Beauty & Hair Archive

The 3 Most Wearable Spring 2012 Makeup Trends

Written by Kendra - Arizona State University on February 7, 201212 Comments

Navy smokey eyes at Rodarte and Emanuel Ungaro

Spring is always my favorite time for experimenting with makeup – there are always so many fun runway trends to try! Unfortunately, many of the looks we see on the runways aren’t exactly real life-wearable unless you’re Lady Gaga or Niki Minaj. (Eyebrow appliques a la Gareth Pugh, anyone?) Below, I will go over the [...]

DIY Nail Art Tutorial: Runway-Inspired Floral Print

Written by Samantha - Georgetown University on February 1, 201221 Comments

Floral nail art inspired by the Giambattista Valli Spring 2012 florals

{Photo: ELLE.com} While 3D nail art has really been my thing lately (my last two tutorials have been on rhinestones and glitter), the other day I came across photos of the Giambattista Valli spring 2012 couture show, and it inspired me to switch gears; I’ve always wanted to try translating a runway look into nail art. The [...]

Makeup Brushes 101

Written by Imani - Cosumnes River College on January 31, 201219 Comments

One of the hardest decisions when first becoming makeup obsessed is choosing your makeup brushes. There are so many different brands and types that it can be hard to know where to start! I know that there are a ton of questions surrounding makeup brushes, such as, “Do you need a whole brush kit?” “Are [...]

3 Multi-Use Beauty Ingredients That Won’t Break the Bank

Written by Kendra - Arizona State University on January 24, 201231 Comments

I don’t know about all of you, but I am definitely not made of money. If I was, I would be buying every fabulous beauty product on the market! Fortunately, it’s easier than you think to get gorgeous on the cheap: Here are three DIY beauty ingredients that I believe can take the place of [...]