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Mattel's New (More Authentic?) Black Barbies
Mattel, makers of Barbie, is launching a new line of Barbies! They're called So In Style™, and it's a new line of black dolls featuring more "authentic-looking" facial features such as fuller lips, a wider nose, more… -
"Cuchini": The Camel Toe Eraser
Spandex shorts, leggings and bathing suits can cause that unfortunate situation known as the camel toe. It's embarassing!! But now you can pick up the Cuchini (ugh, what a name!), a slim pad that slips into your undies t… -
Fail or Win: Scarlett Johansson on the Cover of Glamour
Beautiful Scar-Jo rocks the November issue of Glamour. Love her shirt! Do you like the cover? Scarlett also posed in a photo shoot with singer Pete Yorn, with whom she just released a new CD. -
The "Corset Piercing"? OMG
So after reading the Lovelyish post about getting a surface sternum piercing, I got curious about different piercings. Let me just say, I was EXTREMELY disturbed by some of the things I found.For example, the corset pier… -
Tina Fey, Please Be my BFF!
Tina Fey rocks! She's smart (she went to UVA), talented (the woman has SEVEN Emmys!), and successful (creator and star of 30 Rock, the best TV show ever). And, as you all know, she really nails that Sarah Palin impressio… -
What Are You Wearing? Wednesdays!
Another weather update: 63 degrees F with 14 mph wind. Is that semi-warm with an occasional gust? Is that freezing cold? I'm not sure. All I know is that, due to these weather complications, I've been sick this whole w… -
Hot or Not: Tripp Pants
Tripp pants (also known as bondage pants or Goth pants) are all the rage with those who tend towards a more Goth look. They've even become something of a stereotype. But did you know that Tripp also makes girlier, skinny… -
Who Wore It Better?
image sourceWho wore this Elizabeth & James (MK & Ashley Olsen's line!) dress better: Shawn Johnson or Isla Fisher? -
No Spandex Pants. EVER!
There were two girls, one apart of the Lovelyish team, facing off on Lovelyish about which fashion trends of the 80's were thought to be good or bad. One girl was all for the trends labelled bad, one example being spa… -
Would You Ever Get Botox?
The allure of Botox is obvious: it gets rid of your wrinkles.The downside is perhaps just as clear: it does so by surging botulism toxin into your face, temporarily paralyzing your facial muscles by blocking nerve signa… -
I Get Nervous When I Have to Return Something!
My hands are trembling. My heart is pounding. I'm not sure that I can make that confident step up to the register when the custom service lady says, "Next!" I have to return a shirt I bought. Ok, maybe it's not qui… -
10 Makeup Myths, Exposed and Corrected
1. Thick, dark eyeliner exaggerates undereye circles and bags. This is somewhat true. If all you use is dark eyeliner on your bottom lids, your eyes will look saggy and tired. However, if you rim your eyes, top and botto… -
What's Your Favorite TV Show?
Ok, Lovelies, what's your favorite show on TV?I'll start: I like 30 Rock and The Office, and on the rare times I have cable, I like -
I Don't Care What Expensive Brands You're Wearing
As I was surfing around Xanga and reading people's blogs, I came across a blog of a high school girl. She claimed herself to having "matured" and stopped being overly "materialistic" and is no longer "shopaholic".I… -
"It Girl": Depressing Title Indeed
image source Alexa Chung has been featured just about everywhere recently. Every time I flip open a magazine she’s staring back at me, all lanky and disheveled. She’s the It girl of the moment, the talk of the town, th… -
Do Promise Rings Really Mean Anything?
Promise rings. No, I’m not going to rip them apart & talk about how stupid they are. I don’t think they’re stupid, I in fact respect people who choose to wear it as an OUTWARD symbol of their views/faith. Did you… -
Rate the Look from 1 to 10
image source Rate Katie Cassidy's (she's on Supernatural and Melrose Place) look at the Teen Vogue Young Hollywood party from 1 to 10. Wait! Did you notice her black and white manicure? -
I Have a Thing for Older Men
What makes older men so sexy? Is it the maturity or the confidence or wisdom that comes with age? Maybe it's a combination of these things. I personally feel like many older man exert an easy confidence. They don't have… -
Crazy Spa Treatments: Sperm Facial?!
Remember my post on Snail Slime? Well, how about a sperm facial? No, I mean it. A real facial. With sperm. -
Megan Fox: Blond, Brunette, or Black?
After watching Saturday's SNL premiere where Megan Fox hosted and she had on a wig, I was EXTREMELY shocked. For one thing, she was BLOND! Yep, so time to see how she fairs in all her foxy glory with these pics of her..… -
Would You Try This Trend?
image sourceShort, silver sequined dresses - oh my! Would you try this trend? -
Hoot or Not: The Owl Motif
People's Market Owl Shift Dress It's the year of the owl! OK, it's not really the year of the owl. You know that. But what I mean is that this fall seems to be decorated with Owly stuff. All over the place! From pajama p… -
Help, I Need Winter Gift Basket Ideas!
I have a question for all the ladies. I am putting together some winter beauty gift baskets and need ideas of what to put in them. I want to keep it around $30 per basket. I am going to include some of my favorite produ… -
Product Review: Rimmel Soft Kohl Kajal Eyeliner
Eyeliner is fantastic. Use as much or as little as you want; pile it on, wing it out, don't use it at all, it's totally personalizeable. Of course, like all products, it's important to find the right one for you. I loooo… -
Listen to the New Britney Song!
Britney Spears is releasing a new greatest hits album called The Singles Collection, and it drops on Nov. 24. The record also includes Brit's new single, "3," which premiered today on New York's Z100. I like it! It's… -
Plus-Sized Models Walk at Fashion Week, Angry People Quit
"plus" sized model at the Mark Fast show For his London show in Fashion Week this year, designer Mark Fast wanted to send so-called "plus size" models down the runway in his creations; i.e., models sizes 12-14.Two of hi… -
Hot or Not: Piercing the Skin Between Your Boobs
Originally I was going to post a blog about hip piercings, but as I was google-ing pictures on them, this photo caught my attention. -
"Worst 80's Fashions," Lovelyish? Try "Best!"
I have just read the post 10 Worst 80's Fashion Trends That Keep Coming Back! (Pt. 1/2) and was just slightly offended by the post. Sure, some of the things mentioned in this post are terrible trends, but what about th… -
Do You Facebook Stalk?
image sourceWhether it's to reload your ammunition on gossip blasts or just out of curiosity, I'm sure we've all (people with Facebook or any other social networking site) have stalked someone. The very addictive notion… -
Weird Product of the Day: Veiny Pantyhose
Most of us want to avoid the varicose vein look, but if for some quirky reason, you would prefer to embrace it, here's your chance.This pantyhose has red and blue veins running down it, like Xray vision for your circula… -
Celebrity Halloween Costumes
Being obsessed with all things Halloween, I am oh so envious of celebrities and their almost infinite budget to create some very creative, fun and amazing costumes.(Not all of these fall under that category.) -
I'm Obsessed with Underwear
It's true...I am obsessed with underwear. And Victoria's Secret Pink's 10 for $25 deal definitely did NOT help I just looove shopping for panties! Cliche as it sounds, I feel like you can never have too many. It's the o… -
Kelly Osbourne: A Style Transformation
I've always loved her, but is it just me, or has Kelly Osbourne has been looking absolutely fierce lately?? -
Finding a Non-Creepy Mascara
I am on the market to buy a new mascara. I could just buy the same old one again. However, I have been seeing a lot of new mascaras that I might be interested in trying. What do you make of the latest technology creeping… -
Christian Siriano Designs CRAZY Shoes for Payless
Christian Siriano debuted his Spring 2010 line of shoes for Payless at this year's Fashion Week. It's his third season designing shoes for the budget shoe stores.This pair features a "bull horn" heel - and it looks reall… -
What's a Digital Perm?
My lifeless, limp hair was in desperate need for a perm! I typically get a perm once or twice a year because my hair is super thin, but after awhile I decided that I can’t trust anyone in New York with my hair! I had to… -
Do, Dump, Marry? Monday Morning Edition
It's early, and it's Monday. I think we could all benefit from some pictures of hot men. So, it's Do, Dump, Marry time, Lovelies! Out of these three guys, pick one you would do, one you would marry and one you would dro… -
Should There Be a Law Against Photoshopping?
Valerie Boyer, a member of French parliament, has proposed a solution to the self esteem issues of females everywhere: warning labels on photoshopped images. The warning will read: "Photograph retouched to modify the phy… -
Hot or Not: Tara Reid's Lederhosen
Former American sweetheart Tara Reid turned up in Germany wearing a traditional German outfit: lederhosen. She also accessorized with a scarf, a fedora, some boots and naturally, a low, LOW cut top. -
Do You Read Other People's Comments on Lovelyish?
I didn't have much to do today so I started reading new and old blogs on Lovelyish. I've noticed that most of the entries have very high comment rates. At first I thought "Oh cool, many people have opinions." As I read… -
Tim Burton Photo Shoot in Harper's Bazaar: Wow!
Tim Burton is one of my all time favorite movie makers! Nightmare Before Christmas has been a favorite of mine since I was young and I can't wait for Alice In Wonderland. So as you can imagine, I was absolutely through t… -
Can You Wear Fishnets Without Looking Skanky?
I walked into a Halloween costume store today to look around and get ideas. Lots of the womens' costumes there were designed to look sexy. A good 3/4 of them had fishnet tights to go along with a short skirt or dress.Fis… -
The Last Celeb You'd Think Would Go Blonde...
Kat Von D has gone blonde! I'm sure it was a huge shock to everyone who was watching the episode of LA Ink where her hair was revealed as platinum blonde. -
Current Trends I DO Like
As I was reading one of the many featured blogs on Lovelyish, this post by meowmeowkimmaee came to my attention. She explains about some of the many fashion trends that are going on throughout the world and I've decided… -
Review: the New Hudson Denim Leggings!
I'm not sexy enough to writhe around like Georgia May Jagger in a pair of Hudson jeans. It's just not my way. So, when I say that these denim leggings make me feel hot, you know I'm saying something big.But, there's a ca… -
Which BC Do You Recommend?
I went to the doctor today to get a routine checkup when she decided it was time to have "the talk." -
Style Crush: Sliimy
Sliimy I am totally loving Sliimy's style. He is the first artist signed to Perez Hilton's label (who knew?). -
Choosing The Right Eyeshadow for Your Eye Color
Don't know what eye shadow shade you should wear? Try these color matches to make your eyes pop: BROWN EYES -
Help Me Dye My Hair!
I'm thinking about dying my hair, but I have no idea what color/brand to use!That's my natural color, darkish blonde. -
High School "Slut Lists" Exist?!
Image Source The reason every girl (and I mean every girl) loves Mean Girls is that even though it's grossly exaggerated, there are certain truths of the high school experiences embodied in it: specifically, that high… -
Get in Bed With a Star from the Twilight Movie
There's an icon from the Twilight movie set that you can now purchase for your very own home. Sorry, girls, Robert Pattinson is not yet up for sale.It's Bella's purple comforter.The Modern Home company now makes a purpl… -
My Family Won't Stop Making Fun of My Breast Size!
We're all told real beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. And it's something that I do believe. Nevertheless, I have always fretted about my small chest. None of my relatives are very ample in this department either. I… -
Fail or Win: Eva Longoria's Futuristic Photo Shoot
Eva Longoria poses for the Fall 2009 issue of Citizen K magazine looking nothing like that precocious housewife from Wisteria Lane. Is that good or bad? Take a look at Eva's futuristic fashion spread and decide for your… -
Bachelorette Parties: Would You Have One?
Bachelorette parties (or hen parties, if you're in the UK!) are a rite of passage for brides-to-very-soon-be. Traditionally held a week before the wedding, the bride's girlfriends will organize a fun, farewell-to-single… -
How to Make a Lady Gaga Halloween Costume
As I mentioned before, Lady Gaga has a fresh approach to fashion and music, opened up a new style...several, in fact! Here are a couple of her signature looks that you can imitate just in time for Halloween! What I lov… -
Who Wore It Better?
image sourceWho looked lovelier in her lace Caroline Seikaly dress - Hayden Panetierre or Madonna? -
My Victoria's Secret Bras Keep Breaking!
image In the past few weeks two of my Victoria Secret’s bras have snapped! It is frustrating to spend nearly $40 on these bras and a simple pull of the strap and I can never wear them again. -
What Ever Happened to Tommy Hilfiger?
When I was in middle school in the mid-90's, the line between popularity and nerddom was sharply delineated, and it was this: Tommy Hilfiger Jeans.Hilfiger's brand became all the rage with his signature preppy red-and-w… -
Nail Polish Picks For This Season
image source You've got the perfect jacket, the over-the-knee boots, the array of tights, and the knitwear all laid out for your fall wardrobe. All that's left now is the finishing touches, and personally, I think the… -
Covergirl Lash Blast: My Review
The commercials are all over TV. "Six million users" is pretty convincing, and Drew Barrymore definitely sells the product. I've been using crappy Maybelline Great Lash for about two months (it's awful, don't even bothe… -
Would You Live Here?
image source I like getting a peek into another person's life and one of the best ways to do this is to see where they live. I came across these pictures at DecoSoup a while ago and was totally drawn to these rooms. T… -
I Don't Relax My Hair to Look White
I don't understand why Black people tend to care about the hair of others so much. If your hair is completely natural (no chemical relaxers, no hair straighteners, etc - which is bull shit because you're all washing you… -
Lady Gaga Designs Headphones (And They're Not Shaped Like Giant Bows)
Everyone's favorite pop eccentricist is expanding into the iPod market with her new line of headphones, Heartbeats. -
How Could This Be On The Cover of Vogue?
This dress should never have been made, forget even appearing on the cover of VOGUE! I think the model has the potential to be pretty and to make a good cover but her expression is a bit stiff and boring. Also her pose d… -
10 Worst 80's Fashion Trends That Keep Coming Back! (Pt. 1/2)
Oh, how we love our 80’s! It is an era that is not only remembered for excess but for eccentricity. It is the last decade where people weren’t afraid to have a bold personal style. Although with the good, there comes the… -
I'm Slightly Offended by the Cosmo Basher
I feel slightly silly that I'm offended by this kind of thing, but when I read the post "Giving Cosmo Another Shot" and when the writer of the post came out and said, "It's not meant for most girls who are into substance… -
Martha Stewart Used to Be a (Hot!) Model. Wow!
Besides being a bad-ass domestician and surviving a jail stint for insider trading (which should have been a total PR disaster, right?), Martha Stewart also used to do modeling work while she was in college in the 1960's… -
Shorts with Tights
Image Source Hello all! Its been in style for a couple of years now, but not everyone is totally confident in their tights/shorts pairing abilities. It's a very basic outfit choice that barely requires thinking in the mo… -
Hot or Not: iPhone Earrings
Lovelyish previously showed you the Super Mario Manicure, and now crafty girls are continuing to geek out with the iPhone earrings. Toronto artist Barb Feldman makes these out of Fimo clay - that detail is ASTOUNDING! -
What to Wear to a Wedding
In a little over a month my older brother is getting married. To say that I'm excited is such an understatement! But I just realized that I don't have a dress to wear to the actual ceremony.The wedding is in Antigua a… -
Rate Natalie Portman's Look from 1 to 10
image source Rate Natalie's hot Hawaiian look (Lanvin dress and Aldo pumps) at the Toronto International Film Festival from 1 to 10. -
Does It Matter What Face Cleanser You Use?
Im 15 and of course i do have teenage spots. They aren't really that noticable so i don't worry about them that much but i always have a facial routine to at least get rid of them.I have tried everything. I used Clean a… -
Your First Period....
When did you get your first visit from your monthly friend?I was 13, and I was at home, getting ready to leave on a family vacation. I thought it was so cool at first. But then, -
My Bucket List: What's on Yours?
Okay, so, maybe the thought of death is scary for people.. of course it would be! However, I'm sure there's something that you've always wanted to do, places you've wanted to go, things you've wanted to see! Here are… -
The Most "WTF" Runway Hair Ever. Seriously.
Photo At London's Fashion Week, British wig designer Charlie Le Mindu debuted some pretty OMFG hair moments on the runway. -
Never Skinny Enough
I just read an article by a 15 year old girl who wanted to lose weight. She said that she wanted to lose weight because her mom wouldn't let her. Her weight 115lbs and she is 5'9. She was very desperate to figure out h… -
Is Khloe Kardashian Getting Married Too Quickly?
image source Oh, those Krazy Kardashians.But this time it's not Kourtney's pregnancy or Kim's tabloid antics making headlines.Khloe, 25, recently became engaged to L.A. Lakers b-ball play Lamar Odom after only -
Coming Soon: Facebook, the Movie
There is a movie coming out about Facebook. Will it be better than the Myspace bildungsroman and the Twitter graphic novel? Hey, maybe we need a Xanga documentary (or trashy romance novel)! According to variety.com:… -
Taylor Momsen Annoys Me
Taylor Momsen, consider us frenemies.While I like your character Jenny Humphrey on Gossip Girl, in real life you bother me like last season Louboutins bother Blair Waldorf.Here's why:1. You recently told Teen Vogue rega… -
What Not to Wear if you're Over 30: Super Short Cut-off Jean Shorts
. . .unless you're Kate Moss, on the beach, or in your own backyard. Otherwise, please spare us and keep them mid-thigh or else you just look trashy {even if you do have perfect legs ...which, let's just be honest, is su… -
I've Decided to Start Caring What I Look Like
All my life, I've been a t-shirt and jeans girl. Even though I was a cheerleader in high school, every night after practice I switched my pompoms for Chucks and band tees. I'm all grown up now...sort of. I'm only 20,… -
Going Bare Down There: A Cultural Discussion
I'm a huge fan of a clean slate. I wasn't at first, because it was a little time consuming, and I just didn't care or feel the need to for one reason or another. However, when I got with my current boyfriend about a ye… -
Anna Sui's "Gossip Girl" Collection for Target: Awesome!
Anna Sui has created a new line for Target inspired by the looks featured on Gossip Girl and I have to say I'm in love! The collection has T-shirts, blouses, and dresses to adore. There were so many wonderful fall p… -
Beauty Budgeting: Products That You Can Skimp On
Why spend a hundred bucks on a mascara when a cheap one works just as great? While there's nothing wrong with splurging occasionally, buying cheaper products that work equally well can save you a lot of money. In this ch… -
Is It Ever OK to Go Braless?
"Yes." - BarbraI think all women would agree that bras can be pretty uncomfortable. Between poking wires, straps that dig in, poorly designed cups and too-tight claps, sometime it's tempting to ditch the whole thing al… -
Stop Judging Others' Fashion and Judge Yourself Instead
More often than not I hear my girls rattling off about what someone else is wearing or...not wearing!I used to be the same way, when I saw someone wearing or saying something that I didn't like, I was the first one to… -
Would You Change Your Name If You Got Married?
Sarah Michelle Gellar is no more.The actress recently changed her name to Sarah Michelle Prinze, taking the name of her husband of 7 years, hunky Freddie Jr. (She also gave birth to their daughter, Charlotte Grace, las… -
Fail or Win: Amanda Seyfried's Sexy Photo Shoot
Amanda Seyfried, who starred in "Mamma Mia" and in "Mean Girls" (as Karen "If You're from Africa, Why Are You White?" Smith), stars in a new photo shoot. I can't figure out for whom the shoot is for. It appears to invol… -
Is Twilight Offensive to Women?
image source Whatever your feelings may be about the Twilight series, it's important to recognize that these books (and movie) are having a huge impact on an entire generation of young girls (and some women and men too… -
Not Thinspo, But REAL-spo!
My body role model is this sexy woman: Christina Hendricks from Mad Men. -
Why Does Everyone Hate Miley Cyrus?
Sure everyone is getting annoyed with the constant attention on Disney stars in general but I've seen a lot of negative attention directed towards Miley rather than the others. -
Hot or Not: Emma Watson's 24 Karat Minidress
Emma Watson checked out the Burberry fashion show during London's Fashion Week (going on now), and she definitely sparkled in her gold dress and outrageous black platforms. -
What Are You Wearing? Wednesdays!
It's strange, but it's almost as if every Wednesday since uni began, it's supposed to rain! And unfortunately for me, I didn't realize that until I had already rushed to get onto the train, and I stuck with flats toda… -
Beauty Battle: Who Got It Right?
image sourceWho rocked her retro brunette bob - Camilla Belle or Ashley Greene? -
I'm Known for My Mole
So I have this mole right in the middle of my neck. I've never seen anything wrong with it, in fact, I never really cared about it. But recently, a lot of my college classmates have been making my mole their object of, l… -
4 Colors That are Flattering on Everyone
Real Simple magazine has picked out four colors that work for every skin tone and complexion. Cool, right? Here they are: 1. Eggplant (above) - Called the perfect purple because it's a versatile neutral. -
Do, Dump, Marry?
It's game time, Lovelies! And like most games that are fun, this one involves boys.We'll give you three guys, and you have to choose one that you would, ahem, get down to business with, one that you would kick to the cur… -
Weird Product of the Day: The Boyfriend Arm Pillow
I'm single, Lovelies. And sometimes, it blows. You know when you've had a hard day and want to come home to a big hug and a cuddle from a boyfriend? That's when it blows especially.But luckily, the makers of the Boyfrie… -
WalMart Shoppers: A Gallery of Awful Fashion
In my ongoing quest to understand why people do many of the things they do, I received a timely email from my boss, the pictures of which I will share here. It's almost mind-boggling how thoughtless and inconsiderate we… -
Giving Cosmo Another Shot
When I was 19, I thought it would be an excellent idea to subscribe to Cosmo magazine. Each month it was delievered to my mailbox. It was exciting to read about all these older girls and their "glamourous" love lives. Ho… -
Cuddle Parties: Would You Snuggle With a Stranger?
image source Have you ever just needed a cuddle? Wanted someone to hold you close, give you a bit of affection? A little something, not a lot? Then say hello to the Cuddle Party! This is no ordinary slumber party--much… -
Monica Bellucci Makes Me Question My Sexuality
I'm definitely into guys, but I think Monica Bellucci is the most gorgeous woman alive, and I think I'm OK with that.Check out this stunning photo shoot for the Italian magazine Panorama (she's 44, you guys!) and tell… -
Rate Miley's Look from 1 to 10
image sourceRate Miley's outfit at the VH1 Divas concert from 1 to 10. -
Transforming Your Wardrobe Into A Professional One
As a college student, I own a lot of jeans and hoodies for class and sparkly tanks for weekend nights. These outfits would not fly in a professional environment, but in January I'll be starting co-op and can't afford an… -
What's Inside YOUR Purse?
So this is my purse. Its a simple, really large, black, shoulder bag. This is probably the biggest purse I've ever owned. I put a leopard scarf on it for a little more detail. And here's what's inside... -
Suri Cruise is Already Wearing Heels
Katie Holmes took daughter Suri, 3, out shopping on Newbury Street in Boston yesterday (btw, New England Lovelies, Newbury Street is AWESOME). What caught our eye was that Suri was sporting a tiny pair of toddler heels… -
MAC Releasing All-Black Makeup Collection for Fall 2009
MAC is releasing Style Black, a collection of all-black makeup for fall, coming out on Sept. 24 in the US and in October internationally.From MAC: "From “Back to Black” beehive and eyeliner to Steven “80s” Sprouse-in-the… -
Do You Believe in Lucky Clothes?
Do you believe in lucky clothes? Lucky underwear, shorts, etc. Why are they so lucky? I do and I don't. -
Describe This Picture in One Word
Describe this picture in one word.Picture courtesy of Cafe Fashionista -
A Social Experiment on Beauty (Using Google!)
Lately there have been a lot of posts about beauty on Xanga. What is beauty? Plastic vs. Natural and Real vs. Fake... I thought it would be interesting to do a sort of social experiment by Googling some key words of w… -
Megan Fox's Tattoos
Megan Fox is a very beautiful girl, no question. She has a lot of tattoos. -
Wanting Double Eyelids Does Not Mean I Want to Look White
I have a small bone to pick. I get irritated whenever I read articles or posts declaring that Asians are ashamed of their ancestry and attempting to look like Caucasians when they want double eyelid surgery because 1) it… -
Worst Dressed (An Obama Gown?) at the Emmy Awards
These stars have been voted worst dressed at last night's Emmy Awards by the Internet at large. Do you agree? Actress Victoria Rowell's Obama-adorned strapless dress (above). -
Stores Where You Used to Shop But Now Never Go In
I was at the mall this weekend, and as I walked by Express, I remembered 9th and 10th grade when I basically bought my entire wardrobe from that store. I don't know if either I outgrew the store, or if their clothes… -
I'm 35: How Can I Dress My Age?
image source There's been a lot of posting lately about dressing one's age, and each time I've ready one of these featured blogs, the same question has gone through my mind. Now I'd like to turn that question over to… -
Recession Fashion On The Red Carpet
TV Guide I love that Kate Walsh rocked a $30 Aldo clutch at the Emmy's. Fashion on the red carpet is always about high end designers and borrowed million dollar jewelry. So rather than waiting for a knock-off of one o… -
Fall Trend Watch: Military Chic
Military has become a huge trend for for 2009-2010 fall winter. It's a very powerful and empowering look. This season the military trend is not restricted to the famous military jackets. You'll find it on shirts, skirts,… -
Need New Hairstyle: Help!
So, I'm wanting to do something with my hair when it grows back out. I'm about to put blue black extensions in. Anyway, I'm wondering what I should do. I'm going to put a few choices below... Help me out?? -
Rate the Look from 1 to 10: Emmys Red Carpet Edition
image source The Emmys were last night, Lovelies! Rate Lindsay Price's lilac gown from 1 to 10. -
Black Lips - Only for the Brave?
I have been a fan of black lips for a very long time and truly wished that they were more abundant in the makeup community. I decided to post this now as -
Multiple Choice Jewelry Survey
that is a lot of ringsWhat kind of jewelry do you wear on a regular basis? Feel free to select more than one!A) EarringsB) Necklace -
My Girl Crushes! Who Are Yours?
Here are some of my girl crushes: Pink...She's tough and sexy. I love that she can sing too. -
Everyone on Lovelyish Needs to Chill
Editor's Note: Miss Anonymous is our new account for publishing anonymous posts. If you would like to submit a post and have it be published anonymously, please submit it, including the word "ANONYMOUS" in the title, an… -
Let's Talk About Lady Gaga's 2009 VMA Performance
Sorry if this is a little late, but I still can't get over the brilliance that is Lady Gaga and her performance at the VMAs. People can hate all they want, but no one can deny that she puts on a great titillating perfo… -
Another Celeb Ditches Brunette for Blonde!
Ashley Tisdale hit the movie scene as a beach blonde, and then went dark, but now she has joined Britney, Kim Kardashian and Katharine McPhee in switching her brunette locks for a bottle of peroxide (and plenty of exte… -
New Fall Styles For Your Nails
In September's InStyle issue there was a section about Beauty Trends. I found most seemed to involve nail polish. They gave props to Lauren Conrad for doing ombre nails, going from a dark red to a light pink on one hand.… -
The Bad Lipstick Hall of Shame
There's a fine line between good lipstick and bad lipstick, and we think we've found it, Lovelies.Ashlee and Jessica try to sport matching sisterly red lips, and the result is too smeary and contrasting. (above) -
A Burgundy Dilemma
I'm a senior at my high school and I volunteered to be a team leader for the grade 9 spirit day next week.Each team gets a colour and dresses up in their colour. I was super excited for this because I love dress up day… -
Two Stars, One VMA Dress: Who Wore It Better?
There's a lot of buzz surrounding the VMAs. But did you notice that Shakira and Pink showed up in the same dress? Oh the horror! Sack the stylist! Off with his head! -
Bath & Body Works vs. Victoria's Secret: Fragrance Show Down
My mall near home has both a Bath and Body Works store and a Victoria's Secret. Although I love the body shop and nicer brands...I am a poor starving college student and don't always have the money to buy the good stuff.… -
Taming Those Bushy Brows
image source I have always had dark, unruly eyebrows. When I was younger, I was embarrassed of the “caterpillars” above my eyes. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned to appreciate my brows and what they do for my fac… -
Hot or Not: Red Wedding Dresses
I know a few co-workers who are getting married in the next year and have been looking with them at dresses online. One trend that keeps coming up on these websites is red wedding dresses. Since when did this become t… -
Why Does Everyone Tattoo Stars on Their Hip?
I've seen so many pictures of girls who have this tattoo! (Or a tattoo similar to it)! The star on the hip tattoo. It's so common that it's unoriginal. -
Hos Before Bros?
A trend I've encountered in college: guys take the whole "bros before hos" thing very, very seriously. Of course, the message inherent in this mantra is reasonable: your friends should come before your romantic inter… -
The 10 Weirdest Hello Kitty Products Ever
Hello Kitty is as cute as she is ubiquitous. We've all witnessed her ability to show up on household products like toasters. And I'll confess, I'm secretly in lust over the Fender Hello Kitty electric guitar. But beside… -
My Defense of Twilight (And Reading in General)!
If you think I’m writing a 12 page rant in defense of sparkly vampires….you’re half wrong. Yes, I’m DEFENDING Twilight but for different reasons. I'm speaking from a learning point of view.In the age of TV, internet &… -
When Did Brad Pitt Stop Being Hot?
Ten years ago, Brad Pitt was the hottest man alive. Fresh out of movies like Legends of the Fall, Thelma and Louise, Seven Years in Tibet, and Troy, Pitt captured our hearts with his chiseled jawline and clean-cut go… -
Hot or Not: Boy Haircuts
Would you ever try a bold boycut like Rihanna or Tilda Swinton? Or, do you have short hair already? -
Weekly Lovelyish Reader - Chinatown Beat
In case any of you haven't noticed, I'm taking some Asian Pacific American studies courses. One of our required texts was this fiction novel by Chinatown, NY resident Henry Chang, called Chinatown Beat. It's the first… -
Edgy (Kinda Creepy?) Jewelry from HBO's 'True Blood'
image source When I first saw the talon cuff I wasn’t sure if I could pull it off, but I loved it nonetheless. I’ve been reading about Pamela Love for a while now, her pieces have been featured everywhere from t… -
Beauty Products Are Too Much Hassle!
There are many days where I honestly feel like rolling out of bed skipping the shower and just spending the day in PJ's and a ponytail. But then I remember that I actually have to go out and get things done, and i need… -
Winter Fashion Trends: My Dream Outfit
I am not a fashion freak. I really don't care about fashion trends, and make my own style. But I also do shopping with my mum, and read some magazines like Cosmopolitans. So, I can see what is "hip" And I also can see wh… -
Rate the Look from 1 to 10
image source Rate Cate Blanchett's crochet-happy look, worn at an Australian movie premiere, from 1 to 10. -
The Super Mario Manicure
A talented nail artist gave herself a Super Mario Brothers inspired manicure. How do you even DO all that detail?? We're impressed! -
Selena Gomez's New Album Cover is Weird
This is the cover to the upcoming Selena Gomez & The Scene album, Kiss & Tell, which is coming out on Sept. 29. I've never heard her music, but I don't know, Lovelies, something about that glittery pink heart… -
Would You Have a Baby Out of Wedlock?
Nicole Richie, Halle Berry, Camilla Alves, Angelina Jolie, Naomi Watts, and, most recently Kourtney Kardashian: In the celeb world, more and more women are choosing to have babies with their boyfriends or fiances, i.e.,… -
Today's Epic Fashion FAIL: Pink
Pink kicked off her tour on Tuesday night in Seattle wearing this number. Ok, guys, on closer inspection, it's not as terrible as I thought. It's not JUST the ribbons. It's a sheer nude bodysuit that goes from neck to ca… -
I'm a Guy and I Love 'Gossip Girl'
Gossip Girl is a rather famous TV series based on a bestselling novel series that first burst onto the scene in 2007. Though I'd never been a fan until I saw Blake Lively, I will justify that I've been an avid (though s… -
Band T-Shirts Can Be Cute
I used to think that music shirts are for extreme geeks who have no fashion sense and lack appreciation for creativity because the music shirts that I see are usually black, square, and have only the band's name on it. T… -
Red Heads In the Modeling World
I don’t know about you but I am noticing more redheads in fashion ads. I’m pretty pleased about this, although I could be biased because my sister and cousin are red heads. I have always wanted their hair-- I’m a brunett… -
LOVING: Bold Printed Tights!
I've had my eye on the bold print tights trend for some time now and while I was interning in Joburg, I found some really cool black and white graffiti type tights! I thought I would do a post on all kinds of printed… -
What to Wear to My Engagement Party
I'm engaged! We are making a small party to celebrate this with close family and friends, but I have no idea about what to wear.I don't want to wear a big gown, I don't have the money to buy one and I want to keep it si… -
What Mascara is Best?
I was born with good genes ( thank you mom & dad [: ) for wonderfully long, thick eyelashes. After being the envy of all of my friends for only having to wear one coat of mascara to pump my peepers up, I realized tha… -
Meet the Lovelyish Team: Kimberlee
Hi Lovelies, say cheerio to the newest member of our team, Kimberlee!Name: KimberleeAge: 24 -
The Black Sparkly Dress: Who Got It Right?
image source Pals Emmy Rossum and Jessica Alba showed up at Mercedes-Benz fashion week sporting some glamorous, glittery LBDs.But whose do you like better - Emmy or Jessica? -
Do You Have a Boyfriend?
if YOU took this survey, Reese, it would clear up a lot of rumors! Let's talk boys, Lovelyish.Do you have:A) A boyfriendB) A fiance (congrats!) -
Welcome to The Snuggie Fashion Show
As part of this year's Fashion Week in New York, there was a very special fashion show at the Park Avenue Hotel. All of the models wore Snuggies.™ Yes, those cozy backwards robes from the too-chirpy info… -
Girly Girls Are So Annoying!
I always thought that as I got older, I would somehow find the key to being friends with girly girls. As of yet, I am still rather miffed by them. Let me first define girly girls through my eyes.Girly girls are the ones… -
The Ugliest Shoes Ever
When shoes are good, they're very, very good. But when they're bad.....they're these. Ugh.Type Z Legwarmer Sandals (above) -
How Realistic Are Romantic Comedies?
Sweet_And_Sour_Quotes submitted an interesting idea about how unrealistic romantic comedies can be. She mentions the film (500) Days of Summer where the main character Tom is able to resume a happy, normal seeming lif… -
Trendy or Tired: Lotion That Smells Like Dessert
A couple of years ago, vanilla-scented products came crashing down the bath and body circuit, followed shortly by lotions, candles, shower gels, body sprays and feminine hygiene sprays (probably, IDK) in every sweet, de… -
Which Hair Color? Miranda Kerr
image sourceWhich color do you prefer on the magnificent Miranda - blonde or brunette? -
I Need to Cover my Shoulders
I have a lot of tops that are really pretty but show too much of my arms. This includes corsets, and other random tops. I see so many that I would like but I am really self conscious about my arms and such. I would pref… -
Hot or Not: Alicia Keys and her....Dinosaur Bracelet?
Alicia Keys was on the BET TV show 106 & Park yesterday, and to add some sizzle to her black dress, she had on this silver cuff-bracelet-superhero-armor-stegosaurus-costume arm thingy. -
Don't Sit With Your Legs Crossed
What is the truth about crossing your legs? Yes, you can cross your legs, says Allure magazine, but do so at the ankles, instead of the knees, to help prevent -
Trendy Yet Effortless Styles!
Here's a list of some of my favourite accessories, that are stylish, affordable, cute, casual, comfortable and effortless all at the same time! -
Creme De La Mer: Is It Worth It?
La Mer moisturizer, $130/oz.I'm way too broke to ever give this stuff a whirl, but....have any Lovelies with deep pockets ever tried La Mer products? Are they worth all the hype? -
Rate Jennifer Aniston's Look from 1 to 10
Rate Jennifer Aniston's Valentino dress (worn at the L.A. premiere of her new movie "Love Happens") from 1 to 10. -
Fail or Win: Megan Fox's Sexy Shoot for Rolling Stone
Megan Fox is on the cover of October's Rolling Stone magazine (remember when RS used to be a quality MUSIC magazine??), and she's also part of a...domestic? photo shoot for the inside story. Is it a fail or win, Lovely… -
Do You Have to Be Born Beautiful?
A couple of years ago, I was watching one of those MTV dating game shows where a guy goes on a date with two different girls and chooses one to 'date' in the end. Of course the episode was filled with insults from one co… -
Hot Guy Showdown: Prince Harry vs. Prince William
Prince Harry turned 25 yesterday, and as a tribute we thought we'd pose that classic question: Prince Harry or Prince William?Here's Harry: -
Weird Product of the Day: Pregnant Woman Key Chain
Wow. So according to the sellers, the "Pregnant Woman Keychain is a clear plastic woman's torso with a not-yet-born baby floating in the womb. As the photo shows, you can remove (or "deliver") the baby by popping out the… -
You Too Can Put Daniel Craig in Your Mouth
image source It's Bond, James Bond, on a stick. Del Monte has come out with a Popsicle in the shape of Daniel Craig's naked body after a poll of 1,000 women showed that most wanted Craig to lickable on a stick.The ice po… -
Current Music Obsession: 2NE1
(2NE1 with Big Bang) You may not know this, but I am obsessed with this current girl group in Korea. Their song "Lollipop" featuring Big Bang has been on repeat for the past weeks. -
Hot or Not: Two-Toned Hair Color
I'm not sure what to think about Drew Barrymore's new hair. Definitely not feeling it. What do you think? -
Chic Umbrellas
The only time I really don't mind the rain is when I can bundle up on the couch with my husband and doggies and watch movies by the fire. Inevitably, I must weather the storm and go out in it ...and when I do, I grab on… -
What Should I Be For Halloween?
this is an example of a costume Lovelyish does NOT recommend I'm a girl in need of a great Halloween costume! Every year I end up buying a last minute costume at Ricky's that is overpriced and unoriginal. I'm going to th… -
Meet the Lovelyish Team: Bianca
Hi Lovelies, say hello to the newest member of the Lovelyish team, Bianca! Name: Bianca Rose Age: 22 -
What Are You Wearing? Wednesdays!
It's a little rainy here in New York, and I have a 12-hour day of classes (my first class is at 930am and my last class ends at 920), ugh. But the plus side is that at least I bought myself some new boots :D. -
DIY School Supplies: Magazine Decorated Planners
In response to this post, here are some more DIY notebook cover ideas!The back and the front. The back is simply a page I found in the magazine. -
Finally, a Non-Disastrous Self-Tanner
I'm going to let you all in on something....I am just about as pale as you can get. So blindingly white that I've actually had to have foundation custom made to match my skin tone because alot of companies don't make a… -
Who Wore It Better?
image sourceWho wore this peacock printed Bilingual dress better - Paris Hilton or Rachel Bilson? -
OMG, Look at Kate Gosselin's New Haircut!
We just talked about Jon, but look who else is out and about! Kate Gosselin went on The View today to chat, but she also debuted a new 'do. We think it looks good! -
Asians in American Media?
Over the summer, I began to reacquaint myself with the TV and the movie theaters. Since I started uni, I rarely watched TV nor did I want to drop $12 on watching a film that I wasn't sure I was going to like. Now that… -
Weird Product of the Day: Barbie Foosball
That's one way to girlify a "sport"! Thankfully, this is an art exhibit by Chloe Ruchon, presented at the DMY Berlin Design Festival 2009. -
Can the Twilight Stars Dress Themselves?
Twilight made them big, but off screen (here at the VMA's), what do you think about their fashion? -
Why I Shop at Thrift Stores
I saw a post on Lovelyish recently that was a little unnerving. The poster was saying how she thought that vintage shops (I'm going to give this a dual definition of "thrift store" as well) are gross and smelly. Yes,… -
Do You Wear the Same Shoes as Jon Gosselin?
image source Everyone's least favorite dad was seen out and about in New York sporting some Gucci logo sneakers. What do you guys think about logo sneakers? Are they chic and comfortable, or show-off-y? -
The Real Secret Behind Megan Fox's Beauty
I’m a huge Megan Fox fan. =) I think she’s super gorgeous, even though I kind of believe all the plastic surgery stories. But what I think makes her really gorgeous… are her perfect eyebrows!Don’t believe that eyebrows… -
Ombre: A Fashion Trend Straight Out of Photoshop
A new trend I've noticed more and more is the ombre look. I first encountered it while looking for a rug for my living room because I'd decided that a gradient from black to white would look best. A gradient is essent… -
The Best Sunglasses Shape
I just got my license about a month ago. Even though we're approaching the winter months, I always like to have a pair of sunglasses on hand while I'm in the car. I have millions of pairs of giant, oddly shaped sunglas… -
Does Anyone Still Use Biore Pore Strips?
In the 90's, Biore Pore Strips were all the rage. Remember peeling off that clear plastic layer, trying to get your nose as wet as possible (which is surprisingly difficult!) and adhering the little strip to it. 15 minu… -
How Tall Are You?
Gisele is 5'11"!I'm 5'4", which is 163 cm. Which I think makes me pretty average?How tall are you? Do you wish you were taller or shorter, or are you happy with your height? -
Hot or Not: Scene Hair
Recently, I got a haircut. Okay, more like a hair trim, but now the layers are slightly more visible. And then I was reminded of "scene" hair. Typically, "scene" hair is 1. Razor cut 2. Layered like crazy. (to th… -
Epic Weird Fashion from Lady Gaga at the VMA's
As crazy as she seems, there's something about Lady GaGa that makes me want to love her. I watched her performance of Paparazzi at the VMAs and all I could think was "W.T.F. seriously?" She is crazy. I love her, I love h… -
Christian Siriano's Spring 2010 Collection: Totally Fierce!
"Project Runway" winner Christian Siriano recently debuted his new spring collection at Fall Fashion Week in NYC, and no hot messes here, Lovelies. It looks fab! -
New Cable Channel Shows Nothing But Wedding Programs
no, Speidi, not 24 televised hours of YOUR wedding. Stop smiling.We all enjoy those shows on TLC and WE about weddings (Bridezillas, Say Yes to the Dress, A Wedding Story, etc). But do you think you could stomach 24 hour… -
A Pillow for Your Boobs
If you have large breasts (which I DEFINITELY do not), I assume some positions or activities can be difficult, awkward or downright painful. So, when it's time for sleep, it's definitely time to give your girls a bit of… -
I Need Surprise Birthday Party Ideas!
So, I'm thinking about throwing a surprise birthday party. Here is what I have so far:It will most likely be at my house, or my other friend's houseI'm going to invite around 20-25 people [girls and guys] -
Man Up, Kanye West
Image Source Well, well, Kanye West, the day has come in which you finally realized that the world does not, in fact, revolve around you. For those of you haven't yet heard, the story goes a little something like thi… -
My Bangs: Should I Do Side, Full or None?
I've had my hair cut into a full fringe, but I sometimes put it as a side fringe. Before the haircut, I used to have just a simple side parting. I'm a bit confused on which looks best, so i would appreciate it if you cou… -
Gorgeous Perfume Bottles
The old adage 'Don't judge a book by it's cover' can be applied to many things, perfume shopping included. Perfume bottles are big business for perfume brands - a bottle could make or break the sales and success of a per… -
That's Cleopatra's Honey Facial!
I wonder how people came to know about what exactly Cleopatra used for her beauty treatments then, hence I thought using that entry title is somewhat impertinent. But as we all think of good fair skin, ancient beauty tre… -
Worst Dressed at the VMA's: Amber Rose
image source She definitely wins the Boyfriend with the Worst Manners award, but Amber Rose also showed up to the VMA's last night in a real loser of an outfit. Is that...a spandex python print long-sleeved bodysuit?… -
Do Feet Gross You Out?
I LOVE getting pedicures. But so many of my friends say the opposite, because they can't stand someone touching their feet. Hello!! The foot massage is the best part, I say!Feet just seem to gross a lot of us out. I mean… -
Lady Gaga Wears Something Normal...No, Seriously!
Lady Gaga took part in a charity event for the BGC brokerage firm yesterday, and....*scans the sky for flying pigs* she wore a SUIT! A normal suit! Granted, it's bedazzled with gold pom-poms, but still! This is the most… -
Clothing Sizes: Don't Let the Digits Get You Down
I really enjoyed my day today. My mother and I spent hours shopping, something we haven't done in a while because of conflicting work schedules. Her day, however, started off a little shaky. We perused the racks of the… -
"Use Your Thong as a Hair Tie"? Really, Cosmo?
I was reading the new October issue of Cosmopolitan magazine on my lunch break the other day, and while flipping through the usual assailing of embarrassing moments and sex tips we've all heard a gazillion times, this bi… -
Stuff Girls Like: Musicians
There's a reason all college-age guys play the acoustic guitar (and most can play Dave Matthews' "Crash Into Me): To get chicks!It's a stereotype, but let's face it, girls: We do like our musicians. Especially if we're… -
Rihanna Wears (Opaque) Sunglasses at Night
Rihanna went out this week for NYC's Fashion Rocks event (which my sister's company was a part of!), and she was sporting some serious shades. But these weren't just any sunglasses. Look at those things! Are they made of… -
Fashion Basics for Tough Economic Times
Jen's always good at the fashion essentials Now is the perfect time to invest in the basics. These are the classic pieces that will afford multiple wearing, can be mixed & matched, wardrobe staples. Investment into k… -
Dita, Audrey, Marilyn: Glamorous Women Showdown
There are three women, three very different women, that I believe are icons of glamour. One is classic and beautiful, and the others have classy sexiness about them that is undeniable.The first womanI've picked is Dita V… -
Another Take on the Flannel Shirt
If you've been a subscriber for a few months now, or if you've scrolled back far enough in my past entries, you may have noticed that I've previously made a post on "The Man Shirt" which had a brief section about oversiz… -
What's Your Favorite Nail Polish Color?
Admit it, you have one nail polish color that pops against your fantastic tan or makes your hands look more elegant than lace gloves could. I love bright colors, and experimenting. Especially in the summer! -
Rate Victoria Beckham's Minidress from 1 to 10
image sourceWhat do you all think of Victoria's look? For once, I actually like a dress of hers, but the boots are a huge letdown, and I really don't like them. Victoria could have looked way better if she hadn't wore th… -
Adults Who Still Dress Goth
What do you think of people who still dress gothic at 20, 40, 70 ? Are "adult "goths...Lost teenagers ? Mad people ? Normal ? Eccentric ? Cool ? -
Excuse Me, Tyra, That is NOT your Natural Hair
Editor's Note: This post is in response to our previous post on Tyra's "big" hair reveal.So there was all this hype about Tyra Banks showing her natural hair on the season premiere of the Tyra Show. I'm thinking, "wow,… -
Because There Aren't Enough Hot Vampires Already...
Based on the famous (depending if you're a vampire-loving reader or not) Vampire Diaries books by NYT bestseller of the Night World series, L.J. Smith, this series has just premiered on CW. The story follows (this is a… -
The Worst Trend Ever: Petticoat Over Pants
I've recently been seeing girls wearing petticoats over their pants like little tutus. Seriously, how is this okay? Here's how a petticoat is meant to be worn: -
Kim Kardashian Photoshopped Within an Inch of Her Life
This week's edition of the scholarly journal "Life & Style" features Khloe and Kim Kardashian boasting about their weight loss. Ok, whatever. But wait...WTF happened to Kim's face? -
Help! I Have Zero Fashion Sense!
About to be 20 years old, completely lacking a sense of fashion. I have spent the last 19 years of my life in jeans and t-shirts (of course with the frilly pink exceptions when I was little) All my years of dressing myse… -
My Thigh-High Sock Hunt
I am in LOVE with thigh highs socks. They're just perfect for those tiny mini skirts and such, but I can't seem to find them anywhere! Well, I found them in American Apparel but I hardly think my mom would appreciate… -
Wearing White After Labor Day
I was posed this question in one of my comments section: "What is your opinion on wearing white after Labor Day?" Well, to answer your question, -
Hot or Not: Red Mascara
Has anyone used red mascara before? And why? -
What's Your Zodiac Sign?
Mariah Carey is an Aries, which means she is "adventurous and pushy"....hmmm...What's your zodiac sign? Are you typical of your sign? Do you read your horoscope often?I'm an Aries and I'm totally NOT. How about you? -
'Wuthering Heights' Redesigned to Look Like Twilight
Twilight cover (left), the new UK version of WH (middle),and the new US version (right).image sourceHarper Collins has redesigned their editions of the classic book Wuthering Heights to resemble the cover of the non-clas… -
Stop Judging Me on My Hair Color!
It doesn't matter whether you have blonde, brown, black, ginger, red, blue, pink, purple, green hair etc. Do you think it matters? Well yes, maybe if your friend dyed her hair a colour, you might have a joke about it..… -
Britney Spears Wants to Sell You School Supplies
Britney's "Circus" tour has been taking the world by storm for the past few months, and her handlers have added a whole slew of merchandise to her official website. There's some weird stuff, but the most interesting is… -
Fishing for Compliments Online
Have you all ever seen those girls who post their pictures either on Facebook or Myspace, and the caption under the picture says, " OMG, this is such an ugly picture" or " I hate this picture eww!!" The first thing that… -
Vintage Shops are GROSS!
I have gone to a few vintage shops in my lifetime. The stuff is always cool to look at, I guess, but it SMELLS. I can't stand the musty old smell that hits you right when you walk in the door. I mean come on! People migh… -
Rate Taylor Momsen's Genie Outfit from 1 to 10
Rate Taylor Momsen's Aladdin-inspired look from 1 to 10. -
Weekly Lovelyish Reader
I was browsing through my local library when I saw this on the New Fiction bookcase, Murder in the Name of Honor by Rana Husseini. First of all, I have to mention what a great cover design. The colors, the image of th… -
Do You Have a Boot Fetish?
So these days I've been really liking boots. This is from Mandee's. -
Your Shoelace is Untied, Lindsay...Oh, I See What You're Doing There
The famous Miss Lohan is in New York this weekend, and when she's not ranting at Samantha Ronson on her Twitter, she's going to be taking in events at Spring Fashion Week.What do you think of Lindsay's boho and untied bo… -
OPI Mini Bottles For the Win!
I'm sure all us girls know about the nail polish brand O.P.I. They are a dominant brand when it comes to nail art. But did you know that, instead of buying the normal big bottles that's usually sold on the counter,… -
Are You a Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte or Miranda?
Filming for the second "Sex and the City" movie is underway right now in NYC, and I got to thinking: Are you a:A. CarrieB. SamanthaC. CharlotteD. MirandaE. I have no idea what you're talking about, Lovelyish!If you pick… -
Girls Who Go to Strip Clubs
I've met a surprising number of girls who say they enjoy going to strip clubs (clubs with female strippers, not male ones). They say they go with a pack of guys and relish the sexual energy. Some of them even -
Gender-Questioned Track Star Gets Girly Makeover: UGH!
Caster Semenya, the South African track star mired in controversy over her gender identity--people are questioning that she's really female--has been featured on the cover of YOU, a South African magazine, sporting a… -
Silly Mom... Hollister is for Middle Schoolers
I have a little gripe that is a wee bit superficial... A couple of weeks ago, my brother and I were in line at the local Costco's food stand. In front of us was what I would consider to be a fashion faux pas for wome… -
Hot or Not: White Tattoos
It hurts like a real tattoo, it's permanent like a real tattoo. The only difference is that it's not done in black and colored ink....it's done in white.White tattoos are becoming popular for people who want a tattoo tha… -
Today's Dolls are Too Slutty!
I was cleaning my basement with my 8 year old sister, and getting rid of the toys that she didn't want, to make room for our new pool table and air hockey table we were getting. She has tons of Barbies, Bratz, and MySce… -
Fail or Win: Audrina Patridge Poses for Maxim
Hills actress reality star Audrina Patridge poses for this month's Maxim, surrounded by a host of racy photo shoot cliches: frosting-smeared cake, bursting garden hoses, and coy strawberries. And bubble gum. -
Lovelyish Should Have a Male Celebrity Mascot
Why not? Mancouch has Megan Fox, among many others.So I submit for your consideration Gaspard Ulliel. -
Skinny Guys in Skinny Jeans
I was on my merry way though the mall the other day and saw something a little disturbing. Clustered in the food court was a mass of "scene" kids, all of which with neon colored hair and skin tight jeans. Don't get me w… -
PMS That Lasts for WEEKS
I was telling my friend who was complaining about a girl going totally psycho on him that I think blaming a girl's mood swings and overall crankiness on PMS is perfectly legit (but not every single day!). "If I were… -
Foundation for Yellow Skin Tones
So, I need some advice, and I thought Lovelyish would be a pretty good place to ask this question.Even though my skin is very yellowy, I tan a lot. I've used everything from light ivory to medium beige when it comes to… -
And Then He Got Down on One Knee...
Have you thought about how you want to be proposed to? Or, for the bold Lovelies out there, maybe you want to propose to him! I haven't much, just that I think it'd be nice -
Confessions of an Aspiring (Alternative) Model
So I've done a few photoshoots.. Hot Topic, Carolyn's Kitchen, and shoots just for my portfolio. I get a little discouraged everytime I submit my pictures to a company or designer. Most don't write back. Some take foreve… -
I'm Pro-Fashion Sense, Not Pro-Anorexia
Up until now I have only posted objective articles on fashion advice, but recent events have bid me to create more of a serious article this week. Recently, one of my posts made it onto the Lovelyish main page, and whil… -
Would You Ever Sunbathe Topless?
On South Beach in Miami, near where I used to live, topless sunbathing is pretty common. It was especially popular among European visitors, who tossed aside their shirts as they did on beaches back home and strolled alo… -
Glittery Hello Kitty Corsets, and Other Celeb Fashion Nightmares
Here's a hall of shame of some celeb outfits that should have stayed locked in a basement somewhere.Katy Perry in Hello Kitty (above) - it's all about making a statement nowadays. -
Glamming Up for Your Facebook Photo
even Miley takes those "Myspace angle" self-portraitsI love seeing people's profile pictures on Facebook, because they always look so good, and a lot of the pics are really artsy.Bt I rarely see girls posting pics (prof… -
Epic FAIL: Jordin Sparks' "Got Milk?" Ads
Jordin Sparks is the latest celebrity to sport the milk mustache for the Got Milk? campaign, and the pictures are SCARY!It doesn't even look like her, thanks to weird Photoshopping. And her hand looks like a claw! -
My All-Time Favorite Carrie Bradshaw Outfits
As you may well know, the current Sex and the City movie is being filmed and Sarah Jessica Parker (as Carrie Bradshaw) is being seen in a variety of stylish and inspirational outfits. I thought I'd share my favourite ou… -
Trendy or Tired: Geek Chic Glasses
Image Source How do you like the oversized, nerdy glasses that are everywhere right now (I'm looking at you, hipsters!)? Trendy, or overdone? -
How to Cover your Eyebrows and Draw on Dramatic Ones!
This is a really fun video! Covering your brows is great for creating a perfect makeup canvas and is used a lot in promo and editorial pictures. Enjoy! -
What Are You Wearing? Wednesdays!
Yesterday was the first day of classes, so of course, I saw tons of girls dressed up, ready to start off the new year with a bang. I only had one class and tons of errands to run so, I, on the other hand, was dressed… -
If You Like the Scent of Rubbing Alcohol, You'll LOVE Perfume Knock-offs
I went to Dollar Tree the other day and I noticed a display full of colorful boxes and the bright blue & bubblegum pink box above caught my eye! Could it be? Nah. I looked closer and it was! Britney Spears Curious… -
Hot or Not: Shirtless Jeremy Piven
Jeremy Piven, star of HBO's "Entourage" and erstwhile victim of "mercury poisoning" from eating too much sushi, went for a beachside stroll in California recently. He certainly looks, um, beefy? I can't figure out if th… -
How To: Conform in College
Now I can't speak for all universities, but the view from where I stand is pretty grim this year. There are always trends that sweep through campuses like a bad odor (last year's Uggs and leggings combo, perhaps? [I wi… -
Fail or Win: Taylor Swift's Grocery Store Photo Shoot
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