did have a few gold chains snap on me, but the rest of my jewelry has been in wonderful condition. I…

I am an avid purveyor of New York nightlife and go out multiple times a week to bars, lounges, clubs, you name it. I've noticed that over time nightlife style, what was traditionally called 'club wear,' has changed in t…

As a shoe fanatic, my fantasy buys are typically expensive and extravagant designer shoes. For this installment of the Weekly Wish List I'd like to share some of my favorite Spring 09 shoes. Now if only I could afford…

Congratulations to the Lovelyish reader tears_foraffairs! She is the winner of our mystery bag giveaway, and will receive five delightful beauty products. Thanks to everyone who entered! And like we always say, don't get…

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Last year, for no apparent reason, I stopped wearing colored eyeshadow. I went from wearing blues, greens and purples almost everyday to just black eyeliner. On nights out, I’d smudge a little gray or brown over my lids,…

Editor's Note: We recently had a post about dry winter skin. Melanie offers a possible solution.Cold weather tends to bring about many beauty concerns such as super dry skin. My hands in particular become extremely dry…

I don't have many female friends, not counting online (that's a whole different territory). I don't give females grimacing looks, I'm not the type to judge a woman solely on what she wears, I don't put myself in cliques,…

Everything I reach for lately is either black, white, gray or boring, so my aim for spring is to wear a lot more color.What's your aim for spring? What's your favorite season in general? Does it change the way you look o…

I am looking for a white dress similar to one of these:

Question of the Day:How much would you spend on beautiful shoes? What was your biggest shoe splurge in the past?

During a recent lunch break, I was people watching. I saw two guys standing around and talking. As soon as a rather attractive young lady walked by, one guy grabbed a nearby beam, and started doing pull-ups. I found this…

I miss my gap.When I was growing up, I hated the gap in between my two front teeth. Every time I smiled or laughed, I always made sure to cover my mouth with my hand so no one could ever see it. Every time I opened my mo…

Would the world look any different without: 1. Contact Lenses

The thing is, I'm 15 and I'm a size 38D. I'm bigger than all of my girlfriends, or probably the second biggest of one of my friends who is a 34 Double D. My girlfriends are either an A, B, or C, and I wish I looked like…

Vaseline has made a revolution in beauty and medical industry since the 18th century. Tyra Banks has dry skin and swears by it. When she caused the whole big drama about Vaseline on her show, people thought she was ins…

When it comes to beauty, French girls like to keep it simple. I don't like to wear a lot of make-up. I like beautiful dresses, but simple ones are always the best. I don't wear a lot of jewels, but I'm girly! What do yo…

There are many occasions in a young lady's life during which it is appropriate, perhaps necessary, to bring a date. I have found at times in these situations I have utilized men as an accessory to my outfit, as my perce…

I used to work at Hollister. I was one of the people up front greeting everybody that walks through the doors. People of all ages walked through those doors, though mostly teenage girls from 13 to 19 and women in their t…

As we all know, the side/sweeping bangs look is very "in" right now. Whether parted on the left or right side, there always seems to be people out there who don't mind the Cyclops Look. By this I mean bangs that are lon…

In my quarter of a century living on this planet, I thought I'd heard just about everything that had to do with birth control and menstruation. Little did I know, there was something that disappeared years ago and is ma…

I really love the look called "panda eyes" that a lot of high fashion magazine ads show on their models. It looks like this: I did my own interpretation and this is what I came up with:

Find an entry we should know about? Tell us! Whether you or a friend wrote it, we want to publish great posts on the Lovelyish front page. Submit the post through our super-easy submission form. You can either submi…

Okay, so I'm going to be 21 and I still don't wear makeup. I only use lip balm and lip gloss. The only time I've worn eyeshadow was on Halloween as a part of my costume. My mom barely wore makeup while I was growing u…

Attention all fair skinned mavens -- I have a product crush on Giorgio Armani's Luminous Silk Foundation. I am Scandinavian and thus very fair; I take pride in what I've been told is porcelain skin! I certainly work th…

Hey Guys, Happy Valentine's Day! Whether you are having a lovely dinner with your friends, attending a Valentine's Day Pinata Party (smash that heart!), or enjoying a nice date, we hope you have a great time. All the…

Miu Miu at Barneys or American Eagle at Payless What do you think is the difference between the two shoes that merits such a leap in price? What is the most expensive fashion item you've ever bought? Was it worth the p…

I have always found it challenging to find the perfect bra. When you are a D cup who wants something sexy which doesn't resemble a Medieval harness (and is still affordable), you are somewhat out of luck. That is…

Hey Lovelies, We've gotten a few posts about weight loss, and more particularly unhealthy weight loss that leads to quite serious consequences. We didn't feature these posts because we don't want to encourage dangerou…

Every now and then, I see status lines from some of my friends on Facebook asking, "What is up with dudes wearing skinny jeans?" The person's status will usually generate a lot of feedback, agreeing with the same sentim…

Meet Melanie, the newest member of Team Lovelyish! Name: MelanieAge: 22Your beauty/fashion style: Intellectual, artsy, and rocking pseudo-hipster. Greenwich sophisticate clad in vinyl and chains.Current favorite beauty…

Question of the Day: Ladies, if you could live the rest of your life without having to do one beauty ritual -- such as shaving, waxing, tweezing, etc -- what ritual would you drop and why?

I hate going to the DMV, but not for the normal reasons. Yes, I hate the lines, I hate the people who sit next to me, and I hate waiting for my number to be called (Automated voice: "Now serving C-2-0-0-1 at window numb…

So over this past winter break, my sister and I sat in front of our computer and tried to figure out what shampoo was not only cheap, but also good for our hair. As we read blogs, we found out that 95% of shampoo's cont…

I'm sure all of you have gone on a date sometime in your life, even if it's just the traditional dinner and a movie date. If you had to choose, though, what would be your ideal date? How about for Valentine's Day?

I swore I would never say this, because this is what my mom does, but I can't believe plaid is back in! I remember when I was in 3rd grade, I wore plaid shirts every single day. I absolutely loved them; I felt like the…

So I'm Chinese and Puerto Rican which kind of makes my skin tone difficult to explain, but I guess I would fall under the caramel/olive skin tone. My problem is I'm kind of new to the whole eye shadow and eye liner thin…

There is one haircare product line that I can always turn to in my time of need. I have fallen in love with so many of their products: frizz-fighting cream, heat protecting spray, hairspray, shampoo, conditioner, mousse…

Hi Lovelyish,I'm from the remote state of Hawaii and I must admit that fashion here is slightly simplified (this applies to both guys and girls). This makes sense as the weather is tropical and the laid-back attitude af…

I never gave much thought to my underpants when I was a kid. They seemed straightforward enough. Ranking them was easy. Plain white obviously took lowest billing. Bright colors were better than their duller counterparts.…

I'm excited for spring to get here. This year, I've decided that I want to try to grow my own plants - it's part of an ongoing self-betterment plan to prove to myself that I can grow something without killing it. My mo…

I'm guilty of it, as are a bunch of my friends. We are nowhere near engaged (we're not even in relationships), but we all plan our wedding day. We already have the seasons down -- one of us is doing a winter wedding,…

The Clarin's Shaping Facial Lift Wrap helps to refine the facial contours. It was originally designed as a beauty treatment for those who were concerned about their face being too "round," or for those who would like t…

My lips are normally so dry. Especially during these cold winter months, they start to peel and crack if I don't wear any chapstick or lip gloss. That's why I need to and love to wear something on my lips at all time…

A man's lifestyle in the new generation has changed, as it is so much more acceptable, and even encouraged to be metrosexual and fashion-conscious. I love that men are taking care of themselves and looking good, but t…

Hey everyone! I have a little bit of heartbreaking news myself. The college world has taken over my life and I'm thinking about branching out and trying different things. Therefore, I must leave the Lovelyish team and…

With a brand new year, we'll start off with the very first thing in the morning: breakfast. I am not very disciplined when it comes to breakfast because I succumbed to the temptations of my bed too much. But if I do g…

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 it, we want to publish great posts o…

I used to love wearing all kinds of heels: super pointees, stilettos, wedge, and super killer heels, even though in return, I let them kill my feet. I'm like one of those very unfortunate women out there who suffers fr…

I love how liquid eye-liner looks in contrast to pencil. You can achieve a clean, fresh, and sophisticated look with the use of this genre of eye-liner. But I have a predicament. I have been wearing makeup for about two…

Hey guys, say hello to the newest member of the Lovelyish Team, Mary.Name: MaryAge: 16Your beauty/fashion style: Glamorous, feminine, soft, and romantic. I love the color pink, and I also love wearing cream, gray, and na…

My friend sent me this video from an old episode of "Superstars of Dance." An Argentinian soloist, Carolina Cerisola, performs, and her scores range from 4 to 10. My initial reaction was, "You go girl!," but the comments…

Congratulations to the Lovelyish reader christinacanshimmy! She has won this lightweight foundation from Estée Lauder. Thanks to everyone who entered! And like we always say, don't get discouraged if you didn't win this…

I used to have long hair. About a year ago, I decided I needed a change and cut it short. Not extremely short -- right at my shoulders. I get it trimmed about every 6 weeks and I feel like I'm just cutting off the hair t…

So, as I revealed in a recent post, I wear mascara. I have become much more comfortable with sharing this fact. It is something that I have been doing since the beginning of 2009. I am sure that many of you would probabl…

I was at a hair salon waiting to be called in for a haircut, when the eyebrow lady gave me a pitying look. Were they that bad?Yes they were. Shaping your eyebrows can be a difficult task. I read in quite a few magazines…

So I'm a bigger girl who loves fashion, and I have a question. I have a couple of pairs of high boots that I adore, but I've heard that big girls can't wear skinny jeans or leggings. Is this true? If it is, then what's t…

My friend Jack celebrated his one-year anniversary with his girlfriend Olivia this past January. What was supposed to be a happy occaison turned into a fight when his gift to her made her really angry.He bought her a d…

I have inherited many things from my mother, all of them good, except for one small detail: huge calves. I'm an average height and build ( 5'4" and about 135 pounds), but my legs are big. Working out doesn't help or hurt…

Tigi, who makes the Bedhead & Catwalk lines, also makes the MasterCuts line (M|C Haircare).It's a little more cost friendly than the other lines in salons. My favorites include:Silk Drops (upper right corner): Good,…

I hate it when my guy friends ask me, "Sooo... do you shave down there?" Or make remarks like that.Down there? You mean my vagina? I think it's pretty personal and rude to ask a girl something like that. So I just laugh…

Just like I'm obsessed with cutting my hair frequently, I have the tendency to freshen up... all the time. I don't know when this habit developed, but I'm pretty much sucked into it and can't stop. I don't necessari…

The best make-up tip that I have ever received came quite recently, and in my opinion, much too late. I wish someone had told me this years ago. I have tried to various eyelash curlers over the years, to no avail. My…

Well hello down there, my pudgy little belly. Here's to you, for making me glorious. Here's to you, for making me beautiful. So what, I may not be all skin and bones. I may not be able to wear a bikini without getting w…

I have very thick, out of control hair. Without a blow dryer and straightener, I would have troll hair. Yet, with all that heat, my hair would get extremely dry and damaged. My hair stylist recommended Paul Mitchell S…