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Q: I like the way ti looks but I'm not sure if it all matches well. Opinions?
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The belt is all black and white.. it kind of looks colored.


And here is a close up of the shoes.
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I think it would look better and more chic if you wore it with a skirt that didn't have the bottons. The yellow top looks great with the pumps, however i think the skirt with the buttons takes away from that.

For some great tips i always look to this blog, its new but it discusses fashion and tips

http://edrblogs.wordpress.com/

Q: So i have a HUGE crush on this boy and iv had it for two years now and he still doesnt notice me. I think its because im un-attractive, iv never liked my body and im a total tomboy so i usually wear a jumper and jeans and all my friends wear like mini skirts and belly tops. I look like such an idiot, im dark skinned (brown) wear glasses and im not really fat but abit chubby and i hav frizzy hair tats brown but looks like it black... i hate my body and how can i m
ake my self look more attractive but not in a slutty way.
forget about the skin showing clothes, try some classier styles. My friend has a blog that is good for a situation like this..check it out.

http://edrblogs.wordpress.com/

Let me know if you need more help! inbox me.

Q: I have been dating my soulmate for around 9 years now, starting when i was 11 and now that we have graduated he thinks it's time to get married, his bestfriend warned me he is planning to propose this weekend and I'm only 19. I know i want to be with him for forever and I love him soo much! My parents and his always make snarley comments about how marriage at a young age is over rated and we used to agree when we were younger, but now all we want is to just be with eachother and his folks don't beieve in living with eachother before marriage, so that is a big part of wanting to get married ASAP.

But my question is, Am i being blinded by love and will me saying yes to him this weekend be a mistake?
Well the answers before give a good summary of what I would say. But think of it this way.. if you're going to be together forever what's the rush? I'm sure you two are very much in love, but think about getting married, planning a wedding. If you're going to be together in your mid 20s anyway, why not wait until you're older to plan it? My mom and dad met when they were young and married when they were 22. I know thats a bit older than you but my mom always says when she hit 26-28 and her friends were getting married, she wished she had waited to do it differently.

Keep that in mind, theres no rush if you're going to be together anyway.

Q: I Want To Know How To Read People Better. I Want Tips Or Techniques That People Use. I Want To Know What People Are Thinking By Looking At Their Face And Their Body Language. Any Help Is Appreciated!
Read "emotions revealed" by paul ekman. It's so cool, google his name and read about him. He can tell whether your lying or what emotions you are experiencing based on micro expressions. There is also a tv show that is an example of his life, "Lie to Me", it's on netflix if you want to check it out.


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How do I get those kind of curls?

Like this: http://www.hairfinder.com/celebj/jaime-king3.jpg

or

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Small curling irons definitely will do the trick, however in order for them to stay like the picture you'd need a lot of hair spray. The best way to achieve these curls is to buy hot curlers. You can look them up online, some sets are more expensive but you can easily get them at target for 20 dollars. They plug in to the wall and you wait for them to heat up. You then take a piece of hair and roll the curler into it from the bottom of the piece of hair all the way until it is against you head. They usually come with some kind of pin or clasp to hold it there. Do that for until your head is full of hot curlers, apply spray and let it sit for a minute. You can watch tv or do something else while they are in your hair. It makes great curls and they will stay that way for much longer.

If you need some help with "how" to do this you can shoot me an inbox or youtube I'm sure has some great tutorial videos.

Q: I met a guy who i heard dont like black women but I like him what do i do should i try to convince him to give me a chance and show him that there are good black women out there or just move on i have seen him looking at me so im not sure what to do
There really is no harm in trying to be friendly and flirty with him, and see how he responds. You never know, thats a very closed minded way to think. But in all honesty, would you really want to be with someone who claims to not like black women? Sounds very shallow and closed off to me.

Q: hi
i am female and currently in community college. it will be my second year this fall however, i am really excited to transfer out into a good school. i truly feel that i will excel in the entertainment industry and in the modeling industry. not as an entertainer or a model or an actress but in the actual business. more behind the scene type of thing. like a model scout, or working for a TV company etc.
i am not a ame hungry person- i am extremely knowledgeable in both areas and would love for someone to direct me to colleges and universities that offer something like this,
than you so much,
I'm not sure about specifics, but I think your best shot is a university that is located in a major city. i.e. boston, chicago, nyc, la, etc..There are a lot of difference colleges and universities in these locations. The best way to get into a job that involves entertainment and tv (which isnt the easiest industry to get into..) is to be where the action is, and try to get some internships through your school in the surrounding areas.

Good luck!

Q: Hey everyone, I've been with my boyfriend for about a year and 3 months and I know you hear people say this all the time, but I really do love him. A while ago we got into a political discussion about electric fences around the perimeter of countries to keep out immigrants. I disagree with this idea and made this known to him. He however, said he thought it was a good idea. When I asked him if it was right for a child to innocently attempt to get into the country, get shocked and die, he responded 'you have to crack some shells to make an omelette'. This really shocked and upset me.

He has quite a dominating father and two brothers which he's always had to compete with. He is also a little insecure from some childhood difficulties. These reasons are why I think he might be saying things like this as part of his tough guy act.

However, I have an obsessive personality and I just want to feel better about this because the topic is very central to my personal beliefs, and although I love him unconditionally, it would tear me up to think he believed in such atrocities.

He's a loving boyfriend and wonderful person and has always been there for me. What are your thoughts on the situation and what should I do?
You need to asses how important agreeing on these topics is to you. Obviously when you are in a relationship (I've been in one fr 2.5 years) you are going to find plenty of things that are different between you two. It's okay to disagree, but the MOST important thing you have to establish is respect for the other person. You have to respect the fact that he doesn't agree with you, and he needs to respect how you feel about the subjects as well. Next time he starts with the "tough guy" act, you may want to bring up that it's okay if you don't agree, but he needs to understand that you don't have the same beliefs. It's hard when it comes to politics not to try to convince the person you love to think your way, but it's not always the healthiest thing to do in a relationship. If he loves you he needs to respect your opinions and there needs to be a mutual understanding of that.

Q: I am nineteen and a female. I work at a retail store and have a bit of a crush on a fellow coworker. I don't know him too well, but he's attractive and nice and all that. We sort of banter back and forth a little bit, and I'm interested in spending time with him outside of work, but I don't really know how to get to this next step. I'm a girl who usually lets guys come to me, but, of course, I'm not sure he's going to because it's a work environment. How should I coyly give him my number or ask him to hang out or whatever? It's not like we have every shift together. Should I just wait for him to come to me?
Not to be lame but does he have a fb? I'd friend him if i were you, fb chat him over the weekend. Make some kinda connection outside of work before you try to go for the number. He may want to ask you to hang out or make the next move but doesn't think its appropriate in that environment. If you establish a connection like that outside of the work place than he has no excuse but to ask you out.

Q: I dont know why but recently i have been getting mad about alot of things especially things my boyfriend does like when he forgets to call me or when he gives me one word answers and when he talks to another girl, i am constantly getting mad,i have tried talking to him about it is this normal or how do i improve my anger issues? :(
In all honesty I think it's normal phase you are going through. Have you been feeling concerned at all about anything in your relationship? You may be going through a phase where you are overly worried. I went through a phase in my relationship where I went from talking to my boyfriend constantly (somewhat of a honey moon phase) to not as much at all. You can bottle it up inside all you want but it will get you no where. You may want to avoid coming off "angry" or overly "complainey"...but the only way to avoid getting angry and mad about it is to be very honest with him about how you're feeling. If he is coming off cold, be like "are you okay? you seem cold", if he forgets to call you or is consistently not keeping in touch with you, call him out on it. If he gets mad at you for it then he isnt being an understanding or caring boyfriend. Now it is okay to come off irritated, but getting very angry right off the bat may not be the way to go. You want to approach the situation in a mature way, show that it upsets you but stay calm. If he doesnt change his behavior and he is consistently not behaving the way he used to be, then you need to have a serious talk with him. Sit him down and tell hi this isnt the relationship you want. Honestly I know it seems extreme, but if he cares enough about you things should change. I really feel like the root of all this anger is coming from something you are not satisfied with in your relationship, and the only way to fix this problem is to confront it head on. Good luck!

Q: F/13

Kayy so i have tummy hair and back hair :( i hate it. i wanna get rid of it but like i dont know how?
if i shave it won't it grow back but thicker and blacker? and idk about lotions because they all say "for legs and face only" so please help? :)
Like the people below said, if its light and not too much, shave it. Is your hair dark? A trick some of my friends with darker hair do is buy a hair bleaching product (it's safe and a lot of girls actually use it) and it will change the color of the hair from dark to light. No one will even notice you have hair.

Q: 19/F - good girl, Christ follower, never dated anyone.

This guy I've known for 3 years is 22. He loves Jesus - which is SUPER attractive, wants to be a pastor etc. I really like him, but the question is, does he like me? Tell me what you think.

Background info: he's super popular, has a lot of friends, is very honoring to his mom and other girls.

I saw him last week (i go to school a few hours away) and took pictures for an event he put on. we talk a lot, he tickles me (never seen him do that to others), he jokes about hooking me up with one of his good friends because we both want to move to Chicago, texts me when I leave and tells me he is thankful for coming and i should transfer to his school, or hang with them more.

I see him the next day at something him and friends are preaching at. I head out early and I make eye contact with him. He walks me out and to my car. Hugs me 3 times in a span of 5 minutes. Asks me if we are going to dance at a wedding coming up, asks me what color i'm wearing to it, we talk about other stuff, he texts me that night and says, "im so grateful you came, can't tell you enough".

Also, we interact on Facebook, twitter, or instagram at least 4 or 5 times a week - (he will like a status, comment or something)

Am i reading too much into this? or does this kid like me?! or interested? how can i tell!?! whatcha think?
He sounds like a good find. In all honesty it sounds like hes into you. Guys in general let it be known when they are interested, he wouldn't be as flirty and sweet to you if he wasn't at least interested in you. I'd keep talking to him, try to become better friends and see if he wants the same. Sounds like a great situation!

Q: Long Story Short; my mom was 17, my dad was 15 when i was born. they fought, she cheated, he left. She hasn't let him be in my life. AT ALL. since i was 3. I'm going to be 17 in less than 2 months.

so. Yesterday I went with my boyfriend, to meet him. & it was a good experience. My boyfriend says he can tell he loves me, that hes a good guy and that he wants to be there for me. I told my mom today that i met him and she WENT OFF. and told me if i want to see him i have to get out. Is there something I can do about this?
Once your 18 you can make up your mind about the kind of relationship you want with your father..however if you want to dive into a relationship with your dad I would try to sit down with your mom and talk about it. Really find out why she doesn't want him in your life, why she has been hiding him from you, etc..If you try to understand her side, maybe you can better understand her reasoning. Also making it an open discussion and finding out more information may help your mom understand your side as to why you want to meet him. It's best to have these conversations with as little fighting as possible, so the more relaxed and mature you approach the conversation with your mom the better.

good luck.

Q: s it weird that i just want to wear regular panties? all of my friends wear thongs like all the time now and they keep telling me i should to...but thongs look really uncomfortable i dont want anything stuck up my but im totally comfortable wearing my normal bikini panties...shud i try wearing thongs?
When I was younger (21/f), i thought I had to wear thongs too, i wore tight pants and i didnt want it to show. But honestly it's not noticeable at all. Im in college now and most of my friends barely wear thongs, especially just for during the day. If you want to try some "sexier" underwear, you can always try wearing boy shorts. They're sexy and comfortable.

Q: I really need to talk to somebody about my life. More about my love life though, obviously. I'm not really keen about 'professional' help though. I just want someone like me, going through the same stuff as I am. My friends aren't listening, they're too busy going off with their boyfriends. (14/f) Please??
I'll help you, I've certainly been through the ringer with different guy situations. 21/f


SalenciaM

Q: Will you rate these names in order of your favorite to least favorite. Or just tell me your favorites of these names. I think I've got them in the order I would use them, but tell me what you think. I know that Aaron and Gabriel are my favorite boy names because they are after somebody. I'm not sure whether I like Addy or Alexia better for a girl name, but they're for sure my two favorites

Aaron Bennett
Gabriel Heath
Christian Phillip
Matthew David "Matt"
Adam Paul
Connor Paxton
Anthony Joseph "Tony"
Jude Daniel
Luke James
Nicholas Andrew "Nick"
William Trent "Will"

Addison Teresa "Addy" (Teresa is my mom's name)
Alexandria Iris or Ann (Ann is after my late grandmother) "Alexia"
Gia Elizabeth or Gia Danielle
Tatum Danielle
Ruby Ann (Ruby is after one of the biggest influences in my life)
Personally, I love interesting names. Therefore, I love "Gabriel Heath" or even, "Heath Gabriel". I also like the sound of "William Trent" i think trent is a really cool name. Jude and Luke are also some of my favorites. As for girls, I adore the name Addison and Tatum. I think they are both beautiful names. There's something really pretty about Addison, and Tatum is such a cool name (i think its really interesting when girls are named names that may be slightly boyish).

you've made some great choices, you won't go wrong! ;-)

Q: So I will try and summarize this as thoroughly as I can without being to long. Im 21 my gf is 35. Everything has been going well. This past weeend we went on a quick trip as per her suggestion. ad a good time and came home ystrday.

After coming home we were both tired. And we texted some. She told me she was wathcing the movie "unfaithful" and "it was about good sex gone bad :(" and kept saying she "missed me" but then said "Where can this really go? Im scared of getting hurt or being hurt"

So I responded and we said goodnight..Today I texted her and she said "Not to think about last nights convo to much. and that she was just out of sorts"

what does all this mean? And how should I handle things? Id really liketo keep seeeing her.
Sappy and emotional movies have a way of getting to women (i would know ;-)). Anyway, it is completely normal to worry occasionally that your partner may cheat on you, seeing a movie like "unfaithful" may have made her think about how upsetting that might be if it were to happen. the next morning she probably woke up and realized she wasn't having those concerns as much as she was when she was watching the movie which is why she texted you. She may also be looking for reassurance. Tell her you'd like to be with her and that you will be faithful. That s really all she is probably looking for.

Q: Do you know how to get rid of a sore throat really fast? I have to sing in a couple days and my throat is really, REALLY sore!
Talk as little as possible, buy some throat coat, hots tea. Don't drink things like milk, caffine, soda or anything that will dehydrate you.

Q: I have a bf and he is really nice and kind and when we started dating everything was great, but now i have gone off him a little bit and i think hes noticed it by saying he doesn't want to lose me. But theres this guy i can't stop thinking about and i can't get away from him cause i work with him in a small place, hes really nice and were the same age. Everytime i see or talk to him i feel sick and sometimes feel like i can't breathe,i try stay away, i want to tell him how i feel but i can't. I hate feeling this way, i wouldn't cheat on my bf ever, i just want to know some how if he feels the same. Me and him talk outside work and he thanked a friend of his for getting him my number. I don't know what to do
It would be helpful to know your age! anyway, I have been in a similar situation and I'll give you the best advice I can. You can't help but feel attracted to people who are not your boyfriend. There are plenty of guys out there and you are bound to want to flirt and talk to other guys. To me, that is completely natural. But you have to analyze the situation by taking your boyfriend out of the equation. Will you regret it if you never try anything with this boy? You may find that you will start to resent your boyfriend if you feel that he is standing in the way of something you really want to try out. Or you may feel like this boy is just a fun boy to flirt with. At the end of the day, it sounds like your young, and you may want to try out a break. Unless you really see yourself marrying this boy and you are in love, I'd explore other options. If it's meant to be it will happen. Life is short, don't waste time being to scared to take risks!

Q: I have a friend who has a partner,but lately,he has been calling me a lot telling me how much he misses me when he doesn't see me for a while or how much he needs me,in the night when he's in bed he sends me several texts saying'I wish you were with me right now'or'I'd like to spend the whole night hugging you',plus he knows I'm in a relationship so I don't know why he would tell me all these things.All I can do is laugh and asking him to stop talking nonesense,I don't wanna be disrespectful either,because I appreciate him as a friend,what can I say to him? Thanks!
If I were you, and you care about the relationship you are in,..only respond to the text messages hes sends you if they are casual and friendly. any text that implies that he misses you or wants to be flirty you should completely ignore or tell him to stop. This way he will get the message. There is clearly something wrong in his relationship that is pushing him to get attention else where. You don't want to be in a situation with a guy who is like that..especially if he is dating someone else as well.

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Hello everyone ! I've used advicenators before but I'm revamping my account! It's been a few years. Feel free to ask me anything. I've lived in 5 different countries my entire life, currently located in England but frequently travel to NYC.

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