Author: Iskra Banović

Last week, I asked about your best tips for what to wear on a first date. As always, you guys came through with tons of information on what styles to wear, how to do your makeup, and how to enter the room (ahem, more on that at the bottom of this post). Thanks so much for all your help! Here are your super awesome answers. Alexandra Mitchell: “I wear nice fitting jeans, a white V neck, cardi, and my black converse. Hair down and straightened, with minimal neutral-toned makeup.”MCR: “The last – in fact, the only – first date I went…

Unless you want to be alone forever, you absolutely need to do all 12 of these things within the first 12 minutes of the first date with someone. Or else. Dating is so very frustrating, isn’t it? You claw, and your bite and you scratch your way to the top of the pile/OKCupid search, but it just doesn’t quite work out the way you planned every time (i.e., marriage within a six-month period, right?). What’s a girl to do? Well, according to the Daily Mail, where one should be acquiring all of one’s dating advice, it’s because the first 12 minutes of…

First impressions matter whether you’ve found a potential partner on the best dating sites, through an introduction by a mutual friend, or through fate at the gym. But have you ever wondered why we live to impress on our search for love? Think about it. Many people spend time on social media flaunting their accomplishments and lavish lifestyles. And this same obsession is shared in the world of dating. How often do you see guys going above and beyond to impress their date? If you can afford it, there is nothing wrong with being romantic and planning a date your…

Eating healthily is hard. With most of the calories Americans consume from ultra-processed meals, it’s not uncommon to slip back to unhealthy eating habits after making lifestyle changes. Moreover, processed foods receive aggressive marketing and invite food addiction symptoms like intense cravings and the inability to regulate your consumption despite past negative experiences. Eating healthily is even harder when your family lacks the motivation to eat healthily. Per the American Psychological Association, diet and workout partners help you shed extra pounds and maintain a healthy weight. Here’s how to eat healthily with your loved ones. 1. Remember Your Why When…

We all want to look our best for a party, and while the dress code may be more casual than what you’re used to at work, it’s not an excuse to put less effort into your appearance. There are dresses that combine the perfect mix of relaxed style with glamour that will guarantee you turn some heads. You can always go for an elegant dress in a classic hue, but if you’re feeling adventurous, there are also sexy sequin pieces in bright colors! No matter your preference, these six sensational celeb-inspired party dresses are perfect for any event on your…

In today’s era, casual wear, activewear, and loungewear have morphed into the single category of workout clothes for women. This led to a vast expansion of apparel that falls under the jurisdiction of women’s gym wear Australia. For instance, stylish yet comfortable leggings that would aid in your jogging whilst looking chic at a coffee date; or tops that permit easy movement during exercise, whilst reducing sweat patches and odor allowing worry-free meetups. Activewear is clothing specially designed to not only make you look good and feel good by enhancing your body’s capability during exercise and boosting your confidence to…

Congratulations on your wedding! When it comes to weddings, all brides want to look flawless. It is your big day, and you do not want the embarrassment of having big and uncomfortable jewelry that does not match your gown. All you want is a personal touch. As a bride, there are several factors that you need to consider when choosing the perfect jewelry for your couple. These include but are not limited to; 1. Match your jewelry with your dress If you are unable to choose between silver and gold, the color of your gown will be a great determinant.…

I’m not a big relationship girl. My “relationships” (if you really want to call them that — I can’t help but think that might insult actual relationships) have been short-lived and pretty casual, and quite honestly, I am alright with that. While I’m a little sad that I haven’t found anyone whom I could build something longer-lasting with (at the old spinster age of 21, gasp!), I’ve lived long enough to know that there’s nothing worse than forcing a relationship when things aren’t “right.” Plus, I have absolutely no desire to share my twin-sized bed or pretend that I don’t spend a…

I have never had any major political ambitions. Mostly any slight inclination toward politics stems from my desire to set style-related laws into place. Of course, white socks would be banned – a topic I covered for Blufashion before and was pretty much chastised by many of you as if I wasn’t entitled to my obnoxious taste and preference. Pfft, I say. Scrunchies would also be on the list, although we don’t have that problem here in New York City, except when it comes to hipsters who do it ironically… I think. Untailored suits on men should also be collected and either immediately tailored…

Gigi Hadid recently stepped out looking like the ultimate cool-girl in sweatpants and high heels, and now you can too. I don’t know any free-thinking fashion person who isn’t interested in looking like an off-duty model. They’ve just mastered casual, cool-girl style in a way that nobody else seems to be able to. Karlie Kloss, Cara Delevingne, Kendall Jenner—they all basically kill the fashion game without even trying. But perhaps the biggest and brightest star of all is Gigi Hadid. You kind of have to be if you’ve nabbed the lead role in Calvin Harris’s newest music video, right? (Related: A Sweatpants Sizing Chart) As if…

I absolutely love road trips. I went to college in upstate New York, about a four-hour drive from where I grew up (three-and-a-half if I was feeling particularly feisty), and when sophomore year arrived, and I was allowed to have a car on campus, one of my favorite things to do take the drive to school with friends and music, and then explore the very scenic countryside in which my school was nestled. When we had our senior week down in Myrtle Beach, I drove for fourteen hours down the country with a friend of mine, and it was the best, even…

Anxiety about failing in a test situation can lead to anxiety. Anyone can feel anxious before a test. Test anxiety can cause severe symptoms like nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, shortness or difficulty breathing, headaches, dizziness, and even panic attacks. Test anxiety can also manifest as anger, fear, helplessness, and negative thinking. You can always turn to professional paper writers to dedicate most of your time to exam preparation. There are many coping strategies you can use if you have test anxiety. Here are 10 ways to cope. Make sure to prepare You can relax and reduce anxiety by being prepared for…