Review on Sephora

In my last and final blog post, I will be doing a review on Sephora. Sephora is store that you will find in most malls and shopping centers all over the country. They mostly sell make-up, but they also sell other beauty products that can help better your skin and beauty. Most people have good reviews about Sephora but there is  always a small amount of people who have something negative to say. Here are a few reviews on some of Sephora's products:

Philosophy The Cocktail Party Set

This set has the highest rates in the Sephora store. It was rated five out of five stars and happens to be one of the top sellers. Everyone had something good to say about this product. It makes a great gift and customers say it has a nice scent to it.Customers also said the shower gel had a perfect, soothing smell and the lip gloss wasn't too bright. It was more of a baby pink and that really was a plus is selling this product. (Photo Courtesy and Information came from the same website: http://goo.gl/AM7fX)

Sultra Hair Extensions 

These are out of the box hair extensions that are a great sell for customers. This specific product got a 4.9 out of 5 star rating. There are a variety of colors that the extensions come in and that makes it better for the customers. All of the customers said they never had a problem matching the extensions with their hair color. That is how convenient these extensions are. One customer said they were a little pricey, but the rest of the reviews were great!

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Luminaze Catalytic Skin Tone Illuminator And Dark Spot Corrector

This product is known to get rid of dark spots and to make the skin visibly brighter and more shiny. But, the ratings and reviews were not that good. This product got 2.2 our of 5 stars. The first couple of weeks customers started to see results, but not very many. But after about the third week, everything just went downhill. A lot of customers had high hopes for this product and they were let down and very disappointed. It was also said as over priced and not held to its value. (Picture Courtesy and Information came from the same website: http://goo.gl/D4zlZ)

Sephora Collection Doe Eyed 2 in 1 Felt Eyeliner

This eyeliner is made to draw thick or thin lines on your eyes. It is a felt tip and supposed to work great. But, it is not as great as it seems. It got a 1.9 out of 5 star rating. The reviews were not that great either. Customers said they had to push down on the eyeliner to make it work and it still did not work great after that. The colors of the eyeliner were faded and it did not even last the whole day. (Picture Courtesy and Information came from the same website: http://goo.gl/J4siE)

Compare and Contrast

In this blog post, I will be comparing and contrasting rompers and dresses from Forever 21. They are a popular seller and customers tend to usually have a favorite between the two.

Rompers:

The customers who shop at Forever 21 say the rompers are cute, comfortable, and affordable. At first, some customers are not sure if the romper is the right look for them. But, after they buy it, the customer is always happy. The customers said that they rompers fit to the body and the elastic band on the inside helps the romper stay in place. This romper is rated five out of five stars and all the customer feedback is positive. But, it is not best to buy the romper online because you might need to try it on and see how it looks. People prefer rompers over dresses because the rompers have the built in shorts and it breaks up the outfit. The romper is not the look for everyone. It is one of those pieces of clothing that has to just fit perfectly to your body.

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Dresses:
Another big, but not as popular, of a seller at Forever 21 is dresses. Some customers complain the dresses are too short, but that the rompers fit perfectly. With the dresses, you have to break the outfit up with a belt or some form of accessory. But, that can be a good thing if you like to accessorize your outfits. The customer ratings for the dresses are no where near as high as for the rompers. Most people prefer the rompers. But, most people start out with the dresses first and then move to the rompers. The dresses are cheaper, but the material will not hold up as well as the material of the romper.

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Fashion Interview With My Mom

I chose to interview Donna, my mom, because she is the one person who knows the best about fashion. Ever since she was a little girl, she was always getting into her mom's clothes and jewelry and dressing up. She is always up to date on what is in style and what to wear. She is the one who inspired me to be such a fashion diva. Hopefully with this interview, it will help others choose to love fashion just as much as my mom does!

Me: I am going to ask you a few questions about fashion, your views on it, and some personal favorites are you ready?                                                        

Donna: Yes.

Me: What is it about fashion that you love so much?

Donna: You can create your own identity. It's a way to express yourself. It's the way you can set yourself apart from everyone else. I would say that's the one thing I like about fashion.

Me: Where are some of your favorite places to shop?

Donna: Nordstroms, Cache, White House Black Market, and Ralph Lauren.

Me: What would be considered your definition of fashion?

Donna: Ever changing. Something is always changing. That definition sums it up in two words.

Me: How does fashion affect your life?

Donna: It's given me a very overcrowded closet. It makes me want to go shopping and buy the latest and greatest clothing and jewelry.

Me: What are some of your favorite clothing/jewelry pieces that you own?

Donna: My wedding ring, a couple pieces from Ectera, and my hats.

Me: How has you fashion changed since you were a kid?

Donna: Some fashion comes in and out of style. Things that were popular in the '70s are now popular in the '90s and today. It has never really drastically changed, it just seems to keep revolving.

Me: How picky are you with what you buy and wear?

Donna: I'm not very picky as long as it fits well. I'm pretty open to any styles and I'll try on anything. The main thing is is that it fits.

Me: If you could give any fashion advice to anyone, what would it be?

Donna: Don't overdo accessories. Keep the bulk to a minimum. Only accent one certain piece. Also, find a style that fits you and then get creative with it. You may never know what you'll come up with.

Me: Alright, that concludes my fashion interview with my mom. Thank you for your time!

Donna: You're welcome!

That concludes my interview with my mom. She had very good answers and was on top of answering the questions. She enjoyed me interviewing her because it was on a topic she loves to talk about!

 




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Top Ten Teen Clothing Stores To Shop At

Top Ten Teen Clothing Stores To $hop At:

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* I made my own list of what I thought was the top ten places for teens to shop at.*

1. Abercrombie and Fitch: A popular clothing store in the mall. They are always getting the latest clothes in their store. Although, it is not the cheapest place to shop. The cheapest thing in there is probably $20. Sometimes, they have models that stand outside their store and show off their clothes.
2. Aeropostale: This is also a popular store in the mall. They mostly sell slim fitted shirts and pants/shorts/capris. Aeropostale's clothes are much cheaper than some of the other popular stores. Most people shop there because of that reason. The best time to shop there is in the spring and summer.                                                                                
3. American Eagle: The clothes that American Eagle sells are more casual and modern. Personally, it is one of my favorite stores to shop. It is not as cheap as Aeropostale, but it is not as expensive as Abercrombie and Fitch. That is the best place to get jeans in the fall/winter time.
4. Charlotte Russe: This store is for teens that like to express themselves more in clothing. There are not many "normal" clothes in this store. They are all eye catching and exotic. Their clothes are very reasonable at pricing. 
5. dELiA's: Unlike the other stores, there is not many dELiA's around. It is kind of a mixture between American Eagle and Aeropostale. dELiA's mostly sells modern slim fitted shirts and different colored pants. They are somewhat expensive.
6. Forever 21: This is my all time favorite store! This store has any piece of clothing you can possibly think of. They sell modern and vintage clothing. The prices are very reasonable and they have more jewelry than any other clothing store I know!
7. Hollister: This store is similar to Abercrombie and Fitch. They sell pretty much the same kind of clothes. Hollister is always updated on the latest fashion sense. Pricing at Hollister is a tad bit cheaper than Abercrombie & Fitch, but not too much cheaper.
8. Pac Sun: Pac Sun is the type of store that sells clothes you would see being worn in the beachy parts of California. It is kind of like surfing clothes. I never seem to find anything I like in there, but it still seems to be popular to other people. Some of their clothing is expensive and some of it is cheaper.
9. Urban Outfitters: The only clothing Urban Outfitters sells is vintage clothing. Everything in that store looks like something you'd wear 20 years ago. But, the vintage look is very popular today and you see a lot of that type of clothing in magazines. It is a very expensive store.
10. Victoria Secret PINK: The Victoria Secret PINK collection is made up of sweat pants, hoodies, and t-shirts. Also, yoga pants are part of the collection as well. This is the place where teens and most college students shop at. They are very pricey, but it's worth it.

How to curl your hair with a flat iron

How to curl your hair with a flat iron:

Before you do this hair style, make sure these apply to you:

• You have shoulder length hair
• Make sure you haven’t washed your hair, the more dirty the hair, the better it will curl.
• Do not straighten your hair before you curl it.

Step one: Make sure you have the following materials: flat iron, blow dryer, hair brush, hair ties/clips, mirror, heat protecting serum (optional), and hair spray.

Step two: Plug in the flat iron and heat it to a desirable temperature (approx. 380-430 degrees). Make sure there are NO wet spots in your hair. Flat ironing your hair while wet or damp can cause damage and frying to hair. If you choose to use heat protecting serum, put a quarter size in your palm, and work it into your hair from root to tip.

Step three: Part your hair down the middle and clip back any extra parts if needed. It is best to curl your hair in sections. That way the curls will be more effective and more volume will be there.

Step four: Start at the base of your neck and take a small handful of hair and bring the flat iron to the top of your hair, near the roots. But, don’t let it touch your scalp, because you will burn yourself.

Step five: Now that you have your hair clamped, grab the hair that isn’t clamped and wrap it around the flat iron one time. The rest of your hair should be hanging straight.

Step six: Rotate the flat iron, while your hair is still clamped in between the two plates. Make the flat iron do a full 360° turn and stop when your hair is hanging straight down again.

Step seven: After the flat iron has been turned all the way in a full circle, slowly pull the hair through the flat iron. The slower you pull, the more defined your curls will be.

Step eight: Wrap your finger around the curl and spray it with hair spray. Only spray each section for about three seconds.

Repeat all these steps until you have curled your whole head and enjoy!!

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Pocketbooks for Spring/Summer

Jesse Livermore once said:

A loss never bothers me after I take it. I forget it overnight. But being wrong - not taking the loss - that is what does damage to the pocketbook and soul. 

A pocketbook can say a lot about a person. It can describe their mood and their style, just like clothes can. People change pocketbooks like that change clothes, all the time. Most pocketbooks usually match the clothes you are wearing. They are a fun accessory to have and they are handy for holding anything you might need to take with you. The pocketbooks that I will be giving some information on are the most popular for spring and summer. It is the hottest trend in today's fashion.

A very popular and demanding pocketbook for the spring and summer time is the Coach purses. They might be a little expensive, depending on the style, but they are the hottest pocketbook to be carrying around. There are many different kinds of styles to choose from. The pocketbooks range from about $175 to up too $545. The quality of the purses are excellent and they never seem to rip or damage. They are very cute and it's perfect to carry for the spring or summer. They are a great gift to ask for!

Another popular pocketbook, especially for teenagers and college students are the Vera Bradley purses. These pocketbooks come in all different colors and designs. The most popular Vera Bradley purses are the bowler and hipster. The bowler pocketbook literally looks like a pocketbook you would carry a bowling ball in. It is one of their most popular sellers and it can hold a lot of stuff. The second popular is the hipster. This is good for going on vacations, amusement parks, and shopping. It goes over your shoulder and falls on your hip. It's not that much to keep up with and it keeps you from carrying a lot of stuff around in your pocketbook. Vera Bradley pocketbooks range from about $45 to $90. They are much cheaper than the Coach pocketbooks, and the quality is just as good!

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The Hottest Shoes! Did you know?

Famous artist and R&B rapper, Usher, said that is somebody steps on your shoes and ruins them, don't freak out..get a new pair of shoes. If you miss something, don't freak out.. there's nothing you can do to change it, move on. There are a lot of shoes that seem to be in style here lately. The most popular shoes are Toms, Rainbows, Sperry’s, and Uggs. 


Toms are the most popular because every time someone buys a pair of Toms, another pair of Toms is donated to a kid in need of a pair of shoes. Toms can range from $45 to $85. 


Rainbows are the hottest flip flop out there. They come in colors of black, brown, white, pink, red, navy blue, and green. They are pretty expensive for a pair of flip flops. But, that hasn’t stopped the population on teenagers and young people buying them. Some of them also have diamonds on the band. The price ranges for Rainbows are around $40 to $60. 


Sperry’s are another demanding shoe everyone wants to wear. They are a comfortable slide on shoe and are made for people all ages. The good thing about Sperry’s is that they are waterproof and aren’t that expensive. They range from about $57 to $87. Sperry’s are made for everyone of all ages and that is another reason why they are so popular. 


The Uggs are a big demand in the winter time, but yet, most people still continue to wear them year round, mostly celebrities. Uggs are a type of boot made in Australia. They are usually brown or black on the outside, and the inside if filled with warm and soft fur. Most people wear Ugg boots with skinny jeans tucked inside the boot. The latest version of Uggs has sequences covered on the outside. They are a must buy for winter! Uggs usually have a price range at $89 to $160 dollars. They are the most expensive popular shoe, but they are definitely worth the money. 


If you don’t have a pair of Toms, Rainbows, Sperry’s, or Uggs, I’d advise you to go to your local shoe store and check them out!

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