Best Outfit Ideas for Fun Casual Dates

Do you have a hot date in ten minutes but you find yourself scouring the deep ends of your closet, as if making the wrong outfit decision will bring about the end of the planet? Do you want to appear feminine and stylish yet laid-back and nonchalant too? Relax, there’s nothing to worry about! Just follow these basic outfit ideas to find that perfect look for a fun and casual date!

1. If you have a date with a romantic...

Forever 21 Dress, New Arrival

 Simple cute dresses are are a quick way to go from laid-back and boring to laid-back, pretty and fun. Wear a simple sundress for spring or summer, or a knitted sweater dress for colder weather. You can pair these up with leggings and tights, accessories that give off a feminine air without showing too much skin.

2. If Mr. Adventure or Rock Star Wannabe is picking you up...

One of the latest jeans from Abercrombie & Fitch, the Super Skinny. $78

There is nothing better than wearing a pair of skinny jeans. If physical activities are expected such as sports or dodging paint balls, a pair of your sexiest jeans is the perfect choice. Jeans are absolutely versatile and can also work with Mr. Romantic mentioned above. Jeans worn with dressy tops and heels will give you a sexy yet fun look. This style says, “I’m sexy but I can get down with the boys and have some tomboy fun too!”. 

Jeans worn with trendy tees and feminine flats or heels for a rocking night out at a concert will give Mr. Rock Star Wannabe a night to remember. Not all men want women who are dolled up all the time. In fact, a girl who can act and feel confident in casual clothes is a huge turn on for many guys worthy enough to introduce  to both your mom and your best girl friends!

3. If Mr. I’m-not-telling-you-where-I’m-taking you is on his way...

One of Tory Burch's latest uber lovely ballet flats, the Serena 2

Flats like strappy sandals or ballet slippers in your favorite color are very comfortable to wear and these types of shoes are as at home in an elegant restaurant as much as in a more laid-back movie date at the mall. They can be mixed and matched with different outfits of varying styles - from girly dresses to more casual jeans. 

When you have absolutely no idea where your date is taking you, feminine flats worn with a dress you feel very comfortable and attractive in will be the safest bet. Flats are excellent to have as they are stylish without you giving up comfort.

The key to a successful laid-back and casual date outfit is to wear clothes you feel your best in. There is no reason to try too hard to the point of being uncomfortable. Of course, women always do dress to impress the apple of their eye but it is much better to do so when you’re comfortable with what you’re wearing. Try some of these outfit ideas and Mr. Date just might be Mr. Boyfriend. That is, if he deserves you!

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Eye Beauty: How to Fix Under Eye Circles and Puffy Eyebags

Dark circles and puffy eye bags are the bane of many women’s existence. Waking up to find dark circles or puffy eyes is something that can ruin a woman’s mood in the morning. So how do you solve this beauty nightmare, or at least, lessen it? The following tips will show you how!

Tip #1: Sleep!

The most common cause of dark circles and puffy eye bags is lack of sleep. Giving your peepers enough rest will show a lot of improvements the following day. Talk about a quick fix!  So get good old regular shuteye and you will see positive changes to your peepers that no beauty product can ever match.

Tip #2: Fix Your Diet!

Your diet can cause you to have dark circles or extra puffiness. Switch your afternoon junk foods for better food you can snack on such as carrots and fruits. There are tons of delicious and healthy fruits out there wherever you live! Also, the lack of essential proteins and B-vitamins might be another cause so stock up on quality meats and cheese! Last but not least, watch your salt intake.  
A lot of salt causes your body to retain more water. Isn’t water a good thing, you might ask? Not when water is retained around your eyes which can cause them to look puffy! Lessen the salt in your body and drink more water. “Wait, wait, how does drinking more water cause us to remove excess water?” you might also ask. Drinking more water flushes out salt and toxins from our body and these are the real culprits that cause us to retain water in unwanted areas.

Tip #3: Cucumbers and Tea-bags!

One of the cheapest and most effective techniques to rid yourself of  puffy eye bags is putting used teabags or cucumbers over your eyes for a period of time. These methods help as black tea and cucumbers contain chemicals that soothe away puffiness. Common black tea will do the trick. 

Steps: Dip the teabags in water and leave them in the freezer until frozen. Remove the teabags from the freezer and place one teabag on each eye. You might want to play some relaxing music while you do this. Lie down with the bags on closed eyes for about 15 minutes and imagine you’re receiving luxury service from some fancy spa!

Tip #4: Eye Cream is a must!

Garnier is one of our top favorite budget beauty products! We love their creams, hair dye and more.

 
Quality eye creams are essential to fix eye beauty problems from fine lines to dark circles and puffiness. Most of these creams are used every morning before you apply your makeup and every night before going to bed. Eye creams help moisturize and refresh tired eyes, lessening the chance of having wrinkles and puffiness. Read the labels as not all eye creams are the same. Find one that is specifically created to match your eye beauty problem.

Nobody can put a price tag on beautiful, healthy and well-rested eyes!

 There is not just one specific cure to get rid of dark circles, wrinkles or puffy eye bags. It takes time and perseverance in applying these tips that will make an overall improvement in appearance. And, if a quick solution is what you need, a good concealer can definitely hide those unsightly dark circles!

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Look Dolled Up in Less than 5 Minutes

We've all been there. You come home extremely tired from work or school and there is a big party (or even bigger, a special date!) to go to and you've got literally 5 minutes to pull together a look that says "It took me an hour to look this amazing!".

With this dress at hand, how long would it take you to copy her style?

How are you going to do it? Granted actually having that full hour will result in a much better look than measly 5 minutes - hey, we're not gonna lie to you - but when push comes to a shove, a girl's got to do what a girl in a rush has got to do! popPRETTY put together this list to fake results to make it look like you were ready and looking gorgeous half an hour before your date showed up!

Try these looks when you're in a rush but looking like you took your time primping:

#1 Braid your hair or, better yet, learn how to french braid. French braiding to beginners might sound like something professionals or people with a lot of time can manage but with a little practice and a lot of confidence you can do it. French braiding is very easy. Repeat after us, "French braiding is easy and too lovely to pass up!" It instantly gives your hair a classy allure that looks a million times less rushed (and boring) than a typical ponytail!

#2 Stick with only one feature to accentuate with makeup and make that feature pop. Swipe on red lipstick (or your favorite bright shade and wear minimal eye makeup). 

Or switch it up and wear nude lipstick and focus on a more dramatic eye makeup. This way you only focus on carefully applying makeup on one facial feature while the rest is kept low-key and save you time. 

For example, sporting a winged eyeliner look and putting on minimal face powder and lip gloss will automatically make you look like you spent more time on your makeup than you actually did. 

Angelina's makeup artist focuses on her  eyes while other features have minimal makeup. The eyes pop and it's red carpet all the way.

#3 Rock a ponytail but with a glamorous twist. Ponytails will always be every girl's go-to hairstyle when the clock's ticking fast. But you can sport it without looking like you had no time nor care to be pretty. 

You can do this by creating a high ponytail and keeping your strands as sleek as can be by using mousse on the top of your head. With your hair pulled back and looking ballerina pretty, whatever facial feature you choose to accentuate will stand out more than with your hair down. 

Sport this type of ponytail and dab on face powder and your favorite lip gloss or black eyeliner. Your lips or eyes will attract attention more than ever!

Devon Aoki knows that an almost bare face with black liquid eyeliner paired with a glamorous ponytail is paparazzi ready.

#4 Slip into your favorite dress. Nothing makes a woman look sexier than when she's wearing her favorite dress. You've worn this piece a dozen times given it's the dress you love the most in the world so being self-conscious can easily be tossed aside. You know how to move in it and you most probably already know the perfect shoes and bag to go with it. 

Sleeveless Skater Dress from Topshop, an online favorite. $95

So when your date is at your door and you barely have 5 minutes to get ready because your loveable boss called for a ton of extra work today, slip into that favorite outfit and your confidence in it will make you stand out more than any new makeup tip can!

Also, any flattering dress is a time saver. A woman in a dress needs minimal work on hair and makeup since the dress is the centerpiece. Well, next to you that is!

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How to Keep Nail Polish Looking Fresh and Pretty

Getting a manicure can be time-consuming and expensive which is why we want to keep our nails looking pristine and gorgeous for as long as we can. But how can we do so with the various ways polish chip off and ruin our pretty nails? popPRETTY will show you a few basic steps to help keep your nail polish clean, fresh, and pretty!

Step 1: Make sure your nails are clean and fully dry when getting a manicure. Nail polish sticks best when nails are clean and dry, allowing the base coat to adhere securely so that color will last longer.

Step 2: Trim your nails and file them. Long nails are harder to take care of especially if there is a lot of chipping. File and clip your nails before painting on polish. Filing your nails will also give that finished look which helps nail polish look clean and fresh.

Base coats are to polish as milk is to coffee

Step 3: Use the right products and application. When getting a manicure, ask the beautician to always put on a base coat. Base coats help keep the nail polish look vibrant, allowing it to last longer. The base coat also protects your nails from being stained by the nail polish. Darker polish tends to discolor nails. Dry the base coat thoroughly before putting on a thin layer of nail polish. Add only two thin layers or the minimum layers that achieve your desired effect. Apply a top coat to further protect your newly polished nails. Do not handle any objects until the paint is completely dry.

Step 4: Avoid getting your hands wet. Whenever you wash dishes or do something involving water, make sure to use gloves to protect your manicured nails. This will help prevent the color from chipping or fading quickly.

Step 5: Carry a nail repair tool kit. Keeping this tool kit in your bag will help you repair chips as soon as possible. This will also help prevent you from having to spend on a new manicure procedure all over again.

Be sure to follow these steps carefully as they will help keep your nail polish looking clean and fresh like the first day you got them! 

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How to Have Gorgeous Long Hair

Long lustrous locks turns head, that is a fact

Long, loose, and free locks are a definite “in” thing this coming season. Long health hair is a sure way to grab attention that is why it is important to take extremely good care of your hair once it has grown very long. 

Brittle and coarse strands make for an unhealthy looking mane that looks downright unattractive! With these steps popPRETTY put together for our readers, we’ll have your long tresses looking shiny and gorgeous!

Step #1: Wash and Wear

Make sure to wash your hair according to its needs. For most people, washing your hair everyday is a bit too much. You need the natural oil on your hair to keep it looking shiny and smooth. Washing daily strips our scalps of this essential oil. What we suggest is to wash your hair every other day instead of a daily wash.

Oily hair-day? Baby powder offers a quick fix!

The exception of course is for women with more-than-average oily hair. An alternative plan for oily hair that requires less washing is to use a dry shampoo or, even cheaper and easier to find, baby powder! Yup, baby powder absorbs the oil from your hair to make your tresses look tidier. Just put about a teaspoon of baby powder on your scalp where hair tends to be it’s oilest and brush it out. The powder will absorb the oil.

Step #2: Shampoo and Conditioner

Our beauty editor swears by Dove Intensive Repair Conditioner

Products that nourish and make hair healthy are very important. The type of hair products you choose must match your hair type. Find out whether your hair is oily, dry, brittle, colored or frizzy. Conditioning is a must when it comes to taming wild tresses, making your hair frizz-free and glowing!

Step #3: Brush and Brush

A quality brush is an investment worth making. Your hair will be thanking you!

Investing in a high-quality brush will help pave the way to beautiful hair, especially when dealing with longer strands. Not only does it untangle all those unsightly and messy knots, it makes your long locks appear smoother and shinier by distributing the natural oils from your scalp.

Step #4: Trimming Ends

Jennifer Aniston has inspired haircuts all over the world for the past dozen years and counting!

Another way to care for long hair is to trim it every 6-8 weeks. This allows your hair to grow naturally and brilliantly by cutting off unhealthy split ends. Trimming your hair will also remove excess weight that may lead to having frizzy and brittle strands.

Step #5: Change Your Lifestyle

If a Victoria's Secret model knows she needs to work out and does it, so should us mere mortals!

How you live your life affects the growth and state of your mane. Eating healthy, drinking lots of liquids, getting the right amount of rest and exercise are contributing factors to having stronger and more beautiful hair. Food rich in the good types of oil such as nuts and fish can add a sparkling shine to your hair. And, these foods are great for your heart’s health too! That’s hitting two birds with one stone.

Let's not kid ourselves. Mermaid-like hair does require some loving care.

Maintaining long locks may be hard work with a long to-do list but when each strand is vibrant and glowing, we’re sure there is not a single step you’ll regret you did!

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Awesome Product Alert: Getting Great Skin with Ole Henriksen Skincare Line

Ole Henriksen is sold at Sephora and department stores

Beautiful skin is either a blessing you're born with or a gift from great products. The quest for flawless skin is sought after by millions, if not billions, of men and women. Companies spend a fortune in research and marketing to produce and sell the most innovative and effective skin products to this massive market.

popPRETTY brings to this week's product spotlight a much loved skincare line called Ole Henriksen.  

Ole Henriksen Face/Body Spa in Los Angeles, California

The product carries the name of its creator. Ole Henriksen - pronounced "ooh-lah" - has created a name for himself in the  glitz and glamour of Hollywood where he is known as the "Acne Expert". Denizens of Hollywood can easily spot his popular spa on Sunset Boulevard where he provides service to an exclusive clientele. 


Lucky for us, his products are now available beyond the freeways and palm trees of Los Angeles. Sephora and quality spas worldwide stock this amazing skincare line.

Ole Henriksen Apricot Cleansing Lotion $30 for 12 oz.

Ole Henriksen was treated for a bad case of cystic acne (the large and painful kind) in Indonesia where he lived after moving out from humble beginnings in Denmark. His acne was cured by an aesthetician who used natural botanical ingredients. This inspired Mr. Henriksen to pursue a career in skincare. He moved to London to study cosmetic chemistry and opened shop in the United States years later, in the groovy 70s. 


To this day he uses his own kitchen to experiment with natural ingredients to produce quality skincare products.


The company states its products utilize "Nature, Science, Beauty and Wellness" to achieve results to be proud of. The hundreds of positive reviews the Ole Henriksen product line receives from various online beauty shops speak volume about the quality.


Ole Henriksen products range from facial cleansers, makeup removers, dark spot treatment creams, scrubs and more. The skin on your face and the rest of your body are sure to sing a happy tune with this line. You can purchase them from Sephora, various department stores, spas, or online. 

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Top 5 Mascara Products for Drop-Dead-Gorgeous Lashes!

Mascara adds an extra oomph to your lashes that nobody can ignore

Mascara is a beauty product that has a special and permanent spot in every girl’s personal arsenal of make-up. Call it the Holy Grail of makeup, if you will. Mascara does more than just lengthen or thicken your eyelashes, they help enlarge and illuminate the eyes. Finding the perfect mascara among the thousands in the market can be a pretty daunting task. But with popPRETTY’s list of the best mascara products for your money, we’re sure you’ll find the best one to match your eyelash needs!

1. Chanel Inimitable Mascara

Inimitable Mascara by Chanel provides more than just length and volume, it also adds curl and lash separation with one very easy sweep of the lashes. This mascara adds almost three times the thickness of your natural lashes and is also clump-free. And really, how can one expect any less from the fashion house of Mademoiselle Coco Chanel?

2. Dior Diorshow Mascara

An international hit among stylists and celebrities, Diorshow Mascara by Dior  takes inspiration from dazzling fashion runway shows and adds a ton of glamour to your lashes. Although a bit pricey, it does deliver the volume and the length needed to make your eyes stand out. This mascara is great for everyday wear but add a few more coats on for a bolder look on fun nights out!

3. Maybelline XXL Volume + Length

The Maybelline XXL Volume + Length mascara does not disappoint. Considered one of the cheaper buys on this list, it comes with two wands: one to thicken your lashes and the other to provide the ultimate in lengthening. Our beauty team at popPRETTY has also noticed the significant quality improvement found in Maybelline’s mascaras to give budget-conscious girls a bigger bang for their cash.

4. Majolica Majorca Mascara    

A brainchild of the famous cosmetic brand Shiseido, Majolica Majorca is making waves in the make-up scene. Their mascara products have especially created quite a buzz. There are different types of these babies, made specifically for different lash need:, whether it’s lengthening, thickening or both!

5. Covergirl Lash Blast Length

Covergirl’s Lash Blast Length mascara is considered to be a great steal. One of the best gems found in drugstore labels, this product can give you that ultra clean, ultra-defined lash look without giving up on length. So for girls who are frustrated with their short lashes, this one’s for you!

Whether it’s for lengthening or adding volume to your eyelashes to kingdom come, these products will help you get that look that you’ve always wanted. Try them out and see what works best for you. As always, have fun discovering and experimenting with makeup!

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