2011 February - page 6

Archive for February, 2011

Surprisingly Cute: JCPenney
I’m not going to lie, I don’t often shop at JCPenney. Because, well, I’ve always sort of seen JCPenney as Macy’s less cool, less interesting younger sibling. I’ve seen some cute stuff in their windows as I pass them by on occasion but nothing that ever made me think, I need to go in there. And their clothes are cheaper, yes, and the they’re not all bad, but finding the cute ones just seemed like a lot of work.
It’s CollegeCandy’s 4th Birthday and We’re Throwing a Party [Giveaway]
CollegeCandy is turning 4 this year (which in blogging years makes us about 108) and we’re so excited to be celebrating with all our fans, all 1.3 million of them, that we’re throwing a birthday party. And unlike your frenemy who throws a birthday party and expects you to buy her drinks all night, we’re just happy that you’re here. So happy that we’re giving away presents on our own birthday. I know, I know, we’re TOO GOOD to you.

Surviving Senior Year: Calm (Before the Storm)
Right before I sat down to write this I opened a letter (yes because apparently people still send those) informing me that come April I will be able to pick up my cap and gown. I looked at the letter, rolled my eyes, and thought April? Really? Why are they sending me this now when I don’t need to pick it up until April? But still I opened up my Google Calendar and went to plug in the date. But oh wait…what’s that?
Current Events Cheat Sheet: The Fight For Freedom Spreads
Inspired by the recent and effective Egyptian protests, more and more Middle Eastern countries are being consumed by rallies. Bahrain, Libya and Yemen were most prominent in the news this week, though protests are happening in numerous countries including Jordan, Tunisia, Iran, just to name a few. In many of these countries, the governments are responding to the peaceful protesters with extreme violence.
Body Blog: Butt n’ Thighs
I don’t know about you, but whenever I have one too many PB&J sandwiches (or bowls of ice cream in the caf) it goes straight to my thighs. I can almost feel the glucose molecules shimmy their way down to my legs…and then I’m left shimmying into my favorite pair of Sevens. It’s uncomfortable, it’s frustrating and it leaves me feeling guilty.
Candy Dish: So Close to Equality…Kinda
• Facebook makes a progressive step towards equality…YAY
• She’s the only reason to see this movie
• Some really, affordable outfits you can put together
• Celebs who lost weight for a movie role
• Get the dashing diva nail look today
• 3 ways to wear motorcycle boots
• Some silly statistics
The Weekly Ten: President for a Day
Remember (see I told you) when you were a little kid and you use to have to write those essays about what you did over summer vacation, what you wanted to be when you grew up, and oh yeah, what you would do if you were president for a day? Well, I’m finally getting around to writing mine. In honor of Presidents’ Day I present to you, the top ten things I would change if I were president.

#SpringBreak Tweet Chat Tonight!
Join us tonight at 9 PM for a huge Spring Break tweet chat where we’ll cover everything you need and want to know about the best week of the year. From finding last-minute deals to packing the right outfits to getting the most out of a spring break at home, we’ll be going through it all.
Sundays are for Procrastinating: Best Beauty DIY Videos
You didn’t leave all your work until Sunday night did you? What!?! You did. That’s okay. No stress. You’ll get it all done. We’re so sure that you’ll get it all done that we’re giving you a few more excuses to procrastinate.
Living Out Every Fashionista’s Dream: My Experience At New York Fashion Week!
The best thing about New York City in the middle of a very cold and dreary February is, obviously, Fashion Week. And it also happens to be the best thing about being an unpaid intern. This year I got the opportunity to cover a few fashion shows and presentations for my internship — and believe me when I say I couldn’t have been more excited to take on this particular task.
Candy Dish: Campus Scoop
• 3 cheap and chic outfits for going out
• Why being rejected might be the best thing that’s ever happened to you
• The best websites for procrastinating
• How to survive financially after graduation
• 8 ways to be greener and save money at college
• Meet the Alliance of College Editors
• Top 5 productivity apps for college students
5 Signs Your Friend is Really a Frenemy
Our generation, the trailblazers that we are, will leave a lot of different marks on this world, but none more significant than our ability to create new (and fabulous, mind you) words. Sexting. Legit. Facebooking. Fab. Whatevs. Whether we’re abbreviating them or combining them, we’re creating them, and we’re creating them with very specific purposes in mind.
Intro to Cooking: Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Following the healthy-but-good vibe, I bring you this week my spin on a recipe that has been making healthy foodies gaga for years: chocolate avocado mousse.
CC Beauty Live: To Match Or Not To Match?
You always hear beauty experts say, “Don’t match your makeup to your outfit.” I disagree. I think as long as you don’t look like one of Rainbow Brite’s sprites threw up all over you, then go for it. What’s wrong with a little coordination?
One-Month Challenge: No Eating After 10 p.m., Week Two
Make this challenge stop. PLEASE, make it stop! I’m failing at this challenge quite miserably, and it’s just so discouraging.
Candy Dish: Fashion & Beauty
• 10 wedges you’re going to want

• Get Michelle Obama’s glow
• Dress like Leighton Meester
• Steal her awesome style
• Michael Kors shares his makeup tips
• You can now own 3D sunglasses
• Prereqs for beauty