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Whats a really good deodorant for sweaty armpits?
Please tell me if you've tried it before. (link)
Unfortunately, my dad's side of the family is cursed with extremely overproductive sweat glands. My cousins, my brother, and I all have tons of overproductive sweat glands which mean I've tried EVERYTHING. And I mean everything.

The Secret deodorants, the regular ones, don't stop me from sweating and their scents aren't great. Their scents don't last that long and they did little for sweat control.

Then there's Ban deodorants which I loved. Except for the fact they didn't stop all the sweat. There was a great smell the entire day and the only problem was sweat marks ):

After, I tried Secret Clinical Strength and it finally worked for me. Because I sweat more than the average person, I still sweated a bit after a run and excercising. But that's much better than a soaked tee shirt armpit area! Talk about embarassing. It worked pretty well, considering...


I went to camp this summer and the girls who were preps and shopped at like holister and american eagle got most of the guy is it the way they dress or something are guys attracted to girls who wear girly clothes like that??? (link)
Usually, it's not the clothing. Even if girls wear more revealing clothes, guys will never think of them more than just a conquer. It's the confidence in what you wear. Sure, it's definitely good to buy clothing that fits really well on you to make you look good or stylish, but to look the best, you need to sell it. Look confident in what you wear. Which is why some girls wear more girly clothing because they know they look their best in those clothes. Knowing that makes them trust their clothes and their confidence shines through. Guys like girls who have that different personality.


So in about 2 weeks i am graduation from grade 8, and we are having this dance for only grade 8's. This dance is going to be formal, and I want to wear a dress, but not something that would be too formal.
Something along the lines of these:
http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=dresses&product%5Fid=2050063749&Page=all

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=dresses&product%5Fid=2049477444&Page=all#

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=dresses&product%5Fid=2049211962&Page=all#

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=dresses&product%5Fid=2048927130&Page=all

now, i dont have a forever 21 near me, but i do have a Mariposa and Le Chateau...my highest price would have to be $80, and i want something formal, yet casual and summery...
Thanks:)
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This is the week of the memorial sales, and Nordstrom is having an incredible sale on dresses for their juniors section. Dresses on sale are classy yet summery and not too formal, although it is hard to find the right size.
Since your price range is up to 80$, Nordstrom would have a lot of non-sale dresses that are even better.

BCBG Maxazria is having a sale as well, and there a couple of cute dresses in your price range.

DEFINITELY look at urban outfitters. There are a ton of dresses in your price range that are casual, summery, yet a bit formal in the sense for your 8th grade grad.

Worst comes to worst, you have to order online. But this is your 8th grade grad!


(i'm graduating too!~)


Im going to a private school next year for the first time, and i have to wear uniforms which is basicly a skirt and a collored shirt. We have to have our socks showing, but not like all the way to our knees. My question is, what do people usually wear for shoes?! I wanted to just wear flats, but socks with them would look pretty weird. And i dont want to wear tennis shoes because that would look ugly. They say the color has to be black brown white or blue... and i have no idea what people wear! any help!? I start school Monday. (link)
I go to a private school, i've been going for my whole life from pre-k. Never wear shoes with your heel showing, don't wear heels, and no flip flops (sadly). You can wear flats, but you MUST wear socks, which means you might want to buy like Vans or something. just try to keep them low key. My school says that i have to wear school color shoes, but no one does in my school. I don't know if thats the same for yours, you should go to the school and ask. You can wear regular tennis shoes. Just wear regular shoes you'd wear at a public school. Nike, Adidas, K-Swiss, Vans, Keds. Just don't wear flashy shoes, no open toe shoes.


Hey! Well I was looking at the TopShop website (I recommend this store!) and I really like their stuff (especially their coats) but I think the prices are in Euro so I was wondering how much they would cost (specifically $55 coats) in U.S. dollars. Thanks :]]. (link)
Wow~

I've never even heard of TopShop till you posted it! It's such a fabulous store-- 55 euro coats are 79$ in the US. 1 Euro = about 1.4 $

I'm pretty sure ordering from Top Shop should be pretty safe, because supposedly, 6000 jeans are purchased a day- with that many orders, the reputation should be good.


Where can I get a good branch of skinny jeans that arn't too expensive?
I checked Forever 21, but maybe I didn't look hard enough.

14/f (link)
American Eagle has good jeans. They have all sorts, including skinny. You can also try Pacsun where they sell bullhead jeans that aren't too expensive and are pretty good quality. You can also go to Hollister or Abercrombie for some, but those are 50$.

The ones at AE and Pacsun are about 40$


hey! i was just wondering, is there a band t-shirt for "the rocket summer" ? i never see band t's for them..and also,where can i get them (besides hottopic?) thanks! (link)
I don't know where you can get them sadly, but I know where you can buy them online.

http://www.merchdirect.net/TheRocketSummer

this is the website for buying the t-shirts.

enjoy ~


Hey, well im looking for colored leggings. When i say colored leggings, i dont mean like black, white, gray etc. I want like pink, yellow, green etc. Does anyone know where i can get leggings with colors like those. Dont give me websites where you have to order them, i need them to be in stores. Thanks. (link)
Bright Leggings can be found at Claire's, Icing, Wetseal, Rue 21, sometimes even Walmart has them.

Have fun~


SORRY IT'S LONG-I don't know if this is in the right catagorie but... This is a picture of me:
http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/whatever123_014/

What type of hair style would work best on me? I was kinda thinking about long bangs. not dorky more like how Hilary duff used to wear her hair in this pic:
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.iamfan.com/~hilary_duff/images/pictures/hilary-duff-1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.iamfan.com/~hilary_duff/pictures/hilary-duff-picture-1.htm&h=400&w=300&sz=50&hl=en&start=11&tbnid=dgtYm7gefaroJM:&tbnh=124&tbnw=93&prev=/images%3Fq%3DHilary%2Bduff%2B%26gbv%3D2%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG

or like Alexis Bledel in this pic:

http://l.yimg.com/img.tv.yahoo.com/tv/us/img/site/44/50/0000034450_20061020202723.jpg

Like I said, I need help and this is a pretty big change in my hair so please tell me if this is a bad idea and give me some advice. (link)
Well, i'm not exactly sure how you want your hair specifically, but i'm going to give it a shot. You could always do a loose side ponytail with your bangs hanging down. You can take a curler and just do a little curl on the bangs for a bouncier look.

Or, you could do a messy bun with your bangs draped, covering some of your face and the other part of your bangs on the other side of your head. Then, as a finishing touch, stick a pair of chopsticks in your bun.

good luck!



What do you wear to a wedding?
I don't think I have "nice clothes". I don't have a dress either.

I want to dress up nice for the occasion but I'm poor.

Help? (link)
When going to a wedding, try something simple and cute. A top and a skirt works, or even a simple dress. Chances are people aren't going to even remember your wardrobe choice so go easy on it. Plain colors always work well like white or peach or some innocent color. Don't wear black. I'm pretty sure you'll be the only at the wedding wearing black if you do, and it'll draw a lot of attention to yourself. You can always go to papaya or something like that and get some simple clothes, and it might only add up to $20. Or go to a friend's closet and ask to borrow some clothes of hers and match it up with any of your clothes.


i dont no what to do with my hair.
like whats a good shampoo
cuz my hair is like kinda greasy ew. (link)
well to make sure your hair isn't as greasy, make sure to always shower once in 24 hrs. never wash it more than once in every 24 hrs though, because sometimes the more you wash, the more greasy your hair gets after you don't. watch your diet as well. greasy and fatty foods can contribute to the greasy hair. its fine to shower only once in 2 days, but always take a shower if you can.

once you've figured out your greasy hair problem, get some shampoos! for sweet smelling shampoo and conditioners, go to bath and body works while they're having they're sale. 2 bottles of shampoo or conditioner for $6. and they all smell great. you can also try herbal essence or garnier fructisse, they're great as well for different hair types. just read the bottles to fit your hair type. for problematic hair, try sunsilk. i would recommend herbal essence or garnier fructisse first, buy a couple bottles of bath and body and rotate. sunsilk is when you're in true need. good luck!


I'm totally clueless on what Hair Straightener to buy. My hair is wavy and it's in between thick and thin hair. My hair is healthy. I want a hair straightener that is at a good price too. My mother probably wouldnt buy me one if it was too expensive. Between $20-$40 is good. Please help me find a good hair straightener that isnt so expensive for my hair type. I dont plan on using it EVERY SINGLE DAY but more than once a week.
Thanks. (link)
Always buy and use a ceramic straightner. why? because they don't burn your hair and make it smell funky.

Go to your regular hair supply boutique and ask them to recommend a hair straightner for you! You can tell them what kind of hair you have, and what you want, and they'll find something for you.

Just remember, don't use it every single day (its bad for your hair)and like you said, you're only using it once a week. so great!


where can i get a really cute bikini thats not overly expensive or i can get the top and the bottom for one price. not like 30 for the top and 30 for the bottom. (link)
don't go for the high-end brands like roxy, quicksilver, billabong and such. although they are extremely popular, they're also expensive-- usually 70-80$

if you go to aeropostale though, they just put all of their swimsuits on sale for 15$ for the top and 15$ for the bottom. their swimsuits are cute and looks great! i bought one for myself although i usually buy the high-end bikinis.


Tomorrow I'm going to a rock concert with a friend. What should I wear, and how should I do my hair and makeup?

Also, what do you think I should take? We're going to be standing near the mosh pit, and I don't want to lose anything valuable.

Thanks in advance, xxx (link)
I've gone to 2-3 rock concerts, and one thing i learned is to go to weather.com or such and look at the weather for where you're going to be at and at that certain time. If its chilly, just wear a simple tee, and a cute not too heavy not to light jacket. Demin is great.

Wear something comfortable like jeans and flip flops or walking shoes.

Bring your phone and maybe a little bit money, but probably not a purse. a purse may get stolen, or is too much to carry around. bring a tube of gloss and you're all set!


ok so im 13/f
i wear makeup and everything but you know how celebrities get their lips to look like a light light pink? well how do they do that? it looks like really shiny and soft pink. My lips are like a dark pink and i hate ittt i want pink! haha help! (link)
well, it also depends on the celebrity. some celebrities just look really good because of the camera angle and such.

if you wnat it a light pink, try sheer pink lip gloss, really pink. apply 2-3 layers of it and it'll make your lips look nice and pink.

remember to wipe your mouth hard before applying the lip gloss, lip skin is uncomfortable with lip gloss, especially since it gets into the gloss.

buy mac or shiseido lip gloss, they both work great!


So i heard that using mascara can damage your eyelashes and make them fall out...

is this true????

Are there any (good) mascaras (that i can get frmo a drugstore) that really add a lot of volume to lashes?? preferably an undamaging one (conditioning??) (link)
mascara DOESN'T damage your eyelashes. It only volumizes it and makes it look nicer.

I use volume by loreal, or the shisedo mascara. They're both really reliable, but the shiseido one might be a bit expensive at 20$+.


i totally envy those girls with really curly hair. and i was wondering, is there ANYTHING i can get to make my hair curly. ive always had pretty wavy/kinda curly hair hair so yeah..thanks! (link)
Alright. I'm a straight hair girlie. But I do curl my hair sometimes. Go out and buy a hair curler! Or you can use mousse and apply it on your hair. Then take a pencil and curl it and leave it like that for about 1-2 min. It'll be nice and naturally curly.




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