Category Archives: Sponsored

Her Campus Her Conference 2016 & Tips for Attending

This post is brought to you by Her Conference 2016 and Her Campus Media.

Her Campus Her Conference 2016 & Tips for Attending // eyeliner wings & pretty things

So for the first time ever I’m attending the Her Campus Her Conference and I’m hyped.I love events in the city and I especially love them if they’re relevant to me. This is totally relevant. The Her Conference focuses on young women in journalism, media and marketing! As a blogger and someone who’s interested and involved in all of the above, I’m so excited.

This event is a two-day event full of keynote speakers, panels, workshops, contests and giveaways. Basically it sounds like a fun business carnival and classroom complete with goodies and other girls with similar interests. I’m also extra extra extra excited because I was chosen as an IHC x Her Campus Her Conference correspondent to help cover the event!

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Colorful Jewel Tone Makeup Tutorial + The Perfect Matte Face

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyLondonLook #CollectiveBias

Colorful Jewel Tone Makeup + The Perfect Matte Face ft. Rimmel // ew & pt

So as you can see from the hashtag, this post is sponsored. As a huge fan of drugstore cosmetics and Rimmel in particular, I was so psyched to partner up with this brand. I’ve mentioned Rimmel and my obsession with the matte look too many times before on the blog and today I’m here to discuss two of my favorite things: matte makeup products and colorful eye makeup

In terms of the dewy v. matte foundation finish debate, I’m 10000% team matte. Maybe I’m afraid of the dewy look bordering on oily and shiny or perhaps I like to play it safe with a matte complexion. Honestly, there’s just something so elegant and wonderful about a matte face. Personally, I think colorful eye makeup that’s full of glitter is perfectly complimented by smooth, matte skin.

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The Collegiate’s Guide To Weekend Getaways

Collegiate's Guide To Weekend Getaways - Weekend Packing Tips // eyeliner wings & pretty things

When you’re in college and your schedule is overflowing with classes and obligations, it’s not always easy to take a week off and go on a trip. Insert weekend getaways. Weekend getaways are wonderful, whether it’s just to visit home or to take a quick trip somewhere other than your college.

Honestly, there was a brief period where I had to take a lot of weekend trips home or out of state and packing for the weekend is a pain. Packing in general is rough, but trying to downsize is even rougher.  These weekend getaway packing tips will help your getaway go over smoothly while ensuring you have everything you need.

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College Safety Tips: Your Guide to Staying Safe In College

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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