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Style & Grooming

Even the most Offbeat Lite among us likes to wear their freak flag on their sleeve sometimes, so we’re happy to share our insights about not-mainstream fashion.

Gender-bending fashion lines: How to look smashing in men’s clothing when you’re shaped like a woman

This is not a post on gender-identification, and much less about sexual orientation. It is not a post on being trans or trying to pass. This a simple post on how to look good when gender-bending fashion from someone who has been doing it for years.

This is one Boba Fett-ching hairstyle

Did you know that there was a Star Wars hair contest on Instagram? Which is cool all on it’s own, ammaright? But did you also know the winner of the Star Wars hair contest was one of our very own Offbeat Bride, Anya? She of the amazing Australian rainbow wedding!

Makeup basics from a makeup artist: 7 tips for acne prone skin

Whether you are suffering from teenage acne or if you are like me, and you are having “adult” acne, it sucks. That said, with proper care, product and makeup technique you really can lessen the impact of acne. Here then are some tips on skincare and makeup for breakout prone skin.

How to avoid TSA scanners and look fabulous at the same time

Did you know that if you really don’t want to be forced to go through the airport scanners, then you should dress head-to-toe in sequins? Our Publisher Ariel learned all about that when she flew home from the Philadelphia Lovesick Expo

Makeup basics from a makeup artist: When to throw away makeup

Yes, that is a trash bag filled with makeup. Why would I commit such an atrocity? Because it was time. Sadly, all good things come to an end and for a lot of the makeup now residing in that trash bag, their end actually came and went a while ago yet I was still holding on. It can be difficult to purge old makeup, but purge I did and purge you must. There comes a time when you have to let go, and here’s why and how…

Announcing new color depositing conditioners (and a special super-quick discount) from oVertone!

This news from our awesome sponsor oVertone is so exciting to me…

Along with a special discount, oVertone also has added 2 new colors to their vegan, cruelty free, color-depositing line: They now sell Vibrant Yellow and Vibrant Silver hair conditioner! Last time we had a bunch of Homies sad to have missed oVertone’s quick and awesome special discount — so make sure to jump on this asap. Don’t be sad, be vibrant instead!

These Star Wars shoes will literally light up your life

Can you even believe these lightsaber lace-up heels? The heels feature Luke’s lightsaber and flash blue when you step! Of course they’re from Offbeat Empire favorite, Irregular Choice. Of course they’re $323. Of course I want them… along with all these other Star Wars shoes from Irregular Choice and Think Geek…

Sexy high-waisted panties that cover your whole ass

Victoria secret keeps flashing in my facebook feed, and as much as I appreciate a hungry-looking butt feasting on thongs, that look is not for me. But I also want to look good in and like my underwear at the same time. Fruit of the Loom’s cheap enormous cotton panties (*though I love me some natural fibres) are not cutting it. Help? Be my magical undie-god-mothers?