Every day we’re bombarded with a million different messages about what we are supposed to look like. And tell you what, our not-so-scientific-yet-totally-accurate visual research proves that 99% of girls out there don’t fit the mold. So instead of telling you how to wear your hair, or how much weight to lose, or which one of Heidi Montag’s many surgeries to get (because, really, look where that got her), we’re going to celebrate these so-called beauty flaws with beautiful women every single week.

Last week we celebrated the natural nose. Today, let’s talk about curves.

It’s no secret that Hollywood likes their actresses to look anorexic-chic. But that doesn’t mean that all the women in Hollywood are conforming to that reasonable ridiculous standard. This week we’re putting on a spotlight on the curvy and voluptuous celebrities who haven’t let their bigger bodies stop them from having even bigger careers. Read More »

Got something awesome everyone needs to know about? A really rad singer? A wicked new book? Places where peeps can get a deal, yo?? Email your “The Know” ideas to Jill@collegecandy.com or tweet me and I’ll pass them along to everyone right here, every week. Make your kindergarten teacher proud and share!

I love me a good snack bar. 4pm rolls around and I’m out and about – walking to class, walking to the library, skipping class and shopping – but like clockwork, 4pm rolls around and I want a snack. And as tempting as those fresh baked chocolate chip muffins are downstairs in the lib (I swear they waft the smell through the vents), I know not only will that muffin contribute to a much larger muffin (top), but with no protein I will be scavenging for food like a boy from Lord of the Flies in T-30 minutes.

Enter: the snack bar.
Sweet enough to satisfy and protein-y/fiber-y enough to keep me focused on studying/shopping until dinner.
And now I have two more favorites to add to the mix: Read More »

Here’s a little statistic that will make your head spin:
According to a new study, 17 percent of teens have used the rhythm method for birth control, and the number is growing day by day. For those who don’t know, the rhythm method is a form of birth control in which women time when they have sex based on when they’re at their most infertile stages. Apparently, since 2002, the statistic for the rhythm method as a form of birth control has risen a whole 6 percent.

Uh…. wha?!
This is not Juno – this is real life!

According to Joyce Abma, the social scientist at the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, the rhythm method doesn’t work 25% of the time. That’s one quarter of the time for all you non-math people. So, you try the whole rhythm thing four times and it’s only going to work for three. Read More »

Good (no, great!) news, ladies!

One-pieces are totally in this summer, which has us happy as a clam since the past few weeks of finals have left no time for the gym and a lot of time for late-night food deliveries. For the first time since middle school we can actually feel sexy and trendy rockin’ something at the pool that isn’t a bikini (and doesn’t give us uni-boob like a Speedo!).

There are so many gorgeous, sexy and flattering one-pieces out there right now and I spent hours scouring the Internet to find the best ones for you. (OK, so I did it for me, but I’m sharing the fruits of my labors with you people.) There’s a wide variety of style, coverage, and price so everyone can find somethin’ they love. Slip on one of these and all eyes will be on you at the beach this summer! Enjoy! Read More »

On ‘The Hills,’ she’s a supporting player. But on her new, as-yet-untitled, show, Jen Bunney will split the spotlight with best friend Heidi Montag, and she promises a raw, fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants experience for viewers. Bunney, who has taken on the unofficial role as Montag’s spokeswoman since her pal announced she was leaving husband Spencer Pratt, has given PopEater a quick primer on what to anticipate from their new project.

First off, expect plenty of screen time for the never-boring Pratt. “Of course Spencer will be in the show,” she says. “He is her husband and even though they are separating, he is a part of her life and she’s a part of his. He’ll be an aspect of the show … if he wasn’t, it wouldn’t be realistic.” Read More »

I just finished my freshman year of college and I have never had a boyfriend. In fact, the most experience I have sexually is making out. This is not due to religious beliefs, being a prude, or anything like that. I went to an all girls school on the west coast since kindergarten, and I was just so busy all the time, I never really had the chance to start a relationship. My problem is that I really want to be more experienced. I don’t even want to think about how depressing it will be if I go into my junior year still a virgin. I at the very least don’t want to go through much more of college having never given a blow job. The thing is, I am nervous. Not nervous like I don’t really want to, but nervous that I will be so awful I won’t even be able to get him off. Any tips for the first time dabbling in oral sex? Or “manual sex”? I am freaking out here.

My first sex question! Someone wants MY advice? Sweeeeeeet!

Well, first off, I feel obligated to tell you that there’s nothing wrong with being a virgin. It’s something that just hasn’t happened for you yet, and that’s fine… so I’m hoping you’re not feeling too badly about it. That said, I understand that you just want to go for it. My advice? Watch lots of porn. I’m sure you’re smart enough to realize that sex isn’t going to be the way it looks on screen, but you can get a general idea of how things are done (I’ve had friends who’ve had girls just put it in their mouths and sit there… don’t do that).

If I were you, I’d put my energy into looking for a guy I could have a relationship with instead of just someone to have sex with. Not that there’s anything wrong with just having sex, but being in some kind of a relationship with the person is going to a) make you a lot less likely to regret anything, and b) make you feel more comfortable explaining that hey, you don’t have a lot of experience, but you really want to try this out so maybe be could talk you through it. One thing I wish I had been told is that a guy won’t always finish every single time — if it doesn’t happen, it doesn’t happen, and try not to take it too personally.

As for the HJs, try it out and see if it’s something you’re interested in. They can be kind of awkward, even for the most experienced, and you might decide that you’d rather move on to other things. Read More »

Liam Hemsworth might be single, ladies!

What’s wrong with Zac Efron?!

This might explain the origins of 16 and Pregnant.

Look cool in hot weather.

Looks like there might be some mini-Mariah’s running around soon.

That’s one way to override a SCRAM bracelet, Lilo…

Is it just me or is there another “revolutionary” new makeup product introduced every freaking day?! Just walking into Ulta or Sephora (or even Walgreens!) sends many chicas into fits of hysteria, reaching for the nearest brown bag to regulate their breathing. It’s all so overwhelming. So how can you know which product – among the sea of thousands – is the best? Which does what you need it to do? Which ones are worth the extra money? Let me help. I don’t know every beauty product out there, but I’ve tested a lot of them and I’ll let you know which are worth the money and which are not.

(Disclaimer: This product was purchased by me for review purposes. Because I can never have too much makeup!)

What it is: Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash

Why this should be in your bag: Most girls I know wear mascara every single day, however, that practice can be pretty damaging to your lashes. I’ve noticed that when I use certain brands of mascara, my lashes end up suffering, becoming weak and brittle. This creates a vicious cycle, as I’m applying even more mascara to hide the damaging effects. Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash is made with natural ingredients, leaving out a lot of harmful chemicals. I discovered it by accident and have never looked back! I walked into Sephora one day, and asked about some eyeshadow. The salesgirl asked if she could do a whole eye look for me, but when she pulled out the mascara, I begged her for something that wouldn’t damage my lashes. She whipped up the Buxom Lash and once she was done, I was amazed. This mascara truly transformed my eyes and looked 100% natural. Read More »

[Got a Dude itch you just can’t scratch? Sick of getting the pity-eyes as you sift through the Self-Help section at your campus bookstore? Over wondering what those boys are thinking?  We got your back, girlfriend. Send your question over to askthedude@collegecandy.com. The Dude won’t sugarcoat it, beat around the bush, or any other weird cliche that means lie to you. Like a nice, juicy hot dog, he’ll be 100% real beef, 100% of the time.  So bring it on, ladies.]

Dear Dude,

My boyfriend and I have been dating for just shy of two years now, and I know that I love him, but I have a slight underlying urge that I am missing out on something because I am so young. I would never cheat, and never have, and we have no prospects of breaking up. I basically know we’ll be together through the rest of high school, and chances are that we will go to the same college (majority of graduates from my high school go to this one college). So I guess what I’m asking is, is this even a healthy relationship/is it normal to feel stuck in a long term relationship?

Sincerely,
Stuck

P.S. He is always good to me, we never fight and there has never been any sort of a abuse or pressure. Read More »

No matter how many crazy hairstyles she does or how many Sesame Street characters she pieces together into an outfit, I can’t get enough of Lady Gaga. She’s irresistibly intriguing and simultaneously the slightest bit frightening. You just never know what to expect from her next.

Larry King, on the other hand, is totally predictable. He’s old, he’s a little behind on pop culture and he’s unintentionally funny in his interviews.

And last night, the two opposing forces came together in the second best hour of television all year. (The first would be the Madonna episode of Glee, duh.) Read More »