We all experience symptoms of withdrawal after finishing a series on Netflix. Whether you’re aching for Gossip Girl or still wondering what happened to Lucas and Peyton, we’re here to say: we FEEL your pain. Still, one show that never fails to rip our hearts out when it’s over is Friends. The ghosts of Pheobe Buffay and Joey Tribbiani will leave a void in your day-to-day life that you’ll never be able to fill—but that certainly doesn’t mean we won’t try. So here you go! This is what to watch on Netflix after you finish Friends.
1. How I Met Your Mother
Talk about #squadgoals. How I Met Your Mother has all the quirky friendships you miss so much from the OG Friends crew. The series is without a doubt LEGENDARY.
2. New Girl
Jess and Nick are here to be your rebound after your breakup with Ross and Rachel.
3. That '70s Show
It’s pretty much Friends if everyone lived with their parents.
4. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
If you love a group of well-adjusted people living in New York City, you’ll love this show about a group of sociopaths living in Philly.
5. Friends with Benefits
This Netflix original is everything you miss about Ross and Rachel’s rocky relationship.
6. Law and Order: SVU
Okay, we know this one is a little bit of a stretch. But you can't deny that if Monica and Chandler teamed up they would literally BE Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler (or Nick Ammaro if we're talking later seasons).
7. Skins
Skins is just Friends with more sex, partying and British accents. Count us in.
8. The Big Bang Theory
Ross Geller would KILL to watch this science-themed comedy.
9. One Tree Hill
Experience all the love you found on Friends but with a lot more drama.
Let’s be real, your first time was probably a MESS. You had no idea how condoms worked, all your signature moves came from porn and realizing how much bodily fluid was involved sent you gagging. Virgins, needless to say you have ~a lot~ to look forward to. Turns out, most people have similar first time sex horror stories, whether it’s parents walking in or an accidental queef that your boyfriend assumed was a fart. Since you needed some sexual relatability in your life, we’ve rounded up a few stories for you that are so cringe-worthy, you won’t be able to look away.
1. “I had to pretend I wasn’t in severe pain.”
The first time I was having sex the guy tried to like flip me over on top of him, and flung me off the bed. I had to pretend the rest of the night that I wasn’t in severe pain from my landing.
-Erica*, Penn State University Class of 2018
2. “He said he locked the door.”
I was in this guy’s room at a frat house during a social my freshman year (lol at freshman year problems), and he said he locked the door. Turns out he DIDN’T! A group of at least five older girls in my sorority walked in and I had to hide under the blanket.
-Hayley*, Florida State University Class of 2018
3. “He cried and then I cried.”
Right in the middle of my first time I stopped to get a drink and ended up kneeling right on the guy’s balls as I was getting back into bed. He cried and then I cried, and then we had to stop.
-Erin*, Boston University Class of 2017
4. “He had to get eight shots in his penis.”
During my freshman year I was giving a hand job to my boyfriend. I didn't realize it until after that he had an uncircumcised penis. The next day, his penis started turning purple because the flap was pushed down so far and he has to be sent to the hospital. He had to get eight shots in his penis.
I just remember I felt very uncomfortable (I was fairly young and knew nothing about my body or sex). I started bleeding from what I think now was probably lack of lubrication, but the horrific part was my partner wanted to do it while we were watching Shrek. In the middle of it we stopped to continue watching Shrek. He later told me that the condom broke, and overall I still feel extremely awkward about the entire situation.
I had never seen a penis in my entire life and had no idea how to handle one. During foreplay he whipped it out and I was afraid that if I gripped it with my fist I would squeeze too hard and hurt him. Instead, I patted the top of it with two fingers (like the way you would pet a small kitten) for a few minutes until he asked me if he could show me how he liked to be touched.
He pulled it out to come on my face. I was unprepared, had no idea what was happening and ended up snorting his semen up my nose. We started making out and I sneezed his semen onto his own face. Probably grosser for him than for me, but not by much.
9. “I waited there for 45 minutes until he gave me the clear.”
It was the most awkward, strange, and embarrassing moment I've ever put myself through. He didn't know where to put it, nor did he know how to keep it up. After five minutes of this fleshy mess, his mom pulls into the driveway (not knowing I'm there). We both panic like little, scrawny, bare mice running in circles until he decides to shove me in his closet. While I'm still naked. I waited in there for 45 minutes until he gave me the clear that his mom was sitting in the living room watching TV. I took the opportunity to put my clothes on, run down the stairs and keep running up the street only to sit on a park bench without any shoes until a friend could come pick me up. Also he's gay now.
10. “I always wondered why I didn’t feel his boner.”
My first college boyfriend and I were virgins and really shy about sexual things. We made out a lot but didn't venture any farther for weeks. I always wondered why I didn't feel his boner but didn't put a ton of thought into it. Finally, he said he wanted to have sex after our next date.
On the big day, when he finally dropped his trousers, he had an honest to god micropenis.
Everywhere. Gushing blood. I bled for three days, and had to call a nurse line, only to have my mom walk in on me talking to the nurse on the phone. Seventeen was an awkward age for me.
I apparently really enjoyed my first time, because I squirted a little stream of approval about five minutes in. At the time, we both didn't know what squirting was (pee, we thought it was pee), and were very conflicted to continue. We did, but I was mortified. Fast forward two years later and I get a Myspace message saying something among the lines of, "Hey so Cambria, you're a SQUIRTER. That wasn't PEE!!!"
14. “I’ve just confirmed his suspicions that all women store items in their vaginas.”
I had a guy stop mid-fingering and ask me if I was storing things in my vagina. When I told him, perplexed, that I didn't, he got this look of "AHA! I've caught you in a lie!" and proceeded to exclaim how he knows there is something up there, and that I've just confirmed his suspicions that all women store items in their vaginas. He appeared quite embarrassed for his lengthy tirade after I explained to him that what he probably felt was my Nuva Ring.
15. “I mean full on man-yelling for at least a solid 3 minutes.”
We had fairly decent first time sex—until he came. He grabbed the pillow and started screaming into it at the top of his lungs. I mean, full on man-yelling for at least a solid 3 minutes. I was trapped under him, confused and a little frightened. I decided to wait it out. If it was me now, I'd have thrown him off, but I was new to the game then. Anyway, he sat up and told me he was bisexual and he'd had sex before with mostly with men. The whole thing turned me off, but even still, I tried to call him a few days later and he never returned my calls.
These were not bad first time stories—they were literal horror stories! At least we can say that since the first time, we’ve learned from our weird mistakes and terrible choice in partners. That experience can remain a humorous and fond (maybe not) memory of the past, and hey, it certainly makes a great story!
You may think you’re a force to be reckoned with until you cross paths with a type like Emily Fields. She’s the trustworthy jock of the group who always puts others’ needs before her own. How she manages to kill it in the sports world and still have time to always be there for her friends, we don’t know! What we do know is that Emily is an asset to any friend group. No one is as genuine as she is with as much inner strength!
The fire within someone like Emily provides the perfect balance against the vulnerability of the group’s Aria Montgomery. Not to mention someone has to check the Spencer Hastings of the group when she gets a little out of hand. You just may be the Emily Fields of your friends if you’re laid-back, supportive, and always have a leg up on the competition. These 22 signs will let you know if you’re anything like this athletic gal (and trust us, you’ll want to be like her!).
1. You never back down from a competition
And you’re probably always the winner!
2. You’re the one making a T-shirt and jeans look fab!
3. You believe there’s a reasonable explanation for everything even if things go awry
4. You were originally “the quiet one”
5. And were considered to be the weak link of the group
6. Until you grew into your outspokenness
There’s the girl we know and love!
7. You’re usually really forgiving
8. But once lines are crossed, there’s no turning back with you!
Ever!
9. You’re not afraid to express your feelings in a relationship
10. Or to be yourself!
11. It’s easy to trust you and you tend to be very trusting of others
Awwww!
12. You always look on the bright side
13. You probably have a hidden talent or two
Ummm, are you leading a double life as a back-up dancer for Queen Bey?
14. You tend to underestimate how amazing you truly are!
15. You’re flawless without even trying hard
Okay seriously, are you kin to Beyoncé?!
16. You have the occasional breakdown
17. Yet, you’re the strong one who always manages to fight back her tears
18. So it’s only natural that your friends tend to feel safe by your side
19. Especially since you’re not afraid to throw a little shade here and there
20. Your heart is definitely made of gold
So it has to be worth billions!
21. And your beauty is truly radiating!
22. Yet, what really sets you apart is that you’re genuinely comfortable with who you are!
Time for self procclaimed makeup addicts to rejoice! Urban Decay has just announced that they will be releasing a brand new Naked Palette. And this time, every shade will be a velvety soft matte. Control your excitement, you guys. The new palette will hit makeup stores in the fall—September 18, to be exact. Cult followers of Urban Decay's Naked eyeshadow line have been asking the company for a while now for more nudes and more matte colors. Rather than just responding with the release of a few new colors, the company decided to release a whole new palette in a new square shape, rather than the classic line of shadows in past Naked palettes.
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In a press release, the company responded to fan's requests saying, "We heard. We listened. And here it is: Naked Ultimate Basics." Urban Decay describes their new palette as "all the edgy, versatile, matte neutrals our community begged for, in one insane palette." This will be the 7th palette in the series, but each color will be new and sparkle free.
The palette will include 12 new shades of eyeshadow ranging from a very pale hue to some grey, black, eggplant and terra-cotta colors. Wende Zomnir, Urban Decay's founding partner, says the it's "the ultimate range of matte neutrals, done the Naked way." Yep, sheer joy is what we're feeling.
The best part: you won't have to wait too long for the palette to come out. The Naked Ultimate Basics palette will be available for $55 on Urban Decay's website on September 18th. Other products from the Naked line have sold out on their release date, so don't forget to mark your calendar if you'd like to be one of the first to own this new palette!
Ever since JoJo sent him home, we’ve been hoping Luke Pell would become the next Bachelor. And it turns out, he just might!
The Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss tweeted on Thursday that he’s going to announce the next Bachelor soon. And now he’s just teasing us by trying to decide when exactly he’ll release this top-secret information.
Trying to decide when to make the official #TheBachelor announcement... Either some time after the Olympiad, or when I hit 100k followers.
Let’s be real, your first time was probably a MESS. You had no idea how condoms worked, all your signature moves came from porn and realizing how much bodily fluid was involved sent you gagging. Virgins, needless to say you have ~a lot~ to look forward to. Turns out, most people have similar first time sex horror stories, whether it’s parents walking in or an accidental queef that your boyfriend assumed was a fart. Since you needed some sexual relatability in your life, we’ve rounded up a few stories for you that are so cringe-worthy, you won’t be able to look away.
1. “I had to pretend I wasn’t in severe pain.”
The first time I was having sex the guy tried to like flip me over on top of him, and flung me off the bed. I had to pretend the rest of the night that I wasn’t in severe pain from my landing.
-Erica*, Penn State University Class of 2018
2. “He said he locked the door.”
I was in this guy’s room at a frat house during a social my freshman year (lol at freshman year problems), and he said he locked the door. Turns out he DIDN’T! A group of at least five older girls in my sorority walked in and I had to hide under the blanket.
-Hayley*, Florida State University Class of 2018
3. “He cried and then I cried.”
Right in the middle of my first time I stopped to get a drink and ended up kneeling right on the guy’s balls as I was getting back into bed. He cried and then I cried, and then we had to stop.
-Erin*, Boston University Class of 2017
4. “He had to get eight shots in his penis.”
During my freshman year I was giving a hand job to my boyfriend. I didn't realize it until after that he had an uncircumcised penis. The next day, his penis started turning purple because the flap was pushed down so far and he has to be sent to the hospital. He had to get eight shots in his penis.
I just remember I felt very uncomfortable (I was fairly young and knew nothing about my body or sex). I started bleeding from what I think now was probably lack of lubrication, but the horrific part was my partner wanted to do it while we were watching Shrek. In the middle of it we stopped to continue watching Shrek. He later told me that the condom broke, and overall I still feel extremely awkward about the entire situation.
I had never seen a penis in my entire life and had no idea how to handle one. During foreplay he whipped it out and I was afraid that if I gripped it with my fist I would squeeze too hard and hurt him. Instead, I patted the top of it with two fingers (like the way you would pet a small kitten) for a few minutes until he asked me if he could show me how he liked to be touched.
He pulled it out to come on my face. I was unprepared, had no idea what was happening and ended up snorting his semen up my nose. We started making out and I sneezed his semen onto his own face. Probably grosser for him than for me, but not by much.
9. “I waited there for 45 minutes until he gave me the clear.”
It was the most awkward, strange, and embarrassing moment I've ever put myself through. He didn't know where to put it, nor did he know how to keep it up. After five minutes of this fleshy mess, his mom pulls into the driveway (not knowing I'm there). We both panic like little, scrawny, bare mice running in circles until he decides to shove me in his closet. While I'm still naked. I waited in there for 45 minutes until he gave me the clear that his mom was sitting in the living room watching TV. I took the opportunity to put my clothes on, run down the stairs and keep running up the street only to sit on a park bench without any shoes until a friend could come pick me up. Also he's gay now.
10. “I always wondered why I didn’t feel his boner.”
My first college boyfriend and I were virgins and really shy about sexual things. We made out a lot but didn't venture any farther for weeks. I always wondered why I didn't feel his boner but didn't put a ton of thought into it. Finally, he said he wanted to have sex after our next date.
On the big day, when he finally dropped his trousers, he had an honest to god micropenis.
Everywhere. Gushing blood. I bled for three days, and had to call a nurse line, only to have my mom walk in on me talking to the nurse on the phone. Seventeen was an awkward age for me.
I apparently really enjoyed my first time, because I squirted a little stream of approval about five minutes in. At the time, we both didn't know what squirting was (pee, we thought it was pee), and were very conflicted to continue. We did, but I was mortified. Fast forward two years later and I get a Myspace message saying something among the lines of, "Hey so Cambria, you're a SQUIRTER. That wasn't PEE!!!"
14. “I’ve just confirmed his suspicions that all women store items in their vaginas.”
I had a guy stop mid-fingering and ask me if I was storing things in my vagina. When I told him, perplexed, that I didn't, he got this look of "AHA! I've caught you in a lie!" and proceeded to exclaim how he knows there is something up there, and that I've just confirmed his suspicions that all women store items in their vaginas. He appeared quite embarrassed for his lengthy tirade after I explained to him that what he probably felt was my Nuva Ring.
15. “I mean full on man-yelling for at least a solid 3 minutes.”
We had fairly decent first time sex—until he came. He grabbed the pillow and started screaming into it at the top of his lungs. I mean, full on man-yelling for at least a solid 3 minutes. I was trapped under him, confused and a little frightened. I decided to wait it out. If it was me now, I'd have thrown him off, but I was new to the game then. Anyway, he sat up and told me he was bisexual and he'd had sex before with mostly with men. The whole thing turned me off, but even still, I tried to call him a few days later and he never returned my calls.
These were not bad first time stories—they were literal horror stories! At least we can say that since the first time, we’ve learned from our weird mistakes and terrible choice in partners. That experience can remain a humorous and fond (maybe not) memory of the past, and hey, it certainly makes a great story!
Houston mother Sheborah Thomas was taken into police custody on Sunday for the murder of her 7-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter. Thomas reportedly drowned her children in their bathtub at home, and was taken to the police station by a neighbor after she “calmly” shared this information with him.
At first, the man thought she was joking, and began to help her pack because she claimed she needed to move out of her house “right away," according to the Associated Press. It was not until Thomas once again told him that she had killed her children that the man realized she was serious and that he needed to report her and her actions to the authorities.
The Washington Postreports that Thomas committed the murders on Friday, right after the children performed in a talent show at their day care center. It was not until two days later that she was brought to the police and the bodies were found. Thomas had hidden their bodies under the house of a next-door neighbor.
Sheborah's sister-in-law, Kita Thomas-Smith, has started a GoFundMe campaign has been started in honor of the children, Orayln and Kahana. In an interview, Thomas-Smith was understandably emotional and questioned why and how her sister-in-law could commit such an act.
Local Houston police had been to Thomas’s house in the past, but the details of her criminal record remain unclear. Similarly, child services had been in touch with the family, but their office “could not disclose the nature of those visits” when asked about the news of the Thomas children’s deaths, according to the AP.
In a sea of bunk beds, it can be hard to showcase your personal style in your dorm. But we’ve found that with a few key dorm decorations, you can easily get the cutest room on your floor while also keeping your budget in tact! We partnered with IKEA to bring you some ~next level~ dorm decs that are sure to please any style.
1. Curtains
Blinds can get boring, so adding a set of quirky curtains is an easy way to spice things up while also giving yourself some extra privacy. The IKEA MATTRAM curtains are sure to please crazy cat ladies and animal lovers alike.
2. Vases
Sleek, minimalist-style vases are a perfect addition to your bookshelf or bedside table—and they look ever-so-grown-up. Fill with fresh or fake flowers to give a little life to your room. We’re crushing over the IKEA SALONG white vase, which has been shaped by a skilled craftsman. You’ll be using these for way beyond college.
3. Hanging decorations
Hanging decorations like the IKEA VISIONÄRadd a playful touch to even the most standard dorm room. They’re crazy affordable too, so stock up on a couple and create a hippie vibe to your space.
4. Pillows
Pillows are an easy way to liven up a space. Add a few to your bed and one on your desk chair to make a more comfortable dorm. We like the IKEA SANELA cushion cover—it’s a budget-friendly way to add a pop of color.
5. Desk supplies
Don’t settle for a drab desk. Up your productively level by surrounding yourself in colorful, versatile desk organizers like the IKEA HEJSAN pen cups. They’ll hold all of your essentials in style.
6. Rug
One of the easy ways to distinguish your room is through rugs. Mask the inevitably-stained carpet from last year’s occupants with a chic rug that provides personality and a soft surface to walk on! We like the cool minimalist feel of the IKEA GÖRLÖSE rug.
7. Shower curtain
If you’re living in a suite-style dorm, you’ll have the opportunity to insert some style into your bathroom as well. Changing up the shower curtain is super easy and a great way to add color. The IKEA DOFTKLINT shower curtain is both super cute and functional—it has water-repellent coating.
Be sure to check outIKEA for all of your dorm-decorating needs this fall!
It’s no secret that Twitter plays a huge role in getting people to talk and think critically about race.
A new analysis by the Pew Research Center looked more deeply into what exactly got Twitter users interested in and posting about race, and compared the role race played on the feeds of white, black and Hispanic users.
According the the study, 60 percent of all Twitter users say they never post anything about race. Black and Hispanic users are much more likely to do so than white users, with 28 percent and 20 percent, respectively, saying that at least some of their posts are about race, compared to 8 percent of white users.
The study looks at a fifteen-month period from January 2015 to March 2016 and pinpoints the top ten events that got Twitter users talking about race the most. All but one of the events on the list were related to either black death or entertainment awards.
The shooting in Charleston, S.C., where nine black people were murdered in a church by a white shooter, drew national outrage and unrest. The day following saw the highest number of tweets about race, topping the list with about 4.3 million tweets. Support for the victims and their families as well as outrage over the tragic crime continued well past that day. Conversations around gun control, mental illness, racism, the definition of terrorism and the identities of the victims took over Twitter. The second day following the shooting came in eighth on the list with around 2.9 million race-related tweets.
The death of 28-year-old Sandra Bland, who died in a Texas jail, also had Americans outraged last July—to the point where Instagram blocked the #SandraBland hashtag in order to try to curb the violent, racist hate speech in the comments section of many of these posts. Twitter users made #SandraBland, #SayHerName, #BlackLivesMatter and other related hashtags trend for a long time, with the day and day after a release of information about Bland’s death being the third and fifth most talked-about Twitter days when it came to race. #BlackLivesMatter protests relating to Bland’s death made July 29 Twitter’s fourth most active race-discussion day.
When Freddie Gray died in the custody of Baltimore police in April last year, people sent 3.4 million tweets expressing primarily anger and unrest. The failure of prosecutors to convict any of the officers involved also drew ire.
The three days completing the list were the days following the Grammys, Oscars and BET awards, at sixth, ninth and 10th places on the Pew Research Center’s list. Most of the tweets about race surrounding the Grammys and the Oscars had to do with the disproportionate numbers of white performers winning awards, with #OscarsSoWhite being a top trending topic.
Whether or not you use social media to discuss race, the role platforms like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram now play in the way we understand and grapple with racism is one of the most interesting parts of today's world.
We’ve all been there. You’re out, having a couple drinks with friends, feelin' yourself as you shimmy and shake to the hottest summer jam. And then, all of a sudden, you get the overpowering urge to bone the cutie checking you out from the bar.
Granted, college is a time of self-discovery and part of that self-discovery has to do with sex. There is absolutely nothing wrong with having a carefree night of fun with Mr. Six Pack over there as long as you’re being safe and everyone's consenting.
However, a new study has found a disturbing association between alcohol consumption and condom use among college-aged women.
The study from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine found that two-thirds (66.9 percent) of college-aged women had unprotected sex during their last sexual encounter involving alcohol. There were 287 college-aged women in the study, anonymously reporting their experiences with sex and alcohol.
Condoms, when used correctly, are very effective in preventing unwanted pregnancy and the contraction of sexually transmitted disease. Still, STIs are a huge issue. Dr. Jennifer Brown, the lead author on the study, points out in the study's press release that HIV and other STIs are on the rise—and these infections are preventable.
The point is to not scare you, but to remind you how important safe sex is. Be prepared when you're planning to go out, and make sure reaching for that condom is second nature—because using a condom is so much better than dealing with the repercussions of not using one. And don't forget to get tested for STIs regularly!
A few weeks ago, Kim Kardashian stirred up controversy at the BlogHer 16 Conference, when she boldly stated that she doesn't consider herself a feminist. During the event, Kim said, "Everyone always says, are you a feminist? And I don't think that I am."
Kim's discussion at BlogHer made us realize that she really doesn't understand what feminism is. Kim said that she didn't want to be labeled as a feminist because she doesn't see herself as the 'free the nipple' kind of person, but feminism is much more than that.
In response to the backlash over her comments, Kim penned an essay on her site, explaining her stance on feminism. She began by making it clear that she is aware of what exactly a feminist is.
"For me, a feminist is someone who advocates for the civil and social rights and liberties of all people, regardless of their gender," she wrote. "Anyone who believes that women should have the same choices and opportunities as men when it comes to education and employment, their bodies and their lifestyles."
Then, she admitted that she can understand why people would be quick to call her a feminist. "I'm all about empowering and uplifting women," Kim said. "I work hard, I make my own money, I'm comfortable and confident in my own skin, and I encourage women to be open and honest about their sexuality, and to embrace their beauty and their bodies."
At that point, it seemed like Kim was basically contradicting herself. She previously made it clear that she doesn't consider herself a feminist, yet listed all the reasons why she falls into that category.
Kim then went on to explain the root of her issue with feminism, saying that she agrees with the ideas of feminism, but doesn't want to label herself.
"I feel that being grouped or labeled can create separation between people who do (or don't) fall into certain categories, when they may actually share many of the same beliefs and goals. It's not about he, she, gay, straight, black, white. The fight for equality is about ALL human beings being treated equally—regardless of gender, sexuality or ethnicity."
Her concluding thoughts only (again) contradicted her whole essay. "I'll always fight for women's rights. Always. I support women to the fullest. But, at the end of the day, no one should feel pressured to be labeled as anything just because they believe in certain things and support certain values or ideals."
We know that labels (especially those based on appearance) tend to divide people into groups, but if you firmly agree with a set of beliefs, there's no reason why you wouldn't want to proudly declare those ideals. While we understand what Kim was trying to say, it seems strange for an empowered woman like herself to want to stay away from the feminist label. Feminism is grounded upon achieving equality, not dividing or separating people. If everyone believes in equality, then shouldn't we all be proudly supporting feminism?
UPDATE: It looks like Free People is reconsidering its decision to sell these extensions—the product page is currently showing up as an error page on the brand's website.
Unfortunately, cultural appropriation continues to be a growing issue, and retail brands like Free People certainly aren't contributing to the solution. Rather, they are continuing to perpetuate it with their latest accessory—Purple Finch Dreadlock Extensions.
The brand has already been criticized for selling clip-in dreadlocks in the past, but apparently, they haven't learned their lesson. The new accessory is available in two different variations, Springtime Pink and Neutral Tye Dye—and sells for a casual $128. Oh, and the dreadlocks include flower, wood, and bead details (because you know, authentic dreadlocks contain all of those elements).
Aside from the obvious fact that the models featured wearing the dreadlocks are all white, we can't ignore the blatant cultural appropriation that's happening here. Dreadlocks are deeply rooted in African American culture, and turning them into an trendy accessory is just disgraceful.
Are you frantically opening and closing your closet door, hoping that each time you peek a new, trendy outfit will appear? That's because fall semester is right around the corner, and figuring out what to wear your first day of class is way overwhelming. Don't worry, we've teamed up with South Moon Under to alleviate the stress of back-to-school wardrobe worrying. South Moon Under offers an eclectic mix of men's and women's clothing, swimwear, accessories, jewelry and gifts for the home––basically anything a girl could need!
You'll win a $500 South Moon Under shopping spree, perfect for scoring anything from a romper to boots to your new favorite statement necklace either onlineor in any of the24 East Coast locations. Our collegiettes should walk across campus rocking the latest fashion for self-expression and authenticity, so that everyday you can wake up to a fresh new look. What an easy (and stylish AF) way to make this new school year the best one yet!
Let's be real, fall classes are just around the corner, but lounging around in summer sun forever sounds like a way nicer alternative. You and your girls are so not ready to give up bikini season, but thanks toRefinery29 and Scoutmob, you don't have to! We've partnered with them to give you a trip that's literal #GirlSquadGoals.
You'll win a trip for four to Miami, with $1500 in airfare and a three night stay at Dream Hotel South Beach. Sign us up!
Did we mention you also get $250 to Scoutmob? Yeah that's right. Not only do you get to keep up your sweet tan, but at Scoutmob you can score anything from a printed-T to yummy snacks to new supplies for your crafting obsession. These unique and authentic gifts are the perfect compliment to your squad's dream vacation.
Johnny Depp has officially gone way, way too far. Well, according to TMZ that is.
With all the drama going on with Amber Heard and the abuse accusations, Refinery29 reports that Johnny Depp apparently cut off part of his finger during a fight and then used his own blood, dipped in paint, to write accusations—"Billy Bob" and "Easy Amber"—on a mirror, TMZ claims. Oh boy.
Depp is accusing Heard of having an affair with Billy Bob Thornton but both Thornton and Heard have both denied the claims. Regardless, Depp was out of line and what he did is so gross and scary.
Refinery29 also reports that Depp’s finger could not be reattached so the doctors had to create a new tip using skin from his hand. If you feel so inclined, the photo evidence is on TMZ... but it's pretty hard to stomach.
You probably haven't ordered off a kids menu since you were around 12, but as we'd pretty much do anything to save money, that's about to change. One genius at Business Insider noted that the Chipotle kids' menu is available to everyone (none of those pesky cut-offs where you actually have to be a kid!), and you can—are you sitting down?—get a meal for less than $5.
Start by ordering a kids' build-your-own plate, and you'll get to choose one protein, two fillings, two hard taco shells or tortillas, chips or fruit and a soda. You can literally get chicken, fajita veggies and rice for about $4.75 when ordering those same items on the adult menu would cost around $7.90, depending on your city. Want to go even cheaper? Order the kids' quesadilla. Granted, the portion isn't as monsterous as a burrito bowl, but you'll be getting an amount of food you can actually finish in one sitting.
This Chipotle kids' menu hack is seriously going to change our ordering game. Who's ready to go get a taco plate?!
Although Gabby Douglas is one of the greatest gymnasts of all times she is still subject to an incredible amount of hate. From people trolling her about her hair at the Olympics to her not putting her hand over her heart for the National Anthem, it’s safe to say that the haters are really trying to kill her Olympic mood.
Thankfully, she has a team of loyal fans who are there to back her up no matter what. After Douglas revealed that the hate is “a lot to deal with,” many fans, including Shonda Rhimes and Chelsea Clinton, have been reaching out to her to show their support according to ESPN, and seriously, it is so sweet.
Dear @gabrielledoug you're flawless. You're a shining example. And I watched a gymnastics classic flick today just to feel vibes
Your first semester at college is going to be full of surprises and lessons. Things are going to happen that you never would have expected, and you are going to learn more about yourself and adapt, change and grow in the process.
But don’t get scared! Your first semester is also going to be one of the most fun times of your life. Plus, it will be much less intimidating if you know what to expect. So to help you prepare, here are the 15 things you are sure to learn during your first semester (and what you should take away from them!).
1. You won't wear a fraction of the cute clothes you brought to college
Most college girls give this piece of advice to their friends, siblings and classmates; however, few actually take it seriously. Read our lips: You will not wear all the clothes you are trying so hard to stuff in a single suitcase.
“I literally packed my entire closet, and by fall break I had already taken a huge portion of it back home,” says Kate Lowes, a sophomore at the University of Dayton. “From all the college apparel they give away to the fact that people basically live 24/7 in sweatpants, there was no need for the majority of the stuff I brought. I realized that I should have packed more of the basics—like tennis shoes, yoga pants and sweatshirts—rather than all dressy outfits.”
What should you take away from this? Quality over quantity. For example, with how much you’ll likely be wearing leggings, it may not be a bad idea to invest in a durable pair.
No matter how nice your dorm-mates may seem, the kindheartedness and pleasantries all end in one place: the laundry room. If you’re not on top of your game in the laundry room, you’ll probably experience what many a collegiette before you had to go through. From stolen clothes to your laundry getting dumped on top of a machine because you were just a minute late getting it out of the dryer, it’s best to follow a strict schedule in the laundry room. Be timely, be quick and, of course, be courteous to others.
3. There is great beauty in a free and reliable ride
For most collegiettes, freshman year means saying goodbye to your beloved car from high school as well as your parents driving you everywhere free of charge. You’re either going to have to put your faith in the campus shuttle system to actually run on schedule or you’re going to have to keep your car on campus and become the honorary campus driver for everyone and their brother. And that means watching your shopping money get eaten up by the gas tank. Either way, you’re going to realize how good you had it being able to borrow your parents’ car on full and bring it back on empty like it was no big deal.
Bringing your car to campus, however, is not always a bad idea. In fact, “I think it will be one of the best decisions I make for this upcoming school year!” Kate says. Having a car on campus gives you an easy way to get groceries or go to work, and it’s also a great way to escape whenever you need a breath of fresh air. If bringing a car to campus works for you, then go for it!
4. Shower shoes are not a suggestion; they are a requirement
College showers are breeding grounds for bacteria. You’ll learn soon enough that shower shoes are an absolute must if you’re living in a dorm, especially if your campus cleanliness is lower than most. Wearing flip-flops in the shower will keep your feet and your floormates’ feet safe, which will add to the overall health of your floor. Not to mention that you will soon become “that girl” if you’re the only one going barefoot down the hall in your towel. Bottom line? Wear the ‘flops!
5. Your first home-cooked meal of your first college break will probably make you cry
Coming home for break during your first semester at college will make you realize that there is nothing better than a home-cooked meal. “Thanksgiving really did it for me,” Kate says. “Just being with my family and having my parents make dinner like they used to every night was so comforting. It was a way for me to feel so at home... and escape from the same cafeteria salad I had been eating for weeks!”
As heartwarming as it is to come home to a familiar meal, college is a great time to work on providing for yourself and getting creative with what’s available in your campus cafeteria. If your school doesn’t have the healthiest choices to pick from, then get crafty in your dorm! See what kind of appliances are allowed in your room and rack up a great list of dorm recipes to use on a daily basis.
6. You won't stay besties with the girl you attached yourself to during orientation week
The girls in your orientation Facebook albums and Instas are going to be way different in December than they were in August—and that’s okay. You shouldn’t feel like the girl you instantly became best friends with because you both were paired up for some orientation week activity (and were also both in a mad rush to find someone to sit with at lunch) has to be your best friend for the next four years—or even the next four months.
True friendships grow organically and can’t be forced because you room with or have the same class as someone. Marie Mikhail, a sophomore at John Carroll University, has some great advice. “Start making new friends right away,” she says. Although it’s somewhat scary to think about, it really is as easy as just introducing yourself to people on your floor or in your dorm and figuring out whom you really click with. Some of the best relationships are created with your roommates and neighbors. Don’t underestimate the comfort they can bring to your life. Get to know and love them, even if they aren’t your BFFs!
7. Not everyone's standards for personal hygiene are the same
You probably haven’t lived in such a confined living space with such a high number of females until your first year of college. Unfortunately, the people who live on your floor won’t all have the same definition of the word “clean,” and without awkwardly pointing out to them that they ought to be more hygienic (which you really shouldn’t do), there’s not much you can do.
There’s nothing more disgusting than watching someone leave the bathroom without washing her hands, cough without covering her mouth or not wash her hair for weeks on end. It’s even worse if that person is your roommate. But you will learn to live with it. Buy some hand sanitizer and suck it up, ladies.
It really only takes until the second or third day for you to realize that college is nothing at all like how it is in the movies. College is not a constant state of partying or perfectly sunny days on the quad.
“We all hear about the fun parties and activities … but ask any established college student and they will tell you about the immense amount of studying that must be incorporated daily,” Marie says.
While you can definitely push yourself to stay busy (and free yourself from the library) by joining organizations and clubs or even going Greek, you should also be prepared for the somewhat repetitive daily routine you will grow to have. Included in this is a lot of Netflix and, yes, sadly, studying.
9. You will realize you took having your own room for granted
Except for the maybe the quad, a college campus is typically not full of wide-open spaces and private rooms for your leisurely use. Rather, it is full of cramped dorms, busy common rooms and jam-packed libraries. You will never appreciate your childhood room more than when you enter your first midterm week and find yourself fighting for a study spot not populated by half the student body. Should that ruin your college experience? Absolutely not!
From cute DIY projects to color-coordinating decor with your roomie, there are so many ways to make the most out of your dorm room. Marie decided to take the opportunity to turn her cramped dorm room into a festive home away from home. “My roommate and I used every holiday as the perfect excuse to spice up our room with decorations,” she says. “For Christmas, we decked out our room with hanging ornaments around the room, lining the walls with lights and wrapping our door with holiday wrapping paper.” What better way to bond with your roomie and make your living space a little more fun?
10. There are good professors and there are very, very bad professors
You should always firmly believe that you are the greatest influence on your grades, but by your first semester, you’re going to learn that there are some professors who aren’t making things easy for you. While no professor would purposefully tank your grade or have a vendetta against you making it on the dean’s list, many have higher expectations than your high school teachers had. This makes it quite hard to attain the straight As you’ve always been used to receiving.
The best thing to do is to take advantage of (accurate) professor review websites and figure out what type of learning environment and professor works best for you. “Don’t just blindly sign up for your classes based on the times you want,” Kate says. “Be sure to actually check which professor teaches the class and whether or not his or her teaching style will be beneficial to you.”
You aren’t going to college with all the same people you went to high school with—and you shouldn’t expect the same types of people to be there. Not everyone is the same, comes from the same background or will be interested in the same things as you. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be friends. In fact, some of the best friendships can come from people who have had very different experiences from each other. Take advantage of all the new experiences you’re going to have and don’t limit yourself; try to meet as many people as possible.
You’ll realize during your first semester that you really cannot push things off in college. The time between the beginning and the end of the semester is broken up by midterms, tests, quizzes, projects and your social life. That basically means that if you’re not on schedule with homework, studying and outside reading, you’ll find yourself scrambling to catch up.
“Without planning and organizing in college, life is practically chaos,” Marie says. “If you don't plan ahead and organize your work, it is easy to find yourself missing deadlines and not being as successful as you had planned.”
So what does all this mean? College is obviously a time for fun, friends and Friday nights, but it’s also a time that will shape the rest of your life. Basically, you need to figure out what the best balance of school life and social life is for you. Oh, and it would probably be a good idea to invest in a planner.
13. Finding the friend who will house you when you’re sexiled or let you cry on her shoulder will make all the difference
At some point or another you’re going to have an “I miss my parents” breakdown, an “I shouldn’t have hooked up with that guy” breakdown, an “I don’t know what I’m doing with my life” breakdown or an “I’m drowning in homework and my roommate always snores and I have been living in sweatpants and I need my dog” breakdown. It’s only natural. While the first few breakdowns will probably entail you trying to hide your sobbing from your roommate, life gets a whole lot better when you find that one girl or that group of friendswho will be there to support you and will always help you eat your feelings by scarfing down a pizza with you on a weekday at midnight. But just remember, getting frustrated, having breakdowns and getting stressed out is totally normal in college. And that’s what your friends are there for.
“College is such a transitional period for everyone, and with this period comes many new adjustments,” Marie says. “It is very important to have a friend that you can vent to and confide in. At the end of the day, it is comforting to know that there is someone there for you who will listen and understand you.”
14. Social media will make you believe that everyone else is having a better college experience than you
It’s really unavoidable: You are eventually going to become envious of how great of a time it looks like your peers are having. This primarily comes from what you see on social media; pictures can deceive you into thinking that everyone else has more friends than you, is more popular than you or is making more of their college experiences than you are. Social media can make you feel left out and can even make you question if you picked the right school.
So, what should you do? If you find that Instagram and Facebook are making you feel down, try a social media detox. Try to remember the times before likes, favorites and retweets dictated your social standing, and, most importantly, realize that you cannot allow envy or worry to lessen your college experience. Put down your phone and go make some memories of your own!
No matter how painful finals week is or how slow some days seem to go, your first semester flies by at a crazy speed. You’re only a freshman for a short period of time, and in three more short years, you’re going to be an upperclassman wondering where all the time went.
“Before you know it, all of the activities, the seemingly never-ending work and all of the fun memories will be over,” Marie says. “So make sure you enjoy the ride while it lasts!” We couldn’t agree more!
When thinking about celebrities, Kendall Jenner is basically as cool as you can get. Sometimes, we aren’t even sure that she is actually a human at all! (I mean, have you seen her legs?) Well now, we now know that that's not the case.
Recently, Jenner announced on her website/app that there is one thing that actually makes her just like everyone else—fear. Jenner revealed that she suffers from a phobia called trypophobia, the fear of tiny holes in weird patterns. Chances are, you do too (Googling the term isn't for the faint of heart).
The model wrote, “anyone who knows me knows that I have really bad trypophobia” and things that set her off are “pancakes, honeycomb, or lotus heads.” According to People, this is actually a very common fear that many people don't even know they have.
On her app, Jenner also revealed that “I can’t even look at little holes—it gives me the worst anxiety” because she has no idea what could be in there. Okay, same, actually.
For us college women, multitasking is pretty much the standard order. We're writing a paper, but also listening to music and scrolling through Instagram. We're in class taking notes, but also chatting with a friend and sending secret Snapchats from under the table. It's our way of life, but it's never seemed like a bad thing...until now. A team of researchers at Bryan College figured out that our multitasking habits are actually making us less productive and costing the U.S. economy about $450 billion in the process. The infographic they made will simultaneously scare you and also encourage you to change your millennial ways before they manifest in a large scale problem during your career—Oh yeah, and there are marshmallows involved, too.
What kind of issues can multitasking cause? Well, when you're switching from one task to another every few minutes, you're really taxing your brain. According to Bryan, multitasking can lower your IQ by 15 points (!) and is linked with having less density in the parts of your brain that deal with cognitive and emotional control. Basically, clicking back and forth between Facebook and your study guide has similar affects on your brain to not sleeping for a whole night. Multitasking makes you less productive—and on a larger scale, with millions of people doing it, it causes huge monetary losses through lack of productivity.
Instead of multitasking, experts say you should do one task at a time, giving it your full attention and getting rid of any distractions. That means working on your paper for 30 minutes without doing anything else—yup, not even looking at your phone. Once that time is up, you can move on to another task. You may find that you get more done in those 30 minutes than you would in an hour or two of multitasking!
It's crazy to realize that seemingly harmless technological distraction and multitasking in college could transfer to a huge economic loss as soon as we enter the job world. But as painful as it is to say, it may be time to put down our phones and get some shit done.
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