5-minute Face

Hey! If you've come here to find a very elaborate, full on contouring, highlighting, and the whole deal, you're in the wrong place. I have never really been into doing all that - weddings and parties, maybe - for everyday wear. So when I saw this 5-minute makeup routine on Glamour, I thought it would be an easy way for me to change up my routine that still doesn't take a whole lot of time. I mean, come on, 5 minutes? Everybody (well almost everybody) has got a few short minutes to rock this super-easy way to look flawless! I hope you enjoy!

Dreadful Winter Skin Tips

So, it's getting to that time of year again...Winter! I know it's only the middle of September right now, but it'll be here before you know it, with the clear skies, brisk air, and gleaming newly fallen snow. But wait, there's also the dreadful dry skin, lips and hair that we all hate. I was looking for some tips on how to care for dry winter skin and I came upon this article, Top 7 skincare tips for winter, from The Times of India. I think these are some great tips, especially the lip balm. Enjoy!

Over 40 Ways to Wear a Scarf

Last night, I looking at all my scarfs I have and wondering, how am I going to wear these? I found this chart, and I am so going to look to this every time I wear a scarf. These ideas are from the Scarves Dot Net girls, and are so creative and fun, so here it is! Enjoy!

Going Nude (your face!)

       So I was surfing the inter-webs today, and I came across this blog post about The No-Makeup Challenge by the blog No More Dirty Looks. I thought it was very interesting, though not that surprising, that 70% of women wouldn't leave the house without their makeup tools. But then I thought, I never go anywhere without makeup on either! In this day and age, women and girls are so concerned about their appearance that going without "putting their face on" is a crime! Lately, I've been noticing some girls in my school that don't wear any makeup, and their face looks so clean and natural. Sometimes, I feel us girls are doing more harm to our bodies than good by using all these products. So, I propose we all try and step away from the eyeliners, bronzers, and blushes for a fresher look. I know it will be hard for some of us, including me, so believe in yourself! You all are beautiful in your own way :)

Sock Bun Tutorial

So, I know we've all had those days when you're running late, and you don't have enough time to do much of anything with your hair. Or you're having one of those days where your hair is just a lost cause. Well, stress no more! The sock bun has come to the rescue! But wait, what?? A sock in your hair? Yep! Socks now aren't only for keeping your little piggies warm.

What you'll need:

• 1 tube sock, rolled into a donut shape
• 2 hair bands
• A few bobby pins

Start out with straight or wavy hair. My hair is moderately curly and I have found that this works best when hair is straight or wavy.

Then, put your hair in a ponytail. I like my bun to be at my crown, so I put my ponytail there, but you can wear it anywhere.

Now for the sock part. Take a regular tube sock and cut off the toe. Roll the sock to where it looks like a donut. Put your ponytail through the hole; slide the sock to the tip of your hair, making sure you leave enough at the end to wrap the tips under the sock.

Roll the sock with your hair wrapped around it down, until you reach your head.

It may look a little messy, so you can take another hair band and just put it over the bun. Secure any stray hairs with bobby pins that the base of your bun. You can also add a little accessory, like a ribbon to the base, a bow, or a cute little floral pin!

And voila! It takes a total of no more than two minutes to do; it's so easy! Say buh-bye to bad hair days and helll-o to the sock bun!