Newspaper Nails

Want to get this news worthy look? It's easier that you may think. All you need is some rubbing alcohol, nail polish, and newspaper. Paint your nails with your color of choice, I suggest gray to enhance the newspaper vibe, and let it completely dry. Then fill a small container with rubbing alcohol. When your nails are dry, take one of them and dip it in the rubbing alcohol for 5 seconds. Then, take a scrap of newspaper and place it on top of your nail. Press the newspaper onto your nail for 15 seconds. After 15 seconds, peel of the newspaper. You can clean up around your nail with a Q-tip dipped in nail polish remover. Finish it off with a top coat to seal in the newspaper ink. For a video of how to do this check out Newspaper nail art by Cutepolish.

Newspaper nail art by cutepolish

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How to wear it: sweater tube scarf

I am starting a segment where I take an average piece of clothing and show you all the different cool ways that you can wear it. The first article of clothing I will be using is a tube scarf made of sweater material. Besides wearing it as a scarf, there are many other cute and fun ways to wear it. One way is to layer it over a shirt and wear it as a tube top. The one I have has a piece of yarn running across the top, which i can use to adjust the fit, but if yours doesn't you can use a safety pin to pin it in the back. Another way to wear is as a hat. I tied one end closed with a hair tie and then used the  yarn on the other side to tie it around my head. This works great if you want the slouchy beanie look. The last way you can wear it is as a leg warmer. I tucked one end of the scarf into a boot and tied the other end around my leg. Then, I scrunched it down around the opening of the boot. I hope this inspires you to think outside the box and find new ways to wear your clothes.

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Fiercely fabulous stripes

These fierce stripes are sure to be eye catching and add pizazz to your look while the metallic and pastel   colors give it a sweet and subtle affect. I got the idea from a GL magazine. Start out by cutting painter's tape into thin triangles. Set these aside for later. Then, paint your nails with a metallic color, I used Sephora by O.P.I in a gold color. Let it completely dry, about 5 minutes. When it is dry take the painter's tape triangles and lay three on one of your nails in a stripe pattern. Press them down firmly and then paint over your entire nail with a pastel color, I used Color Club Professional Nail Lacquer in Blue-Ming. Wait ten seconds and then carefully peel off the tape. Repeat this process to all of your nails. Once they are all dry finish them off with a topcoat for protection and extra shine.

GL article

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Classic French Mani with a twist

I saw this look in a commercial for L'OREAL's new line of nail polish and had to try it out. It's the same technique as a normal french manicure but substitutes the average, boring polishes with colorful ones. I used Sally Hensen's Hard as Nails Xtreme wear Nail color in Sun Kissed and Sinful Colors Nail Art in Sour Grapes. This pop of color is sure to make a bold statement without going all out. One trick for getting a smooth, straight line is to roll your nail under the brush instead of sweeping the brush over your nail. It's even easier if you use a nail art pen or nail art brush.

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How to prolong the life of summer staples

Summer is nearing its end and BTS shopping has officially started. Don't want to pack up your summer favorites? Here are a few ways to use your summer clothes all the way into fall. Your sun dress was great as a cover up at the pool, comfy lounging around the house, and even dressy for a casual out-to-dinner outfit but now that school is starting your worried you'll have to condemn it to the back of your closet for the season. With a cute sweater shrug, leggings, and boots you can make it last till Christmas break! Save your summer shorts with a pair of tights and cute booties and your summer tanks with layering and scarfs.

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How to get soft lips

This will show you how to get rid of cracked, dry lips and make them soft and smooth. There are many different ways that people use to get rid of chappy lips. Almost all of them include scrubbing them. One way is to use a tooth brush to scrub off the dead skin. Start by wetting a tooth brush and then gently rubbing it across your lips. Don't rub too hard or you may experience some bleeding, but scrub hard enough to remove the dead skin. when your done slather on a chap stick, lip balm, or Vaseline. I suggest using a different tooth brush than the one you use for your teeth so that you don't end up with dead skin in your teeth. Don't use a lipstick or lipgloss right after you brush your lips because it will only dry them out. another way you can get soft lips is with a lip scrub. You can either buy one or make your own. To make a lip scrub all you need is sugar and honey. Mix together equal parts sugar and honey in a small dish and apply a generous amount onto your lips. wait a couple minutes and then scrub it off with a warm, wet towel. Apply a chap stick, lip balm, or Vaseline after the lip scrub. The last way to get rid of chappy lips is to not get them in the first place. A good way to prevent this is to drink plenty of water. Sometimes chappy lips are your body's way of saying, "I'm thirsty!" Hope this leads you down the road of soft and smooth lips.

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brighten your nails with toothpaste

Ever feel like you have zombie nails after removing a dark colored nail polish? Dark colored nail polishes can leave a nasty stain on your nails that most people cover up with more dark nail polish, which just makes it worse. but that doesn't mean you have to give up dark colored nail polish for good. To get rid of that nasty discoloring, soak your feet in apple vinegar and scrub them with a clean tooth brush and some tooth paste. This will lighten up any unsightly stains and make your nails look brighter. this can also be done with your finger nails. I suggest that you buy a separate tooth brush to use on your nails, and not to use the same one you brush your teeth with.

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