Beauty & Fashion

Quick and Easy Hairstyles

By Kyla Bijari

A messy bun is one hairstyle that should take at most five minutes. All you need to do is gather your hair into a high ponytail, twist it, wrap it around the base, and secure it with bobby pins. Another quick and easy hairstyle is half-up-half-down. It is super easy to do; all you need to do is take a section of your hair from the crown of your head, twist it, secure it with a hair tie or clip, and leave the rest of your hair down. The last quick and easy hairstyle is a low bun. It is a quick hairstyle for anything you are in a rush or running late. All you have to do is gather your hair into a low ponytail, twist it, wrap it around the base of your hair, and secure it with bobby pins.

Stay Away from Sol Janeiro

By Jordana Danielpour

Sol Janeiro is a common and popular perfume today, but it has many downsides, such as quality, scent, and even what people think about you. Sol Janeiro is of terrible quality. You can understand this because you should get it almost at any skincare or body care shop, which proves its massive popularity. It is situated in many different stores, which shows it is not one of a kind. It is cheap to manufacture if multiple establishments quickly sell it. 

Sol Janeiro's scent is also unbearable to many people. It is delightful but smells like strawberries and other odd smells that might be appealing. It is not fresh and can stink up any room with its artificial smell. Now, if you went to a classy woman in the 1950s and gave her Soul Eniro, I can tell you it should go straight to the trash because not only would it not be original, but it would not be something a classy woman should bother wearing. 

Instead of using Sol Janeiro, use Ralph Lauren, channel, or Evan Jo Malone. You may jump to conclusions by thinking it is too expensive or you do not want to waste money. However, there are -plenty of good quality and unique fresh-smelling perfumes with real natural essences like orange blossom, English pear, or even wood sage. You can get two bottles of Jo Malone peony blush suede for the price of one sol Janeiro. The bottles of Sol Janeiro are also entirely corrupted with multiple different colors and designs, but with Jo alone, the bottle is glass, sleek, vintage, and minimal. 

You could even use the bottle when you are finished as room decor. I will add that perfect old money and classic note to your room. In Addition, you can have an open bottle of Jo Malone perfume for a year because the scent is strong and unique and lasts a long time when used correctly. Although with Idol Junior, you have to add many spirits constantly, you have the scent acquired on your body, which will cause you to run out and put money down the drain continually, but again, a perfume that does not even last an extended period. 

In conclusion, Sol Janeiro is a bad perfume used today because of its quality, your figure, what people think of you, the scent, how you constantly have to buy more and spray many sprays, and the packaging. It would help us classy, good-quality, lasting, and sleek minimalist perfume ems for deals such as Jo Malone, Ralph Lauren, Channel, and more. 

Some available stores for the perfumes 

Nordstrorm.com

Ralph lauren.com

Are the Latest Beauty Products Worth Your Money

By Mielle Bitton

It is 2024, and new makeup products are launching daily. The makeup community is creating sensational new inventions. The real question is whether these products are worth your money. 

Milk came out with a jaw-dropping Cooling Water Jelly Tint. The blush comes in four beautiful shades: Burst, Chill, Spritz, and Splash. These blushes are for more than just your checks. They are also a lip stain that leaves your lips a beautiful color. There are some mixed reviews, in any case. "It is not easy, effortless, or something you cannot just slap on and blend in two seconds." (Rebeca B). "Easily my all-time fave blush. I break easily with any blush; powder, cream, anything. This was the only blush that lasted all day and gave me no breakouts or makes me feel cakey" (Leslee E). As you can see, the product is good, but before you buy it, you should consider going into a store and trying it there to see how it looks on your skin.

Sol de Janeiro has launched a remarkable new body mist and matching body butter. The new purple scent is called 59. This dynamic duo can come separately or together. Sol de Janeiro is known for its outstanding fragrances. This launch also has mixed reviews. "it seems to be very light compared to the strength of the other scents" (Stacy G). "My new favorite scent, I am obsessed. It smells so good and is not overpowering, but I can still smell it after a few hours. The body butter is also amazing. It smells divine, and the texture is to die for! Do yourself a favor and get this!" (Casi P). As you can see, it is all about what you like. I recommend this product if you want light scents.  

Elf started the year off with a bang. Elf has released the Elf camo Liquid blushes. These blushes are the dupe of rare beauty blushes but are cheaper. These gorgeous blushes come in nine shades: Peach Perfect, Dusty Rose, Coral Crush, Gorg Orange, Pinky Promise, in hot pink, Berry Well, suave Mauve, and Bronze Bombshell. There are some mixed reviews on this, too. "Awesome product. I will recommend this to my friends and family. Thanks to Elf" (Testttttuh). "I am wearing Suave Mauve for the first time today and lokey disappointed…My oily skin ate it for breakfast - it disappeared almost immediately. Thank you, next." (Bookie504). I recommend this product if you do not have oily skin, but if you do, you might want to think of another blush. 

In conclusion, you should only buy something if you try it in a store first. 

Before you spend money on something you do not like, make sure you like it. When you buy something, always try it first. 

Cologne Guide

By Ashton Amirianfar

If you want an excellent cologne that smells fresh and good, well, I know one. One Million Parfum Paco Rabanne is a really fresh and sweet cologne. It is good all year round. The price of One Million Parfum Paco Rabbane is $130 for a 6.8 oz bottle, which is a really good size and price. The atomizer on One Million is good. In conclusion, One Million Parfum Paco Rabanne is a perfect cologne, and you should buy it.

Kids Buying Skincare Products That Work For Them

By Kyla Bijari 

Many kids buy expensive skincare products that do not work for their skin type. Kids go to Sephora and purchase harsh products for their skin. Kids should have an easy routine like sunscreen, lip balm, and a light moisturizer.

Not all kids do this, but many between 8 and 10 use serums with harmful ingredients. Kids should not put destructive and detrimental products on their skin. They should wait until they are older to start using skin care products. The right age to start using some skin care products is 12. Even at 12, kids should not be using things that are harmful to their skin. They should use sunscreen, lip products, moisturizers, and cleansers. 

Fashion Over Consumption 

By Skylar Kelser 

Overconsumption has taken a new turn in the year 2024. People on social media will show how they will get new plastic bins or decorations for the aesthetic every year. This could be more pleasant and can lead to greenhouse gases. It produces too much waste, and factories must get more extensive with many more products, cutting down trees to create more space. According to NPR, they have partnered with Amazon to stop overbuying to help with climate change, and just as important is that we encourage people to buy less. It is not just websites like Amazon or similar places but also fashion companies coming out with new trends, making people want to buy more than they need, making it seem like they need more and a new outfit every day! Fashion is a great way to express yourself, but some people do not or "cannot" repeat outfits, so they have to get new things. This affects the environment a lot. Factories constantly have to make new clothes because of the amount of greenhouse gases. Like I have said. 

How to Boost Your Style

By Bann Jabari

Have you ever stood in front of your closet, gazing at your overflowing wardrobe, yet still felt like you had nothing to wear? What follows are three ways to boost your style. 

Neutral colors are a great starting point for matching colors. There are eight neutral colors. They are black, brown, khaki, gray, grey, white, blue, light blue, and green. These colors will always match. For example, blue, khaki, and black might look good. However, it does depend on your opinion.

Next up is choosing colors. To make your wardrobe more organized and save money, choose 5-8 colors that match you. They do not necessarily have to be neutral colors. However, neutral colors help you match and layer better. However, if you want your clothes to pop more than neutral colors, you can add them as long as they look good. Nevertheless, ask your friends if you need help finding out which colors you want. Alternatively, remember the last time somebody said, "Hey, that color looks good on you!"

Finally, this brings us down to my last tip: Do not follow trends. Why? If you see other people wearing these same pants and you do not feel comfortable wearing them, but you wear them to fit in, do not wear them. They do not make you feel comfortable; you should not wear them. You should always feel comfortable wearing the clothes you like without trying to fit in with the community. 

In conclusion, follow these three tips to avoid the frustration you get when you wake up and feel like you have nothing to wear.