HC ILLINOISSTATE NEWS
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Finals are over, school came to a close, and now all you need to kick start your summer is a rockin’ playlist! Here are HerCampus ISU’s top, crowd-pleasing songs for you to jam to this summer. Feel free to check out the songs’ YouTube links or download them on iTunes!
Too Close – Alex Clare
If you’ve been watching TV lately and seen the most recent Bing...
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Just imagine you are sitting poolside with your best friends, not having to worry about tests or quizzes or if you have homework due the next day (unless you have summer school of course). What could be missing? A delicious summer drink in your hand! Read more to see HerCampus’ top 5 summer drinks to try.
1. Peach Lemonade Coolers
2 medium sized, ripe peaches (peeled,...
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
What better way to get ready for summer than cute shot glasses! If you’re familiar with the nail technique “water marbling,” this is basically the same thing. This project is cute, quick, and super affordable. Give them away as gifts or keep them for yourself, these shot glasses are so fun for your first summer party!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Shot glass (clear)
Nail...
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Jeans come in different sizes, textures, patterns, and most importantly colors. The trend of colored jeans has certainly been around for a while but surprisingly it is still going strong. Along with some of the spring trends, bright colors are certainly coming back in full force. So let’s spruce up that wardrobe of yours and do a little revamping by incorporating colored jeans!
I’ll...
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
If tanning beds aren’t for you, try one of these self tanners that are known to work!
L’OREAL Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzer
I have also personally tried this self-tanning lotion as well, and definitely recommend it. It rubs on tan leaving your skin not only tan but also shiny/sparkly. This lotion should be used daily to achieve the desired level of tan and should be...
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
If you’re sick of boring nail polish colors, this is definitely the how-to article for you! This design brings up the super popular trend of ombre! I have already tried this out and it’s so simple and looks great, and I am sure you already have all of the materials you need in your house!
What you’ll need:
Nail polish (Whatever color trend you want)
Makeup sponge
Little...
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
I face the same struggle every weekend. So it’s Friday night and I’m just about to start my makeup… and SOMEHOW every single item I want to use that night somehow got eaten up by my messy makeup bag! This DIY project is SO easy and I promise you it will save you time during your makeup routine! Oh, and did I mention it is super cheap and not time consuming!
What you...
Monday, April 23, 2012
Want to make a drastic change to your style but afraid of the outcome? Using an online virtual makeover site can help you with your tricky style decisions. There are a bunch of different sites out there for girls to use in order to try out different hairstyles but some are better than others.
Mary Kay
This site you have to make an account for, but it is well worth it! This free virtual...
Monday, April 23, 2012
No one likes to witness extreme PDA, but we all want to show our man a little love. A little bit of lovin can go a long way. Try these three PDA tricks that your man is sure to love.
1. Holding Hands
Holding hands is an easy, natural way to show the world that you and your man are an item. Most guys hate a ton of PDA, so holding hands is a subtle way to show...
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
With only a few weeks left of the semester, I’m sure most of you are already in summer mode. What better way to prepare for summer than a frozen beverage? Let’s be honest, we’re all getting a little sick of having beer and cheap mixed drinks everywhere we go, so before you start pre-gaming with your girls whip up a batch of these delicious drinks for everyone to enjoy!...
