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Archive for May, 2009

Money Matters: Worth the Splurge? Maybe Not.
When shopping, I often find my wallet trying to convince my mind that the skirt, the moisturizer, or the heels in front of me are worth the outrageous price tag. But after I make the costly purchase, I wonder—was it worth it? To help answer this question, I’ve compiled a list of things that I feel are, and aren’t, worth the splurge during our sad and painful recession.
Bristol Palin (Now) Thinks Abstinence is “The Only Way”
This morning on Good Morning America, hypocrite Bristol Palin discussed her plan to push an “abstinence-only” message on teens. She couldn’t quite explain how abstinence got her where she is today (with, ahem, a child at age 18), but she was very confident that “abstinence is the only way you can effectively, 100%, prevent pregnancy.”

Just Say No to Hydroxycut!
If you are considering taking diet pills, more specifically, Hydroxycut, it’s time to get rid of those thoughts once and for all. The FDA recently linked their products to severe liver damage and death (yes, death!), so the makers pulled 14 of its products from shelves.
Candy Dish: Jake and Reese’s Romantic Getaway
• I want to go to Italy with Jake Gyllenhaal.

• Christina Aguilera goes “Burlesque.”
• Afghanistan solves the swine flu problem.
• Jessica Simpson on the cover of Vanity Fair.
• Protecting yourself has never looked so chic!
• The best and worst sunscreens for summer.
Let it Rock: Mix It All Together and Call it Suicide
Remember when you were a kid and you mixed a bunch of different flavors of soda together and called it “suicide”? That’s kind of what this week’s new music releases are like. A mish-mash of randomness. I mean we have the lead singer of Bright Eyes, a former American Idol contestant, and an R&B girl sensation.
Candy Dish: Oprah’s Giving Away KFC!
• Want some free food? (Is KFC really food?)
• Maybe you shouldn’t buy that…
• OMG. We can’t wait for the MTV Movie Awards!
• Rest in peace, Dom DeLuise.
• Welcome to the Swine Flu hotel.
• Jenny McCarthy getting her own talk show? When’s it my turn!?
Make Your Own Mother’s Day Gifts!
There is officially less than a week left until Mother’s Day. I know – that little holiday totally sneaks up on you when you are swamped with exams, packing, and living out the final days of the school year. But don’t panic if you forgot (and your mom hasn’t been dropping hints every day as to what she wants).

Day-to-Night Styler: The Romper Room
This spring and summer we’re once again returning to our playground days with the romper/jumpsuit trend coming back for another season. While this look can teeter on juvenile, if done properly it can be an adorable daytime look that quickly switches over to a sexy evening style.
Warning: Scam Artists Hit Facebook
I’d like to think most college women are smart enough not to wire money to those Nigerian princes promising us millions of dollars via email. But what if it was a friend in trouble?
A new wave of scams has surfaced on the web and they are hitting us where it hurts: on Facebook.
Do It Yourself Tuesdays: Chocolate Face Mask
In these tough economic times, everyone is penny-pinching. Everyone is also totally stressing, including college-age women, about money, about finding a job, about passing that last exam so you can pass the class and head home for a summer of beaching and BBQ.
Senioritis: It’s The End
I’ve lost track of the days and I no longer can distinguish between night and day. We drink round the clock now anyways so there doesn’t seem to be a reason for me to try to figure any of this out. But there are still a few things that I must get done before doomsday (known to my parents as commencement ceremonies).
Tuffy Luv Shifts the Power
Dear Tuffy Luv, So I’m dating this great guy but here’s the problem: I’m 21 and he’s 44. Which I’m fine with. But all my friends think it’s kind of skeezy. And I haven’t told my parents yet because I’m worried they might freak out. But it’s a really good relationship. What do you think? Skeezy or just a really good relationship that happens to come with perks?
Fun Margaritas For Cinco De Mayo
Happy Cinco De Mayo, ladies! Hopefully you can take a break from your regular drinking studying to celebrate a big moment in the history of Mexico. And hopefully you’ll honor that country to our south the right way, instead of just grabbing a bag of Tostitos, a bottle of Corona, and a surgical mask.