Think back to Halloweens past. Chances are the costumes that stick out in your mind are the homemade ones. Whether or not they look perfect, the costumes that tend to get the most attention are the ones that people put some thought and effort into. Everyone loves a creative costume that makes them think, “I…
Ever since I discovered the power of makeup (it’s like plastic surgery in a bottle!), I have being obsessed with eye liners. If used properly, eye liners can define your eye shape and open up your eyes, giving you that fresh look that makes you look super awake even though your mind is half asleep.…
With the arrival of fall, comes the arrival of new trends in the fashion world. Last saturday Calgary got to witness some of the most unique fall pieces created yet by Canadian designers at PARKLUXE 2014. PARKLUXE was an evening out into the beautiful world of fashion and art which aspired to showcase local designers…
Iridescent fabrics, daring cut-outs, and elaborate sequins. We saw all these trends and more at this year’s September fashion month, where the world’s top designers showcased their works in the major fashion-capitals of the world; New York, London, Paris, and Milan. This season was filled with shocking new looks, which in turn gave us a sense…
By now, you probably think that I’m being sponsored by LUSH. But, unfortunately, I am not (not yet, that is). They just happen to make extremely amazing products and eat up my paychecks. (Proof of my obsession.) But it’s all worth it. I’ve come a long way from my first review of their face wash…
As a teenage girl with the attention span of a 5-year-old, I am easily distracted by anything that moves, is shiny, or smells good. Thus, Bath and Body Works happily drains my wallet. Although I am not that fond of their lotions or soaps, every candle line they come out with consistently makes me swoon.…
Chalking hair is a great way to temporarily dye hair. It doesn’t take much time to chalk hair, and it’s easy to do. For those of us who prefer to change styles frequently, chalking is perfect as it isn’t permanent. Additionally, chalking hair is cheap and doesn’t damage your hair, so don’t worry! You can…
Summer will be officially over by the end of this week and autumn will be here in the blink of an eye. Traditionally, autumn is all about browns such as “Scores a goal!” by OPI or the dark sophisticated red such as “dress to kilt” by Essie. But this autumn, why not try something new,…
Sleek lines in front of an intently lit grey backdrop, the 2015 IKEA Catalogue is coming to your stands soon. Wait, what was that? What people would normally expect to be the milieu for an Apple product, IKEA parodies Apple’s advertising scheme to create an ingenious marketing scheme of their own. The bookbook™ mocks the highly…
Disclaimer: This post reflects my personal opinion and should only be regarded as such. This does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Youth Are Awesome or Youth Central. The topic of modesty is controversial and I therefore warn you that some content may offend some people with differing opinions. Pretty much every girl in our generation,…
Everything about autumn is perfect to me. The slow slanting light, the crunch of the grass in the mornings, the last moment just before the wind pinches your cheeks with frost and the world is covered in a blanket of white. Autumn is full of moody hues, cold one second and warm the next. It…
The title says it all, these are my 3 favorite places to go whenever I’m out in our city. They are all unique, trendy and totally awesome, so go check them out! 1. Via Cibo This Italian “street food” restaurant is the best place to go get some lunch in Calgary! They make awesome Italian…
I love thrift shopping. It’s super fun and you can find super cool hidden gems for under $5! But sometimes, it’s hard to find good quality clothes that are actually up to date, so I’m going to share some simple tips to help you get the most out of your thrifting experience. 1. Set aside…
Do it yourself projects are becoming more and more popular these days. I personally find that it feels so good to be able to say “Yeah, I made this myself!” Upcycling is basically taking old and no longer used products and converting them into newer and better things. These upcycled t-shirts are starting to pop up everywhere…
If you know me, you would say that my two favorite things are the internet and shopping, and although this is true, there is one thing I like more: when those two things are combined. I have a bit of an obsession for online shopping. The convenience of not leaving your house, waiting eagerly for…