4 Legitimately Creative Tips for Clear Skin

1. Swim laps.  I'm not sure why, but chlorine does wonders for your clearing up skin.  If you're like me and lack any real swimming technique, I suggest going to the rec in the morning, before it's too busy.

2. Change your pillow case every other night.  This is my #1 way to clear up breakouts.  You will see the results in two days, guaranteed.
3. Stop touching your face.  I don't care if you are a germ-freak that carries hand sanitizer on your keychain.  Your hands produce natural oils.  You might as well be pushing Crisco into your pores.
4. Take off your makeup ASAP.  When my skin misbehaves I don't wear face makeup unless it's my Almay Clear Complexion Powder.  Even so, when I get home from classes I take everything off.... of my face, I mean.

XOXO,

Dylan

The key to a girl's heart: Your Sweatshirt.

This is SO under-acknowledged.
GUYS: Girls want to wear your sweatshirt.   Ask any girl.  It's true.  Here's why: 

1. We love the way it envelopes our entire body.  It makes us feel small.
2. It smells like "man." I'm not talking about sweaty, stinky, pre-pubescent "boy" smell.  I'm talking about rugged, spicy, just-went-hunting, "man" smell.  Mmm yea.
3.  It makes us feel taken care of.  You might as well say, "I can provide for you."
4.  Love surpasses style.  We don't mind if it's an ugly color or it says, "Holy Family Catholic High School" on it.   We just want to wear it because it was yours.
5. You will have to somehow get it back from us.  Hello, second date.
6. A perk for you: When you get it back, it will smell AMAZING.  You will never want to wash it again, because it will smell like us.  In fact, you will probably want to bury your face in it and inhale deeply.

Boys: Take advantage of this rainy, dreary Williamsburg weather.  Hand over that hoodie.

Girls: Lovingly accept :]

XOXO, Dylan

DIY Instructions: "Bro-Tank" that Shirt.

You, like the rest of the population, probably have a towering stack of unfitted, generic, t-shirts that say things like "Seniors 08", or "Breast Cancer 3-Day".   Maybe they were free, or maybe you forked over $15 to student organizations for them, and you have now realized it was a huge waste of money.  After all, you likely only wore a shirt 5x before retiring it to the "sleep-shirt" status.  They're great for lazy days around the house, or to protect your "real clothes" while you're painting a wall, but otherwise, these shirts often become forgotten memories.  I have a super HOT, SASSY, FUN, CREATIVE, EASY way to reinvent these boring shirts.  It's time to meet- "The Bro-Tank."

It's easy, just follow steps, 1-2-3.  

1. Pick a shirt from the stack.  If you like the color and the length, it will work. 

2. With a sharp scissors, cut off the sleeves, at first just cutting them at the arm-hole/shoulder seam on each side.  Cut the arm holes as long as you would like to (vertically).  On the single layer of fabric in the front cut a line towards the ribbed collar,  making the Bro-Tank straps about 2" wide. 

3. Turn the shirt over with the back is facing up.  Cut only the back layer of fabric from the bottom of the arm hole to the collar (in a C-shape), creating a t-back, while leaving the front full-coverage.

Bro-Tank Tip: ALWAYS wear a sports bra underneath, otherwise, um, awkward? And if you're going to the gym, pair it with a bright, contrasting, neon sports bra; think hot pink or lime green.  The combination of a little ribcage and a little pop of color underneath is totally alluring. 

XOXO, Dylan

13 Common Mistakes in Business Attire

You tug at your tie every 5 seconds.  You don't know what shoes to wear.  You left the size sticker on your shirt.  You are stiff. You feel awkward. You can't breathe.  You would rather be wearing athletic shorts and Tribe Pride t-shirt.  What's going on?  You are a college student on the way to the career fair, about to pee your pants and looking nervous as can be.  

AVOID THESE COMMON BUSINESS-ATTIRE MISTAKES:

1. GIRLS- Don't walk as if your knees are glued together. 
I know pencil skirts can be a challenge, however, if the skirt is too narrow at the knee to the point where you have to take awkward baby steps, DON'T BUY IT.  Practice walking up and down the aisle of the dressing room, BEFORE you make the purchase.
2. BOYS- Use an iron. 
It will make it appear as if you actually use the hangers in your closet.  No one will know that you actually just pile your clothes on the floor
3. GIRLS- Never buy business attire in the "Juniors" section of a department store.
There is a HUGE difference between quality of professional clothes in the Women/Misses section and the Juniors section.  The material is thin and cheaper looking, the fit is rarely conservative enough on your curves, and you will end up looking like a trashy restaurant hostess.  Just saying.
4. BOYS- Proper tie length. 
I see it all over campus- ties that end 4-5 inches above your waistband, and ties that linger in front of your crotch.  Proper length: The end should hit between the top and bottom of your belt.  P.S.  If you're not wearing a belt, you should be.
5. GIRLS- "WHAT DO I DO WITH MY HAIR!?"
This is often a gray area for many girls.  Do you put it up?  Do you wear it down?  Well, it's really up to you, but there are some things you definitely should NOT be doing with your hair.
DON'Ts: High pony-tails, Large sparkly/glittery hair accessories, the Snooki Poof, the Lauren Conrad side-braid, and obvious use of a curling iron.
DO's: Keep it out of your face, use bobby-pins rather than shiny clips, frame your face, tame the frizz, and keep it conservative.
6. GUYS- Don't swim in your suit jacket. 

We've all seen guys who look as if they're wearing their dad's suit, probably because the sleeves reach their finger tips, and the amount of extra room in the jacket could hold about 20 lbs of additional beer-belly.  A tailored suit jacket is SO worth the investment.  The fit of your jacket makes a strong impact on the first impression.
7. GIRLS-  Awkwardly shuffling says, "I'm drunk", or "I've never worn heels."
Pumps are definitely something to get used to, but until you have perfected your walk, you're better off in a low kitten-heel or flats.  Remember: Pointed-toe flats are more professional that rounded-toe flats; they elongate your leg and give the illusion of a heel.
8. BOYS- Business representatives don't want to see your undershirt.
Make sure that your white oxfords are of an opaque, quality material so that we cannot see through to the obvious white undershirt.  It's even worse if you are wearing a regular white t-shirt underneath and we can see the outline of "Bud Light."  
9. GIRLS- White shirt --> Skin-tone Bra.
Many girls think that if you're wearing a white shirt, you should wear a white bra- NOT SO!  We can see your entire bra, missy!  A nude-colored bra matches your skin tone, and the bra appears no different than your skin tone through the transparency of the shirt.
10. BOYS- Match your socks to your pants, NOT your shoes.
I learned this from a boy over the summer.  If your socks match your pants, then when your pants expose your ankles, it will not be as obvious because the same line of color will not distract the eye.
11. GIRLS- Don't let your lip-gloss be poppin'. 
Pink, sparkly lip gloss says, "Don't take me seriously. Girls just wanna have fun."  Stick with a matte lipstick in a shade close to your natural lip color, or stick to Chapstick. 
12. BOYS- Clean-cut and clean-shaven.
Shave that 5 O'clock shadow, no matter how sexy you think it is. The rugged, "homeless-man" look doesn't exactly fly with Deloitte representatives.  Remember: It will always grow back.
13.  GIRLS- Hell No to Peep Toe.
I don't care if it is sunny and 100 degrees outside, there is no exception to wearing sensible, conservative shoes.  Nothing about your appearance, from your head to your toes, should be a distraction, no matter how much you want to show off your sassy new pedicure.

As a rule of thumb: Keep it classy. And remember, you are not alone as you enter into these nerve-wracking, professional situations.... 

Proverbs 3:6- In all your ways acknowledge Him, and he will make your paths straight. 

XOXO,

Dylan

Advice from a College Guy: 8 Annoying Things Girls Do.

1. When we offer our help, don't get defensive. We're just trying to be caring. You're always asking for chivalry, so when we offer, don't refuse it.

2. There are some guys who enjoy shopping with their significant others, mostly just to spend time with them. We love to be seen out with our hot mama's, but when we go into a store and you try on ten pairs of jeans and eight tops, please, buy something.

3. If we take you to a buffet, you can't just eat a piece of grilled chicken and two carrot sticks.

4. Don't comment on another man's arms: EVER.

5. Don't try to dress us. We're grown. When we go into a store together, don't dominate the experience. Even if we ask for help, seek our opinions--it makes us feel attractive to our significant other.

6. If we watch a chick flick(s) with you (i.e. The Princess Bride), don't express discontent when we want you to watch college football with us.

7. We know it's tough being a girl. But when we don't understand something about you, such as why you would wear a piece of string as underwear, don't get frustrated; help us learn. 

8. If you tell us it's going to take you thirty minutes to get ready, it needs to take no more than thirty-five. There is not an additional thirty minute grace period--be ready when you tell us you will be.

<---------If you have any questions for this College guy, comment below!

XOXO, 

Dylan

Celebrity Airport Style: NOT so Fly.

          The Olson Twins are on a mission.... to pick up some crack for Mary Kate.  

                   

Justin Bieber, a cross between Jack Osborn and a garbage bag. 

                

XOXO, Dylan

Apartment Idea: Inspiration Board

Everyone needs a place to spill their creativity. 
XOXO, Dylan

XOXO, Dylan

How to Win Over a Girl's Heart

1. Walk her to class, even if it's out of your way. 

2. Bring her a treat when she is studying. 

3. Wait for her outside her class as a surprise (creepy? cute? it depends).

4. When you find yourself thinking about her, text her.  It will show that you care. 

5. Write a note on a page in one of her school notebooks for her to find later.
6. Take her shopping.  

7. Tell her that her booty looks really good in those pants/shorts/etc.  

8.  Try to be the stable and easy-going one in the relationship.  

9.  Eat whatever food she makes for you.... even if it looks like dirt. 

10. Occasionally call her "beautiful" in another language. 

11. If she has been moody lately, remember this phrase, "Let's get ice cream". 

12. Tell her you want to hold her.  

13. Pull her close and dance w/ her. Bonus points if you spin her in and dip her. 

14. Stop by to see her on your way back from the gym.  Sweaty = Sexy. 

15. When she is stressed, pull her into your lap and say, "Hey, it will be okay, I got you."

Basically... Be the guy that every feminist hates.  

Love,

Dylan

Closet Tip: Finger Spacing

Many retail stores, like Target, use this technique to showcase their apparel.  When hanging clothes up, keep one "finger" of space between each hanger, and there you have it, a stress-free closet-shopping experience.

XOXO, Dylan