Celebretard Showdown: Speidi Vs. Jon and Kate

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Whenever we need to make a difficult decision, we make a list.

“Gym or TV?”
“Jeans or dress?”
“Save money or buy a new iPhone?”

So when we are constantly faced with the awful decision of which fame whore couple is more fame whorey, we make a list. No, this isn’t Sophie’s choice, but it’s our choice and it’s hard.

Moving on.

This week’s showdown is between two “celebrity” couples that spend their days on the cover of every tabloid on earth. Which couple should have kept the cameras out of their lives? Do we really have to choose?! Read More »


Candy Dish: What Does a Susan Boyle Makeover Look Like?

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Lindsay Lohan is afraid to pump gas.

What do you notice first about a guy?

Are Reese and Jake heading down the aisle?

Cheap and easy pizza recipe for college students.

Beauty addicts have no fear; Stila lives another day.


Give Yourself a Sephora Virtual Makeover and Win a Real Sephora Giftcard!

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You’ve spent so much time giving this season, why not spend a little time on yourself? New Year’s eve is just around the corner and you need to look hot. We got you covered on the dress front, but what about your makeup?

We brought in the experts to help you out. Tis the season for a holiday makeover at Sephora and CollegeCandy is bringing it all to you!

Want a professional makeover at home? Just visit Mistletoe Makeover, a fun and fabulous new site from Sephora, to virtually try on this season’s hottest makeup trends from “Smokey Sugar Plum” to “Santa’s Little Temptress.” You just upload a photo of yourself, choose a makeup trend, and “try it on.” (They even give you a little outfit to wear that accentuates the look. I did it 4 times…I’m kind of obsessed.)

Following the makeover, you can send your new look to all of your friends to see if Merry Berry is really the look for you… or as a cute and unique holiday eCard with custom message.

Or, you can send it to us at CollegeCandy and we will vote to see who has the best makeover look. If it’s you, you will win a $50 gift card to Sephora.com to treat yourself to some of the real products from your virtual makeover. We will be accepting submissions sent to Lauren@CollegeCandy.com from now until 11:59pm on December 31st, 2008, so head over there now to try on some new beauty looks.

Can’t wait to see your makeovers!

[The holiday site, “Mistletoe Makeover,” was created by digital ad agency, EVB San Francisco, using makeover technology from TAAZ. Enjoy!]


The Love List: All That Glitters is Gold (and Healthy!)

923489_fpxtif.jpegWelcome to my Weekly Love List. A list on all things I love, because if I love them – well then obviously you may (and should) love them too.

As the Backstreet Boys song says (and yes I am actually quoting them) “My Love is All I Have To Give.” So with that throwback, here are this week’s list-worthy things…]

1. Michael Kors Gold Watch- While it’s not the cheapest thing on the block, its definitely a cheaper option as far as gold watches go. It’s Chunky, it’s cute and it’s made by my favorite Project Runway personality. Now if only I could get him to design me a one-of-a kind gown…

2. Did you ever wonder what you would look like with blonde hair? I did. When I was studying abroad in Florence and thought it would be a GREAT idea to surprise everyone by dying my hair blonde. Had I known about Taaz, I would have saved myself some money, and more importantly, a whole lot of embarrassment. Because as it turns out blonde hair – especially when done by dark-haired Italians? – so not my look. Taaz is a virtual makeover site. Upload your photo and see for yourself if you can pull of the Katie Holmes Bob or the Jenny Humphrey shag. Read More »


Talk to you NEVER: Paris Hilton’s ‘My New BFF’ is Just as Bad as You Think

ekp-003205.jpg‘Paris Hilton’s My New BFF‘ premiered last night on MTV and I think I lost some serious brain cells after watching it. …Though I have to admit, it was mildly entertaining.

The things certain people will do to be friends with this hotel heiress are both pathetic and inherently watchable.

In the premiere episode, Paris gave her flying monkeys a head-to-toe makeover. Three of the contestants refused to do it and I was torn between yelling “Paris told you to do it, so DO IT!” and “You go girl! And Boy! Stick your guns!”

In the end, it was between I-refuse-to-change-my-hair Michelle and I-wanna-go-home Kiki. Paris ended up giving Michelle the dreaded TTYN (“talk to you never”) as  Kiki stormed off mumbling “Fake bitches”, leaving the rest of the girls looking rather confused.

Guess people will do anything for their 15 minutes.


Note to Jamie Lynn Spears: Juno is just a MOVIE!

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Jamie Lynn Spears is giving up her baby.

• Super-sexy celeb hair makeovers

• Why is Bill Maher not on this list?

• Cameron Diaz and Eva Mendes love to burp and fart

• Let your soul glow with Mr. Rays Hair Weave.

• If you don’t know this band, you should.

• The best worst collection of Olan Mills photos ever

• Nobody’s interested in Ashlee Simpson’s nose

Say bye bye to John Mayer the blogger

• Dita Von Teese is the new Wonderbra Wondergirl.

Panic at the Disco is hitting the road.


America’s Next Top Model Gets Hairy

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What’s more comically traumatic than getting a rash “cut it all off” haircut that makes you look less sexy and fierce and more gender-ambiguous? Getting it against your will on national television, ANTM-style!

That’s right, it’s the episode of reality television that I look forward to most…the makeover episode of America’s Next Top Model!

“Like a butterfly, a true top model must be willing to undergo a total metamorphosis,” reads the TyraMail, sending the girls into a chorus of excited screams and giggles, which of course will soon turn into tears, sneers, and perhaps a nervous breakdown, if Tyra has her way!

Tyra shows the girls what to expect this time, with the help of digital imaging, and off they go! Read More »


Facelift For Facebook.

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My online home away from home is getting a makeover. It seems Facebook, in attempt to keep with the times is getting a redesign, sometime in the very near future. The real question is whether they will blow it like they did with the mini feeds or revolutionize the way we socialize online? Only time will tell, but for now here is a list of the upcoming Facebook features.

  • Unified mailbox

    Simplified design

    Network pages

    Event calendars

Does Facebook need a makeover?

See more @ Facebook Sneak Preview

(note: you need a Facebook Login to access this page)