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Alright so it's summer and I've been wanting to go for a different style so I waited 'till I was done with school. I'm going to give you the basics, and hopefully you will be able to help.

Make - up & Hair
I have fair skin but it can get very oily. I get black heads on my chin and nose, and acne on my forehead. My hair is shoulder-length, naturally wavy and bangs. Black hair, brown eyes and I wear glasses.
- Which foundation would be the best for my skin?
- What would you recommend for washing my face, and helping reduce the oil on my skin, acne and black heads?
- As for eyeliner and mascara, I've been currently trying to get a style like this ;; [x] [x].
- Would it be better to get a liquid eyeliner or a pencil one? Also which brand would be the better? - The current one I use smudges and as the day goes on it tends to disappear.
- As for mascara, I would like to stick with black and I like when its darker, any suggested brand?
- Now you've seen how I wish to apply my make-up, what color eyeshadow would look best? I like to wear it to outline my eyes/lashes, and what brand would be the best.
- For my lips, I do not want to use lip stick, I want to use lip gloss which one is recommended? My lips are usually soft, except for when there is humidity they tend to crack.

As for my hair, as I said its shoulder-length, naturally wavy with bangs. I've tried to get it pin-straight but it never happens. I'm able to get it straight, using my straightener but not as straight as I would like it. How do you suggest getting it pin-straight? Also my hair is extremely frizzy, do you know of any good products which would reduce the frizzy-ness of my hair?
Also I'm open to trying new shampoos and conditioners because I have greasy hair, so I have to wash it every day which is a pain. If you know of any which would help please tell me so !

Clothes (I live in Canada)
- Shorts
Its currently summer, and the shorts which I enjoy wearing are plaid short-shorts. I'm only able to find them at Garage, so do you know of any stores where I can find some like these? Of course I want them in different colors too.
- Pants
I've been wearing jeans not skinnies, but I want to get skinny jeans. I'm going to be getting the colored ones of course, so black and purple would be the two I want. Where would be a good place to get them, at an affordable not ridiculous price?
- Shirts (Tees, spaghetti straps, tank tops, etc)
Alright here I need shirts which would match the plaid short-shorts and purple skinny jeans, and then of course shirts that would go with the black skinny jeans which is basically anything. I like printed tees/tank tops, shirts with designs and patterns, pretty much anything as long as its not just a plain color. Any ideas of shirts which would be good, and if so what stores to go to?
- Shoes
Ohk this is the hardest thing for me, I have size 10-11 feet depending on the shoe. I need sneakers, and black flats. I'm able to find ones I like but never in my size. As for the sneakers, I like things with patterns or things that are stylish. I like Vans and Converse. Which sneakers would you suggest to match my clothes, and my "style" and come in my size? And where to get them? As for flats, I would like to get plain black flats, but where would I get them in my size?
- Hoodies
I love hoodies, but I usually have a difficulty finding one I like for an affordable price. I like hoodies which resemble this. Either with full sleeves or 3/4 quarter sleeves. I would prefer if it was in colors either black, purple, blue, in other words dark colors with patterns. Any idea where to get one?
- Sun glasses
Here is an example of what I prefer. I like black "hugeish" ones, but not extremely huge. I've found ones I like but there like fifty dollars, I would rather spend between 10-20$ at most for them. Where to get them?
- Bag
I need a bag for school because I'm getting tired of using school bags, and it would also be used for when I go out. I want them with the style of this, just with a different pattern on the front. As for pattern either plaid design, stripes, pictures (rainbow, hearts, etc), as long as its something nice and affordable. Where would be the best place to get them?

So I would say that basically covers everything, I'm sorry if I killed you with all the information. If you have any questions just ask and if you have any help on any of the above, it will be much appreciated. Thank you ^_^
 
     
 

A lot of the stuff..I'm not sure about...but if you have Charlotte Russe....they have $5 sunglasses...so you can get a back up pair too.

Oh with pin straight hair, as you're straightening, turn the ends of your hair under just a teeny tiny bit...it will take a while to figure it out. I have the same exact hair texture and length.



     
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I like the shorts. ^^
 
     
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@Dust
I checked out their website, unfortunately they have none in Canada but they do ship here so I will look there.
&
Thanks for the tip with the hair. Ill try it out when I'm straightening it. ^_^
thanks !
     
xx Lemons Make Toast
@Dust
I checked out their website, unfortunately they have none in Canada but they do ship here so I will look there.
&
Thanks for the tip with the hair. Ill try it out when I'm straightening it. ^_^
thanks !



I thought I'd add, I kind of pull my hair away from my head so I get as close to my roots as possible, because I hate when I've spend 15 min straightening my hair to find that one mystery bump in the back.

I live in Colorado, and have a lot of friends in Alberta...I have found we have similar climates...and I still haven't figured out what to do about the mid day frizz. Even with frizz ease.

If you have that, I find carrying some lotion in my purse and putting lotion on my hands like normal...and then smoothing down my hair works. Of course if you're younger...I'm not sure how that would work. Since I'm 22, and I remember what my hair was like when I was a teenager.

Something else, it will take a while to get used to, but wash your hair every other day... you may be over washing it and causing your hair to try to over compensate.



 
     
 
lol lemons xD
i like clinique for skin stuff, using shiseido washing face cause apparently it's good for asians >_>
liquid eyeliner stays, but if you have a shaky hand, don't use it XD
go to sephora and ask around~ that shop is amazing O:
neutral eyeshadow fits everyone
victoria secret lip gloss smells amazing XD not sure it that helps at all

american eagle sometimes has plaid shorts
pacsun is where i get half of my jeans and they have like 50 colors @_@
go to the converse store O:
those hoodies look like something that pacsun would sell...
sunglasses are everywhere, but i can't think of a cheap store that has decent ones @_@ WALGREENS lol fail
anthropologie has good bags and clothes in general, but it's expensive .__.
     
WOW Oks then...
I can help with the makeup
But not with the clothes cause we are in completely
Different countries XDD
 
     
 
FOUNDATION

Oks, this is the Foundation I use
It's made for younger skin & doesn't have alot of oil
I find that it's good
But also use it with a powder to help set it
It is long lasting
Foundation Product

POWDER


This is also the powder that I use
I find that, even on the hot Aussie days, my face doesn't melt
It helps to keep the foundation in place
And looks really natural
I would say only use the foundation on the problem areas
And this powder can even out the rest
Powder Product
     
Dust.And.Echoes.
xx Lemons Make Toast
@Dust
I checked out their website, unfortunately they have none in Canada but they do ship here so I will look there.
&
Thanks for the tip with the hair. Ill try it out when I'm straightening it. ^_^
thanks !



I thought I'd add, I kind of pull my hair away from my head so I get as close to my roots as possible, because I hate when I've spend 15 min straightening my hair to find that one mystery bump in the back.

I live in Colorado, and have a lot of friends in Alberta...I have found we have similar climates...and I still haven't figured out what to do about the mid day frizz. Even with frizz ease.

If you have that, I find carrying some lotion in my purse and putting lotion on my hands like normal...and then smoothing down my hair works. Of course if you're younger...I'm not sure how that would work. Since I'm 22, and I remember what my hair was like when I was a teenager.

Something else, it will take a while to get used to, but wash your hair every other day... you may be over washing it and causing your hair to try to over compensate.





Alright thanks, but unfortunately I'm not sure if its alone my hair, or maybe I've had bad luck with shampoos' because if I dont wash my hair everyday it gets greasy.

@Stars: Do you know if those shops are in Canada? If not I will still look to see if they have websites. As for the skin stuff, I'll look in the next time I'm out shopping :3

@Mango: I'm going to look into that o;
 
     
 
EYE SHADOW

You can really pick the colour that suits you
It all depends on what you like
I can't really tell cause I haven't seen you before
But this product is good, with minimal to no mess
It lasts all day
And is good for getting that darker to lighter variety in your eye shadow
Just one thing
It is kinda of shimmery, so I suggest trying before you buy
But I find it quite good C:
Eyeshadow Product

EYE LINER

I suggest this one
Purely and simply because
It is smudge-proof and said to be long lasting
It is also good for your eyes
And ok to use when wearing contact lenses, etc.
Also, there is no need to sharpen it
As it does it itself C:
I would, personally, not recommend liquid
Until you are steady using normal eyeliner
Just because it is liquid and wobbly lines are more visible
Eyeliner Product
     
@ Lemons; Oks
I am trying to use this one site
So its easier to find it all in one place
& I am pretty sure it would be available in Canada XDD

BLUSH

Blush really is essential to giving fair or pale skin life
But for people with fair skin
Like me
I would recommend brown blushes
As you can use them to give your skin
A bit of colour
And us fair skinned people need all the colour we can get LOL 8DD
I chose this one
Because it won't clog pores & is oil free
So it should work well with your foundation & powder
Blush Product
 
     
 
@lemons; i think they're only in the u.s. =/
     

huh. my birthday is 4 days.
@Mango: Thanks and yes we do have it in Canada 3nodding

@Stars: Oh, then I will be doing some online shopping ^^ :3
 
     
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LIPGLOSS

I suggest this one
Only because it had Vitamin E
Or something
And helps to keep your lips smooth
Although it isn't long-lasting
It will keep your lips shiny
Because I have tried long lasting
And they don't really look glossy
They can also dry out your lips
So this one perhaps
It is also non-sticky
Which is a plus ;DD
Lipgloss Product
     
@ Lemons; YAY I WAS RIGHT XDD
Sorry if I am not helping much
I am just trying to relate to myself
And products I have used personally
Plus things that are oil-free or for young skin C:
But yeah I fail at make-up DD8

MASCARA

I suggest this one
Because it is zero clump
But also waterproof
So it shouldn't smudge
This eye product is also safe for contact lenses, etc.
AND I LIKE THE COLOUR OF THE BRUSH LOL XDD
Mascara Product
 
     
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