2011 September

Archive for September, 2011

Body Blog: Should You Get a Flu Shot?
I got vaccinated for the swine flu and the regular flu. And it worked. No flu for me. Even though I had a good experience, I’m still never sure whether or not I should get a flu shot, and I’ve heard lots of my friends say the same. I’m not a medical professional, so I can’t give a recommendation on the topic, but I’ve put together some information about the pros and cons of the influenza vaccine to help you (and myself) to make the decision this fall.
Win the Ultimate Back to School Giveaway!
We’re teaming up with the latest and greatest in affordable college fashion, Rent the Runway, to bring you the ultimate back to school gift basket. We stocked this baby with the most awesome prizes imaginable and we’re already jealous of the winner.

Candy Dish: Their Other Dream Job
•If they weren’t famous…
•Our favorite movie couples
•A-listers when they were just soap stars
•Hottest student teacher romances from the movies
•The best Disney villain songs
•Can you keep covered during sex?
•Chris Zylka is the non-Andrew Garfield reason to watch Spiderman
The Weekly Ten: My Dream DVR
Thank god it’s fall TV time, I was beyond done with summer reruns and all of those teasers they kept throwing at us. I think we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief that Snookie is back in our lives.
Tweet to win a $100 Giftcard from MusicPound
Do you judge people by the contents of their iPod? Are you looking for an easier way to do this judging? Check out MusicPound.
Sundays are for Procrastinating: Bad Celebrity Commercials
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. This week we’re watching bad celebrity commercials.
True Story: I Dated A Younger Guy
A few days before my 23rd birthday, I met an amazing guy (let’s call him Matt). He was cute, had a great job, really liked me and overall just seemed like he had a good head on his shoulders. He was perfect for me, in every way but one — he was 20 years old, making him a good three years younger than me.

Candy Dish: Campus Scoop
•Pimp out your dorm walls
•A student guide to eating healthy, local foods
•The 6 types of college parents
•Dining hall DIY: Bruschetta
•Don’t drain your account at the bar
•For the sexiler and the sexiled
•Homesickness means new beginnings
10 Surprising Style Icons You Should Know
Yves St Laurent once said “Fashion fades, style is eternal.” I’ve always found this quote particularly interesting because it reminds us all that it’s not really so much about the clothes as it is about the way in which you wear the clothes. You can wear the most expensive outfit in the world, but that won’t guarantee you style. Style is personal. It comes from within. It’s unique and different and inspiring.
Into to Cooking: Quick Chicken Florentine Pasta
There is something about Fall that makes me crave pasta. Maybe it’s the fact that temperatures are cooling down, I’m wearing more clothes that in the summer, and the holidays are coming up. Or maybe I just really love pasta. Either way, I’m always looking for ways to make pasta dishes healthier, and this is one I dreamed up after enjoying a delicious (but calorie-heavy) Chicken Florentine at a restaurant.
CC Beauty Live: Half Up Twisted Bun
It’s been a while since we had a hair tutorial, so I thought it was about time! I’m pretty busy during the day, which means I don’t have a lot of time to do my hair. And you all know I don’t wash it every day, but it’s still a hassle to keep up with. So quick and easy hair styles are essential for me, and they probably are for you too.
I’m On A Boat: Sperry Rainboots
I will never be one of those girls who can pull off bright colored rain boots. Some ladies can rock ducks, pieces of lemon, or polka dots and look pretty good. Whenever I so much as tried them on I have flashbacks of elementary school, complete with dunk-a-roos and fruit roll ups. I just feel silly. And now that this California girl has found herself attending school in Pittsburgh, rain boots were no longer a fashion option but a necessity.
How to Get Ready for Class in 30 Minutes or Less
If I have learned one thing as an Economics major, it is that life is all about maximization. Maximize money, maximize efficiency, maximize time slept in. These lessons are applicable to college life outside the classroom, particularly when you are deciding between getting your beauty sleep and not looking like a hot mess for that 9 am class. I am pretty much the master of looking presentable in a jiffy.