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 provided to me for review purposes)

What it is: Ole Henriksen Blemish Attack Daily Defense Gel

Why this should be in your bag: A girl looks great not only when her makeup is spot-on, but also when she has clear skin. With the proper skincare routine, you can virtually skip foundation and cover-up; your skin will look gorgeous all on its own! My skin is nice, but not at its best. I only have occasional break-outs, but my cheeks are covered in subtle, blocked pores and I find I often lack that healthy “glow.” A product with salicylic acid will help with both those problems by fighting zits and also sloughing away dead skin and eliminating a ruddy complexion. The unique gel formula of Ole Henriksen’s product ensures that your skin is protected for the day and actually helps to eliminate oily patches! Read More »

So I met a boy last weekend. A hot boy. A hot, tall boy. A hot, tall boy who plays in a hockey league. Swoon? I think so.

We spent hours talking online day after day until he finally asked me out. And then we spent hours talking over burgers and beers. And more beers. When he dropped me off at home, he got out of the car and gave me a cheek-kiss goodbye. “Let’s do this again,” he said.

“Totally,” I casually replied (while butterflies threw a frat party in my belly).

I’m one smitten kitten, and it’s exciting. I haven’t wanted to rip someone’s clothes off like this in a long, long time. But while having a crush is exciting, it’s sending me on an emotional roller coaster ride and I want off. Until Hottie McHockey came along, my life was easy. There were no guys on the horizon so I just went about my life as usual. Now, I’m thinking about him, wondering if he’s thinking about me and if he’s going to ask me out again. Read More »

Lane Bryant has turned away from the days when they “called all chubbies” into the store.  While they still make fashionable clothes for full-figured women, they are also introducing a hip new line for plus-size teens.  Err…did I just say hip?  I meant hideous! Way to miss the mark, LB.

On the bright side, at least buxom babes of all ages can find fabulously frills bras and panties from some sexy, curve-loving labels.  Va-va-voom!

Here at College Candy, we too love some curvy ladies…but do you guys?  Seems like the room is divided when it comes to understanding the negative backlash.

Looks like Lindsay Lohan won’t be completing her full 90-day jail sentence.  Due to “overcrowding” in the L.A. county jail system, she can make it out from behind bars in less than two weeks.  Sounds to me like the judge’s daughter couldn’t go three whole months without a little LiLo crazy in her life.  Good thing, because neither could we!

While this whole reduced sentence thing is totally great for Linds, it still completely sucks for us.  She was so inconsiderate to be incarcerated during the summer.  Seriously!  Most of our fave TV shows are on hiatus, the celebs have shipped out to various luxury islands, and the three-year-old sitting next to me just bit a chunk out of my Us Weekly (ugh, babysitting).

Fear not, because in a moment of absolute panic I devised a brilliant schedule to keep us entertained while Lindsay knits leggings in jail.  After all, what do they say to do after a loved one departs?  Gotta keep busy!

Day 1: Today is a day for reflection.  We, as a society, need to look at what we have done to drive the Queen of Spandex into a bottomless downward spiral.  I encourage everyone to watch The Parent Trap and shed a tear for the good ol’ days.  Rice crispy treats and juice boxes optional.

Day 2: You probably ended up sobbing yesterday as you enjoyed your double dose of drug-free Lindsay.  Do you look like hell today?  Puffy eyes, tissues stuffed in your pockets…maybe just a little?  Well good news, it’s detox day!  Go for a run, eat some blueberries, throw on a face mask. Here’s your chance to do everything our favorite girl didn’t.

Day 3: July 23^rd is National Ice Cream day.  Yum!  Call the girlfriends over and turn your kitchen into a Sundae Buffet.  In honor of Lindsay’s once-curvier figure, go all out by splurging on toppings.  Oreo crumbles, gummy worms, hot fudge…LiLo was never afraid of mixing substances, so you shouldn’t be either. Read More »

Who or what inspires your style? Many of us use celebrities (like Sarah Silverman or Emma Watson) as style inspiration even though, most of the time, they are being dressed from head to toe by the best stylists. Which we don’t have. And sometimes it’s damn near impossible to work their Hollywood looks into our not-so-Hollywood lives. I’ve made it my mission to tap into the mind of a fashion stylist and show you how to take your style inspiration – whatever it may be – and make it more you!

I’m sure a lot of you have been waiting for this.  If you don’t already know who Nicole Richie is, excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor.  OK, now let’s move on. A few years back, there was a show starring two insanely spoiled socialites that had to “live simply” under one roof with some folks from rural America.  Yeah, I never watched it in fear of losing some serious brain cells (Editor’s Note: But I did and that ish was high-larious!), but one of those two spoiled heiresses was Nicole Richie. Looking back now, it’s pretty difficult to imagine that Hollywood’s wild-child in the overalls and long stringy hair is the same person as the trend-setting fashionista she is today.

To be fair, Nicole’s always been somewhat interested in fashion, even dabbling in a little runway modeling (and then flashing her tots) at one time. But now the hot mama has taken her love to a whole new level with an accessories line for Kitson called House of Harlow 1960, and clothing line called Winter Kate. The pieces in each line look like they’d be something you’d find in Nicole’s own closet, which is exactly what her fashion groupies have been waiting for.

But if you wanna recreate the style of this wild-child-turned-fashion-maven, there are a few key aspects to keep in mind:

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Phew. I wasn’t sure if I’d make it 90 days without her shenans.

Wait, are Sam and Lilo BFFs again?

Uh, what happened to J-WOWW’s belly button in Maxim?

8 tried and true ways to shed the pounds fast.

Tiffany’s 2010 collection makes me weak in the knees.

Usher’s ex tells all.

[There are over 100 million sites on the Internet. 100 million! You might think you know about all the important ones (CollegeCandy, Gmail, Google, TFLN…), but there are thousands of other sweet sites out there (like Specials Agent, Shop It To Me, and BedPosted) and more showing up every day! We get it – it’s not easy or fun sifting through the crap and porn to find those gems, so we’re gonna bring the gems to you. Just sit back, kick up those feet and allow us to introduce you to the diamonds in the internet rough.]

You know those times that someone or something bothers you, but there’s no real way for you to express your frustrations, either because doing so would have some pretty bad consequences (like the silent treatment…or having your roommate kill you in your sleep) or simply because there’s no one to vent to (your mom just wouldn’t understand)?

I’ve found the perfect site that lets you share all your emotions you don’t want to (or can’t) say out loud: Dear Blank, Please Blank. Read More »

Of course she showed up late.

How will student loan reform affect YOU?

6 ways to rid yourself of cellulite without lifting a finger.

(Sorta) Snooki dispenses dating advice. (High-larious)

Abercrombie brings back the nudity!

7 stores for the best vintage-inspired duds.

[The following post was written by dating coach, Kira Sabin, a keg of dating and relationship wisdom. She's been helping people find love for years so we thought we'd tap this keg and see what sort of brilliant advice she has for the CollegeCandy readers. Drink up, ladies.]

Something happens from the time when we are kids to adults.  We learn that if we want to be successful at a career, buy a house, save for retirement or achieve any major milestone in life we have to work for it.  Yet, when I talk to people about finding “the one,” they want it to happen naturally. Organically. They will “know it when they see it.”

I don’t want to burst any bubbles, but no one is entitled to happiness.  Nor is anyone entitled to a wonderful relationship.  People have to work for it just like their careers or any of the other relationships in our lives like friendships or family.  When you feel you are entitled to something you stop working for it and sit around and wait for it to happen for you.

The good news is everyone can have a healthy and balanced relationship; the hard news is that you have to work for it just like other areas of your life. You’ll have to take chances, step outside your comfort zone, explore, open up and go against your natural human instinct to wait for the movie moment.  Want to stack the odds in your favor?  Do the homework.  Figure out where you are, who is a good match for you and be aware of how you are presenting yourself.

Here are a few other common dating myths you need to consider. Read More »

I am a firm believer that everyone should be able to wear sailor-inspired clothing even if they haven’t been on a boat once this entire summer (which just so happens to be the story for this girl). Nautical style is so crisp and outdoorsy; a total breath of fresh sea air. And when you’re on a boat, there’s nothing better than nautical duds with your flippy floppies.

It’s no wonder whenever I see a simplistic dress dipped in royal blues, crimson reds and whites I can barely keep it from eating up my credit card bills. But if you (like my dear self) are tired of digging in the diminishing sale racks in J-Crew for the key-nautical piece, CollegeCandy has scrounged up some prime pieces to accompany you in your next Christopher Columbus excursion this summer.  I mean, boat cruise. Or, you know, just brunch…. Read More »