So Long, See You on the Flip Side, If You Survive Mid Terms!

Last blog post guys! We are going to miss you sooooo much, especially staying up late to rush write a blog post so we don't get a 0...
We know you guys are going to miss us. So here's a quick message to help you get through the next miserable, horrible, hair-wrenching, sleepless days: click here and enjoy :) It will keep you motivated, trust me.
Listening to deadmau5, really gets you pumped for the blog posting!!......BEAT DROP.
dOO DOO DOO DOOO DOO OODODOOD....MRRRRRRP.....BOOOOM!
Pretty good translating if I say so myself!
But I feel like we really will miss this class! Especially since Scitech is coming up next, I think we are really going to miss these days....
OF PARTYIN! Yeah be jealous.... Our lives are crazy awesome. But I guess now you're just gonna have to imagine their awesomeness instead of us telling you all about them.  And to think, what will you do without out weekly tips? I'm positive they've saved your social life at one point or another. Especially our tips on NOT wearing tacky Christmas hats....yes I'm looking at you crazy Aunt.
NOW STOP READING THIS BLOG POST AND GO "STUDY" FOR YOUR MID TERMS!
My advice:
1.) Don't cry that you'll miss us...
2.) Chai Tea Lattes get you in 'THA ZONE
3.) Starbucks, lots of Starbucks

Good luck! Love you guys! <3

-Audrey, Elena, and Jiyoon (your Best Friends 4LYF3!)

How NOT to Dress Christmas Tacky!

I see people breaking these rules all the time around Christmas, and it gets on my nerves! Especially the sweet on grannies with 50 cats that dress in sweaters that sings "Jingle Bells" whenever you move. So in oder to avoid looking too tack here are a few tips.

1.) Do not wear anything that moves, sings, jingles, or talks. Do you want to look like you're crazy? However, if you want to have no friends and drive of anyone near you, feel free to break this rule.

2.) No excessive sparkly glitter or tinsel on your clothes. You are not the Tin Man from "The Wizard of Oz", do not even try.

3.) Don't wear anything that lights up. Unless you want to cause a car accident with your flashing red and green lights, stuck all over the sweater you stole from the old folks home.

4.) Do not dress in all one color. This no-no applies to all outfits, but this season especially!

5.) Please, for the love of God, NO  Christmas tree hats! We of the fashion community beg you.

 Don't be this kid.

10 Gifts for 10 Dollars- Your Guide to Christmas Shopping

All these gifts are under $10! Pair them together to get a great gift.  Pink body spray, $8 at Pink or Bath and Body Works.  Paris Amour lotion, $3.50 at Bath and Body Works.  Red Velvet Cupcake hand sanitizer (it's sparkly!), $1.50 at Bath and Body Works.  Bows, $3 and up at at grocery store or drug store.  Seventeen Magazine, $2.99 at grocery stores and book store. 

Photo by: Audrey

The holiday season is here! And you know what that means?  Christmas shopping!  Which isn't such a great thing if you're a teenager with no money.....  Here are 10 gifts for $10 or less, so they won't break the bank!

Baked Goods-  Ingredients won't cost much and they are always delicious.  For ideas on different Christmas cookies and baked goods click here.

Movie Night Gift Basket- A $5 gift card to the nearest blockbuster and some of their favorite candy.  Or, if you want to do this for lots of people, buy candy and blankets in bulk (or at Costco). 

Care Package- Their favorite magazine, candy, and whatever else they love.  Magazines are about $4, so you can always make them cookies or buy them something else with the other $6.  Like something from Philosophy.... See below.

Philosophy Body Wash- This stuff is great and generally pricey, however a 2 oz bottle of their amazing body wash is only $5.  So buy 2, put in care package, or pair with any other gifts (jewelry, candles, fuzzy socks...).  Not only does it smell great it also has a different message on each bottle, ranging from recipes to just something sweet to brighten your day, depending on the scent.  Available at Sephora or online.

Jewelry and Hair Stuff from Forever 21-  This stuff is cute and usually $3 per item.  Go all out and get them tons of cute accessories or pair with something else.  Either way it's a great way to help your friends look great this holiday season.

iTunes gift Card-  If you're buying for more than one person you can buy a pack of 3 iTunes gift cards, each one is $10.  Everyone needs a soundtrack for their holidays.  Available at most drug stores, grocery stores, and Target.

Fuzzy Socks- Are always cute and warm.  Target sells some that have super cute patterns on them :)  Bath and Body Works sells some lavender and eucalyptus ones that they sell closer to Christmas time but they usually cost a little over $10.

Bath and Body Works Products-  You can't go wrong with a hand sanitizer or lotion.  Hand Sanitizer is $1.50 or 5 for $5.  Lotion starts at $3.50.  You know what that means..... A great little package for your friends filled with stuff for a nice affordable price.

Nail Polish-  Has a broad range of prices.  Some of the best is Essie and OPI which are both $8 a bottle.  Grocery stores tend to sell some brands that cost less and range around $3, like NYX.  Pair with a hand sanitizer or lotion and you are set.

Candles-  Depends on the person but are usually a great gift.  Yankee Candle sells some of the best and their smaller candles are around $3.50.

Hope this helps you as you get a head start on your Christmas shopping!  Don't be afraid to mix and match the presents listed above, they're all great and are even greater together :)

-Audrey

A Season of Giving!

Photo posted on Flickr from clappstar

It's that time of year again.  On Thanksgiving Day, when Santa came at the end of the Macy's day parade it was official.  It's time to take kids to sit on Santa's lap, exchange gifts among family and friends, and listen to classic Christmas carols.  These are some of the best times in a child's life, but not everybody is fortunate to have a surplus of gifts on Christmas morning.  For some, anything at all would be a blessing.   Austin has a wonderful organization called Blue Santa to help support these children and their families.  Run by the Austin Police Department, the Austin Fire Department, Texas National Guard, Austin Energy, and Austin Parks and Recreation, they provide families with a Christmas meal and toys for children under 14 in each family.  This is all about the giving spirit.  All of these presents and meals are donated by Austin locals.  Part of Christmas is not being selfish and thinking about other people’s needs rather than your own.  This past Saturday was the Chuys Children Giving to Children Parade.  This was a traditional parade with giant character balloons, floats, and performances, but there was something different and charitable.  Throughout the parade, there were trucks picking up toys which children had brought to the parade to give to Blue Santa.  Although it was rainy, windy and cold on Saturday, there was a great outcome for the parade.  Blue Santa has many other events, so check out their website (linked above) for more information on what you can do to help.  And don't forget, it is a giving season!

-Elena Cole (The Short One)

Lead/Nutgraph for feature story

Walking home from Stevensen Middle School, Carrie Bevers and her friends were always discussing the latest fashion.  Whether it was making lists of what they were wearing or figuring out when the new designs were coming out. “I liked fashion and clothes,” Bevers said, “And I liked to shop.”  Little did she know, that this would turn into a career.

Carrie is a buyer for JcPenny. “[As a Buyer,] although it sounds that you shop all the time, you look at a lot of numbers.”  Bevers said.  “About seventy percent of my time is analysing past business.  And then the rest of the time is spent actually in the market buying the product.”  Her jobs involves both math and creativity.

Leads/Nutgraph

“Yanagi means sushi knife”, which is appropriate because Yanagi is a sushi place with a new level of customer service and preparation.
You walk into the chic well designed and dimly lit restaurant, with soft music playing in the background. It’s a new level of tranquility and you see delicacies on every person’s platter. This Zen garden of deliciousness exudes professionalism and is conveniently located right here in Austin

Lead and Nutgraph

Music fills the air, people jump up and down, you can feel the bass beating inside you.   This is Austin City Limits Music Festival.  It is an amazing event but who puts it all on?

Many people are hired to work for the company C3 Presents, which puts on festival like ACL and Lollapalooza every year.  One of their employees is Suzanne Mahowey, the Creative Services director.   She is in charge of everything that people see, websites, emails, tickets, t-shirts, everything that makes the events more than just another concert, everything that makes it what it is.

-Audrey