2012年8月28日星期二

MAKE MONEY ONLINE

I am in the field of Computers from past 16 years and during this period I had learnt many things and from the beginning itself I was very fond of learning Computer Programming and at present I am developing Software programs for various Govt. Sectors. And regarding the Internet business, I started my internet career about 5 years ago and since then I have learnt a lot from this Internet thing.

Almost 80% of Internet users search for ‘How to make money online?‘ and so I decided to create a niche website to tell you about the most of earning money online.

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Since, this is my first post describing this niche, I just wanted to tell you the ‘Basics of Internet Career’ and what is all about ‘Earning Money Online‘.

So guys, have you ever thought that how most of the publishers earn their living only with a few sites they develop. Most of them are under the free site providers like Blogger, WordPress.com, etc. The main success behind such Publishers is just their hard work and patience.

I have seen many publishers who are earning more than $144K per month, so how this happened? Actually, they are writing under a proper niche and that too continuously, within time the reputation of their site increases in search engines and they start earning regular income from their blogs/websites. For more information about finding your niche, refer to my article regardingList of High Paying Adsense Categories for your Niche Website.

Regarding Adsense, its a very big deal to make a good standing account with Adsense because Google won’t spare a single second to ban your account if you have made a single mistake in following Adsense TOS.

But, what if you haven’t done any mistake and Adsense disabled your account, so as with many genuine Publishers. Always make an alternate source of online Income like:

  1. Sell online products.
  2. Sell your own ebooks or products.
  3. Become Affiliate Marketer, through which many publishers are earning their livelihood.
  4. Always use Adsense Alternative Publisher accounts, don’t ever depend on a single firm as Adsense.

If you follow the above tips, you will always have a backup of your Income Source, and if something odd happens with Adsense account, you will gain a regular income from other sources.

But, I recommend making a good standing with your Adsense account as this is a Genuine Publishing network and pays the most share which comes form its advertisers.

Now, what about the Stable Income? Its a must have like problem for almost all of the Publishers who are beginners in this field. don’t worry guys, I will try to solve this problem also, rest depends on your work and writing capabilities.

The income which is coming regularly is called Stable Income, but when this income multiplies itself per month then its called a GOOD STABLE INCOME, so how to earn a good stable income, its very easy… just follow this tip:

HAVE PATIENCE AND UPDATE YOUR SITE DAILY WITH NICHE AND QUALITY CONTENT

DON’T FORGET TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE 4 POINTS AS A SOURCE OF SECONDARY INCOME

After a certain time, you will be getting a regular income, and please don’t blame me if you are not writing proper articles, not updating your blog regularly and expecting to get a good income.

Moreover, many of us think that Google Panda update has eaten my visitors, but my personal opinion about this blog and the visitors is that after recent Panda Update, every genuine publisher is getting targeted users, and I am watching my blog since the last update and I have seen a drastic increase in returning visitors and also new ones, that too targeted.

2012年8月23日星期四

Coming Soon- The Biggest Giveaway in MBB History!

Coming Soon: The Biggest Giveaway in MBB History!

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I know it’s late (you should be in bed, young lady!), but I wanted to give you a quick heads up about something VERY cool.

Be sure to check back on Monday for a chance to win an amazing prize. I’m talking about the biggest giveaway in Makeup and Beauty Blog history! :)

You know the Clarisonic, right? The oscillating skincare brush beloved by beauty mags, bloggers and dermatologists for its ability to deep clean pores?

Well, the company is sponsoring a massive Christmas giveaway for us here on the blog. The rules are simple, and there will be multiple winners (total prizes worth more than $2,000!).

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  8. Getting through the workweek. It will be another hectic one ’cause I’m training somebody new. And I still haven’t thought of a Halloween costume!

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  10. The sun (it’s bright and crisp outside on this lovely fall day), my Strawberry Frosted Pop Tart, the boots I’m going to wear today — It’s all about the small things… ;)

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  14. Sephora’s OPI Metro Chic on my toes. Bare fingertips (for now).

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  16. A steaming hot mug of mango white tea… YUM!

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  18. Pink’s So What. Sidenote: Dang, Pink is cool! Who puts their ex-husband in a video for a song about their breakup? I’d love to meet her.

  19. Goals for the week:
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2012年8月21日星期二

Another Side of Fashion Lecture Series

Another Side of Fashion Lecture Series

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Suzanne Lee, Fashioning the Future

The Centre for Fashion, the Body and Material Culture at the London College of Fashion is hosting the first of a series of lectures meant to explore “the different perspectives that design can bring to innovation and collaborative problem solving.” These lectures set out to cover the breadth of fashion and include “speakers covering the cultures, materials Coach Outlet Coupons, design and technologies which intersect the development of fashion.”This particular event seems to verge on the topic of textiles, fashion and technology and features a range of speakers from the designer and writer Suzanne Lee, whose talk is titled “The Convergence of Collaboration for Future Textiles and Fashion Coach outlet store online,” to the researcher Lesley Gavin, who will speak on “Technology and Virtual Futures.”The event is talking place on December 12 at the London College of Fashion from 5:30 to 9:00. For more information, youcan visit their site (RSVP is required.)

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Space Mediations, Space Meditations- An Interview

Space Mediations, Space Meditations: An Interview with Gabi Schillig

Felt Structure in Times Square

Gabi Schillig, artist and architect, has just completed her four month residency at the Van Alen Institute in New York City. A resident of Berlin, Schillig investigates the relationship between the body and its surrounding space. Her work as a Van Alen Fellow culminated in photo-documented performances around New York involving dancers interacting with her unique, transportable and transformable felt structures. These structures were temporarily grafted onto architectural elements in the city, a form of space mediation which instantly cleaved the wearer’s body to their urban environment. Now back in Berlin, Schillig has graciously answered a few questions regarding her provocative project.

What was the importance of felt to your project? Were there any other materials that you had experimented with? Did the fact that felt was traditionally used in housing in Central Asia play into your decision?

For me, there were many different reasons to use felt for my project. One, of course, is the tactile quality of the woolen felt, its variation in thicknesses, density and finally its initial pre-defined structural quality that it provides. Felt is very structural from the onset – fibers connect to each other through a dynamic production process, creating structural surface through density. Furthermore felt protects from environmental conditions such as rain, sun or noise, yet still has the potential to transform in shape despite its structural strength. There are other interesting social and artist��s positions that have influenced my choice of material. Felt��s tradition in general was certainly of great influence for me. But what fascinated me the most was, on the one hand the traditional notion that comes with the felt, but on the other hand its very contemporary and technical uses.

What was specifically interesting to me was to bring the materiality of felt into the urban landscape, a material that is usually considered to be alien to the hard, static and rigid surfaces of a city. Any form of textile materiality in the city constitutes an oddity. Textile structure Coach Bags Online, in conventional usage, relates clearly to the human body, figure and scale, and thus has the power to produce something new. Within the urban / built environment, the soft geometries and textural surface of textiles allow different social space and interactions to emerge.

Felt Structure in Brooklyn


I’m reminded of the Turkish Kepenek cloak currently in the Fashioning Felt show at the Cooper-Hewitt. This traditional cloak is worn during the day by sheepherders, and then used as a type of “pup tent” for sleeping at night. Similarly, your structures are portable, and can alternately protect, clothe, and shelter people. Was the multi-functional and portable nature of your structure a primary concern of yours?

I saw the Turkish Kepenek cloak about one year ago in a book on felt and its traditional usage. It was amazing to see it now at the Fashioning Felt Exhibition at Cooper Hewitt - the Turkish Kepenek coat was one of my favourite pieces in the exhibition. This traditional item fascinated me for the simplicity of its shape and usage on the body. Of course it also functions as a kind of shelter against the rain and sun, and the fact that it is “transformable” from a piece of clothing to a tent, a mini-architecture or a cocoon-like structure, had already informed my previous project “Raum(Zeit)Kleider” that I worked on a year ago. A multi-functional nature played an important role in that work, and has always been essential to all of my textile projects. My architectural understanding is about creating spatial boundaries that are not rigid, but rather permeable, changeable – open for adaption and appropriation, creating an ephemeral state of space and allowing for a temporary spatial experience.

“Raum(Zeit)Kleider” still stayed very much in the studio where I had a dancer interacting with it, exploring different states and functions that the textile object could take on in relation to the human body. Now, with “Public Receptors: Beneath the Skin” I had the chance to develop three textile structures and implement them in New York City��s urban public space. Those body/urban structures were moving out of the studio, away from a static and autonomous architecture, towards open systems and soft geometries. Both clothing and architecture can be considered an extension of the body, establishing specific spatial organizations by defining relations within the system itself Coach Factory Online, as well as between the human body and the built environment. Basically as an architect I am providing an open system, which I give away at a certain point to be appropriated and used by other people. This inclusion of the observer in the design process plays an important role in my projects.

Transporting Felt Structures

The portable nature of the public receptors was very important, as we needed to transport them in the city – walking, taking the subway etc. The textile objects come folded in bags that can be attached to the body, carrying them through the urban fabric. There is this whole notion of unfolding and folding, packing and unpacking the pieces when being used in the city. It is a temporary intervention that happens spontaneously as soon as a certain locations are “found” in the city where we wanted the structures to unfold and to appropriate space.

And finally, for me three artists were of great importance: Lygia Clark, Helio Oiticica and German artist Franz Erhard Walther. They all investigated in their works notions of participation, the body, performance and particularly geometric abstraction and were working with open systems – textile structures, which reveal entirely unique visual, tactile and acoustic qualities, creating a dialogue between the person and his/her environment. All to be discovered in an object that is not static but that is an open system which is transformative.

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What were your criteria in picking public spaces? Are there any spaces that you would have liked to interact with that you didn’t?

Our aim was to document one day of walking through New York City, implementing the objects into various urban environments that are very diverse from each other. A few days before, the performers and I discussed together various locations that we were interested in. It was great that two of them are originally from New York, so I could share my own experiences in the city with theirs, which were much more the views of “real” New Yorkers. My projects are collaborations where the influence and ideas from my partners are very much appreciated, starting from Barbara Barone, who was the key figure in producing and sewing the heavy felt structures with me, to the performers Lydia Bell, Khalia Frazier and Stephanie Fungsang, who were interacting with the objects out in the public.

As you have seen in the exhibition, I had 11 images framed on the wall. Each of those images basically represents one site that we had chosen on our way up from Central Park down to Brooklyn and back up to Grand Central Terminal. Most of the location we decided upon beforehand, but of course, as soon as you enter a specific location you have to find a spot where you want to attach the soft geometry to an urban element. Especially in the beginning of the day, at the beginning of our “endeavor” I was pretty worried what would and would not be possible in certain locations. Central Park seemed to be pretty easy, but when it comes to sensitive locations such as Times Square, Wall Street or Grand Central Terminal where there are a lot of police, army or security around, I got a little nervous and was waiting for them to stop us doing what we were doing. But nothing happened – on Wall Street we were doing the performance close to a police car and nothing happened. So, obviously soft bodies and geometries are not to be seen as a threat, even if you attach them to building or urban elements. This was a completely surprising and positive experience for me, as I thought after 9/11 especially in New York everything you do out in the public is monitored and observed with great anxiety and concerns.

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The Mapping of those 11 specific sites were of great importance as well. We were doing the performances on March 16, 2009, s specific day with specific characteristics in terms of weather for instance. And of course each site carries specific information with it such as the exact coordinates, weather conditions, time during the day and also dirt. The dirt became conceptually very important for the project as well. Each site carries its specific dirt that leaches traces on especially on the white felt structure that we were using. It basically now carries the memories of the city, of 11 different locations, which we went to on a specific day, during a specific time under a certain weather condition. This mapping of the specific locations and its characteristics and the white felt carrying the memory of New York City became a strong point in the work.

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Quite often we found interesting locations and urban objects on our way through the city and did a performance there spontaneously. It was all about improvisation and what can be discovered in that process. I was lucky to have great people around me who would be as curious and enthusiastic about the project as I am, to come all the way with me.

Of course, there are many more spaces that we could have used for our interventions. I guess the more you do the less afraid you become and the more you risk. For instance, how about doing such a performance on a very public building that is so highly secured that usually you��re not even allowed to touch or to enter. The trick is that by using clothes and soft materials you seem not to be a threat to the public at all. And that was also the strategy – to start with a piece of clothing and then use this structure to form your own body architecture in the urban fabric, extending your own private body into public space. For me, the limit of a person is not the outermost layer of skin. Therefore, these spatial structures de-limit the surroundings of the body, marking out a territory in the public urban fabric that allows a person to reappropriate the notion of living, bringing architecture back into the realm of the everyday. Also, I am planning to implement public receptors back here in Berlin – I am interested to see if people would react here differently in comparison to New York.

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Did you tell the dancers how to interact with the structures? Did they tell you how they felt inside the structures?

As soon as I met Lydia, Khalia and Stephanie I completely trusted them. They knew from our discussions what I was after and that the interaction between the textile structures and the urban environment was very important for me. We met one time before to discuss possibilities and what was I interested in. After that point I left the interaction with the textile structures completely open to them. As I’ve mentioned before, in my work an essential element is leaving my own control behind, handing it over to other people so that I can explore what will happen and see with surprise what new things are able to emerge out of the open system that I’ve provided. The question of authorship gets blurred in this moment, which I like. The dancers were basically becoming part of the design process, which is for me open-ended. It is not about the end product or object, but what the spatial system can generate when being used by others. I have learned how important it is to give things away to see how other people interact with it. The figure of the architect traditionally is very much connected to the notion of power. Many architects say they are building for people, but I often doubt that. In the end it is about their own power and control, building designs which leave no space for true appropriation, and the people who have to use the space in the end don��t have any influence on the design process itself.

The dancers told me they “learned” more about the objects with each performance. It was basically about “getting to know” their behavior in relation to the body (or many bodies), their materiality and exploring different possibilities that are hidden in the objects and their different usage. But of course also every site of implementation if different, with its own specific urban condition, people and environment. So each performance was exciting and a new challenge. I guess that one feels pretty safe and secure while being inside those structures. On the one hand, it is an extension of the own body into public space, but the inside space stays very private. That of course relates again to the material and tactile qualitiy of the felt itself, its protective characteristics in terms of outer physical conditions, also including the protection against sound or noise that comes from the outside. So in the end it is a protective device that puts you out in the very most public spaces of New York City, but that still preserves your own, very personal and intimate space that surrounds your own body.

Making Felt Structure


Why did you choose not to document your interaction with the structures?

For me my own interaction with the structures is basically the process of the “Making”. During the three months that I worked on the Public Receptors, I continuously documented the design and production process, using different techniques, my camera, camcorder, computer and sketchbooks. For the exhibition at Van Alen Institute it was very important not to show only the textile structures and “final” images. In the whole exhibition you can find traces of the process, to be shown as films on small screens (e.g. the sewing process as short film or me interacting with the objects while figuring out the best strategic way to fold them) or in the little booklets that are distributed in the gallery space on specific locations. The two sketchbooks that you find in the gallery space as well, document my whole thinking process from the last one year, which now manifested itself in the production of the objects themselves.

Are you planning on continuing working with felt? Are there any other textiles that interest you?

I think that felt will definitely continue to play and essential role in my future work. On the other hand I am very curious to explore other materials as well, such as other textiles but also completely different materials. How for instance could I create a transformable object out of a rather static material? I am on a continuous search for new possibilities and am curious about different materialities in general.

The relationship between designing and making requires a certain body of knowledge that resides in the space and time of the working process. Spatial techniques and their established relations may be based upon a beautiful way of ordering elements by defining an open, but clearly defined, system that is able to transform. At the same time the system��s behavior is very much related to its constituent elements, their materiality and their spatial organization. It is fascinating that even flexible elements have the potential to collectively rigidify, when brought together in a certain geometrical order and hierarchy – to be found, for instance, in spatial formations of textile techniques. Open spatial systems that are generated physically and on a material level, hold a great potential to explore unexpected links between those relations. Those tectonic structures possess the ability to adapt, are open for appropriation, and at the same time interact with the environment and enable a constant change of bodies and spaces. This design model stands against a loss of the living body and its senses in the design process and looks beyond humanist practices to consider the body as fixed and static. The rebirth of the tactile, the transformative potential of space and matter determine that action and perception become one.

Photographs courtesy of Gabi Schillig
Interview by Sarah Scaturro

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2012年8月20日星期一

Dorm Room Decor- Wall Decals, Typography, and Canv

Dorm Room Decor: Wall Decals, Typography, and Canvas Prints

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A few weeks ago, I stepped into my single room for the first time. The first thing I noticed was the four blank walls encircling me and my four huge moving boxes… and I couldn’t wait to get started decorating.

I’ve got to be honest — nothing is as beautiful to me as a blank wall. Think of all the possibilities for even just one of those four walls! Whether your style is goth chic louis vuitton online outlet, preppy, or hipster, your walls are your biggest and best chance to really express yourself. Making use of overlooked spaces is the first rule to follow when you set out to decorate your dorm, and walls are definitely an underused area of prime dorm real estate.

In this article, we’ll discuss three more ways to decorate your walls. We’ve already covered decorating your walls with photos and posters, so today we’ll focus on some unique decor that the masses may not have heard of. As always, we’ve worked to feature inexpensive and DIY techniques whenever possible, to help keep your wallet happy. Ready? Let’s get started!

Wall Decals

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Wall decals are some of the least well-known and most underrated wall decor products on the market today. Usually made of vinyl, and occasionally out of fabric, wall decals are easily mounted, readily removed, and are such a clever way to make use of wall space.

Essentially, wall decals are giant wall stickers, and they come in countless varieties. After you stick them on, the design appears to be painted onto the wall. I can affirm that, since I have poppy wall decals in my room (see above photo), and visitors always ask me, mouths agape, how I got permission to paint my walls.

Wall Decal Shopping/Decorating Tips:
  • Wall decals do not damage walls as long as they are smooth and non-greasy, and vinyl is meant to be removable – this makes them perfect for dorms. If you’re unsure about removal, though, test a small piece on a hidden corner and make sure it comes off.
  • To stick a wall decal on, start from the middle of the design with a cloth and press in circular motions outward until it’s totally stuck on.
  • To remove a stubborn wall decal, use a hair dryer to warm it and it will peel off nicely.
  • Remember that humidity and water don’t affect them! Just make sure to place them on clean, dry surfaces.
  • Consider the size of the decals before you purchase them. Look for designs that are complementary to your wall color, and that take up just the right amount of wall space.
  • Where to look for wall decals? Try AllPosters.com, Etsy, and Target.
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Typography

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I think typography is the coolest?way to add flair to your walls. It’s the easiest way to show what kind of person you are, by putting a favorite quote or word on the wall where everyone can see! You can even get them in vinyl and stick them on the way you would a wall decal.

Typography Tips:
  • Cut out words from magazine pages, newspaper pages Louis Vuitton outlet online, or even collaged photos. Anything goes!
  • Decide whether you want to stick to a font or to cut your own letters, like in the photo above. The typography in my room is in Helvetica Coach Outlet Online, which is my go-to font for any project.
  • Use painter’s tape to space the letters evenly, both horizontally and vertically.
  • Check out this DIY tutorial for making your own typography!
  • If you’re doing a quote, check out quote websites for a brief one that you really like. On my wall, I have: “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” The shorter your quote, the less work you have to do if you’re cutting them out coach coupons!
  • Attach them to your wall with Sticky-tac or double-sided tape. Sticky-tac won’t damage your walls, and can make the letters pop off the wall a bit for some visual interest.
  • Try making letters out of random pieces around the house, like in this photo!
Canvas Prints

Canvas prints
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For my twelfth birthday, I had a sleepover with a few friends and asked my mom to get me a big sheet of blank canvas and some paint. We took it outside and splattered paint all over it, painted on our names and handprints Coach Purses, and after everyone went home, I wrote “Friends Forever” on the middle and hung it up in my bedroom. Six years later, this canvas is still on my wall, and it’s my favorite part of my room at home.

Now that I’m at school, I still want to incorporate my love for canvas, but I want to make it a bit more mature. Gallery-wrapped canvas prints are the answer! You can get photos printed on them, or just purchase blank artists’ canvases and paint on whatever you want.

Canvas Print Tips
  • Websites like Groupon and Tippr often have great deals on ordering photo canvas prints. I got an 18″ x 24″ photo canvas print (gallery wrapped) for 50% off!
  • Gallery wrapped means that the canvas is wrapped around a wooden frame, with the image stretching onto the sides, top, and bottom. Museum wrapped means that the surrounding border on the frame is white, and the design is restricted to the front.
  • Buy some blank canvases and hang them at eye level in your room! Whenever you’re feeling creative, throw paint (if you’re brave) or just use markers and doodle whatever you like. At the end of the year, take it down and see how you’ve grown.
  • Canvas prints are excellent for tying your room’s color scheme together.
  • Hang canvas prints with Command heavy duty poster strips.
What Do You Think?

Will you be using any of these tips? Have you ever seen wall decals, typography, or canvas prints in a dorm room? What sort of quotes do you like for use in typography? Have you ever tried making your own canvas artwork? What other wall decoration ideas do you have? Let us know with a comment!

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Your Finals Week Survival Kit- 11 Essentials for T

Your Finals Week Survival Kit: 11 Essentials for Test Time

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Well, it’s that time of year again – final exams are coming up!?From books to papers to presentations and everything else in between, everyone is so busy that they don’t have time to think about anything else. So to make your life just a little bit easier, here are all of the things you need for a day of writing and studying in the library so that you don’t forget anything. The times when I forget my laptop charger or notebook in my room are the worst.

1. A huge, expandable bag

I use a Tiffany’s Reversible Tote that I borrowed from my mom especially for finals week because I can fit my lunch, computer Cheap Coach Factory Outlet, textbooks and even a picnic blanket inside it all at the same time. In case you don’t have a go-to tote, here are some equally big bags:

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2. Laptop in a case and laptop charger

This one goes without saying, make sure that your laptop is in a case – the screen might crack from the weight of all of your notebooks if it isn’t. And don’t forget your charger! (Like I said, I’m guilty of this a little too often.)

3. Notes/textbooks you will need to study from

Again coach purse outlet online, this is pretty much a given, but you’d be surprised how easy it is to forget those essential notes when finals week stress sets in. Make sure to bring them all!

Colored pencils on a notebook

4. Highlighter, pens, and pencils

For those times when you need to study the old fashioned way.

5. Backup drive or flash drive

Make sure you are constantly backing up your work during exam week. Why??Because?anything can happen – your computer could die before you have a chance to save your work, or you could spill something on your keyboard, like when I spilled a bottle of liquid foundation on mine and watched helplessly as the makeup sunk under the keys of my Mac. (My computer is still miraculously working but please let that be a lesson to you – don’t do your makeup near your computer!)

Even if you don’t have a flash drive or external hard drive, e-mail yourself copies of your paper every hour or so – better to be safe than sorry!

6. Water bottle and tea bags

Jasmine green tea is one of my little luxuries during exam week, because my school only sells lipton tea. The best part? You can make it anywhere; just ask for hot water at the coffee shop (and tip your barista). Also, don’t forget to bring your favorite refillable water bottle to avoid dropping unnecessary cash at the vending machine.

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7. Healthy snacks

Sandwiches, almonds (or any other type of nut), fruit and vegetables are all great snacks for the library. For more Coach factory outlet online, see our list of healthy snacks for college girls on the go.

8. At least one unhealthy snack

I know, you’re probably surprised to see this here Coach Handbags, but let’s face it: After a day working in the library, you deserve a treat to keep you going. Just make sure it is small – don’t eat a gigantic bag of anything, otherwise you might crash from the sugar later.

9. Gum

I love bringing minty gum to the library – it will give you a perk of energy if you feel that you are falling asleep.

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Photo by me – I am slowly but surely completing research for my Art History paper on Gustav Klimt….

10. Comfy yet chic clothes

I promise you, leggings and a cashmere sweater are just as comfortable as sweatpants and a sweatshirt and are infinitely chicer. For more ideas, refer to our?What to Wear During Finals Week guide.

11. Things to entertain you while taking a break AWAY from your computer

Bring nail polish, a book you’re reading for fun (like The Hunger Games), a sketchbook, or anything else that isn’t electronic for those moments when you need a quick break to clear your head because you are going bleary eyed from staring at your computer.

Your thoughts?

What do you think? Did this list help you get organized? What big papers do you have to write? Is there anything else that you bring with you for studying days in the library? Tell me what you think with a comment!

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Outfits Under $100- Three Summer Wedding Looks

Outfits Under $100: Three Summer Wedding Looks

Wedding outfits
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Even if you’re not the one walking down the aisle, trying to navigate the dos and don’ts of dressing for a wedding is nearly a ritual in itself. Location, dress code, weather, and the always difficult decision of dancing-all-night-versus-wearing-cute-shoes are all factors that must be taken into consideration.

If you’re a college girl like me, budget is a huge restraint when dressing for the weddings of the season Coach Purses On Sale, which is why I put together three outfits perfect for summer weddings, each under $100 total.

A Casual Outdoor Affair – $93.93

Beach Wedding Outfit
Product Information: Dress – Modcloth, Sweater – Charlotte Russe, Shoes – H&M, Headband – Dorothy Perkins Cheap Jerseys, Earrings- Dorothy Perkins

If the next wedding you’re attending is taking place at a beach or in the park, you have the green light to go a tad casual! Wind-blown hair Coach Handbags On Sale Online, flats, and sweaters are perfectly acceptable for affairs like these. (After all, the ocean air can be chilly.) Be sure to choose accessories that add a bit of shimmer to stand out.

A Traditional Ceremony – $98.74

Traditional Wedding Outfit
Product Information: Dress – Modcloth, Shoes – Lulus, Bag – H&M, Earrings- Forever 21

The best part about putting together an ensemble for a summer wedding? Color is totally allowed! Don’t shy away from it! A bold hue with a peplum cut is sure-fire way to make the tricky transition from ceremony to champagne a breeze.

A Formal Event – $98.38

Wedding outfit 3: Nude dress, hot pink heels, statement earrings
Product Information: Dress – ASOS Coach Outlet, Earrings – Dorothy Perkins, Shoes – Forever 21

Between finding gifts and the proper outfit, one wedding can make a dent in your wallet even if you aren’t a member of the party. Luckily there are retailers who can sense our wedding-season pain Coach Factory Coupon, like ASOS. The chic ensemble above is perfect for a black tie occasion, but doesn’t break $100. A simple grecian-inspired dress and bold heels will ease your wedding woes.

What are you wearing to weddings this season?

How do you avoid buying a new outfit each time you have a wedding to attend? ?Which look above is your favorite? ?How do you keep your wedding outfits under $100? Let us know by leaving a comment.

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Video Tutorial- Melt-Proof Makeup That Lasts All D

Video Tutorial: Melt-Proof Makeup That Lasts All Day

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Summer is finally here! Unfortunately Coach Factory Outlet, with its arrival comes every girl’s beauty nightmare: makeup that slides right off in the heat and humidity. Disappointing, right?

But fear not, CF readers, I’m here to share the secret to making your makeup last all day and into the early morning. (We’re talking 8, 12 hours without it so much as budging Coach Outlet Factory!) Summer weather is no match for this trick.

Want to know how to get your makeup to last all day? Watch the video below to learn the secret coach factory store online!

The Tutorial:

Products Used:

The only product from the video that you really need is some sort of setting spray. I always have and always will suggest Urban Decay’s All Nighter setting spray because it literally makes your makeup last all day. For all the other products and tools, feel free to use whatever you have at home.

  • Cetaphil Facial Moisturizer
  • Benefit’s Erase Paste in Deep
  • Maybelline FitMe Foundation in 315,355
  • Benefit’s Hello Flawless Powder in Hazelnut
  • Sigma E40 Tapered Blending Brush
  • Urban Decay’s All Nighter Spray
  • Cosmetic sponges or cotton rounds
More Tips for Long-Lasting Makeup Application:
  • DO NOT TOUCH YOUR FACE. The oils on your hands can start to break down makeup and interfere with it adhering to your skin. When you want your makeup to really last, use cosmetic sponges and brushes to apply rather than your fingers.
  • Moisturize your face before application so the makeup has a base to adhere itself to. (Use a mattifying moisturizer if you tend to get oily.)
  • Apply thin layers of makeup; if more coverage is desired, apply additional layers.
  • A setting spray is your BFF this summer and will keep that makeup stuck to you like glue – make sure to use a good makeup remover to get it off at the end of the night Coach Handbags!
Thoughts?

What are some of your tips and tricks for long-wearing makeup in the summer heat? What other topics or questions you would like to see ?featured in a future video here on CF? Let me know down below Coach Purse!

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3 Ways to Transition Your Beauty Regimen into Summ

3 Ways to Transition Your Beauty Regimen into Summer Coach Factory Outlet

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Summer is officially here, and for a lot of us this means more time by the pool, getting a (hopefully faux) tan and maybe even transitioning between climates. The summer season presents different challenges for your skin and hair, so it’s important to take lifestyle and weather changes into account when putting together your everyday beauty routine. The same regimen you’ve been using since December is not going to cut it in the summer heat!

Of course, the exact changes to make will be different for everyone, but here’s my story, including the beauty regime changes I’ve had to make due to my transition from the regular spring semester to summertime.

1. Pump Up the Moisture

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I go to school in southern Arizona where it is generally warm Coach Outlet Stores, arid, and has an elevation of about 2,000 feet above sea level. However, I am going to be home in Sedona, Arizona for most of the summer, where the elevation jumps to about 4,400 feet above sea level. There is also a slight temperature drop.

After only a few days back at home, I have already noticed my skin is much drier than normal. Why is this? After some research louis vuitton shoes, I found several articles that suggest that sun rays are stronger at higher elevations, meaning drier skin that is more prone to burning. Furthermore, strong rays bleach and dry out hair. Ick.

Solution? Plan accordingly! If you’re going to be in a higher elevation area, switch to a stronger conditioner and take the time to find a facial moisturizer with a good SPF count! I’m using Aveeno Nourish + Moisturize shampoo and conditioner to try and combat the elevation change, as well as Origin’s Have a Nice Day? super-charged moisture cream with SPF 15 on my face. Although I could go for a higher SPF, I’m trying to use all natural products and this particular moisturizer claims to have its own UV protectors.

2. Beware of Skin Color Changes

Makeup for summer skin

No matter how much SPF I slather on Coach Purse Outlet Online, my skin always seems to get a few shades darker throughout the summer. However, I also am a poor college student and don’t want to buy four different foundations to use for three months out of the year.

Therefore, my solution is to mix a little bit of bronzer in with my loose powder throughout the summer so it will match my skin! I use MAC Mineralize powder and bareMinerals Warmth bronzer. This way, I can add in however much I need at the time, while getting a nice, clean glow.

3. Embrace the Season’s Hues

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Summer is here, which means its time to embrace bright nail polish and sparkly lip glosses! Don’t be afraid to try sun-saturated hues this summer Cheap MLB Jerseys!

Especially with tanner or more sun-kissed skin, summer is definitely the perfect time to experiment with some great colors on your face and nails. A good place to start is the OPI Summer Flutter Collection of nail polishes! My favorite is the pink in the upper left-hand corner. What’s your favorite summer shade?

A Penny For Your Thoughts…

Do you change your beauty routine for summer? Share your story! Do you have any other tips I might have left out? Speak up, we’d love to hear what you have to say!

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How to Create a Dorm Room Layout

How to Create a Dorm Room Layout

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As the beginning of the school year comes ever closer, dorm room organization and decoration has become a favorite discussion topic among my group of friends. Our future dorm rooms vary in almost every aspect (size, shape, location, wall color, and floor material, to name just a few), but the one thing we’ve got in common is the standard issue furnishings our colleges and universities so generously provide us.

Everyone can rattle off the list: a closet or wardrobe, a dresser, a desk with a chair, and of course a bed. How to arrange these cookie-cutter fixtures, however, is a subject not often breached by us as we madly compare comforters and accent rugs, though it’s just as important as our decor. A room layout can give off a multitude of vibes, and is integral to one’s college experience, whether you want to focus on welcoming visitors or having a private place to study.

Now that we’ve learned how to organize our rooms around a color scheme, this article will teach you how to create your own dorm room layout, based on your needs. Since the vast majority of college students live in doubles, these are the rooms we will be focusing on.

For easy explanation, we will be utilizing Design Your Dorm‘s 3-D dorm room design tool to illustrate these sample dorm room layouts. (We’re not big fans of the shopping part of the site – you can get better items for much cheaper elsewhere – but the free dorm design tool is great.) Below, I’ve created three rooms: one that emphasizes privacy Coach Factory Outlet Online, one that emphasizes a social atmosphere, and a taste of feng shui.

Before we start…

You will need to:

  • know your room furnishings (call your Residence Life office to find out)
  • know the dimensions of your room
  • have a Design Your Dorm account, or a pencil and graph paper
  • know what kind of room atmosphere you (and your roommate(s), if applicable) want
Layout 1: Emphasizing Privacy

Private Dorm Room Layout

This layout features a simple way to get your own space in a small double. One roommate lofts their bed (check with your RA to see if this is an option; I know that some schools will do it for you), and fits their desk underneath it, while the other one keeps their bed on the ground and has their desk overlooking it. This way cheap coach handbags sale, either person can study or sleep while the other does the opposite, without disturbing the other. The desks face away from each other, and the beds are far away enough to give each member their own personal area.

You can also try:
  • Putting the desks back to back in a smaller room
  • Placing the desks side by side, with a divider in between (like a large bulletin board or stacked dressers)
  • Using wardrobes or dressers to divide the room
Layout 2: A Social Atmosphere

Social Dorm Room Layout

This layout creates a welcoming, open space for guests to come in and chat. “Butting” the ends of the beds together provides ready-made seating (arranging pillows against the wall will encourage visitors), and the dressers next to the beds make handy tabletops for snack food or music speakers. An area rug in a cheerful color will warm the room up, and you may also want to consider investing in a small coffee table (with storage room), as well as some floor pillows, which can be easily tucked out of sight under the beds when you’re done with your social butterfly day.

You can also try:
  • Using the dresser surface for a TV
  • Stacking the dressers for even more room (the top can even be a nightstand for someone in a lofted bed)
  • Placing your fridge under your bed for easy access during get-togethers
Layout 3: Some Feng Shui

Feng Shui Single Dorm Layout

Feng Shui, the Chinese art of spatial arrangement, works best in apartments and single rooms Coach Outlet Online, so this layout features a single. The important thing to remember about Feng Shui is that the space from the door to the window is full of energy known as qi coach outlet online, which shouldn’t be disrupted by anything. As a Chinese girl myself, I find that following some simple Feng Shui rules can really enhance the relaxing nature of a room.

This room features some common Feng Shui elements. The bed is reasonably far away from the door, to give a sense of privacy, and the qi is not disturbed since the desk is below the window. The dresser also provides a nice spot to grow a plant and enhance the life of the room. Feng Shui may seem advanced, but it really can make a difference in your room when applied properly.

Give it a try by:
  • Utilizing rounded corners and circular rugs to counteract the sharp edges of dressers and beds
  • Going for symmetry whenever possible (e.g., putting two nightstands on either side of a bed)
  • Placing furniture at interesting angles instead of shoving it up against the wall (hard to demonstrate with the DYD tool but totally possible)
  • Never putting a mirror facing your bed
What do you think?

Were these layouts helpful? What was your dorm room or apartment layout like? Were they similar to the ideas here Coach Outlet Online, or did you have a totally original way of doing it? Is Feng Shui a feasible option for college students? What tips do you have for incoming college students trying to maximize the uses of their dorm rooms? Let us know with a comment!

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Coupons & Sales- Week of 7-15-11

Coupons & Sales: Week of 7/15/11

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