So John Mayer quit Twitter. Yeah right. We’ve heard that one before. Somehow this reminds me of the time Jay Z “retired.” And Brett Favre “retired.” And Amanda Bynes “retired.” And I swore to god, as I rest my head on the toilet bowl, that I’d never drink again.

Read: Not happening.

The truth is, John Mayer is far too egocentric to stay away from Twitter too long. A website dedicated to oversharing about yourself? It’s like it was created with Mr. Mayer in mind. So with that in my mind (and Katy Perry’s latest hit in my head, thanks to the radio station playing it every four minutes), I want to know: Read More »

America’s most famous family has some serious drama.  If you’ve picked up a tabloid within the last three years, you know that with the Kardashian Klan, things aren’t always as they appear – and if you’ve ever heard the details of Kim’s beauty ritual, you know that appearances are everything to the sisters.  That’s probably why eldest sis Kourntey and her beau Scott are such a fan of sidewalk PDA – it may just be their only chance at putting those incessant breakup rumors to rest.

Meanwhile, the most famous Kardashian, Kim is too busy to worry about a little thing like her reputation.  She’s fulfilling all kinds of arduous duties like presenting at the VMAs and posing for magazine covers with gorgeous guys (don’t you feel like, soooo sorry for her?)  Do you think she gets these opportunities because of the solid work ethic she is so quick to bring up?  Or, do you think momager Kris favors her second-born and goes out of her way to seek out opportunities for her?   I’ll let you judge.

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Thank God Sam Ronson's pitbull was locked up for the night....

Lady Gaga: performance artist, musician, diva, pot-stirrer, general crazy person…but fashion icon?  I don’t think so.  With bows made out of her own hair, latex leotards and barely-there bubble bras, it’s easy to wonder why the hell Gaga can’t just wear a little black dress like the rest of us.  She says there’s a message behind her couture creations, as was once again exhibited when she talked her way out of the VMA madness that was her meat dress. But seriously, as a woman who loves to outdo herself, did the meat dress take it one step too far?

It seems to me like Gaga’s tricks are starting to catch up with her.  When she was fresh on the music scene, she was an instant sensation.  Everyone was talking about her new brand of sexuality and the costumes that seemed to show it all off (always sans pants).  From teacups to bondage, everything was dramatic and everything seemed to be saying something.  And Gaga let us have our fun.  In interviews she played painfully coy, yet completely liberated, saying her wardrobe was an intense exhibition of expression.  We ate it up.

But now, post-meat dress and her explanation thereof, I kinda think she’s been taking us for a ride.  And I’m ready to call BS on the whole thing. Read More »

[Welcome to Celebrity Chic on the Cheap, where our style guru takes a celebrity look and breaks it down for you, our poor college fashionista. What does that mean? It means that while the celebrities are spending $5,000 on an ensemble (even one that's supposed to be vintage), you don’t have to. All you have to do is click on the goods and - boom - you can buy the entire look. For cheap. Yes, we know - there is a spot for her in heaven.]

Leighton Meester is my favorite person ever to exist. I know, that’s a totally insane bold statement considering her contribution to society is a few catchy tunes and an embarrassingly addictive teen drama, but seeing as how she is the woman who brought the fierce, fashionable, crazy-bitch-in-charge Blair Waldorf to life, I think she deserves over-the-top accolades.

I admit, Leighton’s personal style may not be Upper East Side/recessionista unfriendly as Blair’s, but she has an unassuming, down-to-earth, accessible sophistication that I admire. Read More »

Can a website help roomies get along?

The most romantic cities in America.

7 tips for running into your ex gracefully.

Lindsay Lohan gets a real job! Well, maybe.

Too bad he’s a total douche.

Bethenny may not be done with ‘Housewives’ after 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 Unhear It, ReQall, and Regretsy) 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.]

College football season is officially under way, and whether or not you actually know anything about the sport, the fact is watching the games and rooting for your school is part of the college experience and a great way to socialize. Plus, what else is there to do on a Saturday?

But what about you recent grads out there?  Unless you still live in your college town (jealous!), you probably won’t get a chance to go to any games.  You could always head to a sports bar to watch the game, but that could get really awkward and/or dangerous if you’re the only one in the bar rooting for your team. (Editor’s Note: True story – poured a beer on a rival’s head once…then was swiftly escorted out.)

Unless you know which bar to go to.

College Bar Finder will help you find a bar that’s friendly to your team in any city, regardless of how far away it is from your college town.

Simply choose your city from a drop-down menu and type in the name of your school in the search bar located on the top of the page, and voila, College Bar Finder will find any and all bars in the selected city that cater to your college team.

There are currently over 1,000 bars in College Bar Finder‘s database, and you can help add more by suggesting any bars you know about that are affiliated with a specific team.

Seriously, how awesome is this site? Now, fans everywhere can come together to root for their favorite team….over drinks….. no matter where they are!

She won't mind...I promise

Would you EVER date your friend’s ex?

We should all have Aretha’s self-esteem

This sounds like the best concert in the history of concerts

Um, CSI is still boring

The cutest video with the cutest child

What do do when you’re sexually incompatible

Top 5 most romantic cities

Well this is bizarre

Well not everyone thinks Oprah is so wonderful

ooo someone looks all grown up!

[We scoured the country to find the ultimate sorority girl to share her expertise with you. After reading through tons of applications followed by hours Facebook-stalking all the candidates (which proved difficult thanks to FB's privacy settings....), we found her. And now, with sorority recruitment under way at many schools across the country, she's getting down to business and sharing some tried and true rules to ensure you make it from random PNM to adored active sister.]

As a die-hard sorority girl, I have no problem admitting that I know exactly what it takes to successfully join the sorority that is right for YOU. And trust me, there is one. It might not seem like it on the first day of rush when you’re being shuttled from house to house and having 3 minute conversations with tons of girls, but there is.  And when you get in there and connect with the members, you’ll know it.

But let’s get something straight. Everyone might be telling you how sororities are ‘values based organizations’ and members choose new members based on what’s on the inside.

And we are….
And we do….

Most of the time. But, much like in every other aspect of your life, first impressions are important. If you want to put your best foot forward/make that gorgeous old Victorian mansion your home for the next few years, be on your best behavior and avoid these 5 MAJOR don’ts for PNMs (potential new members). In Boilermaker Country, we call these no-nos the 5 Bs.

(Keep in mind, even if you don’t want to be in a particular house, it’s good to avoid these topics out of respect….or just to keep the convo from getting super awkward.) Read More »

With all of these trends milling around in fashion spreads and tabloid magazines, I can barely keep my head on straight.  What do I buy? The fringe purse or the fur vest!?!? Jeggings or slouchy pants?! [Deep breathing.]

But let’s get real: in one month fur vests will totally be out and you’ll be looking down at your werewolf vest and clogs wondering what the hell you were thinking.

That is why we need to get smart and go ‘back to basics’ with simple tees, cardigans, and timeless colors and styles.  The best place to conquer a closet full of clothes that always last and go with everything? A little three letter word we know and love: Gap. And the best part? You can stock up on these timeless pieces for under $20.  Boo-yah. Read More »

Do you wash your hands every time you go to the bathroom?
….Or do you just tell people you do?

Gawker recently reported that 85% of people wash their hands after doing their business… but 96% of people claim they do. That’s nearly a 10% discrepancy… meaning that you probably shouldn’t let 10% of the people you know feed you or touch your face or stick their fingers in your mouth.

All this makes me wonder – if people can lie about something so fundamental (and hygienic), what else are they fibbing about?  The honest truth: everything.

Here are some of the most common:

“I go to the laundromat once a week”
Bullsh*t. I’ve smelled your sheets (from the other side of the room) and let me tell you, they did not smell of Snuggle fabric softener. That being said, I don’t judge anyone that doesn’t wash their jeans after every wear. I don’t either – they get all crunchy and then you have to do lunges and they don’t fit the same way for weeks. I think it’s time we all own up to it.

“I’ve only slept with two guys in my entire life” or “Yeah, I banged her…and her best friend…and her sister…”
Yes, it still counts no matter how many Patron shots preceded it.  And no, it doesn’t count if it only happened in your imagination. Read More »