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theres this new thing. like, you can wear contact lenses [with color!] even if you have clear vision.

well ive had eye infection before [because of eyeliner] and someday i really want to use those like for speacial occasions [etc] to make me look attractive. [i also believe that bright eyes look better than dark eyes]

the deal is, do you think it will hurt my eye or cause infection if i use it because ive had eye infection before?

please give me advice thanks!

well there are definitly risks for these contacts. but i do know that color contacts are perfectly safe to use if you are also trying to correct your vision. since you've had an eye infection from eyeliner before that shows that your eyes are sensitive and you have to be careful what you put in them

but overall i would say that they are safe to wear as long as you buy them from a well known brand such as O2 Optix or acuve. but if you buy them from a brand you've never heard of, them it can be a little iffy.

i hope i've helped =]

***IN ADDITION FROM FEEDBACK***

no i'm not positive that o2 optix and acuve sell color lenses for clear vision. but i do know that acuve sells them for correcting your vision. personally i don't know any brands that sell colored contacts for clear vision because i use contacts to correct my vision...lol. but my point was that if your going to buy colored contacts for clear vision make sure you buy them from a well known brand.

sorry if this doens't help much.

read this:
http://www.allaboutvision.com/contacts/colors.htm

and go here:
http://www.freshlookcontacts.com/

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So i like this guy and yes we do talk online sometimes. but at school we never talk coz i think were both too shy. he`s one year younger than me but were both in the same grade. My friend (who is friends with him) told me that he only goes out with girls because theyre "HOT". [and i also think that too sometimes]i really like him and all but i dont want to be with him. It seems like i dont know what that means but i also fantasize of being with him. I wonder if he asks me out, .. should i say yes or no? I think about him everyday and night. But im not obsessed. i Hope this doesnt sound confusing and i hope you can help. please&thank you. [:

i understand completely what your going through...the same thing happens to me sometimes. what i think is going on is that secretly you WANT to be with him...but then when you think about it more you realize that you don't want to go out with him because he only goes out with HOT girls and that is a little concieted.

so if i were you start a list of the reasons why you should go out with him and why you shouldn't and see which is bigger. or answer this. would you be ok dating him knowing that one of the only reason's he asked you out is that your hot? if that bothers you then don't do it.

sorry that i can't help you more but i don't want to just tell you yes or no because i don't really know this guy and you need to decide for yourself.

good luck!

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i have a fat stomach and fat thighs, do u know what i can do to lose weight there?


ps. (i admit it, i am not a PATIENT person! "/)

13/f

well there is no way to lose it like really fast. but you can lose about 3 pounds in one week. it really depends on your body.

you should probably cut back on junk food and stop drinking soda all together. if you drink a lot of soda, then stopping will help you lose weight fast. you should try eating more fruit, drinking milk, eating more fiber, and never skip breakfast. i actually read somewhere that people who eat breakfast are thinner than people who skip breakfast. here is just a sample meal plan:

BREAKFAST: a bowl of high fiber ceral with skim or low fat milk. and a piece of fruit of your choice. this will give you fiber, calcium, and energy all in one meal =]

LUNCH: try a turkey and low fat cheese sandwhich on wheat bread. then eat a piece of fruit, and maybe a small snack like a few pretzels or sugar free jello.

DINNER: if your parents cook dinner then just eat one serving of whatever they make and try cutting down on the amount of butter and salt you put on your foods. another healthy trick is to use tomatoe sauce on spaghetti instead of butter and salt.

SNACK: try eating some low fat yogurt, or a healthy granola bar (try Quaker Chewy Bars in the 90 calorie packs)

TIP: drink a lot of water! it is recommended to drink about 64 ounces of water a day. water helps flush out your body. so drink up!

now you should probably exercise as well. try doing crunches, squats, bicycles, or any other exercise about 3 days a week. then on your off days do a cardio workout such as running, jogging, dancing, pilates, DDR, or even riding a bike.

i know you said you are not patient...but there is no miracle solution out their or why else would there be any overweight people left?? so really patience is the key and if you cave and eat badly for a day or two don't get discouraged and quit...just steer yourself back on track.

also don't let this weight thing control your life. for example if your at a party don't just sit there and not eat, go ahead and eat that piece of cake and drink soda...just don't go overboard. try one piece of cake and one soda then switch to water or juice.

good luck!!

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What hair straightener would you MOST recommend?
Not just a CHI because everyone has one; I mean a really good quality flat iron.
A Tourmaline? A Metropolis?
And if you do recommend a CHI, what make of it? The turbo? The original?
Thanks so much.

your probably looking for some fancy expensive straightener...but i'm in love with my Conair one. it is like $25 and you can buy it at CVS or any drugstore and it is amazing. i have thick coarse hair and it can straighten my hair in 15 minuters or less.

here is a picture of it from walgreens:

http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=100318&navAction=jump&navCount=0&id=prod402215#

i use that one but the comb part on the side of it are detachable and i take that part of it off so it is just a straightener. if your going to buy it i would recommend straightening your whole head using the turbo button unless you have thin hair.

http://www.conair.com/product_info.php?products_id=59

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I have a large underskin pimple, I think they're called Cystic pimples? Well its right next to the end of my eyebrow and when I woke up my whole eye was swollen shut from it. It hurts very badly, its quite red, and its a large bump. How can I get rid of it asap? Thanks!

apply an acne medication that contains salilyic acid. it will help it come out quicker and once it forms a white head you can pop it.

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I want to dye my hair blonde. Right now, I'm a brunette, and I am SOO scared that I won't like it!!
I was wondering --> If I dye it blonde, and I don't like it, can I just ask the hair dressers to dye it back, or would I have to pay more?

before you go and buy wash out stuff at walmart or something read this. if you are a brunette and you want blonde hair the only way for you hair to get lighter is by bleaching out your color and THEN adding the blonde color. it isn't as easy as going dark because then you can just cover up your existing color with a darker color. so i you don't bleach your hair FIRST then your brown hair will just turn a reddish/orangy color.

i'm not trying to scare you lol i'm just letting you know the facts before hand so you don't learn the hard way =]

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I AM;

-5'2
-petite body
-i have olvie toned skin [italian]
-brown and blonde hair [medium length]
-huge bright brown eyes
-i can will dress my makeup and what not around the dress but keep in mind i have 2 peircings. which i wouldnt mind incorrperating.
-i want to look elgant and pretty with a bit of edgyness.
any ideas?
at least maybe color ideas?
or length?

THANKYOU!

wear green! like an olive/sage green color. it would look AMAZING on you. it would compliment your skin tone and hair and it will make your eyes stand out.

i know a lot of people that wear really pretty nice dresses and then wear converse shoes. you could try that or wear a cool necklace, braclet, earrings or headband to make you stand out.

or if you really want to stand out try wearing a red or plum colored dress like this one:

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=Dresses&product%5Fid=2033286138&Page=2

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=Dresses&product%5Fid=2031287670&Page=4

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=Dresses&product%5Fid=2027536479&Page=5

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=Dresses&product%5Fid=2033210673&Page=10#

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=Dresses&product%5Fid=2032506333&Page=11

those are just some of the dresses that i liked...but anything that is red, plum, or olive green will look amazing on you.

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I want to get my haircut soon but I'm really not sure what I want it to look like.
I have a square shaped face so I need a haircut that will suit me, and I'd also like it if it made my face look less square.
People say I look like Keira Knightley and I'd really like a haircut that made me look more like her. So, I have a square-shaped face, big eyes, average-sized nose and a small mouth.
So if you know a haircut that would suit me would you please describe it to me and it would be really good if you could include a link to a picture of that haircut (from google images or something).
Oh, and please don't say to get a pixie cut, I know keira knightley had one once but I really don't want one.
Thanks, xxx

here are some pictures:

you don't need to get your hair this lenght...but i think the bangs would look good:
http://www.eog.com/uploadedImages/images/WOMEN/3_G.jpg

i have a squarish face too..and i have side bangs and i just love them.
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/214/sep2406004zb2.jpg

^that is me =]

so tell your hairdresser that you would like side sweeping bangs and layers. if you want to make your hair look less squarish then don't get your hair cut above your chin.

good luck =]

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ok i'm a little bit of a neat freak because i have to have everything organized. so, my mom is like the total opposite, but she keeps messing up my room after i've organized it, and also she tells me to fix it whenever she makes a mess of it. i have seriously had it! i'm about to put a lock on the door for whenever i go to school because she knows that she's doing it and thats what pisses me off the most. she's like a little girl and i really can't deal with this mess anymore. i've already told her. ?

i'm the same way. i'm super organized. well if she doesn't understand how it makes you feel. start organizing her room. i now that sounds weird but then she might get annoyed that your messing up her stuff. if that doesn't work just sit her down and really tell her how you feel. she's your mom she should understand.

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Does anyone have any recipes (or links to recipes) for healthy snacks that are quick and easy to make?

well i don't really have recipes. but you could try apples and peanut butter or celery and peanut butter. try low fat yogurt. or a fruit smoothie NOT a milkshake. or you could just eat fruit. that is really good =]haha acutally right as i'm typing this i'm eating cheese on crackers with orange juice. haha so that is a good choice too.

good luck!

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I am 15 and I live in the state of Florida. (Daytona Area) and I need a job badly. My parents are pressuring me about it and Im tired of not being able to buy things I need nor want. (like clothes or foods)Does anyone know anywhere who will hire me at the age of 15??

well i don't live in florida, but try asking around. try going to small businesses (not like big chains like 7-11) try a local bakery, coffee shop, toy store, pizza place. many actually do hire at 15. i also know that mcdonalds does hire at 15. but like the girl below me says, i'm 15 but i babysit and i make more babysitting then i would with any job. so just keep that in mind.

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i was thinking of getting my 12 year old cousin this bag from abercrombie for christmas: http://www.abercrombiekids.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10101&catalogId=10851&parentCategoryId=12103&childCatgroupId=12103&categoryId=12148&productId=2&langId=-1 in white.. && i was wondering if it would be to big for a 12 year old ? im buying it for her as a purse, not a bookbag. thanks!

personally i don't think that those bags make good purse. most girls use them as bookbags for school. and i especially don't think that it would make a good purse for a 12 year old because the bags are kind've big, and if she's 12 then it will be really big for her.

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Okay so me and my best friend Ashley have been best friend for years now…every since childhood. We just recently…well in September…met these two guys Tom and Mark. Tom and mark have been best friends for years also. Tom like Ashley and Mark likes me. Tom is older than mark and Im older than Ashley and tom and Ashley have the same favorite colors, foods, drinks, etc. as do me and mark. We all have the same exact favorite band and have the EXACT same personalities…Toms matching ashleys exactly and mike matching marks exactly even though all four of us are basically identical. We are all the same ages and in the same grade and live in the same area. We all love the same things and hate the same things. We all love the same exact other bands and have the same exact taste in music. We all grew up the same way and have very similar families. I got my first kiss with mark at the last concert the four of us went to and now Ashley…almost a month later…is going to be getting her first kiss with tom at this next concert were going to. Both concerts being at the same place. Tom and mark are in a band and play guitar and bass as do me and Ashley. They have a show on satureday and are going to ask us to be their girlfriends at the show on Saturday so me and Ashley will be asked out on the same day by these guys. This is too perfect to be true. I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO! IM SO FLIPPING HAPPY AND AHH!

after reading this it doesn't seem like you need any advice. so just be happy that you've found them!

good luck with everything =]

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Help! My dog at a choclate Ho Ho! It was not the brand name Ho Ho however same thing. She only got ahold of one of them. I called the company and they said that it was a little under 1oz for what she ate. I have been looking online and I am seeing some places saying it could kill her and others saying it will make her sick. I am really worried! Does anyone know? She is not acting any different. She is about 15 lbs. I also do not know what category of choclate this would be under. I know it is not Bakers however that is it.; I called the company and they said that they could not help me! Please help!

Thanks,

just watch your dog closly. if she starts acting funny then take her to the vet RIGHT AWAY!

if this makes you feel any better, my neighbors golden retriever ate a whole chocolate cake and she just threw it back up later.

but for your dog i think it also depends on the size of the dog. do you have a big dog? if yes then i think he can handle it. but if he is a realy tiny dog then it might affect him more.

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I'm thinking about buying a wig, mainly cause my hair is just crappy, and I have been told by many, many hairstylest that there is no hope for my hair.

What is the best type of wig to buy?
What online site has them cheapest?
Will people notice its a wig?

Right now I have a little longer than shoulder lenth. If I buy one of those cap things that go under wigs, then you won't tell I have hair right? Or will there be like a buldge or something?

18/f

i think that this is something that you should be taking to your hairstylist about. but i'm sure that if you wear a wig properly then their won't be a buldge and nobody should be able to tell the difference because many actors actresses wear them for different movies and you can't tell.

take for example orlando bloom as legalos in Lord of the Rings:

no wig:
http://cdn-channels.netscape.com/gallery/i/b/bloom/Gallo_AG827804.jpg

with wig:
http://sorenz.dk/orlando%20bloom%201.jpg

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thanx for your help have you ever done this before how do you know it works and by the way i got hurt at a game and i couldn't practice for 6 weeks

are you the cheerleader who asked about losing weight? sorry but you didn't say who you were and i answer a lot of questions. but asuming you are then yes i have done some of those things before. i know that cutting down on junk food really helps. currently since i eat a lot less junk food then i used to i weight a lot less. and soda is just unneccisary calories. i used to drink a lot of soda too. i drank a can of pepsi every night. but now i only occasionaly drink a diet coke. so i do know from personal experience that not drinking soda does help.

well since you couldn't practice for 6 weeks that might be the reason that you have gained weight. try doing some extra exercises at home to make up for the practices that you missed. trying going for a jog or doing some crunches at night. but don't overdo it or else you will just gain muscle and then you won't lose any weight.

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hi i was wondering im 13 and i have acne..does it go away when you get older? If it does what age does it stop growing and go away?
Thanks!
I greatly appreciate it!

its different with everybody. some people stop getting acne at 16, some 18, and some even get it as adults. so i'm sorry if that didn't really help your or answer your question, but its true.

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ok im a cheerleader and i gained 25 pounds how do i get it off. my coach said if i dont i cant be flyer anymore please help me.
Thank you!

well since you're probably already exercising enough since your a cheerleader, i would take a look at what your eating. try cutting down on your snacks, stop drinking soda (if you are), and don't eat after 6:00 at night. if you happen to eat dinner after 6:00 then just don't eat anything after dinner.

good luck!

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im 5f 6inch and 165 lbs . i always feel fat and wanna know if yo uhave any advise on how to lose weight FAST !

well there is no way to lose it like really fast. but you can lose about 3 pounds in one week. it really depends on your body.

you should probably cut back on junk food and stop drinking soda all together. if you drink a lot of soda, then stopping will help you lose weight fast. you should try eating more fruit, drinking milk, eating more fiber, and never skip breakfast. i actually read somewhere that people who eat breakfast are thinner than people who skip breakfast. here is just a sample meal plan:

BREAKFAST: a bowl of high fiber ceral with skim or low fat milk. and a piece of fruit of your choice. this will give you fiber, calcium, and energy all in one meal =]

LUNCH: try a turkey and low fat cheese sandwhich on wheat bread. then eat a piece of fruit, and maybe a small snack like a few pretzels or sugar free jello.

DINNER: if you young and you parents cook dinner then just eat one serving of whatever they make and try cutting down on the amount of butter and salt you put on your foods. another healthy trick is to use tomatoe sauce on spaghetti instead of butter and salt.

SNACK: try eating some low fat yogurt, or a healthy granola bar (try Quaker Chewy Bars in the 90 calorie packs)

TIP: drink a lot of water! it is recommended to drink about 64 ounces of water a day. water helps flush out your body. so drink up!

now you should probably exercise as well. try doing crunches, squats, bicycles, or any other exercise about 3 days a week. then on your off days do a cardio workout such as running, jogging, dancing, pilates, DDR, or even riding a bike.

remember to be patient and over time you will see a difference!

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okay heres the deal.

im 13.
i weigh 112
5'3
..

i want to weigh 108.
have nicer legs.
nd u know the fat under your weist nd obove ur hip bone? i want that complete gone nd FLATT.
any ideas?

thanks in advance i really apriciate any help there is . =)

i'm 15, 5'3", and i weight 106 and i STILL have a little pouch of fat below my belly button. i mean my pouch is small but it is still there. so the point to this is that your weight is not what makes you thin or fat.

but anyways on to you =] for your stomach do crunchs (like the girl below me said) and also do bicycles.

http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:EIRvwHScqnairM:http://exercise.about.com/library/graphics/bike2.jpg

http://exercise.about.com/library/graphics/bike1.jpg

now for you legs try doing squats.


for eating right, DO NOT go on a diet just start incorporating healthy foods like milk, fruits, and fiber into your meals.

good luck!

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