So there’s been a lot of talk here on CollegeCandy lately about slut shaming, casual sex, and what exactly defines a girl as “whorey.” Instead of clearing all of that up for you with this post, I’m probably just going to create another grey area, but hey, that’s what life is all about, isn’t it?

Right. Okay.

So I want to talk to you ladies about one night stands. Casual sex. Hookups. Booty calls. Those guys you sleep with once and probably never see again. The reason I want to talk to you girls about this is because a lot of you are probably cringing right now, recalling your last one night stand, the last time you slept with a guy and then walked home in last night’s clothes, the last time you had casual sex and then felt guilty about it. In fact you’re probably feeling guilty all over again right now. And I want to tell you to stop. Stop cringing. Stop feeling guilty. Stop second guessing and over thinking and feeling bad about yourself. Because you know what? Casual sex is okay. And you know what makes it okay? The fact that you wanted to have casual sex.

Because when it comes down to it no one can set your boundaries for you but yourself. You define what is right and wrong for you, good and bad for you. You’re in control. And if you’re okay with it then just be okay with it. Don’t try to justify your actions or your reasons to anyone but yourself. If you’re okay with the way you live your life, then, really, that’s all that matters.

Not being all that big on the one night stand myself, it took me a while to figure out how I wanted to approach this post. And of course my musings (just like everything else in life) brought me back to Carrie Bradshaw and Co. The Sex and the City girls. If anyone could make you feel less guilty about doing what feels right in the moment and going after what you want it would be these ladies. Read More »

While you continue to cope with April showers, I’m here to remind you that it’s nearly time for May’s flowers! If the rain has you in a slump that not even Cee Lo on repeat can get you out of, you might have to take some more drastic measures. Like busting out those spring clothes that channel your cheery, summer self.

And what better way to channel spring than with bright, happy florals?

Even though the flowers might be a little scarce in your area at the moment (hell, even the sun is scarce in my part of town), now’s the time to start pulling out your bright-colored, floral print items for spring. Why? Well, for one thing, maybe that great floral top will inspire Mother Nature to get a move on with the spring weather. And if that doesn’t work, well, at least you’ll be looking splendidly springy until she does.

The wonderful and surprising thing about spring florals is that there really is something for every kind of style; there are lots of small floral prints in light colors if you like to dress girly, and large graphic floral prints in bright colors for those of you looking to make more of a splash (and not the April rain puddle kind). From skirts to dresses to bags to undies (??), everything’s coming up florals this season. And here are 15 items to get your garden wardrobe started. Read More »

What’s the last thing Hollywood needs right now?

A new reality tv show? Nah. If it can survive Bachelor Pad it can survive anything.

A YouTube obsession? After Rebecca Black I really don’t think anyone could compete.

A combination between the two? Why yes, I think that would be a bit much. So of course that’s what we’ve got on our hands right now. Ladies, may I be the first to tell you about the new album PopEater calls a “bass-thumping, synth-heavy dance track filled with defiant lyrics aimed at “cheeky tongue waggers.” May I be the first (and hopefully the last) to tell you about Real Housewives star, Simon van Kempen’s new album, I Am Real.

But before I send you off to listen to this masterpiece, I thought we should all take a little trip down memory lane and remind ourselves of a few of the other reality stars who have made the jump to autotuned iTunes singles. Grab your barf bag; it’s gonna be a bumpy ride. Read More »

As much as it pains me to say, finals season is coming. For some, you’ve still got a few weeks before all hell breaks loose. For others, there are only 7 days between you and those dreaded cram-everything-you’ve-learned-in-the-past-three-months-into-a-100-questions tests. Needless to say, it’s a stressful time of year that always sneaks up on us, no matter how many syllabi we have or how much we tell ourselves that we’re going to start studying three weeks in advance.

So, since we’re really getting down to the wire here, I’ve compiled a little survival guide to help all of us get through the most stressful time of a college student’s life. May these 7 things (and the force) be with us all:

Evernote: For those of us that are a little on the scatterbrain side of things, check out Evernote. It will organize all of those pesky notes and due dates that seem to pile up during this time of year, and keep track of important due dates..i.e. that 10-page paper due in a week. The site even offers different ways to upload your info, i.e. picture message, text message, tweet, email, manual, or by their browser add-on. Basically, you have no choice but to be organized and on top of your game.

5-Hour Energy: Put down the Four Loko, and pick up a 10-pack of 5 Hour Energy. No, I’m not condoning abusing energy drinks, but I am saying that this stuff works like a dream for those all-nighters or early mornings when you just need something to keep you going. I know that the commercials may seem pretty lame, but it really works. People who use it on the reg report no crash effect and little to no jittery feeling after. Read More »

With Earth Day happening tomorrow, we at CollegeCandy have been thinking a lot about our carbon footprint and the many ways we can reduce it. Since there are only a few of us up in here, it’s easy to make small changes that will have a big impact. Like reusing coffee cups and water bottles. And printing on both sides of the paper. And keeping the window closed when the heat or A/C is on.

See? Easy breezy.

But then we think about all our college ladies out there and the campuses you live on with thousands of other students. And all that waste. Between the electricity, food, water, and everything else college students use and toss, colleges waste a lot. Just think of all the lights that are constantly on in every building or the cafeteria food that doesn’t get eaten at the end of the day. There are so many wasted resources on college campuses and until recently, that was just the name of the game. But in the past few years tons of colleges have found ways to combat that, reduce their carbon footprint and be more earth friendly.

Here are just a few things your college might be doing to make Mother Nature proud! Read More »

Every girl needs a good purse (or 12). Whether you’re going for groceries or running from class to class, they are simply essential for holding all your, uh, essentials. Each week, I’m going to show you a fashionable, yet functional purse for the college crowd and let you know why you absolutely need it! I apologize ahead of time to your bank account.

Now that hot weather has started to creep in, I’m seeing girls busting out of their shirts their brightly-colored bags. Turquoise, hot pink, neon orange – I’ve seen, and loved, it all. After all, summer is the perfect time to rock a daring purse; all the scenery around is bright and sunny,  flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and you’re walking on the boardwalk, sporting a handbag in a spectacular shade!

Marc by Marc Jacobs is a fantastic line for college gals. It’s designed by the legendary Marc Jacobs, but designed to suit our less-than-stuffed wallets. Although still in the high-end range, the dream of owning of a Marc by Marc bag is within reach, unlike a straight up Marc Jacobs (which cost over $1,000 each). Despite releasing new purses each season, Marc by Marc has a few classics that are kept in stock all the time, including the ever-popular Huge Hillier Hobo (woo alliteration!). It’s consistently one of the best-selling of the brand and for good reason! Read More »

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Recently, Hayden Panettiere stopped by the Ellen show to promote Scream 4 and casually mentioned the fact that some of her fans approach her and ask how how she has sex with her boyfriend. [Crickets] That’s a little personal, right? Right. But people are genuinely curious, seeing as Hayden barely scrapes 5’0″ while her boyfriend is 6’5″…and a boxer. Immediately, this anecdote blasted through the gossip-sphere and most comments expressed sentiments that boiled down to, “that must be so awkward/impossible/unsexy.”

To which I say: Whatever.

I’m sure some of you lovelies have, had, or will have a partner who is way bigger or way smaller than you. It happens. A hottie is a hottie, even if you only come up their waist or they only come up to your boobs, or if they’re practically a wrestler and you’re 87 pounds soaking wet. Sure, if you and your partner are drastically different builds, you’re probably going to work a little bit harder to maneuver yourselves into comfortable positions. But just like penis size isn’t the end-all and be-all of great sex, neither is body size. Read More »

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For everyone who’s ever had a pregnancy scare, there’s nothing, well, scarier. As soon as you’re a day  late..it’s over. The panic starts to rush in and you can’t stop thinking about it; in the shower, while you’re getting ready, through class.  As soon as 3pm hits you rush to CVS and buy the first pregnancy test you see.

You get home, pee on the stick, and three magical minutes later, you find the result.

Well, unless you sign up to receive a free at home pregnancy test from onefreepregnancytest.com , then you also receive a nice little (actually really long) letter from your potentially unborn child.

I wish I was kidding.

It seems that one pro-life group has taken to offering free at-home pregnancy tests as a means to spread their pro-life message. Except, until now, no one really knew that’s what was happening. Girls just thought they were saving some money; not that they were about to receive a letter from the unborn child they may or may not be having, pleading with them to let him or her live.

I understand that pro-choice vs. pro-life is a huge debate, and one which people get quite passionate about, but this just seems to take things a bit too far.

Read the letter then tell us what you think.