2009 December - page 6

Archive for December, 2009

The Top Nine of 2009
For most of us, 2009 was probably not the best year – the economy was still in the toilet, we were fighting two wars, Michael Jackson (and Patrick Swayze!) died, and we couldn’t play beer pong out of fear we were going to get the Swine Flu. But all that didn’t really matter to those peeps out in Hollywood, because, despite all the odds, some people still managed to come out on top.
Candy Dish: Welcome Home, T.I.
• T.I.’s outta jail, people.
• Good news: Matthew Morrison is not gay.
• George Clooney hooked up with Madonna!?
• Vivienne Westwood makes Lee jeans cool again.
• Who’s the most overexposed couple of 2009?
• Make him go crazy over you.

Web Spy: Sketchy Santas
Santa photos are a holiday tradition in many families, including mine. And I don’t know about anyone else, but I can’t remember ever liking the process of getting my picture taken with that weird old guy. Most of my memories fall into one of two categories: fear, because I thought it was the real Santa and I was afraid he knew all the bad things I’d done; and complete paranoia that someone I know might be walking though the mall and see me standing in line.
Candy Dish: More Babies for J-Hud!
• Jennifer Hudson really likes (making) babies!
• Brittany Murphy’s husband speaks. But is it the truth?
• Tom Cruise is a shady mo-fo.
• Wait, a size 4 is fat now?!
• Would you wear B.O. perfume by SJP?
• Pretty sure I’ll never look at salad the same way again.
Happy Holidays, Hollywood!
Now that all my Christmas shopping is done, I’ve realized that there are a few people I forgot about this year. They may not be my closest family or friends, but they have made 2009 a memorable year for me. And for that, they deserve the world.
8 under $20: Target
And that, my friends, is when you should head to Target. Not only can you get a gift for everyone on your entire list there, but you can also pick up stuff for yourself without feeling guilty. Seriously, they’ve got a ton (and I mean a TON) of really great stuff under $20 lining those racks. I just want it all. And at these prices, I may just get it all.
Fake n’ Bake Gets Taxed
As you may or may not know, there’s a lot going down in Washington right now in regards to our health and bodies. Not only is there major debate about Obama’s health care plan, but Capitol Hill has been buzzin’ about Botox. Namely, the idea to put a tax (nicknamed “Bo-tax”) on it and other cosmetic surgeries.

Do It Yourself Tuesdays: Holiday Wrapping Paper
It’s gift giving time and that means one thing: you’ve got a lot of wrapping to do. And if you’re anything like me, you’re way too cheap to spend money on holiday wrapping paper. Plus, is it really fair to our lovely planet to waste a tree on something that just gets thrown away? I don’t think so.
Life After College: Learning Lessons The Hard Way
Turns out, just because I’m 6 months out of college doesn’t mean I’ve stopped making stupid life-threatening decisions. Take this past Saturday, for example. Despite reports that there was a massive blizzard outside, I sat inside and got ready to go out for the night. All the news reports recommended staying in. But, like usual, I thought I knew better than the news.
Tuffy Luv Sez: Bras Before Blahs
Okay Tuffy here’s the sitch – I have this really close group of friends back home and it’s made up of girls and guys. My best friend and this guy in the group used to date like 2 years ago. He broke it off with her and they were never boyfriend and girlfriend. We’re all really good friends now but I know for a fact that she’s harbored some under-the-surface feelings of him for over a year.
Down With Coed Bathrooms!
There’s an unspoken rule that makes it allowable for you see your best friend’s (or guy friend’s) bare ass in certain situations: a dare, a (drunken) hookup, a music festival, or on amateur night at a strip bar. But in the shower? That might be going a little too far, and one Green Mountain College student agrees.
We’ve All Been There: Waiting For Grades
Your stomach has been churning since you walked out of your last exam. You know the grades are curved, but you also know that leaving the last essay blank is not going to bode well on your overall score. You talked to your friends in the class and compared answers. You’ve flipped through your notes again and again. You’ve attempted to calculate your score in your head.
Candy Dish: Senate Moves The Health Care Bill Forward
• Bring on health care reform!
• Would you wear human hair jewelry?
• Let the Amy Winehouse downward spiral begin.
• The 13 best makeup tools.
• Tiger’s divorce is gonna be pretty pricey.
• Brody Jenner is single!!