When Great Britain voted to leave the European Union last week, many Brits were left divided and heartbroken. After all, 48 percent of citizens voted to stay. To alleviate some of the stress all Remain voters are feeling, two of these voters are creating a solution ––they are launching a new dating app, Remainder. This is more proof that people will join a dating app about literally anything.

According to the creators of Remainder, the app started as a joke last Friday. However, after receiving a huge level of interest on Facebook, they decided to follow through and actually create it. 

"We think everyone's entitled to their views and we know that there are many sensible, kind and intelligent leave voters," they said in a press release for the app. "But, our audience is Remainers and we're trying to provide a little comfort for these heartbroken voters."

The creators of the app are planning to host several exclusive events in Remain-voting cities throughout the U.K. "Early signups and funders will be in line for exclusive invitations," the press release notes. 

To fund the creation of the app, the creators are currently asking for donations from family, friends and other Remain voters. 

According to Remainder's crowdfunding page, Version 1 of the app is almost complete. "Your investment will help us launch the best product as quickly as possible," the page says. "In return for your investment, we're able to offer guest list invitations to events thrown by Remainder partners."

We definitely did not see this one coming.

Fourth of July is a critical holiday. You have to look super cute yet also be able to play all those backyard barbecue games. But who can afford to spend tons of money on brand new red, white and blue clothing? Solution: DIY it! Here are 10 ways to DIY your clothes this July 4th.

1. Red, White and Blue Tie-Dye Shirt

Spice up your July 4th outfit with some simple red and blue dye.

2. American Flag Cutoffs

Give your old denim cutoffs an update this Independence Day.

3. Dip-Dye Denim Shorts

So simple, not to mention adorable.

4. Bandana Headband

Add a little holiday spirit to your hair to complete your perfect outfit.

5. American Flag Sneaks

You didn't think we forgot about shoes, did you?

6. American Flag Nails

When it's this easy to add some patriotism to your look, how could you say "no"?

7. Fourth of July Hat

Now you can be festive and keep the sun out of your face.

8. Red, White and Blue Bracelet

What's red, white, and blue and cute all over? This bracelet, of course!

9. American Flag Tank

Easy AND inexpensive? This is the best of both worlds!

10. Tie-Dye Beach Bag

Don't forget to show your beach bag some DIY love this Fourth of July!

Oh boy, the Chad Bear is out and running free. 

Chad, the ultimate villain from this season of The Bachelorette, is a cast member on season 3 of Bachelor in Paradise, and according to Us Weekly, he is already starting drama. In all seriousness, it’s no surprise that sources are already reporting that he is “pick[ing] up right where he left off” as the bad guy on the show. In particular, one source reports that he “says a really awful word to a female cast member.” We don't even want to KNOW what it was that he said.

Did he not learn anything from watching his time on JoJo’s season? Seriously, he threatened people, ripped clothing and was just overall the absolute worst. And all of his shenanigans even got him booted off the show during a two-on-one date; basically, the most humiliating way to leave The Bachelorette. So the fact that he still thinks that being a bad guy makes him look cool, or whatever his excuse is for being a jerk, is ridiculous. 

Let’s just hope he doesn’t stay in Paradise too long otherwise he might mess with Evan’s chances of falling hard (in love). Lol, get it? 

Summer orientation is right around the corner, and it’s time to start packing! You have your clothes, hair dryer and toothpaste packed, but there are some things that you might forget to stuff in your suitcase. These items are essential to not only having a good time at orientation, but also getting the most out of your orientation experience.

1. A notebook and a pencil

There’s going to be a lot of information thrown at you during orientation. Move-in times, popular places to hang out, how to get to class and which classes to register for are only a fraction of the things you’ll want to remember when fall rolls around. Stuffing a small notebook and pencil or pen in your bag at the beginning of the day means you’ll have a way to jot down notes as orientation progresses.

“At my orientation I learned about where to register for my classes, where all the buildings for the different majors were and about the best ways to meet people on campus,” says Sara Kinsey, a freshman at City University of Seattle. “I brought a notebook with me and wrote down a lot of the information that I think other people missed. I’m happy I came prepared because I registered for my … fall term without a hitch!”

2. Comfy shoes

Orientation is going to include a lot of walking from the dorms to the cafeteria to the science building to the student center and all around again. If you don’t wear something with some support, your poor feet might give out on you! And as cute as those sandals you bought last week are, if they give you blisters, you might as well leave them at home.

“I didn’t think about the fact I would be walking around campus all day plus hanging out with new friends at night,” says Seraphina Yves, a junior at the University of California, Davis. “I wore new shoes and my feet were so sore, and I had blisters all over my heels the next day.”

Bring comfy (but adorable!) shoes that allow you to walk all day as you make new friends and start your new adventure!

3. Sunglasses

Find your cutest sunnies to protect you from the bright sunlight. You’re going to be outside most of the day, and you don’t want the glare of the summer sun blocking you from taking in your surroundings!

“Definitely keep a pair of sunglasses in your purse,” says Summer Orwell, a freshman at the University of Arizona.  “If I didn’t have mine on me at all times, I would go blind.”

4. Sunscreen

Be sure to protect your skin from the sun as well! “My orientation for school was the week before [class] started,” says Claire Bodosky, a freshman at the University of Texas at Austin. “It was definitely not fun starting my freshman year out with a blazing red sunburn and a farmer’s tan until November.”

Since you’ll be in the heat all day long under the hot summer sun, protecting your skin is really important. Put on sunscreen in the morning and reapply throughout the day to keep your skin a nice tan color instead of red.

5. An umbrella or a raincoat

It might be summer, but that doesn’t mean that the rain can’t come out and play. “Even though it was summer, I spent my entire orientation in the rain,” says Sarah Phillips, a student at the University of Oregon, “I didn’t even bring a jacket to protect myself! It was definitely was less fun being soaking wet as I walked around.”

Being absolutely drenched you while you’re trying to enjoy campus and your new classmates is going to ruin all your fun. Pack an umbrella or a raincoat to make sure you aren’t stuck in the middle of a rainstorm while checking out the quad.

6. Cleaning wipes

If you’re staying overnight, you’ll most likely be staying in the dorms. That means you’ll be sleeping where hundreds of other people have slept before you, which can be gross.

“I took travel-size Cottonelle Fresh Care Wipes (to clean down toilet seats if necessary),” says Nina Aghadjanian, a junior at the University of California, Irvine.  Sounds pretty smart, right?

7. Your ID

At orientation, you’ll most likely receive your student ID card for the year, and you’ll also likely be filling out important documents for the fall. That means you’ll need an ID of some sort (driver’s license, passport, etc.) to be able to fill out the forms.

“Before leaving for my orientation, I checked my school’s site and saw what they recommended bringing,” says Sonia Whittaker, a freshman at Rutgers University. “They asked for my driver’s license and my social security [card]. Had I not checked the site, I wouldn’t have even thought to bring my social security card.”

Your college will have a list of what documents you’ll need to bring, so make sure to look it up before you pack!

8. A blanket

Dorm blankets can be thin, so bringing an extra blanket can be incredibly helpful at night. Bring a pillow from home, too, so that you can be comfortable.

“I have a lot of trouble sleeping away from home, so I brought my pillow and blanket to make me feel better,” says Kelly Parker, a sophomore at Boston University. “It helped a lot with being in a new place.”

Sleeping in an unknown place can feel odd, so bringing those little comforts will make your time more comfortable and more like home.

9. Flip-flops

People are in and out of dorm showers all day, and that means a lot of gross stuff will be floating around on the floor. Protect your feet by wearing flip-flops in the shower.

“Whenever I see people in the showers without flip-flops on I get grossed out because there are so many germs,” says Jackie Harden, a freshman at the University of Oregon. “I definitely always wear my flip-flops.”

Summer orientation is going to be lots of fun, and you’ll meet people who will become great friends. But it’ll definitely be less fun if you don’t bring all the essentials! These items will make sure you maximize your experience (and don’t have aching feet for the entire trip).

In 2014, we were all captivated by the story of Adnan Syed, the subject of the hit podcast Serial, who was convicted of murder in 2000. Now 36, he's spent the majority of his life behind bars—and the podcast delved into whether that was a rightful imprisoning or not.

Now, he's been granted a new trial—a motion that had previously been denied.

His attorney, Justin Brown, tweeted the news on Thursday and confirmed the news to the New York Times that the motion for a new trial was granted by Judge Martin P. Welch of Baltimore City Circuit.

The decision to give Syed a retrial is seen as a major victory among fans of the show. Syed, who was found guilty of the 1999 murder of former girlfriend Hae Min Lee, has continued to maintain his innocence. Though the podcast didn't offer any definitive theories on whether or not Syed is innocent, it did bring up questions on how many aspects of the case were handled. 

Welch, the judge who granted the motion, says that his decision resulted from Syed’s then-attorney being “below the standard of reasonable professional judgment” in handling the case. 

The order that gives Syed a new trial also “denies two requests for post-conviction relief.” The first request is centered “on a trial attorney's ‘failure to contact a potential alibi witness” while the other was based on “withholding potentially exculpatory evidence related to the reliability of cell tower location evidence.”

According to the New York Times, Brown also noted that without Serial it would be unlikely that Syed would have had a retrial. 

Of course, the state does have 30 days to appeal the ruling, so next steps are not set in stone just yet. Brown says his client should get bail, noting that "He's not a flight risk and he is not a danger to the community and therefore he should be allowed out on bail." Whether Syed will pursue that route has not been determined yet, however. Meanwhile, Lee's family released a statement expressing their disappointment at this decision.

Still, this news is being celebrated everywhere—and you can bet we'll be following how this all turns out.

The 4th of July is one of the most exciting times of summer—from barbecues to fireworks, there's nothing we like more than good food, good friends and good times. This year, rock the 4th with the best style—thanks to our shopping list.

1. Boyfriend Americana Graphic Tee, Old Navy, $7.97

This fun graphic tee—also available in plus—totally has us in a weekend state of mind.

2. Future State American Dream Muscle Tee, Urban Outfitters, $29

You really can’t have too many thanks—plus, you can wear this one year round.

3. Mini Skirt in Nautical Stripe, J.Crew, $69.50

Throw on a bit of red, and you've got a cute and patriotic outfit!

4. Aerie Sleeve Tube Bikini Top, American Eagle, $10

This cute striped bikini top in an of-the-moment off-the-shoulder sillhouette is one you can mix and match all summer long.

5. Cutout-Back Mock Neck Dress, Forever 21, $32.90

Going to a fancier event? Go for this bold red number, which keeps you in theme while also looking hot AF.

6. Vote For Seconds Baggy Beach Jumper, Wildfox, $98

There's nothing more patriotic than making your voice heard—so go ahead, vote for the important things in life.

7. Starla Ankle Wrap Sandal, Loeffler Randall, $195

You had us at ~*stars*~

8. Denim Skortalls, Madewell, $118

What could possibly be more American than denim? Opt for something other than your everyday pair of jeans with this button-up skortall!

9. Classic Paisley Bandana, Forever 21, $3.90

Go classic with a red bandana. We highly recommend trying out the choker trend by wearing it tied around your neck. So chic!

Adele is our go-to gal whenever anything emotional happens in our lives, but especially when there's boy drama. She's carried women through cheating, players and any sort of bad situation you could imagine. Now the queen of breakup songs herself just shared her favorite breakup tracks. 

"I mope around for a little while," says Adele when People asked of her post-breakup routine. "I do embrace the fact that I'm heartbroken. I don't move on quickly. I don't know if that's because it seems that I'm only really creative when I'm a bit momentarily depressed." 

Check out Adele's top breakup favorites below:

1. "I Can't Make You Love Me," by Bonnie Raitt (which Adele has covered herself)

2. "After the Storm," by Mumford and Sons

3. "Cosmic Love," by Florence + The Machine

4. "This Year's Love," by David Gray

5. "Not Like the Movies," by Katy Perry

6. "All I Could Do Was Cry," by Etta James

For people that suffer from a lot of insecurity, the IDGAF view may be a good thing. You stop worrying about what everyone thinks of you, suddenly feel comfortable doing the things you’ve always been afraid to do and start speaking your mind. Excellent! But is there a point where this goes too far? Yes, there is. We’re not talking about the people who on a whim say "IDGAF"—we’re talking about those of you who make this a lifestyle and literally don’t give a fuck about anything. That’s when you start to have a problem—and here’s why. 

You’re going to hurt yourself

As collegiette women, we definitely have days where everything goes wrong and life is a sneaky hate spiral. Our typical inclination in dealing with stress and being overwhelmed is to go out with friends, exercise or maybe eat some ice cream while Netflix-ing. However, a woman who participates in the IDGAF lifestyle is more apt to find problematic ways of dealing with stress that could hurt her in the long run.

“College can be really hard, and eventually you hit a wall of like, ‘I don’t want to care about anything anymore,’ but that also means not honoring your emotions or your inner feelings,” says Morgan Mazzocco, a junior at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. “For me, IDGAF ended up being me hooking up with a lot of people and drinking too much, because by saying I didn’t care about anything, I had an excuse to basically be reckless to cope with being overwhelmed by college."

Now, hooking up with people and partaking in “the college experience” doesn’t have to be bad, but when those practices start to become a method of distraction or confronting stress, you’re walking down the path toward being a hot mess. To prove how little you care about being single, you make out with three guys at a party. To prove how little you care about not having a lot of money, you continually impress your friends by blowing it all on needless items. It doesn’t have to be that way.

“By far, young adults have some of the most interesting ways of coping with stress,” says Dr. Rick Brinkman, an author and speaker about stress and communication. “I travel everywhere lecturing on coping mechanisms, which become riskier as someone is falling prey to apathy. Apathy leads to detachment, and then someone will operate from a position that, well, they don’t have to take anything seriously.”

You can admit that something makes you unhappy, and that you do actually give a fuck about it, even if it’s just a little fuck. Plus, dealing with hardships in an unhealthy manner might send you into an even bigger, more stressful situation that would be hard to ignore. By tuning out your natural inclination to experience emotion or making a decision that you’ll later regret, you end up hurting yourself in the long run.

Related: 6 Signs You’re Way Too Stressed Out & What to Do About It

You’re going to hurt the people around you

Giving us friends is basically the universe’s way of saving our lives on a day-to-day basis. The same goes for family. They keep us motivated and happy, but most importantly, they oftentimes keep us grounded. However, choosing to go about friendship and social activities in an IDGAF manner will inevitably hurt the people that love you the most.

“People want their friends to care about them and to care about themselves,” says Dr. Irene Levine, an expert on college friendship. “Not caring about people or things—or acting as if you don’t—can surely affect your friendships. You might not take the initiative to plan get-togethers or outings with your friends to the extent that they may feel like relationships with you are one-sided. If they plan something, you may not show any interest or enthusiasm, which they can interpret as boredom or disinterest.”

Katie McNierney, a junior at Barnard College, gives her own testimony about apathy and friendship. “This is still an issue for me, but when I’m acting like I don’t care about anything, that can also include my friends,” she says. “Things build up and then I reach a point of just being so done with everything, that it starts to also be everyone. And then I ignore people or act like I don’t care about them when I really do.”

If you take anything away from this, let it be that the important people in your life care about you a lot, and they want to see you living the best life you can, which is not always the IDGAF life. Not caring about anything inherently means not caring as much about the people that love you. It also might mean acting out in ways that hurt their feelings and your relationship. A lot of times when a friend lectures you, it may come off as mothering or like they know better than you how to manage your life. Really, they’re just trying to be encouraging, and let you know they’re there. They want you to feel, but above all they want you to be you, fucks given and all.

Related: 7 Habits of Happy, Healthy Collegiettes

You will become apathetic to important situations

Not giving a fuck basically comes down to being out of touch with your emotions––on purpose. The deliberate absence of interest and concern toward the general happenings in your life is probably not a good thing. You end up boxing yourself in a negative space devoid of stress. While living a stress-free life may seem like a positive thing, you ultimately end up putting your joy at risk too. Being painfully overwhelmed and being ridiculously happy are two very necessary feelings that will alert you to the fact that you need to care about something. But as you get in the routine of not giving a fuck, that’s going to become a hard habit to break.

“I think anxiety can be a really good thing,” says Malika Flanagan, a senior at the Massachusetts Institution of Technology. “It keeps you in check and lets you know when something big is happening. My anxiety lets me know when I need to take a situation seriously.”

There are going to be moments when you can’t shove things off and just say “whatever.” Relationships are going to end, you’re going to experience failures and successes, and life is going to keep moving and throwing itself at you. Yes, we encourage minimizing negative feelings and stressful life situations, but when they are unavoidable, you can’t blow off the emotions associated with these moments.

“Really it’s all about the approach,” says Dr. Brinkman. “If you are hell-bent on channeling your stress into apathy, I would strongly suggest reworking that into a more positive form of self-discovery by confronting the feelings that overwhelm you. Apathy is necessary in doses, but it shouldn’t be a constant.”

It’s time to challenge yourself and start giving a fuck. We don’t condemn you for the IDGAF life. It’s pain free and can be packed with fun. However, we ask that you take action and make your choices thoughtfully and with purpose, instead of being nonchalant. Feel passionately about what matters, whether it’s being angry or happy. Overall, embrace you. You should give a fuck about your life and honor yourself because you are amazing and your life deserves to be cared about. 

By Rebecca Charlotte

Before I went to college, all I knew about feminism was that, to some people, it was just as bad as the other F word. The word feminist was constantly being used as an insult: “She’s such a feminazi!” “Did you hear that feminist rant she went on? Ugh, so annoying.” “God, you are such a feminist.” Imagine my surprise when I was looking through the course booklet, trying to create a schedule that would involve not waking up at 8:15 AM, and spotted the course Woman and Gender Studies. I was intrigued. So I decided to squeeze it into my schedule.

The first day of class there were twenty six students, only four or five of which were guys. The last day? There were ten students. All girls.

To someone sitting in the registrar, this decrease of students would be just another statistic to be inputted into a computer or written down on a form. But to someone who took the class, it was a fascinating phenomenon. Every Tuesday and Thursday I would go to this class, and every Tuesday and Thursday my mind would become a little more blown. For example, when one male student said “Why do we even need a women and gender studies class? Why don’t we have a men’s studies class?” The girl sitting next to him, the one with the bright blue hair who practically dripped confidence, whipped around and said, “Because that’s every class.” On Thursday, the male student was mysteriously absent.

One of the main things that I came to understand by taking this class is that feminism has got a bad rep that it does not deserve. Feminism is not about woman hating men. Feminism is not about not using deodorant and never shaving your legs. Feminism is not about wanting to tear off testicles and going on a rampage with bras flying everywhere. Feminism is about the need for equality, not just for woman but for everyone: the underrepresented, the minority, the poor, the disabled. Feminism is about bridging the unfair gaps with the intent of bringing about equality.

But if feminism is so humanitarian in its tenets, then why do I overhear all these conversations in bathrooms, getting food from the dining commons, or from open windows: “Ugh, the only way to get an A in my class is to have a vag and tits.” “Dude, don’t take that class, you’ll lose your balls.” “Did you hear that chick go on a rant about how we haven’t read any books by female authors? Talks about feminazi.” “Don’t go into Mod Hall, it’s where EGST is.” “What’s EGST?” “That’s the major with all the feminazis.”

These words are ignorant. The very fact that these conversations are happening show that there is still so much work that needs to be done. But I have to be honest with you. I was just as culpable. Freshman and sophomore year, I’d be in class and I’d want to say something in regards to the class discussion, I’d want to stand up for a character or make a point, but I’d stop for a minute and think to myself, “Wait, that sounds kind of feminist.” And in the end, I never ­said a thing.

But, over time, I came to realize that this fear of being judged was the enemy of feminism. My silence was just as bad as those conversations overheard from open windows. If I never spoke out, if no one ever spoke out, then those who try to perpetuate feminism as something to be stigmatized will win. But if we speak out in an informed and calm manner, then maybe we will be able to change just one person’s perspective on feminism, no matter their gender.

It’s finally summer, which means we’re all hitting the beach ASAP.  While working on our tans can be relaxing and fun, going to the beach comes with its fair share of struggles.

1. Sitting in traffic forever because everyone wants to go to the beach. 

So many cars, so little movement. 

2. Not being able to find an open spot to put your stuff down.  

And once you find it, awkwardly navigating between people's umbrellas and blankets to get there. 

 3. Burning the soles of your feet on the blistering sand.

Ouch, step, ouch, step, ouch, step.

4. Catching the cute lifeguard’s eye and trying to look sexy in the waves…

…and looking awkward instead.

5. Reading a magazine in direct sunlight means getting blinded.

How are we supposed to read about beauty tips if we can’t see?!

6. Melting makeup and tangled, unruly hair.

We were going for an authentic “beach-y” look.

7. Trying to work on your tan but inevitably getting sunburn instead.

Could someone pass the aloe?

8. Sand EVERYWHERE.

In your bag, on your blanket, sticking to your legs, stuck in your sandwich, up your bathing suit, all over the car floor...

9. Day drinking too much and getting super cranky by 3pm.

It’s just so hot and we’re just so hung over.

10. Readjusting your bathing suit in front of everyone.

Gotta fix that wave-induced wedgie.

11. Getting hit in the face by a flying Frisbee/volleyball/football.

Um, ow.

12. Not being able to see your phone screen a.k.a. not being able to Snapchat your beach day.

And then your phone overheats and dies. UGH.

13. Realizing that you’ve been stung by a jellyfish. Twice.

Just a nice jellyfish sting to go with our sunburn.

Despite all this, we still love going to the beach.  Rock on beach beauties!

Kris Jenner, the famous momager that some people love to hate and others hate to love, is constantly expanding her empier. Now, Jenner is venturing into accessories with a new jewelry line: Kris Jenner Signature Collection.

Jenner took to Twitter to promote the line and a new pearl necklace: 

Well, it seems like not everyone is a fan of the look—Staples included. The Canadian Twitter account for the office supply company commented on Jenner’s post with possibly the sassiest tweet of the year. The store replied to the image of the necklace with, “Also available in aisle 7.... #ThinkStaples.” Savage.

If we're going to be honest, the chain does look like it's made of paper clips. Expensive paper clip, maybe, but office supplies nonetheless. Your move, Kris. Hint: Kanye probably has plenty of suggestions.

Before the 1973 Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade made it possible for women to get safe and legal abortions from licensed doctors, women all over the country and world were struggling to get the care they needed. Now, almost 43 years after the fact, it seems as though we have barely progressed. 

Up until last week when the Supreme Court struck down two key provisions of a Texas law restricting abortions, there hasn’t been a win for abortion supporters in over 16 years. The last time was in 2000 when a 5-4 ruling in Stenberg v. Carhart“struck down a Nebraska law banning a specific procedure abortion opponents called ‘partial birth abortion,’” according to NPR. 

Now, in 2016—the age of feminism and equality—still over half of the states in the USA have increased restrictions on abortions, making it almost impossible for women to have the procedure in a safe way. This begs the question: what are we going to do about this? 

Well, award-winning director Tracy Droz Tragos is ready to take action. In a new HBO documentary film Abortion: Stories Women Tell, Tragos focuses less on the debate about abortion and more on the women themselves, because their voices should be the most important ones. The documentary's website writes that the documentary will follow “those struggling with unplanned pregnancies, and the providers who show up at clinics to give medical care, as well as the activists on both sides of the issue, hoping to sway decisions and lives.” 

This is an issue that needs to be discussed and through this film, we can do just that. Abortion: Stories Women Tell will open in select theaters on August 12 and will be coming soon to HBO. Watch the trailer below!

Ever dreamed of being a reality TV star? A president? A Disney princess? Well, those dreams can (almost) come true. These insanely talented makeup artists use their artistic skills to transform themselves and their models into wildly accurate clones of pop culture and fictional icons. 

1. Annelies van Overbeek: Audrey Hepburn (and more!)

2. PUNK Makeup: Taylor Swift

3. Buzzfeed: Disney Princesses

4. Kat Sketch: Beauty and the Beast

5. Make Up With Magali: Barack Obama

6. Kandee Johnson: Barbie

7. ModernDayShivalry: Kylie Jenner

When it comes to makeup, there are countless options. From foundation and lipstick to brow tint and setting powder we've amassed an impressive inventory of beauty products. But not every product is a necessity, and only a few are essential to the millennial woman's daily routine. So to determine which beauty trends and products outweigh the rest, Influenster recently took a survey of over 5,000 millennial women's preferred beauty regimen. They asked about everything from nail polish colors to hair routines, and the results were somewhat surprising. They determined that mascara is the the No. 1 product of choice for women, with 35 percent saying that they couldn’t live without it. But this also begs the question as to what specific brand of mascara reigns supreme. Dior? Chanel? Nope, millennials' favorite mascara is actually Covergirl.

Covergirl Lashblast Volume Mascara, $7.99

Although this mascara choice may come as a surprise to some of the makeup gurus of the world, Covergirl’s affordable prices and overall quality give it a boost over its more expensive counterparts. Byrdie also reports that Maybelline follows up as the second favorite with Too Faced and Benefit following after. So maybe next time snag some Covergirl at the drugstore; over 1,750 women swear by it, so it's probably a good choice.

Transitioning from college to the real world can be rough. Whether you’re moving into your own apartment with a job or moving back into your parents’ house, the shift from being a student to a full-blown adult is momentous. As we struggle with the things we can no longer get away with, we can take comfort in the fact that we’re not the first, and won’t be the last to deal with the leap from collegiette to graduette. And while pop culture may have led us astray in some instances, these eight movies capture the quarter-life crisis perfectly; letting us know we’re not alone.

1. Tiny Furniture

Lena Dunham gets what it is to be a millennial woman. Before she began perfectly portraying early twenties life in Girls, she wrote, directed, and starred in Tiny Furniture, a movie about recent grad Aura’s first months out of college. “I’m in a post-graduate delirium,” Aura says as she moves back in with her successful artist mother and overachieving younger sister. Aura reconnects with childhood friends, gets a job as a hostess (that she ultimately quits, justifying giving up by saying, “It was really s***** and boring and I have a college degree”), and deals with the difficulties of not having her life together immediately after graduating. With familiar faces from Girls, Gossip Girl, and New Girl (to cover all our favorite shows with “Girl” in the name), Tiny Furniture manages to portray the reality of moving home after graduation. The tagline reads, “Aura would like you to know that she’s having a very, very hard time.” That’s something we can all relate to.

2. Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts may not be about a recent college grad, but it captures the longing for everything that college stands for. Thirty-five-year-old Jesse returns to his alma mater and meets a young student, Zibby (Elizabeth Olsen, younger sister of our childhood favorites Mary Kate and Ashley). The movie follows both the romantic friendship that develops between Jesse and Zibby, and the supportive one that Jesse fosters with a troubled student named Dean. Over the course of the movie, Jesse finally begins grow up.

For recent grads, one of the most poignant parts of the movie occurs when Jesse is talking to Zibby about being in college. “I think one of the things I loved the most about being here was the feeling that anything was possible. Just infinite choices ahead of you. You get out of school and anything could happen,” Jesse explains. Whether it’s been six months since you were a student or six years, that can be a hard thing to let go. Liberal Arts is a film you won’t want to miss after graduating (plus, Zac Efron makes some unexpected appearances, which we can’t complain about).

3. Post Grad

From her years as Rory Gilmore, to her time on Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Alexis Bledel has been there for us every step of the way (she even made a few thoroughly grown-up appearances on Mad Men). In Post Grad, she plays recent graduate Ryden, a girl who has always had a life plan. Good grades in high school, a college scholarship, and a great GPA in college were all supposed to lead to getting a job at a top publishing company in L.A. As you can imagine, things don’t quite go as planned. While she lands an interview, she does not get the job and must move home. Ryden deals with problems concerning employment, love, and the reality that her life is not coming together as she’d hoped it would. She is easy to identify with, and many recent graduates will understand when she says, “This whole post graduation thing is not exactly turning out the way I planned. I just thought I’d be doing something amazing by now. Or at least doing something.” 

Be inspired by Ryden’s spontaneity at the end of the movie and know that your ‘life plan’ may not end up being as fulfilling as you imagined. Embrace the opportunity to go in a different direction after graduating; it may be the only time you have the freedom to do so. 

4. Legally Blonde

The first thing that comes to mind when you think of Legally Blonde may not be “recent college grad,” but this classic chick flick is ultimately about Elle’s first year in graduate school. Whether you’re headed to law school, med school, or pursuing a Masters, let Elle be your inspiration not to let anything stop you from reaching your full potential.

In the movie, Elle deals with transitioning from her undergraduate years where she was popular and successful, to Harvard Law where she’s a little out of her element. Despite those who look down on her, she uses her unique perspective and experience to prove her professors and classmates wrong.

As she grows throughout the movie, Elle’s responses to Professor Callahan and (ex-boyfriend) Warner are empowering. She uses her detractors as motivation to buckle down and study harder than she ever has. In the end, she realizes she’s worth far more than Warner can offer. Take a leaf out of Elle’s book: Ignore those who don’t expect much of you and learn to trust and believe in yourself. Legally Blonde is the perfect pick-me-up during a quarter-life crisis.

5. Take Me Home Tonight

Set in the 1980s, Take Me Home Tonight focuses on recent MIT grad Matt, who, despite his potential, has moved back in with his parents in L.A. When his high school crush, Tori, comes into the video store he works at, he pretends to be an investment banker at Goldman Sachs. Tori invites him to a party with their old high school classmates and the movie follows him as he tries to win her over. Eventually the lie is revealed and Matt has to face the fact that he doesn’t know what he wants to do or where to start.

While Matt’s struggles are the main focus of the movie, we also follow his twin sister Wendy and best friend Barry, both of whom are dealing with their own quarter-life dilemmas. Wendy is dating the stereotypical jock, but we find out that she secretly applied to graduate school at Cambridge University in England. After accepting her boyfriend’s marriage proposal she finally reveals to him that she applied. Dismayed with the prospect of losing Wendy, Kyle almost gleefully delivers the news that she did not get in, helping Wendy realize that Kyle is not who she wants to share her future with. Meanwhile, Barry, who didn’t go to college, goes through a serious crisis (stealing cars and doing drugs included) before coming to the conclusion that maybe he should go to college to find himself and figure out what he wants to do.

Take Me Home Tonight is a fun movie that portrays many aspects of life after graduation: parental expectations, moving back home, trying to look like you have everything together, not knowing what you want to do, finding someone to support your dreams, and leaving those who do not, behind. 

6. Kicking and Screaming

This classic '90s movie opens at a college graduation party and follows four graduates over the next few months of their lives. Grover struggles with his girlfriend’s abrupt move to Prague, as the rest of the group has a hard time moving on from their undergrad days. While not as uplifting as other movies on this list, it accurately portrays the difficulty of moving on after college and feeling old compared to (current) college students.

Grover, Max, Otis and Skippy haven’t done anything or really even attempted to do anything after graduating, and that may be the biggest takeaway from Kicking and Screaming. It’s easy to get stuck feeling nostalgic (“We graduated four months ago. What can you possibly be nostalgic for?” Skippy asks Max at one point), but the worst thing you can do is nothing. If you’re stuck in a rut post-graduation, take your life into your own hands (as Grover finally tries to do at the end of the movie) and do something with your degree, and yourself.

7. The Graduate

As millennial women, we may not have much in common with Ben Braddock (a very young Dustin Hoffman), but The Graduate is perhaps the best known movie about a recent college grad. This classic is a good one to have in your film arsenal and what better time to watch than as a recent graduate yourself? While Ben is a young man struggling with an illicit affair in the 1960s, the insecurities and sentiments he expresses about having just graduated still resonate today. At one point Mrs. Robinson asks Ben if he’s upset, and his response perfectly sums up how many of us feel: “I’m just a little worried about my future. I’m a little upset about my future.”

Many of the scenes hit a chord with recent grads. At one point, Ben is relaxing and floating in the pool. His dad approaches and asks him what he’s doing, to which Ben replies, “Well, I would say that I’m just drifting.” While he’s referring to his position in the pool, the metaphor is apt. Later on in the scene, his dad asks him, “Would you mind telling me, then, what those four years of college were for? What was the point of all that hard work?” Ben wittily replies, “You got me.” This movie may be 48 years old, but recent grads today are still wondering the same thing.

8. Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Okay, so Holly Golightly isn’t a recent college graduate, but she is a twenty-something trying to find herself and make it on her own in New York. And what’s a quarter-life crisis if not a bad case of the ‘mean reds’ (being afraid but not knowing what you’re afraid of)? We’re all just looking for a real life place that makes us feel like Tiffany’s and, in the mean time, it’s comforting to watch someone as glamorous as Holly Golightly struggle a little with getting it right.

There’s something relatable about leading-man, Paul Varjak, as well. A struggling writer, he shows the excitement for getting paid for his work and finally begins to take his writing career seriously. After uncertainly telling Holly he’s a writer, Holly asks why he hasn’t written since 1956 (six years earlier), to which he replies, “I’m supposed to not fritter away my talent on little things. I’m supposed to be saving it for the big one.” Many of us feel that way when we don’t immediately have our dream job after graduation but, as Paul learns, we must pay our dues as we work our way up.

If we can learn anything from these movies it’s that everyone getting their start in their twenties isn’t quite where they expected to be, and that it’s all part of the process. So calm down, watch one of these films, know that you’re not alone, and that everything will work out. Quarter-life crisis averted.

Many of us have totally fallen in love with a guy and then gotten our hearts broken because he decided another girl on the side would be “more fun,” to put it nicely. Been there, done that, and it sucks. So why do guys do it in the first place?

Yeah, there are the classic excuses: “I just wasn’t thinking,” or, “I’m so young, and I needed to explore.” But we found out the truth as to why guys cheat. We talked to college guys as well as couple of relationship experts, and the reasons we discovered may surprise you.

1. He’s afraid of confrontation.

Your guy may be unhappy with you, but he also may not have the courage to break up with you. Ugh, total wimp status.

“If [guys] are not into the relationship, but they’re afraid to break things off, they might turn to cheating as a way to work around that,” says Alex, a junior at Oakland University. “If you stay unhappy in a relationship long enough, some guys will end up doing whatever it takes to find happiness.”

If you suspect your man is unhappy and getting a little side action, do what he doesn’t have the guts to do: Confront him. And then kick him to the curb. A guy without guts doesn’t deserve you, anyway.

2. He’s simply bored.

Nathan, a sophomore at Purdue University, gave us a pretty basic reason for why dudes go astray.

“[Guys cheat] because they get bored,” he says. “Guys are visual creatures, and we like new material.”

Jason*, a recent grad from Michigan State University, echoes the same sentiments. “I would imagine some get bored of a relationship after the honeymoon phase is over,” he says.

Well, there’s not much we can say about that one, although, “Shame on you men for getting bored with us,” or, “Screw you” would work pretty well. Our piece of advice: If he gets bored with you, he wasn’t worth it anyway (although, it never hurts to keep it spicy in the bedroom). You’re fabulous.

3. You’re taking him for granted.

According to matchmaker, author and speaker Marla Martenson, if you’ve been a little lax on giving your guy love lately, he may turn to other means for finding it.

“Guys cheat because of the way the other woman makes them feel,” she says. “Many women jump to the conclusion that a man cheats because he finds a younger, hotter woman that he cannot resist. But the fact is, often in relationships, couples start taking each other for granted, forgetting to compliment each other or make each other feel special. If you aren't making your man feel special, make an effort before someone else does.”

Jim, a sophomore at Illinois State University, agrees that some guys roam due to a lack of warmth and gratitude from their partners.

“Many men cheat on their girlfriends and wives for the same reasons some women cheat on their boyfriends and husbands — because they don't feel loved or appreciated,” he says. “More often than not, it represents a lack of communication in the relationship. It is often assumed that the man is a scumbag who never really cared at all, and in many cases this is true. But the men in question are also hurting themselves, because they are failing to be honest with themselves and others about what they want from other people.”

Listen up, ladies: don’t forget to show your dude some affection! Give him backrubs, lots of kisses and occasional Taco Bell surprises. Or just remind him how much you mean to him every so often. Men want to feel wanted just as much as women, and if you don’t provide him with that feeling, there’s a chance he may turn elsewhere for it.

4. He just wants it both ways.

It’s totally self-seeking, but some men want the thrill of a sexual endeavor with another partner while also maintaining their real, emotional relationships.

“I think guys cheat on girls because the [sexual] opportunity arises with another girl, but at the same time, they don't want to give up on what they've built so far with their partner,” says Eric, a sophomore at Universitat de Barcelona. “Why would anyone want to? Maybe because they weigh the pros and cons of the situation, and they make the selfish choice of going with that girl, assuming it won't be found out.”

In a nutshell, the guy finds it particularly exciting to hook up with a new girl, but at the same time, he doesn’t want to lose the original connection. Incredibly tactless and totally inconsiderate, we know. As Eric said, it’s definitely the selfish choice if a couple originally agreed on monogamy.

5. He’s afraid of getting hurt.

While it’s never okay to cheat in a relationship where both parties are committed, this reasoning is probably the least of all evils.

Bethany*, a recent grad of a small liberal arts school in the northeast, says she and her boyfriend cheated on each other in the same week for similar reasons.

“At that time, we didn't have the official boyfriend/girlfriend label since we were long distance, but we had assured each other that we wanted to be exclusive,” she says. “Later, we talked about it and realized we both had been afraid of getting too attached and getting hurt; we were going to different places even further away for the summer (which was right around the corner), and neither of us felt secure that the other one felt as strongly as we did. I think he cheated because long distance was hard.”

If you’re in a long-distance relationship, like this recent grad was, consider how serious you both are. Can both of you handle the distance? Will either of you be tempted to cheat? Is it better off to be apart? These are all things to consider before engaging in an LDR.

And if he’s simply too afraid to get attached because, well, guys have issues, too, consider talking to him before he goes off the path. You’ll know he’s scared of getting hurt if you suddenly feel him pulling away or growing distant. Have a serious heart-to-heart with him. Be sure to be non-accusatory as well as calm and collected. You could say something like, “Hey, Sam, I feel like you’re giving me a little bit of the cold shoulder. Is there a reason for this? I just want to make sure we’re okay.” Be patient; it’s tough for guys to open up!

6. He feels sexually inadequate.

If your guy feels like he’s not pleasing you in the sack, he may wander for this very reason.

“The easy access to pornography, and especially at such a young age, has created in many a false sense of what a sexual relationship should be like,” says dating coach Margie Burciaga. “Most men and women are inexperienced at sex. Just because a man is wired to have sex doesn't mean he is good, and when things don't go well in bed with a mate or meet up to his expectations, suddenly it is her fault, not realizing he doesn't know how to please her to even create a desire and wonderment about sex.”

While banning your guy from watching porn probably isn’t a good idea (that’ll make him want it more and you less!), you should definitely have a conversation with him about your sex life, especially if you get the sense that he’s feeling bad about it or is dissatisfied. Talk about what you like and don’t like, and make sure you find out what he wants, too! As cheesy as it sounds, walk him through it while you’re doing the deed or even just messing around (sometimes, men need all the direction they can get). Instead of critiquing his moves, boost his ego by giving him lots of compliments when he’s doing it right — men love to feel sexually desired, and if he feels desired by you, he won’t feel the need to find that desire or “wonderment” somewhere else.

Cheating hurts, no matter the reason why it happened. However, it’s good to have a little insight as to why he committed the act in order to better prevent it from happening again in your current or future relationships.

*Names have been changed.

While there are SO many minor characters within the Gilmore Girls series worthy of our praise and approval, Rory's best pal, Lane Kim, remains incomparable to all. Observe, as the following moments serve as pure evidence. EVIDENCE.  

1. When she confronted Rory early on about her freakish ways 

2. When she knew the secret behind popularized sporting events 

3. When she had her secret stash of Mrs. Kim-unapproved items on ~lock~

4. When she was one of the few who knew how to handle Kirk 

5. When she was equipped with a clever comeback at all times 

6. When she was such a music nerd and it was actually beautiful 

7. When she was ready to save Rory's ass at any moment's notice 

8. When she was ready to rock out anytime, anywhere 

9. When she had the best mood lighting set-up of all time in her tiny closet 

10. When she spent her Saturday afternoons same as you and me 

11. When she expressed her general appreciation for the miracle of life

12. But was quick to question the legitimacy of its origins 

13. When she was unequivocally devoted to following her dreams 

14. Like, really f**king devoted 

15. When she felt no shame in voicing her concerns 

16. When she gave out welcome fries to those in need 

17. When she moved into her first apartment and experienced the most common of twenty-something crises

18. When she was the only person mildly concerned about Rory singeing her boa 

19. When she appreciated the little things

20. When she was literally all of us 

#TeamLane 

Celebrating Independence Day is an American rite of passage. Who doesn't love to put on that cute American flag crop top and head to the beach for some fireworks? Free things are all around you and you may not even realize it, so we made a little list!

1. Fireworks

Do we really even need to explain why these are great? So patriotic and beautiful! 

2. Festivals/Carnivals

These are always fun because you can take a group, go on some rides and eat some fried food, or just walk around and hang out! Totally free!

3. Boardwalks/Beaches 

Most all beaches will have fireworks, so kill two birds with one stone! And if you have a boardwalk, a beach and fireworks, you're really ahead of the game!

4. Barbecues 

We know going to your neighbors with your parents might not be your ideal July 4th experience, but it's free food and drinks! Maybe even convince your parents to throw a little shindig and invite some of your friends and family!

5. Lakes

If you aren't near a beach, head out to your  local lake! And if you're in a safe zone (and a state where fireworks are legal) ask someone with experience to let off some fireworks over the lake! 

6. Cities

If you're lucky enough to live by a city, hit the local hot spots and enjoy being an American with everyone else! Bar hopping or just roaming around (the free part) we guarantee you will have fun!

7. Macy's Fireworks

If you don't feel like going out, there's an amazing fireworks display right on your TV! Watch the Macy's fireworks display and feel that American pride right from home!

8. Parades

Americans are unlike any other, so this July Fourth show off your pride any (free) way you want to! 

A ranking of ice cream truck treats. [First We Feast]

The cost of surviving sexual assault. [The Huffington Post]

When taking a photo becomes dangerous. [USA Today]

This Latina campaigns for Donald Trump. [CNN]

The origin of the Coney Island hot dog. [Smithsonian Magazine]

Brazil's Olympic catastrophe. [The New York Times]

A robot-powered burger joint. [Tech Insider]

Your news feed might start to look a little different. [BuzzFeed]

Inside Taco Bell's food development lab. [Thrillist]

Why was this little girl banned from golf? [Newser]

Meeting your roommate for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience. Having a random roommate invites the possibility of spending an entire year with someone who might be your new best friend or just someone who sleeps in the other bed. Luckily, HC is here to provide you with a few tips on getting to know your roomie before it’s time to move in!

1. Talk on the phone or Skype

By talking on the phone, Skyping, or FaceTiming with your roommate, you’ll have the opportunity to get to know a few things about her before moving in.

For Julia Flaherty, a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, a quick and simple phone conversation worked out well. “It’s a great tradition that should be kept up,” she says. “You kind of play a journalist role in getting to know each other and asking each other questions.” Don’t be afraid to pick up the phone to break the ice!

2. Go out to lunch

What better way to bond with your roommate than to do it over your mutual love of food? If distance isn’t an issue for you and your new roomie, try out a new restaurant in your hometown or even where you’ll be going to school. Everyone loves to eat, and nothing brings two people together better than a meal.

“I was really nervous about moving to New York not knowing anybody, but then I found out that my future roommate and I both lived near each other,” says Amber, a junior at Columbia University. “We ended up setting up a little brunch date to get to know each other, and it definitely helped us bond a little before we got to New York.”

A simple lunch or dinner date can give the two of you a chance to learn about each other’s majors, where you’re from and what types of things you like to do to have fun. It’s also a way to keep things short and sweet just in case you run out of things to talk about!

3. Follow each other on social media

Social media is a great option for getting to know your roommates when distance is in the way. Whether you add each other on Facebook or follow each other on Twitter, social media can be a great way for you to be introduced to the type of person your roommate is.

“My roommate and our suitemates were random, and we were all over the place geographically,” says Sam LaFrance, a junior at George Washington University. “We started a group Facebook message to talk about cleaning and things, but we also used it to get to know each other. We also shared Twitters and Tumblrs, and we all ended up hitting it off pretty well.”

4. Attend a pre-college event together

A lot of schools have pre-college events for freshmen to give them a chance to get a feel for college life while getting to know the people in their class. An event like this is also a great way for you and your roommate to get to know other people together while also getting an idea of the types of people you both like to hang out with.

Ashley Gibbs, a junior at Duke University, attended her school’s Black Student Alliance Invitational with her current roommate during their senior year of high school. “When we went, we met all of the other ethnic students that were accepted to Duke,” she says. “She was my roommate for the weekend, and we went to all the parties together. Overall, we had a pretty good experience together freshman year … we’re still roommates to this day.”

Your relationship with your roommate can have a pretty big effect on your freshman experience, so it’s important that the two of you have a pretty good relationship with each other. You don’t have to end up being best friends in the end, but you can at least put forth the effort to get to know each other before you arrive on campus!