Author: Iskra Banović

For as much as people joke about Kylie Jenner‘s ever-growing mouth, there are a LOT of makeup tutorials floating around YouTube that prove how desirable her look really is. Full lips are sexy, full lips are dramatic, and full lips are having a huge moment in the spotlight right now. If you’re looking to become the Nicki Minaj of your friends, if you envy Angelina Jolie‘s giant smackers, or if you’re just hoping to enhance your naturally full lips, these 9 tutorials can help! 1. Kylie Jenner Inspired Lip Makeup Tutorial by Marianna Hewitt. While I’m amazed by Marianna’s skills, I can’t help but feel…

Hi, I’m Sara, and I’m straight-up addicted to lipstick. It’s really not worth pretending that I’m not anymore, especially considering I went to Michael’s over the weekend for the sole purpose of buying this giant glass apothecary jar to hold all of my lipsticks (well, and a giant margarita glass in which to store my nail polish collection, but that’s a post for another day). If I had it my way, I’d wear it all the time, but the hassle of marking up all of my coffee mugs and sandwiches starts to take an emotional toll after a while. But my obsession…

Sheets masks have become extremely popular thanks to the Korean skincare craze. These are the ones you should be trying. You may have found a fantastic cleanser, but it can only do so much. When your complexion needs a bit of extra help you probably put a face mask. Mud and clay masks are always popular choices but sheet masks are the latest craze. You can thank the recent obsession with Korean skincare for that. Sheet masks may be trendy but they aren’t a gimmick. They can treat a variety of skin issues from dull, tired complexions, to breakouts to enlarged pores. You’ll feel a…

Charcoal beauty products are very popular at the moment. These charcoal-based products will give you flawless skin. Even if you always head straight to the makeup aisle to check out all of the contouring products and look-at-me lipsticks, you have probably noticed all of those black charcoal products in the skincare aisle. They might look like the coal you hope you never get in your Christmas stocking, but you will definitely want to try them. Activated charcoal helps to remove all of the dirt in your pores and leaves you with a clearer, glowing complexion. If a charcoal-based product does that, does it…

K-beauty can be overwhelming. So, we’ve compiled a list of Korean beauty products to purchase (and skip) at Urban Outfitters. If you’re a true beauty junkie, you know that Seoul has replaced Paris as the new beauty capital of the world. And if you know that, you’re also probably aware of the fact that Urban Outfitters began distributing beauty products from mass-market or drugstore Korean brands back in June. But as much as you’d like to take advantage of this development, you probably haven’t been able to. Why? Because Korean beauty —or “K-beauty”— is overwhelming. It’s hard enough as it is for me to…

There are some great cleansers available but you cannot expect them to do everything to keep your skin looking flawless. If your skin is parched, looking rather corpse-like or irritated and angry a face mask can help balance your complexion. Whether you have super sensitive skin or are prone to breakouts there is a face mask that is specifically formulated to treat all of your skin concerns. (Related: 12 Tried-And-True Face Cleansers That Won’t Irritate Your Sensitive Skin) These are the 9 best tried-and-true face masks that will keep your skin looking its best: 1. Mint Julep Mask ($3,99, Queen Helene) This…

It doesn’t really matter what the groundhog said. It is still going to be winter for awhile longer, and we’re still going to have to suffer through the cold, windy days that suck every last drop of moisturizer from our complexions and give us a ghoulish cast. During the frigid months, moisturizer becomes your beauty BFF. Exfoliators are good at getting rid of dry, scaly skin, but moisturizers are what keeps your face hydrated. However, not all moisturizers are created equal. You may use one formula in the summer and fall, then find out that it quite isn’t rich enough to keep your…

I would almost certainly wish the act of moving on my worst enemy, which sounds cruel. Still, when you think about the idea of worst enemies, the best thing to wish on them is an incredible inconvenience that involves no violence nor true emotional trauma. Just a ton of stress, frustrating phone calls, and annoying tasks. That, my friends, is what a true worst enemy deserves. This makes me wonder if somebody wished it on me and I’m secretly a stranger’s worst enemy, but I digress. Rewind: I’m moving from Manhattan’s Lower East Side to Bushwick. (I know, I know.) Distance-wise, this…

If you took a look at my last five years, you might guess that moving is one of my favorite and least favorite things to do: I, a young woman who does not particularly like hippies and PBR and the feeling of used books on my fingers, am moving to the highly satirized (and highly fantastic) city of Portland. A big portion of this decision is my desire to own chickens — apparently, many people do in Portland, even if they live in the city. I also prefer small cities to large ones, as I find them (A) cleaner (B)…

Makeup is a wonderful thing. Few things in life are as fun as perusing a Sephora and buying utterly random things that just seem like fun to play with, especially if you’re not really sure what they do. But everyone has their favorite makeup product. Here’s our 100-percent scientific and accurate assessment of what your favorite beauty product says about you. 1. Lipstick You have a firm list of requirements for the type of place you will live when you “grow up”: A dishwasher, garbage disposal, and in-unit laundry. You write excellent cover letters and it makes you feel so…

These are the best cleansers that get your skin squeaky clean and treat problems but they don’t irritate your complexion. Having a good face wash in your beauty arsenal is essential. It is the product that you rely on to get your complexion squeaky clean and to remove your makeup and all of the gunk from your pores. However, you don’t want your cleanser to be so strong that it leaves your face angry and red and it makes you load up on the moisturizer. Thankfully there are products that get the gentle but effective balance just right. They leave your face feeling oh-so clean…

Are you planning a party but not sure what to do so that your guests will have an unforgettable time? Well, that’s where themed parties come in! A themed party helps to create a buzz and positive vibes, as well as making it easy for your guests to dress and prepare for the occasion. Themed parties are great social events, where strangers can easily break the ice with each other. Themed parties also help to reflect the purpose of the event and create the perfect atmosphere. In this blog post, we will highlight five unique birthday party themes to consider…