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Gainesvillista: How to layer for winter months

By Gabrielle Piloto | Dec. 1, 2014

The best way to dress for cold weather is to layer, layer, layer, but there are many ways to do this that might not involve what you think. Of course I would suggest wearing tights or leggings under jeans or wearing tank tops under sweaters to keep warm, but I have some tips about how to layer fashionably. I hope these help you prepare for the inevitable cold weather that is bound to reach Florida at some point this season.

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Gainesvillista: Booties, booties everywhere

By Gabrielle Piloto | Nov. 18, 2014

Ok girls, I’m just going to give you a huge fashion tip: UGGs are not flattering.

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Gainesvillista: 7 drugstore makeup products for no more than $30

By Gabrielle Piloto | Nov. 4, 2014

In college it is no secret most of us have that widely known "college budget," also known as basically broke, so when it comes to buying makeup I don't like to spend a lot of money on high-end products if I can find similar products that work just as great at the drugstore.

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Gainesvillista: Making leggings fashionable

By Gabrielle Piloto | Oct. 20, 2014

Let’s face it. No matter how hard we try, sometimes our workloads just max us out. We stay up late studying, and the next day still comes just as bright and just as early. Cue the leggings.

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Gainesvillista: How to pamper yourself for a night

By Gabrielle Piloto | Oct. 6, 2014

Sometimes you just need a night to take care of yourself. If you are like me, you might not do it often enough. My favorite way of to relax is by using products that are good for me. Here are the steps I take to have an instantly relaxing evening with me, myself and I:

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Gainesvillista: How to contour and highlight your face

By Gabrielle Piloto | Sep. 22, 2014

I use the “normal” things in my everyday makeup routine: moisturizer, foundation, concealer, setting powder, blush, bronzer, eye shadow and mascara. But in between those steps I contour and highlight my face because it defines and makes my makeup look unique.

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Gainesvillista: Perfect lips for summer

By Gabrielle Piloto | July 24, 2014

Summer is the time of the year where I feel like I can be the most creative when it comes to my lips; picking bold pinks and oranges seem less of a daunting idea for some reason. I tend to lean towards neutral pink-toned lips and bolder eyes, which I still do most of the time. Lately however, I am loving doing the exact opposite; neutral eyes and a bold lip.

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Gainesvillista: Fashion for a cause

By Gabrielle Piloto | July 17, 2014

Fashion is sometimes ridiculed for being superficial and selfish, as it is “just for looks”. I strongly believe that fashion encompasses much more than these stereotypical notions. Fashion can help people in more ways than one; besides boosting confidence and making people feel special, the Fashion Industry Association (FIA) of Tampa is showing people that fashion can truly make a difference in thousands of lives.