I woke up this morning to see #whatyoufindinwomenshandbags trending on Twitter. I was intrigued. I mean you can a whole lotta stuff in my handbag. But it’s all pretty mundane and unexciting and not really worthy of a national Twitter trend. (Unless you consider a renegade tampon roaming my bag newsworthy.) However, I realized after looking at a few of these responses that I’m in the minority. People apparently have a whole lot of very interesting stuff just sitting in their handbags.

For example:

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Ever have that moment where you’re out shopping somewhere, looking like a hot mess, and you randomly glance over and from out of the blue you see your ex walking toward you? If you’re awkward like me, you look away, pretend not to see them and high tail it the hell out of there.

For many of us who are going back to our hometowns for Thanksgiving break, the possibility of seeing your ex boyfriend or girlfriend is very likely. This can be especially awkward if you broke it off just because you two were going to different schools. While this may not be the highlight of your break, you can follow some Do’s and Don’ts to make it as painless as possible. Read More »

On Sunday, I was a part of something truly magical: Quidditch on the Quad. Yes, you read that correctly. My university and place of employment put on the second annual Quidditch on the Quad tournament. I am fortunate to work for Creative Campus, an organization so innovative and awesome that it turns our campus into Hogwarts. Last year’s Quidditch tournament was great with over 400 students registered to play, but this year we more than doubled in team registration. Thousands of people surrounded the fields and Diagon Alley to watch Muggle Quidditch, which was been adapted from the Harry Potter books in 2005 by students at Middlebury College.

Quidditch has become an international sensation with over 400 teams in the United alone. Many schools have intramural Quidditch leagues and compete against other teams in the area. There are reports of the International Quidditch Association petitioning to make Quidditch an official NCAA sport. The Quidditch World Cup has been going on since 2007, and this year’s was held this past weekend in New York City. Quidditch isn’t just about bringing this magical sport to life; part of the mission is community outreach. Since Harry Potter was and is such an influential part of our generation, communities that play Quidditch make a point to raise money and awareness for literacy. All of the money we at Creative Campus earned for Quidditch on the Quad went to benefit Alabama literacy.

I’m constantly amazed by the community here in Tuscaloosa. I never thought when I came to school here that I would hear Denny Chimes play the Harry Potter theme song or be around so many people that would share a love for something that means so much to me. As I watched kids run around the Quad on Sunday, it brought me back to those days when I was reading Harry Potter as an escape for what was going on in my life and feeling comforted by the story. All was well. While Quidditch may seem ridiculous to some, what it stands for isn’t. If one kid left this campus on Sunday wanting to go home and read a book, I am a happy camper.

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Recently, we got the chance to interview Iliza Shlesinger, the first funny-gal to walk away with the Last Comic Standing title. After walking home a winner, we followed her comic genius on her personal twitter, @iliza. Now she plays the bad guy on the hot new dating show, Excused. The reality dating show is set to take off tonight on VH1, but check you can check the Facebook fan page for Excused to find out when and where the show will be playing on your network.

On the show, Iliza kindly excuses possible dates based on the first impression they give the contestant. Unlike other dating shows, you and I could be contestants on the show! (Tweet the show @excused for more details on how to participate.)

In between her busy schedule and hours of filming for the show, Iliza gave us the answer to a few burning questions we had on our kinky college minds…

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Is Britney Spears kicking herself or what?

Timberlake aside, there are plenty of celebrities out there who aren’t suing for paternity tests, sitting in rehab or recovering from nasty divorces. To remind you of the good guys, I’ve complied a list of 10 celebrities who we’d all like to go on a date with.

Good looks aside, these celebrities follow in Timberlake’s footsteps of being charming, kind and just all around good eggs. Granted I can’t actually confirm these character traits since I don’t know, nor will I probably ever know, them…but I just have a good feeling. Read More »

Thanksgiving weekend is always a good time. Lots of food, old high school friends, red Starbucks cups filled with gingerbread lattes (which I’ve already spotted…too soon?) and of course, the annual night before  Thanksgiving party. This night is always bound to be one of the craziest of the year, even though everyone swears this time will be different, it never is. Sometimes kids do the high school thang, (throwing a house party) but in case you go the bar, I have picked the perfect Thanksgiving dress for you from Rent The Runway.

You can also wear this dress for holiday parties back at school! Different people, same dress, same rental…

I love this Red Z spoke Zac Posen sweetheart dress. The color puts me the mood for the holidays and the detailing on the strap is fresh and interesting. Read More »

I don’t know about you, but lately, I’ve been swamped with assignments and midterms. Every single time I put one textbook down, I have to pick another one up. Many people, myself included, like to study in a super comfy outfit. For some that means sweats and hoodies, but me, I love a good, bulky sweater. Not only will it keep you warm enough to focus, it’s a versatile piece that you can actually wear outside of your house (as opposed to sweatpants). And I think I found my latest addition to my sweater wardrobe: the Topshop Knitted Aran Cable Jumper.

This cozy sweater is made of a cream wool-acrylic blend and knit in the beautiful Aran style. FYI: This style got its name from the Aran Islands off Ireland. The cables are a bit chunky, but not so big that they make you look plump. Despite being a delicate knit, it’s machine-washable (bonus for students!). And if that all wasn’t enough, it has adorable elbow patches with tiny cable-detail.

Like I said, I love wearing chunky sweaters while studying, so I decided to start with that outfit. Read More »

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It’s no secret that some guys have a little bit of a tough time saying those three little words. Sometimes the way we show our affection doesn’t exactly compute as to how you think we should or how you want us to show it. And we’ve all dealt with messes that that kind of misreading of signals can lead to. Why can’t more guys just say it and mean it and it be done with? That’s another Dude’s List for another time. Today, I want to let you in on some of the ways he can say “I love you” without actually having to say, well, you know… Read More »