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Archive for April, 2009

Shopping Your Closet: 3 Ways to Wear a Blazer
You probably have a blazer. Your mom made you buy it and now the only time you pull it out of your closet is for job interviews and funerals. Other than that, it just hangs there and takes up space that would be better suited for a new pair of sweats. But your basic black blazer can be very stylish and versatile!
Money Matters: Cut Costs Now to Splurge This Summer
There are only a few weeks left of the Spring 2009 semester, so how are you going to spend your summer? If you’re like many poor students across the country, you’re going to waste at least the first month of summer vacay working (and sweating) your ass off in the grueling heat in order to pay off the debt you racked up this term.

Am I Too Picky?
Someone once told me that the reason I’m still single is because my standards are too high. I laughed in her face, flipping through a mental catalog of the disgusting creatures who’ve woken up in my bed. “Au contraire,” I told her. “I think my standards are non existent.”
I Love You, Band (But Stop Being So Annoying)
Dear (See Below) Bands, I love your music. Love, love, love. But can you maybe try to be a little less annoying? It makes it so hard to defend you when I tell my friends about my favorite artists. Actually, it makes it hard to admit to anyone that you happen to be one of them. And I want to make them like you, really, I do.
Candy Dish: Say It Ain’t So, Jon Gosselin!
• Is Jon cheating on Kate plus 8?
• Those SARS masks aren’t going to help you.
• I want a Blackyellowberry.
• Animal print rings: the perfect amount of rawr.
• Ben Affleck and Jen Garner make me awwww.
• Fox chooses Idol over Obama.
Let it Rock: Music I Can Sing Along To
I like music I can sing along to. Even better is music I only have to listen to once before I start singing along. Sometimes I find myself singing along before I even know the lyrics. Other people get annoyed at my mixture of mumbles and hums, but I can’t help myself.
Candy Dish: Megan Fox Is Scaring Us!
• Wow, Megan Fox, that’s one tiny corset!
• Swine Flu side effects: fever, chills, and Racism?
• Julia roberts can cuss like a sailor!
• Heart on your sleeve, emoticons on your ears.
• First Lindsay, now Ali. Can we expect Dina in a Bikini next?
• Bacon flavored lip gloss just sounds wrong.

Earth: Polar Bear Butts and Rainforests
Did you do your part to celebrate Earth Day this year? Maybe you showered with your man to conserve water or skipped the cardboard sleeve on your Starbucks to reduce paper waste. As for me, I went to a showing of DisneyNature’s new documentary film, Earth.
Day-to-Night Styler: Spring is in the Air
So spring has (finally!) sprung and I don’t know about you, but for me that means pulling out all those cute sundresses, sandals and the rest of my spring/summer wardrobe that I love so much. So in honor of spring, I figured I’d focus this week’s day-to-night styler on a basic sundress that can be easily converted into a stylish and sassy outfit for the evening.
Celebrities as Role Models: Yes or No?
On Fridays I get out of work about the same time that school lets out for younger students. My subway ride home is filled with kids of all different ages, shapes, sizes and races who remarkably all look exactly the same. Every single Friday, I can find at least one girl rocking a Miley backpack, some leggings and lots and lots of lip gloss.
Do It Yourself Tuesdays: The Photo Cube
The semester is coming to a close and I can’t help but feeling a bit nostalgic. I’ve been going through my photos, reminiscing and getting a little misty that I have to leave these people in just a few more weeks. As I sat in my dorm room, weeping in front of my laptop, I started wondering why I don’t take advantage of all the pictures I’ve accumulated over the years.
Senioritis: Nothing Will Get In The Way of Partying
It was the second to last weekend of college. Lawns were packed by day and the bars were crowded at night. Therefore it makes sense that it was the weekend that I contracted a deadly disgusting eye infection that prevented me from socializing properly. I won’t go into details, but it wasn’t pretty.
Tuffy Luv Saves Some Aminals
Dear Tuffy Luv, After watching a super scary PETA video, I can’t look in my closet anymore without picturing dead animal carcasses. I need places to buy vegan clothes. And shoes if you can. And fast. I can’t handle getting nauseous when I get dressed anymore.
Finding a Job Isn’t Impossible – Just Get Creative!
As the semester comes to a close, one thing that’s on my mind (and the minds of most everyone I know) besides finals and start-of-summer parties is getting a job. Whether it’s a summer job, internship, or, if you’re graduating like I am, an entry-level position into a career, finding a job is a top priority.
We’ve All Been There: “Just One Drink”
You have a ton of stuff to do this weekend. There is studying, packing, cleaning, erranding, plus at least a good two hours of lying on the couch and relaxing. And all of that must fit into a short two-day span. Oh, and most of your friends are already done with exams and are using their time left on campus to party it up before heading home for the summer.
Candy Dish: Paris Isn’t Worried About Swine Flu
• Paris Hilton knows how to protect herself.
• Another reason to head to Target!
• Kim Kardashian goes blonde. Interesting.
• Who does Simon think will win Idol?
• Is LC going to be replaced on The Hills?
• 10 annoying text habits.