Gala - xoJane

Really Effing Festive Headgear: 10 Oversized, Sparkly Ridiculous Choices

Gala — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:00:00 -0500

For some reason, I feel 100% naked without something on my head at all times.

Instant Time-Travel? Grey Lipstick Will Take You Right Back To 1997!

Gala — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0500

I was transported back to 1997, a time when Floria Sigismondi's incredible music videos dominated MTV and every rock star had a pair of PVC pants in their closet.

La Petite Robe Noire Is The Lana Del Rey Of Fragrances

Gala — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:30:00 -0500

You either love it or hate it; you think it's trashy and phony or you adore its beauty and quirks. In fact, I'd be willing to gamble that if you like Lana Del Rey, you'll like this perfume.

20 Really Cute -- And Really WARM -- Things To Ease The Pain Of Winter!

Gala — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:00:00 -0500

These days, it drives me mad when all I see is a bunch of cheap cotton knit bullshit. Seriously, you'll freeze in that. It is COLD outside!

Do This Don't: Draw On Your Face!

Gala — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 09:00:00 -0500

You could put a bunny or a musical note or a SHARK right on your face! I mean, how could you not?!

It's Really Hard To Write About Beauty Right Now

Gala — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:30:00 -0500

Our building still doesn't have heat or hot water -- say it with me now, "Brrrrrr" -- but it feels like a major dick move to complain about it.

Do You Have A Frankencloset? Stop The Madness!

Gala — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0400

In addition to at least 100 hangers, the floor of my closet is COVERED in shoes, petticoats, bags, hula-hoops, light-bulbs (?!), and a trillion other things I don't need.

How To Look Young, Fresh And Zingy When You Feel Old, Haggard And Cranky!

Gala — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:00:00 -0400

As I lay on the table, face a-tingling, I thought, "I can't believe I am so festive that I've actually smeared pumpkin all my face!"

What xoJaners Are Putting On Their Faces This Week

Gala — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:30:00 -0400

Okay, now, I don't want to get anyone's hopes up, but I feel like I might have stumbled upon the Perfect Face Formula. (Don't tell anyone! No, wait, DO!)

The Best Halloween-Themed Beauty Products For Fellow Scream Queens

Gala — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:00:00 -0400

Silver glitter with little skulls, sparkly scenes of moons, castles and bats, witches flying on broomsticks -- it's all enough to make your inner goth do a happy jig.

So What If It's October? Let the Holiday Beauty Collections Begin!

Gala — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:30:00 -0400

I hate to alarm you, but it's true. Christmas and Hannukah are just around the corner, waving menacingly at us.

Everyday Is Halloween! Or Shopping for Spooky Home Goods To Use Year Round

Gala — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:00:00 -0400

I think the real reason I love Halloween is because of the proliferation of crazy faux-spooky things that go on sale. Skulls? Bats? Things that go bump in the night? Yes, please! I always feel the need to fill my home with these things immediately, if not sooner.

Do You Think You're "Not A Pink Person"? You Might Be Surprised...

Gala — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:30:00 -0400

Things to do in New Orleans when you're in a po' boy coma? Paint your nails, stagger along Bourbon Street, and try not to get beaned in the head by drunks throwing strands of beads.

Getting Gorgeous At The Party Supply Store

Gala — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:00:00 -0400

The best thing about being a weirdo is that every day can be dress-up day. Hooray!

5 Ways To Increase Your Cuteness Quotient By 1000% For Fall

Gala — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:00:00 -0400

Here are some pieces I'm loving for the cooler weather, which might inspire you to try something new.

How To Get Candy-Coloured Hair That Still Looks Classy

Gala — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:00:00 -0400

Over the 10 or so years that I experimented with my hair colour, I learned a lot. Now I am going to pass it on to you, because I never want to have children.

I Am 29 Years Old, So Here Are 29 Of My Most Adored Beauty Products

Gala — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:00:00 -0400

I was going to write a list of 29 beauty lessons I've learned in 29 years, but it was too difficult. I was all, "Um... Wash your makeup brushes regularly? That won't do." So here are 29 products I love.

Let Me Introduce You To My Very Favorite YouTube Beauty Guru

Gala — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 10:30:00 -0400

Fair warning: if you think I am "too pink, sparkly and happy," Kandee Johnson will make you want to blow your brains out.

This Book Gave Me A Style Crisis!

Gala — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:30:00 -0400

DO I look expensive? I don't look expensive, do I?

Fantastic Face: Lunachick Theo Kogan's Tamed-Down Modern Hollywood Classic Look

Gala — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:30:00 -0400

Today, Theo is all about gorgeous skin, cheekbones, a sleek cat's eye and fantastic lip gloss.