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Archive for October, 2009

Life After College: Coming “Home”
I went back to Syracuse for homecoming weekend and effectively destroyed any part of my liver that was still functioning. While I had an amazing time reuniting with friends and walking to the bars while shivering in the pouring rain (man I’ve missed that Syracuse weather), I also learned that I’m officially not a college kid anymore. I honestly don’t know how I spent four years drinking every. single. weekend. on little to no sleep.
Tuffy Luv Thinks This Girl Already Knows The Answer
Dear Tuffy Luv, I’ve known this guy C for a little over a year now. One thing made me nervous is that he only comes to see me on weekends after he is slightly drunk. I don’t know if I should ask him where he thinks we are going or not. I don’t want to sound desperate, but I really don’t think this is a healthy relationship. Do you think he just wants to be FWB? What should I do?

College Life Made Easier
Between homework, studying, group projects and partying, I really had a tough time managing my time in college. I was always looking for ways to make my life easier, and it always backfired on me. No matter what anyone says, Sparknotes is not an acceptable substitute for reading the book. You’re still not going to know the main character’s sister’s dog’s name. And your professor is always going to ask you for it.
We’ve All Been There: The Bad Kisser
You’ve been working your game all night, leaning in just enough to show off the magic that is your Victoria’s Secret Deep Plunge push-up bra. Your hair is perfect, your makeup is flawless and you’ve done your signature laugh-and-touch-his-arm move every time he’s said something cute and funny.
Candy Dish: Pete Wentz Is Over His Emo Hair
• That guy will do anything for attention.
• Good sex = happy women.
• David Letterman apologizes to the wifey.
• Can you resists the afternoon snack attack?
• Russell Brand is in lurrrve with Katy Perry.
• Miss Oops to the fashion rescue!
Gossip Girl: Hilary and Tyra and Tori, Oh My!
I have a confession to make: I LOVE HILARY DUFF! Ever since the days of Lizzie McGuire I’ve been a fan. And when I say “fan” I mean “I cried at the Lizzie McGuire movie when she finally kissed Gordo.” Sigh. I also love her music, her style and her sister (but only in Napolean Dynamite).
Candy Dish: Brian Litrell Has Swine Flu?
• The Backstreet Boy is sick with swine.
• Meredith Viera cougars it up.
• Who is having Beyonce’s dad’s baby?
• How to improve a so-so love life.
• Lady Gaga makes us chuckle.
• Well hello, lover Ed Westwick.

Shopping For Lives: Breast Cancer Awareness
You already know that it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. What you might not know is that retailers around the country are releasing special Pink Ribbon merchandise to commemorate the occasion. Buy any of these awesome products, and a portion of the price gets donated to breast cancer research.
Halloween Hilarity: Costumes That Will Get a Chuckle
Halloween is quickly approaching, which means you need to figure out a costume. Now. While you could go for the classic French Maid or sexy cop (nurse, teacher, tennis pro, grandma…), why not try to wow people with your witty sense of humor instead of your mammary glands?
Lauren Conrad, Go Back To Fashion School
Everyone in my life knows I love Lauren Conrad. I started using the word “homeboy” because she made it so endearing, attempted her adorable side-braid (and pouted all day when I realized it looked horrible on me) and totally got into the leggings and men’s t-shirt trend because she rocked it so chic-ly through he streets of LA on The Hills.
Wardrobe Wish List: Free People Seracina Tiger Lace Dress
While many girls consider winter wear to be a pair of Uggs and some cashmere sweaters, I go about the fall/winter wardrobe a tad differently. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love both of these things, but my fall shopping is fueled by an unhealthy obsession with the mini-dress-tights-boots combo. So it’s no surprise that what I am craving right now is – you guessed it – a mini dress.
I’m Torn: Friends With Benefits
Like most women, I get a little horny sometimes. (And like all women, I wish there were a less disgusting term to use to describe that phenomenon.) The fact is, I have needs and it gets a little old to be using a battery operated machine to fulfill them all the time.
Generation Y: Are We Generation Shallow?
When asked to choose their top goals, a survey of 18 to 25-year-olds yielded staggering statistics.
81% said: to get rich.
51% said: to be famous.
I don’t know about you guys, but this makes me squirm in my seat just a tad.