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10 Things NOT To Do At A Concert

April 14, 2016 2:00 PM ,

Concert Tips: 10 Things NOT To Do At A Concert // eyeliner wings & pretty things

Okay, let me start with a little bit of background info here. I’m 5’1″and most of the concerts I have been to were for boy bands or indie artists. Why would you take concert tips from me, right? Let me tell you, I’m absolutely savage at concerts. Ask anyone who’s ever gone with me, I guarantee I didn’t put up with anyone’s crap or let anyone get in front of me those days.

So, take these concert tips from someone who doesn’t put up with anything at a show into consideration before heading to the venue. Some of them might be a little intense, but at concerts you can’t be too passive or you’ll end up in the back missing out on the show.

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College Safety Tips: Your Guide to Staying Safe In College

April 11, 2016 2:00 PM ,

College Safety Tips: Your Guide to Staying Safe In College // eyeliner wings & pretty things

College is a new chapter of your life and, truth be told, it’s not always the safest one. I’m not a security guard or a safety expert, but I am a college girl who has learned a few things and has done a bit of research. Here are some college safety tips to help you safely survive college. Essentially, here’s the guide to keeping you, your privacy and your belongings safe.

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How To Prepare For Your First Year Of College

April 7, 2016 2:00 PM ,

How To Prepare For Your First Year In College + What To Do The Summer Before College
I spent the summer before college inhaling everything I could related to how to prepare for your first year of college. I read countless posts, watched dozens of videos and tried to learn as much as I could. These things are basically what you must do the summer before college because it’s going to help you prepare for one of the biggest experiences of your life, I promise.

This is me playing big sister because I never got to be a big sister. These are all of the things I would tell my incoming freshman self or my younger sibling (if I had one). I’m giving you the whole truth and nothing but the truth in this incoming freshman’s ultimate guide, friends. This is your handy guidebook on how to prepare for your first year of college.

Also, warning, this post is full of so much information. There are links to related handy posts sprinkled throughout and I hope you utilize them because college is a fun, stressful time that is always aided by an informative post. I promise I won’t be boring. Time to get tab-happy! You’re in for a lot of helpful information before college. All of the links open in a new tab, so don’t worry about leaving the page. If you don’t have time to read the related posts, pin them and read later!

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The Best Upbeat Breakup Songs Playlist

April 4, 2016 2:00 PM ,

The Best Upbeat Breakup Songs Playlist // eyeliner wings & pretty things

Hey, you, it’s time to stop wallowing in self-misery and woe! The end of every relationship definitely requires some sort of grieving period but that period should always be followed by some sort of upbeat song and dance montage that may or may not involve dancing around your room with friends or holding a pint of good ‘ol Ben & Jerry’s. This playlist just so happens to be perfect for an upbeat dance montage.

Here are some of the best upbeat breakup songs to help you with the perfect breakup song playlist.Whether you need this right now or might need it for a friend later, this is definitely a post to keep handy.

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