Category Archives: Holiday

The Perfect Holiday Look // Tips For Making It Last & Taking It Off

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The Perfect Holiday Look + Tips For Making It Last & Taking It Off // eyeliner wings & pretty things

One of my favorite thing about the holidays, aside from family and food and giving gifts, is the fact that glitter becomes incredibly more prevalent in stores and in makeup looks. There’s also ample opportunity to really amp up that glam factor and I am HERE for that.

With great glitter and bold lips comes great difficulties with making the look last and taking it off. Super dry “butthole” lips and glitter that never seems to come off are too real, but today I’m going to help you solve these dilemmas while looking fabulous.

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8 Things To Do Before Winter Break

8 Things To Do Before Winter Break - Winter Break Prep // ew & pt
Thank goodnesss. Finally, it’s time to go home and celebrate the holidays! But…first you have to conquer the end of semester and get all of your shit together so you can so have a smooth transition from college to home without leaving behind a huge mess. Here’s exactly how you can do that.

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College Gift Guide: Unique Gift Ideas for College Students

College Gift Guide: Unique Gift Ideas for College Students

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Ahh, gift giving. It’s easily one of the most rewarding but equally stressful things in the world. It can be extra stressful if you have no idea what to give someone. Instead of opting for a generic gift card, try out some of these gift ideas for college students (or any age, really).

Whether you’re looking for ideas for gifts to give to others or you yourself are looking for ideas for what to put on your wishlist, this college gift guide is perfect.

P.S. Also check out last year’s College Girl’s Ultimate Gift Guide for even more ideas!

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College Girl’s Ultimate Guide to Halloween

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Guide to Celebrating Halloween in College // eyeliner wings & pretty things

It’s HALLOWEEN! Actually, no, it’s October but it’s never too early to start preparing for Halloween, right? Halloween in college can be quite unconventional. You’re at the point where you’re a little too old to socially acceptably go trick or treating and you’re at the point where Halloween costumes become dumping out your closet and hoping for a spark of creativity.

Even though you’re older and in college, you’re never too old for Halloween and you’re definitely never too old for candy. You’re also absolutely not too old to get into the holiday spirit.

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