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Toronto

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Toronto is a city full of hipsters and Asians, but if you have to live in Canada it probably has some of the best shopping around. The music scene is fine. it's a major media centre for most of Anglophone Canada. Drugs are easy enough to get. And the mayor is a joke. There are three universities, a billion colleges and a design school. It's surrounded by suburbs. The suburbs have the area code 905. The city of Toronto uses the area codes 416 and 647. If someone tells you that they live east of Scarborough or West of Etobicoke or North of Downsview, he or she is probably a 905er. He or she is probably a second-generation immigrant, he or she probably has shopped at Square One for his or her entire life and he or she probably aspires to be a doctor, lawyer, engineer or stock monkey. The downtown core (East of Os, west of Parliament) are home to dozens of quasi-successful PYTs, but always remember: the people who are successful in Toronto are the people who couldn't make it in New York.

== SHOPPING ==
'''Fast fashion''' This section let you know which locations of which stores will offer you the best variety of whatever it is you're looking for. It will also tell you that Toronto doesn't have a Uniqlo.
'''Street-wear''' Where can you get those strapbacks and sick kicks? Here.
'''Consignment/vintage''' Some of the best thrift stores and buy-back stores in the city
'''High End''' Well-curated, well-made designer pieces
'''Mixed''' A list of hit-and-miss stores that are sometimes worth checking for treasures, but usually have nothing
===FAST FASHION===
Locations are ranked in square brackets
* Topman/Topshop [inside the Bay at Yonge/Queen W, Yorkdale]
* Zara [Queen West, Bloor, Eaton]
* Aritzia [Bloor, Eaton, Queen West]
* H&M [They are all the same, but the Eaton Centre has the most fitting rooms]
* UO [Queen West, Yonge/Dundas, Yonge/Eglinton]
* Joe Fresh [Jarvis/Queen's Quay, Queen/Portland, Church Carlton]
* American Apparel [Queen W, Yonge/Dundas, Bloor]

===INDIE BOUTIQUES===
* Nomad
* TNT
* Over the Rainbow
* Dutil
* Gravity Pope
* Jonathan + Olivia
* Lavish & Squalor
* Lost & Found
* Bicyclette
* Charlie
* TSOQ
* Coal Miner's Daughter
* The Future of Frances Watson
* Stolen Riches
* Monocle

===STREETWEAR===
===CONSIGNMENT/VINTAGE===
===HIGH END===
===MIXED===
===DENIM===
===SHOES===
===GIRLS===
===APOTHECARY===
===SPECIALTY===
===LOCAL DESIGNERS===
'''Shit-tier:''' The stores that are a common beginner's trap, and should be avoided. Often have poor build quality, fit, and just look plain bad.

'''Mall-tier/Fast Fashion:''' Good for basics; t-shirts, underwear, socks, etc. Recommended for poorfags. Buy sparsely and do NOT build a large wardrobe with these stores.

'''Low-tier:''' Bit more pricey, but at this stage odds are you'll be dressed much better than people around you. Build quality is a cut above mall tier. Tumblr-core usually fits around here.

'''Medium-tier:''' Some entry level designer pieces, and at this point the clothes are very "nice". Quality menswear/streetwear often fits in this category. Fit and build quality are high.

'''High-tier:''' High fashion, designer pieces. Top tier menswear as well as some light gothninja pieces can be found here.

'''Artisanal-tier:''' Hand-made with skill that approaches that of an artist. This has nothing to do with design and everything to do with production methods. A boring design done fully by hand (example: a full bespoke two button suit) is 'artisianal'. Many designers source their clothing from artisans, but not all designer clothing is 'artisianal'.

==TORONTO'S FASHION INDUSTRY==
===TORONTO FASHION WEEK===
== ARTS AND CULTURE ==
== THE PEOPLE YOU WILL MEET IN TORONTO ==
== THE SUBURBS ==

== TIPS ==
You don't need a Canada Goose jacket. It doesn't get cold enough here.

== SEE ALSO ==
[http://tuxbell.com/fa/majortest/index.php?title=Stores_In_Canada Stores in Canada]

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Tripsk: Created page with "Toronto is a city full of hipsters and Asians, but if you have to live in Canada it probably has some of the best shopping around. The music scene is fine. it's a major media ..."

Toronto is a city full of hipsters and Asians, but if you have to live in Canada it probably has some of the best shopping around. The music scene is fine. it's a major media centre for most of Anglophone Canada. Drugs are easy enough to get. And the mayor is a joke. There are three universities, a billion colleges and a design school. It's surrounded by suburbs. The suburbs have the area code 905. The city of Toronto uses the area codes 416 and 647. If someone tells you that they live east of Scarborough or West of Etobicoke or North of Downsview, he or she is probably a 905er. He or she is probably a second-generation immigrant, he or she probably has shopped at Square One for his or her entire life and he or she probably aspires to be a doctor, lawyer, engineer or stock monkey. The downtown core (East of Os, west of Parliament) are home to dozens of quasi-successful PYTs, but always remember: the people who are successful in Toronto are the people who couldn't make it in New York.

== SHOPPING ==

'''Shit-tier:''' The stores that are a common beginner's trap, and should be avoided. Often have poor build quality, fit, and just look plain bad.

'''Mall-tier/Fast Fashion:''' Good for basics; t-shirts, underwear, socks, etc. Recommended for poorfags. Buy sparsely and do NOT build a large wardrobe with these stores.

'''Low-tier:''' Bit more pricey, but at this stage odds are you'll be dressed much better than people around you. Build quality is a cut above mall tier. Tumblr-core usually fits around here.

'''Medium-tier:''' Some entry level designer pieces, and at this point the clothes are very "nice". Quality menswear/streetwear often fits in this category. Fit and build quality are high.

'''High-tier:''' High fashion, designer pieces. Top tier menswear as well as some light gothninja pieces can be found here.

'''Artisanal-tier:''' Hand-made with skill that approaches that of an artist. This has nothing to do with design and everything to do with production methods. A boring design done fully by hand (example: a full bespoke two button suit) is 'artisianal'. Many designers source their clothing from artisans, but not all designer clothing is 'artisianal'.

{| class="wikitable sortable" border="white"
|-
! Name !! Tier !! Gender !! class="unsortable"|Description !! class="unsortable"|Website !! Location
|-
|Dutil || {{High}} ||Unisex ||They pretty much only sell high-grade raw denim. || http://www.dutildenim.com/‎ || Toronto, Vancouver
|-
|Gravitypope || {{Medium}} || Unisex || All locations are shoe stores but most also have clothing sections as well. Main focus is the huge range of mid to mid-high price point shoes but the clothing isn't half bad. Nothing too crazy or avant-garde but a lot of really solid wearable brands. || http://www.gravitypope.com/ || Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver
|-
|Haven || {{High}} || Men || Canada's definitive streetwear store with 3 locations across the country. Insane selection of Japanese streetwear and at this point easily one of the best stores outside Japan for this sort of thing. || http://havenshop.ca/ || Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver
|-
|Holt Renfrew || {{High}} || Unisex || Canada's definitive high end department store. Selection is entirely based on location with places like Calgary and Winnipeg being quite scarce and stores like Toronto and particularly Montreal having rather solid offerings. Very womenswear orientated but it never hurts to pass through the mens section. || http://www.holtrenfrew.com/ || Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg
|-
|Jonathan+Olivia || Uncategorized || || ||http://www.jonathanandolivia.com/ || Toronto
|-
|Lost & Found || Uncategorized || || heritage stuff. || http://www.shoplostfound.com || Toronto
|-
|Michel Brisson || {{High}} || || || http://www.michelbrisson.com/ || Montreal
|-
|Nomad || {{High}} || Men || Solid streetwear store with a slightly lower price point and slightly more wearable selection than Haven. || http://www.nomadshop.net/ || Toronto
|-
|Off the Hook || Uncategorized || || Streetwear. || http://othshop.ca/ || Montreal
|-
|Reborn || {{HighDesigner}} || Unisex || Very cool avant-garde orientated boutique, awesome end of season sales and a constantly rotating roster of designers. || http://www.reborn.ws || Montreal
|-
|Roden Gray || {{High}} || || || www.rodengray.com/‎ || Vancouver
|-
| [[SSENSE]] || {{High}} || Unisex || Massive online fashion store with a tiny retail space in Montreal. Call ahead if you're visiting the physical store and want to check out something from the site, very little is actually housed in the retail space but they're very cool about bringing stuff in. Style wise they run the gamut for designer goods, everything from APC to Rick Owens. || http://ssense.com/ || Montreal
|-
|Sydney's || {{High}} || Men || A curated selection from the eponymous owner ends up with a slew of brands like Jil Sander, M.A+, and United Stock Dry Goods all under one roof. Hard to place style wise but the focus is likely on anything that's very well made with somewhat of a slant toward darker aesthetics. || http://shopsydneys.com/ || Toronto
|-
| Tate+Yoko || Uncategorized || || A good place to buy buy high-end raws and various other clothes. || http://tateandyoko.com/ || Montreal
|-
|TNT || {{High}} || Unisex || Should somewhat be filed under womenswear as that's what 3 out of 4 locations are. Nice range of designer stuff such as Yohji, Comme, Margiela, etc. solid end of season sales || http://tntfashion.ca/ || Montreal, Toronto
|-
|Boutique U&I || Uncategorized || || || http://www.boutiqueuandi.com/ || Montreal
|-
|Savoie Fils || Uncategorized || || || http://www.savoiefils.com/ || Montreal
|-
|Les Étoffes || Uncategorized || || || http://www.lesetoffes.com/ || Montreal
|-
|Simons || Uncategorized || Unisex || || http://www.simons.ca/ || Edmonton, Laval, Montreal, Quebec City, Sherbrooke
|-
|Denis Gagnon || Uncategorized || || || http://denisgagnon.ca/ || Montreal
|-
|Thomas Bálint || {{Medium}} || Men || Local designer who also runs his own store. Dark and avant-garde aesthetic. Occasionally stocks womenswear pieces. || http://www.thomasbalint.com/ || Toronto
|-
|Serpentine || {{High}} || Men || Toronto (and possibly Canada's?) definitive "gothninja" store. Not much else to say, everything is black, everything is expensive. You love it or hate it. || http://www.theserpentine.net/ || Toronto
|-
|Stussy || {{Medium}} || Unisex || The original streetwear brand and still at it. Worth checking out for the store design alone, always very cool and forward. The Deluxe line is also really solid for higher end streetwear basics. || http://www.stussy.com/ || Toronto, Vancouver
|-
|Fashionably Yours || Uncategorized || Unisex || Most likely Toronto's best consignment store, mostly womenswear but there's a couple solid and well curated racks of menswear too. Seen stuff like Robert Geller and Nom de Guerre for under $50 || http://www.fashionablyyours.com/ || Toronto
|-
|Off The Cuff || {{Medium}} || Men || Worth checking out as it's Toronto's largest menswear consignment shop but the prices can often be somewhat inflated. A lot of solid vintage designer stuff and also newer offerings from mid to high price point brands. Not particularly avant-garde or edgy but that might not be what you're looking for anyway. || http://www.offthecuff.ca/ || Toronto
|-
|Renaissance Man || Uncategorized || Men || Tiny (like closet sized) consignment shop off Yonge but quite well curated. Very conservative style wise, don't waste your time combing the racks for designer tags but do check it out if you need some more classic menswear pieces. || http://renaissancemantoronto.blogspot.ca/ || Toronto
|-
|Luna + Hill || Uncategorized || Unisex || || http://www.lunaandhill.com/ || Saskatoon
|-
|The Future of Frances Watson || Uncategorized || || || http://thefutureoffranceswatson.blogspot.ca/ || Toronto
|-
|Rowan Sky || Uncategorized || || || http://rowansky.com/ || Vancouver
|-
|Still Life || Uncategorized || Unisex || || http://stilllifeboutique.com/ || Vancouver
|-
|119 Corbo || {{High}} || Women || Very cool and high end stuff like Ann Demeulemeester, Céline, Rick Owens, Alexander McQueen etc. great location right off Bloor and a short walk from TNT || http://119corbo.com/ || Toronto
|-
|The Room @ The Bay || {{High}} || Women || Designer / Avant-Garde shop-in-shop currently at 2 Bay locations (soon to be 3 with Montreal). Very cool selection of stuff like Comme and Margiela. A must see at the end of the season, everything gets discounted very hard as most Canadians just don't seem to get it yet. || http://www2.thebay.com/theroom/ || Toronto, Vancouver
|-
|}

== ARTS AND CULTURE ==

== THE PEOPLE YOU WILL MEET IN TORONTO ==

== THE SUBURBS ==

== TIPS ==

== SEE ALSO ==
[http://tuxbell.com/fa/majortest/index.php?title=Stores_In_Canada Stores in Canada]

Women's Basics

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Tripsk: /* Make-up */

New to /fa/? Here's where to find some wardrobe essentials on the cheap.

This [[introduction]] is a '''strongly recommended''' read for both genders.

[[File:WomensGuide.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]

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== Shops ==
Cheap/beginner stores:

[http://www.jcrew.com/ J. Crew]

[http://www.forever21.com/ Forever 21]

[http://www.modcloth.com/ Modcloth]

[http://us.levi.com/home/index.jsp Levi]

[http://www.gap.com/ Gap]

[http://bananarepublic.gap.com/ Banana Republic]

[http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.jsp Urban Outfitters]

[http://www.hm.com/us/ H&M]

[http://www.zara.com/ Zara]

[http://shop.mango.com/US/mango Mango]

[http://www.joefresh.com/en/ Joe Fresh]

[http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/index.jsp JCPenny] NOTE: JC Penney carries some things from Mango, Joe Fresh, and Levis.

[http://us.asos.com/ ASOS]

== Tops ==
The first step to buying clothes is getting all of the essentials. Than you can start to discover your own style and how you want to dress.

This means '''tank tops, camis, t-shirts''', etc in variety of colors. This way you can layer them with other pieces like cardigans and jackets.

Then try different patterns and collars. For example maybe pair a cute patterned shirt with a simple black skater skirt. Don't over-do color and prints.

If you have a bigger chest, avoid tops with high necklines and/or ruffles. You will appear too top-heavy.
If you are more curvy, choose tops with accentuated waists to highlight your curves. Tops with a scoop-neck or v-neck adds to the hourglass-effect. Avoid large patterns.
For those with larger stomachs, avoid tight or close-fitting tops. Look for flowy, loose tops. Not too loose that your figure is lost. Horizontal shirring is good at hiding whatever it is you've got stored around there.
If you've got bigger arms, wear tops with sleeves that aren't too tight, but flowy like butterfly sleeves.

'''AVOID:'''

''Mixing prints and patterns''. Before you start doing this you need to have a good understanding and sense of fashion. No plaid and stripes.

''Animal print''. Ratchet

== Dresses ==
Your beginner dress should be a simple black dress. This can be worn up or worn down, and is appropriate for almost all occasions. You can wear a cardigan over it or pair it with a belt in a bright color.

From there you can move on to different colors, patterns and style of dresses:

*Sundresses are comfortable and versatile, especially in warmer climates.

*Maxi dresses are classic and elegant but are best pulled off by long and sleek people.

*Shirtdresses, provided they are well made (see 'DRESSES TO AVOID' below).

*Skater/fit and flare dresses, often look good as they accentuate the waist and can make you appear thinner than you really are.

*Bodycon (short for body conscious) dresses adhere to the body and are best worn by those who are thin or do not have excessive weight.

DRESSES TO AVOID:

*Dresses with ruffles. They will look out of place and create an unflattering silhouette.

*High-low dresses. These are a fleeting trend and will only look outdated soon.

*Shirtdresses can go terribly wrong. Avoid ones with plaid and those made of inferior materials.

*Avoid showy patterns and prints, because they will make your body look stretched out.

*Be careful of strapless dresses. They can easily lead to a nip slip.

Of course with all things, exceptions can be made. Use your judgement when considering if a dress is an exception.

== Pants/Shorts ==
'''Jeans'''

Jeans are essential to a new wardrobe, and it's important to buy the right pair that suits you.
When buying jeans dark washed and black are usually what you want to look for. Make sure there is no gap in the back of your pants when you sit down. If you must wear pants with a gap, sew some elastic to the band so it fits more snugly around your waist.

*'''Straight Leg Jeans''' can be worn by practically anyone. These are great for curvy ("plus sized"), boyish figures, really anyone can wear these.

*'''Skinny Jeans''' - Should ONLY be worn by skinny people. If you're curvy, they will ''not'' flatter.

*'''Flare Jeans''' - Flattering if you're more curvy. The flare balances out wideness in the thighs or hips.

*'''Boyfriend/Boy-fit Jeans''' - Most flattering if you are tall and skinny. Balance the boyish cut with feminine accessories, heels to add to height.

'''Shorts'''

Make sure there is no ass-cheek showing. I mean, unless you're like that.

*'''Denim Shorts''' - Very casual. You can cut off the legs of old jeans and hem the edges if you have a lot of them laying around. Don't over-do the rips/cut-off style.

*'''Bermuda Shorts''' - A more preppy look, or for those more conscious about their thighs. They end above the knee.

*'''Capris''' - Capris end below the knee. Choose some that aren't too baggy around the leg, with a more slim fit. Roll up some jeans or pants to get a capri-effect.

'''Dress Pants/Slacks'''

Wear for business/semi-formal occasions. Choose dark, neutral colors as you probably won't have that many pairs. Wide-leg and flare style works best here. Make sure they are not too tight. Make sure the length is tailored to your heel or flat height because there's nothing worse than getting your heel caught in your pants. For a quick fix, try hemming tape. Make sure the outline of your pockets cannot be seen through your pants.

== Skirts ==

Many women are most comfortable in a t-shirt and jeans. But skirts and flattering and major in fashion.

*'''Flare/A-line skirt''' - These basic skirts are very flattering and are a staple in every women's wardrobe. These skirts have a lot of volume, so it's important to pair it with a simple shirt. Something like a plain white tank-top or a basic patterned t-shirt would pull the look together.

*'''Pencil skirt''' - These can be used for almost any event, from work to going out. They are very form fitting.

*'''Maxi skirt''' - Only young, skinny tall girls should wear these (or short girls in heels). However, they are perfect for summer and days on the beach.

== Outerwear ==

There are two kinds of outerwear, a lighter outerwear that you would wear in spring and fall, and the heavier outerwear that you would wear during the winter season. Outerwear should not be flashy or have embellishments all over. Outerwear should be minimal and keep you warm while looking good.

'''Lighter Outerwear'''

*Denim jacket- Should hit at the waist and should not be the same color as your jeans unless you are aiming for a Canadian Tuxedo. Use this to create a casual look.

*Bomber jacket- This style is usually in either a cotton or leather (faux-leather) and can be used for a casual look.

*Utility jacket/light parka- This is usually a cotton, twill, or another light and durable fabric. This jacket usually has a lot of pockets and can make you look bulky up top if you are not careful.

'''Heavier Outerwear'''

*Trenchcoat- This classic style should hit the middle of your hip to your knee and should be made from a water-repelling fabric. This coat is versatile and can be casual or dressed up. Trenchcoat are traditionally tan or black (look best and easiest to pull off), but other colors are available as well (harder to pull off).

*Anorak/Parka- Made of a heavier fabric and should hit at mid-thigh. Some parkas/anoraks also have a removable lining thus making them versatile to use in fall and spring. This is a very casual coat.

*Peacoat- This is a standard and somewhat dressy coat as they are typically made of wool. A peacoat should hit the hip to the mid-thigh.

== Shoes ==
Make sure your feet are moisturized and your toe nails are done if they are showing. No need to paint all of them if not all of them are showing.<br><br>
'''Flats''' - Flats are usually half to a full size smaller than your normal shoe size. If they're too big, they'll slip off at the heel. This can also be fixed with inserts or sticking cotton in the toe of the shoe. When trying them on, make sure the 'toe cracks' are fully covered by the toe of the shoe. Essentials are black flats and roll-up ballet flats to switch in/out of if you're wearing heels.

'''Heels''' - Do not buy heels higher than 4 1/2 in heels. Any higher and you're in drag queen/high school attention whore territory. Lower heels for the day, higher for going out at night. You can't go wrong with blacks, nudes and other neutral colors. Shiny heels are fancier than matte textures, so keep in mind the occasion. Make sure the sides of the heel fit flush with the sides of your feet and make sure than you can walk properly in them. Walk around the store a bit to get a feel of how the heels fit. As with flats, make sure no 'toe crack' is showing.

'''Sandals''' - Sandals come in a variety of styles, from flat to heeled to wedge. Choose whatever style you like best. If you have a narrower foot, choose sandals with thinner straps. If your foot is wider, choose sandals with wider straps. Sometimes thong sandals can rub between toes, so be wary of that. They also tend to have little to no arch support so they aren't the best shoe to wear for long periods of time.

'''Boots''' - Come in many styles, including cowboy, combat, heeled, riding, etc. Make sure you get a height that works best with your leg shape. If you're tall with slim legs you can probably wear most styles. If your calves are wider, choose mid-calf length. If you're short, choose shorter boots as tall boots will make you appear shorter. Black and brown boots are best to start with. If you'd like, get some with a little heel for femininity and/or height.

== Accessories ==
Choose either silver or gold accessories, depending on your skin tone. If your tones are cooler, choose silver. If they're warmer, then gold.

On deciding between earrings, bracelets or necklaces, you can only pick '''2'''.

Statement jewelry is an easy way to spruce up an outfit, though they can go out of style rather quickly.

'''Wrist'''

Mens' style watches are a classic style, make sure that they aren't too big to not appear too masculine. Stick with either gold or silver.
Bracelets come in a variety of styles. Don't get carried away. Try to match them to each other.

'''Earrings'''

You can't go wrong with simple diamond studs. Pearl earrings dress up an outfit easily.

'''Necklaces'''

Thin necklaces draw attention to your collar bones, if you've got nice ones. No big charms or anything too chunky. A safe and simple way to dress up an outfit is with a pearl necklace. Necklaces look best with bare shoulders or deeper necklines.

'''Scarves, Hats, Gloves, Glasses, etc.'''

Scarves made of lighter material such as linen, cotton or chiffon can be worn in the summer. Choose lighter colors and patterns. Heavier materials such as wool and any of its artificial bastardizations are for cold weather, fall or winter seasons. Their main function is for warmth. If your wardrobe lacks pattern, scarves are an easy way to add something different to your daily wear.

== Hair ==

[[File:TBDfaceshapes1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]

When picking out your hair, it's important to know your face type. This will help you understand what haircut will flatter you best. But remember this is just a general guide line, and don't forget your other facial features that your hair cut will effect.

You can find this out here:

[[File:1359939859504.jpg|100px|thumb|left|]]

OR here:
[http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/11/finding-your-face-shape/] (The picture on the right)

'''Round Face Type'''

Short Hair- Rounder faces are perfect for pixie cuts. If your comfortable going shorter than texture, curls and "spiky layers" will look great.

Medium Length- For this cut go down to the collarbone/shoulders.

Long Hair- Get layers (preferably near the jawline)! They'll add a lot of volume and interest to your hair.

'''Diamond Face Type'''

'''Heart Face Type'''

Short hair- Short, textured layers will be perfect for a heart shaped face. Make sure to keep the length simple and clean.

Medium Length- Cut it to the collarbone and add layers.

Long Hair- Go for longer layers, and wavy hair with a lot of texture will look good.

'''Rectangle Face Type'''

'''Oblong Face Type'''

'''Pear Face Type'''

'''Oval Face Type'''

Short hair- A sleek chin length bob is the best way to go short.

Medium Length- Go for a shoulder length blowout =, which a lot of volume.

Long hair- Just do whatever.

'''SOURCES''':

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/11/finding-your-face-shape/

http://www.instyle.com/instyle/hair/

== Make-up ==

Make-up can be a great way to express yourself and can accentuate your outfits.

thebeautydepartment.com has some great guides (here's their list of best buys: [http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/04/our-favorite-beauty-sources/], i highly suggest you visit it), but here are some basics:

'''Eyes'''

*'''Mascara''' - Mascara is a basic makeup, used to thicken and lengthen eyelashes. It comes in a tube, with a "wand" inside that you use to apply. If you're looking for an easy, affordable mascara then L'Oreal Voluminous Original is cheap and a good starter. For daytime makeup, try to match your eyelash color to the mascara color (blondes and redheads can wear brown, black suits brunettes well). Black mascara gives a dramatic look. When you are testing mascaras make.sure the formula doesn't clump (resulting in spider eyes) or run (raccoon eyes). If you're short on time, apply mascara vertically to create a natural line without eyeliner. If you curl your lashes, do so before applying mascara.

*'''Eye-Liner'''- Eye-liner does exactly what you think it does - you apply it on the contours of your eye and it can dramatically change your appearance. Many people are intimidated by eye-liner but all it requires is a steady hand. Soft pencils are the easiest eye-liner for beginners. There are dozens of tutorials on Youtube that can teach you how to apply eyeliner - don't be afraid to try different styles and see which ones you like!

*'''Eye Shadow''' - Eye shadow is applied on the eyelids and comes in a variety of colors. Brands like NYC have cheap "starter packs" of primer, brush and eyeshadows that accentuate your eye color. Don't be afraid to experiment, but save the truly out-there colors for when you have a firm grasp on color theory and can properly match your eyeshadow to your skin tone, eye color and outfit.

'''Lips'''

*'''Lip balm''' - Lip balm is typically used to help people with chapped lips and is your basic. It makes your lips smooth and hydrated - without this, your lipstick would look terrible. It can come in various flavors, colors and with all sorts of shit added. If possible, look for something with an SPF of 15-30. If it's your thing, buy one with some color, but keep in mind it's going to be very faint.

*'''Lip gloss''' - Lip gloss gives you sheen and color. It's essentially the middle of the lip color spectrum, with lip balm being the lowest and lipstick being the higher, and lip stains being the highest.

*'''Lipstick''' - Lipstick comes in a shitton of colors, so stick with basic neutrals for the mean time. Make sure to not smear it everywhere (the simple hand or napkin test works well).

*'''Lip Liner''' - Lip liner is applied to your lips after lipstick to fill uneven areas. Make sure to match your line color to your lipstick color, or better yet, buy an invisible lip liner.

*'''Lip stain''' - Basically a more intense lipstick. It stains your lips, so make sure you don't smear it everywhere. On the plus side, it lasts longer and doesn't fade away.

Remember if you're going to do something bold with your eye make-up, keep the lips simple.

'''Face'''

*'''Foundation'''-Foundation's perfect for those wanting to conceal redness, dark spots, and other imperfections. Go for something light and not to thick. When using liquid use a sponge, they're cheap and help a lot. Be careful with powder, it can cake on so add carefully.

When buying foundation you should test it on the back of your hand or against your cheek-bone. Don't order online. If you can't find your shade ask someone at the store, Sephora and Ulta always have someone willing to help.

*'''Concealer'''-People on /fa/ love under-eye circles, but if you want to cover them up, go for it. This is perfect for concealing embarrassing blemishes and pimples.

*'''Blush/Bronzer'''-BE CAREFUL! You don't want to look like a clown. Make sure to find the right shade for you, because It's all dependent on your skin tone.

'''Nails'''

*Ideal nails are ones that look healthy, whether they are long or short. Obviously don't go to the extremes - very long nails are obnoxious, nails bit to their stubs are gross. Above all, just keep your nails healthy [http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nails/WO00020[(see this guide if you need help with this).]]