November 6, 2009
- 11:00 am
By CC Staff

I know more about these women than I do about our forefathers.
Every Friday I head home from work, tear off my bra, put on my biggest pair of sweatpants, order in Pad Se Ew and settle in for a night of TV. Lame? Maybe. But get back to me after you’re working 60-hour weeks in the real world. Friday nights on the couch are sacred.
Last week, as I fired up the DVR to catch up on all the shows I’d missed from the week, I had a rather enlightening moment. Sorta like an Oprah “aha!” moment, only way more embarrassing. My entire DVR was taken up by reality shows. Top Chef, Project Runway, The Real Housewives, Ace of Cakes… Hell, I even had a little Real World/Road Rules Duel on there.
I looked around to make sure none of my neighbors could see my TV through the windows. I mean, I know I like me some crappy TV, but this was just mortifying. My entire life revolves around watching train wrecks on camera! But maybe it’s not that sad? I mean, everyone loves themselves a little trash now and then, right? Those shows are on for a reason. And some of them are actually really good! Maybe not anything on E!, but we can all learn a thing or two from The Biggest Loser, right?
Right?!?
To make myself feel better about my addiction (and my sad, lame life) I asked the CollegeCandy writers to share their reality TV faves this week. You know you got one, too. Share it in the comments! Read More »
Tags: 16 and pregnant, E!, Girls Next Door, house hunters, Keeping up with the Kardashians, man vs. beast, Maury Povich, oprah, rachel zoe, real world, reality shows, reality TV, So You Think You Can Dance, the bachelor, the biggest loser, the real housewives, tool academy, top chef, tough love, trashy TV, true life, what not to wear
October 2, 2009
- 10:00 am
By CC Staff
Tags: beauty, coffee, free activities, Katy Perry, makeup, Padma Lakshmi, padma lakshmi pregnant, pumpkin spice latte, recession, russel brand, starbucks, top chef, urban decay
September 25, 2009
- 10:00 am
By CC Staff
Tags: jessica biel, justice ginsburg, rosa acosta, rosa acosta pics, ruth bader ginsburg, soldier boy, soulja boy, soulja boy engaged, soulja boy girlfriend, tom collichio, top chef, tyra banks
September 21, 2009
- 3:00 pm
By CC Staff

So obviously the buzz on all the fashion blogs and entertainment channels today is centered on the red carpet from last night’s Emmys. I must admit, I only tune in for the pre-show to see what all the celebs are wearing and to get the scoop on who was hot and who was totally not. Why waste three hours of “I’d like to thank God and the academy” when I can Google all that shiz the next day?
And the stars didn’t disappoint. As I sat curled up on my couch, the gowns had me drooling and dreaming of the day when I would someday find somewhere (anywhere!) to flaunt a flowing, sparkling evening dress. Sadly, as I stared down at my Easy-Mac-stained sweats, I realized that I won’t be wearing anything haute couture unless I marry Hollywood royalty or strike it big myself. Oh, and somehow fit into a size 00. None of which seem too promising.
So, here’s to dreaming big and living vicariously though the smoking hot women who graced the Emmy red carpet while I sat home with a 2 liter of Diet Coke and a bag of Baked Lays. Read More »
Tags: 2009 emmys, 61st emmys, barack obama, best dressed, Blake Lively, bravo, Christina Hendricks, emmy, gossip girl, leighton meester, lindsay price, Padma Lakshmi, red carpet, Sarah Silverman, top chef, victoria rowell, worst dressed
July 17, 2009
- 6:00 pm
By CC Staff
May 8, 2009
- 10:00 am
By CC Staff
Tags: brush fire, california, dancing with the stars, lil kim, MILF, milf porn, Mothers Day, regis philbin, san diego, san diego fires, susan boyle, top chef
March 20, 2009
- 5:00 pm
By CC Staff
Tags: adrenaline, awkward hookup, bikini wax, brazilian, drunk text, manners, march madness, millionaire matchmaker, movie night, ncaa basketball, st patricks day, Stephanie Izard, top chef, week in review
If it’s one thing we’ve learned here at CC, it’s that all people are fascinating (Yes, even your econ professor). Let’s face it – people love to glimpse into the lives of other people. Disagree? Then please explain why you’re currently looking at your friend’s brother’s girlfriend’s cousin’s photos on Facebook. Or reading about the latest Brad/Angie/Nanny dramz in this week’s tabloids. Yeah we thought so.
Fact is we connect to others by learning about them. And everyone has something to share (even if it a really embarassing fart story). So to give you yet another reason to procrastinate, we started ‘The Five Questions We Ask Everyone’ (and five just for that one person) because we know whether we’re schmoozing with an A- list celeb or your local bartender, you’ll be equally entertained.
It’s no secret that we CC’ers are addicted to Top Chef. Probably because it gives us hope that one day, we too, will be able do more in the kitchen than microwave a Smart Ones meal and pull out a Skinny Cow from the freezer for dessert. So imagine how excited we were when we got to chat with Top Chef winner (and fan favorite!) Stephanie Izard.
Her personality is adorable, her talent is indisputable and – bottom line – the woman knows how to cook. Even her pork recipes make me salivate and I’m Jewish! I don’t even eat pork! But this Top Chef makes me seriously think that maybe I should.
She was kind enough to share a recipe for all of us to get us out of our Ramen Ruts (below); for more recipes and info on Steph (she twitters!) check out her website:
And for those lucky enough to live in Chicago (ME!) look out for her restaurant The Drunken Goat in the fall. Read More »
Tags: bravo, Celebrities, chicago, cooking, dolly parton, food, Pork, recipes, Skinny Cow, Smart Ones, Stephanie Izard, The 5 questions we ask everyone, The Drunken Goat, top chef
February 2, 2009
- 2:00 pm
By Jess T. - Columbia University
The food isn’t the only hot thing on Bravo’s hit show Top Chef; the host, and former model, Padma Lakshmi always adds a little spice to things with her great fashion sense.
Both in and out of the kitchen, Padma is looks consistently pulled together and fabulous. She’s a big fan of fun and flirty dresses, adorned with draping and beautiful details that are oftentimes inspired by her Indian heritage. She’s got gorgeous gams that she loves to show off in mini-dresses, but she also knows how to pull off (and totally rock) the menswear-inspired look. Lakshmi makes form fitting vests and classic trousers look ultra chic and feminine, which is not easy to pull off.
The most notable (and enviable) aspect of Padma’s signature style, though, is her love of bright colors that flatter her deep skintone. She looks fantastic in everything from bright yellow to hot pink, and she isn’t afraid to wear them. She also gets major bonus fierceness points for not shying away from pieces that expose the large scar on her right arm caused by a car accident when she was younger.
This girl is more than a Style Idol; she’s a freaking fashion hero. Read More »
Tags: best style, bright colors, fashion, menswear, model, Padma, Padma Lakshmi, red carpet, runway, Style, style idol, top chef, tv personality, Wardrobe
August 11, 2008
- 10:30 am
By K - NYU
I have a terrible love for reality television… but for some reason, Bravo’s is the best. Naturally Project Runway would be the initial draw, but after wasting many a weekend and weeknight hour in front of my TV, I’ve compiled a list of other reasons to tune in. Plus the fact that Heidi Klum is too much pretty contained in one person tends to depress me. In no particular order, here are some favorites:
Shear Genius–Former Charlie’s Angel Jaclyn Smith is the host of this competition among hairstylists. Would’ve been much more fitting with Farrah, you know, the one with the memorable hair, but apparently she’s booked or something. Anyway, the show’s ADDICTIVE. Thing marathon-worthy. The stylists are all fabulous in their own way, and their cattiness is delicious to watch. Some of the endearing ones are great though as well, you have to have an underdog to root for. They do haircuts in random locations, have awesome guests like ohhh I don’t know, Oscar Blandi? Who maybe I would kill to have ever touch my hair? Yeah. Him. Anyway, it’s fabulous and will inspire greatness.
Million Dollar Listing–Real estate actually got interesting. This season we’ve got three of the younger, most successful young men in the biz out in LA, which I ordinarily hate on principle as a New Yorker in training. But damn. The upcoming season preview got me all sorts of excited… one of these agents is 21 and sold $80 million in real estate last year. Even if his commision is only 5%, which you KNOW it’s a hell of a lot more than that…. Damn. Makes me want to change career paths… and buy a house. On the ocean. Read More »