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MOD MOD MOD! I'm going to start wearing makeup soon so do you have any suggestions as to what brand or products to be my introduction? Preferably, one with a starter's kit? Also do you have any ideas about what I should put on everyday for school every morning? Thanks!

hey girl! Since you're just starting out, I'd def keep it natural and light. A little concealer on pimples or red spots, with some brown mascara, and a pretty pink lip gloss would be a good start. I really like Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse foundation because it's light, and you can't even feel it. As for mascara, ask around. Diff brands are good for diff gals. I also like Burt's Bees lip gloss and chapstick because it's natural and works really well. Best, Kristen

Kristen Y.

biskii on 11/8/2009 8:03:34 PM

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How do you apply bronzer? I love it but I'm afraid of looking like I have a fake tan. Help!! Thanks!!

Hey babe, don't put on too much but swirl your brush around and then tap it on the side of the lid. I apply mine on the outsides on my cheeks and forehead, which always looks good. Be sure to blend well!

katelin s.

s1050923 on 11/5/2009 11:04:04 PM

oooh i need the nailpolish!

sweetchic1116 on 11/5/2009 6:27:40 PM

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I love mascara, and I curl my lashes before applying it, but when I get home from school or volleyball practice it's like it's disappeared, but I don't want to put on TOO much... What can I do? How much mascara should I put on?? Thanks!! xoxoxo

Hey girl, try reapplying it after sports practice. There's really no way to keep it there and fresh for good without reapplying. You shouldn't put that much on either. Don't want to coat your lengths and waste too much of tube too fast.

xoxo

Alyssa B.

s1050923 on 11/4/2009 11:09:33 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOD what is a good natural eye makeup look for blue eyes?

Hey girl, go for some brown eyeshadow and a li'l bit of mascara. It'll bring out your gorgeous color.

xoxo

Alyssa B.

jayhawk94 on 11/4/2009 10:03:51 PM

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*Club Savvy* on 11/4/2009 3:27:41 PM

MOD How are you? Well I have a problem: I have two best friends one is a girl and one is a girl and they are always making me pick sides when they are are fighting! It is so annoying! How can I stop having to chose sides? What are some places where I can buy cute tee shirts? Thanks! Jazz

Hey girlie,

Delia's sells super cute tee shirts.

As for your friends, when they ask you to pick sides just say "I like you both and I'm staying out of this. It's between you two."

Don't be afraid to leave them to themselves. They need to work out their issues on their own.

Megan P.

Megan P.

13Jazz on 11/4/2009 10:11:01 AM

Hey Mod, How was your Halloween? Well I have a problem. (i know, shocking) My boyfriend was super amazing, like perfect boyfriend on homecoming 2 weeks ago. Which also happens to be the day I got my first kiss. I gave him my cell number that night. He'd already called my house number b4, so he should know my number. Apparently his phone broke, which I found when I went to his game. He let me kiss him on the cheek, but on Saturday he was ok when we were alone, but when we weren't he was totally ignoring me. Once my hand accidently brushed his knee, and he was like Don't touch me! And on homecoming when we were dancing he was like I feel like this was meant to be. I gave him my number again when we were alone, cuz he didn't have it now that his phone broke, but its been over a week and no phone call. At all. and he doesn't go to my school, which makes it worse. I'm mad and upset and really miss him. And this is our 2nd time going out. How can it go from this was meant to be, to dont touch me? So sorry this is so long.

Hey girl! My Halloween was fab, yours? Sounds like he is a little confused. Maybe you should try focusing on a new cutie since he's not around much anyway.

-Taeler

Taeler L.

AyameJJ910 on 11/1/2009 10:01:28 PM

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Club Girl's Only on 11/1/2009 2:55:20 PM

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Ok so for halloween i'm being the lion from the wizard of oz. Its this really cute brown dress with chocolate colored fur trim, has a hood with little ears, and the skirt is pleated with a little tail and it comes with this medal thing that says "courage". what type of makeup should i wear? and should i draw a nose and whiskers on my face? if i draw the whiskers and nose, what should i use to draw it with?

Hey babe! At halloween stores they have face paint made especially for drawing on face skin, so it won't irritate you or cause a rash!

Megan R.

doodlebug897 on 10/31/2009 11:30:49 AM

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Okay, I'm being this gypsy with a blue skirt and a purple top and a kind of white billowy thing. But the main colors are purple and teal. Also, I have medium skin, so what kind of makeup could I do for it?

You could try light purple eye-shadow, navy eye liner and a little mascara And a little bronzer/glitter!

Megan R.

mymirrorgirl on 10/31/2009 10:45:25 AM

I am so going to try that, I have hard time reminding myself to wear make up. Check out my profile, I give tips

bluehair on 10/30/2009 9:25:40 PM

MOD!! I have a band concert coming up and idk what 2 do with my hair!!my hair is long,brown,and i have really choppy layers!any tips?? LINNERS

Hey chicky, you could always wear a cute little braid or rock a stylin side ponytail!

Lynae p.

twilightluver1001 on 10/30/2009 8:33:57 PM

i luv black eye makeup but it never seems to turn out right

-kit-kat- on 10/30/2009 8:32:54 PM

omg i luv the lipstick and i sooo want to try the glitter mascara with that gray eyeshadow!!

torilee18 on 10/30/2009 7:39:40 PM

This is so cool it is perfect for halloween<3

JILLIEJKZ on 10/30/2009 5:09:29 PM

MOD!!!
For halloween im gunna b a hippie!

what kind of makeup do hippies wear??
♥linners

Hey girl! I am not sure, but probably something groovy, like blue eyeshadow

Eryn G.

twilightluver1001 on 10/30/2009 2:56:05 PM

MOD!!
do u kno any stores that sell black skirts with ruffles??
♥linners

Hey girl! You could check out forever 21.

Eryn G.

twilightluver1001 on 10/30/2009 2:41:34 PM

MOD!!!
I have a band concert coming up and I have no clue what to wear!!!!!i want to wear a skirt but i dont own any!!any ideas?
♥linners

Hey girl! You probably want to look nice for your concert, so anything that that is semi-formal, yet still comfy is fine.

Eryn G.

twilightluver1001 on 10/30/2009 2:07:36 PM

OMG those are sooooooo pretty! i think im gonna try some of that out.

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DramaQueen52 on 10/30/2009 2:01:35 PM

Awesome I love the Black Honey Almost Lipstick, but I wouldn't pay $20 dollars for eyeliner.

cbb123 on 10/30/2009 1:57:21 PM

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i just got face wax it is the hard type that you heat up in the microwave and i have no idea how 2 use it there are no instructions. and how long should i put it in the microwave?
thank you!!

Hey girl! You should double check the box and see if there are any instructions on the box.

Eryn G.

303911hannah on 10/30/2009 1:19:08 PM

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I have no idea what to do!!
My mom wants me 2 go trick or treating w/ her and my 2 lil sisters b-cuz she hasnt been able 2 go w/ us 4 the past 2 years but I'm not sure that I want to go b-cuz im getting too old and I would have no fun, but if I dont go i will break her heart and my friend invited me 2 her church halloween party (AT THE SAME TIME) but she can b very boring so i dont know if i would have fun at that either!!!
should i go trick or treating, 2 the party, or neither?!?!
THANK U SORRY THIS IS SO LONG

Hey girl! You can decide what you want to do, you can always do a little of each. I am sure that if you tell your mom that you are to old for haloween, she will understand. But you should include her in some way for halloween.

Eryn G.

303911hannah on 10/30/2009 11:12:02 AM

MOD MOD MOD i have really oily acne prone skin and i heard that everybody should use a facial moisturizer should i still use a moisturizer i never did before but it says on the gl site that you should use moisturizer any tips?

Hey girl! You should wash your face, and then use a moisturizer.

Eryn G.

Brownie7877 on 10/30/2009 10:42:16 AM

Man, this is great advice to me 'cuz of me wearing a goth girl outfit to my school's fall festival!

captainhess on 10/30/2009 9:37:38 AM

~~~~~~***MOD***~~~~~~ I really want 2 try out 4 basketball monday! But I don't know if I have all of the potential. Can you give me some tips, and how can I calm my nerves? I also don't know anyone who is trying out! What can I do?! Thanks!!!!

Hey girl! Just go in to tryouts with a positive attitude and the confidence that you will make them team. Just try your best and then you will see what happens. Good Luck!

Eryn G.

brookedafer on 10/30/2009 12:57:40 AM

i would wear these even if it wasnt Halloween!

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zgirl85 on 10/30/2009 12:00:07 AM

I love all of these! I got a sample of the black honey lipstick in a magazine... and it was perfect! the only problem is that i can't buy the full size, because i always get Avon, Wet 'n' Wild, and N.Y.C cosmetics,and so my mom and i dont have enough money (she's a rep., and so shes buys a lot too!) these are all amazing, and since i looove black and purple, i wanna try the eyeliner the most! is this getting long? sorry!

morgan911 on 10/29/2009 11:46:00 PM

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So, I'm going to ] on a field trip Monday. The problem is, We got the bunk lists today and my bunk have my besties, and the people who we hate and they hate us. Out teacher says we can't switch. We won't be able to talk at all, because we won't want the others to hear. And this way, I may not get a top bunk, and I'm terrified and my allergies get set off by bottom bunk. What do I do? (I want to split the room in half with duct tape but I can't) I don't want to go, if it means bunking with her, but my mom's making me...

Hey babe, I would talk to the girls in your room about needing the top bunk for medical reasons. They should understand. Also, just try to ignore the other girls if they're giving you are hard time but you shouldn't even worry about them and just enjoy having a good time with your friends. Who knows, maybe this will even be a chance to settle your problems with these girls!

katelin s.

emmy323 on 10/29/2009 11:02:37 PM

i love all of this makeup!! i like black but im not neccessarily "goth". kinda. but not really.

turtles_in_africa on 10/29/2009 10:54:11 PM

MOD!!!
what is flirting? is it justalking to your crush? If it is, i need some "flirting" advice. How can i flirt with my crush?
Thanks a bunch!!!!

Hey babe, yes it's talking but being really smiley and joking a lot. Look him in the eyes, touch him on the arm every once and a while and just be extra friendly and he'll know you're flirting!

katelin s.

coolerthanu on 10/29/2009 10:33:20 PM

MOD!!!!!!!!!
HELP!!!!!!!!
i have a few zitz and i have a big party tomorrow what can i do to make them go away
thanks
allie

Hey babe, try icing it for now and be sure not to pick! Then, cover it up with some foundation and you should be ok.

katelin s.

corbinsgirl13 on 10/29/2009 10:32:21 PM

MOD!! MOD!! MOD!! MOD!! MOD!! MOD!! MOD!!
HOW DO YOU BECOME A MOD I REALLY WANT TO BE ONE BUT I DONT KNOW HOW?

Hey babe, all the mods are in college and are past or present GL interns.

katelin s.

summersistah123321 on 10/29/2009 9:49:19 PM

MOD- Hey! I'm having troubles making my eyeliner do that "wing" look thing. I've looked at pictures and tried to follow directions, but mine just doesn't look right. Any suggestions? Thanks!
PS. I want to be hello kitty for halloween, and I found some ears, but what should I do for the whole outfit? Thankss!

Hey babe, I'm not sure what you mean. Try doing some online searches, like on youtube or something. Ears and a tail and some drawn-on whiskers should be all ya need!

katelin s.

jen on 10/29/2009 9:47:55 PM

MOD
SO I have the cutest skirt ever, It's white kinda transparent but it doesn't show anything and it has stars on it, it looks really good with this cute tank I have... Is their anyway I could wear it as a Halloween costume?????????

Hey babe, maybe you could be a princess or fairy or something.

katelin s.

Clover54088 on 10/29/2009 9:47:34 PM

Mod!
This mite sound weird but i need Edward cullen makeup tips for halloween. I need some for my bgf cuz im doing his makeup for halloween. thx!

Hey babe, I'd do some extra pale foundation and some dark eyeliner.

katelin s.

Sky780 on 10/29/2009 9:46:25 PM

MOD!!!!!
I'm being a pink fairy for halloween and for the school halloween dance tomorrow. How should I do my hair and makeup?
Thanks!
-AUbrey

Hey babe, I'd do lots of flowy waves for your hair. For your face I'd add a lot of glitter and sparkles and I think that'd look great!

katelin s.

glamgirlteen on 10/29/2009 9:45:58 PM

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My hair needs a new cut, but I don't know what to do with it. I'm kind of rocker and would like a rocker-ish cut, but my hair is very fine, and kind of wavy, and all the punk rocker cuts I can find are for thick straight hair. Any suggestions?

Hey babe, I like mid-length with choppy layers. Look in magazines for styles you like and ask the stylist if the cut would be good for your face and hair type.

katelin s.

Twilighter134 on 10/29/2009 9:30:37 PM

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Theres this guy I really like.... Lets call him Drew. I have had a crush on Drew for like a year and a half. He is my total BGF. I asked him out last year and he said no but not really because he didn't want to hurt my feelings. I e-mailed him back and forth all summer and we text like 4 times a week... I'm always really flirty with him and he is usually flirty back.... could he like me back????

Hey babe, he might like ya but guys can be confusing! Talk to him and when the time is right, ask him how he feels. Doesn't hurt to try, right?

katelin s.

lolapiglet on 10/29/2009 9:19:35 PM

MOD
I'm twelve and I think I'm old enough to wear makeup. I want to tell my parents but I'm afraid they'll say no. And if I say, "But everyone else in my grade wears it", then they'll go into the whole 'If everyone else jumped off a bridge, would you?' routine. What should I say to them?? I desperately want to wear makeup!!

Hey babe, try doing a simple, natural look at show it to your parents. Maybe if they see how it is that you wanna wear makeup then they'll be more open to allowing you to do it.

katelin s.

kuromi33 on 10/29/2009 9:18:21 PM

MOD MOD!!!
Can you help me decide what to wear SaturDAY?I have picked out a long sleeved pretty orange plaid buttoned shirt that I'll wear with the sleeves rolled up.I can't decide whether to wear a black vest or a black shirt over it,which one do you think I should wear???Thanks,you Mods are fantastic!!!

Hey babe, I'd go with the vest if it looks good!

katelin s.

Chelle Belle on 10/29/2009 9:09:20 PM

These are sooo pretty! Perfect for Halloween! Just need to wait a little longer until I can finally wear eye or other makeup. Of course, the only makeup I can wear now is lip gloss. I think when I'm 12 I'm pretty sure I could wear makeup by then.

glamourgirl107 on 10/29/2009 8:46:06 PM

hey mod,
I'm getting really mixed signals over this guy in my art class. In the first few weeks of school he sat right across from me and whenever I would look up at him he would be looking at me and vice versa. Both of us would look away embarrassed

. Now he sits two tables away diagonally and I always catch him looking at me. Also at breakfast it's pretty much 'free time'. You can go into one of the gyms, eat breakfast, stand in the huge hall and talk, go to library, or go to practice your instrument in the practice rooms. I usually eat and then go practice my violin and whenever I sit down he always sits where he can see me and I can see him. We kind of glance at one another every once and awhile. He's a skater type and there are 'skater girls' (the skate park is a block away from my school) and at lunch he sits with like 4 girls. I'm not sure if he's going out with any of them though! I'm so confused! I'm afraid to talk to him because he has a lot of guy friends that he sits by at lunch, breakfast, and in art. What can I do?
thanks,
ash

Hey girl, I know it may be hard but the only way to even think of having a relationship with this guy is to talk to him. Introduce yourself. Ask him about your art class since you're both in it together. Don't be nervous. You can't have anything if you don't take that first step. Good luck!

xoxo

Alyssa B.

sweetreddancer on 10/29/2009 8:29:56 PM

for halloween im being a goth nerd just thought of the goth part when reading this....

greece on 10/29/2009 8:27:55 PM

sounds awesome! the eyeliner is a bit pricey though, but i still luv it!

Sk8r_Girl on 10/29/2009 8:23:13 PM

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OK-so i have been friends with these 4 girls since 3rd grade. we're in 8th now. the problem is that they are super immature. an i mean super. like they poke eachother at the lunch table and refuse to wear bras-though they really need to. i am pretty mature, so i try to stop them from playing childish games that attract negative attention to our table while in the cafeteria and have a nice conversation-but they always start poking eachother or something again. there is another group of girls who are more like me and i am closer with now who have invited me to sit with them. i would love to-but i don't want to be a "traitor" to the old group. there used to be another girl who sat with us and moved tables and now they call her a traitor. i dont want them to think of me that way-but i want to switch tables at lunch. also, i dont want to completely lose them as friends.
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey girl, I know it may be hard, but if you want to make friends with other people, don't be afraid to take turns and sit at two different tables. For example, sit at your new friend's table one day and theirs the next. They can't call you a traitor if you're still with 'em.

xoxo

Alyssa B.

tef1 on 10/29/2009 8:06:04 PM

hey hey love all of it i love my liner and mascarra so to try a new way this year is so well awsome!!!

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xoxo22 on 10/29/2009 8:00:38 PM

MOD!
how can i make a good impression on my crush`s friends? I know he likes me but i dont want his friends to think that i am not worth his time. Thank you

Hey girl, just stick to being you. What they think shouldn't matter. Be nice and polite, and you'll impress them too. Remember, set the example, trendsetter. (;

xoxo

Alyssa B.

coolerthanu on 10/29/2009 7:59:32 PM

MOD:
Tomorrow I'm going on a field trip at school. My BFF won't be there. I'm afraid that I won't have anyone to sit by on the bus and hang out with because I am shy and I don't know a lot of people. Two of my friends are on my bus but I know that they would choose other girls before me. What should I do to feel better and maybe make some new friends?

Hey girl, why not try taking a seat and see who sits next to you? Strike up a convo with 'em -- don't be shy. I actually made one of my best friends by just talking to her on the bus when we were going on a field trip and I didn't know many people. Look for familiar faces. It'll be way easy to find a girl in your class you can get to know.

xoxo

Alyssa B.

twilightdreamer on 10/29/2009 7:53:25 PM

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