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Q: http://www.payless.com/Catalog/productdetail.aspx?ItemCode=56232&ProductColor=Blue&Width=Regular&TLC=Womens&SLC=WomensSandals&BLC=WomensSandalsTrendy

cute shoes? i need opinions. thanks!

i think there cute. What is good about them is that they are versitile, so you can wear them with jeans or a dress. Plus their from payless so they arent that expensive.

Q: can someone please tell me how to get makeup like this? like the eyeliner? i can NEVER make the upper lash eyeliner to look like that.

http://s209.photobucket.com/albums/bb102/volleyball4lifexoxo/?action=view¤t=l_9997abf82b0b0a951a53d561115dfcfb.jpg

thanks!

what you can do if you are not good at making straight lines above the lash area with eyeliner, is place and index card a little above your lash a few millimeters or so. Then take a pencil or liquid eyeliner and draw the line that way when you remove the card it should look perfect. As for the botton, apply eyeliner clean up with a q-tip then apply mascara to both top and botton lashes.

Q: you know how guys always call their girlfriend "my girl"?
well what would girls call their boyfriends,besides "my guy" because thats dumb

some people say my man, or my beau (old fashioned), my boyfriend, the guy in my life, sweetheart, my(insert name), the love of my life, my one and only, etc. things along those lines.

Q: I'm 14. I want to travel to Europe when I'm 14 or 15. The trip costs around $1500. I'm flat broke and my parents would never give me that amount of money. How can I get some?

as the person said below, find a job. If you dont want to go out and get your working papers and what not you could also for extra money babysit, mow lawns and when it snows you can shovel snow things of that sort.

Q: you know that song how can i tell you by cat stevens?

well i heard it in a jewlery commercial, the one when like the girl wakes up with a necklace, only a girl was singing it. who sings that one, or a similar version because i don't like the original.
thanks

cat power sings that song, i love that song. BUT sadly she did not record the song in its entirity which was a mistake on her part.

Q: So, its my birthday, on july 20th. and i'm super excited. I guess. I mean i'm not having a party this year, and so my mom says i can get whateverrr i wanntt. like anythinggg.

but i already have alot of stuff. lol
this is what i havee..
-cell phone [whem my contracts up in september im getting one of those choclate phones] so ya dont need a cell phone.
-i dont need clothes. as weird as that sounds, i havent even worn half of my summer clothes yet.
-i have an ipod nano, its pink. so i dont need one of those.
-i just got a puppy a few months ago.
-i have a digital camera.
-i have wayyy too much make up.
-i have my own computer.
-i have my own flat screen tv in my room.
-i have lots of expensive jewerly.
-i have a pool, in my backyard, [i got that a few years ago for my bday..] and its huge. so dont need that
-i have a trampoline, which isnt old.
-i have a slide for my pool.

i mean i honestly have like everythinggg. what else is there? what would you want for your bday???

well money is always a good thing to have, just ask for money that way you can travel somewhere, or save up for college(i dont know how old you are)or even towards a car.
what i would want for my birthday would either be a piercing or a tatoo of some kind, if you're into that see if you can get that done. Or i would want someone to pay for me to go to hawaii or new britain something of that sort.

Q: Hi I am 16 and I am going to get both of my ears pierced in one day somewhere, I'm not sure where yet... I have been doing some research and I have heard that the piercing guns suck! and they screw up a lot... Do you think I should just get my ears pierced by a gun, or by hand at a professional piercing or tattoo shop?

i had mine done by a gun, if you are getting your ear lobes pierced i would suggest the gun because it is fast and easy, besides there is little to no cartlige there. But/if you ever get your cartlige pierced i suggest a needle because it isnt as painful during the healing process.

Q: what are the worst food & drink that make you gain weight?

FOOD
anything with high carbs/sugars.starches-breads,pastas,candy,ice cream potato chips other food found in the chip isle just stay away from that.

as for DRINKS
any alcoholic beverages, sodas, other juices high in sugar.
WHAT YOU SHOULD EAT:
stick to protein and fiber when you eat that you are less likely to crave more to eat it normally fills you and keeps you filled from 3-4hrs.
Eat plenty of veggies fresh whenever possible just stay away from the potatos and corn(high in starch)
Eat fruits all kinds
Remember to drink plenty of water it flushes out your system.

Q: (Sorry this is a little bit long!)

I'm just starting a new relationship with a guy, Robert. He is ten years my senior, super intelligent, heaps of fun to be around and has his life together, from what I can tell.

We have fooled around and had a bit of sex, but not much because I'm not on any contraception at the moment (and like most guys, Robert really hates condoms). I'm looking forward to going on the pill because I think we will have great sex together.

Here comes the bad part: my last partner had an absolutely HUGE penis (it was like a small tree trunk!!). It was totally out of proportion to his body as he was very short and thin. My 5 month "relationship" with him was a joke, however. We had pretty good sex to start with, but then I started to find it painful, and I realised didn't really like him that much as a person! I found him boring and shallow. I had no qualms breaking things off with him - a big penis was definitely not enough for me!

I had told Robert about my ex at some stage, saying the relationship was purely physical and I was never that into him. This was a BIG mistake. Robert wouldn't let it go. He asked me questions about it. I should have refused to answer them but stupidly I didn't. Eventually he asked, "Did he have a really big willy or something?" and I didn't say anything (wish I'd said no!). He keeps asking me about it, and last night, he even said, "How big was it?", which I refused to answer.

Robert has apologised for asking, but he said he feels we can't move on with our relationship until he knows. I've tried to reassure him that I really wasn't that into my ex but he is fixated on the big penis thing. Robert is above average in the penis department, by the way, but now he has a complex about it!

Now I am awaiting this conversation Robert wants to have with my about my ex, where he will no doubt repeat the size question. What should I do? Should I back-track and lie? I'm scared if I tell Robert the truth or avoid the conversation all together, I will lose him, but I'm also scared that telling him the truth will make his complex even worse and drive us apart :(

what i would do would be tell him the truth about the guys penis size, just explain to robert that your previous guys penis was too big for your liking(explain how you did here as big as a tree trunk) reassure him that you love him and all should be well and tell him you are excited to futher your sex life/relationship with him. After that i dont see why he would harp on this situation. GOOD LUCK.

Q: I'm 15 I wear a 32 B
I got my period when I was 13 or 14
My boobs are kind of cone shaped.. is that because of my development stage or just how they are going to be? My mom is a 34C and my grandma is a D... on my dad's side my grandma's a C.

What size do you think I'll be?
When do you think they will noticeably get bigger?
Are they coney because of development or just how they are going to be?

Some people have coney boobs everyones are different. Possibly as you grow up they can change but im not making any promises. As for your boobs getting larger by the time your 18 your boobs will most likely stop getting larger unless you gain weight or have a child. The reason your moms and grandmas boobs are larger is most likely because they have had children and they get bigger because of milk production for the infant. Sometime it just has to do with heriditary genes some of us get it while others dont.

Q: my boobs are really small and far apart, so id otn have cleavage. even if i wear really low shirts?

how do i get cleavage?!

you can use a push up bra, thats your best bet. That way it will life you and push your boobs together making it look like you have cleavage.

Q: what does it mean when someone says "kudos to you" or "kudos to them"? i know it's kinda like they did something good but what's kudos mean?

well done, approval and so on click on the below link for more explantion if need be.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/kudos

Q: I'm a girl by the way...Ok so im pretty sure that im ready to have sex for the first time. But im really afraid it will hurt, like a lot. I've been fingered once before and that hurt a lot too. So i'm afraid that i wont be able to enjoy it because it will hurt so much. i know it sounds stupid but please help.
thanks.

its not a stupid question, but the answer is yes sex does hurt your first time. The reason being is because your vagina is expanding. The first time i had sex it was worse than i could imagine, but once it was in it was better. The first few times of having sex it will not feel good, but it will not hurt as bad as your first time. To make it easier, use some lubrication. Dont forget to use a condom. Also make sure you are ready for this, its a big step in a relationship, and puts alot of emotions on the line.

Q: I am 14 and this guy that I like is 17, we both like each other but everyone keeps telling us that it is too weired for the ages too be together what do you all thing it is only 3 years. Im going to be a freshman next year and he will be a senior. So are our ages too far apart?

If you guys like each other that is all that matters, BUT its just an odd situation because this boy is in high school while you're in middle school, there is just a whole lot of difference in maturity levels. If you guys care about each other dont let people stop you from it, just keep in mind that boys normally go for the younger girls for one reason, trust me i know from a prior experience, its to take your virginity. (i was dating an 18 year old when i was 15) Im not saying you're guy is like that but just keep it in mind if he starts pressuring you into things. But if you both care for each other than i say who cares what others say.

Q: I do have boobs. But they are really small. And I have bras that make my boobs look bigger. But I want to know how to make my boobs look bigger in a swim suit. But I have a one piece not a two piece. So i asked my mom for a two piece because they come with padding. but she said no. how can i make my boobs look bigger in a one piece bathing suit?

as the people said below there are one pieces that come with padding also what you could do is buy an adhesive push-up bra that can make your boobs look slightly larger.
http://i.walmart.com/i/p/00/76/59/42/13/0076594213583_215X215.jpg
they normally are around 20 dollars.
or what i did before was where a strapless bra under my suit.

Q: ok well i like my best friend and have liked him for a while but its not going to work out because he sees me as a best friend and nothing more. im starting summer school this monday at a new school and i want to have a new crush and maybe even a boyfriend because i really do need to forget about my best friend. i dont want to get hurt again so if i find a guy i like how do i make it so that he might like me? thanx

The best thing you can do is be yourself and be confident in that. Guys love a confident girl, who knows who they are. Some tips are dont be overly clingy toward that guy, it gets annoying real fast, its better to play hard to get, guys like a challege. Just flirt and have a good time with it, just remember confidence is key. Im not promising that youll get a boyfriend RIGHT AWAY from this, but it will help you get on track. As for you getting hurt relationships require a lot of emotion and effort to maintain and can hurt you even more than rejection.(just so you're aware) Good Luck hopefully youll find the guy you're looking for.

Q: 15/M There is this girl who i know used to like me a lot. Im not sure if she still does. I never thought i had feelings for her before, but now i realize i do... a lot. I was annoying when i talked to her a couple days ago, and now she wont pick up when i call her. Do you think i still have a chance with her or shld i give it up?i havnt called/txtd/ or IMed her for like 2 days now, when would be the right time to approach her and how shld i do it.

Okay, if you have feelings for this girl you shouldnt give up. What you should do is tell her how you feel about her. Do not keep calling her though most girls cant stand the whole clingy guy thing, what i suggest is you leave her a text message asking her to a movie or something saying to call you back or even e-mail whatever besides calling. Then that way you know she saw it, if she doesnt respond with in the next 3 days or so i would think she is trying to ignore you. (some girls once they get what they want dont want it anymore, harsh i know but ive been there) BUT if she does respond when your at the movies(or whereever you are) tell her how you feel and ask her out, you've got nothing to lose but her to another guy if you dont ask her.(trust me and it sucks when that happens)
good luck.

Q: whats a good name for someone who is musical and poetic... for a girl...and a name that is also unusual, not something like everyone elses.(special)
so basicly i need a girl name that sounds poetic,musical, and is special, any ideas, thank you very much.
srry its a weird question but its important

this is an interesting question ill give you a few names. Or if you would like you could look up some of your favorite poems and use that poets name.
ill just list some intersting names
Violet, Adair, Mable
or even look up a name here
http://www.behindthename.com

Q: My boyfriend and I have sex almost every day. Some people see this as a bad thing others dont...Im not sure cause people keep telling me that Im confussing sex with love. I've had sex with 3 other guys. I never felt this way before. I know for a fact that I love this boy. But why does everyone think having sex is a bad thing. We have sex 2 or 3 times a day and we are always all over each other. I feel comfortable kissin and making out anywhere. Is this bad?

No its not a bad thing at all, sex is acually healthy. Its just the fact that people are looking out for you, they dont what to see you get hurt emotionally, or possibly become pregnant,even become diagnosed with an std. Some relationships are all physical, i mean if thats the way you guys like to have your relationship that is fine as long as your content. Just take to heart that love has to do with more than just the physical elements such as sex. But if you continue to have sex with various individuals i would just advise you to get yourself checked for any stds/aids(even check now just to be safe, you could pass it on to the guy you love.)

Q: My boyfriend is jealous of one of my good guy friends. I´ve been friends with this guy for a long ass time and we are just friends. We almost went out a long time ago and we have had sex. But If I wanted to be with him I would have said yes when he asked me out. I really love him but in a different way than my boyfriend. My boyfriend hates it when I talk or hang out with him. But get this he has a girl best friend and they hang out all the fuckin time. I was very jealous at first but I guess I dont care now.

It seems to me you have a lot on your mind, what you need to do is tell your boyfriend exactly what you are thinking. Explain what you wrote here about how you chose him over your best guy friend, tell him how you feel it is unfair that he can have a best friend who is a girl and you cant have a best guy friend. Tell him that a relationship is built on trust and if he cant trust you then it would be hard to maintain a realtionship. If he doesnt understand it will start to effect the relationship which isnt healthy and then you will have to start asking yourself who is more important to you, your boyfriend or your best guy friend? Then thats where you have to choose between them which is an awful thing, hopefully it doesnt come to that. I hope you can talk some sense into him. good luck.

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Hello there the names Brittni, I decided to make a site on advicenators because i wanted to help others with their struggles, its a passion of mine, i hope one day to achieve my dream of opening a center for teens. Let it be known that i will never judge you based on a question you ask, i will simply give you an answer i find fitting, but dont expect me to candy coat my answer, im going to be honest. In the past i have been faced with many difficult things and looking back i am confident i made the right decisions. I've been through a lot personally, i've heard a lot, I've seen a lot, I've grown a lot. Heck, i know im not perfect but im the best version of myself i can be which is perfection in my eyes. I know sometimes speaking to someone you know about your issue is hard, trust me i've been there. Just like i have helped others i am here to help you with the best intentions. So i am here for you if you need me.

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