f you were as glued to the Oscars as I was, it’s pretty obvious what the next beauty craze is: Lupita Nyongo’s blue lip balm. In case you missed the show, Ellen Degeneres casually ordered pizza for the celebs (as one does) and later went around collecting everyone’s cut. No, not even Brangelina was safe from pitching in. When Lupita Nyongo’s time came, all she had to offer Ellen was her mysterious blue lip balm as compensation.
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It’s officially been a month since I arrived in Florence. The first week was pretty laid back – getting to know my roommates and attending orientation was pretty fun. Then came the second week, with the start of classes and a little bit of homesickness.
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The Clarisonic Mia 2 is an electronic face brush that uses sonic pulses to clean skin 6 times more effectively than hands alone. It provides a deep clean that reduces fine lines and wrinkles, clears blemishes, eliminates oily and dry patches, and even helps other products absorb into the skin better.
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Do you want to be tan, but you don’t want to endanger your skin by going in a tanning bed? Smart move—there are so many risk factors with tanning beds that makes it not worth it. Luckily, there’s another option less dangerous, less permanent and pain-free!
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Although most college kids are on a tight budget, this week’s staff pick of the week is a great entertainment investment—the Dynex™ – 6′ HDMI Cable. An HDMI cord connects content from and streams that content to an HDTV or projector.
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I arrived in Rome three days ago jetlagged and delirious, but unbelievably excited to finally begin my semester abroad. Over winter break, I endured endless questions from family and friends wondering if I felt ready and if I was scared of anything I’d have to face.
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We all have our types. That is obvious every Monday that we scroll through our Instagram feeds full of pictures with the hashtag, #mcm. But what does your man crush say about you?
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The costs of studying abroad are adding up quickly. After a 16-hour journey from Philadelphia, I have finally arrived in Florence. And with that comes a hefty price on pizza, pasta, wine and even water.
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With many friends of yours – or yourself – embarking on an adventure of their lifetime, here, I, a study abroad returnee myself, will introduce 13 of the most typical categories of people one may encounter while being out of the country. Bon voyage!
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There are many reasons why people choose to study abroad. Most of us go in hopes of finding something we’ve been looking for— adventure, passion, nightlife, education or history. In the short week that I’ve already spent here in London, I’ve noticed that what we actually find is a bit more unexpected—that is, ourselves.
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Beware: this product may cause some serious damage. Side effects include over-sleeping, loss of interest in day-to-day activities and general laziness. The cause of the craziness? The heated blanket.
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Life is beautiful in that we’re constantly given the gift of starting over. For some of us, this means the start of a new relationship, or even, the end of a toxic one. It means changing our lives to adjust or adapt to something new, sometimes unknown. And every so often we’re lucky enough for it to mean finding a gift behind a door, finally opened.
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The Olsen twins that we remember have grown up into bona fide fashion moguls. Mary-Kate and Ashley have been off the acting scene for many years and they’ve thrown themselves into fashion. They have several clothing lines, the most popular being Elizabeth and James, which was named after the other two Olsen siblings.
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When it comes to primer, does anyone really know what they’re talking about? Yeah, it’s supposed to help your make up stay on better and keep your eye make-up creaseless, but in my experience I’ve rarely ever noticed a difference… until I tried this.
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Studying abroad is one the most life-changing opportunities you will receive during your college career. Due to the massive amount of preparations, the months leading up to your departure are stressful.
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Those of us with sensitive skin are all too familiar with the side affects of winter. Cold, crisp air yields dry and itchy skin, but that’s a quick fix with the right lotion. What seems hopeless is when the winter wind wipes off our makeup, leaving our faces red and raw.
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Cooking breakfast and recovering from last night are just a few options offered on a Sunday morning, but Songza has several choices to make any activity just a little more fun.
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Easily one of the greatest kitchen investments you’ll ever make, the Magic Bullet will quite literally have you whipping up a storm. Versatility makes this pick more than just your average blender, and allows you to throw in any ingredient—so don’t be afraid to mix it up!
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If you haven’t noticed, fashion is going on a safari this season as trends take a tribal twist. You may have seen Tribal Threadz founder and Penn State student David Grossman in the latest issue of Valley, but we’re here to give you a behind the scenes look at the company that’s giving back in style.
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As you flip the pages of our Fall 2013 print issue, take note of the kick-ass, bright yellow airplane featured in our fashion spread. Valley was the first to use this vintage 1939 Piper Cub plane in a photo shoot.
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