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Archive for August, 2010

Sign Off and Get Some Shut Eye!
It’s no secret that we live in a technology-obsessed age. Smart phones dominate our lives, laptops are constantly…on our laps, and a few hours sans wireless scares us more than the recession. Although they’ve all made life undeniably cushy, they’ve also impinged upon a practice that is absolutely essential for our mental and physical health
Shop Your Closet: Military Jackets
When moving into either a dorm or an off-campus apartment, your wardrobe will face two major challenges: 1. A major lack of funding (to add more to it). 2. A major lack of storage space.
For these two reasons alone, maximizing what you do own becomes essential.

CollegeCandy’s Welcome Week Photo Contest
Sure summer was great, but we’re secretly thrilled to be done with the sunburns, bikini body issues, and living at home. We’re insanely excited to get this school year off to an awesome start — and we know you are too.
Emmy Fashion: The Good, The Bad and The WTF
The big tragedy of moving back into my apartment today was realizing that since I decided to save money by nixing the cable TV, I could not watch the Emmy Red Carpet show. It was traumatic. Watching the stars arrive and chat with Ryan Seacrest is the highlight of my night and way more exciting than watching people ramble off a list of thank yous before they are kindly escorted off the stage.
Body Blog: Pilates When and How You Want It
Let me introduce to you Pop Pilates, only the best thing to happen to your body since Lululemon hit the U.S.A. Pop Pilates is the product of Cassey, a 23 year-old Pilates instructor who knows her stuff.
Candy Dish: Who’s Excited for Fall TV??
• Gossip and leaks from the Glee set!
• This girl puts the “crazy” in “crazy super stalking Bieber fan.”
• And the cutest couple at the Emmy’s was…..
• The secrets to scoring tix to Fashion Week.
• How to turn down a second date
• The freshman advice you didn’t get at orientation.
The Weekly Ten: Our Favorite Bros
Love ‘em, hate ‘em, or love to Ice ‘em, bros are weighing heavy on CollegeCandy’s mind lately. Look no further than your local college campus or frat party to find the bro of your dreams. I think what’s so great about bros is that you just have such a diversity. From frat bros to sensitive guitar-playing bros to the chill smoker bro, there’s a bro for everyone.

An Insider’s Guide to the College Party Scene
I’ve done it all. I’ve been to clubs, bars, frat parties, porches…you name it, I’ve been drunk there. And my favorite of all party scenes? The infamous house party.
College Relationships Can be Fun
So after months of being “more than friends” you’ve made your relationship official. Like, Facebook Official. Your parents kinda know you’re seeing someone and you definitely know you have someone to call after a drunken night at the bars.
The Morning After: The Surprise Parental Visit
After months of leading me on, the boy I was falling in love with decided to hook up with one of my hall mates. I probably wouldn’t have even found out had I not woken up early that Saturday morning to go for a run…and found him walking down the hall with his shirt inside-out and his shoes in his hand.
Intro to Cooking: Low-Cal Spaghetti!
Whether you’re just settling in to your dorm or high-five-ing your way through the halls of your sorority house, a new school year is a ripe time for new resolutions.
One Month Challenge: Facebook Diet, Week 4
So I have now gone four mostly Facebook-free weeks. Which is saying something considering my little incident last weekend. I swear the universe was playing games with me for my final week of this challenge.
Candy Dish: Fashion Overload!
• Lauren Merkin launches a fab new fall line
• The heels that will make all your friends jealous
• 9 fall hair trends you have to try
• The striped tee look for less
• How to pull off a monochromatic outfit
• Get psyched for the first ever plus-size runway show