Be Heard, Make a Difference

July 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Martin Luther King, Jr.

Cover of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Making a difference; it’s one of those things few of us consider when it comes to ourselves. Sure, we might think of Martin Luther King and his “I have a Dream” speech, or we might consider our next door neighbor who attends every political caucus that comes around. We may even consider the lady who shares her opinion in the newspaper, or the guy that’s never afraid to share what he’s been doing in his life, even if he’s just met someone.

We believe we’re different. And that’s where we’re wrong. We can even make a difference without speaking out loud. Here’s how:

  • What you wear may show someone where you work or what you enjoy for entertainment and initiate a conversation to remember. The color of your hair might springboard a great visit.
  • What you share in a letter to a roommate or family member may be treasured for a lifetime without you even knowing it or something written in your journal might be shared with a friend who is struggling.
  • You may be in the midst of an online school research, and find a college online at eLearners.com; you might share what you’ve learned by sending your friend information about your chosen school and focus. Perhaps your friend just needs a little boost to get going.
  • Perhaps you help someone clean up their yard, or hand a sack of food to a homeless man.

Making a difference can mean speaking up, but when it doesn’t, the power may be even stronger. Just think of the last time someone did something for you without saying a word.

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Express Yourself Through Dress Code

July 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Girl in prom dress, USA, 1950s.

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It can be hard to manage a dress code, especially when you want to express yourself through your makeup or tattoos. The good news is that if you are creative enough, you may be able to get a bit of your sense of fashion and style in. Sometimes, you do have to be creative to pull it off, though.

Tips for Expression

Take a look at a few of the fun ways you can express yourself. Even when a dress code is in place, there are ways to work around it.

  • Know the limits. Find out what the dress code is. Read it. If you have questions, ask them so there is no confusion later on.
  • Choose clothing items that fit your fashion sense but do not break the rules. For example, choose makeup in the colors you like, but do not wear too much of it, if that is not allowed.
  • Are you struggling to find something that works? If you cannot find clothing that fits your sense of style, create your own. Creating your own clothing can be a fun learning experience. Learn how to do it so you can allow your expression to come through.
  • You can learn to make everything from baby costumes to prom dresses and even clothing for your toddlers that fit your style, even if there is a dress code to follow. You can also find a variety of products ready-made through specialty providers online.

Having fun with your clothing is something you can often do. However, most of the time, doing so in a way that does not offend others is important.

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Expressing Yourself While Still Adhering to Dress Codes

June 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Las Vegas BLVD : dress-code 

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If you live on the edge of fashion; that is, you don’t worry about what everyone else is wearing, you have your own style, and then that’s fine. You probably have a lot of fun.

However, you know that there are times when your extreme fashion tastes simply cannot be flaunted. You may not like it, but that doesn’t change it. So, you look for ways to continue expressing yourself even when faced with dress codes or times when you have to tone it down, at least a little.

Fortunately, there are ways you can do this without feeling as though you’re sacrificing your tastes. Here are a few examples of what you can do.

If you have tattoos, and the dress code of your school or workplace states that these must be covered, or if you have multiple piercings and only earrings or the very smallest, barely noticeable jewelry is allowed, simply come up with some creative ways to adhere to the policies.

For visible tattoos, keep a light wrap handy—something that will sufficiently cover the tattoo but won’t make you uncomfortable in warmer temperatures. Or simply use a large bandage to cover visible tattoos.

Remove piercings if your dress code dictates it. You can wait until the last minute before you walk in the door in the morning to do this, and re-insert them as soon as you are out the door in the afternoon. The holes won’t grow up in that short amount of time, and knowing that you have your jewelry with you ready to be popped back in will make you happy.

 

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Making a Fashion Statement

May 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Every person is unique, and as a unique person, you are entitled to make any fashion statement that you like. The clothing that you wear, the way that you style your hair, your piercings and tattoos, and every other aspect of your physical appearance can come together to create any fashion statement of your choosing.

Making a Fashion Statement

How you display your fashion sense is ultimately up to you, but you should be aware of the fact that you can really say a lot about who you are. When you wear name brand clothing such as LRG Clothes or style your hair in a trendy way, you are giving the people around you a little bit of insight into who you are. You are making a statement or sharing a message with what you are wearing and how you conduct yourself visually.

Fashion is an art form, a medium through which you can tell people about who you are, or share a specific message. Use hair styles, hair colors and cuts, accessories and shoes, purses, tops and bottoms, and other aspects of your fashion sense to create a message, whether that message is to set a trend or following one. It is simply important to realize that you can treat clothing as more than simply staying warm or covering up in a comfortable way. What you wear can also be used to create and share messages, to lend insight into personality, to set trends and to follow trends depending on how you are feeling that day.

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Extreme Fashion For The Cautious Individual – Temporary Tattoos And Piercing

May 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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All of us have, at some point of time or the other, contemplated about extreme fashion accessories to improve our style quotient. We often have thought of going in for a tattoo or a piercing to prove that we have it to be the most fashionable individual around. Some of us have gone ahead and taken the idea to its logical conclusion while others developed cold feet and preferred to stay in the background.

Well, there is no harm in trying out extreme fashion every once in awhile. If you are worried about its permanent consequences, you can go in for temporary options. Body piercing is a very cool option where you can easily create the illusion that you have pierced your skin without bringing the needle close to your skin.

You can make use of press-on accessories that will stick to your body as if they have been pierced and fitted. These accessories can be removed without any difficulty. If you want to follow the latest trend of having the name of your spouse tattooed on your body, you can go in for a temporary tattoo that will fade as time goes by. This is particularly useful if you want to give a tribute to your boyfriend or girlfriend but are not confident of the permanency of your relationship.

Another advantage of going in for press on accessories is that there is very little health risk involved. A tattoo done from professional center will be safe but done from any other place may lead to infections or others such diseases. It is best to start with temporary accessories before choosing permanent extreme fashion solutions.

 

 

 

 

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Top 3 Nail Colors For Summer

May 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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With different seasons come different styles and color palates. Fall and winter are known for their dark warm shades, while spring and summer bring bright and happy colors. Finding a good nail polish that won’t chip is not as easy as it sounds though, especially if you want nail colors that will make your nails stand out and look great.

The number one nail color for summer is any shade of pink, especially in bright neon and summery hues. On the runway, bright pink and salmon were popular colors. NYC brand nail polish, Lime Crime and Expressions are great brands to buy that won’t chip.

The second most popular color for summer is bright orange, which can be found in any shade from flame orange to tangerine. Oranges are great for beach days. Make sure you look for a waterproof top coat to go over your nails to save them from water damage and chipping.

The third top nail color for summer is any shade of bright, eye-catching yellow. Butter yellows and sunshine colors were seen paired with sundresses and shorts and tee combos on the runway this season. Go to coupon sites like www.offers.com to find coupons for money off a manicure and pedicure at your local salon.

Bright colors have always been the pick for summer, but this season bright colors are paired with slick top coats and a specific type of overcoat called “crackle,” which makes your color look shimmery and cracked above the bottom coat color.

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Keeping Up with the Latest Fashion Trends for Accessories and Where to Find Them

April 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment

If you’re like most people, you know that often it is the accessories that make the most impact on fashion trends. Even last year’s styles can look fresh and updated with the right jewelry.

For many people, choosing the right accessories includes body art—either tattooing or piercing. Some people are in a position to “go all out”, getting as many tattoos or piercings as they wish, while others have to be slightly more discreet. There are accessories available that fit both styles.

You Don’t Have to Spend a Lot to be Trendy

Purchasing accessories, such as jewelry, shoes, purses or bags, and other things, does not have to be expensive. You can find bargains online as well as in second hand or consignment shops. You can use your Reach card prepaid Visa at almost all of these places so you don’t have to worry about spending cash, writing a check, or using another credit card.

When you write a check or use a credit card that is not a prepaid card, you may be tempted to spend more than you have. With a prepaid card, this is less likely to happen because you know exactly how much you can spend.

And when it comes to getting tattoos or piercings, it’s all right to comparison shop but you want to make sure the store uses good sanitation and hygiene methods. Don’t risk an infection just to save a few dollars. Instead, look for those places that are well-maintained but still offer services within the range you have set on your card.

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Color and Style Makeover for Spring

April 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Spring reminds people of rejuvenation and renewal. Flowers bloom, the sun shines brighter, and people have a general feeling of contentment, knowing that cold winter days are gone, at least for a while.

In keeping with the warm feelings of spring, you can go lighter and feel breezier, with hairstyles and makeup as well. You can try something new without making drastic changes by going lighter and brightening up the colors in your makeup bag.

Give hair body and fullness

Even if you rarely cut your hair, using a razor to trim off split ends, or even out the bottom by half an inch, will add a look of fullness to your hair.

Go lighter

Whether your hair is light brown, chestnut brown, or ash blonde, adding caramel or gold highlights all over your head strategically, gives the appearance of the sun shining through your hair.

Blush and Go

Like the flowers that bloom when spring arrives, you can go brighter with pink blush for the cheeks and rosy red on the lips, for a warm and bright sun-kissed look.

Accessorize accessorize!

Large, brightly colored hats and tote bags are perfect for complimenting a sundress or a casual sport top and shorts. Mix and match the colors, because the coming of the warm weather means that anything goes.

Wear just the right necklace or bracelet to accent the look you want to achieve. Whether going out on the town on a warm spring night, or dining at your favorite restaurant, choose jewelry to match your mood, and your outfit.

Be ready for spring showers and bring along an umbrella so you are ready for anything.

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Mineral Makeup

March 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Many people today turn to mineral makeup as their savior. We see celebrities, friends, and family members using mineral makeup instead of the common makeup they used to use. What makes mineral makeup so good and why are so many people using it?

Many people use mineral makeup for the obvious reason: because it looks good. Mineral makeup blends well with skin and gives you a natural looking skin tone while covering up blotches and imperfections that we so easily avoid.

Mineral makeup is made up of natural crushed minerals combined into powders to create foundation, blush, eye shadow, and other types of makeup. Some of these minerals act as a natural sunblock, blocking rays for up to SPF 20.

It has been reported that mineral makeup is good for people that suffer from acne. Because mineral makeup does not clog pores, is oil free and anti-inflammatory, it is better for your skin than regular makeup. Because of this, you can use concealer without irritating those areas, and they will heal faster than if you use a regular concealer. People have also reported that they have slept with the mineral makeup on and have not woken up with breakouts.

Mineral makeup is great for sensitive skin because it does not contain alcohol and dyes like most makeup does. While some makeup can produce allergic reactions, there is little allergic reaction that occurs with people while using mineral makeup.

Keep in mind that different companies use different ingredients so not every type of mineral makeup is the same. If you have allergic reactions to other makeup, you should research the ingredients to different types of mineral makeup before you purchase it and possibly see a dermatologist.

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Getting a Safe Piercing

March 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment

When you’re thinking about getting a piercing, you’ve probably heard many horror stories. You don’t want an inexperienced piercer to prick your skin and cause infection. What can you do to get a safe piercing?

Go to a professional piercer. There are many places where you don’t need a license to pierce, but that can be very dangerous. Avoid places in the mall where you will usually find less experienced piercers.

There are many piercings where, if you hit the wrong nerve, a lot more damage can occur than just an infection. Make sure that you are going to someone with experience and don’t do it yourself. You can go to the place you are looking into and talk to the piercer. Let them know you are looking into getting a piercing and that you want to know about their experience and why you should go to them. If they can tell you, and even show you samples of their work or explain their procedure to you, they can probably be trusted.

Make sure they are using sterile needles and jewelry before they pierce you. They should open the package in front of you so that you know the equipment is sterile. The jewelry should also come from a sealed package.

Gloves should also be used when you are getting a new piercing. It can be dangerous if things aren’t sterile, and the piercer should take every precaution they can. They should be wearing gloves when they give you your piercing.

Getting a new piercing can be scary. That’s why you should make sure the person performing the procedure is experienced and is using sterile equipment. Don’t risk your health for a cheap piercing.

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