The Candy Team's Blog, page 567

FN Link Love: Jasmine Curtis-Smith On Her Skin Care

Banish dry skin. Choose from these 15 facial mists to stash in your bag for an instant spritz of freshness. (via FemaleNetwork.com)
Dry hair. Are you always rushing in the morning and hate when you don't have enough time to dry your hair? Here are products that can help! (via Cosmo.ph)
Skin care 101. Take your cue from Jasmine Curtis-Smith's simple routine: cleanse, tone, and moisturize! (via Pep.ph)
 Spotted. Love eating out and getting some precious me, time? Check out these spots that are perfect for people-watching. P.S. They serve good food too! (via Spot.ph)
Personal stylist. Got a music festival to head to? Don't know what to wear? No worries, Style Bible has got you covered! (via StyleBible.ph)
Perk up. Shake up this yummy drink for an instant pick-me-up on a slow day. (via Yummy.ph)

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Sneak Peek! The Vampire Diaries: A View To Kill

A little sibling rivalry on the Originals front. We love it when Klaus (Joseph Morgan) just throws in words like "absconded" into the conversation like it was the most normal thing in the world. P.S. Check out the intense scenes between Bonnie (Katerina Graham) and Kol (Nathaniel Buzolic) in the slideshow below.

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Young Stars Pretty in Pink at the SAG Awards

With awards season in full gear, celebrities from film and television stepped out once again in their best formal wear for the Screen Actors Guild awards last January 27 in Los Angeles. The red carpet was filled with beautiful faces and when it came to your favorite TV stars, pink was the biggest trend of the night! Young stars Nina Dobrev and Lea Michele came in blushing pink gowns, while Sarah Hyland and Kiernan Shipka came in darker and lighter hues of the same tone. Want to see and know more about what they wore? Browse through the slideshow below for the gorgeous frocks these stars wore!

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New Kids On The Block

Will You Be My Prom Date?

'Tis the season of glam gowns, frilly frocks, sky-high stilettos, and warm fuzzies. Prom is probably the most memorable night of your high school life and a girl has got to have her perfect prom—starting with her dream date. We know you already have someone in mind. Problem is, he hasn't asked you to prom yet! Fear not, for it is not the end of your dream night! This may sound like a crazy idea but have you considered asking him instead? Just give it shot! There's 85.7% chance (not a statistical fact, just a guess) of him saying yes and if he says no, then just who does he think he is?!

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Beauty Products We're Loving Right Now

Here are our favorite products at the moment...

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Revlon's Grow Luscious Lash Liner is easy enough to use even when I'm rushing out the door, and the pretty Onyx shade always gets me the best compliments. —Marla, Deputy Editor in Chief


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Recently I've been obsessed with Banila Co.'s Mr. Oh!! Facial Oil Balm. It contains Argan oil which really helps with my dry skin. :) —Steph, Art Director


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I got this VMV Hypoallergenics Armada Moisturising, Protective Lip Balm 60+ as a freebie, but I think I'll buy heaps of it once my stash runs out. My lips feel ultra-slick and protected from the harsh rays of the sun. —Mimi, Managing Editor


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Kerastase Oleo-Curl Leave-In conditioner moisturizes my curly hair and it smells so good too! —Angel, Features Editor




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I started using the Murad Clarifying Cleanser because I was breaking out, and it's really helped me a lot. It's a bit pricey but it made a difference quite quickly. —Sam, Associate Fashion Editor


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I have a fear, possibly largely irrational, of fine wrinkles around the eyes. But, really, whenever I see relatively young people with early signs of budding eye wrinkles, I get weak in the knees. So: eye creams. I use Kiehl's Midnight Recovery eye concentrate. Sunglasses with UV-protected lenses are tres important, too. —Jed, Fashion and Beauty Assistant

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Erin introduced me to Ever Bilena's super cheap but very effective eyeliner. Easy to apply, doesn't smudge, and it's only 75 bucks! —Dyan, Assistant Entertainment Editor





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I've been religiously using L'Oreal's Mythic Oil after showering and it's been helping my hair a lot. Really nourishing, just like what the packaging says it is! —Macy, Web Managing Editor


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I'm in love with my new red lipstick, Lady Danger from MAC! I honestly believe red lips can dress up any look. —Erin, Web Fashion and Beauty Assistant


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Converse Rocks Our Socks

With its first flagship store opened, Converse treated the fans of the lifestyle brand to an afternoon of music, eats, and cool kicks at the new Glorietta last January 18 during the launch of its newest and biggest store in the Philippines! That means one whole store devoted to JUST Converse merchandise. You definitely won't encounter that problem of looking for sneakers, only to find out your branch doesn't carry it because this one does! Even better, they carry everything from bags, shoes, shirts, and even caps! 

When it comes to street chic clothing, Converse apparel has the reliable comfort we adore in their sneakers. We love their line of cool and casual basics like jackets, hoodies, and t-shirts made from the softest material. Any of their pieces can easily be integrated with your wardrobe as well as mixed and matched with your outfits. What's another great thing about them? Girls can rock the guy's items as well! Wearing the right masculine pieces makes any getup edgier.

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Style Equation: Oversized Tee + Leggings

When it comes to sporting a laid-back outfit that can still look chic, nothing is better than an oversized shirt worn over a pair of leggings. It's not only easy to put this type of a combo together but it can also be really stylish and on-trend, it's all in the pieces you choose from your wardrobe! Put on a bright printed, oversized tee and wear it over a pair of deep maroon leggings and combat boots for your trip to a music festival. Choose a plain white tee over graphic printed leggings and ankle strap heels for a fun night out with friends, whatever items you choose to put together, remember to balance out both comfort and personal style. Want more chic ideas on how to wear this combo? Just take a look at the six bloggers below and how they chose to wear their oversized tee and leggings!

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13 Ways To Make 2013 Your Year

This isn't an article about the heavenly bodies will perfectly align for you this year. It's not even an about using lucky charms or amulets. It's simply a list of things you can do to get over your fear of the number 13, also known as triskaidekaphobia, and make this year your year!

Stereotyping is a BIG no no!
There is a saying that goes "Don't judge a book by its cover." Forget about the number 13 being the image of misfortune. Instead, look at it as a special opportunity that would do you good. Refrain from being superstitious. Once you've done this, turning the tables won't be as hard.
Have a definite goal.
What do you want to achieve this year? What are the things that you want to give a shot? Determine your ultimate goals for the year and focus on those. Thinking of power words like "Nothing is impossible" could be of great help too since it motivates you to reach the finish line. Mantras empower your spirit and give you more chances of succeeding.
See yourself as someone lucky.
My teacher once told the class that the brain performs according to how it is commanded. So for example, if you always humbly say to yourself that you're pretty, then specific hormones in your body would function to make you pretty.  This works the same way as that. Perceiving yourself as someone lucky would influence your actions and increases the probability of you becoming lucky.
Get organized.
The best way to start organizing would be learning how to make use of a planner or some sticky notes. Take note of your goals and after that, arrange the items on your list from the least challenging to the most challenging ones. This way, it would be much faster and easier to accomplish everything. There would be a big chance that luck would be on your side since you are determined to achieve something.
Yes, you can.
Banish the word "can't" from your vocabulary. Perhaps these words are the primary cause of unluckiness. Without the confidence to succeed, the obstacles that you could have overcome would turn into a series of unfortunate events. Believe that you can do it, and you can!
Be patient.
Luck is not something you can have in an instant. You don't exactly inherit luck, either. A way to gain luck would be waiting for a situation to come and then seizing the day as it is presented to you. According to The Sun , lucky people act fast when opportunity is given to them.
"Fall down seven times, get up eight times." (Japanese Proverb)
Failure is definitely one of life's best teachers. Don't be afraid to be unsuccessful towards achieving an objective. These disasters that cause your efforts to go down the drain should be another motivation to strive harder towards your aim. Don't treat these failures as bad luck. Instead, consider them a challenge that needs to be overcome.
Look at all the possibilities and make the right choices.
One can go around a circle in either a counterclockwise or clockwise manner. One could choose to turn left, turn right, go straight ahead, or make a U-turn in an intersection. It is possible to experience misfortunes by overlooking some details in decision-making and acting impulsively. Take as much time as you need but don’t take too long or an opportunity might slip away.
Take risks.
It is not all the time that the right decision is the best one. Learn to decide for yourself and become self-reliant. You may become successful in a field which you aren’t passionate about but you wouldn’t be happy. Being unhappy is another reason for one to become unlucky since it attracts negativity.
Life is more than just what's trending on Twitter.
You must be able to interact with others without the use of social networking sites. Why not communicate with your loved ones without using a gadget? You may not be materialistically lucky but you are indeed lucky to have your friends and family.
Acceptance.
Once you have started experiencing the great things you favor, believe that you are lucky. If you don't, then it simply means that you don’t want to be one. Also, one must accept if one’s luck is not as frequent as the others. For all you know, a better occasion would come your way in the future.
Avoid being too dependent on luck.
Being someone who is fortunate is not an excuse to be a couch potato. Being dependent on luck may be dangerous and besides, more opportunities come your way when you go out there and live your dream job, travel places, or excel in your favorite sport.
Be thankful for being blessed.
All the luck in the world has been given to you and one of the best ways to show appreciation for it would be showing that you are grateful. Aside from this, we should be satisfied with what we get out of being blessed rather than asking for more.
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Sneak Peek! Pretty Little Liars: Out Of The Frying Pan, Into The Inferno

Spencer (Troian Bellisario) doesn't seem like herself in this clip from this week's episode. You'd think she'd be thrilled to celebrate her anniversary with Toby (Keegan Allen). What do you think happened? Will Aria (Lucy Hale) and Hanna (Ashley Benson) figure out what's wrong?

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