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Monthly Favorites : August MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation $27 Forever 21 Sparkling Lip Gloss $1.80
Herbal Essences Split End Leave in Conditioner $3.37
Forever 21 Slant Tip Tweezers $1 Sephora Supreme Cleansing Foam $12
Sally Hansen X-Treme Wear Nail Polish in Mint Sorbet $5.49
Clean and Clear Face Cleansing Wipes $4.95
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New York City Betsy Darling – New York City is a diverse kingdom of fashion, food, and freedom. In my latest trip to New York, I didn’t spend much time there, merely nine hours, walking around the “concrete jungle”, but still I learned of clean and cheap destinations around the beautiful city. One of the most enjoyable destinations for me, even though I just walked past it, was Parsons The New School for Design. I loved the feeling of even just walking past the place where genius designers like Christian Siriano and Mondo Guerrera had their start on a little show you may know as Project Runway (new season beginning on July 19th). Another great stop just one block from Parsons, the Button Statue connected to the info booth of the Garment District of New York. It is a great photo opp as well as being the center of the hub of the world’s fashion. Now when it comes to food, I was on a tight tight budget as well as on a schedule. I had to pick up tickets for “Sister Act” a show on Broadway that is totally worth checking out.
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Modern Classic Go Jane Patent Platform Peeptoe $19
lavishalice.com Nude Lace Dress $32
Shoedazzle Liya $39.95
Dorothy Perkins Pink Striped Dress $22
ASOS Lucky Ballet Flats $41
H&M Printed Bag $15
Shoplasty le.com Classic Flower Stud Earrings $26
Bank Fashion Gladiator Sandal $25
Banana Republic Pearl Bangle $45
Forever 21 Cat Eye $5.80 6
Romantic Chic David Jones Crochet Edged Scarf $42
Desire Clothing Mint Pumps $25
Boohoo Patent Chain-strap Box Ba $25
Forever 21 Ditsy Leaf Print Dress $23 Republic Lace Vest Top $18
Modcloth Statement to Be $40
UK Accessorize Ring $6
Miss Selfridge Floppy Hat $18
Forever 21 Bon Voyage Duffel $27 7
Edgy Edgy Glam Glam H&M Sandals $4.99
Forever 21 Spiked Bracelet $7.80
Quiz Clothing Black & Red & Purple Blazer $15
Spoiled Brat Levi Studded Shorts $35
House of Fraser Galaxy Maxi $30
Tilly’s Women’s Varsity Vest $20
Zara Neon Box Bag $30
Etsy Studded Denim Shirt $25 Lavish Alice Galaxy Peace Sign Tee $9
Boohoo American Flag Booties $50
Modcloth Spangled Scarf $20
Asos Vintage Look Sunglassees $17
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Bohemian Polish H&M Dress $25 Aldo Lanosa Clutch $40
Charlotte Russe T-Strap Feather Sandal $29
Billabong Cabana Fedora $37
Maurices Polka Dot Skirt $29 Monki Clara Waistcoat $37
Lavish Alice Antique Flower Studs $10
My Fantasy Jewelry Box Floral Bangle $17
Diva 9 Stacked Bracelets $27
Etsy Blue Rose Earrings $6
10 Best: Lipsticks Clinique’s Chubby Stick, light-weight, not too sheer, and glossy. Although its categorized as a lipstain, I find it can be used as a lipstick as well.
Wet N’ Wild has probably the cheapest lipsticks on the market at $0.99. One of its other great features, is its great color, the pigment, especially in this one, is really heavy and will leave a light tint even if you wipe it off.
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10 Best: Lipsticks Revlon lipsticks are essentially top of the line in the drugstore dept. I find that they’re great if you’re not looking for heavy color, but a light tint, that’s still noticeable.
This color is actually by ASOS, and although ASOS isn’t known for its makeup, the pigment in this lipstick is very great. I love a creamy lipstick and this delivers !
YSL, a total splurge especially in this vibrant hue, but I am a long time fan of this lipstick. Its matte but it doesn’t dry you out and that is key when it comes to matte formula! 11
10 Best: Lipsticks
Another Sephora but in a different hue. This almost wine color is a real find, not too dark, not too vibrant. Its perfect for work without seeming to vulgaar..
Sephora Brand itself is actually a quite reliable brand when it comes to lipsticks, I love love love their red. Its vibrant, slightly glossy, and heavily pigmented. A+ in this color..
Viva Glam Lipstick by MAC is a total buy. Not only is it a steal at $15, the color is just as promised, hot! Its very daring and I would recommend it to more confident chicas.
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10 Best: Lipsticks
Another Wet N’ Wild in a less prominent shade, but still same review. Only difference is this one has a little shimmer but just the right amount so that its not too gaudy but is still fun even if the color is only so-so
This is the “it” color for me this fall. In clothes, lipstick, etc. I may be getting ahead of myself by featuring it in this issue, but Tom Ford did a fantastic job when picking the color, and the creaminess. Yum. 13
The Low Down:
Antioxidants Antioxidants, we’ve heard a lot of things, but what’s true and what’s not? Its time to dig deep into the juicy facts about Antioxidants and its benefits and drawbacks in our human body. Antioxidants are everywhere in the healthy diet choices like berries, citrus fruits, and leafy greens, but I bet a lot of you don’tt know that Antioxidants are also found in nuts, seeds, grains, oils, fish, eggs, chicken, and garlic. They’re everywher and for good reason.
Antioxidants are compounds that are in our foods to help put a stop to free radicals, roaming unstable cells
that can damage our body in ways such as cancer. They also reduce the risks for heart disease, diabetes, dementia, eye disease, the list
goes on. But also, the results can be mixed. Intaking antioxidants is inevitable, and that’s not what hurts you. Taking large doses of antioxidant supplement pills really can hurt you in the long run. All in all, the verdict is that Antioxidants, in a natural and healthy way, are helpful and without them, our lives would not be the same. 14
How to Style: Denim Sundress Featuring:
Republic (UK) $28
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Night Out
Deben Hams Black Crystal Studs $20
Superette Black Tights $29
Modekungen Rock Band Leather Vest $117
Oasis Stores Black Clutch $32 Oasis Stores Clutch $32 Boohoo Black heels $70
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Fall School Days
Burberry Braided Bow Belt
Wholesaledress.net Cardigan
Amazon Women’ s Oxfords $18
Wetseal Gray Buckle Bag $35 17
Topshop Ponte Boyfriend Blazer $70
Working Girl H&M Classic Aviator $4.99
Alloy Tess Vintage Watch $33
Michael Kors Mini Luggage $348 18
Just in Case ! Etsy Leopard Bow Case $20
Modcloth Gold Iphone Case $20
Tillys Cupcake Case $5.97
Shopbop Rebecca Minkoff Phone Case $48
Mydivascloset.com Silicone Iphone Cover $9.00 19
Splurges!
From Left to Right: DKNY Lace Top Net-a-Porter; Structured Blazer Topshop; Shelby Sparkle Strapless Dress French Connection; Zipper Coral Jeans myteresa.com; Galaxy Print Skirt Etsy; Cuffed Shorts Alice + Olivia; Matiko Echo Zappos; Skorpios Large Shoulder Bag Michael Kors; Le Specs idontlikemondays.us; Sage Cuff Alkemie; Paris Perfumes bath YSL
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New York City ~continued from page 4~ We had purchased our tickets to Sister Act the day before, online and were pleased to see that we had plenty of time to grab a snack after retrieving them at will call. Luckily for us, Crumbs Bake Shop was right next door and the small storefront eatery offered some scrumptiously sour lemonade and crazy sweet cookies and cupcakes in all colors, flavors, shapes, and sizes! Being that we were trying to do NYC on a budget, this place wasn’t the cheapest, but was reasonable and was worth it with the great food. Of course after that and a quick visit to MAC, we returned to the theater, just a stone’s throw away from Time Square to enjoy Sister Act. The lights, the singers, the orchestra, the surprise visit from the pope? Haha, indeed the show was a fantastic surprise and although the songs were completely different from the movie, we were greatly impressed by all of the chorus as well as Raven-Symone. It was a fantastic matinee & we had a wonderful time in New York City. -fin
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Information Sources:
Antioxidant Article: http://www.healthcastle.com/antioxidant.shtml http://www.livestrong.com/article/404264-what-are-antioxidant /
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