Fora
Lifestyle
March 20, 2013

Let Taylor Swift’s “22” Video Be Your Spring Break-spiration

It’s called Spring Break-spiration (inspiration for your Spring Break, you dig?) and Taylor Swift’s new video for her embarrassingly addictive song “22” is CHOCK full of it. Whether you’re travelling or stay-cationing over your break, (or are completely void of breaks because you’re not a student), we promise that this ~surprisingly cool~ video will have you living vicariously through an internationally renowned popstar. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, then read on and get inspired… read more…

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Lifestyle
February 28, 2013

Movies that REALLY Made Us Wish We Were Pro Surfers


Photo: DVF x Roxy

Oh surf girls. With their perfect golden tans, rock hard abs and laid back, cool demeanour. After watching Blue Crush, all pre-existing aspirations were pushed aside for the dream of moving to Hawaii, becoming a surf instructor, and being swept off my feet by a football babe. It’s never too late to move to Maui and take up the dream, right? Or we can just watch (and re-watch, and re-watch) these movies, living vicariously through the sun kissed lives of those swell-riders. Join us. read more…

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Beauty
February 27, 2013

Humpday Nail Art: Spring Breakers!

This winter weather has reached an all-time low. Whether you’re headed to sandy beaches or exploring the idea of a staycation this Spring Break, this nail art will lift your slush-ridden spirits – guaranteed. read more…

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Lifestyle
February 20, 2013

Mixtape: Take Me To The Beach

Update: it’s still Drab-uary. The weather keeps serving up a frightful mixture of snow, rain and slush – and sunshine is still nowhere in sight. Some of you are surely checking off Step 2 in our guide to surviving this not-so-wonderful month, and heading somewhere beautiful and warm and ~beachy~. If you’re one of the lucky ones, here’s a little playlist to add some musical pleasure to your magical beach side moments. For the rest of you – close your eyes, have a listen, and dream. From upbeat beach songs, to dreamy tunes for melting away, we present 15 songs that make us wish we were sippin’ sangria, sunbathing and surfing (all at once). read more…

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Beauty
February 19, 2013

Spring Break Beauty Must-Haves

Killer tans, an endless supply of tropical beverages and old European men in Speedos… we must be talking about Spring Break! From skin protection, to makeup and nail needs – here are 10 items we won’t go on vacation without. Some are super-saves and some are sorta splurges, but they’re all tried, tested and true. read more…

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Beauty
February 18, 2013

On Set With Lucky: Spring Break Makeup Tutorial!

Heading on Spring Break? Lovely Lucky shows you her go-to vacation makeup. Keep it simple and keep it clean. A coloured coral lip goes a long way! read more…

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Fashion
February 12, 2013

Spring Break! An MTV FORA Look Book

Boo you, winter, it’s vacation time. FINALLY. Whether you’re headed to Costa Rica, California, Punta Cana or Cancun (or you’re not and you’re a dreamer), we’ve got some inspiration/eye-candy for you. ~Enjoy~ read more…

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Beauty
February 11, 2013

Try Me: Spring Break Hair Ideas


Photo: Cult Gaia 

Yahoooo it’s vacation time! Be sure you’re well prepared for a week of crazy-stupid fun by accomplishing your pre-vacation to-dos:

1. Get new bikini. Check.
2. Shave legs. URGENT.
3. Pack some outfits. Working on it
4. Do something with that hair. (Wait, what?)

Whether you’re jet setting off to a tropical beach or just taking it easy at the mall, it’s time to shed those winter woes and spice up your hair routine. Bellow we’ve got five hair trends to try with inspirations from the runway and some special celebs. All of the looks can be done at home, so you’ll be spring break ready in no time! ~Bon Voyage~

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Lifestyle
February 11, 2013

Food That Bloats: Avoid these things before hitting the beach

So we’ve already given you a guide to finding your perfect swimsuits, but there’s one more thing you need to know before hitting the beach — there are evil foods that will try to ruin your hard-earned beach figure & they are sneaky about it. Even though some of these foods are totally healthy, they’re also big time bloaters. read more…

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Fashion
February 11, 2013

Sneak Peek: Our Spring Break Look Book

Dear gentlegirls, gentleboys, and gentlefriends: tomorrow we’ll be releasing our Spring Break Look Book! For today, feast your eyes (and ears) on this little video, and maybe have a dance, too. We’re not here to tell you what to do, but… we vote against Girls Gone Wild stuff and wet t-shirt contests, people.

So, are you going on Spring Break? Can we come? read more…

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