4 Makeup Artists To Follow On Instagram

Contouring, highlighting, glowing, "giving face". These are all amazing makeup tips we have learned from some of our favorite makeup artists (otherwise referred to as "MUA"). Instagram has always been our go-to when it comes to makeup trends and we often use it as a source to mirror some pretty amazing looks. We're sure all of you have that one Instagram page you check on the daily for beautiful makeup looks and inspiration and we do too. Check out our 4 "must-follow" makeup Instagram pages. Do you have a favorite Makeup Artist that we should check out on Instagram? Share with us in the comments!

1. Patrick Ta (@patrickta) #makeupbypatrickta
2. Angel Merino (@mac_daddyy)
3. Karen Sarahii (@iluvsarahii)
4. Haley Buckner (@haleybuckner)

Bonus: We are absolutely in love with the lip products from Dose of Colors (@doseofcolors). The lip products are vegan and cruelty free which is pretty awesome. The colors are rich, vibrant and super affordable. The colors are such a hot commodity that they get sold out quick, so that's why you've got to snag them quick. We especially love the Dose of Colors Instagram page because they often feature makeup artists and different people wearing their beautiful lip products. It gives us access to other makeup artists to follow while at the same time giving us an idea of how the Dose of Colors lip products look on different women---love, love, LOVE!

9 Halloween Makeup Looks

More and more each year we see some super creative Halloween looks done purely with makeup. There is something really fun about transforming your face and body into a work of art. Kappa Alpha Theta and Makeup Artist, Mackenzie Brown is the guru of fun Halloween makeup looks so we asked her to share some of her favorites. Be sure to follow Mackenzie's YouTube makeup account for even more every day makeup looks!

1. Cheshire Kitten
-What you need:

· White, pink and purple face paint, pink and purple eye shadow, white eye liner and false lashes for added dramatic effect!

2. Doe, a Deer, a Female Deer
-What you need:

· White eyeliner, bronzer (or contouring powder), brown eye shadow, black liner, brown/taupe face paint for the lips

3. Teenage Mutant Ninja Babe
-What you need:

· Green and blue face paint, green and blue eye shadow (for contouring/highlighting to give the look more dimension) and glitter!

4. Cute Scarecrow
-What you need:

· Pink lipstick, pink blush, orange eye shadow or eyeliner and black/brown eyeliner!

5. Pixelated Pixie
-What you need:

· Black face paint, White face paint and lots of time and patience!

6. Jungle Cat
-What you need:

· Black eyeliner, brown eye shadow, gold eye shadow, black lipstick

7. Comic Book Heroine
-What you need:

· Black eyeliner, bright lipstick, white eyeliner, false lashes for an added dramatic effect!

8. Masquerade Ball
-What you need:

· Black eyeliner or face paint, glitter and patience!


9. Porcelain Doll Face
-What you need:

· White face paint, red lipstick, purple and red glitter, purple eye shadow, black eyeliner, pink blush and brown face paint/brow gel


*For a lot of these looks Mackenzie used the Make Up For Ever flash palette instead of face paint, but you could also recreate the looks using the NYX jumbo crayons and they’re more affordable for college students!

A Girl's Guide To Paris

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Paris, France is one of the most magical cities that we've fallen in love with. The language, the culture, the buildings, the people--it's all so mesmerizing. Many of our sorority sisters had the privilege of studying abroad in Europe and Paris was one of their favorite destinations. After hearing all of the hype, Co Founder Karen finally made her way over to Paris last October and it was love at first sight. Since Paris is on our honeymoon and bucket list, we asked Karen to share with us a must-see list of things to do and see while in Paris. Check out her recommendations below! Have any suggestions? Share with us in the comments!

L A N D M A R K S

Well, first things first: visit the Eiffel Tower (duh!). If you have time, actually go to the top of it and admire the amazing view. At night, the Eiffel Tower lights up too so it's definitely a cool site to see. The Grande Arche de la Défense, which is at the business neighborhood of La Défense, is a tourist must-see. It gives you a great view of the Arc de Triomphe in front of you. Going to the Arc de Triomphe you will be able to see and shop on the Champs-Élysées. Trocadéro is where you can take a great picture and have a great view of the Eiffel Tower while witnessing the beautiful golden column. Le Champ de Mars is a large public green space near the Eiffel Tower as well and is great for a picnic. Le Quai d'Orsay is also a touristy place and if you feel naughty as my friend would say, the Moulin Rouge is pretty cool. Versailles (also known as The Palace of Versailles) is a must-see piece of historical architecture. The Locks of Love bridge is fun to go to (bring a lock!). Consider even doing a boat cruise on the Seine River!

S H O P P I N G

Châtelet Les Halles is where you can do some affordable shopping. If you're into high-end fashion then visiting the Louis Vuitton store on the Champs-Élysées is a must. Add visiting the Christian Louboutin store and the Chanel store to your list. If you get to the Chanel store in time, ask for a tour of Chanel's old flat which is around the corner from the store (keep in mind, it's likely they won't allow you to take pictures in the store).

M U S E U M S  A N D  C H U R C H E S

You could spend an entire day at the The Musée du Louvre (a museum), but prepare to wait in a long line. Another notable place to go to is Notre Dame Church. It is the church inspired from the Bossu de Notre Dame book. Though the line to get in was long, it was worth the wait. Montmartre has great cafes to chill after visiting the Sacré-Couer church (a popular Roman Catholic church). 

R E S T A U R A N T S  A N D  C A F E S

You can't go to Paris, France without munching on some macaroons. Ladurée on Champs-Élysées is the place to go for some yummy macarons. Wine, cheese, croissants, frites, crepes and baguettes should be on your radar since France is known for these tasty delights. Here are a list of some more places to dine at:

• L'Avenue (good breakfast)
• Moutarde Street-Opéra (American style food)
• Rose Bakery (breakfast, brunch, coffee & tea--plenty of options for vegans and vegetarians)
• La Bulle (upscale French bistro)
• Bar à Gaufres (sweet and savory waffles that are gluten-free)
• Le Market (The menu is a mix of Asian/Japanese with more traditional French dishes)
• Breizh Café, Little Breizh, and Creperie Framboise (delicious crepes)
• Café Latéral (good for lunch near Arc de Triomphe)
• Angelina (pricey, but iconic restaurant)
• Académie de la Bière (awesome Roquefort mussels and frites (fries)!)

N I G H T L I F E
 If you want to hang out at night the party place to find bars and night clubs is de la Bastille. It is the spot to be with a young crowd. Try Rue de Lappe which is located in the heart of the Bastille just between Rue de la Roquette and Rue de Charonne. Rue de Lappe offers dozens of bars and restaurants that attract just about everyone from locals to visitors.

When in doubt, just consult your concierge at your hotel or do some Googling to find the best places to wander to in Paris. Paris cannot be conquered in a day (although you can try!) so take your time and live in the moment.

Au revoir!

Why You Should Buy T.Swift's New Album

Ok, so we're willing to admit it. We are major T.Swift fans. We may or may not have cried when Kanye stole her award moment during the VMAs a couple of years ago. We also may or may not blast her albums during our break ups while eating a carton of ice cream. If you haven't already heard, Taylor Swift has been working on a new album for a couple of years now and it finally dropped today. Here are a few reasons why we will be buying Taylor Swift's new album, 1989.

1) Besides being one of the most talented vocalists in the music game, Taylor Swift is a trend setter. Don't tell us you haven't had an urge to buy red lipstick after seeing T.Swift rock them so well (Hint: MAC has really awesome red lip colors like this one).

2) Three words: Road trip music. How many albums can you say you've been able to listen through it from start to finish? Taylor is notorious for providing the most upbeat, catchy tunes a girl could ask for. No fast forwarding over here.

3) Her music is a free therapy session. Taylor Swift is so relatable. She goes through every day woman hardships like the rest of us. More notably are her tunes about getting over guys. Her music uplifts you and gets you through it.

4) Everyone else will have it. I mean, who wants to fall off the Taylor Swift band wagon?

Have we convinced you to buy the album too? We've made it simple for you and have provided a link directly to her new album here.

Enjoy and let us know what you think of 1989!

The 12 Best Rainy Day Movies

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Has anyone else been experiencing a lot of rainy days this Fall? We consider ourselves to be pretty productive, but there is just something about the rain that makes us want to snuggle up on our couches, cover ourselves in a blanket, and a movie. Now, it's not just any old movie, but 'Rainy day' movies! You know, the classics--the movies that you absolutely loved watching growing up?! Karen without fail cries every single time she watches Tom Hanks in "Forest Gump". Sakura is a sucker for the romance films so putting "Pretty Woman" on will bring back the nostalgia. To help you out on the rainy days ahead, we've compiled a list of our all-time favorite Rainy day movies.

1. Wizard of Oz
2. Annie
3. Pretty Woman
4. Jumanji
5. Batman (original)
6. The Lion King
7. Shrek
8. Breakfast Club
9. Space Jam
10. Mary Poppins
11. Forest Gump
12. Dirty Dancing

Be sure to snag them on DVD or just use Netflix!

The Art of Networking

Networking is the key to so much success. It has helped us build our personal businesses, leading the way to bigger and better opportunities. For most people, networking is a daunting task. So many thoughts run through your mind: "What should I wear?" "Who should I talk to?" "How long should I mingle?" All of these thoughts are valid and we are here to share with you the art of networking at an event with these easy and helpful tips.

Wear something cute & bright.

It may sound like surface stuff, but sparking a conversation about your outfit is a sure fire way to successfully start a conversation. More than likely you are going to hear "Omg, I love your outfit!" and boom there is your foot in the door. Similarly, you complimenting someone you want to chat with is a great way to ease into a legitimate conversation. Rent The Runway is an awesome place to rent a classic, cute, bright dress for a networking event.

Let the other person speak about themselves first.

Even if you're dying to speak with someone important who could help you with your business or help you land a job, learn about THEM first. Ask them about what they do and their interests and then slowly segue into who you are and what you're hoping to get from them. It takes it from being a boring "elevator pitch" to a meaningful conversation.

Bring your business cards (even if you don't have a business, per sé).

Business cards are the face of who you are as a business or as a person. Many people make the mistake of thinking that business cards are only for established businesses....WRONG! YOU are a business too. Selling yourself is important so create a business card that displays you, your interests, and your contact information. Look at your business card as your mini résumé!

Be selective.

Just because you are at networking event, doesn't mean that you have to talk to every single person. You will exhaust yourself and chances are, the event won't allot you that much time to have meaningful conversations with everyone. With that being said, do your research beforehand and strategically think of who you want to spend your time networking with. 

Bring a friend with different interests than yours.

It is all about tag teaming when you bring a friend with you to a networking event. It is best to bring a friend who does not have the same exact interest as you, that way you're not feeling like you're competing with each other. You can both help each other work the crowd. Not only will they make you feel more comfortable because you actually know someone in the crowd, but you can use them to help with conversations. They can highlight things about you in conversation and make connections as they network too. 

Now, you should be ready to take networking by the reigns and shine. Do you have any helpful tips that you use to make networking easier? Then, share with us below in the comments! 

Happy Networking!

5 Must-Have Fall Boots

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Even though it's super hot in Arizona right now, it doesn't stop us from dusting off our favorite Fall boots we've tucked away in our closets. Lucky for Co-Founder, Karen, she's had the chance to rock her boots in Seattle, Washington (jealous).  In Arizona back when we were in college, you knew it was Fall when all the sorority girls on campus had on UGGS (in 90 degree weather of course...haha). If you want to jump on the boots train then check out our favorite pairs above. Every girl should have a classic black boot in their Fall wardrobe so that's why we love this 'Andora' Over-the-Knee Boot from Nordstrom. Brown boots are no different! There are so many shades to choose from with brown boots, but our favorite color is a more tannish tone like this 'Pondrosa' Suede Boot from Nordstrom. Pair your boots with stylish jeans or a cute dress with tights. However you choose to wear your boots, rock them with confidence!

Style tip: When you buy your boots, be sure to get socks that are easy to wear with boots. It will make a world of a difference down there!

2014 Best Fall Candle Scents

We are loving Fall so far and nothing says Fall like some good old delicious Fall scents. Just like we wait for Starbucks to come out with the Pumpkin Spice Latte every year, so too do we wait for our favorite candle companies to deliver with the most amazing scents. Below are our must-buy Fall Scents for 2014.

Bath & Body Works-Pumpkin Caramel Swirl

Voluspa-Santiago Huckleberry

Frasier Fir-Thymes

Bath & Body Works-Pumpkin Apple

Gold Canyon-Autumn Walk

*Tip: Wallflower Fragrance Refills are the best products to use in a big space to make the whole room permeate with that specific scent. 

What are your favorite Fall candle scents? Share with us in the comments!

Fun Pinterest Pumpkin Designs

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Last year we shared with you some helpful pumpkin carving tips, so this year we wanted to share with you some of our favorite carved pumpkin (or pineapple) designs as seen on Pinterest. Be sure to follow our 'Boo' Pinterest Board for some Halloween inspiration! Share with us your pumpkin designs by hash tagging #TSSPumpkinFun. We will feature some of our faves on our Instagram page!

Happy October!

The Truth About Ebola

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The media has gone crazy these last couple of weeks revolving around Ebola. We want to keep you informed because a lot of satire and fabrications over this virus have been spreading like wild fire. Let's start with exactly WHAT Ebola is.

Ebola is one of numerous viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF) transmitted through direct contact with blood or body fluids of an infected person or exposure to objects (i.e. needles) that have been contaminated with the infected body fluids. This virus can affect both humans and non humans (i.e.: monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees). Studies are showing that this virus came from a bat.

Myths

• VHF (Ebola) can be transmitted through the air.

              The Truth: VHF (Ebola) CANNOT be transmitted through the air.

• Ebola came out of nowhere this year.

             The Truth: Ebola did not just surface out of nowhere this year. Ebola was first discovered in 

             1976 near the Ebola River in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo.

•  Ebola has a cure.

            The Truth: No vaccine or medicine is available to cure Ebola. Experimental vaccines and   
            treatments for Ebola are under development, but they have not been fully tested.

• You will catch Ebola if you travel to Africa.

           The Truth: Not necessarily. The places to avoid are Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone due to 

           the high level of Ebola cases. Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo have only  

          experienced a small number of Ebola cases so as long as precautionary measures are taken, 

          exposure should be limited.

Overall, it's all about protecting yourself so that we can diminish the spread of this awful virus. How you can accomplish this is to simply keep yourself clean. Wash your hands frequently; avoid contact with blood and body fluids of any person, especially someone who is sick; don't touch bats and non human primates or their blood and fluids.

For more information on how to properly treat Ebola and other great info on this virus, please check out our source, the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.

Favorite Things: October Special Addition *Breast Cancer Awareness*

1. Chi-Breast Cancer Awareness 1" Flat Iron
2. Tweezerman-Precision Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Slant Tweezers
3. Comfort Revolution-Breast Cancer Research Foundation Hydraluxe Cooling Gel & Memory Foam Standard Pillow Bedding
4. Anne Klein-Tone Pink Ribbon Accent Toggle Bracelet
5. Essie - Breast Cancer Collection (I Pink I Can)- Beauty
6. Manduka - Breast Cancer Awareness rSkidless by yogitoes (Pink) - Accessories
7. Eos-2014 Breast Cancer Awareness 3-Pack Assorted
8. Bicycle-The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Standard Playing Cards
9. Smashbox-Limited Edition Breast Cancer Research Be Legendary Lip Gloss
10. Sterling Forever-Gold Spike Bib Necklace

If you haven't already noticed, there's a lot of pink that comes out during the month of October! This is all due to one thing: raising Breast Cancer Awareness. Besides taking the precautionary steps like breast self exams, another great way to raise awareness is to help raise money toward breast cancer research. Every month we share with you our 'Favorite Things' and this month we wanted to share with you our favorite PINK things. Every item that is our favorite pink thing is an item where a portion of the sale goes to breast cancer research. Buying for a cause is such a great way to raise funds so we encourage you to check our favorite items out and to spread PINK!

Our Favorite Columbus Day Sales

[Piper Lime | Madewell | Club Monaco | Forever 21 | Macy's | Williams-Sonoma]

There is nothing like celebrating a holiday by shopping! This Columbus Day we are looking forward to some retail therapy with some amazing sales from our favorite stores. Click the links above to shop some of our favorites from each brand. We're suckers for sweet hats and Forever 21's Velvet Fedora Hat is back in stock! Macy's also has some trendy, Olive Pope looking coats that we are dying to try as well. It's definitely the season for lots of cooking and baking so we are really loving the different cake pedestals and cake stands at Williams-Sonoma. We are all about "shopping till you drop" so when you're done filling up your shopping cart, apply the codes we've listed above. Many of these deals end today so don't miss out on some awesome savings.

You can thank us later!

5 Over-sized Topshop Sweaters To Add To Your Closet

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As the weather gets cooler and cooler (seems like forever in Arizona, but Seattle is already feeling it!) it's time to clean out our closets of all of our short shorts and tanks and whip out those cute, over-sized sweaters we've been looking forward to bringing out again for this cool season. An over-sized sweater with some hot leggings or trendy jeans can make for the cutest fall/winter outfit. Pair it with some pointed heels or converse, UGGS, and/or Tims and you're ready to take on the world with your Fall fashion. As we were on the hunt for oversized sweaters, we found that Topshop has tons of cute sweaters!  Here's our top 5 favorites from Topshop! Check them out above!

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5 Must-Try Fall Activities

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Pumpkin Picking

• Skip picking up pumpkins at the local grocery store and make an adventure out of it by pumpkin patch picking. There are a lot of secluded farm areas that offer this fun activity. Take your friends, nieces, and nephews and it will be a fun time. After, you can do some cool pumpkin carvings.

Hayrides

• A hayride is simply going for a ride on a cart either pulled by horses or a tractor. It is typically decorated with bales of hay and it a really fun ride to do with kids and adults on open farms.

Haunted Houses

• With Halloween being a part of the fall season, you would be doing yourself a disservice {or maybe not for all of you scaredy cats] by not going to a Haunted House. It's always fun to go with a group of friends to haunted houses to scream, laugh, and see who can last all the scariness!

Apple Picking

• This fun, leisurely activity is great to do with friends as you can pick the best apples since it's the season. Afterwards, gather around the kitchen to make some tasty, homemade, apple pie or apple cider.

Corn Mazes

• Weave in and out of corn mazes for all sorts of adventure. Make it a competition between your friends to see who can successfully complete the maze first!

What are some fun fall activities you plan on exploring this season? Share with us below!

Do The Self Check: Breast Self Exam For Breast Cancer

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With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is important to pay attention to how you can not only raise money for breast cancer research, but to also raise awareness on how to know what is normal for you when examining your breasts. According to Susan G. Komen For The Cure, The signs of breast cancer are not the same for all women. It is important to know how your breasts normally look and feel. TSS Reader, Stephanie, shared that, "If you don't check enough, you won't feel the difference when you do decide to check". Therefore, the key is to make the BSE (breast self exam) a weekly routine. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Know the warning signs so early treatment can be addressed and hopefully save your life. If you notice any change, contact your health care provider and schedule an appointment.

For more facts on breast cancer, click here!

Things We Love About the iPhone iOS8

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We know, we know-updating your phone to new software can be cumbersome and often times we delay until we update our phones because it would be the end of the world to not be able to use our phones for two whole hours! But, in all seriousness, for those of you who are iPhone users, as you know, Apple came out with the iOS8 update. At first glance, nothing looks changed. The design is still the same. However, there are some subtle, yet significant changes to note. Rather than focus on what it doesn't do, we wanted to share what to look forward to once you do the dive and download the software.

Easier Accessibility to Contacts/Profiles

• From the home button, if you double tap you will notice that across the top of the screen, your friend's profiles will appear. This reflects the most recent people you have had interactions with. It is an easier way to access your recent contacts without having to go through the Phonebook.

Share location in Messages

• Trying to find your bestie in a crowd of people at a super packed concert? Have no fear! Now you can share your location via Messages. You can screenshot your whereabouts or directly provide a location source to where you are at while messaging people. 

Receive All Text Messages

• Apparently, this full feature is on its way, but essentially ALL of your text messages can be synched to your MAC. Right now, we are simply getting messages of other iPhone users via iMessage, but with this update it will be messages from all users that you can view on your computer.

New keyboard

• While the keys remain in the same place, above them are convenient word suggestions that predict words you're typing and then what you're going to say next. Over time, it will be able to predict words it thinks you will say. Definitely Apple's smartest keyboard to date!

These are just some of our favorites! What do you like most about the update?

P.S. Be sure to back up your phone before you do the update so you don't lose anything on your phone. 

Get the Kerry Washington SCANDAL Look!

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Oh em gee. Please pick our jaws up off of the floor. The Scandal season premiere last week left us so excited for this new season, but our jaws aren't on the floor over just the show--can we talk about the Olivia Pope-inspired fashion debuted at The Limited?! Kerry Washington delivers in every episode with her chic, sophisticated sense of style so we are not surprised that Shonda Rimes (the creator of Scandal) and Kerry Washington teamed up with The Limited to give their fans a piece of Olivia Pope. We have been jumping for joy over the awesome pieces from trendy trench coats to slimming pencil skirts and chic, silk tops to name a few. You can't help but feel like a true Gladiator in any piece from the collection. We're just going to add everything from the collection to our shopping cart and then see what happens....

Which piece is your favorite?

The Art of Entrepreneurship

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There is an art to being your own boss. As young entrepreneurs, we have learned many valuable lessons to make running your own business ten times easier. Of course, there is nothing "easy" about being an entrepreneur, but there is an art to it. Meaning, if you use the right paint and paint brushes, you can really sell your art (your business). Here are some of our tips on how to master entrepreneurship:

1. Hang around and learn from the people who are already doing what you aspire to do.

• There is something to be said about the people who have come before you and are excelling in the business you aspire to be apart of. Don't be shy and reach out to those people for tips and advice. Essentially, this is called "doing your homework". If you dive in nose deep into a business having not considered every avenue and consulted with the experts, it will make your beginning much harder than it needs to be.

2. Set goals.

• How can you track the progress of your business without having tangible goals? Short-term and long-term goals are key in tracking your success rate. Hold yourself accountable to these goals and set timeframes throughout the start of your business where you will check in on your progress toward meeting those goals.

3. Keep your business separate from outside factors.

• The greatest way to get side tracked from your business is to get SIDETRACKED. Outside factors can really slow down the advancement you should be having with your business. Venturing into the world of being a successful entrepreneur means not having one foot in and one foot out. Either you're all in it or you're just not that into it. Stay focused and keep your eyes on the prize.

4. Determine what the "prize" is and if you're willing to work for it.

• For most people, the "prize" in being an entrepreneur is something tangible, like money. If it's money you're after or a stable lifestyle make sure that the business you're embarking in is worth it. If your happiness outweighs the prize you've got to reassess if being an entrepreneur is worth it. 

5. Embrace sleepless nights.

• You've probably heard this word many times, but the best entrepreneurs are always "grinding". Meaning, NO DAYS OFF. While everyone is sleeping, you should be working and building your business. If you're not working IN your business, you should be working ON your business. You will sleep one day, but just embrace that full hours of sleep will happen few and far between.

6. Understand that failure is not a road block, but a stepping stone to reach bigger and better heights for your business growth.

• You WILL fail throughout your journey as an entrepreneur, but it's those moments of failure that make you an even wiser and stronger business person. Lock those failures in your mind and rise above them. It will make both you and your business better in the end.

Are you an entrepreneur or aspiring to be one? What tips or questions do you have? Share with us below!

Clip-In Hair Extension Secrets

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Not all of us were blessed with long, luscious locks like Co Founder, Sakura {haha} so thank goodness for hair extensions! We are huge fans of clip-in hair extensions because they give the luxury of adding temporary length to your hair. Clip-in hair extensions were a huge hit in our college days and we found ourselves sharing with our sisters how to rock them best. It doesn't matter what type of hair you have (coarse, thin, short, layered) you can rock clip-in hair extensions like the best of us. Here are some clip-in hair secrets:

1. Consider the length of your hair curled.

• The sound of 16" or 18" hair may sound like you're getting Rapunzel hair, but don't let that fool you. If you're like us and you appreciate curling your hair often, curling your hair takes away a few inches. Therefore, 18" hair is technically not 18" in length when it is curled.

2.  Use cheap clip-ins as your LAST RESORT.

• Investing in good clip-ins is a great benefit to you as you can keep reusing the hair. When it comes to hair, you honestly get what you paid for. Cheap clip-ins from places like Sally's Beauty Supply aren't too bad if you keep in mind that they need to be maintained more and replaced more often.

3.  Stay away from synthetic hair.

• Synthetic hair is cheaper quality and DOES NOT curl (watch this video to see how this girl learned that the hard way!). If you absolutely can only afford synthetic hair, then when washing your synthetic extensions, consider using Woolite and fabric softener to keep the texture of the hair looking fresh.

4. Seal the wefts with a weft sealer to minimize shedding.

• All hair extensions have wefts where the hair comes out of. Hair extension are infamous for shedding, and while you cannot totally stop shedding, you can minimize it by sealing your wefts with a weft sealer before place the hair extensions into your hair. You can buy weft sealers at any beauty supply store or on most online beauty shops.

5. Consider layering by buying varying lengths of hair.

• Most clip-in hair extensions come in bags with varying lengths, however, if you're opting to make your own clip-in hair extensions, consider buying hair in various lengths. Various lengths will make your hair appear more cohesive.

Tip from Dirty Looks Hair: Have your clip-ins layered and shaped starting from the shortest pieces of your own hair. This will hide disconnection and create a natural shape around the face. Fitting the front clip-ins on an angle will create a more "feathered" shape around the face.

6. If you can't find your perfect color match, get your clip-in hair dyed.

• As much as the hair companies try to accommodate all colors of hair, sometimes you're just not going to find the perfect match. No need to fret; simply dye your fake locks! Dying them yourself at home is cost effective, however, we know many hairstylists who are willing to dye your clip-in hair for you. Consider this option as they might turn out more professional this route. It's even smart to have them dyed while you're getting your real hair shampooed and/or cut--killing two hairs with one stone!

So the burning question: Where do we buy our clip-in hair extensions?! Below are a list of our favorites!

Sally Beauty Supply

Dirty Looks

Bella Dream Hair (*not clip-ins, but you can make clip ins with their hair)

Bellami
Luxy Hair

Have a secret tip to share about clip-in hair extensions? Share with us below!

When To Use Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat

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With so many social media outlets out there, it's pretty hard to keep up with all of them. We come from the Myspace and Facebook generation that it is amazing to see how far social media has come. We each have our favorite social media outlets and often use one more than the other. So, when is it right to use Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat? Here's our rundown on when it's appropriate to use each:

Twitter: Have a random thought? Take it to Twitter. Twitter is for quick thoughts which correspond with short sentences. Essentially, you are giving your followers a glimpse into your mind and day-to-day in a few short characters.

Instagram: Have a cool picture moment in your day-to-day that you would like to highlight? Then, take it to Instagram. If you want to highlight 1-4 picture moments in your day then Instagram is the perfect social media outlet. Instagram is about photo sharing so applying hashtags and cool yet natural filters are the greatest way to get your photos gaining more visibility.

Facebook: Too long for Twitter? Not "cool" enough for Instagram? Facebook is your friend in this situation. Facebook is your journal; pictures, words, quotes, videos-they all belong on Facebook. Unlike Instagram where you can only post so much throughout the day before you're exhausting your audience, Facebook welcomes posts at any frequency.

Snapchat: Want to show your day-to-day in pictures and video form but you don't want it to stick around for too long? Then, Snapchat has you covered. Snapchat is a great way to show your friends and family what you're up to in that given moment. The footage does not stick around for longer than 24 hours so you feel like you're starting a whole new social media platform every day that you post to it. Very addicting!

If you're like us, many of our friends favor certain social media outlets more than others so you might find yourself on one or two more than the other. What's important is that if you're going to have multiple social media outlets, be sure to find a balance on maintaining them. Since you don't know which ones your friends are on more, keep each outlet exciting!