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Archive for February, 2010

Embrace the Embarrassing
Aw! You tripped in the middle of the quad and a tampon sky rocketed into the public eye. The ‘Lion King’ soundtrack on your iTunes popped up unannounced during a study break with the cutest dude in your class. You managed to spill fruit juice on your white blouse before a huge presentation.
Is Patti Stanger an Anti-Feminist?
Last weekend I spent a full day catching up on the happenings of The Millionaire Matchmaker. (Don’t judge…) In one episode, ball-buster Patti Stanger duked it out with Rabbi Something-or-Other-Stein on the topic of morality in regards to her infamous club.

Seven Spring Break Survival Tips
Though you anticipate your vacay being the highlight of the semester, it can be grueling to go all day, every day, and, being far from home, there’s a lot that can go wrong. Nothing is suckier than getting sick in a foreign place, fighting with your tripmates, or getting into a sticky situation in an unfamiliar place. Make sure you make it back to school in one piece this spring, by taking a few simple precautions.
Sick Day, Then and Now
It’s a hard knock life, being ill. Especially at the age of 21, while attending college where you are hardly ever alone, and (I am convinced) the terms ‘Sunday Funday’ and ‘Thirsty Thursday’ were invented. It’s not like it used to be, back in elementary school, when you’d fake a cough just to stay home and enjoy that coveted sick day. Now, well, I really miss thosesick days…
Wardrobe Wish List: Victoria’s Secret Yoga Knot-Waist Foldover Pant
So…I’m really proud of myself. I’m not trying to brag or anything (okay maybe I am, but, hey, we all need a little pat on the back once in a while), but for once in my life I have actually managed to keep my “stop being a fat-ass and go to the gym” News Year’s resolution.
College Q&A: Group Project Overload
Ever since I joined the business program at my school I’ve been overwhelmed with group projects. WTF? It’s college; doesn’t anyone know how hard it is to get people together in a group!? Anyways, I’m never good at this whole group thing because I always get frustrated and either start fights or take total control. I don’t like leaving my GPA in other peoples’ hands.
Fall 2010 Fashion Week All-Stars
Seeing as the Olympics are being held on my home soil, I should be paying closer attention. But last week I was distracted by my real love: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Though I’m craving spring clothes more than anything else right now, NYFW kept me on the edge of my seat as I excitedly began planning next fall’s outfits.

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: It’s Time to Talk About It!
It’s the hushed whispers in the floor bathroom after a girl walks out. It’s skipping meals and doubling up on gym time. It’s body-bashing other people’s and your own body with your friends. It’s losing friends and alienating people. It’s taking a risk with your health. It’s keeping quiet. It’s time to talk about it!
Candy Dish: Who’s The Musician of the Decade?
• Thank God this is one award TSwift didn’t take.
• Where’s Andrew Koenig?
• Perfect waves while you sleep?!
• People are scum. And here is your evidence.
• So Billy Corgan is not with Jessica. I think.
• No more sexy time in the iTunes store.
The Weekly Ten: What We Wish Tiger Had Said
No matter what your stance on Tiger Woods (and I’m sure you have one, seeing as you can’t turn on any television, computer or mobile phone without being blasted with his scandal) at least we can all agree on one factor: his televised apology was bleak. It was really bad. Chris Brown bad.
Overheard: Human Sized Hamster Ball
(Two girls, walking)
Girl 1: OK, we take this to the grave.
Girl 2: Yeah, no one can find out.
Girl 1: Kinda like the time I cried in the Lizzie McGuire movie.
Girl 2: Or when you peed on Stacie’s boots
The 5 Biggest Trends From New York Fashion Week
Fashion Week and all its bittersweet glory has come and gone. The last Fashion Week to be shown at Bryant Park, designers pulled out all of the tricks under their sleeves to make it unforgettable. The big white tents, made even whiter by the snow, brought new looks into the new decade that will be sure to translate into your wardrobe.
Morning After: The Sneak
So the dorm policy at our school is tighter than a drum, and at times, it seems as though the administration has figured out every possible way to keep us out of each other’s dorms at 3 am. Luckily, for one dorm, a crafty little in-and-out maneuver has been devised called The Sneak. One night, I was (un)fortunate enough to get a glimpse of just how The Sneak works.
Intro To Cooking: Easy Fudge Pudding Cake
Sometimes, when I’m really bored and don’t feel like dealing with the pile of work on my desk, I look up recipes for chocolate cake. In real life, I’m not much of a cook, but in my fantasy life (you know, where I’m married to Christian Bale and own a giant mansion and can ran a half-marathon in 4 inch heels?), I am a f&*cking fantastic baker.
CC Beauty Live: The Side Braid
You’ve all seen it: the side braid. Supposedly made infamous by Lauren Conrad, this look has been seen on red carpets, runways and LA sidewalks alike. I don’t give Ms. Conrad credit for this hair gem (or the books she’s “written”), but I can show you how to do it.
One Month Challenge: Sober, Week 3
Another week.
Another drinkless week.

And it almost wasn’t that way. On Monday my friend’s parents were in town and took us out to a nice dinner. I was looking at the menu deciding between steak and fish when the waiter began pouring wine around the table.