Back to School Style Ideas
According to a recent
report released by Deloitte, a record $27.8B will be spent on back-to-school
shopping this year. That’s is an average of $519 per student! Each year,
shopping surges in late July and early August, accounting for 62% of $17.3B of
all Back to School spending. By these numbers, it is easy to say that students
want to look their best when they hit the classroom this fall. And parents are
right in step with this trend.
“Actually, girls want
to look cute and stylish for back-to-school season, and the guys want to look
great,” says Nadine Mullings, Brand
& Product Development Director at Barely Xtensions. “Whether students
are looking to enhance their current look or completely re-invent their style, this
is the perfect time of year to do it.
“I like to tell back-to-school
students to have fun with fashion, accessories, makeup and hair. Most
importantly, look for smart ways to feel comfortable and confident as you start
this new school year!”
So,
with Back-to-School in mind, here are some quick beauty tips for the new year:
Layered and
Loose.
Comfort and
style can be achieved with this trend.
Oversized jeans
cinched at the waist with a belt and a tucked-in shirt make a fashion statement.
Add a bow ponytail, sassy side braid or a front twist bun to complete the look.
It’s easy, it’s casual, it’s fun and most of all: it works!
Or you can rock
along, boho skirt layered with a cozy t-shirt, fringed poncho or soft
button-down shirt. Add long earrings, layers of necklaces and an armful of
colorful bangles for a comfy, yet cute ensemble.
Renaissance
Revival.
Romance is back
in the air, especially with the addition of dresses, necklines, puffy sleeves
and flowing hair!
Wear these
dreamy styles with casual, loose waves to look like a modern day princess or
Game of Thrones siren. Then add volume
and play with color by wearing hair extensions by Barely
Xtensions—they’re so
cute and natural that no one will ever know!
With new
products like the Volcanic Lava Ceramic Pro Spin N Curl, there are plenty of ways to get the rippled cascade of
swirls that are perfect and sweet. Finish your stylish look off with soft pink
lipstick or gloss and natural, rosy blush.
Rock Steady.
Grab your
favorite band t-shirt, add biker or jean shorts, black jeans and combat boots
and you’ve got a rocking look.
Want to go
full-on rocker? Add drama with a hair gloss treatment, color spray, or bold new
color. If you want the look without the commitment, blend in a few color hair
extensions to get a colorful look without ever touching a drop of dye. Add
black or dark grey eyeliner or a bright red lipstick to become totally
rocker-chic.
Lace up and Look Out.
Getting ready
for school, work or the big game is the same — lace up and look out. This year,
laces are in! Embrace this trend in a
variety of ways. Wear cute jeans with lace-up details up the legs. Also, try
t-shirts, tunics or bodysuits that lace up at the neckline or down the sides.
Tall boots that
lace to the knee are a renaissance look that’s appropriate (and adorable) for
the classroom, and they’re perfect transition pieces for fall. Finally, grab a
colorful ribbon or cord to weave through a low ponytail for a darling laced-up
look that’s totally on-trend.
Textured and
Lectured.
Sadly, the days
at the beach are being traded in for hours in the classroom, but you can hold
on to that summer look for a bit longer. Even if your hair is pin-straight, create
beachy waves using tools like The Bed Head Swerve and Curve Waver
& Wand.
This “magic
wand” gives you a styling advantage and you will look like you’ve had a
carefree day hanging on the shore by creating natural-looking beachy waves.
Finish this style with a blast of sea-salt spray and/or texturizing spray to add some texture and volume. Or use
your favorite hair spray to keep the look from fading throughout the day.
About Barely Xtensions:
Barely Xtensions offers the
ultra-seamless difference in hair extensions. They feature a revolutionary
Micro-Thin Skin Weft technology providing the smoothest application on the
market allowing the extensions to lay flat to the head for a virtually undetectable
finish. Barely Xtensions are made of 100 percent premium quality Remy
Human Hair.
Barely Xtensions is setting
the standard of luxury hair extensions at an affordable price with the latest
trend-setting colors and styles and are sold exclusively at Sally Beauty Supply stores
throughout the United States and Canada.
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL CHECK LIST FOR TECH
This month,
millions of students across the country will be saying goodbye to their summer
vacations and returning to school. As they settle in to the new year, they will
likely be more reliant on technology than ever before. According to a recent
U.S. Cellular survey1 67% of respondents believe it’s appropriate to
use a cellphone at school, and 17% said they could not finish their homework
without their phone.
U.S.
Cellular suggests the following tech options for students, parents and teachers
to start the school year right:
1.
Google Home and Mini: Parents can keep track of everyone’s
schedules, set timers while cooking dinner, hear local weather and traffic
updates, and get quick answers when kids ask for help on tricky homework
questions with the help of the Google Home or Google Home Mini.
2.
Smartwatches: Teachers spend all day on their feet whether
it’s in front of the class, keeping an eye on recess or walking the halls to
connect with students. Using a smartwatch like the Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy
Watch Active to track their movement, teachers can crush their health goals and
monitor how often tardy students cause elevated heart rates.
3.
Portable Chargers: Long days in class followed by after school
activities usually means a drained phone battery. Keep students plugged in and
reachable with a portable charger so they never have an excuse to miss a call.
4.
myHomework app: Students can schedule out homework assignments,
prioritize projects and stay on top of test dates with this organizational app.
5.
Khan Academy app: This app can help students catch up on a difficult
subject or master a specific skill. With practice exercises, quizzes, tests,
and step-by-step help on a variety of topics, students can get the extra
assistance they need for free.
1Between Nov. 14-27, 2018, a total
of 1,012 online interviews were conducted among a nationally representative
sample of U.S. consumers between 18-38 years old by Consumer Insights, in
partnership with Maritz CX.
About U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular is the fifth-largest full-service wireless carrier
in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading
innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based
carrier is building a stronger network with the latest 5G technology and offers
a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers’ lives, increase
the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of
government operations. To learn more about U.S. Cellular, visit one of its
retail stores or www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos
and videos, connect with U.S. Cellular on Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.
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members created original 8.5 x 11 pieces of artwork in recognition of
influential African-Americans, including business people, athletes, historical
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