Being awkward is an art form honed over many weekends spent singing out-of-key karaoke and talking about people when they’re right behind you. Of course there are a variety of ways you can be awkward, and not all of them are created equal. Surely it’s worse to be the awkward girlfriend than it is to simply be the awkward girl in class, right? Not necessarily. While we’ll likely explore both of those scenarios in the future, today I’m going to teach you how to be the awkward girl at the bar. Because she’s everyone’s favorite. Duh.
It’s not easy being awkward. You need to remind yourself of this simple fact every time you see someone out and about actin’ a fool. It takes an unnatural amount of ignorance, indifference and social ineptitude to truly be the mayor of Awkwardtown Saloon. Fear not, perfectly-average CC fans! Keep reading and perhaps one day you can be as cringe-worthy as the girl in the purple fringe skirt enthusiastically grinding against the guy who simply DNGAF. Read More »
Somewhere down the line I realized that women don’t dress for men but rather for women. I think, for the most part, guys don’t really care what we’re wearing as long as we’re there and paying attention to them. They don’t know what high-waisted pants are or that wedged heels are back in for summer, they just know that we wear clothes and we usually look pretty hot wearing them. I’m not saying that they don’t appreciate the effort that we take time out of our day to look nice for a date or a party, but they’re not really analyzing the outfit like women do. Guys say things like, “You look amazing!” Girls say something like, “I love that necklace!” Girls look at the detail, men look at the big picture. (Ah, and it’s true for relationships in general with men!)
While men don’t pay too much attention to our wardrobe, I will say that there a a few things that we can wear (or not wear for that matter) that will make his heart flutter. I have gathered this list from 1) personal experience, 2) magazine articles I’ve been reading since I was 13 and 3) romantic comedies. And while these 9 options are a surefire way to get any guy to drool a little, the most important thing a girl can wear is confidence!
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Katie is finishing up her undergrad at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. She enjoys wasting hours on Facebook and tweeting things no one cares about. When asked the question, “Do you do marathons?” She promptly responds, “Of course! Which show?” Follow her @KatieGarrity! Or read her personal blog where she talks about Ryan Gosling and hummus a lot here!
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February 24, 2012
- 5:00 pm
By Khalea - Howard University
On my university’s campus, seeing a (seemingly) happy couple walking hand in hand across our Yard is as rare as a Blue Ivy sighting. Undergrad lovin’ is a sketchy subject – partly because of our crappy male-female ratio, but mostly because no one knows how to define a relationship. We’re always talking about them, though.
Last week as I waited in an office to get my résumé revised, I chatted with some old coworkers. I posed a simple question: How was your Valentine’s Day?
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October 25, 2011
- 9:30 am
By Amanda-Bloomsburg University
Unfortunately, when it comes to girls there is no “She’s Just Not That Into You” book to prepare you for the art of the pick-up. The first impression can make or break you, and you certainly don’t want to embarrass yourself (or, worse yet, bruise that fragile male ego) by going after a girl who just isn’t interested. Don’t push too hard for a girl unless you are sure she wants it, and take it from me — if a woman likes you, you’ll know it.
Here’s how to tell:
1. We sneak a peak at you whenever possible. Most of us ladies don’t want to make it too obvious, so we’ll secretly stare at you. Whether it be from behind a computer in the library or from behind a book in class. Chances are, if we dig you, we’ll be trying to catch a glimpse of all you have to offer. If you just so happen to catch us, we’ll turn away as quickly as you can say 1-2-3.
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September 23, 2011
- 6:00 pm
By Amanda - Wisconsin
Flirting tricks guaranteed to backfire
We’re excited about Sofia Vergara’s clothing line
Proof that Courtney Stodden is not all real…looking
Celebrate Singles Week with these great ideas
How men and women differ on their views of infidelity
It’s Glee, Muppet style
Best dressed celebs at London Fashion Week
Racism in fashion
When celeb couples start dressing alike
Fall is in the air
August 31, 2011
- 1:00 pm
By Michelle - College of Idaho
Ladies, we have all been there. It’s summer. There’s a bonfire. You look fabulous in your bikini. You’ve had a drink (or two… or three…). And that guy is hot. And you just want him to notice you and become your cabana boy for the next three months. It happens. But there is a very thin line between flirty and creepy.
Fortunately for you fabulous CollegeCandy readers, I’ve devised a simple yet effective checklist to ensure that your fine-tuned flirting skills do not wander into stalker territory. Read More »
August 3, 2011
- 10:00 am
By CC Staff
What reality show could save Charlie Sheen?
What are your pre-date nerves?
Is there such a thing as shameless flirtation?
The best fragrances for this summer
Fun things to do in an elevator
Are all men just giant children??
Paris wore a dress from JCPenny’s…and so can you!
It pays to play with your food
How to tell him he’s doing it wrong
May 16, 2011
- 6:00 pm
By CC Staff
December 22, 2010
- 1:00 pm
By CC Staff
The following is a guest post by our (nerdy yet totally helpful) friends at Hack College. Check ‘em out for all your techy needs. They’re like the nerdy boyfriend you never had but always needed.
In case your campus missed out on likealittle.com‘s viral explosion during your finals, you should probably check it out once everyone gets back to school and the hormones start raging. The amusing service allows anybody to flirt anonymously from across the room. You simply say where you are on campus, your target’s hair color and gender, and a flirty message. The publicly available flirts become an incredibly amusing Twitter-like list for all to enjoy. Read More »
December 20, 2010
- 6:00 pm
By CC Staff
Reality Shows We Miss
Comedy is So In This Season
New Round of Shops at Target!
Unscripted With MIB 3
Most Controversial Comedies
