Archive for June, 2011

Candy Dish: She Wants to Be the Next Kate Middleton

The 10 most ridiculous items on Kim Kardashian’s wedding registry

Really really nasty fried food

Why we’re madly in love with Jason Stackhouse

Get beachy waves without the sandy mess

Why Fergie sometimes looks prego

The 5 people you should avoid dating at all costs

Which songs do you think Glee should cover next?

The ‘Friends With Benefits’ Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis PSA

The famous Gaga meat dress is going to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame


Pants or No Pants? An Easy Guide For You

It’s a fairly common occurrence for celebs to forget their pants. From Gaga to Britney, we’ve seen it happen so many times that it hardly surprises us anymore. They have so many places to be, it must be tough remembering to cover their lower halves all the time.

But sometimes we have to wonder, why would you think it’s okay to show up to certain events sans pants? I know it’s hot, but I wore pants today, and so can you.

So when is it appropriate to forget your pants, and when is it completely out of the question?

No pants necessary:

At the pool. Goes without saying.

In your room. Save the AC, drop the drawers.

Music festivals. If you find someone wearing pants at one of these sweat-fests, they’re most likely unconscious from heat exhaustion. Check their pulse.

Pants, please:

At work. You may soon be unemployed if you think otherwise. Just saying.

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Ask the Dude: Real Men Like Curves

Dear Dude,

I just bought my first bikini ever about two days ago for this summer and I’m 20 years old but, the problem is that I’m a curvy girl. My friends say I shouldn’t care what people think and I should be comfortable in my own skin especially in clothes. I’ve let body images in society get the best of me to the point where I won’t even let myself have fun at the pool or beach because I’m too scared of what people think. I keep hearing two sides to the story that it’s fine if a curvy girl wears a bikini and then I’ve heard other wise. So what would you say to curvy girls in bikinis?

Sincerely,

Insecure Bikini
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Coed Dorms: Why Aren’t They the Norm?

What’s all the ruckus about coed dorms?

The president of Catholic University was in the news today announcing that the school would begin to phase out coed dorms and resort to the “old fashioned” way of living: single sex dormitories. The school has decided to take these measures as a means to battling “binge drinking and casual hook-ups.”

Hmm, this reminds me of that moment when I was younger and my mom said “don’t touch the stove” and of course, if you tell a toddler not to do something, they’re instantly on a mission to do the complete opposite — just to see what will happen.

But back to the topic at hand: segregating the guys from the girls won’t necessarily stop the casual hook-ups and binge drinking. That’s partially what college is all about! (Well that and your education of course!)

So it won’t matter if you have to go across the hall or across the campus; students are going to continue to drink & hook up as they please.

But I digress. I suppose there are a few pros and cons to having coed dorms.

Pros:
- gender neutral dorms promote a more LGBT-friendly campus.
- couples have the option of co-habitating
- coed dorms promote a more communal feel to campus living (uh, not sure of anyone’s noticed but the single sex homes aren’t doing too well in the real estate market. That was a joke by the way.)

Cons:

- More hooking up (yeah right)
- Binge drinking (um, have you ever been to a frat party? Those guys can drink until they can’t feel their toes: no girls necessary!)
- Safety: perhaps school admins are fearful of “domestic” violence issues increasing with guys & girls living together
- Enforcement: having single sex dorms would obviously require extra security/ or RAs. Some one would need to monitor the dorms at all times to make sure that people aren’t sneaking in.

So here’s my biggest issue: You can’t request to live in a single sex neighborhood, or to work with only girls or only guys when looking for a job, so why make dorms that way?

If colleges are supposed to prepare us for the “real world,” why are some of these institutions so against the norms of the real world? If you ask me, transitioning from coed dorms to single sex dorms is backwards, and anti-progressive. What do you think?


Candy Dish: Hump Day

Why Women Really Fake Orgasms

Who Doesn’t Love Outlandish Celebrity Sex Claims?

A Man’s Guide to the Bedroom

Sex and the City Does Some Good

 Cities That Are Gettin’ Freaky

5 Sexy Ways to Enjoy A Heat Wave

What To Do When He Can’t Get It Up

Another Lesbian Blogger Turns Out to be a Man

Convos to Fill First Date Lulls

10 Lies Men Admit to Telling

Sex Tips from Flicks

Avoid the Temptation to Sleep With Bartenders 


In Our Makeup Bag: Wet ‘n Wild Walking on Eggshells

What It Is:
Wet ‘n Wild Walking on Eggshells Color Icon Trio

Why This Should Be in Your Bag:
Budget and drugstore beauty brands are a college gal’s best friend. I obviously love my makeup, but sometimes I can’t afford to even step foot in Sephora for fear of falling in love with a product outside of my price range. Drugstore brands are a good way to tide yourself over during a bank account dry-spell, especially when they pump out quality products.

Wet ‘n Wild has been around for as long as I can remember. My first nail polishes were Wet ‘n Wild, way way back in the day. They’ve been good for those “one timers” (as in, you wear it one time and chuck it out without feeling guilty), but have recently started putting out a line of eye shadows that rival the best! Seriously, there are MAC dupes in these palettes! I knew I had to check this out and picked up Walking on Eggshells, a tame mix of white, brown and peach.

How To Use It:
The imprinting on the shadows make application pretty darn easy. The look that Wet ‘n Wild have come up with (peach on eyelid, brown in crease and then white as a highlight) is really pretty! However, I’ve been liking a slightly different combo of peach on the lid, white in the inner corner and then a smidgen of brown to line my upper and lower lashes. For a cheap trio, it’s surprisingly versatile – my favorite word!

CC Rating: A+

Trust me, I’m just as shocked as you are that this is getting an A+. A drugstore trio is beating out high-end beauty brands? You betcha! The shadows in this trio are super smooth and blendable and have gorgeous shimmer to them. They are so dimensional and make for a perfect everyday palette that swings a few ways.

I can’t wait to get my paws on the other trios in this collection! I’ve heard great things about the quality of the other color combos and have been assured that Walking on Eggshells isn’t just a fluke. Well done Wet ‘n Wild! If you’re looking for a cheap beauty fix, check out the Color Icon Trios!

[Need some new makeup but not sure what to buy? Check out Alex's other beauty reviews here.]


This Post Grad Life: Is My Office Chair Going to Chunk Me Up?

[Life after college is different for every single grad. While some might be going to grad school, others enter the real world in attempts to make their dreams come true pay off their student loans. We've been following Charlsie on her post-grad journey since September, but now it's time to check see what someone else's post-grad life brings.  (But don't worry - Charlsie will still be writing!) So ladies, allow me to introduce you to Brittany and her tumultuous life after college.]

Things are getting a little depressing on the post-grad front.

At night, I enjoy watching The Biggest Loser while I shove a ton of pizza down my throat because I’m so malnourished from a busy day at work. I don’t point and laugh, but I certainly indulge in one of those internal chuckles and self-satisfaction that I don’t have ripples the size of a tidal wave on my hips.

During the day, I sit at my desk chair and mindlessly dig into my almond jar for protein and a source of movement. I get up to take a well deserved pee after constantly drinking water at my desk or to occasionally waltz over to the local coffee shop to chug some more caffeine venom in espresso shot form. Sometimes, I chose to accompany my coffee with a apple caramel muffin. Why? Because I’ve been working so hard all day and it’s only $1.49! The best part of all this is I go back to my desk, hunch over my keyboard, write an email or five and eat the muffin faster than you can say, “typo.” Read More »


Older Men Hefner’s Ladies Should Be Dating


Here at College Candy, we have nothing against dating older men. In fact, we’re pretty into it. They have money, jobs, wisdom, that sexy older-man look, money…

Anyway, one of the older celebs whose allure we’ve never been able to figure out is Hugh Hefner. And apparently his new ex-fiance didn’t like him that much either. Crystal Harris, the 25-year-old model who was set to tie the knot with Hefner Saturday, June 18, apparently called off the wedding after a “change of heart,” according to Hefner’s Twitter. Or possibly a change of contact lens prescription, I don’t know.

Either way, we would like to take this opportunity to point out a few older men that girls like Crystal SHOULD be dating instead of Hef. Here’s to you, baby boomers.



Celebrity Chic on the Cheap: Liv Tyler is Bold in Blue

[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 (like Lake Bell) are spending $5,000 and more on an ensemble, you an spend way less...and save the rest for Margarita Mondays.]

I think Liv Tyler has given up any and all aspirations of being an actress, and now focuses solely on showing up to red carpet events (in between being embarrassed by her father’s pervy remarks on American Idol).

She has an uncanny ability to arrive looking more fabulous than anyone else. She has this detached, almost frigid aura that is alluring, and since she doesn’t give you any personality, you’re basically forced to be awed by her beautiful sense of style.

Liv is trendy, so her style is constantly changing, but she’s still unpredictable. She’s embracing the minimalist trend this summer, where the ensembles are low-key, and there’s only one eye-catching piece. I am totally on board with this, because I find it way too hot to weigh myself down with accessories and chunky layers. Read More »


Candy Dish: She Realized He Was Old?

The wedding is off for Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris

Guess who recently confessed to smoking weed occasionally

What’s considered bad dirty talk?

5 ABC Family characters we want as our new BFF

15 Cute and affordable beach cover-ups

Get Twilight’s Christian Serratos’ cute summer dress

8 essential food staples you need in your kitchen

Cracking the college code

Best summer nail colors