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 Erica Portillo is a graduate of the University of Chicago where she earned her masters in clinical social work. She currently provides individual and group counseling to students at four schools. Please share her website ask-erica.com with the teen girls in your life. Her site strives to be a positive place for teens to find honest, heartfelt advice. Living and thriving in Chicago, Erica is inspired daily by the beauty, fashion and culture the city has to offer. |
 
popbytes.com Growing up as a child of the 80′s, Whitney Houston’s upbeat dance hits served as the background music to my childhood. When I heard the sad news of her passing, I reminisced watching her music videos and was reminded of what an amazing talent and style icon she truly was. Bursting onto [...] 
Photo Credit: glamour.com Have the Winter Blues set in and you’re craving change for your long tresses? There is a simple solution to create a short do without ever facing the dreaded shears. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, the romantic faux bob will make any woman feel extra feminine. A la Taylor Swift and [...] 
The holiday season is here and with Christmas right around the corner, the shopping craze is underway. In case everyone hasn’t been checked off your list or you’ve been extra good and started your own wish list, I’ve compiled the best new products, as well as some of my favorite classics. The trendsetter, the [...] 
Silver Shimmer Photo Credit: cosmopolitan.com Silver exudes holiday glitz, so there is no better way to shine at your holiday parties than to add some sparkle to your makeup. Beyonce looks radiant, adding silver metallic shadow to the inner corners of her eyes. It might be cold outside, but lightly rosed pink cheeks [...] 
Dark and seductive, the Black Swan is the ultimate Halloween costume this year. Natalie Portman made scary look sexy with her striking stage makeup. Even if you’re more of a white swan, embrace your inner diva for the night. Photo Credit: blastmagazine.com The look may appear intimidating to try on your own, but [...] 
Photo Credit: blingingbeauty.com Celebs like Nicki Minaj embrace their eccentric styles on a daily basis, but most of us would get a judging eye for donning pink hair at the office. Let Halloween be your night to escape reality and be as wild as Nicki. Rock a wig with her straight across bangs, [...] 
Photo Credit: twolia.com Breast cancer awareness is on the forefront in October and I encourage the education and discussions to continue year round. It is estimated that 230,480 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this year alone, according to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Makeup artist and Target partner Sonia [...] 
Fall hair trends seen bounding down the runway at New York Fashion Week ranged across the style spectrum. Low texturized ponytails, high ballerina buns, messy waves, bouncy curls, super sleek, dramatic volume; there was something for everyone. Here are a few looks I’m falling in love with this season. Braids Photo Credit: fusionmag.com [...] 
Susan Perry (Photo Credit: susanperry.com) Medical aesthetician Susan Perry is an expert on skin care. The English-born aesthetician has devoted her career to exploring the latest, most advanced skin care techniques and products available, eagerly integrating the most effective and promising of these into the practice. Along with plastic surgeon, Dr. Donald Brown, [...] 
they're real! mascara (Photo Credit: www.benefitcosmetics.com) they’re real! mascara Mascara is my must-have beauty product to feel “ready” to go out. I’ve tried a million and recently I’ve been wearing Benefit’s new product, they’re real! mascara. I absolutely love it. It darkens and thickens lashes and never looks clumpy, even after all day [...] |
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February 16th, 2012 
