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Marbled nail. Photo from heynicenails.com.

Broke's the New Black: Endless Possibilities, Only 10 Fingers

With the infinite possibilities for creative manicure ideas, it’s a shame we only have 10 fingers.  One of the blogs I follow religiously, chalkboardnails.com, happens to be all about our 10 digits.  In a never-ending effort to save money, I do my own nails.  I, and I’m sure many college girls, can’t justify spending $20 or more on a manicure that only lasts a few days.  Since I admire exciting nails, why not spice up the average polish job? Chalkboardnails is continuously updated with beautiful manicure projects and detailed DIY steps, making it super easy to try yourself.

By Amanda Larson | January 27, 2012
Photo by Jessie Wardarski.

Conservative Verve

With a large number of members, a host of issues to tackle and a national Republican primary race in the background, how do ASU's College Republicans keep the group cohesive?

By Leah LeMoine | January 27, 2012
A flask made by Faith Breisblatt using words from the novel The Scarlet Letter.

Piece of Craft: The College Student’s Necessity

As a legal, of-age college student, I think that there is one thing that is necessary to have that can actually be a fun DIY project: a flask.  It is small, portable, and can make weekend excursions super cheap, if you catch my drift.  You can buy a flask from various vendors, including online websites such as CKBProducts or a particular store if you prefer.  They come in a range of sizes and prices, but can be found at a pretty reasonable cost if you look in the right places. My favorite thing to do with this craft is to cover the entire flask with decoupage designs.  To decoupage, you use Mod Podge glue and various types of paper.  As I have stated in previous posts, you just glue your piece of paper down and then coat it with the Mod Podge to give it a glazed sort of feel.  I think using this method makes it very easy to customize your flask with whatever you want on them. After I first made a flask for myself, I began to get requests from my friends for flasks as well.  They always would ask me to include something that they particularly.

By Faith Breisblatt | January 26, 2012
Photo by Peter Lazaravich.

A Greener Palate

Chef Payton Curry, with a string of award-winning restaurants under his belt already, is shooting for another winner — this time, at the Desert Botanical Garden.

By Cameron Kelly | January 25, 2012
A Scrabble-tile coaster is the perfect asset to great home décor. Photo taken by Domestic For Dummies.

Piece of Craft: DIY With Scrabble

I am a Words with Friends addict, plain and simple.  The game has taken over my life and I don’t even have an iPhone.  But the one good thing to come out of it (and of course, the old fashioned Scrabble itself) is all the inspiration for crafts.  There are so may cool and fun things you can do with the small, wooden tiles.  I want to share with you guys a few of my favorite ideas. Domestic For Dummies, a blog for all struggles domestic, featured a Pinterest challenge using a thin corkboard and Scrabble letters to make awesome coasters for your home.  Essentially, you make a coaster that is 4x4, using four-letter words.  You can make these words be similar or connect in some way, or have them all be totally random.  Glue each letter together and then glue the letters to a piece of the corkboard for an awesome addition to your home.  As a side note, I think you can also use cardboard instead of corkboard, or use neither and just use the tiles as coasters themselves. Another Scrabble-related craft found on the Stylelist home section is a Scrabble tile sign in a picture frame.  This seems to be a favorite of writers everywhere.  The craft is very easy: simply pick out a quote, line of a poem, song, phrase, etc., and glue your phrase inside a picture from of your choice.  The picture looks very elegant and even store-bought. These two projects are my favorites, but I have seen many others floating around the Internet, including Scrabble jewelry (rings, bracelets, and tile pendant necklaces), magnets, keychains, and various other crafts. All crafts made with Scrabble tiles are, for the most part, very easy to make and the closest to cheap you will ever come for a craft (especially if you have Scrabble and are like me and only play Words with Friends now.) If you have any questions, suggestions, comments, or want to send in pictures of your designs, feel free to e-mail me at fbresibl@asu.edu.

By Faith Breisblatt | January 23, 2012
John Sanders with his AK47. Photo courtesy of John Sanders.

Turf Talk: Guns A-Blazin'

John Sanders was hoping that his 18th birthday would arrive faster than a speeding bullet; actually, that’s the very reason why he couldn’t wait.

By Brendan Capria | January 23, 2012
Photo courtesy Tony Pompeselli.

Remembering Daniel

After the untimely death of his friend and fellow student, one ASU student vowed to run the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in his honor.

By Demetrius Burns | January 23, 2012
The inside of Bar Smith. Photo taken by the author, Gabby Marshall.

Live and Otherwise: Bar Smith

The standard, unassuming font used for the sign display at one of downtown’s trendiest outings greets every visitor who chooses to grace its doorstep (and dance floor). Nestled between clubs PHX and Skylounge, Bar Smith brings its own eclectic touch to the downtown Washington Street strip.

By Gabby Marshall | January 22, 2012
Artist Joerael Elliott’s mural outside of Hair Pollution. Photo by Candace Porth.

Urban Culture Vulture: The Art of Hair Pollution

I have to be honest here -- I know almost nothing about hair. Ask me what I’m looking for in a haircut, and my answer will fall somewhere between “uhh” and “shorter”. I get my hair cut once a year, and I dread it every time.

By Jessica Pruett | January 21, 2012
A spray tan. Picture courtesy of spraytanningsolutioninfo.com.

Broke is the New Black: Bronzed to Perfection

Fake tanning is quite possibly one of the most debated subjects in the beauty world.  Tan skin has been a beauty feature sought after by many for decades, yet with all the recent controversies about skin cancer and other health complications due to UV rays, many people are looking for alternative methods or choosing to forgo tanning altogether. Nevertheless, girls still resort to tanning salons on a regular basis, whether it be to bake in a booth or spray tan.  This weekend I found myself trying a new tanning salon for the first time.  I know it seems menial and perhaps pathetic, but I’m sure many can agree it’s slightly uncomfortable to try a new place for any beauty regiment.  If you tan regularly or are trying to bronze over for a special event, there are multiple things to look for in a salon before buying in. When researching a new tanning salon, look for deals.  Almost every salon offers some type of special or coupon, especially for new customers.  With so many options, there should be no excuse to not land some sort of discount your first time. Do a little lotion research.  There are so many reviews online for every tanning product imaginable, you easily can have some knowledge for your choice.  The girl at the salon will undoubtedly try to sell you the most expensive bottle they offer considering they generally work on commission.  Try a single-use packet of the lotion first to ensure you like it. If you burn easily, make sure to ask how new the bulbs are.  If they were changed only a few days ago, chances are they could be stronger and harsher than normal.  You may want to consider hopping out of the booth a few minutes early. Spray tans are a great, quick fix for immediate color, but they are also the most noticeable when they go wrong.  When trying a new salon, ask the receptionist to walk you through the process and for tips.  Even if you’re a veteran, every booth is different and you would hate to end up looking like a zebra because you didn’t turn in correct sequence.  After you are sprayed, ask the receptionist again if she notices any lines on you.  If there are any streaks, she should have a solution to help blend it in.  If you notice a mistake when you get home, Windex removes fake tanning solution.  Still weary?

By Amanda Larson | January 21, 2012
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