Another thing that I seemed to have adopted from the media is that its kind of a surprise for men to have a nice ass, or get complimented on it. Mostly, you'll hear that being directed to a woman usually, but a man wit…

Sometimes when I'm standing at the checkout line at Target (which is always endless), I glance down at the items in my basket and wince. And not just because I've overspent my Target budget (which happens every time I g…

I'm going to need to dye my hair soon and I'm on the fence about which color to dye it. Which do you think? Blonde or Black?

Scarlett Johansson looked chic and sophisticated in a black pencil skirt and gemstone-blue top when it was officially announced that the 24-year-old actress would become the new face of Spanish fashion chain Mango. Copy…

It's the most iconic perfume in history. It's the epitome of class and sophistication, the embodiment of feminine majesty. It is Chanel No. 5. My mom wore No. 5 in college, and when I started college, she bought me my…

Who wore this sequined Balenciaga baby-doll dress better, Sienna Miller or Katie Holmes?

What's one of the most desirable jobs for young women in Japan right now? Hostessing, which has its dolled-up ladies smile at, flirt with, and pour drinks for big spenders at gentleman's clubs. The job, though not the…

My little cousin claims that she will never put on makeup. That brought me back to the time when I told myself that I would never wear makeup; I was a tomboy back then. Though I did always have a thing for cosmetics s…

Guess who got a haircut? Despite a few negative comments that I've received, I love this hairstyle A LOT! I'm so glad that I found a hairstylist who's able to meet my needs. He's incredibly affordable too :D I do admit t…

Is your butt stressed out? I'm assuming this is the first time you've ever pondered that question. Well, if your pondering leads you to realize, "yes!", keep reading.

image sourceDo you like Michelle Obama's new short hair style? Lovelyish does.

I just came home from my visit to the dermatologist. It's my second consecutive month out of three (I started April but missed May). And I just realized HOW MUCH HAS CHANGED ever since I decided to go to the dermat…

What to wear? What to wear?! When I first started going to concerts, my boyfriend who had been to nearly 700 concerts had to teach me the ropes on what to wear. I remember getting ready for a concert one night, it wa…

1. Place your foot firmly on a piece of paper and trace the outline of your foot.

I am green with shoe envy. High school student Jane Aldridge runs her own avant-garde fashion blog called Sea of Shoes, and her gorgeous outfits and photos are making my eyes pop out of my head like a cartoon character…

I hate muffin tops! They are so awful and so easy to avoid that there must be something wrong with the girl who wears her pants a certain way in order to show off her belly fat. I'm sure everyone knows what a muffin t…

I recently read the "Hot Hair" post on the beauty blog, and the author recommended putting leave-in conditioner in your hair and then blow-drying it to maximize shine. This is because heat increases the effectiveness of…

Gina Gathered Dress $12.50 www.forever21.comI was really in a lazy evening mood so I was just browsing the net and came upon these awesome items below from none other than Forever 21 and Urban Outfitters.They lit…

At times we wish that wishes would literally come true; if you could wish to spend one day with your favorite celebrity, who would it be and why?

Who wore this Alexander Wang dress better, Paris Hilton or Demi Lovato? (Image Source)

I've been wearing contacts for the past 10 years or so. First were the hard contacts that lasted me two years. Because of my rather bad eyesight, my degree was high, and I found out I had astigmatism. Because of this, m…

No matter how well you're eating, some doctors recommend that women take a daily multivitamin to improve overall health and skin appearance.

Question: Every weekend I go through the same routine: What will I wear to dinner? What will I wear out dancing? And every weekend I end up wearing the same outfit:

Playing with colored eyeliner, especially brightly colored eyeliner, is like playing with fire. Without good precision and judgment, you can go from a fresh and trendy look with one that's reminiscent of a little girl…

Jon Gosselin, the erstwhile husband of Kate on TLC's hit show "Jon and Kate Plus 8," has famously ditched life with the septuplets for jetsetting around New York and Europe with his new, much younger girlfriend.Jon's new…

Hello all my lovelies! Lovelyish joined the Twitter world a while ago and we have been tweeting away. We want you guys to come tweet with us! Starting today and ending Monday at 4PM, if you become a follower of Lovelyi…

Sometimes I like to imagine how amazing I would be able to dress if I were a boy...

So many words come to mind when I see this... but I want to hear what you think.

Years ago, my best friend and I would wear pretty similar clothes especially since there was a dress code enforced at school. Even when we went out partying, we would usually be decked in pretty similar (not identical!)…

There's crazy end-of-season sales going on at the moment, so obviously, I've been madly shopping and filling up my wardrobe with cheap and wonderful clothing.So i walk into GUESS and mooch around the ridiculously expensi…

Having a 'dress up' session recently, something I very rarely do-I generally just put an outfit on and hope for the best, LOL!- I swiftly discovered that the majority of my dresses DO NOT go with virtually any of my smar…

One of my previous posts discussed how some people underestimate girls who wear makeup. I have seen comments that express their disapproval of makeup. Upon reading them, I have made some very valid hypotheses and theo…

Reader Nonie is planning on wearing this black lace ruffle-tier dress with black peep-toe pumps to see a performance of Wicked this weekend, but she's not sure if it's appropriate for the occasion. "Do you have any su…

For nearly three years I used Proactiv everyday. When I started college I decided that I wanted to try Proactiv so I went to my local shopping mall where they sell the kits at a Proactiv dealer kiosk. It worked wonders…

In my opinion, the perfect wardrobe is more about quality then quantity. A good wardrobe has a handful of great, multi-functional pieces in easy to match neutral colors and classic shapes. Having a few staple piece…

I've always heard rave reviews about Cetaphil face wash. And I mean really raving: you'd think the stuff could cure cancer and make Heidi and Spencer finally break up.But I've always hesitated to buy it.

Who wore this colorful mini better, Britney Spears or Sienna Miller?

Isn't it weird how we're all really different, and how we see the "perfect woman" differently too? I've always wondered...

joan!ta I wish I owned more interesting t-shirts. I'm developing a bit of a fondness for them lately, even though they're never going to dominate my wardrobe. Wearing them, though, poses a bit of a difficulty, becaus…

How do you feel about the trend of denim leggings?

Shu Uemura's Lashes in Nature for the Tokyo Lash Bar 2009 collection are guaranteed to excite even Mother Nature herself. Created by Shu Uemura's team of international makeup masters are eight designs of eyelashes inspi…

The Metallic style has come back..this is definitely one trend that is very flattering! Metallic colors are very flattering to any woman with any skin tone, you can really create a sexy look instantly with a simple meta…

Celebrities today have a few faces, but, mostly, we see two: the primped, red-carpet ready face, and the raw, sunglasses-clad, "I'm just running to Starbucks in my sweatpants, why do you insist upon photographing me?"…

Alright, let's get a few things straight. Before you all maul me because you hate the preppy style, I'd like to say a few things and then ask some questions. It has come to my attention that many people either have th…

On special days when I feel like spending a little bit more time on my makeup, I always had a problem of keeping my makeup as clean and fresh looking as when I did when I just applied it. There are some makeup touch ups…

Want to make a ten-second check on somebody's wellbeing without feeling their forehead? Sneak a peek at their feet.

I confess: I love Hello Kitty. And I'm 25.But while I'll cop to enjoying a stuffed animal or two, some people have such hots for HK that they incorporate her into the most sacred event of their lives: their weddings.Let'…

Retro leopard with a dash of color. Wear it loud, wear it proud!

Khloe Kardashian was spotted leaving Fred Segal’s in Hollywood rocking a cute casual summer fit. That Fendi handbag is super hot but my focus immediately went to her sandals. They are so fly!!! I couldn't find the exact…

This STILL looks good! Oh Jen, how long has it been since we’ve envied your hair? Starting from this fabulous hair style in the 90’s: All hairstyles seem to look so good on her! How is this so? In addition to great ha…

Who wore this green frock better, Eva Longoria Parker or Vanessa Minnillo?

Jazz Date by Fashion Pad featuring French Connection accessories Greetings, I have a reader request from Angela that I would like to share. Hey Shanequa, I'm going to a live band performance from a popular local grou…

Jaclyn Paige is a site that offers designer fashionable beaded bra straps for your strapless and convertible bras. Her bra straps feature Swarovski crystals, rhinestones, pearls, gem stones and glass beads to embellish…

So yesterday I followed the 1940's Hairstyle tutorial by Fluer and this is how my hair turned out...

If you hate looking pasty in the winter, you can recreate a summer glow by following these make-up artist tips:

These pants also known as genie pants, and also known as u-g-l-y.

Biker shorts, do you dare? Is this trend hot or not?

Lovelyish readers, if I could be friends with one of the characters from one of my favorite movies, I would raid the closet of Penny Lane from Almost Famous. Of course I wouldn't be her friend just for the clothes.…

A bright scarf can add excitement to any ensemble.What do you think? Do you rock the scarves to add a little pop to your threads? Guest blog submitted by Joobeelicious

I can never decide what I love more when I watch Bernardo Bertolucci's Stealing Beauty; the stunning Italian scenery, Liv Tyler's touching performance as 19 year old Lucy Harmon, the story itself or the ethereal d…

Love the freshness of the this dress, the big frill across the front as well as the belt at the waist, it creates such a divine and flattering shape! Do you like this dress? If so, what do you like about it? Guest bl…

Who wore this flapper-inspired black sequined mini better, Leona Lewis or Ashley Tisdale?

My problem began when I was about 11 years old. At that time, I grew about 6 inches in a rather short amount of time and went from being stick thin to having some serious curves.

Hey there lovelies! In case you didn't know, we now have a whole blog devoted to all things beauty. That's right you product junkies and DIY fanatics, there is a whole blog devoted to hair, makeup, tutorials, and all you…

19th-Century Provencal Louis XV Settee Oh my goodness... I dream of having a piece of furniture this lovely for my home someday... from 1stDibs.com

Have you ever been told that you shouldn’t eat chocolate because it causes acne? Or how about French fries? Pizza? Wrong! That’s just a myth, and while some foods can make acne worse for some people, researchers have f…

This trick will make you look like you had 8 hours sleep (even if you haven't). Put just a tiny touch of shimmer cream right in that little hollow in the inner corners of the eyes. Use a golden color if you have dark sk…

I want you to look at this picture, and respond with the first word that comes to your mind: Fat? Overweight? Chunky? Hefty? Big-boned? Voluptuous? Doughy? If you said any of the things above, don't feel bad. Many…

I’m going to take a dangerous step here and open myself up for all kinds of criticism by tackling the issue of weight and fashion here. A comment was left on my American Apparel post last night by the author of a body i…

Going to a small school located outside of Orlando is a lot different than living and working in New York. For one, we don't have hot rock stars just walking around; they're usually chauffeured. So color me surprised whe…

Love this! Would have kept it if hadn't been a bit too big for myself. :(

Caffeine can now be found in hundreds of cosmetic and skincare items. Some manufacturers claim their products can take away under-eye puffiness or dark circles; others promise to smooth away cellulite. Sounds good,…

I once had this conversation with my boyfriend. He thinks I place too much emphasis on having the "new piece" when I gone shopping. I shop at various places from Forever21, H&M, Urban Outfitters, Ruehl, Topshop, Mi…

The Jonas Brothers seem to be more famous for their vintage look than their music. Do you think the Jonas Brothers are stylish dressers? Should more guys dress like them?

I was browsing and lookie lookie … thanks W.

If you come home from the gym smelling a little, well, ripe, the cure is simple: hop in the shower. But apparently for some people, B.O. is beyond your control. If your feet, underarms or potty breaks are creating superf…

My hair is a lightish brown and I'm thinking about putting highlights in in with a do-it-yourself box kit. The name of the kit is Revlon Frost & Glow.

Who wore this Donna Karan strapless pleat dress better, Christina Applegate or Kelly Rowland? (Image Source)

I know I’m not the only one who has heard this in their lives. Or, maybe you’re Asian or Middle Eastern or Hispanic, and you’ve heard this. I’m watching an "America’s Next Top Model" rerun, and it’s cycle three. In the…

Delta Air Lines is involved in a little controversy. They hired a designer to make uniforms and he was attempting to make them "look sexy and great." (Uniform shown above) The controversy is that the uniforms were onl…

In this crappy economy, we can't all get away to exclusive hotels or pricey day spas. But that doesn't mean we can't deny ourselves of a few life's luxuries. If you're looking for a way to pamper yourself and treat your…

Finally, a documentary-ish film about Anna Wintour -editor-in-chief of VOGUE and one of THE most powerful, influential women in fashion – and the making of the September Vogue issue – “September is like the January in fa…

When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I do is turn on my laptop and read my emails. After that, I check the following sites:

Since when did having braces put you in the "nerd" category?? Doesn't that mean that you've looked in the mirror and noticed that your teeth are crooked? Doesn't it mean that you're investing money to get a beautif…

Man sandals, or "mandals," are pretty controversial. While some men swear by them--and let's face it, they're great for summer--many women don't like the look of flip flops for fellas. Which of these sandal looks works…

Skirts with exposed zippers have been on the style radar this season and Net-A-Porter have this lovely leather one by Lover, for £375.00 .

I greatly admire Dita Von Teese; even in her candid photos she always exudes elegance and glamour! Even though she is not wearing heavy makeup, she still has on her signature red lipstick (MAC I'm guessing).

Pantene is looking for real women (that's us!) for their 2010 ad campaign. Apparently they did a casting call in three cities last year, but it was too limiting for start of a new decade! Is your hair so beautiful that…

K so I’m on a bit of a So You Think You Can Dance kick right now, and have started to track down old routines I loved. This is the famous Travis and Heidi ‘bench dance’ and this was one of the first routines that Lyndsay…

Two weeks ago was the first time she showed up in my water workout class. "Can I wear a t-shirt?" she asked."Do whatever makes you comfortable," I said.Sometimes it takes a lot of nerve to put on a bathing suit and sho…

I'm mixed. I don't know if you've seen mixed hair, but it varies. My friend has silky curls. I, on the other hand, have this massive afro that gets nappy five seconds after I comb it out. When I was 9 years old, my hair…

"Fun is about as good a habit as there is." —Jimmy Buffet

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Mustaches are in for ladies. But thankfully, not in the upper lip, 5 o'clock shadow way. We're talking about a cheeky, larger than life mustache design that's raising trendsetters' hair across the fashion zip codes. Step…

Question of the Day: Ladies, how much do you pay for your haircuts? And how often? Do you have a favorite stylist you frequent?

Looking for some extra help with your diet? Try putting on a little more lip gloss. New York based PurpleLab has come out with a line of lip glosses called Huge Lips Skinny Hips that uses an appetite suppressant to h…

As I stand in front of my mirror, I ask myself, “is this too much?” Is there sort of a blurred boundary in our society that suggest it to be taboo for a woman to “use what she’s got”? I mean, you could argue from both si…

Some issues were raised about a previous blog I wrote with regard to our school's requirement to wear makeup as pre-service teachers. Let me properly address every issue pointed out as much as I can. I do respect your…

When I look at a person, the first thing I look at is their eyes. The thing that bugs me the most are girls with unbearable eye makeup. I know it's mean, but I've personally categorized them. My purpose for this is…

I've been going to the dermatologist for two months now. My endless years of suffering from acne have finally come to an end and my skin is healthier than it has ever been. I have three medicines to put on my face in…

Millions of people are completely in love (obsessed) with Twilight. It's just something about vampires and love stories that intrigues us. I guess Robert Pattison is attractive in that "oh my god, I love your accent"…

I generally disapprove of smoking. It does nothing good, it's annoying to smell other people smoke, and it kills people. What I want to know is how you feel about women who smoke? I'm particular with this because I…

And why not? They have Juno's freaking hamburger phone among other things. I haven't browsed the site for a while now, but I just got to doing it again and I remembered why I love Fred Flare so much. Juno cheeseburger p…

With swimming I have one major problem: mascara. I will not leave the house without mascara on. Shallow, I know! Thus, I have a major problem. I must wear mascara out of the house, yet every mascara, from the expensive t…

I love this tip from ALLURE on how to subtract puffiness from your eyes. They say the old tea-bag-on-the-eyes trick works for a reason:

When I went to Ohio for my big sister's early college/high school graduation I saw my friend Tara at my big sister's graduation party. According to my friend Tara I am no longer considered a black person. I am only half…

This is probably the last thing you're thinking about this time of year, but for future reference, here's how to look better naked (no gym membership required):

Editor's Note: This entry is a response to, "School Uniforms: Positive or Pointless?"You people are lucky.Here, in Singapore, it's simple. Everyone wears uniforms to go to school. Every school's uniforms are different.Fo…

I received a tip in my inbox, stating:To lock your eye shadow down and keep it from fading away: Dip your makeup brush into a drop of Bausch & Lomb ReNu Multiplus saline contact solution before applying eye shadow. T…

I didn’t follow the latest American Idol, nor did I think much of runner-up Adam Lambert in any of his interviews, nor did I care whether or not he was gay, BUT I do very much love his spread for Rolling Stones magazine.…

Christian Dior : Miss Dior Cherie - Blooming BouquetThis is my absolute love at the moment. It has a very subtle fresh scent and perfect for everyday. And the bottle is just adorable!

Gossip Girl started filming in New York this week! I've missed those Upper Eastsiders and Brooklynites. I'm so excited for the third season; no more high school means no more uniforms which means even more insane outf…

Well, we all knew it was bound to happen one day, and that day is finally here. It seems as though DuWop is unveiling a new product inspired by the glittery vampire juggernaut that is Twilight. Here's what DuWop has to…

Here's what I need help with: 1) I am a natural blonde, but lately I've been going platinum. This means suffering through a bleach and tone every eight weeks or so. I love, love, love my platinum blonde locks, as I've…

Shopping for vintage clothes is very hit or miss. You need an open mind and lots of energy for the digging, the digging, the digging through racks and piles for pieces that are decent quality and the right size. Now,…

Here's a great hairdo idea for the weekend, the half up-do! Start by misting your roots with a bit of texturizing spray to give them some texture. Next, create a messy center part and pull back the top layer of hair o…

One of my favorite parts of a holiday is getting to raid the duty free in the airport on the way home …well, if I have money! Luckily, our London weekend ended up being really cheap so I arrived at Stansted with £60 in…

This Pirate Ship Watch Necklace from Urban OutfittersWhat do you think of this necklace?Guest blog submitted by A Chick Named Hermia

I was sitting on my computer chatting with my friends when some person came on saying they hated 'emo' kids. They took one look at my picture and said 'I hate you'. I was shocked. I had asked why and they said because I…

"Believe that you have it, and you have it." —Latin ProverbWhat do you think of this proverb? Do you agree or disagree? Guest blog submitted by BellaMummablog

I don’t use makeup, and find the trends of guys tweezing their eyebrows into points, wearing foundation, and applying lip gloss throughout the day more than a bit creepy. Of course there are mitigating circumstances, sun…

Well, everyone. I think it's about that time... time for me to go back to my roots, to go back to what I was originally made with and lost so many years ago... I have a confession to make: I've been covering up somet…

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I listen to this band called Escape the Fate (ETF) and I love their clothing style. Since I'm a girl and they're guys is there a way I can make their style work for girls? They wear brands such as DCMA Collective and T…

I'm sure I'm not the only one in the Xanga community who straightens their hair on a regular basis (and let's face it, with hair like mine, I need to keep it in check). Because I always have it straightened I'm alway…

Okay so my hair is Manic Panic's Hot Hot Pink color and for the longest I've been trying to figure out a way to keep it in longer. I had tried everything: (1) Adding vinager (don't do it, dogs will try to eat you), (2) l…

I'm in love with my Maybelline Voluminous Mascara. I've been using it for well over a year. I now just bought the waterproof version and so far, I give it a thumbs up. I love how it gives volume to my eyelashes. The w…

I've noticed part of this summer's fashion line are these silky scarves. I've seen stores selling them and people wearing them. What's the deal? I could never wear a scarf in the summer. I think it's a bit over the t…

Sounds bogus right? Apparently Crisco is the miracle beauty cream. I was reading reviews by women who use Crisco and they said they apply a small layer every night. The Crisco doesn't clog pores or cause acne, accordi…

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When selecting a pillow, whether soft, medium, or firm -- the most important consideration is the position in which you sleep. Soft pillows are ideal for stomach sleepers, who need pillows that slope gently in order n…

Estee Lauder came out with a vibrating wand to apply mascara. It's called TurboLash. The wand is battery operated and is supposed to "do all the work for you". My first thought was, "There go my eyeballs!"

Editor's Note: We know we go a little crazy over this girl, but can you help us?I came across these pictures of Emma Watson in Teen Vogue THREE MINUTES EXACTLY before I was leaving work to catch a bus to an area of the c…

I was in Forever 21 in Union Square this weekend, and it was absolute chaos. Racks of clothes everywhere, girls in maxi dresses on cell phones, harried employees, all crowding a place that sells $5.80 polyester miniskirt…

"Ok, so we're all here 'cause of this book, right? Well, I don't know who wrote this book, but you all have got to stop calling each other sluts and whores. It just makes it ok for guys to call you sluts and whores. Who…

*tick tock, tick tock* It’s getting closer and closer to the big First Dye day. EEEEP!I still haven’t decided on a color, although I am going to base my final decision on what the hairdresser says (unless I don’t like th…

I love the chic look of over-the-knee boots, which have been gracing the runway.However, I have a few questions:

In school, we are required (sort of) to wear makeup. We are gonna be teachers in the near future (I'm taking up education) and next year, we'll be the pre-service teachers for the high school department. And so, we…

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