INDIE REWIND: 20 Small But Mighty Minis to Travel With

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Packing-up and taking your beauty routine with you on vacation can be stressful, especially if you’re trying to haul every full-size product with you. Learning to substitute some of your usual products for a travel size version can lighten the load both physically and mentally. Still having trouble deciding what products to toss in your weekender? Our list of 20 small but mighty minis to take along will have you jet-setting stress-free.

6 Shocking Halloween Costumes for 2011

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

That special time of year has come ’round again, the time when we all get wasted together and dress like other people. Here are our top 6 somewhat inappropriate, pop culturally relevant, scandalous Halloween costume ideas.

Robert Verdi Does Mother’s Day Right

Edited by Samantha Lim

Procrastination is the name of the game and Mother’s Day is the pawn.  Thank my fashion stars that everyone’s favorite queen and trendy tastemaker Robert Verdi has gift guided our way out of the panic zone.  Here are his gift suggestions for every mom from fabulously luxe to sporty chic:

How To Master the Marcel Wave in 5 Easy Steps

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

If you’ve seen photos of stylish women in the 1920s and 1930s, you have seen the Marcel Wave. A close cousin to the very difficult and time-consuming finger wave hairstyle, the Marcel Wave uses heat to set the style instead of gel and stiff fingers. Invented by Francois Marcel in the 19th century, this famous hairstyle is easy enough to do at home. Just check out the five simple steps below to get your flapper on in no time.

Rollers For Even The Curliest of Hair

Edited by Marissa Moshell, Student

I know a ton of people with straight hair who love to opt for rollers. It gives them that perfect wave, not too much curl, with just the perfect amount of bounce. But when I thought about people with curly hair using rollers it seemed to me like it would be quite the difficult task. And since some others agreed, hairstylist Oribe sat down to teach the folks with curly locks how to get that perfect wave.

First, Oribe says to mist the hair with an anti-humidity spray. Next, separate the curls into manageable sections. Once you’ve separated the hair, wrap each section around your fingers before using the rollers. Then apply the rollers. Oribe recommends a felt-covered roller to give the hair some extra shine. Try it out!

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