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9 Ways You Might be Embarrassing Your Friends

Let's face it, we never mean to intentionally hurt our friends. But one way or another, it happens anyway. It's the reality of life. One second, you and your best friend are munching on a cake of rainbows, sprinkles, and happiness, then the next, you're sitting alone in the middle of the cafeteria, an empty plate scattered with crumbs and whipped cream, as the only proof of company left for anyone to bear.

If we aren't careful, people we hold very close to our hearts can slip right through our fingertips with just one thoughtless comment. So here are 9 ways you might be unconsciously embarrassing your friends that you need to take note of in order to ensure you’ll never have to watch another kabarkada slide out of your life again.

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5 Things You Missed Today (November 16)

This is the only video you need to watch today, Candy Girls and Boys. Trust us, if Adele's original version of "Hello" made you cry buckets already, then you should have your hankies ready right now before you hit the play button on Demi Lovato's emotional cover of the song. The "Confident" hitmaker did a smashing performance of the song during the KISS FM Fall Ball in Seattle this weekend. (via MTV.com)

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From Our Readers: To the Guy Who Woke Me Up

There will come a time in your life when you'll meet someone that will twist the story of an almost-perfect, almost-unrealistic life that you planned and made up on your mind since you were a kid. The first time you met him, you didn't see sparks in his eyes, and he didn't smile at you. You were just two ordinary people in the same room, glanced at each other once and passed by each other twice. There were no fireworks, no fast heartbeat. When you finally got the chance to talk to each other and be together, you found him nice. Later on, you found him funny, smart, naughty, and as time went on, you found yourself beside him laughing at the same silly thing.

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The 5 Habits of Highly Stylish People

Our fashion inspirations didn't land on top of style charts overnight. Over time, they developed daily habits that helped them attract double taps and paparazzi snaps. Here, we list down how you can incorporate these same habits into your everyday routine.

 1  They make it a point to know what they want.
Stylish people have already decoded their signature style, so conceptualizing their daily looks is a piece of cake. They make time to plan their outfits to look put-together, event-appropriate, and weather-ready.

 2  They keep an organized and well-stocked wardrobe of classics.
Wardrobe staples build the foundation of your closet. Basics like white button-downs and LBDs act as blank canvases that you can spruce up with accessories and other eye-catching sartorial pieces like jackets and hats. Also, their closets are organized, making it easy for them to spot any item.

 3  They wear the proper undergarments.
Visible panty lines and neon pink bras under white shirts may seem unimportant, but your style stars appear more polished precisely because these little things aren't overlooked. If you have to wear control underwear to tuck a muffin top in, please do. That seamless silhouette is worth it.

 4  They don't rush when they get ready.
Spending extra effort on your appearance wins you style and confidence points. When your morning ritual has you running ragged, you'll look haggard and shabby! But if you're really pressed for time, take a look at the mirror to see if your outfit feels right. If you're having doubts about it, it's better to change into another outfit. 

 5  They have good posture.
If you slouch, you'll appear much shorter and wider. Plus, nothing says confidence more than standing tall with your shoulders back and stomach tucked in.

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Style Equation: Tee + Joggers

Always wanted to sport joggers outside of the gym, but not sure how exactly to make it look chic and stylish? We've been there before and we're here to help with a few fashion tips and outfit inspo to show you just how easy it is to put together a cute look with a simple tee and joggers as your base look. All you need to do is to keep an open mind and scroll down to see the different blogger looks for inspiration and take note of the different outfit tips along the way. Happy styling, Candy Girls! 

via Lookbook

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From Our Readers: Why Storms Are Named After People

I was perfectly fine before you came. The calm before the storm as one would say. My life was unusually tranquil. I was unaware of the hurricane that was coming my way.

You entered just like any storm. It started out with light rain and cool winds. They warned me about you and told me to expect the worst out of you. They warned me about the mess that you were about to make. But I disregarded their warnings because I thought you were harmless and I felt excited for the change that you were about to bring. I was excited because I thought you being here would mean cozy nights, a chance to wear clothes that I rarely get to wear. It meant a whole new ambience. I was beyond ecstatic.

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Movies For Single Girls That Don't Involve Finding a Guy

Need a list of good movies to watch this week because you're stuck at home because of the APEC Summit? We've rounded up good movies that are going to make you feel awesome. Not that you need to because, let's face it, you're already awesome the way you are. But sometimes, you just have to get a little reminder that life doesn't always have to be about being with someone and ending up with someone. Most of the time, a happy ending involves being with yourself and learning to love every bit of you—quirks and all.

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On Missed Connections and Second Chances

The universe has a sick sense of humor when it comes to timing. Just when you've accepted being friend-zoned, your crush suddenly starts making an effort to hang out with you. Or just when you thought it was the start of something new and beautiful, you find out they're actually seeing someone else, someone you even call a friend. Or just when you thought the one that got away is really gone forever, here they come barging into your life once more. Life is funny and exasperating that way—all we can do is roll with the punches and take comfort in the fact that the universe isn't targeting anyone specific and that its sick sense of humor applies to everyone, including these fictional characters. Here are a few things we can learn from them about making up for missed connections and making the most of second chances.

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How to Shrink a Big Zit Fast

Why does a zit have to appear right when you've got huge events like a prom night, a first date, or even your debut? Don't let that nasty red spot ruin your day! Check out the various ways you can banish that ugly pimple to oblivion.

 1  Cool it down
Here's a straightforward method to calm a zit down—rub an ice cube over it for two minutes. The freezing temperature of the ice can reduce redness and swelling. You can also try making green tea into cubes. Green tea acts as an anti-inflammatory astringent that will soothe that red spot in a flash.

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From Our Readers: This is the Letter I'll Never Send To You

What might've been or what should have been? These words have been running through my mind for the past two years. What would’ve happened to us if you didn't leave me hanging? What would we be today? How different would our lives be?

In all honesty, it was hard writing this. Maybe because to me, you're still in my life and I'm still holding on to the remaining pieces of you inside me. Meanwhile in your life, I have clearly disappeared from yours.

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