Selena Gomez produces hits wherever she goes: whether it’s on the big screen or small, on the radio, or with her fashion line. So she’s sure to have a hit with her latest project, a collaboration with Nicole by OPI nail polishes. Decide for yourself right here! Read on to see all the colors in her collection and find out their super cute Selena-inspired names! Continue Reading »
Selena Gomez x Nicole by OPI Spring Nail Polish Collection
A Beauty Review: Lancome L’Absolu Nu
LANCÔME L’Absolu Nu in Red Chiffon ($29)
A bright, shimmery red lipstick.
LANCÔME L’Absolu Nu in Beige Tulle ($29)
A sheer taupe-y beige.
As a college student on a budget, I am a firm believer that many drugstore brands can be just as good as high-end brands. I have to say, though, that money is well spent on LANCÔME L’Absolu Nu. It is one of the best lipsticks I’ve ever tried. Here’s why.
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October’s Album Releases
September was overwhelming with all the music that was being dropped, so I’m totally okay with the change of pace this month. Click through to listen to music from 10 different artists including Ellie Goulding, All Time Low, Kendrick Lamar, and Taylor Swift:
Chicken Challenge: Can You Make a Whole Chicken? Yes You Can!
Well readers, if you’re anything like me (and I would hope some of you are,) then you have a great admiration for simple hearty cooking. The reason I admire this culinary style is because it works with ingredients that fill you up with a kind of warmth that seems to last hours. If you’re like, then you’ve asked yourself at one moment or another “Hey, why have I never made a whole chicken before?” And this is why I’m going to give you one of the simplest recipes I’ve ever seen for making a whole chicken in the over with no more than six ingredients. That’s right, six. Continue Reading »
Shoesday Tuesday: Dream Out Loud by Selena Gomez Sandals
Fall is a crazy season for department stores, where merchandise is transitioning from neon bikinis to gray wool outerwear. Your job is to make it all work for you! If you play your cards right, fall sales have an amazing way of filling out your entire year’s wardrobe. My latest shopping trip to Kmart landed me four pairs of Dream Out Loud by Selena Gomez shoes: for only $19 total. What’s my secret? Wouldn’t you like to know! Continue Reading »
Manicure Monday: Paint Your Pinkies Pink!
Tashay, Food Editor
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the editors of The Collabor-eight are spicing up our manicures by painting our pinkies pink! This idea was inspired by British nail polish brand Nails Inc.’s campaign for October. We’ve all found that this fun nail art sparks a conversation: what a great way to spread the word about awareness! We even picked similar mani styles. See our pinkies here, be inspired, and get creative! Continue Reading »
Make This Burger! SpongeBob Would Be Proud!
Today I woke up with an intense craving for hamburgers. I debated going to McDonald’s, but decided that the best course of action would be to go grocery shopping like an adult and make my own food at home. The upside would be that I could use the leftovers for food later in the week and save myself money in the longs run. Also, it would mean not eating at McDonald’s and that’s never a bad thing when it comes to your health. Continue Reading »
Sephora x Disney’s Cinderella Beauty Collection
Your fascination with all things Cinderella doesn’t have to end at your shining glass slippers. Sephora is making it ridiculously easy for us fairy-tale obsessed kids-masquerading-as-adults to keep the magic alive. What girl doesn’t need a Swarovski crystal-encrusted bottle of So This Is Love… perfume? (That was rhetorical: every girl needs a bottle.) Check out this enchanting new beauty collection, exclusive to Sephora Beauty Insiders.
A Beauty Review: Stila Positively Pink Set for Breast Cancer Awareness
Stila Positively Pink Set for Breast Cancer Awareness ($18)
A set including a collectible, multi-colored, pressed powder, paired with a lip glaze (in Splendor) to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Can’t get enough of our featured Breast Cancer Awareness beauty products? Check out this pink duo!
What’s Up Elly J x Collaboreight True Beauty Contest
What makes a person beautiful? Is it their clothes, or their style? Is it their personality or their smile?What makes YOU beautiful? You tell us!
The Collabor-eight is partnering with Elyse Johnson over at What’s Up Elly J, an inspiring blog that showcases ambitious young people doing great things.
Let us know what makes you beautiful inside and out, and you can win a Collaboreight beauty bag featuring products from your favorite brands like CoverGirl, Benefit, and Goody! Read on for all the details and to learn how to enter yourself or someone you know. Continue Reading »
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