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Archive for April, 2010

Preview: Zac Posen is Right on Target
Well, Target is at it again. Now that the not-so-Gaultier line has come and gone, it is Zac Posen’s turn to take over the racks of Target. Posen’s line won’t debut until April 25th in stores, but we got a super special preview of the collection and Zac has certainly hit the target this time (no pun intended).
Saturday Read: Runaway by Meg Cabot
To be honest, I had never really read much of Meg Cabot’s work. I dabbled in the Princess Diaries series (FYI: so superior to the movies) and I know she is a fabulously well-known chick-lit author, but nothing I saw ever enticed me to pick it up and give it a go.

From CollegeFashion: Fancy Dresses for Daytime
I received a request for a Fashion Challenge focusing on wearing a night-out dress for daytime and thought it would be a perfect topic for this week’s article. I love the idea, not only because I personally love the look, but also because it’s a great way to be stylish on a budget.
Weekly Wrap Up: April Showers Bring May Power Hours
Red cups? Grilling out? Outdoor tippy cup?
I’ll take it. And it’s about time. With graduation looming, college students are taking in the beautiful weather (around a beer pong table) and ending the final semester with an outdoor celebration.
Gossip Cheat Sheet: Bad News for K-Stew and Jessica Biel
Another week, another break up. I’m starting to wonder if there was some sort of memo circulating through Hollywood this month. Seriously, the mayor should really consider changing the name to Splitsville, USA. Yeah, none of us ever expect those celebrity relationships to last too long, but this is getting OOC.
Single. And I Won’t Settle, Dammit
Earlier this week I logged on to Facebook and my news feed was overwhelmed with updates on my friends joining the group “I’m single – and you’re going to have to be pretty amazing to change that!” While I normally dislike Facebook groups about random things, the title of this one hit home for me.
Budget Stylista: Rock the TOMS
If you haven’t heard about TOMS shoes yet you are really missing out. Not just because the shoes are cute. And not just because the shoes are so comfy it feels like you are walking around campus in slippers. Or on clouds. Or marshmallows. (Hm. I could totally go for a s’more right now… but I digress). But because the premise on which TOMS shoes exists is pretty remarkable.

WTF Friday: All Your Friends Have Herpes
…Or at least that’s what CNN is saying in a recent article entitled “The Downside of ‘Friends With Benefits.’” If reading about FWBs on CNN isn’t disturbing enough, perhaps this will make you WTF:
My Life As… A Fashion Student
Its 6:00 A.M. and your day is about to begin. You ignore the fact that its negative four degrees outside as you flip through your closet trying to pick out the perfect dress to go with your new chunky heels that you bought at the Barney’s sample sale. Of course you’re not going to tell the jealous girl staring at them in class that they were a sample sale find, you’ll let her think you went on a 5th avenue shopping spree this weekend.
The CC Weekly Weigh In: Beauty Must-Haves
Yesterday, after a failed attempt to apply chunky mascara to my lashes (it was gross), I decided it was time to restock. Only when I ran over to my local CVS to pick up a new one, I was totally overwhelmed. Do you have any idea how many different kinds of mascara there are? My god! I stood there for ten minutes with 12 different options in my hands trying to figure out which one was the best.
Candy Dish: Ryan Seacrest Saves the Day
• How he prevent one idol contestant from quitting.
• Your feel good cheat sheet.
• Please don’t tell me Taylor Lautner is gay.
• Watch your backs (and your undies), MSU girls!
• Spencer Pratt is making more enemies. If that was possible.
• 6 things you should never buy online.
Duke It Out: Tie Dye
The fashion industry loves to bring back old fashion trends. Sometimes that’s a good thing (hello, waist-cinching belts!) other times, not so good (‘80s linebacker shoulder pads, really?) and then there are those times when I’m just not quite sure what to think. Enter tie dye.
From PopEater: Jill Zarin Spills ‘Secrets’ on ‘Toxic’ Bethenny
While her feud with Bethenny Frankel heats up on Bravo’s ‘Real Housewives of New York City,’ off-screen Jill Zarin has pushed the backlash aside to promote her debut book, ‘Secrets of a Jewish Mother.’
Coupled. With a Ref?
I hate to admit it but I’ve watched a few episodes of The Marriage Ref. (What? There was nothing else on TV!) While it’s not exactly great television (or even remotely good television), it did get me thinking about the whole idea of having a relationship referee. Those guys in the black and white stripes keep sporting events fair, so imagine what they could do for a couple.
Fashion Porn: Pastel Orgy
Pastels reminiscent of the colors of everyone’s favorite chocolate Easter treat have made their way onto store shelves and I am excited! Pale blues, pinks, yellows, greens, etc. have a way of lifting the spirits, like a warm spring breeze or the smell of flowers on your way to class.
The Seven Types of College Hook-Ups
As a college senior, I’ve done my fair share of…er…personal research when it comes to hooking up. From that first makeout session in the corner of a very sweaty frat party to my most recent jaunts with some super fine grad students, I’ve dedicated myself to my work. And while my former naive self thought that college boys were like the punch they serve at frat parties (i.e. you never know what you’re gonna get but it’s gonna be good), what I’ve actually found is quite the contrary.