“It’s the rule of life that everything you’ve ever wanted comes the very second you stop looking for it.”

This quote sums up my life over the past few weeks. Why does life work like that? I swear, whenever I am thinking that I could really use a good boy in my life, there are none to be found. Or when I am feeling like a solid rebound fling would be just what I need, the proper candidate is nowhere in sight.

I’ve been going out of my way this summer to ensure that I don’t get involved with any boys. I have finally cut my ex out of my life for good, and I am really enjoying my independence this summer. My internship and nannying job take up most of my time and energy. And when I do find myself with a little free time, I spend it with my girlfriends. Aside from my dream ATM boy and that one accidental date, it’s been a great summer of margaritas, beach days, and chick flicks.

It’s nice to have months and months free of any drama of the male variety.
I’m happy. Like, really, really happy.

Yet, somehow, now that I’m completely content with my life and not looking for anything in male form, the guys are just pouring in. Maybe even flooding.

In the past week, I’ve had four boys ask for my number. Four! And it’s not like a “hey, let’s work on this class project” sort of number exchange. This is the real deal. Times four. Maybe this is normal for some people, but it is not for me! It’s usually a big deal when one normal, nice, intelligent boy that I could be interested asks for my number…. and I’ve been giving him the eyes all night. But now, when the last thing I want to do is fake flirt with a dude at the bar, they’re coming over in droves. I don’t know what is going on, but it’s odd. I mean, I’m not complaining, just confused! Read More »

I used to think that “Get Out of Jail” free cards only existed in (drawn out) games of Monopoly, but apparently that’s not the case. At least for Lindsay Lohan who, reports say, could be released early from her treatment facility.  Originally, her sentence was 90 days (after 90 days in jail), and she has been getting treatment for 13. Did she run out of leggings to wear? Does she have a hair appointment to get to?

Whatever it is, 13 is proven to be a luckier number for LiLo than it is for T. Swizzle.

You know what that means: in just a few shorts days, Lilo will be f-r-e-e and, presumably, cleaned up.  Hold the press! No really, the press is going to be forced to hold the news because there won’t be any. Without Lindsay getting crunked and falling on the sidewalks of L.A., what is US Weekly and In Touch supposed to do with all those empty pages now?

Well don’t fret, my pets. Hollywood is a garden full of hot mess potential. Sure, Lindsay might be working and sober and boring, but here are just a few Hollywood tartlets who will most definitely stumble up to the hot mess plate: Read More »

In the world of shopping right now, it is a very in between time. It’s still so humid that your hair is poofy and your face is dripping with sweat, so the thought of wearing anything warmer than a cotton camisole is non-existent. But at the same time, you know it’s silly to buy said cotton camisole-esque ensembles (or other summery ‘fits) because before you know it, leather jackets, wool sweaters, knit caps and boots will be your daily staples.

But thanks to major sales (and a deep and unwavering love for summer clothes) you still want to buy those fun, summery dresses! They’re so cute and frilly and light and cute! AND ON SALE. And you do have a few more bonfires/summer parties to attend before the heat lifts and you’re back at school, running to class in a pair of jeans and a cardigan.

Well, I’m here to tell you that you can! And you don’t even need to feel guilty about it. Here are 7 great options that can be worn with open toed wedges, flip flops and gladiator sandals now, then paired with opaque tights, leggings, boots or close-toed pumps later. Throw a leather jacket over them for some edge, add texture with a scarf and even a fabulous white dress can be made to look fall ready (paired with thick black tights, patent toe pumps and a leather jacket or black velvet blazer- so crisp, so fall).

So even though you don’t want to even THINK about fall (unless you’re thinking about how you’re going to decorate your new digs) you can wear these fab dresses for Welcome Week and know full well you can rock them into November!

Clockwise: Forever 21, $15,80; Forever 21, $29.80; Delia’s, $34.50;  Mod Cloth, $44.99; Victoria’s Secret, $49; Nordstrom, $48; Old Navy, $29.50

Let it all out, older Asian man. Let it alllll out.

Got room for some condoms in there?

OK, so you have your bedding, your towels, and your laptop; you think you’re ready to move off for your freshman year of college. Before you go, though, there are a couple of things that a freshman might not think to bring that will make dorm life a million times easier.

Take it from me, after 2 years in the dorms, I have this down to a science. Make room in those duffels, people; there are ten more things you’re going to have to squeeze in there.

#1 Tool Box
Yes, seriously, a tool box. My freshman year roommate had a brilliant aunt who bought her a mini tool kit as a high school graduation present (it was pink and girly). We used that thing more than anything else in the room. Yes, even our TV. Your bike break? A nail fall out of that little nightstand you bought from Ikea? Your ex leave something valuable at your place and you want to smash it? (JK….sorta.) You’ll have everything you need in that little box. Guys down the hall even borrowed our tools, so it’s even a social item!

#2 Condoms
This should just be common sense. Even if you don’t plan on having sex in college, you seriously never know what will happen, so be smart and prepare! The best part is that this one you don’t really even need to buy; most schools give them away for free at the student health center, so hop on over there and stock up.

#3 Duct Tape
This one is along the same lines as #1; it pretty much fixes anything. But beyond that, there’s some awesome stuff you can do with duct tape for really cheap room decor! I’ve seen everything from duct tape vases to closet doorway “beads.” Read More »

Nothing makes me want to curl up and die faster than an invite to a group dinner. From start to finish it’s an intensive game of twenty questions. Where should we go to eat? Do they have vegetarian options? Can you be there by 7 or not? Did you seriously invite her? Can I get the barbecue chicken salad without the dressing, chicken, cheese, lettuce, or bowl?

The night always starts off on a bad note because no one can ever agree on a restaurant. The person who always wants sushi suddenly claims they’re craving Papa Johns and the person who always orders the side salad at every restaurant is claiming they’re craving chicken-fried-lard. And once everyone finally settles on a Mexican place, my roommate claims that the water there is too spicy.

And then I show up at the restaurant and somehow get stuck sitting at the end next to the one person I can’t stand. So now I’m spending the entire meal having forced conversation about the weather and frozen yogurt. I try a few times to get in on the convo at the other end of the table. They’re laughing, they’re crying, they’re pricking their fingers and becoming blood sisters. But my  biggest contribution to their conversation is “What? I can’t hear what you’re saying down there. A pact? I want to be in on this pregnancy pact.” Read More »

Looks like J-Lo is too demanding for American Idol.

What are crazy fans willing to pay?

Lilo may be hitting the streets earlier than we thought.

What do you consider when deciding to shop at a store?

This child is too cute for words/the next Usher.

How do you get over long-term heartbreak?

Is anyone else seeing a darker side of the Jersey Shore this season? No? Just me? Maybe I should take off my sunglasses when I’m inside.

Ahhhh, much better.

So far this season on J.S. there has been one underlying theme making its way through Miami: smush or get smushed. When you’re smushin’, you’re crushing it, you’re lookin good, you’re rocking GTL and just ruling South Beach.

And when you’re getting smushed?

You’re not a good look for Miami, for your family, or for humanity at large. Let’s evaluate who was smushing in Episode 3 and who was getting majorly smushed… Read More »

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Assuming you haven’t been living in a cave (or being Amish, but then you probably wouldn’t be online) you’ve probably at least heard of the premise of When Harry Met Sally and the big question it poses – can men and women just be friends? Looks like the debate’s on again – did it ever really stop? – and it’s time we had our say!

On the “Yes!” side – Sure men and women can be just friends (and yes, for the purposes of this argument, let’s assume that said man and woman are both either straight or bi, no cop outs!). I know lots of guys I’d call friends that I never have and never would sleep with and I imagine most women do, too. Which is when you get into the “maybe you don’t but he wishes you would” part of the argument which is a pretty cruel generalization. To say “guys will have sex with any girl who will let them” basically says that guys have no filters or systems of judgment beyond woman=sex, and while that may be true for some men, most of the guys I’ve known, ever, just aren’t like that. If we’re not all frigid bitches, then they can’t all be horny bastards. And saying that two people of opposite genders can’t simply enjoy one another’s company without there being a sexual issue is essentially arguing that the only reason I’m not having sex with all my gal pals is that I’m not attracted to women – which is patently ridiculous.

But, there’s a reason this argument has gone on for so long and that reason is: Read More »

Julia Roberts, where you been girl?! For a while, you were the hottest mama in Hollywood. Your megawatt smile, great acting chops and beachy waves won us over (and also made us intensely jealous), then out of nowhere, you disappeared. Poof! You had to go get married and have babies…twins and all. We had to salvage what we can and pretend we were happy for you. But thank god you’re back. We’ve really missed you.

In honor of your return to the silver screen as Elizabeth Gilbert in the movie adaptation of the book, “Eat Pray Love” (which is, BTW, honestly the best soul-searching summer read ever), we here at CollegeCandy like to pay homage to your top 5 roles. No matter who or what you played, from a classy (relatively speaking, of course) hooker to a mastermind thief’s wife, we can’t help but love you. Read More »