Archive for May, 2007

Whoops, he’s gay: How To Deal

Gay HandsI mean, who hasn’t it happened to?

You find a guy who’s awesome in every way. He’s sensitive, looks at you when you talk, rubs your back after a hard day, and thinks you’re beautiful. Sure, he’s a tiny bit feminine, and you’ve heard rumors around campus about the possibility of him being bi-sexual, but that sort of thing doesn’t faze cool, confident you. It’s nice being around someone who’s in touch with their sensitive side! It’s interesting to be seeing someone who might be bi-sexual (“hey, that guy’s cute!” “You’re right, he is! Another way we think alike!”), and for the first time in your life, you might actually have found a dude who isn’t afraid to iron his shirts.

Which is why it sucks real bad when you find out he’s gay.

The first time a girl falls for or accidentally dates a gay dude, she’s bound to be thwarted by all types of insecurities. Not only has she been left behind by someone she liked, but she’s got to deal with the fact that she was dating someone who may have never had romantic feelings in the first place.

Anyone who’s walked across campus as That Girl Who Dated Him Before He Was Gay knows how confusing the situation can be, and as someone who had her own college experience and now finds herself surrounded by gay men who admit to having relationships with girls in college, it seems only right to divulge some advice that might help others who have mistakenly fallen for Mr. Seriously (No, Seriously) Unattainable.

First thing’s first, It’s Not About You. It really isn’t. If someone’s gay, they’ve always been gay, and have spent a lifetime trying to deal with it. It takes a lot of courage to finally come out, and if they do it during or after your relationship, it’s not because there was something you did wrong. Read More »


An Ingenious Way to Make Money, If Only I Didn’t Have Morals

label whoresIf I put all the clothes I’ve ever given away into one place, it could probably fill up my entire bedroom, floor to ceiling and wall to wall. Over time I’ve made disastrous shopping purchases I was more than willing to give to Goodwill.

But the times I have painstakingly attempted to sell my clothes for a bit of extra cash, they never take the bait.

It is always incredibly perplexing as to what they do take. One time during a serious dough drought, I decided to sell some of my lesser worn yet well-known articles of clothing. Amidst an entire trash bag of recent goods the numbskulls took one item: a hot pink, crew neck, Lycra-cotton blend shell from the Gap OUTLET that dated back to ’98. Read More »


Internet Dating: Why I Fail Miserably

frustrated girlIt’s not that I don’t want to find love. Honest. I just don’t think I’ll find it online.

But thousands of other people think differently. Online dating is taking the world by storm, whether you’re a rich guy looking for a trophy wife, a healthnut, or someone who’s so in love with your parakeet your heart is only big enough for someone equally bird obsessed…there’s a dating site for you.

I know people who have found partners online, even spouses. For some, online dating isn’t just a way to waste some time, it’s a hobby. An obsession. It’s a sport that takes practice. If you try hard enough, you can potentially have a seven day date week.

I’m not one of those people. I’ve got no game when it comes to online dating. I have no idea how to do it. How do you sound cute with words? There’s only so many winking smiley faces I can put in a paragraph before I start to make myself sick.

The truth is, I’ve tried. I’ve found a few sites and put up a profile, sometimes because I’m bored, sometimes because I can’t imagine spending another Friday night alone with my cat and the crazy upstairs neighbors who seem to have some kind of full contact flip cup competition going on every weekend. I’ll set up an account (unless it’s eHarmony. I failed their personality test. Failed it. I don’t know how you fail a personality test, but it can apparently be done. I think it had something to do with the fact that I’m not religious. Not to be Ms. Conspiracy Theory, but I really think eHarmony is all about the religion. Read More »


Discount Designer Denim

As much as I love my flirty dresses and cuffed shorts for summer, I always end up missing my jeans. And since Sevens and Citizens aren’t necessarily in the budget on my receptionist’s salary, I was elated to find a website for all my discounted designer denim needs. Now, I can get those of the moment white jeans without feeling like my next paycheck is going to take a beating. Best of all, labelspree.com has sizes and cuts for every booty.

Paper, Denim & Cloth, Trouser Jeans $80.00

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Lindsay Fully Loaded

Lindsay_Lohan_DUIShe must really be a better actress than we all thought, because it seems famous AAer Lindsay Loaded did nothing at rebab except stare at herself in the mirror.

Perez Hilton is reporting that Ms. Blohan was involved in an accident early Saturday morning in LA. “Her car was towed, she went to the hospital to treat injuries” and was also allegedly found to be intoxicated.

Here’s hoping Lohan will have to go to court, be charged, and sent to jail like everyone’s favorite blond heiress. It’s time stupid celebrities start paying for their mistakes like the rest of us. No more taps on the wrist and rehab stints. A rendezvous in a nice steel-bar bungalow is the only way to teach Hollywood’s worst that they’re not above the law.

What do you think, lovelies? Jail too harsh for Lohan, or just right?


Get a Jessica Biel Body over Summer Vacation

jbiel.jpgOkay, you have three whole months before returning back to campus in the fall. That is a solid amount of time to get your ass in shape. During my freshman year of college, I definitely took advantage of all the wonderful food that my dining hall had to offer and partook in late night pizza binges.

And it showed…I put on at least ten pounds. But, have no fear if you are in a similar situation, that extra weight is easy to peel off and there’s no better time to do it than summer.

The satisfaction you will feel upon returning to campus and leaving that guy, who you hooked up with regularly but haven’t seen since May, totally speechless and begging to get you back because of your bangin’ body will be amazing. Trust me, it’s worth the pain and effort.

So, what better hot broad to emulate than Jessica Biel? I mean, she was named Esquire’s “Sexiest Woman Alive.” Lucky for us, personal trainers of fit celebrities such as Biel revealed their best diet and fitness advice to US magazine for getting in shape. And I must say that the list, surprisingly enough, is some of the best and sane advice I’ve read in awhile.

1. Change is good!

Jessica Biel’s trainer, Jason Walsh, likes to keep his client mentally stimulated. “I’m a big advocate of recreational sports and stuff. If someone can get out there, even if it’s a hike or something like that, just to break up the monotony of going to the gym…I really like that.” Read More »


Candy Dish: Sex Positions of Summer

Summer Sex Positions

- I know what your saying, “I still haven’t finished all my SPRING sex positions ???”. I’m with ya, but put those spring things aside till next year and give these Summer Sex Positions a try. – (sexuall.org)

Spoon GaGaGaGaGa- Awaiting the July 10th release of Spoon’s highly anticipated forthcoming album Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga, The Hood Internet has put together a mad-cool mash-up of the album’s first single “The Ghost of You” with none other than GhostFace Killah. – (stereogum.com)

- Win a KOOBA “Natasha” Handbag just by leaving a comment. Could it be any easier?

- VIDEO – Bird drops a bomb on Bush. (liveleak.com)

Brad Pitt- Abs-olute Hotties. The results are in- CollegeCandy’s Top 10 Hottest Abs in Hollywood. (collegecandy.com)

- Facebook goes to market. Facebook has added a new Craigslist-esque feature allowing you to find and buy college related items in your area – (facebook.com)

lindsay lohan-Celebrity Couple Casualties. Something must be in the air. Last week we saw the demise of John Mayer & Jessica Simpson, Joel Madden & Nicole Richie and Lilo & Calum Best. The Soho Grand will never be the same after Blohan tore the posh hotel to shreds in her underwear. – (gawker.com)

- Summer Cocktails: Is Bartles and James your idea of a refreshing summer drink??? You better read this. (drinkoftheweek.com)

Sex Faking It- Sex Secrets Revealed: Why do women fake it? The answer might just suprise you. (collegecandy.com)

- Yee Haw!!! A former stripper in Texas is sentenced to 3 1/2 years for conspiring to embezzle more than 1 million dollars from an Austin bank to start her own Nascar team. (chron.com)

- Back and Better Than Ever. The White Stripes release the first video from their upcoming release “Icky Thump”. (collegecandy.com)


Will Sex and the City Movie Ruin Legacy?

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When I first heard that there would be a Sex and the City movie, my heart skipped a beat. I could not wait for the big screen continuation of our favorite gals who introduced our generation to pink cosmopolitans and Manolo Blahniks. What could be better than seeing the fab four reunited once again to give us just a few more juicy and inspirational quotes to put in our away messages?

Well, now that I really think about it, I might actually be against the movie coming out. What if it totally flops? Will SATC be a joke from then on? I feel we should let it’s glory live on in syndication. Nothing makes me happier than crawling into bed for a solid hour of SATC reruns at night. It was just too good to be repeated and I am worried that it’s too late to duplicate the magic now. Read More »


Marc Jacobs + Vans = Totally Hot Sneaks

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I love Vans — I’ve been wearing the Cali skater shoes since I popped out of the womb. I also love MJ, whom I’ve been wearing for slightly less time due to his holier – than – thou price tags.

But now, the two have teamed up to create a totally rad line of shoes for a price that meets in the middle. Marc Jacobs imposes his cheeky designs onto classic Vans slip – ons and sneakers. I’m dying for a pair of the silver slip – ons. Now if I could only find them at my local Pac – Sun.


Win Him Over with Some Sports Talk

talking-sports.jpgNo, it’s not a requirement. But it’s also no secret that for most guys, a girl who can talk sports (even if only a little bit) increases her attractiveness exponentially. “But I don’t know a lick about sports,” you say. Fear not… I’m here to fill you in on everything you need to know so that you can impress that hunky guy who’s throwing around the football on the beach this weekend.

The Week that WasThe Yankees took 2 out of 3 from the Red Sox. I hate both of these teams as much as anyone, but they do in fact dominate the baseball landscape, and so that’s an easy conversation starter (even if you’re getting him talking about how much you both hate those two teams).

You should know that the Sahx still hold a ginormous lead over the Yanks. Oh yeah, it’s quite possible that Roger Clemens will pitch next week, and now would be a great time to get a guy going about how ridiculous it is that he won’t have to travel with the team on days he’s not pitching. Read More »