Buy 1 Maxi Dress to Wear 4 Different Ways

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

It’s no secret the maxi dress is a hot silhouette for summer. From breezy sundresses to embellished formals, you can find the perfect maxi to suit any occasion. If you’re a first timer wearing a long, lean dress, there’s no need to run out and buy 10 different styles. One can get you through the summer when strategically styled correctly. Check out the guide below to wearing 1 maxi dress 4 different ways and indulge your hankering for a hemline change.

Violent Lips Invade the FashionIndie Office

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

After reading about Violent Lips in WWD last week, we immediately knew we had to try these funky, temporary lip tattoos. They take the statement lips trend to another level, giving you the options of patterns like rainbow, cheetah and soon-to-come glitter for your pout. Vitamin enhanced with no animal products in the formula, these brand new beauty treats will last anywhere from 4-8 hours depending on skin type and care. Which patterns did Fashion Editor Jessica and I get to try? Click for the details after the jump.

How To Wear Bright Eye Makeup & Rock It Hard

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

You’ve seen it all over the spring runways, and you can’t hit the beauty counter without lusting over these highly-pigmented hues. Bright eyes are in and here to stay for the season. But what is the correct way to master this look without looking like you’re in junior high and got your first blue eye pencil (we’ve all been there)? Check out our how to wear bright eye makeup lesson, and rock this look all spring and summer long.

According to Katy Perry’s New Video, Aliens Have Weaves & Purple Lips

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Bravo, Katy Perry, for doing something that doesn’t put me to sleep. In the video for her new song E.T., she sports bright rainbow makeup, turquoise contacts and a weave that gives Kim Zolciak a run for her money. I am in love with that blue-purple lipstick and need to know who makes it immediately.

How To Master Bright, Statement Lips & Make Them Stay All Day

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Watermelon, orange, tomato and eggplant. No I’m not talking about fruit, but the hottest electric hues for your pout. Bright lips were all over the spring runways, and this beauty trend is far from fleeting. The bold statement was included in some of the best fall collections as well. Here are some tips on how to wear it, make it last and what to buy so you can sport it all year long.

Fendi Spring 2011

THE TEN: Bright Summer Lip Colors

Edited by Monique Montagnese, Contributor

PURPLE: Seen on Lady Gaga, get this retro look with MAC Cosmetics Cremesheen Lipstick in Lavender Whip.

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