Author: Amanda Alcala

Germ's resident Beauty Consultant, Amanda Alcala, has a great love for the fashion and makeup world, though these are not her only passions in life. When she is not working or sleeping, she is slowly but surely working towards becoming a floral decorator, an amateur drummer, and honing her skills as a painter. She tries to never leave the house without a book, but she can never choose just one, so her car is filled with books and spare outfits (you can never be sure when you’ll need a costume change). Her friends are her family, and she is so thrilled to be working alongside them and the rest of the incredible Germ staff! She can be reached at amanda@germmagazine.com.

Party Girls, Don’t Get Hurt

Posted on Dec 24, 2014Jan 11, 2015 by Amanda Alcala

So whether or not you’ve been to parties, throughout the years we’ve all seen or heard about the stereotypical “party girl”: the one who dances on tables, takes too many shots, flirts too much, drinks too little water, and yells way louder than is socially acceptable. This girl does in fact exist in real life. I […]

Germ Beauty Picks: December

Posted on Dec 19, 2014Jan 4, 2015 by Amanda Alcala

Hey, Germies! This month I got into the natural side of skincare, and it paid off big time. Natural and homemade cosmetics are a bit on the pricey side, but I assure you that your skin will love you for it. The trick with natural cosmetics is to not be afraid to try them, even […]

Braid Brigade

Posted on Nov 12, 2014Dec 16, 2014 by Amanda Alcala

Fall is the perfect time to experiment with your hair. To refresh your look this fall, try a few simple braid styles for an effortless and glamorous look. Here’s how to score the best braid look this season: 1. French Braid The French braid is the most classic and staple braid style. It is […]

Fall Layering 101

Posted on Sep 16, 2014Nov 16, 2014 by Amanda Alcala

Fall is the most exciting season in fashion, and it’s finally here! With that said, here are some tips on how to bundle up and look polished and fabulous all at the same time thanks to the magic of fall layering. The trick to perfect fall fashion is to layer. For proper fall layering, start […]

Germ Beauty Picks: August

Posted on Aug 29, 2014Nov 3, 2014 by Amanda Alcala

Hey, Germies! Here are my beauty picks for August. These have become lifesavers in my everyday style routine, and I hope you consider them for yours! Bite Luminous Creme Lipstick in Apricot I’ve had this lipstick for about a year now, and it was one of the best purchases I’ve made. When I first put […]

Germ Beauty Picks: July

Posted on Jul 30, 2014Nov 3, 2014 by Amanda Alcala

Hey, Germies! This month’s picks are all about healthy skin and hair. After all, health is beauty! St. Ives Green Tea Scrub This is a product I’ve been using for about 2 years now. Whenever I would feel myself breaking out or just having a bad face day, I would run some warm […]

You’re a Real Piece of Art: An Open Letter About Tattoos

Posted on Jun 25, 2014Nov 30, 2014 by Amanda Alcala

As I step into the tattoo shop, I feel every sweat gland in my hands activate all at once. The smell of ink and antiseptic fill my nostrils (as well as the wafting scent of cigarette smoke from the guys standing outside). The nerves never go away for me even though I’ve done this before. […]

Germ Beauty Picks: June

Posted on Jun 21, 2014Nov 3, 2014 by Amanda Alcala

Hey, Germies ! This month I have some healthy products for your beautiful faces! Hope you like them! Glam Glow: Mud Mask This mud mask is definitely the most expensive product I have ever reviewed or tried as far as cosmetics. So, what I would recommend is to go to Sephora and ask for […]

Germ Beauty Picks: May

Posted on May 10, 2014Nov 3, 2014 by Amanda Alcala

Hey, Germies! Here are this month’s beauty picks! Get ’em, rock ’em, be lovely! NYX: Studio Liquid Liner in Extreme Blue The other day, I was working, and I look up from my register to see this girl wearing the most stunning shade of blue eyeliner. I immediately asked her where she got it […]