[The following is a guest post from our gal pals at CollegeFashion.net. They're like the college Rachel Zoe (sans baby bump). Have you checked them out yet?!]

At CollegeFashion, we work to bring you affordable, fashion-forward looks each and every day – but the easiest way to save money on clothing is to take care of the clothes you already own!

After three years in college, I’ve lost countless coat buttons, ripped multiple belt loops and bought (a few) new pairs of pants rather than hemming a pair I already owned. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to accept that I can’t always afford to buy new clothing – but I can afford a $5 sewing kit.

Now, I don’t claim to be an expert on sewing, but below, I’ll share a few sewing tricks that will help you get the most out of your wardrobe favorites. (Okay, one tip doesn’t involve sewing – but it’s totally invaluable, I swear!)

Sewing on a Button
As the weather gets colder, everyone starts to layer on sweaters and cardigans. The problem is that with all that wear comes some tear. Most pieces purchased from typical retailers will come with an extra button or two attached, to preempt the future missing button problem. For cardigans from discount retailers, like T.J. Maxx, you may be on your own if a button goes rogue.

Luckily, most small sewing kits come with basic black and white buttons. These will get you through a few weeks until you can get to a craft store and get a matching button. No matter what option you have, taking a few minutes to replace a missing button will get you a lot more use out of your favorite outerwear. These directions assume you’re using a button with the basic two holes. Read More »

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This week was a biggie and boy am I glad I finally roused myself from my food coma to experience it. We returned from a glorious, relaxing holiday break (only to come face to face with the worst week of school EVER); we celebrated World Aids Day and Britney Spears’ birthday.  It also became officially acceptable to start decorating for the Holidays, making wishlists, and breaking out the Mariah Carey Christmas album. Hollerrrr.

We’ve had some highlights of our own this week, and we’re pretty sure they’re all worth checking out.  So let’s do that, shall we? And when you’re all donzo, don’t study. That’s boring! Instead, you should probably blog for a little while.  Trust us, this is one skill that will serve you better than a lot of the things you learn in the classroom.

Something else that’ll serve you well?  Really shiny lips.  I’m pretty sure there’s some kind of law of physics that states that shiny things attract attention.  And by attention, I mean every boy is going to want to kiss you.

Think your love life is crazy?  We’re pretty sure one of our readers has it worse.  Here’s what Tuffy Luv has to say about her predicament.

There is no know cure for AIDS, but there are steps you can take to make a difference.  In the spirit of World Aids Day, we encourage you to try some of these suggestions.

Apparently being in love is healthy…despite the fact that you’re probs binging on wings with your boyf. But if living longer isn’t worth dealing with that a-hole you’ve been seeing, at least break his heart gently. Read More »

Apparently while we’re still polishing off Thanksgiving leftovers, Hollywood’s already gearing up for 2011.  And they just announced the first pot-stirrer of the New Year: who’s nominated for February’s Grammy’s…and who isn’t.

Big Turkey Sandwich with All the Fixings

1. The full list of 2011’s Grammy Award Nominees has been announced.  And guess who’s leading the pack with noms? Uh, Eminem.  Following him with the most are Lady Gaga (duh), Jay-Z, and Bruno Mars.  Because none of us are sick of hearing “Love the Way You Lie” and “Bad Romance” on the radio…

2. Oh no.  Could it be?  A preggers Jessica Simpson? Well, I guess that would explain the expedited wedding plans.

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Happy Hanukkah, Jewesses! If you’re one of the lucky girls out there who still gets a sick present for every one of the 8 (crazy) nights, kudos to you. Bitch. If you’re like us here at CollegeCandy, you get a Starbucks gift card from your grandpa for $18 and a “what? I don’t do enough for you all year?” guilt trip from your mom.

For those of you in the latter category, don’t fret; CollegeCandy’s got your back. We’re bringing you the 8 Hotties of Hanukkah, one for each glorious latke-eating day. Because at the end of the day, as your Hanukkah candles are burning low and dripping wax all over your desk at different melting speeds, unwrapping a new pair of Uggs is cool, but flipping through pictures of Jake Gyllenhaal’s six-pack and Drake’s tasty mug is truly a gift that keeps on giving.

When it comes to Jews in Hollywood, Zach Braff is at the top of the Maccabee lovin’ ladder. I’m sure you remember this so-awkwardly-cute-he’s-hot gem from his days running around the hospital, cracking jokes in Scrubs. More likely, though, you fell in love with his deep, quirky character in Garden State. Did you know he compiled the entire soundtrack himself?  You know, the CD that you listened to every day in high school when you were in a totally emo mood? The one that’s still on your “I’m sad, he broke my heart, I want a good cry” playlist right now?

How can you not love a little frat boy (Phi Kappa Psi, represent!) from Jersey with impeccable taste in music who just totally gets your plight but can also make you giggle? This is a boy you can definitely take home to the family Hanukkah party.  Read More »

In the last year, it seems as though being single has been my specialty. While flings and hookups have come and gone (pun intended) and dates have left me with some less than desirable memories, my current single status has remained loyally by my side. I’ve learned a lot in the past year and I’ve discovered that single girls around the world are all in the same fabulous pair of shoes.

So if you’re sick of sitting at a table for one, eating a meal portioned for two, I cordially invite you to join The Single Girl Society, where being single is more than status, it’s a lifestyle. And with that lifestyle comes a few (or many) rules. These are some rules that I have picked up along the way. So kick back, grab a drink and let the lessons I’ve learned serve as your very own roadmap to living the single life.

Rule Number One: Never date the life of the party.

Sure, it seems like a good idea when you’re a few drinks in on the arm of the guy everyone loves. He’s got one hand on his brewski and the other on your hip while working the crowd, winning everyone over with his witty banter and impeccably sexy charm. The party is his sold-out stadium arena and he is the Lady Gaga that everyone waited all week to see perform. Everybody loves the life of the party; nobody actually falls in love with him.

The life of the party is usually the one with the most issues. Let’s be real, why else is would he seek out so much attention and approval from people? Though he may look like he’s not trying hard, that he’s just inherently cool, I can assure you that the life of the party, when he’s not at the party, battles issues with trust, intimacy and overcompensation. He gets along with everyone because he isn’t sure who he is yet. And while it’s fun to be on his arm while he tells his latest tale of drunken debauchery to the party groupies huddled around him, you might want to double-check if you’re just a prop in his one-man show. Read More »

While every college girl shares many of the same college experiences (Procrastinating, Blue Book exams ), she also carves her own path and has her own unique adventure. Have you ever wondered what it’s like for other girls? What it’s like to be an online student? To get married?! To play an NCAA sport? Well wonder no more. Our one-of-a-kind CollegeCandy writers (and readers!) are sharing their unique experiences and opening our eyes to different college worlds.

“I know my parents love me. Stand behind me come what may…”

Those familiar lyrics echoed through my television set as I watched one of my favorite programs, “A Different World,” six years ago. I watched Dwayne Wade in his cool flip-up glasses chase Whitley, the southern belle, throughout the campus of Hillman College. Hillman, a fictional Historically Black College (HBC), set the precedent for all schools for me. Though I was a huge fan of the show, I’d never thought that I would be attending the real-life equivalent of Hillman.

I’m a sophomore at Howard University in Washington, DC and I’m proud to be here every, single day.

Attending Howard was my goal since the 11th grade when I attended a journalism camp and met CNN anchor Fredricka Whitfield. “Howard prepared me for the future,” she told us. “And when I left, I was ready to take on the world.” Seeing her poise and success motivated me to leave my small, rural hometown in pursuit of the nation’s capitol. I knew that I’d be getting a college experience that my friends going to predominately white institutes would not. Read More »

You don't have to look like this all winter long!

Winter is here.

Blah.

Sure with winter comes snow angels and holidays (and holiday presents!) and hot chocolate by the fireplace and winter break…

But with the snow comes slush, boots, puffy jackets and that ridiculously long walk to class where your fingers freeze and your nose runs and your eyes tear and then the tears freeze. And it’s a wonder how you become such a hot mess given how damn cold it is.

But on the upside, at least for fashion-lovin’ ladies like myself, winter brings a whole new crop of accessories. And cute accessories to boot! Scarves, pom-pon hats, earmuffs, mittens, berets and the like. So if you have to freeze your ass off… you might as well look damn good doing it!

Here are my favorite chic and cheap winter accessories. Scarves, hats and gloves are a great way to bring some color to the dreary snow ridden streets of your campus and an affordable way to play with trends. Read More »

Looking for something fun and different for this Friday night? Forget a girls night movie night and forget funneling beers in a frat house basement, because if you’re lucky enough to live in this town, you’re getting BBQ AND a foot massage. Living the life.

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No matter the size of the school or the type of environment, every student wants to find her place: lifelong friends, fun activities, and a sense of belonging in a brand new setting away from protective parents and high school stereotypes. But is such a prize worth the price?

…is there a price?

For some, it could be drinking excessively to prove you can keep up with your pledge class. Or maybe it is participating in embarrassing or humiliating acts around campus, to show your dedication to a new group. Kidnappings and road trips? Sure. Taking nude pictures? Alright, if you say so.

It’s true. This semester, new sorority girls at schools across the Southeast found themselves targeted on Facebook by a Lexie Hillbrenner, an alum of their chapter who handpicked them as potential future leaders of their sororities – what great news for any new pledge!

After hours of chatting about majors and backgrounds, Lexie felt as welcoming and friendly as any other sister…so when she asked girls to complete random tasks ranging from reporting the distance between their dorm and the sorority house to what color underwear they were wearing, it didn’t hit too far from home. It’s college and they probably thought, “we’re Greek, and this is just part of getting into the house!”

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