Blog Posts by BeautyRiot Diva

I love my iPhone, Facebook, and Netflix, and I've never really been a "retro girl," wishing I could transport myself to a simpler time. But ever since I've learned to master the infamous cat eye, I have a greater appreciation for mod, 1960s-inspired style.

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The reason: '60s style is not only classic, but it's a trend that can work for any season. Mini skirts are forever chic, and retro shift dresses are ultra-flattering on almost any body type. And of course there's nothing like a beehive to give your hair instant volume. Still think this all sounds a little too outdated? Scroll down to see the ways to mod-ify your style.

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Bold Mini

You can thank the 1960s for the mini skirt. Before then, hemlines were more demure (knee-length and longer), but the '60s was all about showing some leg -- a notion we can definitely get behind. The key to pulling off a super short skirt is by toning down

If you scroll through your iPod or Spotify account, you'll probably start to notice that you have a playlist for almost everything: Working out, falling asleep, studying, dinner parties, getting ready to go out, road trips … you get the idea.

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But what about a playlist that channels your style? To help get you started, we played DJ and put together seven awesome playlists that perfectly work with whatever style you may be: from preppy and boho to retro to rock and roll. Each fashion sense has its own vibe, and so we've handpicked the songs that match each style.

Ready to turn up the volume? Plug in your earbuds and check out our ultimate style soundtracks.

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Fashionista

If you're a fashionista ...
Your dream is to go to Paris Fashion Week, and you've been known to wear heels to the grocery store. You carry the latest issue of "Vogue" in your leopard purse, and you've been

Here's something to give you the chills … literally: TWELV magazine is headlining its second issue with an editorial feature titled "Ice Queen," where they made a gown entirely out of ice.

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The idea of an ice dress sounds pretty crazy, not to mention freezing and semi-dangerous. Just think of all the opportunities for frostbite. Ouch.

But we're not that surprised, considering this ice dress was created by the same people who brought us this gown made out of 50,000 gummy bears, which debuted in the premiere issue of TWELV. Seems like TWELV magazine is trying to outdo itself in the "That Dress is Made Out of What?!" category.

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The hefty ice dress weighs 532.6 pounds, was constructed in a freezer by a professional ice sculptor, and it took 13 people to move the thing. And for the first time in a long while, we're not envious of the gorgeous model who wore the

Haven't decided on a Halloween costume yet? It's crunch time, but don't panic. And definitely don't cop out and reach for the cat ears or witch hat, like you did last year. Instead, take a cue from celebs. We look to them for fashion advice, so why not turn to them for the ultimate day of dress up?

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We've rounded up our favorite celeb Halloween costumes of all time to help get your creative juices flowing. So which rocker dressed as Cinderella? And which female singer wore a mustache as part of her look? Scroll down to find out.

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Heidi Klum

Known as the unofficial Queen of Halloween, Heidi Klum hosts a huge Halloween bash every year in New York City. We love that she always goes as something outrageous and terrifying, instead of sweet and sexy. But Klum really outdid herself when she went as a skinless body last year. Our first reaction? Ew! But also ... kinda cool. So how'd

So the Kardashian clan has jumped on another branding opportunity, surprise, surprise. Not exactly news that blows our socks off … and speaking of socks, apparently they are pretty hot these days, because Rob Kardashian is designing a line of socks called Arthur George that will be sold at Neiman Marcus starting November 9th.

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Kardashian told WWD, "Socks are something I've always been passionate about." And we know you may be thinking, um, socks, really, Rob? Typically you don't hear the words "passionate" and "socks" in the same sentence, but these are classy socks. They are made out of 100 percent Egyptian cotton and retail for $30 a pair.

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And as for the name -- Arthur George -- we have to hand it to Kardashian for not falling into the K-pun trap like all of his sisters. He came up with the name because Arthur is his middle name and George is his father's. And unlike his sisters,

With the election just around the corner, shoe company Toms has created political-themed shoes to encourage people to get out and vote come November. The shoes come in a blue, donkey-printed pair for Democrats, a red, elephant-printed pair for Republicans, and a non-partisan pair that says, "Vote." Each design is sold for $58. The kinda odd part? The Republican shoes are already sold out.

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This is a major headscratcher because Toms is known for attracting an earthy-crunchy, hippy-dippy type crowd, so you would think their customers would lean toward the left and the Democrat shoes would be flying off the shelves. Instead, it's the Republican pair that seems to be most popular.

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With Urban Outfitters selling both pro Romney and Obama graphic tees and beauty company Bliss selling presidential candidate-themed lotion, it's not surprising that Toms jumped on the bandwagon and created a

Penelope and Monica Cruz

We all know Penelope Cruz is jaw-droppingly gorgeous with some pretty amazing acting skills (after all, she won an Oscar for "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" in 2008), but did you know she also has fashion designing ambitions? Cruz and her (equally stunning) sister Monica Cruz have teamed up with British lingerie brand Agent Provocateur to launch L'Agent, a more affordably priced lingerie line.

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According to WWD, the line will include bras, underwear, and corsets, and each item will be around $65. And while no design images have been released yet, it sounds like the line will be super sexy … and we wouldn't expect anything less from the sultry Spanish actress. It just wouldn't seem right for Cruz to design a line of, say, sweatpants, for example.

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"It's so exciting for me and Monica to embark on this new adventure," said Cruz. "We have always been huge fans of Agent Provocateur." We'll admit, sometimes

Do you like shopping but hate spending a ton of cash? Me too, hence my addiction to the sale section. But it can be time consuming (and annoying) sifting through sale racks trying to find an amazing deal. So I'm loving this list of the best fashion and beauty buys under $20.

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From pretty jewelry to nail art kits, it's all cool stuff you wouldn't believe is also dirt-cheap. Scroll down to check out our guilt-free roundup that won't leave your wallet looking empty and sad.

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Revitalizing Pamper Pack

Are you a little worse for the wear after a late Saturday night that involved, um, more than one vodka shot? Chill out and treat yourself with a Detox Pamper Pack, $12, which comes complete with a cucumber face mask, wild rose eye pads, a leave-in hair mask, and aromatherapy foot cream.

Nail Design Strips

Obsessed with the nail art trend but don't necessarily have the steadiest hand? The