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It’s summertime, which means beach trips a plenty—hooray! But what to bring beyond your cute suit and coverup? We’ve got a lengthy list of the perfect beach accessories so you can make a splash.
 
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    Big and bold beach bag
    You’ll want to make sure your tote is big enough to hold everything you need--this one has a zipper top to keep your stuff from falling onto the sand.
     

    Cayman Stripes Med Tote – Lime, $20, beachstore.com

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    Yep, this one’s a no-brainer. Apply a strong SPF to protect your skin for a full day of fun in the sun. Reapply every couple of hours, or when you get out of the waves. (We like the spray-on kind so our hands don’t get sticky. Simple and fast!)
     

    Banana Boat Sport Performance Continuous Spray Sunscreen SPF 50, $11, walgreens.com

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    It’s cute when your towel coordinates with your beach bag—we heart bright stripes for both. There’s no harm in stocking up on a few: You’ll need ‘em to dry off, sit on the sand, wrap up with your crush and maybe even use it to have a midday picnic.
     

    Stripe beach towel, $5 (on sale!), target.com

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    Protect your peepers from the sun with sunny glasses that make a statement! Go for the foldable kind that’s easy to tuck in your bag and won’t take up tonsa space.
     

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Alright, I was invited to a prom themed graduation party in almost two weeks. I do not have the money for a typical prom dress so would a party dress from forever 21 be acceptable?




Hey girlie,

100% yes! Forever 21 has some great dressy options in their Special Occasion and Evening dress sections, all for super affordable prices. Personally, my faves at the moment are:

- Black Sequined Peplum Dress


- Hot Pink Bandage One Sleeve Dress

- Banded Shoulder Mint One Shoulder Dress


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by cecily on 7/11/2012 12:17:13 AM

 
 



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are there any good style tips for if you like the girly look but you don't want be over exposed and if you are very active thx!

 

Hey girl, by no means does girly mean over exposed, ill just tell you that right now. I'm plenty girly and active but dont like showing all my stuff. For summer I would go with sundresses and light eyeliner on the upper and lower lid. 


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by PlushPurplePanda on 7/8/2012 12:33:13 PM

 
 



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In the fall i want to be wearing makeup to school and look natural this would be my first time going out with makeup on , is there any website or video that can tell e how to apply makeup and look natural pleas help thanks ! :]

 

hey! yeah totally there are a ton you can look up with the help of a supervising grownup Smile 


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by Mericel on 7/3/2012 3:50:22 PM

 
 

i have almost everything in my bag but the last thing!!!!

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by kayluch on 7/2/2012 7:04:02 PM

 
 

okay so i entered a contest to win todays prize... and my address isnt on my account. my mom won't let me put it. if i win, will GL email me asking for my address since i won a prize?

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