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Hello! I am studying esthetics at an Aveda Institute after spending years in retail. I am proof that nothing turns out how you think it will, and that's a good thing. When you think you've got it figured out, you don't. Life would be boring otherwise, right?
Makeup, skincare, and psychology are my passions and I'm also happy to give advice on relationships, particularly for teenagers (so many things I wish I could have told myself a decade ago!) I'm happy to help fellow abuse survivors as well.
I'm a diehard SF Giants fan and also enjoy watching the Sharks and Niners. Addicted to music, especially The Gaslight Anthem. Oh, and my name is Krista. :)

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http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/images/products/Brushes/PinkPowderBrush1_300.jpg


anyone think that wud be a gud brush? for blushing?



also, what is a perfect way to wash a makeup brush

They make makeup brush cleaner. They have the daily kind:
http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P208011&categoryId=B70

The kind you use every two weeks or so:
http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P148002&categoryId=B70

And wipes for on the go:
http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P71611&categoryId=B70

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17/f. I've always thought denim jackets were really cute, but I've never bought one because I'm not sure what pants to wear with it. I wear jeans all the time... but if I wear jeans AND a denim jacket, will I look like I have a denim fetish? If anyone else has a denim jacket, what pants do you wear with it? I'm pretty normal sized, so any suggestions are appreciated!

I think it looks tacky when people wear denim and denim. Try it with khaki pants or shorts, or colored bottoms- like a red or white skirt.

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I always wear black eyeliner and mascara wherever I go. The problem is, it always bleeds! I don't think it's my mascara-- i think it's the eyeliner.

So what can i do? Does anybody else have this problem?

What's a good eyeliner that's not too expensive?
Thanks in advance. :)

First of all, use a good, waterproof eyeliner. I love Revlon ColorStay:
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=36357&catid=98579&cmbProdBrandFilter=19652
I've been in extreme humidity, at the beach in the water, it's never melted on me. Also, you need to apply it right to make it stay.
When you apply your face makeup, smudge a small amount of concealer on your eyelids. Set with translucent powder.
Now draw on your eyeliner and apply your eyeshadow on top. If you want a more defined look, smudge a small amount of dark eyeshadow over it.

You can also try using a makeup sealant to keep it in place. There's Model in a Bottle:
http://www.adiscountbeauty.com/page549.html

Benefit She-Laq:
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P1288&searchString=benefit%20she-laq

Or the cheaper option, a little bit of clear mascara:
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=149112&catid=98577&cmbProdBrandFilter=17206

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http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/images/products/Brushes/brush1.jpg




can i use that kind of vrush flor my BLUSH

or is it toooo big?


its actually meant to be for bronzer but i think blush and bronzer can sumtyms be the same


yeas so is it tooo big for a blush brush?

thanks

Technically you can, but I really wouldn't recommend it. It doesn't have a rounded tip, so it's gonna make your blush look streaky and unnatural. Something like a kabuki blush or actual blush brush would be better:
http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/index.cfm/product/1584_37/italian-badger-blush-brush.cfm

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Not shure what catagory this would go under.

But I have to polls for you please put your answers for each.

1.) Who do you want to win Americas Best Dance Crew 2?
Super Crew or SoReal Cru?

2.)Out of all of the crews who did you want to win?

Leave me your answers. Thanks! : )

SoRealCru, although at this point I don't even care. I was really disappointed that Fanny Pack was eliminated. They had the best technique, most entertaining, different every week. I especially liked their last performance. And I'll admit that I kind of wanted Sass X 7...not to win obviously, but to stay on a little longer, because again the technique, real dancers, and they showed so much potential for change.

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My name is Phyllis. I dont really know how to work this thing but i have a lot of bold spots in my hair and i am also embarassed. I dyed my hair way too much & now my hair is falling out so bad. I want to know will this really work and how much will it cost me. Please send me an email asap. i also want to know how long the procedure will take. Thanks!

Okay, please don't think I've making fun of you, because this will sound like a joke. But I know several people that this has happened to (because of dying) and Rogaine for Women has worked wonders. It really does make your hair grow back. You can buy it in drugstores.

You also need to use super moisturizing shampoo and conditioner (Neutrogena makes a good one) and deep condition quite often. Oddly enough, olive oil works really well.

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what does ftw mean? i know it could mean fuck the what or fuck the world, but what else and why do so many people use it? o-0

Right here:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=ftw

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what does anyone think of this eyeliner?

http://www.walgreens.com/store/pickcolor.jsp?id=prod3866799&CATID=304787&skuid=sku3865649&V=G&ec=frgl_547592&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=sku3865649

I bought it in blue and brown and really didn't like it. The actual liner part is too soft and really easy to break off (and that never happens to me), the color doesn't show up, and it has no staying power. For whatever reason, this version is a lot better:
http://www.walgreens.com/store/pickcolor.jsp?CATID=304788&navAction=jump&navCount=1&skuid=sku3865644&id=prod3866795
But it's still not good.
Walgreen's has a brand called Jordana, they have absolutely amazing rollup eyeliners for dirt cheap (2 or 3 bucks each). Blend well, stay put, comes in tons of colors, is department store quality (I'm convinced it's made by L'oreal, the packaging is the same). Another good kind is Revlon ColorStay.
Here's the Jordana:
http://jordana.com/easyeyeliner.htm

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how do you know when you love someone?

I wouldn't know, but here's one of my favorite quotes:

"And that's what I think love is. When your hindsight's twenty-twenty and you wouldn't change a thing."
(from The Pact by Jodi Piccoult...such an amazing book)

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my cell bill was over 200$ and i don't know how it happened. i have unlimited text and unlimited internet use (which we pay a standard fee per month for) and my sister, who uses her phone as often as i do and in the same way only had a bill of about 40$.

if we pay to have, like, 1500 minutes (between the 4 of us in our family) what would cause my bill to be 200$?

please don't tell me to call them, we're going to, i just want an idea of what could make my bill so high.

Most companies count internet use as airtime even if it's unlimited (it's sneaky), so I guess you could have gone over your minutes.

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I just got the new ipod nano, but it wont let me transfer my song from my itunes onto my ipod. how do i make that work? on my old ipod nano (not video) a thing came up on itunes that said "my ipod" and if you click on it then it would let you sync your ipod. my new one wont show the my ipod button thing. Can anyone help me?

I had the same problem. What it was is that only the new version of Itunes recognizes the newer ipod. You can download the new version for free, here's how:

Open Itunes.
On the Menu bar (the thing that says File, etc), click on Help, the last better, then Check For Updates. It should do the rest by itself.


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hi, i was wondering where i can find a program to transfer the songs from my ipod back into my itunes library. for free.. and also alllll of my songs, not just a trial version for 200 songs

You don't need a program.

When you plug your ipod into another computer it should ask you if you want to sync or transfer purchases. Hit transfer purchases and you're set. It does take a while, though.

If it doesn't do it by itself, right click on the icon for your ipod in the left bar and Transfer Purchases should be there.

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Okay, dont ask why but I need the dirtiest song you have ever heard of.
Name and Singer both would be helpfull


Thanks

I can't think of very many...

"Wait (The Whisper Song"- Ying Yang Twins
"Play"- David Banner

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when i apply foundation with a damp sponge, wont the ponge suck in the foundation and itll get wasted!



is a foundation brush a good option also?

thanks

No, it's actually the opposite. When you put foundation right on a makeup sponge, it has a tendency to suck it up. When it already has water it in, there's less room for it to suck up the foundation. Using it damp saves you foundation and gives you a dewy, more natural finish.

A foundation brush works well too, for more sheer coverage, you do have to blend with your fingers afterwards. If you're going to get that, get the kind of foundation that comes with a built in brush, like Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Liquid (it's a new product so I couldn't find a link).

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o.k. i hate it when at the mall or stores the sales person always ask me if i need help and they talk to me like they know me. i dont want to be rude so i say no but it seem like they only do it to make you spend more money. and that makes me mad. would anyone angry that is annoying and what would you do to like put an end to it.

You have to remember that sales people are people, too. I worked in retail and customers could be very, very rude. They're not talking to you because they like it, it's their job, and they'll get in trouble if they don't. And if their managers want you to spend more money- nothing wrong with that. Businesses need to make profit to keep food on the table for the employees.
I know it would make me mad when people were jerks, so be polite. When you're asked if you need help, just say "no thanks" or "not right now, thanks" and move on. No need to get offended. Nothing is going to put an end to it, it's called customer service and is used in pretty much all stores. If you ever get a job in retail, you'll totally understand.

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whats a foundation that stays on all day under 15 bucks thanks! =]

Revlon Colorstay. The real trick to making your foundation stay on though: apply it with a damp sponge and set it with a pressed or loose powder. Otherwise it comes right off.

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I was wondering if anyone knew any songs that had to do with hating boys and how you don't need them. I have a few that I know but I need more. I'm going through a really tough break up and songs always help me out. That'd be awesome, I'd really appreciate it.

For example: Ones I have currently are:
Last Thing by Diana Anaid
I Dont Wanna Be In Love by Good Charlotte

You and Your Hand- Pink
Single- Natasha Bedingfield
Me, Myself, and I- Beyonce
Take A Bow- Rihanna
I Don't Need A Man- Pussycat Dolls
Tear Away- Drowning pool
Pieces- Sum 41
Until The End- Breaking Benjamin
I Stand Alone- Godsmack
I Belong To Me- Jessica Simpson
Finally Made Me Happy- Macy Gray

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What should I bring to a babysitting job and what should I wear?

Bring anything you can find to entertain the kids. Kids movies, board games, old toys. Bring a snack in case (for you).

Wear something comfortable and appropriate. A tee shirt, jeans, and sneakers. Make sure nothing shows when you bend over, minimal makeup. Hair in a ponytail.

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http://janecosmetics.com/products_EYES.asp


which one is the one youre talking baout?

sorry i just really reaLLY REALLY want it and i dont know if its still in stock


this is the one i was talking about the one i realllllyyy wanted:



http://www.google.com/product_url?q=http://www.ecrater.com/product.php%3Fpid%3D2662160&fr=AG9WstvZXLIv4R-w0k3KvtOQB9du6033YEdPFNpDb1uKF21gNcFJi88lX7eweoLEnaIsSJxNcprGqHK-61qmO_ZtzQJSiAWKKwAAAAAAAAAA&gl=us&hl=en&sa=title

It's not on the first page you showed, but it's the same one as the second line. It comes in black, brown, and blue, i think. I remember it because it looks just like the L'oreal but is way cheaper.

Your best bet? Call your local Walgreen's, ask them to look for it.

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Alright, I have TONS of pictures on my photobucket. I dont feel like deleting any or anything. So to prevent stalkers from stalking me.. please reply to this if youre willing to help, then Ill send you the link to my photobucket. Because I need help picking pictures for myspace. I just want like 5-10 NORMAL looking pictures in other people's opinions. Cause I can never tell. I take weird pictures hah. Thanks!

I'm definitely not a stalker (17 year old girl) and I do this for my friends all the time. Let me know if you want me to help.

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