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Q: Ok,so I am a dark skinned male. My skin tone is something like an average person from Hawaii. Sun-tanned dark-middleish from brown to orange.

What color shirts should I wear to look lighter and good? Yeah I don't just want to look good,but I want to look fairer as well.

My pants:I usually wear dark blue jeans. I have heard white,khaki,grey and baby blue goes well with my skin tone. But I also heard white makes my tan skin look darker in comparison? And that I should stay away from black,but black makes my skin look fairer. So what are the colors that you suggest to make me look not only fairer,but nicer as well. Thanks!!

Light colors!
Light pink, purple, blue, yellow, green, anything light.
But not white.

Best of luck :]

Q: I was wondering if anyone knew of any fun interesting clothing stores. I like stores like Heritage 1981, Delia's, the way clothes were at Forever 21 before it became kinda trashy, Anthropologie, Lucky, etc. Any help would be appreciated. By the way, I'm not exactly rolling in cash, so anything cheaper than the last two stores mentioned would be preferable.

American Eagle has nice shirts, sweaters, etc.

I love shopping in the boys sections of stores, even though im a girl, because then i end up with unique things.

Lisa Kline is fun, & Wet Seal, or you could try Girlfriends.

I really like Bananna Republic, or Ancor Blue, or Planet Phunk

Best of luck!

oh wait, Image also! & Anat B!

Q: i want a tattoo meaning survivor...
survivor of depression, rape, molestation, abuse.
basically a survivor of my life...i grew up horrible...but i still survived and i am a survivor

A rose, because even though theres thorns & prickly things around it, the beauty survives.

I think a heart with small tears in it, would be really nice.

Q: i need foundation that has good coverage. i have a bit of acne and i can never seem to hide it. right now i use maybellene mineral power liquid makeup and the concealer. i like the way it isn't thick and cakey, but i feel like it doesn't have enough coverage. what is a good kind i can get at a drugstore (no really expensive ones) that has good long lasting coverage, and is oil free?

Covergirl whipped foundation

Q:

Does straightening your hair give you split ends...
If so, how do I prevent this? Can I prevent this?

Peace.
xx

P.S don't bug me if this is in the wrong category.

It does
"Its a 10" is an awesome shampoo & conditioner, & leave in condition that will help
Also, heat protector spray

Q: Hay! well i have a reallllly short torso,so jeans with a medium rise go up to my belly button and always look awkward on me!where can i find super low rise jeans,because those are the only kind that seem to fit my body normally? i've tried hollister,but they're too tight around the waist.pacsun doesn't do me too good either,where i used to get my jeans until they changed the style. thanks

American Eagle! I love them

Or Pacsun online, because there they might have the style you used to like

Best of luckk

Q: In your opinion, what is the best curl-enhancing styling product? Preferably a drugstore product, but i'm open to anything.
I've been using Sunsilk Captivating Curls Gel&Cream Twist, along with the scrunching mousse from the same line and they're...okay. My hair is naturally wavy, kind of like it really wants to curl but it just can't do it on its own. I'm looking for something that gives me curls like this:
http://www.freshlookhair.com/members/681420/uploaded/kate.jpg

Thanks a lot :]

I have wavy hair too, & if your hair is like mine its not going to get THAT curly. It might get curly though. Mine does!
Matrix Curl.Life shampoo. Green bottle, available @ target. I suggest getting all the steps (shampoo step one, conditioner step two, etc. Thers 4 of them.)
& blowdry with a diffuser or let it airdry outside. No brushing after you get out of the shower, & no towl drying either.

Q: 14/f

I don't have that much time to get a tan this summer, because it's not that easy for me to tan. basically, all I want to know is; is it possible to use makeup to make it look like you have a tan, that will cover your face, AND not look fake? If so, any suggestions? Thanks!

Makeup looks fake in the summer because it smudges when you sweat. You might want to use a self tanner. After a week, you will see results. Try Jergens, Neutregena, Banana Boat, Etc.

Q: i got this bathing suit and its made of 100% cotton. problem is, the top is a little too loose. is there anything i can do to shrink it a little? thanks!

Put it in the dryer

Q: I run track & I have no idea what to do with my hair.

Its CURLY & BIG & LONG (I'm african american with multiracial hair). I also have bangs, but are pretty long.

I've tried it down, but it got in my face. I've tried it half up, but it still gets in my face. I've tried a ponytail, but its too long so it gets in my face, so I do the UGLY bun thingy where its in a ponytail and I jus tuck it under the band. But the bad thing is, I'm always in the newspaper & last week I was on the news & I see it looks hideous!

I've tried looking at other girls' hair, but theirs is either fake, short or not my textured hair & they run long distance.

Thanks in advance.

try a long braid in the back of your head. if that still gets in your face, try a ballet bun like the columnist below me said but part your hair to the side. goodluck!

Q: i want contacts just to make my eyes more blue. like, i hav no vision problems whatsoever, but i just want colored contacts to make my eyes very blue. is this possible? and if it is, where can i get them and about how much would they cost? thanks!

color contacts usually look fake. your going to want to try on a pair at the eye doctor before you buy them. you can buy them at ACUVE.COM
the price ranges on how many you buy and how long you need them to ask.
its on the website.
best of luck!

Q: Hi Advicenators!! Okay so my prom is next friday..im really excited :) I still need some stuff though. A picture of my dress is at the bottom so please look at it to help you, Its light blue by the way. I need jewelry. I also would like to know what are some good kinds of make-up to wear? other then the kind i wear now. Because like i want to go to Sephora and get some nice make-up. What mascara is good? What bronzer is good? Eye Shadow-what color should i wear? Any other make-up i need--please say! And then what jewelry should i get? Like what type of necklace? and Earrings. I have no clue! All i need is like make-up that will last LONG! And stay the way it looks at first. Im not getting it done Im doing it myself! Thankyou :)

hi!

for prom, i would definately consider fake eyelashes. you might want to get those put on professionally, but its just fine if you do it yourself!

makeup, its always better to match that with your skin and not your dress. please dont wear blue eyeshadow with a blue dress. you could, on the other hand, wear maybe navy mascara or eyeliner if youd like. if your going to sephora anyway, ask them their opinion about formal makeup to match your skintype. they will know best.

jewlery, i agree with the columnist below me, that thin silver chains would be so pretty!
you dont need a neclace and earrings. if your going to wear both, i think you should wear studs so ur not overdone.

have fun at your prom!!

love always,

-L

Q: so i'm looking for like the sexy black and white pictures of a guy n a girl kind of like a hollister ad almost but not. can someone please help me find some!

If anything isnt black and white you could always convert it to that...

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RAD!AgMUd61p5gWu6VJq0kaQU4xTzo4uLMF5AQkn8u73SBe2i!R4XNEr6EqPHyLUvOWPxgIfMXwqOjTYEm4M0N4XxeWlqSArxu7WH!mEXd4/xmas05.jpg&imgrefurl=http://groups.msn.com/ruehlno925&start=6&h=545&w=600&sz=32&tbnid=4CQbLOHgZCh_wM:&tbnh=123&tbnw=135&hl=en&prev=/images%3Fq%3DRuehl%26gbv%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26ie%3DUTF-8

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://matty.typepad.com/blog/images/ruehl_holiday2004_1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://matty.typepad.com/blog/2004/12/af_ruehls.html&start=14&h=354&w=500&sz=40&tbnid=O3LAVHubtX00wM:&tbnh=92&tbnw=130&hl=en&prev=/images%3Fq%3DRuehl%26gbv%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26ie%3DUTF-8

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.hickerphoto.com/data/media/24/sp_F76T1897.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.hickerphoto.com/vacation-romance-7566-pictures.htm&start=2&h=311&w=468&sz=44&tbnid=l7rZ8M63c9LyLM:&tbnh=85&tbnw=128&hl=en&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dromance%26gbv%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26ie%3DUTF-8

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.stjohnweddings.com/Jpgs/romance-jan2.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.stjohnweddings.com/romance.htm&start=4&h=285&w=426&sz=16&tbnid=Upx-1a4QltEViM:&tbnh=84&tbnw=126&hl=en&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dromance%26gbv%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26ie%3DUTF-8

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.stjohnweddings.com/Jpgs/romance-Nov9.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.stjohnweddings.com/romance.htm&start=5&h=347&w=549&sz=44&tbnid=TOuePewaWTZm-M:&tbnh=84&tbnw=133&hl=en&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dromance%26gbv%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26ie%3DUTF-8

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.hickerphoto.com/data/media/24/sp_F76T1853.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.hickerphoto.com/romantic-simcoe-lake-7561-pictures.htm&start=2&h=311&w=468&sz=48&tbnid=ftxpdpRVFU-XsM:&tbnh=85&tbnw=128&hl=en&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dromantic%26gbv%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26ie%3DUTF-8

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/carenginecare/Romantic-700.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.medievalwalltapestry.com/greatvaluetapestries.html&start=17&h=536&w=700&sz=89&tbnid=Ss43QRZbtzvd7M:&tbnh=107&tbnw=140&hl=en&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dromantic%26gbv%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26ie%3DUTF-8

((this ones just fun to look at))

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.ichatgay.com/img_blog/abercrombie_london.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.ichatgay.com/post/abercrombie_fitch_in_london.html&start=3&h=425&w=425&sz=56&tbnid=rVkFM2Uf6lUmIM:&tbnh=126&tbnw=126&hl=en&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dabercrombie%26gbv%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DX%26ie%3DUTF-8

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://money.cnn.com/2003/12/02/news/companies/abercrombie_catalog/abercrombie.jpg&imgrefurl=http://money.cnn.com/2003/12/02/news/companies/abercrombie_catalog/&start=6&h=342&w=240&sz=17&tbnid=8LkTGYEr7gKNiM:&tbnh=120&tbnw=84&hl=en&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dabercrombie%26gbv%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DX%26ie%3DUTF-8

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/9236/hollister3ad.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.xanga.com/ticklemepink38&start=3&h=294&w=741&sz=38&tbnid=n8DxQf7uoq0zwM:&tbnh=56&tbnw=141&hl=en&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dhollister%26gbv%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26ie%3DUTF-8

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u183/berniexox/Hollister.jpg&imgrefurl=http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm%3Ffuseaction%3Duser.viewprofile%26friendid%3D232090986&start=11&h=249&w=311&sz=16&tbnid=-Bp1unDGYU6dKM:&tbnh=94&tbnw=117&hl=en&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dhollister%26gbv%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26ie%3DUTF-8

Q: more pictures like this please
http://www.shout.ru/news/ashlee_simpson.jpg

HERE ARE JUST A FEW.
im sure with all of these you will find at least one that you like.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.nickkcapress.com/2007KCA/img/photos/EmmaRoberts_OC_max.jpg&imgrefurl=http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index%3Fqid%3D20080321073613AAqECN3&start=9&h=3000&w=2093&sz=990&tbnid=pQ9hLR80fTOnJM:&tbnh=150&tbnw=105&hl=en&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dstraight%2Bblonde%2Bhair%2Bsidebangs%26gbv%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26ie%3DUTF-8

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.aolcdn.com/wireimage/E/2007-04-15/WI13601660_nicole-richie-14th-annual-race.jpg&imgrefurl=http://answers.yahoo.com.au/question/index%3Fqid%3D20080325214533AApolnI&start=8&h=400&w=289&sz=15&tbnid=nnkPzoB7ZcB1DM:&tbnh=124&tbnw=90&hl=en&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dstraight%2Bblonde%2Bhair%2Bsidebangs%26gbv%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26ie%3DUTF-8

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://img.timeinc.net/people/i/2006/stylechannel/blog/061030/mischa_barton_400x300.jpg&imgrefurl=http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index%3Fqid%3D20080402111736AAsnSGd%26show%3D7&start=10&h=300&w=400&sz=42&tbnid=OxtSYQQTCytnQM:&tbnh=93&tbnw=124&hl=en&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dstraight%2Bblonde%2Bhair%2Bsidebangs%26gbv%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26ie%3DUTF-8

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.avexnet.or.jp/hilary/extra/images/wall2005/hilary_wall_1024_02-2.jpg&imgrefurl=http://nz.answers.yahoo.com/question/index%3Fqid%3D20080421120311AAvcYi9&start=12&h=768&w=1024&sz=601&tbnid=vQdQqJDCdmsKBM:&tbnh=113&tbnw=150&hl=en&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dstraight%2Bblonde%2Bhair%2Bsidebangs%26gbv%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26ie%3DUTF-8

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.sedu-hair-iron-info.com/images/jennifer-lopez-sedu-hair.jpg&imgrefurl=http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index%3Fqid%3D20080424133402AAXbGN0&start=16&h=544&w=400&sz=46&tbnid=ucXmx-FV3FRjAM:&tbnh=133&tbnw=98&hl=en&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dstraight%2Bblonde%2Bhair%2Bsidebangs%26gbv%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26ie%3DUTF-8

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.jessicafans.org/pics/Jessica-Alba-Blonde-Hair.jpg&imgrefurl=http://ph.answers.yahoo.com/question/index%3Fqid%3D20080313162335AAyblin&start=18&h=1200&w=1600&sz=129&tbnid=76hVIKFgHqcETM:&tbnh=113&tbnw=150&hl=en&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dstraight%2Bblonde%2Bhair%2Bsidebangs%26gbv%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26ie%3DUTF-8

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://pasadenahairextensions.com/haircuts-long-blonde-c.jpg&imgrefurl=http://answers.yahoo.com.au/question/index%3Fqid%3D20080321163410AAuhpno&start=20&h=320&w=270&sz=35&tbnid=eCzDTok6WQRqXM:&tbnh=118&tbnw=100&hl=en&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dstraight%2Bblonde%2Bhair%2Bsidebangs%26gbv%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26ie%3DUTF-8

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.hji.co.uk/hjimages/images/qhs474/hji/medium/2006-blonde-straight.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.hji.co.uk/image/2006-blonde-straight-qhs474.html&start=2&h=536&w=402&sz=42&tbnid=IMMEU4bmWyD4VM:&tbnh=132&tbnw=99&hl=en&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dstraight%2Bblonde%2Bhair%2B%26gbv%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26ie%3DUTF-8

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.beautyheaven.com.au/article_images/0003/0539/brushing_straight_blonde_hair.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.beautyheaven.com.au/article/dire-straights&start=6&h=200&w=200&sz=58&tbnid=6MMRW5AyBjVunM:&tbnh=104&tbnw=104&hl=en&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dstraight%2Bblonde%2Bhair%2B%26gbv%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26ie%3DUTF-8

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://dyli.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/ashleesimpsondyli-style-icon-for-week.jpg&imgrefurl=http://dyli.org/%3Fp%3D577&start=8&h=400&w=300&sz=34&tbnid=HsqGA9Tx9UG4eM:&tbnh=124&tbnw=93&hl=en&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dashlee%2Bsimpson%2Bblonde%26gbv%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26ie%3DUTF-8

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://msnbcmedia3.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/050629/scoop_simpson.small.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8133775/&start=12&h=198&w=154&sz=7&tbnid=3m4Gr2mD0i9ibM:&tbnh=104&tbnw=81&hl=en&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dashlee%2Bsimpson%2Bblonde%26gbv%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26ie%3DUTF-8

Q: Okay, I'm looking to get my hair cut, I've never really had my hair, seriously short, but I'm looking to cut a lot off of it. I have sort of a heart shaped face, if that helps anything.

My hair goes to my bra line, which really isnt that long, but its never been any shorter.
First I wanted to let it grow, then I realized it takes FOREVER! So I decided to cut it.

My hair is naturally curly. But I can straighten it without a problem.

I'm kind of looking for a sort of cute cut, nothing too drastic.

I want a lot of layers, short bangs, umm. nothing too major.

i think you should get layers starting from around your chin in the front. and let them get longer as it goes back.

make sure you go to someone really good if your getting bangs because they look rediculous if theyr cut by the wrong person.

lemme know why i got a three? im not sure exactly what your asking

Q: is there any way i can get my eyelashes to grow? i keep rubbing my eyes. its a bad habit and my eyelashes always fall into my eye. i dont think people make falsies for bottom lashes? and id have to put them on everyday and take them off at night. makeup helps but i was wondering if there was another alternative? thanks!

Revitalash
its amazing
makes your eyelashes grow
so fast!

Q: my hair is naturally thick and wavy. if i don't blow-dry it, it gets kinky and weird and frizzy. the same thing happens if i don't straighten it. i really want soft, shiny, straight hair but i'm worried about heat damage. any tips for how i can achieve this? i want to stop using my straightening iron because of the heat damage, does anyone know how i can achieve the same effect without the iron and make it more natural?

you could brush it straight while its wet, and putting straightening serum in it. and then once its dry you could put in leave in conditioner.

my friend chemically straightened her hair, and now its gorgeous and silky and straight i love it! you could try that

Q: i have like shoulder lenght straight hair, and i want to get it cut so that the bottom is like thinner than the top. something like this.. http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h261/Briana1254/579027666_l.jpg but longer i guess. does anyonehave pictures or hairstyles like this? ive looked at online galleries and stuff, and havent found anything, so i need direct pictures. thanks!

is this what your looking for?

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x148/CyanideSun2010/Tezuka%20Miniseries/Aylin-Oishi.jpg

http://tapatap.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/rocker.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c346/SEXpaintt/Girls/820793366_l.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i107/xjsbellamias13/1385690382_l.jpg

http://images.funadvice.com/photo/image/12760/emo_hair_long.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y128/Taatje/546d325a.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u248/whitpay/Scene%20Hair/1469668813_l.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n150/rockert666/05wt2.jpg

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/8587/brittanykramerlargemsg1al1.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i107/xjsbellamias13/1385690382_l.jpg

Q: does leave in moisturizer weigh down hair?

some do. look for one that says it wont weigh down your hair.
and anyway, it dosent weigh your hair down too much,

Q: is it damaging to blow dry hair with cold air?

it is, but not as much.
the wind and sun is also damaging to your hair.
you might want to get a conditioner that will heal your hair afterwards, and then your hair wont get damaged.

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FRIENDS ARE LIKE ELEVATOR BUTTONS. THEY CAN EITHER BRING YOU UP OR TAKE YOU DOWN. CHOOSE WISELY
A friend will let you borrow their umbrella but a best friend will take yours and scream "Run Loser Run!!!"
we are all angels
with one wing
and we can wonly fly
with the help of somone else
my friends are my wings

TRUE FRIENDS
THEY ARE HARD TO FIND
DIFFICULT TO LEAVE
AND IMPOSSIBLE TO FORGET!

you can pick your friends, and you can pick your nose! but you cant pick your friends nose

killers stab you in the head
Frenemies stab you in the back
boys stab you in the heart
but best friends dont carry knives

a best friend will never ever come to bail you out of jail so never use your one phone call on them
i tried that, but she wouldent pick up. when i got back to our jail cell, i asked her why she wouldent pick up her phone.

theres no thing as strangers. there are only friends we havent met yet

ill give you advice the best that i can
im only 13 so the advice i give you may not be the best
but ive made tons of mistakes so i can relate
and im obsessed with shopping so anything with clothes i can help
and im always here if you want to talk or hang out or anything
im giving you the truth straight up
i am a brutally honest person
Im also fun-loving and adorable
I consider myseld a happy person
I just happen to love black
Do not call me gothic or ill kill you