Archive for July, 2011

TV Shows That Should Be Movies

We were all bummed when Fox announced way back in 2006 that we would no longer see the ridiculous antics of the Bluth family in Arrested Development because apparently no one understood their humor or something. I mean, the family runs a banana stand. Do you even need me to tell you that’s funny? Also, Michael Cera was chubby then, and it was ridiculously cute to watch him flirt with his cousin.

Anyway, there’s been a lot of talk recently (and apparently the rumors are true this time) about an Arrested Development film in the works. Seeing as this could possibly be the best idea I have ever heard, I’m pretty pissed that I didn’t come up with it myself. So that got me thinking, what are some other TV shows that would do great on the big screen? Read More »


Baggin’ Out: The Extras’ Rachel Bag

[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 the summer heat is here to stay, my time has been filled with days shopping or walking around town and nights on bar patios or at backyard BBQs. I’m realizing that my heavy, leather purses aren’t quite as suited to the summer weather as I previously thought, and I’ve been on the search for a summery, mid-size purse that I can take from day to night. And I think I’ve found a great option in the Rachel Bag from The Extras.

This faux-leather purse comes in a summery shade of yellow, but has enough undertones and brown detailing to also carry you into fall. There are 2 methods of carrying: a shorter top handle and a longer, adjustable strap so you can wear it crossbody. It’s also a good size at 14′ L x 10′ H x 5.5′ D; smaller for a day bag, but generous for an evening clutch. Read More »


33 Celebridogs!

Isn’t it just the cutest thing when celebrities tune out of their crazy lifestyle to spend time with their furry companions? Even though they have to put on some ridiculous disguise just to walk their pup around town, I don’t think there’s anything more adorable than seeing Ryan Gosling carry his dog, George, through the airport or watching Justin Bieber give his pooch a smooch.

Check out 35 of our favorite celebridogs that we just want to adopt and cuddle up with… Read More »


Candy Dish: Oh Captain, My Captain

Captain America loses to Jimmy Fallon…in beer pong

Don’t do this to your boyfriend….ever

Draco Malfoy: The delivery boy

Shocking things men don’t like…according to Cosmo

Last minute costume ideas before tonight’s premiere!

Jake Gyllenhaal is definitely a manly man

20 mental barriers you need to let go of

5 Reasons to throw away your old makeup

Can we all agree that Ohio is the weirdest state?


Sexy Time: First Date Nookie

I fail to see anything wrong with having sex on the first date.

This flies in the face of conventional dating wisdom. Apparently, first date sex is so much more than “I think you’re sexually attractive and I would like to do it with you.” No, apparently boning on the first date means that you’re slutty, that you’re not interested in getting to know the other person, that it completely ruins any chance at a lasting relationship. I’m not sure where these ideas have come from, but they are definitely not universal truths. There are a lot of dynamics that come into play when sex and relationships are concerned, and most of them are completely socially constructed. If you go out with someone, and you have a delightful time, and the sparks are flying, and you end up naked and entangled in each other, that in and of itself does not doom your relationship.

What causes a relationship to either fail or succeed after this point is completely up the parties involved. If one or both people have absorbed the incredibly dysfunctional and reductive notion that there is a difference between people you date and people you f*ck, and never shall the two intersect, then of course having sex early on is not going to work out. It is a conscious choice to not consider someone you have sex with to not be dating material  There is that terrible phrase, “Why buy the cow if you can get the milk for free” that never ceases to make me cringe, but unfortunately, perfectly sums up a lot of people’s dating philosophy. But really, is sex really supposed to be the ultimate goal of a relationship? Isn’t a relationship supposed to be based on mutual respect, companionship, support, and encouragement, among many other things? Having sex with someone does not at all hinder the possibility of cultivating all of these things.

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Top 5 Reasons to Be A College Candy Intern

So you need an internship for the fall, but you don’t know where to apply. Never fear, my friends, I’ll help you with this one.

The obvious answer is CollegeCandy. Why, you ask? Because CollegeCandy interns are the classiest, wittiest, most awesome people in the world, and isn’t that exactly what you want to be? Yes. If that didn’t convince you, here are the top 5 reasons that being a CollegeCandy intern is great.

1. Regular days in the office involve harassing Bieber fans and eating large amounts of candy. Chasing mobs of 13 year old girls while hopped up on sugar is one of the highest forms of entertainment you can find.

2. Free stuff. Like condoms. And hair products.

3. The people are great. And I’m not just saying that because my editor will be reading this. I mean, can’t you tell by all of our fabulous posts that we are just the most fun people you will hang out with like, ever? [Editor note: wow, intern Chelsea...laying it on THICK. But we'll take it!]

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5 Things My Friends Do That Piss Me Off

No matter how amazing your besties are, there are bound to be a few things they do that irk you a bit. Whether its always texting or being freakishly late to everything, even best friends roll through life a little bit differently. I think we are all entitled to some pet peeves, don’t you? It’s nothing that a little talking followed by The Bachelorette and cookies can’t fix.

1. Getting Upset When I Don’t Read Every Line of Every Article and Watch Every Single Youtube Video They Send: And they send a whole lot. I have a life people… Gotta make time to watch Keeping Up With the Kardashians. And I know you find little animals hilarious, but I don’t need to watch anymore lemur videos.

2. Forgetting to Return Borrowed Clothing: It’s a wild goose chase at the end of every semester and I now fully understand that cliché. I really like it when you borrow things (it justifies an expensive purchase or two) but just return them ok? Preferably without evidence of your blackout. Read More »


Candy Dish: Beware of Dinner Parties

Greatest spoof ever: Funny or Die’s ‘Mob Wives’

Ron Swanson’s mustache is getting it’s own story line

Red flags to look for in online dating

5 ways to make a graceful exit on a bad date

Swimsuits for every body type

15 celeb couples with some height issues

How to wear white without breaking the bank

Fantastic old school Harry Potter products

The pitfalls of the summer cold

Selena doesn’t think Justin Bieber is the one


Remembering Brad Pitt: Hot, Fit and Single

Oh, Bradley. What have you gone and done now? Not that I ever thought you were going to walk out on Angie, but after hearing the news of the big upcoming nuptials (a.k.a. The American Royal Wedding)…it all just feels so final.

Granted, the woman you left Jen for is getting you after your prime — that’s how karma works, after all — and you’ve been experimenting with some questionable facial hair styles lately. But still. You were hot. And most days you still are. So in honor of Brad’s (*ahem* second) wedding, we here at CollegeCandy figured Brad Pitt fans needed a moment to look back and mourn the loss of our favorite Hollywood bachelor. Read More »


Ask A Dude: Why Do Guys Show Interest Then Bail?

Dear Dude,

Ok so I met this guy at a party (as all great stories seem to start), we really hit it off and we ended up leaving and going to his place. We hooked up and then got some food. While we were eating he said “You’re like my ideal woman.” I assumed that it was a line and didn’t take it too seriously (after all, we were still fairly drunk) but I smiled, laughed and said thanks.  He gave me a ride home (Since he had to be at work at 3am. He’s an EMT.) and held my hand the entire way and gave me his sweatshirt. (OK, before I continue you should know I’m new to the world of casual sex, and automatically assumed that none of these acts were sincere, but rather just things he does to every girl – I know, my bad.). So you can imagine my surprise when he actually texted me the next day. We ended up talking ’round the clock for a week and hooked up again. We continued constantly texting for another week and he invited me over to a party at his place and I met all his friends and it was really fun – and we hooked up a third time. Two days later I texted him to see if his dog was ok (she had thrown up the morning of hookup #3). That was our last conversation. After two weeks of silence I texted him a simple “Hey, how’ve you been?” and didn’t get a reply. Two more weeks and now I find that he unfriended me on facebook. Read More »