It’s a good year for the Mara family

The reason for Demi’s downfall: whip-its

What happens when a comedian does celeb sleepovers 

Small ways to make your place more fab

Tim Gunn’s been rather… celibate 

Kim Kardashian gets charitable

How old is too old for skimpy outfits?

Why Dianna Agron is our fave Gleeker

Ryan Gosling loves buying candy, whenever and wherever

Shocker of the day: less sexism = more sex

Start your morning right with some hot surfers

‘Three Stooges’ Jersey Shore Guidette style?

Hollywood is uneasy about sex scenes but loves potty humor

Why films are better than movies

Tim Gunn’s 10 must have items

Working neon into your wardrobe

In defense of PDA

[When moving into either a dorm or an off-campus apartment, your wardrobe will face two major challenges: 1. A major lack of funding (to add more to it), and 2. A major lack of storage space. For these two reasons, maximizing what you already own becomes essential. That's why you need to learn to Shop Your Closet. Each week, I’ll show you how to wear 1 item 3 ways – with the stuff you most likely already own! – to get the most out of your purchases.]

There’s a pile of clothes on the floor beside your closet, and you’re still standing in your undies undecided about what to wear. The transitional season wardrobe slump has hit you. Whether key pieces of clothing are sitting in your hamper (two wears over what is considered hygienic) or you just can’t make up your mind, you have nothing to wear. On the verge of running late for your class, your job or meeting up with friends, you know you have to ”Make it work!”

The catchphrase of style guru Tim Gunn can be applied to the battle with your closet. His Top 10 Wardrobe Essentials may seem targeted at career women, but having some of these items can help you on days when you have nothing to wear. Meet the “every occasion” top – a shirt that can be layered under a jacket (or cardigan) but can be worn alone for a night out. For this week’s Shop Your Closet I chose a cute, affordable ruffled keyhole top from Old Navy that will work with the goodies you’ve already got in your closet.

Outfit 1:

Ruffle Top, Jacket, Skinny Jeans, Boots, Hat.

Tweed is hot, hot, hot right now. So are moto-jackets. Paired together they break down all stereotypical images of tweed blazers with elbow patches and make tweed…cool. Take this amazing jacket, toss it over your ruffled tank (for a look that is tough and feminine all at once) and pair it with your favorite skinny jeans. Or forget the tweed all together and just toss your boyfriend blazer on for a casually chic daytime outfit. I added lace-up boots, but you could easily wear this with your everyday boots or flats. And if you’re having an off hair day, or your hair is looking a little greasy, top it off with a beret.

Outfit 2:

Ruffle Top, Skirt, Blazer, Shoes, Tights.

Getting ready for a night on the town? Add some sparkle to your outfit with a sequin mini and some tights  for warmth for your walk home. A boyfriend blazer over top anchors the look, and a pair of fun leopard flats add another pop to your outfit.

Outfit 3:

Ruffle Top, Sweater, Cords, Belt, Shoes.

If you don’t already have a pair of cords, get one. They are versatile and warm and a welcome change to the skinny jeans you wear every day. I chose a pair of skinny ones to pair with a pair of oxfords, which are a cuter alternative to basic black flats. Let the ruffles of your top stand out under a cardigan, belted over top to accent your natural waist despite the bulk of the sweater. A leopard cross-body bag completes the look.

Find out other ways to re-work what you’ve already got.

Do Columbia students not carry books?

Have you ever been so excited for something – counting down the minutes, planning your day around it, fantasizing about how amazingly awesome it is going to be, turning off your cell phone so you won’t be interrupted – only to be totally disappointed? Yeah, welcome to the day I lost my virginity my Monday night.

So thanks for nothing, Gossip Girl.

After Chuck’s brazen (and dare I say super sexy) declaration of war during last week’s episode, I was chomping at the bit to see how things would go down. As each day passed, I got more and more excited for my Monday night date with Chuck and the rest of the UES crew. I had dreams (that are too inappropriate to divulge here) about me, Chuck and his private plane. I had visions of a Chuck and Blair reunion. I wrote aggressive emails to the GG writing staff to push Juliet out of a window at the top of the Empire….

And then, 60 boring minutes and a bag of pretzel M&Ms later, I was bitter and angry…and really thirsty (seriously, what is it with those M&Ms?). What was it that was getting my granny panties in a bunch?

Dan and Vanessa Fight:
SHOCKER! It’s been, what, 10 minutes and they’re already having another relationship-altering altercation? About Serena?! And Rufus is trying to give advice? NO. NO WAY. SAY IT AIN’T SO! THIS COUPLE NEVER FIGHTS!

OK so, yes, this one was a bit more exciting because it wasn’t about some boring NYU writing program or an illegitimate child. And it was the result of some serious scheming on Juliet’s part. But still. It’s another fight. And another break up. And…zzzzzzz.

Chuck and Blair Battle:
I’ll admit, seeing Chuck’s sexy evil face was the highlight of my night. And his whole “I’m not trying to make a point, Blair. This is just a warm up. Whatever you want, wherever you want it, I’m going to be there to take it away from you. I wont stop until you have nothing” speech was sexy as hell. But Blair trying to impress a feminist professor by SETTING HER UP ON A DATE WITH A MAN? And Chuck swapping out that man for a lesbian with a great scarf?

Really? That’s the best you people can do? This is Chuck Effing Bass and Blair Waldorf (creator of ‘Blair Waldorfing’)! To say I’m disappointed in both of their performances is like saying that I only kinda like Dorota. Yeah, major understatement.

Serena has an STD:
First, what a lame ass GG rumor. Second, was this an episode of Gossip Girl or an after-school special about safe sex? (Or an add for Tiffany and Co.’s key collection?) And, on a completely unrelated note, this is New York City; how hard is it for Serena to hail another cab when that man-whore keeps stealing hers every morning?!

Every Girl in NY is More Pathetic Than The Other:
Blair’s minion is willing to turn on her and sell her out to Chuck Bass. Vanessa doesn’t trust her boyfriend, no matter how many times he explains himself, so she agrees to steal Serena’s phone to snoop. Some Columbia professor (who is allegedly a feminist) is willing to accept bribes (in the form of single and rich men) in exchange for a student assistant position. Nate falls for Juliet’s lies every. single. time.

Oh, right. Nate’s not a girl. Although you wouldn’t know it – the guy is such a naive wuss.

It’s enough to make you throw your cell phone. And since I’m on my third iPhone this year, I’m glad mine wasn’t within grabbing/chucking distance. Honestly, the only 30 seconds of last night’s Gossip Girl that was worth watching was the scenes for next week. Did you see it?

The thick, black eyeliner?
The long, straggly hair?
The sourpuss look?

That’s right, kids – J Humph (and the dramz) is BACK. And if that’s not enough, she’s bringing the big guns (like TIM GUNN) with her.

Let’s just hope she also brings Gossip Girl back to it’s former glory. I never thought I’d say this, but I miss the girl.

Let’s watch the best scenes again!

5 things you gotta experience before you graduate.

Tim Gunn has something to say about EVERYONE.

Old men are creepy (via the New York Times).

5 single girl traits to re-learn after a break up.

Dirty little secrets we ladies keep from men.

Vices that are making college students go broke.

Today’s a big day, people.

Not only is it National Lasagna Day, but tonight’s TV schedule boasts two major season premiers: Jersey Shore (So fitting, right?) and Project Runway!

If you, like me, don’t have a DVR to record the high-drama and hot messes both shows provide, it can be difficult picking where to get your fill of “reality” from. But don’t start stressing just yet. I’ve put a lot of thought (it’s embarrassing how much thought…) into weighing the pros and cons of spending tonight with the juiceheads on Jersey Shore or the token straight guy who talks sh*t about the token flamboyantly gay guy on Project Runway. Perhaps I can be of some assistance:

The Situation’s Muscles vs. Tim Gunn’s Suits
Is this one even really a contest?  While The Situation’s buff bod was a shocker at first (with that face, who knew those abs were under there?), the novelty has since worn off.  He flaunted those things on the red carpet, all over MTV, most parts of America…just make it stop!

Tim Gunn, however, never gets old.  And neither do his fabulous suits.  I fall asleep at night wondering whether he’ll do a tone-on-tone shirt and tie combo or spice it up with a nice pinstripe.

Tim for the win every single time…why can’t all men have his style?

Snooki’s Accent vs. Heidi’s Accent
Watching our favorite Oompa Loompa let the F-bombs fly as she speed talks and waves her acrylic fingernails in the air is one of my guiltiest pleasures.  The fact that I’m from New Jersey and know real-life people (only a few) who ramble a mile a minute with the same amount of passion and cursing only makes it that much more satisfying to laugh at.

I absolutely love Heidi crushing people’s dreams of fashion stardom with her austere German accent.  Only she can manage to look totally friendly while aufiderzein-ing contestants week after week.

I’m going to have to vote Germany over Jersey on this one. Sorry, Snooks.

Down-the-Shore “Fashion” vs. Inevitable Boring Couture Creations
Seeing as how JS has moved to Miami, it’ll be interesting to see if JWOWW still sports cutout spandex dresses or if she just won’t bother covering up at all.  But do we really want to see all she has to offer shoved into a bikini top and short-jorts as she grinds in the strobe light?

On the other hand, are they going to make the designers create something out of nothing again?  It was cool the first time watching burlap sacks turn into ball gowns, and even when they did it again using just plain muslin.  But really?  One more bubble skirt and I’ll get violent with the TV.

Tie.

Boardwalk Struts vs. Runway Walks
Or should I say “boardwalk stumbles”?  We all know what happens when you put Snooki in four inch heels and make her walk over uneven wooden planks.  Not exactly smooth sailing.

Meanwhile, watching models strut their stuff down the catwalk makes me rethink the bag of chips that may or may not be open next to me as I watch.

One should never feel guilty for eating delicious Sun Chips.  Snooki wins this one.

Final Tally: Project Runway- 2.5; Jersey Shore- 1.5

Looks like you know where my vote lies when it comes to premium reality TV watching. I guess I’ll just have to catch up with Jersey Shore later tonight….or tomorrow….or the next day….or during any of the 416,782 reruns that MTV shows this week.

Feel like swaying my mind? Weigh in below.

Move over, Patti. There's a new matchmaker in town.

We all know that relationships don’t last long in Hollywood.  Could it be because celebrities are completely blind to their perfect matches?  You can’t let things like addictions and insane exes get in your way of true love, guys!

Here at College Candy, we’ve scoured the internet, read through all the tabloids, and racked our brains for the most perfect star-studded couples.  Using a highly-scientific method, we’ve taken various criteria into account – hot-mess status, history of violence, etc.- and calculated the most compatible romantic matches.  Take a look at who’s no longer on the market!

Spencer Pratt and Kelly Bensimon

Between The Hills and Real Housewives of New York, these two bring the crazy coast to coast.  Am I the only one wondering why King Spencer hasn’t found his queen in Kelly?  Imagine the insane conversations!  They would just babble on and on and talk over one another until next thing you knew, healing crystals were flying across the room and they fell to the floor having passionate, angry sex.

Lindsay Lohan and Lil Wayne

One word: LiloWayne.  Great celebrity nickname or greatest celebrity nickname?  Just picture it- their eyes meet across the jail cafeteria, sparks fly (or perhaps that was a stray bullet), and before you know it they’re running from the law hand in hand.  Post-incarceration they’ll shun conformity, opting instead to continue in their boozy, drug-addled ways.  It’s a modern day Bonnie and Clyde, what romance!

Kate Gosselin and Jake Pavelka

I can see this either going really, really well or oh-so horribly wrong.  They’re both control freaks, that we know.  But they’re also fame whores who claim to value family and respect and love above all else. Thanksgivings would be off the charts- kids running everywhere dismantling the house, Vienna sobbing over the phone, Jon busting in with three underage girlfriends.  Kate and Jake can go hide in the pantry, binge eating animal crackers and fake cursing.  Gosh darn gee wiz!

Denise Richards and Scott Disick

Uh, he’s gotta be a better dad than Charlie Sheen, right?  Denise and Scott can commiserate on how they barely made it out of abusive relationships- physically with Charlie, emotionally with Mama Kardashian.  And I say barely because I believe Scott was briefly forced into employment for a period of time…thankfully that didn’t stick.  Now they can bask in the flash of the cameras while they gallivant down Rodeo Drive spending their settlement money.

John Stamos and Miley Cyrus

He likes the youngins, she has no concept of what is or isn’t appropriate behavior for a seventeen year-old.  Sure, Uncle Jesse is old enough to be Hannah Montana’s father.  Think it’ll matter to anyone?  If the feds question the legality of this match-up, her parents will say, “She’s just being Miley!”

Chelsea Handler and Big Black

But only if they can adopt the chain smoking Indonesian baby.

Johnny Weir and Tim Gunn

Ohmigod, can you just imagine the outfits!  Johnny needs someone to detox him from glitter and Tim would do well to let loose a bit.  Once they worked their magic on one another, it would be a hysterical, fashion-forward pairing.  And the wedding, don’t even get me started on all the possibilities.  Heidi as best man!  That strict German skating coach as officiant!  I need to sit down for this…

Last night I was forced to make one of the most difficult decisions of my life. Seriously, I finally understood what Sophie went through.

Which would I watch: Project Runway or the Jersey Shore season finale?

I went back and forth for hours. Was it more important to me to see Janeane cry and Ping drape herself in fabric, or did I want to see JWoww’s boobs and another fight between Ronnie and Sammi/some random guy on the street/anyone who happened to come near him?

In the end, I chose Project Runway.
I am seriously regretting that decision now.

It’s not that Project Runway wasn’t good. Well, OK, that’s exactly what it was. The challenge was interesting, the designs were beautiful, but the majority of the show was just plain boring. Here’s a brief summary:

Potato sacks.
Models as clients.
Blah blah blah burlap blah blah blah.
HP/Bluefly.com product placement.
Ping’s a freak.
Judges (Lauren Hutton? WTF?) send the wrong person home.
Scenes from next week’s boring episode.

Honestly, the most exciting thing to happen last night was watching Tim Gunn stand in a manure-filled field wearing a suit. And that was in the first 5 minutes.

Don’t get me wrong – some of those designers are incredibly talented and made some beautiful things. I mean, really? These things were once potato sacks?

I was amazed. I would wear any one of those dresses, despite the fact that they once held my favorite snack (when fried and dipped in a Wendy’s Frosty). But even those designs weren’t enough to keep me from drifting off and wondering what was happening in the dirtiest hot tub in Seaside.

And then, as if God and Heidi Klum were colluding to make me feel even worse about my decision, Ping somehow managed to avoid the chopping block! With this:

I get that she’s got her own aesthetic and she’s unique and different and blah, blah, blah. But how can anyone consider this woman a serious designer? Ping thought the biggest issue with her dress was that it matched her model’s skin tone too closely! Uh, what?! Considering the model’s entire ass was showing, that matchy matchy-ness might have actually been her saving grace; maybe all the people at that industry party wouldn’t have noticed her cheeks hanging out the back. And really? Did the model ask for portable cup holders at her hips?

I honestly don’t know who I feel worse for; the model who had to wear this or Pamela who lost to it.
Or myself, who had to witness this “fashion” instead of Ed Hardy t-shirts sparkling at the shore.

Thanks a lot, Lifetime. You better turn up the heat on this season or I’m out for good.

Yes, my friends, it’s finally time for Project Runway Season 7 to start!

While Project Runway’s first season on Lifetime was a bit of a bust, big changes were made to bring season 7 back to its former Bravo glory. The competition has left sunny L.A. and returned to its home at Parson’s in New York. And, thank god, Nina and Michael will return as permanent fixtures on the judging panel, as opposed to their less than consistent visits last season.

Having the team back together in addition to some pretty stiff competitors means that this season of Project Runway might just be as fierce as season 5, which produced none other than everyone’s favorite petite-designer (and hot tranny mess), Christian Siriano.

So, yes, I am more than excited to get this season started. I’ve got my fresh-baked brownies in my lap and my best friend by my side. As the beautiful Heidi Klum would say, let’s start the show!

10 PM: Yay! Welcome back to NYC. Janeane is already putting me to sleep. Snoozefest.

10:01: Wait, we’re one minute in and Janeane already started crying??

10:02: I think I’m in love with Anthony. “I don’t really care for Miss America.” This fag-hag is one happy camper.

10:03: OMG Jesse’s fulltime job is playing Pirate Jack Sparrow? I need him in my life. Apparently Jonathan does, too; they were totes flirting it up.

10:05: Totally misread Amy. She’s def not the bitch; she’s got some serious talent!

10:06: Why does Heidi look hotter and skinner than me when she’s PREGNANT? Girlfriend looks gooood in leopard.

10:07: Janeane – seriously, girl – I know it’s your first time in NY, but can you just try and act a little less small-town-girl-in-a-big-city? It’s not becoming.

10:09: FIRST CHALLENGE!! Designers have to race, elbow and fight for fabric to design whatever defines them as stylists. There’s nothing like watching drama queens fight for prints. At least they didn’t make them run a couple hundred yards like Season 4 when big Chris got stuck with the ugly stuff cuz he couldn’t move fast enough.

10:16: Hellloooo, HP product placement! Although, those computers are pretty sweet. I guess it’s better than the Macy’s accessory wall, the Garnier hair salon and Loreal makup room.

10:17: Why must the models always look like they haven’t eaten a carb since the 20th century?

10:20: Is Ping making a Snuggie with a matching swim cap?

10:21: Shocking, Janeane is making a boring, little black dress. And Tim doesn’t like it. And she’s crying again.

10:23: Did Tim choose his tie to match the workroom walls? Not that I’m surprised; that Tim is always thinking about the deets.

10:24: Jeaneane Cry Count: 4 times. 24 minutes (and that’s including a commercial break). Get it together, girl!

10:30: Jesus has cursed himself with confidence. Whenever designers say they are gonna be in the top three, they end up getting skewered by Michael Kors witticisms. Way to go, Jesus!

10:32: “Designers! 5 minuuuuutes.” How does Tim have that voice? I just don’t understand it. I can’t look at him and not think about Santino and Andre. “Andreeee, why do you have to embarrass me in front of my co-workers at the Red Lobsterrrr?”

10:36: Is it just me, or did that Chef Boyardee commercial look sorta good? God, I feel stoned right now.

10:38: Nicole Richie is a judge! Damn, she looks so much better with dark hair.

10:40: Why is everything ugly? Jay’s dress looks like the girl needs to do a little trimming downtown, Ping’s dress was….er…what the hell was that? Mila’s dress just walked out of Ann Taylor. At least Amy and Anthony can design. Their stuff was the only stuff that stood out.

10:44: I’m LOVING Anthony’s dress. Why are the designers being so mean? And why does it look like Nicole Richie hasn’t slept in weeks? Clearly something’s wrong with her since she loves that plaid, “punk rock” mess by Seth Aaron. It looks like it belongs at Hot Topic.

10:45: WTF is Ping saying? And why do all the designers like it? What? Nicole Richie claims she’d wear that? NICOLE RICHIE WOULD NOT WEAR THAT THING! What the hell is going on here?

10:50: Seriously, are these judges on drugs? How on earth does anyone think that Ping’s harem-panted-snuggie was one of the best designs of the night? What about Amy’s design? Hell, even Janeane created something more appealing than that mess. I feel like I’m in an alternate universe.

10:56: Wait, really? Emilio won? And Christiane lost?! Seriously, what is happening here? Do I suddenly have terrible taste in fashion, or are you confused too?

Project Runway Season 7 kicks off tonight!

Along with our usual faves – Heidi, Tim, Michael and Nina – we’re getting a whole new batch of designers to cut, stitch and bitch their way to the top. But while the 16 designers are all fresh faces, I know that many of them will fill the typical roles of contestants in season’s past. (Except Christian – there will never be another Christian.) From the fabulously fierce gay guy, to the token wet blanket, the types of designers to grace the (Project) runway are alway the same.

So who’s who in season 7? I don’t know much about these fashionistas, but I do like judging people based on how they look so I decided to check out the latest batch of designers and try to figure them out based on their pictures and pictures alone.

The Bitch

Amy Sarabi

Maybe it’s that “I just ate a sour pickle” face she’s sporting, or the hand-on-hip-sideways-bitch-stance, but this girl has Workroom Bitch written all over her.

The Fabulous Gay Guy

Ben Chmura

Sure, the quasi-military haircut is throwing off my Gaydar a bit, but there’s just something fierce about a man in a sleeveless, vibrant, red, and collared tank. I’m loving this guy already.

The Weirdo

Mila Hermanovski

She may not be weird herself, but something about that severe haircut, the red lips and the way she’s penetrating deep into my soul with those dark set eyes that just makes me see some strange, avante garde designs in her future.

The Token Straight Guy

Seth Aaron Henderson

Would any gay man take a picture for Project Runway with hair looking that greasy? We think not. This guy is straight and he’s going to make sure everyone knows it. In every interview. As long as he may last.

The Overly Dramatic Cryer

Jesus Estrada

Did the cameraman already catch Jesus mid-meltdown? He looks about a nano-second away from the waterworks, and I have a feeling we’ll catch this little man leaving his trail of tears up and down the runway.

“Who Let This Guy On?”

Ben Chmura

Honestly, who gets on a high-end fashion reality TV show wearing a sleeveless polo? I doubt Ralph Lauren would even rock this look.

The Most Entertaining

Anthony Williams

One look at this man and I am convinced he is a barrel of LOLs.  Look at that smile, those creased brows; it looks like he is laughing at his own joke.  And it’s probably really funny.

The Boring One

Janeane Marie Ceccanti

Sigh. Even her name is boring. She’s probably a very good designer, but I have a feeling we won’t be seeing much of her generic face on the camera this season.

The First One Auf’d

Pamela Ptak

I dunno what it is about Pamela, but she just looks too suburban-yoga-mom-next-door to make it very far in this competition. Enjoy her now, because she’s gonna be out tomorrow.

The Winner

Maya Luz

Besides looking edgy and hip, Maya totally has that designer name I can see sewn into the back of some killer couture dresses. First celebrity client: Cristina Ricci. Mostly because they look like twins.

We’ll be live-blogging the season premier tonight at 10 PM EST. Grab a snack, watch with us and see if you can indeed judge a fashion designer by their reality TV headshot.