April 17, 2011
- 10:00 am
By Caitlin-University of Alabama

While many of you love wearing makeup and search your couch cushions and the bottom of all your purses for loose money so you can buy new products, there are a lot of you out there who actually hate wearing makeup. Trust me when I say that I get it; I used to be one of those girls!
Makeup can sometimes be a hassle, especially if you don’t know what products to use or how to use them. Plus, sometimes you just don’t want to stand in front of a mirror and put on your face, dammit. But the honest truth: you don’t have to! Having a polished face doesn’t have to mean 35 products and 30 minutes putting them on. Read More »
Tags: blush, cc beauty live, concealer, Dior, eyeliner, how to wear makeup, MAC, make up, make up for girls who hate make up, makeup advice, mascara, maybelline, minimal make up, nars, smashbox
August 17, 2010
- 6:00 pm
By CC Staff
Finally, it’s time for bright eye makeup to liven up your evenings! In the summer, it instantly becomes more acceptable to wear colors other than black or gray at night. I don’t know why, but so it is (OMG, too. much. Pretty Wild).
While seasons never stop me from wearing whatever makeup I please, it may stop some of you. So if you’ve yet to tackle the vibrant summer night eye, let me help. Bright eye makeup is one of my favorite things, and I hope after this video it will be one of yours too!
April 24, 2010
- 10:00 am
By CC Staff

The following post is courtesy of our uber fashionable friends at CollegeFashion.net!
As we get closer to the end of the school year, many of us are going on internship/summer job interviews- myself included. On College Fashion, we have already covered How to Dress for a Job Interview and How to Get the Internship of Your Dreams. However, in addition to dressing to impress, your makeup and hair needs to look natural and polished for interview success.
Interview beauty can be tricky because you want to make sure you’re making a good impression, while still looking natural and chic. This post will help you achieve the perfect interview look to help you score the job/internship of your dreams! Read More »
Tags: beauty products, college internship, collegefashion, dressing for an interview, internship, internship interview, interview, job interview, light makeup, makeup, makeup advice, makeup tips, natural makeup
February 24, 2010
- 10:00 am
By CC Staff

Charlie Sheen’s goin back to rehab. Again.
Would you wear tiger print?
Adrian Grenier’s got no game.
Paula Abdul proves that ANYONE can get a job.
Topshop attempts to bring back the unibrow?
Get the no-makeup makeup look.
Tags: adrian grenier, animal print, charlie sheen, charlie sheen rehab, fall trends, makeup advice, makeup tips, paula abdul, paula abdul show, spring trends, tiger print, topshop
January 31, 2010
- 10:00 am
By Caitlin-University of Alabama

If there’s one question I get asked (as the resident beauty expert in my group of friends) it’s, “What colors can I wear during the day?” I’ve heard this question A LOT and my answer is always the same:
Wear any color you want!
If you feel like wearing green, do it! Blue, do it (carefully – you don’t want to channel the 80s here)! Honestly, whatever color you want to use during the day, you can. As long as you do it right. And with my help, doing it right and looking good will be easy.
In this video, I’ve outlined some ways to incorporate color into your daytime makeup without looking like you’re going out (or coming home…..). I definitely encourage the use of fun colors to spice up your look, so don’t be afraid to try it! Read More »
Tags: beauty advice, colored eyeshadow, colors, eyeliner, eyes, eyeshadow, makeup, makeup advice, makeup for ever eyeliner, makeup tips, makeup trends, wet 'n wild eyeliner
November 5, 2009
- 11:00 am
By Ali - Syracuse University
As a little girl, lipstick was always the first item I’d reach for in my mom’s purse. I always watched her swipe a little across her lips and look instantly beautiful. I wanted to look beautiful, too.
And now that I’m actually old enough to be wearing the stuff…well, lipstick scares me. Although it defined icons like Marilyn Monroe and Christina Aguilera, I find the whole thing a bit stressful. There is a very fine line between looking glam like Gwen Stefani and looking like you’re just trying too hard to look glam like Gwen Stefani. And I always worry I’m in the latter category.
But I still want it! Lipstick is classic. And if it’s done right, it’s glamorous.
So how does one do it right? How do we college girls find the right lipstick to enhance our lips without making us look like a clown? I’ve been doing my research (OK, so it was for my own selfish reasons, but I’m sharing it with you now!) and I found some general lipstick guidelines for choosing the best shade and wearing it well.
Picking a Color: For everyday wear, choose a color that is only a few shades darker than your natural lip color. Remember, your lips are naturally a few shades darker than your skin tone so if you’re testing a color on your hand (you know, to avoid germs…I’m a freak) keep that in mind. Choosing a color this way will enhance your lips naturally and not scream, “I’m playing with my mom’s makeup bag!” In general, the lighter your skin tone, the lighter shade you should choose. Read More »
Tags: beauty advice, choosing a lipstick, christina aguilera, gwen stefani, lip color, lip liner, lip stain, lips, lipstick, makeup advice, marilyn monroe, matte lipstick, skin tone
October 31, 2009
- 10:00 am
By Caitlin-University of Alabama
When it comes to beauty there are certain tools that every girl needs in her arsenal. But what are the must-haves and what are the spend-a-lot-of-money-on-stuff-you-don’t-needs?
I know a lot of girls are confused about what brushes to buy and what tools they should have lying around their bathroom counter so I wanted to give you all some insight on what I use regularly. I’m not telling you to go out and buy a $100.00 brush kit full of stuff you’ll never use. Instead, I’m going to explain what everything is and allow you to decide what you need for your daily beauty regime.
October 24, 2009
- 10:00 am
By Caitlin-University of Alabama
It’s been a long time coming, but it’s finally here: the smokey eye!
You’ve seen it on just about every red carpet from Hollywood to New York. It’s glamorous, it’s sexy, it’s chic… and it’s not that hard to do all by yourself. Nope, you don’t need a professional makeup artist to smoke out your eyes – you just need a few shadows, a few brushes and the know-how. Which is why I’m here.
Watch, learn and rock this look in no time.
August 13, 2009
- 11:00 am
By Ali - Syracuse University
Want to look absolutely perfect all the time like Hollywood’s biggest celebrities?
Get a makeup artist.
Makeup artists know that one of the keys to creating a perfect makeup look is to consider what a person already has. Skin tone, hair color, eye color, etc. all have an effect on what colors look best on a person. You’ve probably heard the ladies at the makeup counter talk about people being “seasons,” and what colors look best on a face. But you may have never done the research to figure out exactly which colors are meant to consistently work best for you.
And that’s where I come in. Consider me your personal makeup artist for the day. I’ve checked out a couple of different sites and compiled a summary of what you should be looking for when shopping for staple makeup items.
In the past, makeup specialists used “seasons” to classify people’s skin tones and find the best color for them. However, now most makeup rules classify people into either “warm” or “cool” tones. Summer and winter tones are under the umbrella of “cool” and fall and spring are under “warm” tones.
A big key to figuring out if you are cool or warm is figuring out your skin’s natural undertones. Take a look at the veins on your wrist. If they are blue, you are probably “cool,” and if they are green you are probably “warm.” Check out some detailed ways to find out your tone here, but I’ll give you a quick summary: Read More »
Tags: almay intense i-color, beauty, cool tones, cosmetics, e.l.f. makeup, eye color, makeup, makeup advice, makeup artist, skintone, warm tones