2010 September

Archive for September, 2010

Young and Broke: I’m Paying for My Own Education
I’m grateful of my parents for many things: bringing me into this world, my killer sense of humor, taking me to morning band practice in high school at 6a.m., etc. However, there is one thing that I’m grateful for that most people is crazy: I thank my parents for making me pay for my own college education.
Celebrity Chic on the Cheap: Ashley Greene’s Easy Chic
Quite honestly, I don’t really know who Ashley Greene is. I know she’s in Twilight, but seeing as how there are much hotter vampires out there, I’ve never seen the movies. I know she once sent naked photos to someone….and got caught. And that’s about it.

Candy Dish: The Worst of the Worst from Fashion Week
• The 10 worst looks from Fashion Week.
• Remember when Brad Pitt was a sexy bachelor?
• T.I.’s headed back to jail. This time with his wifey.
• Newsflash: high heels aren’t worth the pain.
• 10 ways to know you’re dating a keeper.
• How much is JWoww making to get naked?!
Web Spy: WakeupDialer.com
I’m a ridiculously sound sleeper (seriously, I’ve slept through earthquakes), which makes it really difficult for me to get up in the morning. When I first went away to college and I didn’t have my parents or sister to yell at me to get up when I hit the snooze button for a third time, I realized how big of a problem this could be.
Candy Dish: Learn This Before Graduation
• 10 lessons to learn before graduation
• How do you know a relationship is over?
• Will this Glee guest star be any good?
• Is Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell coming to an end?
• Buying your very first sex toy
• Best of: British guys playing Americans (video)
Greek Speak: Behind The Scenes at Sorority Rush
To protect the traditions and longstanding process, sorority rush is inherently shrouded in secrecy. Every chapter keeps their plans hush hush, current members can’t talk to potential new members, and everything – from rush songs to what snacks they’ll be serving – is kept on total lock down.
8 Under $20: Extra Sophisticated at Ann Taylor Loft
Normally when my mother drags me into the petite section of Ann Taylor I end up getting super angry. First of all, because my mother is in the petite section and nothing fits me. Second of all, because I’m in Ann Taylor. Between all of the pearls and khaki, I feel like I fast-forwarded to a life of tea and subscriptions to More and O magazine.

The Jessica Simpson Epidemic
After years of slipping through the media cracks, Jessica Simpson is more famous now than ever. And why? The girl <gasp!> gained weight. I mean, think about it: what has J. Simps really been doing with herself, career-wise? Not a whole lot. Instead, the poor girl has been a victim of heartbreak, failed endeavors, and more media scrutiny than any person deserves.
Do-It-Yourself Tuesdays: Paint-splatter Boyfriend Trousers
When I need some serious design inspiration, I usually look to designers and runway trends. I get a sense of accomplishment after I imitate something I can’t afford and it comes out looking runway worthy itself.
The Post-Grad Journey: How Adult
I’m not even five months out of college, and the word “adult” seems to have taken on an entirely new meaning. It appears that the idea of being an adult is boggling post-grads, such as myself, night and day – even over mundane things. Facebook status updates don’t lie, especially when recent grads are excited to update the world about their climb into adulthood.
Tuffy Luv Hates Creeps
Dear Tuffy Luv, I’ve been with my bf for two and a half years and I think it’s a good thing to be friends with his three guy best friends. Not in a way that says ‘I’m gonna be THAT girl and force myself into all of your conversations and hang out times,’ but they are a big part of my life. They aren’t going anywhere, they all grew up together, and I’m glad my guy has some really good friends who know him so well.
Welcome Week Photo Contest Finalists [VOTE]
We launched a photo contest at the beginning of the semester that challenged all our readers to send in a Welcome Week photo that said “I love being back at school”. While we expected a few good ones, we were in no way prepared for the awesomeness onslaught we got when we started looking through your photos on our Facebook wall.
Cosmo Says the Darndest Things: October Edition
When I saw October’s cover of Cosmo, the headline ‘Own His Orgasm! What Men Really Want Right Before Blast Off,’ I almost considered going to church next Sunday. Whoa, Cosmo. Pump the breaks a bit, shall we? I haven’t even busted this baby open yet and I’m already getting weird stares from the check-out lady in Target.