Looks like Lindsay’s heading to the clink.

Rom-coms even your boyf will enjoy.

It’s all about the (adorable) cork this season.

Wanna look like Gaga? It might be dangerous!

Ever wanna know what it’s like to sleep with Hugh Hefner?

Before The Bachelor, there were these low-budget dating shows.

"Let's go to this relaxing yoga class and disrupt everyone while we gossip in Downward Dog!"

With the series finale of The Hills coming up next week (moment of silence….) it seems the producers tried to pack as much as they could into last night’s episode. For the first time in history we only got one long stare (between Stephanie and her motorcycle man)! But that might have something to do with the fact that Audrina was M.I.A. And besides the gratuitous 30 seconds of booty shots before the crew walked into the club, most of the episode was actually things happening:

Stephanie Meets a Boy
And despite Brody’s attempts to scare him off, her weirdly giant hair on their date, and the fact that she can’t drink, he actually likes her! I still don’t understand what the big deal is about ordering soda on a date – both of them mentioned feeling weird about it – but whatever. Steph has her own sorta-Justin Bobby now so yay for her.

Mama Montag Comes to Town
And Holly puts on all the makeup she has on her vanity to welcome her. Seriously, she looked like a Geisha. I was sorta hoping we’d see Mama bang on Heidi’s door and then get dragged away by the cops as Spencer threw crystals at her, but all I got was a little crying over brunch. There’s always next week, right? RIGHT?! Read More »

[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 BedPosted, Yummly, and Dad’s on Vacation) 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.]

I’ve never been a designer-clothing type of girl. Not because I don’t like them, but just because I couldn’t afford them.  Sure, there are tons of sale sites out there that carry designer brands for less, but it can be a pain to search through all the different sites for something that I actually like and can actually afford….before everything is sold out.  Or at least that’s what I thought until I found Shop It To Me.

Shop It To Me isn’t like the rest of those sample sale sites that only feature a few select brands every day. On the contrary, it helps you find the most current sales on your favorite brands (designer or otherwise) in your size — it’s practically like having your own personal shopper–and it’s totally free. Read More »

And we’ve got proof.

The best self-tanning products of 2010.

Sweat-proof foundation? Gimme gimme.

5 reasons why America is the best place to date.

Wait…Cristiano Ronaldo is a baby daddy??

I’m all about accessories, but these are a bit much….

[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.]

Now you know and knowing is half the battle.”-G.I. Joe

When I was in college one of my boyfriends would always quote G. I. Joe to me.  Whenever I said “Well now I know,” he would chime in with Joe’s famous line “and knowing is half the battle.”  I was always thought it was cute because he was cute and it was one of “our things.”

Give me a break, I was smitten.

Now that I am a little older, I realize there was a little genius in that ’80s cartoon.  Even though Joe was talking about skateboarding safety and talking to strangers, the same rule can apply to dating.  As a dating coach, it my job to help my clients figure out the crap that is holding them back from a healthy and happy relationship.  Many times, as they start to realize “the crap,” they can become really overwhelmed by the idea of changing it.  Their crap is the behavior that is holding them back; it is a comfort zone or defense mechanism that they have been doing for years.  Whether it is severe sarcasm that gets guys scratching their heads, an uncontrollable neediness that comes out of nowhere and gets them running or a ticket on the crazy train that starts with you drunk texting at 2 am, it is what you know and changing it isn’t going to happen overnight. But that doesn’t mean changing is impossible. Read More »

Maybe it’s the hippie in me, but right now I’m loving everything about that laid back flower-child style we know as bohemian. French Connection,  Free People, Lucky Brand, True Religion. . . I’m just naming a few of my favorite brands that carry the gypsy-like, free spirited style favored by Kate Hudson, Nicole Richie, and Halle Berry. (Oh, and Mischa Barton and the Olsen twins, but I’m not sure their take on it is anything to covet….)

Unfortunately, these brands carry their clothes a little steep in the price range for my liking and the celebs are the only ones that can afford it. Fortunately, I’ve got a slew of glorious bohemian finds that have slithered their way into my kind of price range: under $20.

Bring on the side-braids and let’s get shopping.

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Why didn't I think of that?

Okay, so it’s hot.  Like really, really sweltering hot.  The temptation to stay inside and watch the first season of True Blood on DVD is certainly great, but you’ve got to escape the house at some point.  While there’s not much we can do to persuade mother nature to tone it down a few (hundred) degrees, there are a few tactics you can implement to keep cool on your outdoor adventures…and a few you’d do better to stay away from.

Grab a Cold One
The timeless, tried and true remedy for beating the heat.  Find a shady porch, call over a few friends, and ice down a six-pack.  Just make sure you don’t over-imbibe, as alcohol dehydrates you quicker than a walk through the Sahara.  Throwing a few bottles of water into your cooler can save you from hangover hell.

Kick Off the Heels
Nothing’s worse than dressing for work in the summer.  Fitted pencil skirts, blazers, business shirts…might as well add pit stains and forehead sweat to the company dress code.  Lighten up your wardrobe by mixing in airy (yet professional) sundresses and ditching the heels for a pair of cute flats or sandals.   Looking to make a bold statement at the beach?  A bikini and stilettos is not the message you need to be sending unless you just divorced someone named Spencer. Read More »

In elementary school, I made friends in the sandbox – sharing my buckets and shovels. In middle school, I made friends by being that new girl from California living in a small Georgia town. In high school, I made friends by joining the newspaper and writing about my misfortunes of high school dating in an all-too honest column. In college, I made friends and bonded with them over two hour road-trips, Britney Spears’ Greatest Hits, and gas station food. Looking back, the whole process of making friends has always seemed easy, but now what?

I’m out of college, on the opposite side of the country, living with my dad who thinks he is starring in his own comedy sitcom, and completely alone. Those closest to me are elsewhere. My boyfriend is on the opposite coast. My best friend is in the middle of Atlanta. My dearest, bestie ever is living in South Africa! My college friends are strewn across the USA. And here I am, writing about how to make friends at 22 years of age without an inkling of what to do.

In all honesty, I’m actually surprised with the sudden need to make friends. Going into my senior year of college, the girls I thought were my friends for life broke up with me. The friend break-up was a major wake-up call! Although it ended up being one of the best things that happened to me, and I was really lucky to get out of that situation, I will admit – it made me very cautious and guarded about people and their intentions. During senior year, the word “friendship” was completely out of my vocabulary. Read More »

Leave your questions at the beep. BEEETuffyLuv@collegecandy.comEEEP!

Dear Tuffy Luv,

3 months ago, I ended a 3.5 year relationship. 3 weeks later, I jumped back on the horse, hoping just to get some rebound action. I met an incredible guy who embodied everything I ever wanted: he’s the smartest guy I’ve ever met, he makes me laugh harder than anyone ever has, and our chemistry is off the charts. 2 weeks later we were “official.” But things got out of hand quickly. We began fighting over petty things via text message and eventually decided that it just wasn’t working. So we dropped our “official” title, and decided to be “friends.”

But we continued going on dates, having sleep overs and hooking up. And fighting via text. He maintained that we couldn’t be in a relationship, because neither of us was ready. But we were ACTING like we were in a relationship, so when he didn’t invite me to his birthday party, I was crushed. I took that to mean that all deals were off, and out of spite I hooked up with a guy at some kegger. On his birthday.

The next day, I was honest with him about what happened. And just like that, our “friendship” was severed. He blew up on me for “cheating” and told me the reason he didn’t invite me to his birthday was because he thought having me there would distract him from playing host. I can’t tell if this is bullsh*t or not.

My friends all tell me that they’re proud I’m rid of him, and that he was an a-hole undeserving of me. But I miss the guy. So what do I do? Is this something that can even be fixed? How can I know if this is even worth fixing?

Help Me, Tuffy Luv.

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Gwen Stefani, style icon and fashionista extrordinaire, has quite possibly gone blind.  Recently spotted out and about with her son Kingston, she looks fabulous from the waist up.  But, scroll your eyes down to her…pants? skirt? skort? jeggings? diaper?  Train wreck!

Seriously, did she get lost and end up in Beyonce’s closet? What could she be hiding in there?  Her other son, Zuma?  Now, I know every girl has a pair of “fat pants” in her closet.  Those extra-comfy, extra-forgiving stretchy numbers that carry you through the less slim days.  But Gwen, unless you cleared an entire tray of Double Downs the night before (and it all went to your FUPA), go put on sweats like the rest of us.