At some point in our lives we will all have to live with a roommate, whether it’s in college, when we’ve finally moved out of our parent’s house, or when we take that giant leap in our relationships. Whatever the situation may be, remember the piece of advice that we learned when we were kids: Treat others how you want to be treated.
I will preface my list by saying there are a few types of roommates that are not even worth trying to help. These are my top three to avoid at all costs: The harlot– brings anything with two legs into his/her bed; strings of strangers in the apartment are a big no-no. The dirt bag slob– falls asleep clutching a bottle of hot sauce on your bed. This person will never change. Lastly, the Squatter– doesn’t pay a dime, but somehow still thinks is entitled to live there. You’ll never get money out of this freeloader.
That being said, if you follow my guidelines you’ll not only get along better with your roommate, but you’ll love coming home!
It’s no surprise that behind some of the most admired men in history stood women of equal caliber and intelligence. Some of them were fashionable like Jackie Onassis. Some of them were down right wild like Bonnie Parker.
Either way, these ladies were successful for their gumption, class, and most of all their intelligence. Now I’m not saying if you do everything on this list you’ll end up the First Lady or the head of a fashion empire, but you will impress a few people and boost your confidence. What’s sexier than a woman who can outsmart a man?
Every time I see a banana, I can’t help but think of the health class scene in Never Been Kissed. Who else remembers that? They practice putting condoms on bananas, and it’s just as epically awkward as my high school health class.
I think we tend to assume that most people who have made it to college know how to use a condom. But a friend of mine is a peer health educator, and as part of a yearly event, her group challenges people to see if they can properly put on a condom. Using bananas, of course. And most people make at least one mistake. Yikes! When it comes to pregnancy and STDs, I don’t want any mistakes, ever.
Luckily, Trojan has our back. This video is a little silly, but it’s full of good information. A little reminder never hurts, so sit back, relax, and let the experts tell you how it’s done.
Fat Tuesday is rapidly approaching! This means we need to sew all our wild oats before Lent starts. If you’re a Lent participator, you have to give up something that you usually cannot do without, such as Facebook or sweets! Whether you’re Catholic or not, Mardi Gras (which is actually French for Fat Tuesday) is a universal celebration of letting loose and watching the good times roll. (History Lesson: The term Fat Tuesday refers to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lent season, which begins on Ash Wednesday.)
Most of us probably won’t be able to make it down to Louisiana on February 21st to party in the French Quarter with the rest of New Orleans, which is why I am here to help you out. I’ve come up with a list of eight ways that you can make it seem like you are right there in the action of Mardi Gras with all the other drunken hot messes without having to leave the comfort (or discomfort, let’s be real) of your dormitory. Read More »
How many times have you seen a magazine claiming to have “curly hairstyles” inside, only to open it up and find out what they really show are hairstyles for people with straight hair who want to get that curly look. There’s nothing for girls with naturally curly hair who want to flaunt their tresses au naturale. Don’t fret! Curlies, there are so many cute things you can do!!
In this new weekly column, I will search high and low on the internet for the cutest looks, tools and products…and I’ll give you info on how you can DIY at home. Also, if you ever have any issues you want me to tackle in a future post, vent your frustrations in the comments section below!
Here are eight styles I found this week that I can’t wait to try… Read More »
Throughout the past few years, our very own CC Beauty Live vlogger Caitlin, has been bringing us the best college beauty DIY tips out there. From teaching us how to correctly apply mascara to helping us master the art of braiding your own hair to showing us how to pull off the smoky eye — she’s covered it all!
And now, as we approach her 100th episode of CC Beauty Live, we’d like to look back at her five most popular episodes ever.
[The following is a guest post from our gal pals at CollegeFashion.net. These girls know their style. Seriously, if it weren't for them, we'd still be wearing JNCOs.]
Winter is in full swing. Whether you’re dealing with icy wind, slushy streets, or ceaseless snowfall, every college girl knows that winter weather means adjusting our wardrobes.
Bundling up in style, however, can present a variety of challenges – from finding cute and cozy layers, to worst of all, looking lumpy and frumpy. If you’re in need of some guidance on how to layer without looking lumpy or just some extra winter inspiration, consider this your handbook! Read More »
Tuffy Question: Hey, where all the lesbians at?! How come I never hear from you girls?!
Dear Tuffy Luv, I have been with my boyfriend for over a year and we are just crazy about each other, but we are still virgins. We were originally saving our virginity for religious/moral reasons, but we both changed our minds on that and want to have intercourse now. However, we each live in our parents’ homes and his family is super-religious. And if someone finds out, both of us will be in deep trouble. Apart from simply waiting, what can we do?
–All revved up with nowhere to go
Dear Revved,
What can you do?! Why, many a thing, young lass! Let’s see–
But first, let lil’ ol’ Tuffy just lil’ ol’ say: ALWAYS USE CONDOMS. In EVERY situation. In ANY genital exchange, with ANY gender. Okay?! CONDOMS. CONDOMS CONDOMS CONDOMS.
Okay, that said, first, I want to say that I am writing this advice to you, girl, assuming that you are of consenting age. Okay? Please, young ‘uns, wait till you’re ready. You should never feel pressure to have sex before YOU are ready to do it. No one tells you what to do with your body–you are your own and only your own.
So you just spent ten minutes of your morning de-puffing your eyes with spoons fresh from your freezer, but they still look tired and small. What’s a girl to do? No fear, just use these super simple tricks to make your eyes appear bigger, brighter, and more awake!
[Ever see something you want but don’t have the money to buy? Ever get sick of studying/watching TV and have the urge to get crafty and make things on your own? We know! Us too! We just don’t know where to start, which is why we got some of CollegeCandy’s craftiest writers to share their favorite DIY projects with everyone. These things are easy, fun and a great way to save some serious cashola.]
I was always a bangs girl. And by always I mean long after it was socially acceptable to have them. I even remember the monumental day when I finally listened to my stylist and grew those bad boys out. Too bad it was like 3 months before they started showing up in fashion magazines as the new “it” hairstyle.
Now bangs are everywhere and they add so much fierceness that I just have to have them back. And I can do it…all by myself.
Cutting your own bangs seems totally scary, but if you are careful and do it right, you can have a salon look without paying the salon price. So, grab some scissors, get in front of the mirror and get chopping. Read More »
[Ever see something you want but don’t have the money to buy? Ever get sick of studying/watching TV and have the urge to get crafty and make things on your own? We know! Us too! We just don’t know where to start, which is why we got some of CollegeCandy’s craftiest writers to share their favorite DIY projects with everyone. These things are easy, fun and a great way to save some serious cashola.]
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