May 5, 2011
- 6:00 pm
By CC Staff

So not only does this weekend mark Mother’s Day (you’re welcome for the reminder – now go order yo mama some flowers!), but it’s also the Kentucky Derby. Not gonna lie, a very deep part of my soul wants to experience the Kentucky Derby in all its bluegrass, Mint Julep, and sweet horse sweat glory.
And, of course, I really want to wear a big ass hat.
I have this theory about Derby hats. I mean, have you ever had a mint julep? It’s like the old man’s version of a Long Island. With that kind of sauce slipping down through your veins, you pretty much have to find a giant hat to cover your booze blush and wiggly buzzed eyes. And with that in mind, how many cocktails do you think these ridonkulous peeps tossed back? (On second thought, they might have had a few Juleps before they made the purchase….)
May 3, 2010
- 10:00 am
By CC Staff
Tags: breakup, celebrities at kentucky derby, conan o'brien 60 minutes, conan obrien, cool advertisements, derby hat, dump someone, Kentucky Derby, obama affair, social media, vera baker, white house, white house correspondants dinner
May 1, 2010
- 1:00 pm
By ccandylyndsey
A few weeks ago I was on the treadmill at the gym watching the preliminary festivities for the Kentucky Derby, when I realized what my life is missing.
Giant. Ornate. Hats.
For realzies; Derby-style hats are the sh*t, for multiple reasons. For one, like all hats, they immediately cover a bad hair day. But, Derby hats are so huge and ostentatious, they can also distract from a host of other problems, such as a bad face day (don’t lie to yourself, you know you’ve had one).
That said, in addition to helping to conceal appearance issues, Derby hats are also good for drawing attention in a crowd, because, let’s face it, how often are people wearing hats with two foot brims covered in netting and ribbons and feathers and roses? They’re perfect for meeting friends in a crowded area or helping a blind date pick you out at a bar.
Also, Derby hats = insta-glamour. Whether paired with a frothy tulle ball gown or jeans and a tank top, Derby hats make a lady instantly look fabulously feminine and alluring. Don’t believe me? Watch an Audrey Hepburn movie and then try to tell me megahats aren’t the sh*t. Read More »
Tags: audrey hepburn, bad face day, bad hair day, big hats, derby, derby hats, fashion, horse race, kentucky, Kentucky Derby, ornate hats, oversized hats, Style, the derby
April 30, 2010
- 10:00 am
By CC Staff

5 things to love about the Kentucky Derby.
Sale Alert: 50% off at New York and Co.!
At last – a reality show I won’t watch.
Julia Roberts is People’s most beautiful person. AGAIN.
Wow, way to cross the line, Enquirer.
Did Lea Michele get with Schu?!
Tags: derby, enquirer, glee, jolie pitt twins, julia roberts, Kentucky Derby, lea michele, new york and co., new york and co. sale, people's most beautiful people, spencer pratt, spencer pratt reality show
May 4, 2009
- 12:00 pm
By CC Staff

So, you studying for that last final?
Trying to push your way to the end?
Wondering what the hell you are supposed to do about this giant blue book exam now that you have successfully skipped every class the entire semester?
You might be totally screwed, but you also may have a chance to pull a Mine That Bird (that’s a Kentucky Derby reference) and come up from behind! And you can win a $100 Amazon gift card just for trying!
“But fantabulous CollegeCandy editors, how would I ever be able to do that!?”
I’m glad you asked, dear reader. Let me introduce you to Shmoop. Read More »
Tags: amazon.com, blue book, college exams, college student, contest, final exams, hamlet, Kentucky Derby, mine that bird, shmoop, study, study aid, study guide, texts from last night, tfln
May 1, 2009
- 5:00 pm
By Brithny - Duke University
Yay for May!
The April showers are (or should be) over, and it’s time for summer kick in. I can’t WAIT to be done with my exams (only one more… and 10 Red Bulls to go) and on the plane ride home.
The month of May is chock full of great things, and I am more than excited to get this party going. While we’re all winding down and getting ready to finish up the school year, don’t forget to enjoy all the fun things to do and celebrate this month:
1) It’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! (Yeah, I know, try saying that 10 times fast.) As an ABC (American-Born-Chinese), this celebration is near and dear to my heart. Even if you’re not Asian, you can still join us in celebrating this awesome holiday by making some scrumptious Chinese food, and I don’t mean the kind by General Tso. Laugh it up with my fellow Asian Russell Peters, probably the funniest guy alive, and watch this PSA too, brought to you by Dat Phan, another hilarious Asian comedian and stereotypical crazy cab driver.
2) At only 50 calories a cup, who doesn’t love those lovely red heart-shaped fruits we call strawberries? It’s National Strawberry Month, believe it or not (yes, even fruits get to have parties in their honor). It’s also National Salad Month! Throw a garden party and combine the two to make this Chinois Strawberry and Goat Cheese Salad, or this Arugula and Strawberry Salad. Speaking of strawberries, has anyone ever heard of strawberry meth? Sounds….tasty?
Read More »
Tags: asian pacific american heritage month, bbq, chinese food, chinese heritage, churchill downs, cinco de mayo, dance like a chicken day, dat phan, finals, Kentucky Derby, may, memorial day, Mothers Day, national salad month, national strawberry month, no tobacco day, russell peters, spring, spring showers, summer, summer break