I always knew I had an addictive personality. To be fair, though, for awhile I thought that meant that other people were addicted to my personality: my sense of humor, my charming ways, my gift giving skills… But then I got to college, smoked my first cigarette outside of a frat party and quickly learned that:

A) There are some people who don’t find me charming
B) Cigarettes are delightful when you’re drinking

But despite all the bad things about cigarettes and the fact that I now have to stand in the rain to smoke them because they’re illegal indoors, that addiction might actually be the least of my problems. So let me share my 10 worst addictions that might be worthy of an A&E Intervention. Read More »

Everyone’s got a place in their heart and closet for American Apparel. Lord knows about 60% of my tshirt drawer is made up of their deliciously well worn v-necks. And who doesn’t love those amazing dresses that go 12 ways?

But everyone who’s ever been into an American Apparel store has also noticed the total ridiculousness that fills their overstuffed racks. Shiny gold unitards? Really?

On a trip there recently (to pick up some hot pink leggings for a costume party – standard), I found myself WTF-ing from the front of the store to the back. I mean, a lace leotard? Who are they making these things for? Read More »

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It was one of the first warm nights in a long time and everyone on campus was throwing impromptu house parties. I knew I’d be walking all over campus, so I ditched my plans for a dress and heels and opted for jeans and flip flops instead. I met up with some of the girls in my sorority and we headed out to one of the many parties of the night.

A few hours and about 8 games of beer pong later, we ended up at some friend of a friend of a friend’s house. Not one of the 4 girls I was with knew anyone who actually lived in the house, and after doing a few laps around the backyard realized that we didn’t really recognize anyone at the party either.

“Let’s just go inside, pee, and then we’ll move on to the next party.” Cindy suggested, and having already broken the seal long ago, we all agreed. Read More »

Like Reese’s? Yeah, me too. Honestly, I’m not sure I can ever trust someone who doesn’t. The problem is that a girl can’t subsist on peanut butter cups alone . . . but it’s fun to try.

No, seriously, the problem is more that those things are crazy unhealthy. Not only will they set you back more than 200 calories and 13 grams of fat for a pair, but they’re full of artificial flavors and preservatives. And that, my lady friends, is why I make my own. (Well, that and the fact that the CVS lady looks at me funny when I come in and buy, like, 12 Reese’s packs before 10am.)

Now, I need to be clear here—these homemade treats aren’t really much healthier, but they do taste better, they don’t contain any weird artificial stuff, and they are far more effective at impressing your friends. Plus, it’s a heck of a lot cheaper to make a dozen of these than it is to buy six packs of Reese’s. So what are you waiting for?

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I know that all of you out there wash your faces every morning and every night, but do you ever think about the germs and dirt you’re sweeping across those freshly exfoliated cheeks every time you apply your makeup?

It’s disgusting.

Our makeup brushes get really dirty with use, and cleaning them is perhaps the most important yet overlooked step in beauty these days. Think about it: when was the last time you cleaned your brushes? Read More »

That's not me. I wouldn't be caught dead in those shoes.

Everyone’s got a vice, a bad habit, something they know they need to change. Unfortunately, everyone also has a million excuses why they just can’t do it. Not anymore. Every month we will be following a different CollegeCandy writer as she takes on a personal challenge. Last month we followed Norah from Drake University successfully get her swell on. This month we’re following Kelly as she proves to her mom, and her wallet, that she can go one month sans shopping.

Hello. My name is Kelly, and I’m a shopaholic.

I get more delight out of buying a new pack of Hanes v-necks than eating a Marco’s grilled cheese after bar close. Vogue is my porn of choice. Updating wish lists on all of my favorite online stores would be my favorite hobby. The feeling I get when someone compliments an outfit is complete ecstasy, and when I click “Confirm Purchase” after a successful skirt hunt, I reach the purest levels of happiness.

In that moment, life is perfect.

And my bank account officially hates me. I haven’t been able to put any money into my savings account for months because everything left over after food+bills+booze=clothes. I currently owe $142 to American Eagle, $86 to Victoria Secret, and my credit card is at its limit. I hide bags in the trunk of my car and tell my boyfriend I spend only $50 when I spent $150. Money leaves my pocket faster than ugly waitresses claim they had an affair with Tiger Woods and Jesse James and I’m sick of it. Read More »

Just like she does every Friday, my best friend sent out an email full of the ridiculous, hilarious, and disturbing things she found online that week. And there was one link in it that I just had to share. The story is this: a third grade teacher found some papers left on the floor of her classroom. She picked them up. And what did she find? A list of 90 types of bitches. Written by a third grader.

There was no name on the list, so she couldn’t get anyone in trouble. Instead, she did what any normal 21st century woman would do: she posted it online for the rest of the world to see and enjoy. As the original post states, there are a few pages missing, so we’re left to wonder about the other 15 types of bitches. But really, the list is pretty comprehensive as is so I can’t even fathom what bitches are missing.

Anyways, read and enjoy. Then tell us, what type of bitch are you? (Though if you’re a #60, you might want to keep that to yourself….and see a doctor.)

Once upon a time in the magical world of high school, I had a boyfriend. And I cheated on him.

WAIT.
Before you start hating, give me a chance and hear me out. . . I know it was a sh*tty thing to do and I’m kind of a sh*tty person, but I can explain!

I had just turned eighteen, and was in the “I’m sooo over this” phase of my senior year in high school. Everything around me was boring: parents, school, my house, sometimes even my friends— even the prospect of prom season was boring me to tears. You’d think I would be excited for prom, since I had a boyfriend that I’d been with for about four months. But this boyfriend (we’ll call him Jay) wasn’t exactly the tastiest morsel in the bag of Nestle Tollhouse chocolate chips.

My parents hated Jay, of course, but since I was in that bored-and-rebellious phase, that fact only solidified my “love” for him. He was two years older than me and his days consisted of taking bong hits, watching TV, and playing guitar in his “metal band” (I know, wow.). We had an extremely close relationship and I considered him as much my friend as my boyfriend, but he slowly started to get increasingly possessive and verbally abusive. For instance, he yelled at me when I chose to spend my birthday evening with my friends instead of him, and then proceeded to ruin my night by calling me repeatedly for hours on end. Whenever I tried to end it, he wouldn’t let me. He even came to my high school one day to make sure I wasn’t talking to other guys behind his back. (Seriously, wow.) Our relationship became a prison that I just couldn’t break out of no matter how many times I tried. Read More »

As a voracious reader and book blogger, I’m always looking for my next page turner. Sure, I can look to the “new releases” section of my local bookstore for a good book, but who’s to say those books are the best? And sometimes those authors and publishers just can’t keep up with my book consumption. So a few years ago I turned to the World Wide Web to see what I might be able to find. And what I found was a bookworm’s gold mine.

There are tons of awesome websites out there full of book reviews, recommendations and other literary excitement. And the stuff they’ve got is way more relevant and informative than the reviews on Amazon.com or by the guy working behind the counter at Barnes and Noble. But much like everything else on the Internet, there are so. many. book blogs. Which ones are the best? Which ones can you trust? Which ones will recommend stuff you’ll actually like?

These three blogs are my staples; I check them often and trust their advice. They’re fun, informative, different and remind me that reading is enjoyable (when I’m not reading a textbook that is….). If you’re looking for some new books or just want a little more insight into the literary world, bookmark these suckers: Read More »

[The following post is courtesy of our most fashionable friends over at CollegeFashion.net.]

Last weekend, we had a bout of unexpectedly amazing weather in Philly that got everyone way too excited for spring. It’s like, once the sun comes out, suddenly nobody needs to do their homework. Practically the entire campus spent the day outdoors, camping out on every grassy spot available in shorts and flip flops — it was great.

On Monday, of course, it then proceeded to rain for an entire day.

Nevertheless, spring has arrived, and the season of puffer jackets and peacoats is officially behind us. That means it’s time for spring jackets. Below are four of my favorite styles, along with outfit ideas for how I would wear them. Read More »