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i'm looking for some hair styling tips. i want to get a somewhat wavy look, but some what straight. i don't know what products to use, and i think i need a step by step instruction of how to style it liket his. i don't know how to explain it, so i will include some links to pictures:

http://www.tvsquad.com/images/2005/06/olsens.jpg
(on the left)

http://www.hissandpop.com/celebrities/l/lindsaylohan/photos/lindsay-lohan-004.jpg

http://www.marykateonline.com/picture/mary_kate_and_Ashley_olsen0007.jpg
(on the left)

http://www.andpop.com/images/emmaroberts2euwfynplr.jpg

if it helps i have somewhat wavy hair (but it's loose and not nice, so i ususally straighten it) and it's on the thicker side

http://beauty.ivillage.com/shop/prodreviews/0,,8kh5wvkl,00.html

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Can anyone give me good brands of Hair Straightners? Doesn't matter if expensive, just the best brands in your perspectives. Thanks.
NaImEE ♥

hot tools ceramic. heats up super fast and works well. the price isn't bad at all either.

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okay for school i need to come up with 3 abstract qualities that i want. they examples given were patience, self- confindence and intuition. does anyone have any other ideas? i know you dont know me but if you can list some more qualitites that would be awesome!

knowledge, passion, humor, strength, honesty, leadership, persistence, maturity, common sense, reliability, creativity, sensitivity, empathy. just a few, i hope they help!

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well my friend and i have planned a christmas party for tonight... we were just gonna eat and watch elf w/ everyone, but the movie stores are all out! i need party ideas...really bad! what can we do to take up 3 hours??! thanks i rate!

twister
kareoke
dancing
truth or dare
cranium
another movie
card games (spoons, poker, war, uno, skipbo, spaz)
hide and seek (sounds lame but it can be really fun)
charades
ive got this one game its pretty fun heres how you play:

Objective: Players rip Christmas trees behind their back.

Categories:
Christmas
Game type:
Passive. Little or no movement is required.
Players:
2 or more players.
Needed: Green construction paper.

Rules: Have players attempt to rip the sheet of construction paper into the shape of a Christmas tree -- behind their back. Players are not allowed to look at their creation until it is complete. Have players add a few red paper ornaments to their trees. Hang the works of art for everyone to judge. Give prizes for the best-looking trees.

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what are some excercizes i can do for my lower back/sides?

for your sides hold a weight (about 5 pounds) in each hand, and lean to one side. go as far as you can and you should feel a stretch. hold it for 30 seconds then switch sides. for your lower back..

http://www.nismat.org/orthocor/programs/lowback.html

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hey i have just broke up with my boyfriend we went out for 2 years! do u have any ideas on how to get over him and any good love songs to listen too???

im so sorry. dont worry, you'll be over it in no time. just do things that will make you not think about him. (hanging out with your girlfriends, shopping, relaxing, getting your nails done, massage, a hot bath) basically anything relaxing that makes you feel good and takes your mind off it. some good love songs are:

kelly clarkson-"since youve been gone"
ashlee simpson-"beautifully broken"
the veronicas-"forever"
ryan cabrera-"shine on"
ashlee simpson-"catch me when i fall"
michelle branch-"goodbye to you"
jack johnson-"better together"
nada surf-"if you leave"
sugarcult-"pretty girl"
imogen heap-"goodnight and go"
sufjan stevens-"to be alone with you"
the dandy warhols-"we used to be friends"

feel better hun. = )

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Has anyone read the book 'fat chance'? Is it good?

ive never read it but if you go to this website and scroll down lots of people will tell you what they thought of it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/069811406X/103-6713405-4923812?v=glance&n=283155

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Hey all! Today all the girls in my family are making cookes!(about 10 of us) We know we are going to make chocolate chip. But my boyfriend said he likes peanut-butter. (any SIMPLE recipies?) and his favorite candies are twix and butterfinger. My boyfriend and I have been together almost two years, and this is our second Christmas together, so making him cookies is no big deal.

I am going to surf the web for some easy holiday cookie recipies!! So, if you have any recipies, they dont have to be one of the cookies above.

I highly doubt that we will be able to go to the store to get more supplies to make the cookies.

I'll rate and leave feedback! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!

-Kelsey-
k2204

http://southernfood.about.com/cs/cookierecipes/a/aa121497.htm

http://www.christmas-cookies.com/

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I'm looking to get a new look and was wondering if anyone had some make up, skin, hair etc. tips that can be helpfull..

Thank you

I rate 5's

ok well it all really depends on like your hair color, skin tone, length of hair, etc. but i'll try my best!

makeup-smoky eyes are really in, and they are super easy do to. if you do smoky eyes though, leave everything else really simple. just a shimmery lipgloss, and a little bit of blush. curl your lashes and apply dark brown or black mascara too. foundation can be used too depending on if you want anything on your face covered up. (blemishes, pimples, you know.)

http://www.handbag.com/beauty/tips/john_tricks_smokyeyes/

skin-wash it morning and night. neutrogena products work really well. if you have any blackheads try biore blackhead scrub or the strips work well too. for oil stop touching your face and get an oil free foundation. when you're applying foundation make sure you apply it to the top part of your neck too (with a brush) because you dont want to be 2 colors. you want it to blend.

http://www.ehow.com/how_162_apply-foundation.html

hair-im not really sure of the length or color of your hair so i cant really tell you what to do! but im guessing you're up for really anything, so i think you should try some side swept bangs. here is a picture.

http://images.hollywood.com/images/4_1751384.jpg

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ok i was thinking on something to get for my boyfriend. we have been dating for 2 months and i need advice. i was thinking about getting him for christmas the Dukes of Hazaed unrated dvd and some boxers. Do you think i should get him that? or something else? please help

boxers and dukes of hazzaerd dont really mix well. here are some other ideas.

cologne and boxers
boxers and a hoodie
movie and his favorite candy
dinner for the two of you
a hat and a hoodie

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okayy i have 90$ to spend on christmas presents for 3 girls and 3 boys. The girls i have picked out already and that leaves me with about 40$. This one guy jimmy, i like a real lot and i was thinking of gettin him a 24$ calonge from abercrombie so thats 26$ left. i don't know what i can get my other two friends.

Luke- he's a skater, he's funny, likes sugars and candies and even though he's 13 hes pretty much loving in a 8 year old attitude. like he gets excited over stupid things and the other guy, Tyler if pretty much the same way only hes not a skater i dont know what i can get either of then with 26$ so if anyone had ideas i'd appreciate them so much!

- ill rate if you answer

Thank you,
Alisha

i would get them both some christmas candy and a beenie and hacky sack. that way its a little skater and a little kiddish too. = )

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hey everyone my girlfriend and i are coming up on two years i thought that maybe i would make her a CD with songs that make me think of her is this a good idea and if you think it is can u tell me some up to date good love songs and any other ideas we are only 16 too thanks ill rate

i think thats way cute! good idea. here are some good songs.

mariah carey-"we belong together"
pussycat dolls-"stickwitu"
the veronicas-"4ever"
michael buble-"you and i"
jesse mccartney-"because you live"
jack johnson-"better together"
straylight run-"existentialism on prom night"
youth group-"forever young"
yellowcard-"only one"
lifehouse-"you and me"
the subways-"rock and roll queen"
ben folds-"the luckiest"
story of the year-"until the day i die"
death cab for cutie-"i will follow you into the dark"

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I'm going christmas shopping for all of my friends tommorow. I know what to get all of my close friends that are girls, but I really don't know what to get my best guy friend. It's actually kind of sad because I've known him for almost 5 years, but I am seriously clueless on what to get him. Can someone please tell me what guys like as gifts, that isn't priced over $25, besides gift cards? Thanks!

cologne
hoodies
cds
movies
video games
candy
boxers = )
sports ball (basketball, soccerball, baseball, etc.)
workout bag
hat

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My boyfriends staying the night tonight, and we're exchanging Christmas gifts, I'm extremely scared, because what if I don't like something he gets me? How am I supposed to react? Thanks. ♥

its not really the gift that matters, its the thought and the fact he put in time and effort to go out of his way to get you something he thought you would like. just pretend like you like it. tell him thank you, that you love it. hug him and all that.

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ok this might sound toatly stupid but i need a guys help on this my bf b day is coming up and i have no idea what to get him hes into baseball and football , hes pretty much the jockish type any ideas?

i know im not a guy but..

cologne
workout bag
sports hoodie (A & F has lots of football, basketball, and baseball ones)
boxers = )

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I wanna get the side-swept bangs hair cut and I was wondering something..

Do you personally think it's better to have the bangs on the right or left side? Like, which do you think looks better?

It'd also be nice if anyone had good pictures of the haircut (of yourself or famous person or anyone) cause I wanna see some :)

Thanks!

i like them better on the left. but its just my opinion. it really doesnt matter. the bangs should start a little below the eyebrow and angle down right below the eye. the picture is sort of small (sorry) but i think this is really cute here of ashleys bangs.

http://entimg.msn.com/i/150/ce/Aug04/Olsens_Mazur_2669730_600_150x208.jpg

http://web.ard.de/galerie/bilderpool/boulevard/olsen_sisters/olsen_2.jpg

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I'm supposed to get my period around the 28th. I'm going to see my family for Christmas and we're going to an indoor water park near that day. What if my period starts when I'm AT the waterpark? I can't put a tampon in without actually bleeding, right? So what do I do about this?!

have one with you. carry a few in a purse or handy in the car or something. (i think they have them at the waterparks bathrooms usually too) but you wont get it in the water. so everytime you get out just go to the bathroom and make sure you're alright and you havent gotten it.

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I was just wondering what everyone thinks about love? I don't believe in love and was just wondering what everyone else thought about it.

its beautiful. = )

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Do you think the whole "skinny" look is going out of style? It should be. Also, what is with the seemingly skinny people asking what they should do about how they look when they sound normal looking? I am the one who should be complaining! What do you prefer, "Curvy-cutie" or skinny "2 by 4"?

some people look good skinny some look better curvy. it all depends on the person! not every person looks good one specific way.

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