Author: Iskra Banović

I'm Iskra Banović, editor of BluFashion and a fashion and beauty writer with over 11 years of experience covering style, trends, and everyday beauty. From runway inspiration to practical styling advice, I love making fashion feel approachable, useful, and a little more fun. I believe great style isn't about following every trend. It's about finding what works for you.

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What It's Like Shopping At A Sephora

Sephora is a magical world with its own Violet Beauregarde and Veruca Salts. Here are the 16 people you will meet at Sephora. Sephora is a magical land full of all the weird beauty products you could possibly want to put on your face. It’s like a Chocolate Factory full of little delights to play with, and as such, it has its own Violet Beauregards and Veruca Salts. Here are the 16 people you will meet at Sephora. 1. The Woman Who Hogs The Mirror The mirror is 5″ in diameter. That means there’s only room for one of you, and…

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Four Simple Steps to a Beautifully Organized Closet

So you’ve been following the advice of our editors on what to wear, and you’ve accumulated quite the clothing collection, but are you taking care of it all? Is your closet littered with piles of shirts? Do you carelessly fling your precious pants into a drawer? I’m here to put an end to your madness and teach you the ways of closet organization in four simple steps: If you’re up for the challenge, hang all of your clothes in one direction. It just looks nicer. If you want your closet to smell nice, try these scented drawer liners. They work like…

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Beauty Products College Students Need To Pack Shopping Guide

These are the cheap beauty and skincare products that all college students should stock up on. They save you time and money. For college freshmen (or any girl who likes an organized makeup bag), it is important to stock up on essentials that you will actually use. Cost and time are major factors in determining what products will become part of your beauty routine. You’re not going to be spending your days waxing your legs when you have four chapters to read, a 1,000 essay to write, and a few parties you’d like to attend. You also don’t want to spend…

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diy face masks

The changing seasons can wreak havoc on your skin. Here are six easy recipes for beautifying DIY face masks with all-natural ingredients to make at home. Whenever the seasons shift, my skin always goes a little bit crazy. Just as it’s getting used to the summer heat and humidity, the fall winds kick in, and all of a sudden, I’m all patchy. In a few months, it’ll start getting really cold, and first I’ll break out really badly, then my skin will get so dry it cracks. This year, I plan to be ready with some DIY masks to smoosh…

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Wash me car dry shampoo

If you want to make your own dry shampoo, these recipes will show you how to create it in easy steps. I am a little obsessed with dry shampoo. As a newly-converted member of the “I Wash My Hair Once A Week” Club, but not an inductee of the “IDGAF About What Society Thinks” Club, I want my dirty hair to look decent even when it hasn’t been scrubbed in five days. Therefore, dry shampoo is one of the best options I have, so I have been gradually trying numerous brands in order to determine which is most efficient, most effective,…

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Health Supplements

As consumers progress through life, they need different vitamins and minerals to keep them active and healthy. Starting from vitamin D for infants, energy support for young adults, protein, and calcium for the elderly, and digestive care products across all age groups. As life becomes more intense and stress levels rise the need for external help such as dietary supplements increases. Also as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak people have started to search for alternatives to boost their immune system.   It’s important to maintain a good nutritional balance throughout life. Although the goal should be to fulfill dietary needs…

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puppy dog eyeliner

You’ve worn the cat eye, now try the puppy eye. It’s as cute as it sounds. The sexy cat eye is so ubiquitous even my mother has Taylor Swift liner right now, and for a good reason. It’s sexy, dramatic, and makes a person look all experienced and knowing. But if one wants a look that’s more doe-eyed and innocent, try the “puppy dog” eye instead. Puppy dog eyeliner is basically the opposite of a cat-eye. Where cat eyeliner flicks up at the outer corners, the puppy dog liner flicks downwards to give the eyes a more round, wide-eyed look that will make you look…

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Signs That You Are In Desperate Need Of A Vacation

The smell of sunscreen is enough to make you cry. This and 13 other signs that you are in desperate need of a vacation. Do you ever find yourself sitting at your desk, silently seething as your coworker the next cubicle over talks on and on about his most recent vacation? Does the sight of tan lines on the stranger in line in front of you at Walmart make you want to weep? Do you find yourself absentmindedly doodling pictures of palm trees during important meetings? If you answered yes to any of these questions, there’s a pretty good chance…

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7 Ways to Cope with Everyday Stress

Stress is an inevitable part of everyday life. There is no way to avoid it, but in manageable amounts, it can even be a positive force that helps us grow into the best version of ourselves. However, coping with it is no small feat – especially when the big life stressors (like losing someone, moving, or changing jobs) come along. In this post, we’ll take a look at seven ways to deal with everyday stress. These tactics can help us live more fulfilled lives and be better prepared for life’s biggest challenges. Set Yourself a Routine Start by creating a…

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Chanel Long-Lasting Rouge Allure Lipstick

Everything Chanel makes is a cult favorite, but can this lipstick really be worth so much more than a drugstore brand? So when I got the chance to try a Controversial Cult Fave, I headed over to the Chanel counter to get myself some new lipstick. (Related: Controversial Cult Fave: Do Maybelline’s SuperStay 24 Color Lipsticks Really Last All Day?) The Claim According to the Chanel website: The next generation of ROUGE ALLURE dresses lips with unmistakable attitude. A new formula with concentrated, ultra-thin pigments offers radically intense, long-wearing color with full coverage and a satin finish. Leaves lips supple and protected with…

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Textile Manufacturing Process in India

In India, after agriculture, it is the textile industry that is growing and thriving at a fast rate. It is the second-largest and India’s oldest industry that has a big presence in the national economy with 14% contribution and value-addition. It also gives employment to millions of people and is a big part of our country. This is a self-reliant industry, starting from the production of raw materials to the delivery of finished goods. The Indian textile industry is one of the largest in the world that consists of a huge raw material and textile manufacturing. To state the fact…

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Should You Put Insoles in Work Boots?

When you’re in a hard job and wearing work boots, you need comfortability. Adding an excellent insole to your work boot will give you the ultimate comfort. Choose the one that is lightweight and durable but gives comfort too. The material of the insole also gives you an impact of durability, and it should be breathable too. High-quality insoles will provide you with good support to your feet while working a long shift. They will absorb the shock and the stress while you walk into your workplace. If you’re wearing a work boot with no heel and arch support, then…

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