Glamour Says the Darndest Things: October Edition

It’s clear that Glamour hates Lea Michele as much as I do. (Yes, I said it. Lea Michele emits this aura of entitled smugness that I cannot help but to scrunch up my nose at. Also, Glee is awful. Grownup Kidz Bop interpretations of songs + stale caricature characters? I’ll pass.) I can’t deny the girl is gorgeous, though. But on the cover, Lea looks stiff and mildly crazy. With way too much mascara on. And the inside photos are no better – in one, she bears an uncomfortable resemblance to Sarah Palin.

No, thank you.

I will say, though, this fall’s trends make for some gorgeous spreads. And maybe I was too blinded by velvety pumps and pearl-embellished bags to find any one particular article especially cringe-worthy. I couldn’t help but notice that random lines of crazy were sprinkled throughout. So thank you for these little gems, Glamour.

Glamour says: Only on R. Patz can [a maroon suit] look sexy.
Jasmine says: Are we really still pretending this guy is anything other a greasy, grungy 20-something who happened to get lucky and sign onto a perplexingly popular franchise? Let’s be real, if you saw Robert Pattinson walking down the street, 98 percent of us would not give this kid another look.

Glamour says: Wearing a black and white striped cardigan makes for a “fiercer look.”
Jasmine says: Whitney Port and Jennifer Lopez were the celebrities who were examples of this silly assertion. Enough said. Read More »


Candy Dish: Fashion & Beauty Mania

Want to get Lea Michele‘s red carpet look?

How to wear the latest hair trend

A young Anna Wintour

A chic fall outfit for before it gets cold

Awesome Target find!

Do we like Jessica Simpson’s clothing line?


Candy Dish: Vampires Sweep Teen Choice Awards

Color me not-suprised.

But who was best dressed of the night?

Oh no! What did they do to Lea Michele?

Nick Lachey wants a reality show career.

Surprise! Taylor Momsen says something stupid!

Does bad sex have to be a dating deal breaker?


Candy Dish: It’s Kentucky Derby Time!

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?!


Candy Dish: Justin Bieber Sets the Record Straight

Justin Bieber is way cooler than those Disney stars.

Kara DioGuardi lets it all hang out.

5 fun ways to embrace the braid.

Damn! Lea Michele looks hot at the Glee premiere!

Tom’s Shoes are getting mighty cute this season.

What’s with all the DWTS drama?!


Countdown to Glee: The 5 Best Musical Moments

Last fall, I raced back to my dorm every Wednesday night to join in the “Glee” weekly viewing party in my friend’s room. Although we would regularly hang out and watch television, and at least sit and later discuss our other favorite shows, we would all drop whatever we were doing (even if it was a 12-page paper due the next day) and set aside special time to get together to watch the sensation that is “Glee.”

Fox’s quirky musical actually released its pilot the summer before, and a bunch of my friends told me it was more than worth watching. The pilot was amazing, and definitely had me interested, but after watching a few episodes when the season started in the fall, I was hooked. “Glee” provides the fun of musicals with the brilliance of sitcoms that I thought had died amid the “reality TV” craze.

Seriously, have you seen what’s on television these days? I can feel my brain cells dying just knowing shows like these exist (start at the 11 second mark). Read More »


If Tina Fey Is Ugly, I’m Doomed

You might have noticed that lately, magazines and TV are being applauded for finally displaying “average” looking women. From America Ferrara starring on Ugly Betty, to Tina Fey on 30 Rock, to Glamour giving Crystal Renn her own spread, it seems like the media industry was actually making some headway in this department!

But here’s the thing- Crystal Renn is actually smaller than the average lady (and I’m willing to bet she’s not overweight by medical standards), America Ferrara is stunning, and as for Liz Lemon? She’s hot! I mean, you can’t slap glasses and a sense of humor on a gal and turn her ugly!

A recent post by Feministing examines my point in more detail. Author Chloe poses the question, “if Tina Fey, Lea Michele and America Ferrera are ugly, what hope is there for the rest of us?” Amen, sister Chloe! I’ve always been frustrated with the jokes about Michele being ugly (would anyone else give their right arm to look like her!?), and the Liz Lemon-bashing has never resonated with me either. Yeah, these characters might have some unfortunate wardrobe choices, but let’s face it – they’re (WAY) better lookin’ then the average chick. Read More »


Candy Dish: So Which Celebrities Lip Sync?

We know Pink doesn’t, but she might be the only one…

Get Lea Michele’s Grammy makeup!

Wait, Lauren Conrad has another book?

A little gift for you! Deeeelish.

Heidi Montag’s mom thinks she’s a freak, too!

Super Bowl = super for dating?


Grammy Red Carpet: The Good, The Bad and The Gaga

The Grammy red carpet is probably my favorite of the season.  Though attendees of the Golden Globes and Oscars are better dressed overall, those at the Grammys bring the good, the bad and the outrageous (and the booze).  The dramatic dressers of the music industry bring out their weird and wonderful performance-esque outfits, blurring the line between stage-worthy and red carpet-appropriate.

While the Grammy’s 52nd red carpet leaves lots for us to tweet about (including a dress with its own hash tag), choosing the best category was definitely difficult this year. Choosing the WTF, however, was a total breeze. Read More »


Candy Dish: Jake and Reese Are Really Over

This makes us sad. Very, very sad.

The Golden Globes love Glee, too!

Get what you want this holiday season.

Adam Lambert gets a gig!

Holiday survival for the single ladies.

Would you buy Lilo’s old clothes?