The Beauty and Fashion Hacks Your Mother Never Told You
Tips that will change your life.
by DESJAH ALTVATER ★ AUGUST 12, 2020
Growing up, most of us look at the women in our lives to teach us about womanhood. If you are lucky, your mother may have taught you general makeup, skincare, and style tips to embed into your life. However, many of us encounter #GirlProblems that we do not always know how to fix. But, no worries, because University Girl has got your back! Check out these beauty and fashion hacks that are sure to make life easier!
Beauty
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Out of shaving cream? No problem! Bare those legs with confidence and swap with your conditioner. It’s a multi-purpose product filled with hydrating ingredients and will help you get a close, smooth shave. Plus, you get to save some coins.
I bet you know how to clean your makeup brushes, but do you know how to properly dry them? When your brushes are drying be sure to have the brush bristles facing down. If you don’t do this, water might seep towards the handle and cause loose bristles and a build up of bacteria.
Brows, Brows, Brows - Before filling in your brows, brush the hairs down to see where your arch is and where you want it to be. Next, fill in where the arch should be before you brush the hairs up. Then, when you brush the hairs back up, they lay on top of where you filled them in and it looks super natural.
Full Lips - The key is to focus on the center of the bottom lip and the cupids bow. Over line the middle only and follow your natural lip line on the outside to maintain a natural look. Then, apply your lipstick and a slightly lighter nude on the center to make them pop. And, don’t forget your gloss!
Fragrance - A short-lived scent may not be a formula issue but a placement issue. The perfume of your choice should be applied to pulse points, like the wrists and neck. Also, if you’re wearing shorts or a skirt, add some on the back of your knees as well. Another secret is to spray some perfume on your hairbrush before you do your hair so that you can smell beautiful all day.
Fashion
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Know Your Shape - The clothes that will flatter you best will depend on your body shape. Since clothes are so varied there's something for everyone no matter what size, height, proportion or body shape you are. But, when it comes to looking good, it's the fit of your clothes that truly make a difference. Click here to take the quiz.
Determine Which Colors Look Best On You - Those who always look effortless and confident in their clothes often wear colors that compliment them. Find out which colors pair well your skin tone, hair, and eyes. By determining what hues are the most flattering, you can fashion a wardrobe that makes the most of your natural complexion. Click here to take the quiz.
No clothing iron around? Don’t stress. Instead, grab the flat iron for your hair and even out all of the creases on your clothes. With this genius hack, no one will ever know.
Everyone gets deodorant stains and we all know that they suck. For a quick fix, rub them with a pair of jeans. But before you try a large garment, test a small patch first to avoid any color transfer.
Undergarments can make or break an outfit, let me explain. While no one can really see what is underneath our clothes, the lines, colors, and how they shape our bodies are noticeable. For example, when wearing leggings or skin tight clothing always opt-in for thong underwear and nude-colored bras. Don’t forget to get tested for the right sized bra!