Do it or Dye! An HC Intern's & Her Roomie's Hair Transformation - Women Campus

In honor of spring approaching, shedding winter weight, and getting over old flames, my roommate, Taylor, and I decided it was time for an invigorating change.  After much contemplation, we decided our best first step to a lifestyle makeover would be to revamp our hair.  I know this sounds a bit shallow and superficial at the onset, but to us this was about overcoming some fears and trying something new...we had NEVER dyed our hair before.  We've had this unnecessary fear of hair-dye and we finally wanted to break the tie from our natural hair color and do some experimenting. The outcome?  Questionable…

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The Best Celebrity Brands You’ve Never Heard Of - Part-2 - Women Campus

Sofia Vergara for Kmart  
Colombian bombshell and Modern Family star Sofia Vergara will debut her design chops this fall by releasing a contemporary collection at Kmart. Fun and wearable, the collection features jazzed-up wardrobe staples such as a sequined mini skirt, jersey tops and, of course, a sexy LBD.  Vergara reportedly had a blast designing her freshman collection, each item from which will cost under $60, and the clothes are definitely cute.  If only we could all look as curvy as she does in them!

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The Best Celebrity Brands You’ve Never Heard Of - Part-1 - Women Campus

Twitter erupts every time Kim Kardashian launches a jewelry line. Bloggers race to review every retro-fabulous clothing collection Kate Moss designs. These days, any and every celebrity with entrepreneurial inclinations launches a brand of something—it seems as if Perez reports a new launch every day—yet, somehow, some of the best celebrity brands are completely under the radar. Luckily, HC has combed through the mass of recent celebrity makeup, jewelry and fashion lines to present this: our list of the top underappreciated celeb style brands. Kat Von D at Sephora

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Calling All Curvy Collegiettes™: Top 5 Jeans for Plus-Sized Women Part-2 - Women Campus

Levis Defined Waist Boot Cut 580 Jeans Plus (size 16-24) $48.00
These jeans have a snug fit in the waist, so if you're small in that area these jeans are perfect because they don't gap in the back. They hug the waist and hips to give you the most flattering look possible. These jeans are great for the weekend with flats and a tunic. Levis are such a classic trademark so it's great to see that they have a whole plus-sized selection online with styles ranging from jeggings to flare jeans.

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Calling All Curvy Collegiettes™: Top 5 Jeans for Plus-Sized Women Part-1 - Women Campus

Jeans are a wardrobe staple for almost all of us. Unfortunately, they are also one of the most torturous items to shop for.  Every collegiette™ has unique hips, waist, and thighs, but it seems like denim only comes in constricting, boxy and uncomfortable fits, especially if you are a plus-sized woman. To flaunt your best features, you want the pair of baby blues that will hug in all the right places without adding extra bulk or uncomplimentary bunching. Here's a list of the best jeans to fit a plus-sized frame.

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What to Wear There: Spring Semester Events Part-2 - Woman Campus

End of the Semester EventsCook-outs, harbor cruises, fairs and activities fairs – the end of the semester is the time when colleges take advantage of the nice weather and make one last impression on their students before we all head home for the summer. The weather is often unpredictable, the venue will vary and you're stuck with the challenge of finding an outfit that is the perfect amount of casual co-ed and stylish student.

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What to Wear There: Spring Semester Events Part-1 - Woman Campus

As the temperature warms, college students are thrown into the "end-of-the-semester" craziness that is midterms, finals, spring break and job searches. In that shuffle, sometimes it's tough to plan your outfits for the week ahead – leaving you in heels for move-out day or your night-out-on-the-town mini-dress for your sister's afternoon wedding.
Well, don't fear collegiettesTM, the HC staff and a few professionals are here to help take a little bit of stress out of your semester. Whether it's midterms, dinner with a friend's parents, or the plane ride to a tropical spring break destination, there are a couple no-fail looks and tips to help you always have the perfect outfit for any occasion!

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Exp-HAIR-i​menting: One HC Intern's Attempt to Create a New Hairstyle Every Day of the Week Part-7

Day 7As my week of exp-hair-imenting comes to an end, I wanted to revisit a look that I never thought I would actually be able to do and give it a twist.
Out of all the styles, I was most surprised by how easy it was to achieve the wavy look and even more shocked that I actually liked it. This time, I pulled the front of my hair back and secured it with a bobby pin to create a mini pompadour. 

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Exp-HAIR-i​menting: One HC Intern's Attempt to Create a New Hairstyle Every Day of the Week Part-6

Day 6Today is one of those quintessential Boston days. Freezing temperatures and icy rain, with a bit of snow thrown in, just for fun. But while the weather was horrendous, it did provide the perfect opportunity to try out the messy bun.
My hair was already curly from the day before, so the wild texture created the perfect foundation for this look. I started by parting my hair on the right and dividing it into 4 sections: 2 in back and 1 on each side. I took one of the back sections, twisted it into a bun, and secured it with a bobby pin. Then I repeated that step 3 times, twisting every section around the first bun. I left some of my hair out to soften the look, and added a bow to pull it all together. This style is perfect if you're in a rush, but definitely requires some practicing with those bobby pins!

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Exp-HAIR-i​menting: One HC Intern's Attempt to Create a New Hairstyle Every Day of the Week Part-5

Day 5It's time to go au naturel…with my hair that is. I've always wanted to be able to enhance my naturally wavy hair, and create that carefree, beach-like look. Unfortunately, every time I've attempted to scrunch or curl, I end up looking like an electrocuted poodle. But after watching Nikki create the pretty waves I had always envisioned, I was confident I could at least attempt the look…

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Exp-HAIR-i​menting: One HC Intern's Attempt to Create a New Hairstyle Every Day of the Week Part-4

Day 4Now don't get me wrong, I do take showers. But today was one of those days when I simply didn't have time to wash my hair and the grease factor was getting a little too gross to handle. Enter in the chic ponytail!
I was really excited when Nikki taught me this style in particular, because I often try to look sophisticated with my hair in the ponytail, and always end up looking like a sloppy mess. But by creating a subtle part and dividing my hair into 3 sections (back, right and left), I was able to finally achieve (or at least come close to achieving) that casual elegance I desired. First, I pulled my hair in back into a low ponytail. Then, I twisted the right-hand section of hair around the elastic and secured it with a pin and repeated this step with the left section. This look was fairly simple and didn't take long, but it definitely took me a couple tries to get the hair wrapped around the elastic—those bobby pins are tricky little buggers!

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Exp-HAIR-i​menting: One HC Intern's Attempt to Create a New Hairstyle Every Day of the Week Part-3

Day 3One of the best pieces of advice the stylist gave me was that I shouldn't be afraid to have fun with accessories and push the envelope a little. I decided to take her advice and honor a decade that has been very on-trend this season, and happens to be one of my personal fashion favorites: the seventies. Oh, the seventies. A time of protests, women's liberation, and really awesome headbands…

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Exp-HAIR-i​menting: One HC Intern's Attempt to Create a New Hairstyle Every Day of the Week Part-2

Day 2Happy Birthday Mr. President! In honor of George, Abe, and the rest of our founding fathers, I didn't have any work or school, and committed myself to an entire day of homework and club meetings. I knew I needed a no-fuss style that would keep my hair away from my face and since my hair was already styled from the blowout, this look couldn't have been easier to create!

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Exp-HAIR-imenting: One HC Intern's Attempt to Create a New Hairstyle Every Day of the Week Part-1

I have always envied girls who are naturally good at styling hair. You know, those friends who casually create an intricate up-do, or produce a mane of gorgeous curls with a simple twist of the iron. I envy those girls because I am definitely not one of them. In fact, I am completely inept when it comes to hair. I can't count how many times I have spotted a hairstyle in a magazine, bought the products the stylist recommends, followed the steps exactly as written and ended up with a complete mess of a hairdo that looks nothing like the picture. Over the years I have given up on my hairstyling abilities and resigned to using the easiest and most boring tool on the market: the hair straightener. Day after day, I straighten my hair the same way, turning my naturally voluminous locks into a simple, uniformed lump. Don't get me wrong—I don't hate my hair. I love the color and am pretty happy with the length. I just wish I knew how to mix up my look, adding style and pizzazz whenever I felt like it. Which brings me to my first official experiment.

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