1: Do you always hold the door for others when leaving and entering a store?

a)        No, I never do. I just want to get in and out. Stay out of my way!

b)        I will sometimes, it depends who it is

c)        Always, I think it’s rude to not hold the door for someone

2: When conversing with a store representative, do you say please and thank you at all the opportune times?

a)        No, it’s their job to be polite to me, not the other way around.

b)        If they are polite to me, I’m polite back.

c)        Yes, being polite is a simple common courtesy and I’m always   polite.

3: When at a restaurant, do you leave an appropriate tip?

a)      HA! No way, I never leave a tip.

b)      It depends on their service, but normally I leave a pretty good tip.

c)      Yes, I always leave a fair tip.

4: You’re driving on the road and someone cuts you off. What do you do?

a)    I lay on my horn, flip em’ the bird, and tail gate them.

b)    I honk my horn, while cursing to myself

c)    I move out of the lane carefully. That person is crazy!

5: You’re best friend just broke up with her boyfriend and wants to hangout, but your boyfriend just called and you really want to hang with him

a)    Ditch your bestie, your guy is way more important

b)    Hang with you boy for a few hours, then sleepover with your friend

c)    You’re there for you friend, guys come and go.  

More A’s- Sorry, you are a total jerk. Your basic concern is only for yourself. You should do some soul-searching and figure out what you’re problem is; a little humility is good for karma. 

More B’s- You can be selfish, but hey who isn’t? For the most part, your head and heart are in the right place. People genuinely like you for you.

More C’s- You are as nice as can be. The world needs more people like you. However, try not to be a push-over. Make sure you stand up for yourself when it is needed. 

1. Sun Tan lotion and Chap Stick: When going to the beach, you want to make sure you are as comfortable as possible. Nothing will ruin a trip faster than sunburn and

chapped lips.

 2. Multiple bathing suits: One is definitely not enough. 8 out of 10 girls buy at least three new bathing suits a year. They are a girl’s best friend in the summer time.

3. Flip-flops: As girls and guys know, summer is a time to relax and not having a care in the world. Flip-flops are an easy, comfortable way to be fashionable in the summer.

4. Summer Dresses: This year, summer dresses have become more and more popular. You can find them almost anywhere. Look for bold floral prints and popping colors; they are styles you’ll want to add to your summer wardrobe.

5. Tanks and Tees: These two are a must. During the summer, girls just want to be comfortable and cute. Tanks and tees are an easy accessible wardrobe choice that goes with pretty much anything. 

Today’s average American teen girl is rolling out the big bucks to get what she wants: labels. Here’s an inside look at the top five fashion musts. 

1. North Face jackets: This hip fleece jacket is sweeping the nation. Starting to gain its popularity in 2008, a predominant number of teen girls sport these warm, stylish jackets. Ranging from about 100 to 170 dollars, they are sure to last for many more winters. 

2. UGG boots: The fashionable boots that come in a variety of colors are a must for any teen girl to have during the winter season. Both comfortable and appropriate for the weather, they are priced from 150 to 200 dollars. 

3. Vera Bradley bags: The Vera Bradley bags are also getting more popular as time goes on; with over 50 different print styles to choose from, this cute fashionable bag is perfect for any teen girl. They run from 55 to 100 dollars.

 4. Abercrombie clothing: Abercrombie clothes are possibly one of the most expensive clothing lines made for teens. However, that doesn’t stop girls from swarming the stores every weekend. Signature hoodies cost about 60 dollars and stylish jeans are priced at about 100 dollars per pair. This brand is sure to be on every girl’s wish list

5. iPod touch: The iPod touch is making its rounds to every teen’s pocket in America. As technology has advanced, so have music devices. The iPod touch is a cute, stylish gadget that is a must accessory for any teen girl, which costs about 230 dollars.

Ever wanted your eyes to have that big, bold, just off the runway look? With just a few easy to follow steps, your eyes can look professionally done in a matter of minutes.

The Simple Procedure:

1) Brush a bone colored eye shadow from eyelid to eyebrow.

2) Apply white eye shadow beneath your brow bone. Be sure to blend well to give your eyes the “wide-eye” look.

3) Line your upper eye lids with brown eyeliner until it’s just past the outer corner of your eye and then smudge slightly. This makes your eyes look more open. 

4) Use white or flesh colored eye liner to rim the inner corners of your eyes. This is the most important step to ensure that your eyes look bigger and brighter.

5) Curl your eye lashes and apply 2-3 costs of mascara on the top lashes only. To save you the trouble of having to curl your eyelashes, simply use curling mascara.

2.      Grade: 11

3.      Make, model, and year: 1992 Honda Accord

4.      Color: Green

5.      How many people can your car hold? How many people have you put in your car? “I have only ever tried to put five people in my car.”

6.      What is the sound system like? Do you prefer listening to CDs or your mp3 player? “My speakers always rattle when I turn the volume up.” My car is so old that there is no CD player but I can use my IPod connector to play music.”

7.      What improvements in the past have you made to your ride? “I had to put in a new exhaust and new tires.”

8.      What plans do you have to improve your ride? “I might buy some new speakers, but that would be it.”

9.      What important gadgets are missing or have broken off of your car? “My back left door doesn’t lock or unlock with the rest of the doors.”

10. What is currently in your car? “My golf clubs and my lacrosse stick.”

11. What is hanging from your rear view mirror? “Nothing.”

12. Where did you buy the car? Who bought the car? “My parents bought it from a neighbor.”

13. How many miles are on it? “A lot, at least 225,000.”

14. What type of accidents have you had in this car? “None so far.”

15. What is your favorite feature about your car? “It has a manual transmission.”

With fall upon us and winter just around the corner, it’s not easy to prevent the numerous side effects of harsh weather. However, by following some of these tips, you can keep your summer glow throughout the frosty seasons.

 Along with snow, sleet and rain, winter can also bring split ends and dry, brittle hair. The harsh weather removes moisture from your hair, which can create a permanent bad hair day. To protect yourself from these effects, always cover your hair before going outside in cold weather. Preventative action can also be taken. Before bed, apply a deep-conditioning hair mask (product) to wet hair for about ten minutes. Rinse it out and wrap your hair in a silk scarf. In the morning, your hair will be more moisturized and capable of handling the dry weather.

 The winter months can severely dry out your skin. On top of making it flaky and irritated, dry skin will diminish the perfect summer tan that took months to perfect. Moisturizing your skin is vital to warding off harsh winter effects. The key to moisturizing is balancing how much you use with how often you use. Moisturizing before bed is the best time; if you apply a moisturizer under make-up it will make your face appear shiny. Try Moisture White Night Treatment Cream at The Body Shop ($38.00). It contains Vitamin C to rejuvenate skin and Macadamia nut oil to moisturize.

 During the holiday seasons when mistletoe is abundant, it’s important to keep your lips kissable and soft. Strong winds and frosty temperatures can burn and chap lips. Two steps can be taken to prevent this from happening: exfoliating and moisturizing. By exfoliating, you will remove dead skin that builds up on chapped lips. Moisturizing will keep them from chapping again. Try this at-home remedy: mix a half tablespoon of olive oil with two table spoons of brown sugar. Mix until it forms a paste and then apply to your lips. Afterwards, coat your lips with a water based lip balm like Soft Lips ($3.00).

 Along with lips, exfoliation is also the key to healthy skin during the colder months. By removing the dead skin cells that can accumulate, your skin will replenish and feel fresh. Pick up a container of Boots Botanics Cleansing Body Exfoliator ($7.99) at Target, which contains rounded microbeads to stimulate skin and remove dead skin cells. Immediately after exfoliating, apply a lotion rich in aloe vera to soothe and moisturize, like Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Buttermilk Lotion ($8.99).

 The many joys of the colder seasons can be enjoyed even more with a moisturized, healthy look. By following these tips, you can ensure that the while the harsh winter may affect your school days, it won’t affect your beauty.

Tip two: Never pound on your foundation; the more you put on, the worse it looks.

Tip three: Always use less mascara on your lower lashes to prevent smudging.

Tip four: Open your mouth when applying foundation to expose the neck area and eliminate an obvious line at the jaw line.

Tip five: For a very natural look, apply blush on the cheekbones and eyelids matching the color of the lipstick.

Tip six: Always use lip liner before and after applying lipstick to define the lips.

Tip seven: Do use a shade lighter than one’s skin tone to cover an inverted scar or pimples.

Tip eight: Apply a little extra concealer under the eyes if that area looks a bit dark.