Oh, Hello, Adele! 

After her years-long hiatus from the spotlight, beloved Brit artist Adele has re-emerged with a new 6-minute-long, sepia-filtered music video for her hit new song "Hello."

The soulful track is the first single to be released from her new record “25,” set to release November 20—her first album in more than 4 years.  

Along with the video, Adele released a statement on social media and on her website that read:

Hello

When I was 7, I wanted to be 8. When I was 8, I wanted to be 12. When I turned 12 I just wanted to be 18. Then after that I stopped wanting to be older. Now I’m ticking 16-24 boxes just to see if I can blag it! I feel like I’ve spent my whole life so far wishing it away. Always wishing I was older, wishing I was somewhere else, wishing I could remember and wishing I could forget too. Wishing I hadn’t ruined so many good things because I was scared or bored. Wishing I wasn’t so matter of fact all the time. Wishing I’d gotten to know my great grandmother more, and wishing I didn’t know myself so well, because it means I always know what’s going to happen in the end. Wishing I hadn’t cut my hair off, wishing I was 5’7”. Wishing I’d waited and wishing I’d hurried up as well.

My last record was a break-up record and if I had to label this one I would call it a make-up record. I’m making up with myself. Making up for lost time. Making up for everything I ever did and never did. But I haven’t got time to hold on to the crumbs of my past like I used to. What’s done is done. Turning 25 was a turning point for me, slap bang in the middle of my twenties. Teetering on the edge of being an old adolescent and a fully-fledged adult, I made the decision to go into becoming who I’m going to be forever without a removal van full of my old junk. I miss everything about my past, the good and the bad, but only because it won’t come back. When I was in it I wanted out! So typical. I’m on about being a teenager: sitting around and chatting shit, not caring about the future because it didn’t matter then like it does now. The ability to be flippant about everything and there be no consequences. Even following and breaking rules… is better than making the rules. 

25 is about getting to know who I’ve become without realising. And I’m sorry it took so long, but you know, life happened.

Love,

Adele

To all her fans, Adele is back! What could be better? And who knows, maybe a world tour is next on her to-do list...

This just in: the males of the world have spoken, and they want to see you dressed as Kylie Jenner this Halloween. In a recent poll conducted by date auction website WhatsYourPrice.com, more than 61,000 men were asked what costume they most hoped to see women donning at Halloween parties this year. Kylie garnered a whopping 81 percent of the vote.

When reporting their findings, WhatsYourPrice.com had this to say about Kylie’s signature look: “Known for her voluptuous body, risqué fashion and plump lips, Kylie Jenner has stolen the spotlight from her notorious sisters and women everywhere have been attempting to emulate her.”

Quite the controversy has been brewing lately over the hyper-sexualization of the 18-year-old. But honestly, we’re much more concerned about WhatsYourPrice.com feeling the need to inform us on this matter. While the results are rather interesting, we certainly won’t be choosing our Halloween costumes based on guys’ opinions and/or suggestions.

Kylie is a perfectly acceptable costume for the woman who wants to dress up like her—solely for her own enjoyment. But Halloween is not about making ourselves up to please the fellas. Sorry, but if we want to dress as Doctor Who, Kylie Jenner or Leslie Knope, we’ll do so…for ourselves!

Thoughts on this poll’s results and if we should care, collegiettes?

Halloween is the ideal time of the year to remind the world how hilarious and sassy you are. Your costume can be entirely based on a meme or a pop culture reference that will have your friends laughing and strangers begging to get a photo with you. Why stick to an unoriginal packaged costume when you have the chance to do so much more? Here are 12 ideas to help you plan the funniest costume of the year.

1. Miley at the VMAs

It's easy to be Miley at the 2015 VMAs for two reasons. One: she wore so many outfits. So. Many. Two: most of those outfits already looked like they could be costumes, including this one where she was essentially dressed as the LGBT Pride Flag. Throw on this rainbow flag dress and a couple of matching accessories, and you're good to go!

2. Basic b*tch

Let's be clear: this costume is for those women looking to proclaim and own their basicness. Wear your black leggings and carry that PSL with pride, sister. But if you're looking to poke fun at your fellow females, move along.

3. Kanye running for president

To be Kanye running for president, you can literally just wear a large beige t-shirt. Or you can kick it up a notch by dressing in his VMAs outfit with added accessories, like a "Vote for Kanye" sign, an American flag or some DIY election buttons.  

4. Donald Trump

Speaking of presidential candidates, Trump is just begging to be a Halloween costume this year. Yandy already has this prepackaged one, but we recommend putting the costume together at home and adding a speech bubble sign with one of Trump's many infamous quotes. 

5. Left Shark

Thanks to the Internet, you can buy several different versions of Left Shark. Amazon has one, and so does Katy Perry. 

6. #TheDress

It was literally the only thing this year that everyone talked about for an entire week, so even your grandparents will get the joke. If you're dressing up with friends, wear both color schemes to really throw people off. 

7. Ariana Grande with a donut

Temporary red hair dye and any donut will make this costume an easy go-to this year. It's probably best to use a fake donut, though, so you don't eat your costume before the first hour of Halloween is over.

8. Amy Schumer

Amy Schumer and her movie hit the world by storm this summer. Dress up as Amy from Trainwreck or as Schumer herself; nobody will really know which one you're trying to be. 

9. Cinnamon Roll — Too Good for This World, Too Pure

The Onion is known for its satirical hilarity, but for some reason, this particular article is legendary. Make an existing cinnamon roll costume even better by crafting a headline sign from the article to attach to the costume. 

10. "Uptown Funk" 

If you've got a group, dress up like the entire "Uptown Funk" music video cast. If you don't, just go as Bruno Mars like this adorable kid did. 

11. Nicki Minaj at the VMAs

This one is the perfect response to every girl who will be dressed as Miley from the VMAs. Bonus points if you make a cardboard cutout speech bubble that says, "Miley, what's good?" 

12. Snapchat Rainbow Mouth

How unique is this? Plus, you only need makeup and a little facepaint to create this look. Watch the tutorial video above to bring our favorite long-gone but never forgotten Snapchat Lens back to life. 

Of all the roles you experience during your time in school, becoming a senior is one of the most memorable. In high school, it was a time of excitement and anticipation, as we discovered which path we would take toward our college careers. Though we were sad to leave, the thought of being independent from our parents and making our own rules was just too exhilarating to pass up.

College, on the other hand, is kind of a different story. Yes, you still get to experience the perks of being the oldest, but you also have to deal with the fact that your days as a carefree college student are numbered. Your years of education will soon be coming to an end, leaving you with nothing but a degree and a resume you pray will be able to get you a decent job in a city you can afford. You’re constantly torn between making the most of your final year and planning for the future, and the pressures of each are enough to make any senior question her sanity. Here are 25 crises we know every senior is dealing with right now.

1. Scheduling the final semester of classes

2. Preparing for interviews

3. Perfecting the art of networking

4. Figuring out where you're going to live next year

5. Balancing bar tabs with future planning expenses

6. Deciding how to answer the question, “So what do you want to do?”

7. Trading in sweatpants for suits

8. Realizing that LinkedIn connections are actually more important than Instagram likes

9. Untagging every picture of yourself with a red Solo cup on social media

10. Debating what it would be like to move back in with mom and dad after graduation

11. Buying your cap and gown

12. Seeing freshmen at parties and feeling like a total grandma

13. Not being able to recover from a hangover as easily as you used to

14. Learning how to follow a budget and balance a checkbook

15. Scheduling appointments by yourself because your parents refuse to do it anymore

16. Having virtually no need for a student ID 

17. Living miles from the dorms

18. Staying in at night to send out job applications

19. Crying inside every time you’re asked what year you are

20. Being envious of all freshmen

21. Finding yourself having adult conversations about your future at parties

22. Seeing old friends from high school getting engaged on Facebook

23. Using your free time to search apartment listings in your dream city

24. Creating a “before graduation” bucket list

25. Having a nervous breakdown every time you realize how many days you have left

If you love to show a little skin on Halloween, here’s your go-to list of ideas for keeping your seductive edge this year. Whether you choose a tried-and-true, stereotypical costume with a new twist or a costume that's classy with a hint of allure, get ready to turn heads this fall!



1. SWAT Team
 Member

Dressing up as a police officer is pretty overdone, so take it to the next level and be a badass SWAT team member. Wear all black, add some high boots and criss-cross black belts around your hips. Get a cute white T-shirt (perhaps under a black jacket or vest) and draw “SWAT” across the chest. Add a Nerf or Airsoft gun, and you’re ready for action!



2. Rebel Angel


You don’t have to choose between wings or horns! Be the best of both by dressing as an angel who joined the “dark side,” so to speak. You can decide how much angel and how much devil to add to this costume. Dress in a classic white dress but add a studded belt and heavy makeup, or wear a slinky red or black dress with some wings and a halo!



3. 1920s Flapper


Channel The Great Gatsby in this classic and classy outfit! Your best bet is to check out a local thrift store for a vintage dress. The necessary accessories to complete this ensemble are layers of pearls, a thin-brimmed hat adorned with a brooch or flowers and some comfortable, low heels for dancing like it’s the Jazz Age.

4. Librarian

An argyle sweater with a short skirt and heels? A plaid skirt with a thin, airy blouse? The sexy librarian is at the juxtaposition of nerdy and mysterious. Make geek chic with some classy frames, a simple but classy pencil skirt and some “a-little-too-high” heels. You can carry a book or two with your clutch to complete the look.



5. Huntress

Channel your inner Katniss Everdeen just in time for the upcoming The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 release with a sexy huntress costume. Pair a hooded capelet with a pair of high-heeled boots, tights and a simple dress. Don't forget to complete the look with your bow and arrow!


6. Goddess


Be better than the toga. Take the overdone goddess look and try something more original. Instead of the classic unnamed Roman goddess decked out in white, do your research and pick a specific deity to embody. Explore Celtic, Norse and Hindu mythology. Be Freyja, the Norse goddess of love, or Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of luck. For her Halloween party in 2008, Victoria’s Secret model Heidi Klum went all out for her costume, transforming herself into the 10-armed goddess of death, Kali. It was a frightening look, but she rocked it!



7. Cavewoman

Use The Flintstones as inspiration for a sexy cavewoman look. Shred the hem of your old leopard-print dress to create that tattered, prehistoric look. Pair it with a fuzzy vest, a club, and even a bone necklace and you'll be ready to (bed)rock! 

8. Girl Scout

You're never too old for Girl Scout cookies. Pair a green jumper with a white T-shirt and tights, and add a sash, a green cap and a neckerchief to complete the look. Bring along some Thin Mints if you're looking to make some new friends, too. 

9. Convict


Haven't you heard that orange is the new black? Get an old orange dress and paint the word "Guilty" on the back. Complete the look with some handcuffs, a pair of black boots and your own personal placard. Get ready to take some mug shots! 

10. Madonna


We don’t mean Madonna today, we mean this Madonna of the 1980s. The music video for “Like a Virgin” is chock-full of trademark Madonna fashion, from the black cutout dress paired with bright blue leather leggings to the over-the-top lacy white bridal gown.

11. 

Painter

Get artsy this Halloween. Buy a plain white tank and a matching white baseball cap to splatter with different colors of paint. Pair the two with some jean shorts, suspenders and your paint-splattered brush to carry around for the night. Instant work of art! 

12. Lioness


Possibly the most overdone sexy costume, the cat costume can vary from latex-clad Catwoman to furry ears and a tail. If you want to be an animal, dress up as a tiger and be a sexy Hobbes!

13. Disney Heroines


There are so many to choose from, yet the classic princesses like Cinderella and Belle tend to be done more for Halloween. It’s a shame, because some of the non-princess Disney heroines like Megara from Hercules and Wendy from Peter Pan, are just as sexy, if not more so! Instead of being the 50th collegiette dressed as Jasmine, layer yourself in bright colors and scarves and bring the gypsy flair of Esmeralda, or don a slinky purple dress and channel your inner Megara.

14. Victoria's Secret Angel

If you’re not comfortable heading out the door in just lingerie (and we don’t blame you!), opt for the slightly tamer but still-sexy VS angel robe costume. All you need is a lacy black bra and a pink silk robe. Loosen the robe so your bra peeks through a bit, and don’t forget those signature Victoria’s Secret beachy waves! The best part? You can totally pair this look with flip-flops!

15. “Trashy”


Make yourself a dress out of a trash bag. All you need is a pair of scissors!

16. Franzia

Go as everyone’s favorite affordable beverage by rocking a plastic “bag of wine” mini skirt and wearing a dress underneath in the color of your favorite Franzia flavor. Bonus points for carrying around actual Franzia all night!

17. Hot Sauce

Get a few of your best girlfriends together and go as different types of hot sauce (mild, hot and fire). All you need is a minidress in yellow, orange or red and some felt letters. Add some flirty sayings, and you’re good to go!

To keep life from getting you down, one of the most effective things you can do for yourself is dedicate time to proper self-care. You may have an avalanche of other responsibilities to attend to, whether it’s school or friends or work, but let’s be real: life’s going to suck unless you try to maintain your emotional and physical well-being through getting plenty of you time.

Don’t know where to start? Luckily, our favorite TV roommates—Nick, Schmidt and Winston—are chock-full of unexpected wisdom that we can keep in mind through all of life’s ups and downs. So the next time you’re in need of a little self-care, channel your inner New Girl bros and get ready to love yourself.

1. Spice up your daily routine with plenty of self-affirmation.

2. Treat yourself to your favorite things on a regular basis, no matter what they may be.

3. Give yourself plenty of time for rest and relaxation.

4. Like, whole days of it, if necessary.

5. Free yourself of societal expectations and let your freak flag fly.

6. Never apologize for the things that make you happy.

7. Don’t get hung up on past mistakes. Apologize, pay penance or do whatever you need to do to let it go—then move on.

8. Embrace your sexuality and celebrate the sexy thang you are by wearing what you want, doing what you want and experimenting until you know just what you like.

9. Stop taking yourself so seriously by letting loose as often as possible, preferably at a loud volume.

10. Cleanse your life of any negative relationships you have with food. Remember: you shouldn’t deprive yourself of food you love.

11. However, if you do want to cut out some of your guilty-pleasure foods for a healthier lifestyle, take baby steps so you don’t get overwhelmed.

12. Channel your inner model whenever you feel like it. The world is your runway, beautiful.

13. Constantly remind yourself what an awesome dancer you are by breaking it down wherever you see fit.

14. Stay hydrated for a clear, happy mind.

15. Increase your day-to-day quality of life by maintaining relationships with adorable and/or fluffy animals. Even if they’re not your own.

16. Remember that your emotions are valid and deserve to be felt. You don’t always have to be okay.

17. Celebrate your talents and qualities without comparing yourself to others.

18. Remember that there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel.

19. Finally, treat yourself just as well as you treat the people you love… because you deserve it!

We all know how far a little makeup can go—but have you ever thought about the limits it can push? Shiseido recently released an ad titled "High School Girl?" proving just how powerful makeup can be:

Were you expecting that ending? After just a few days, the ad already has several million views (and counting!) on YouTube. 

We also love that Shiseido is taking a big step in breaking gender boundaries—and we'd love to see more companies release ads like this in the future.

Mason jars—you’re likely tired of seeing them or even hearing about them if you’ve been to any weddings lately. But they actually have quite a few more uses than just acting as makeshift flower vases! In fact, we found 15 awesome DIY projects you can make using mason jars. 

1. All natural air fresheners

There are lots of tutorials for gel air fresheners in mason jars, but we prefer to go all natural. Following the instructions on Thistlewood Farms’ blog, you can combine herbs with vanilla and water to boil. When you’re finished with your concoction, pour it into the mason jar and enjoy the sweet aroma.

2. Overnight, no-cook refrigerator oatmeal

Picture it: you overslept but woke up starving and late for class. How grateful would you be if these tasty oatmeal treats were waiting for you in the fridge? The Yummy Life has created six tasty flavors to choose from, and they’ll keep for up to two days. Just mix old-fashioned rolled oats, Greek yogurt, milk, chia seeds and the fruits and/or sweetener you want. Shake and put them in the refrigerator. Now, they’re good to go for the next morning!

3. Flower wall mount

We know we said mason jars were more than just makeshift flower vases, but hear us out. This cute wall mount we found on StyleCaster is for an experienced and super crafty DIY-er. While this may not be suitable to hang in a dorm room, it is an adorable way to add some floral flair to your walls if you live in an apartment. Leather straps and scraps of wood are really all you need besides the mason jar itself.

4. Chalkboard tags

There’s a use for every part of a mason jar. And we mean every part. Your extra lids can easily become reusable tags with some chalkboard paint. We love this Hometalk idea for labeling our storage containers and bathroom necessities.

5. Candles

You could buy candles, or you could give them a more personal touch by crafting your own! Something Turquoise not only has very detailed directions but great tips on where to buy your supplies for this project. Who knows? You might come out the other side a real pro.

6. Dates in a jar

This is THE easiest DIY you will ever take part in, thanks to Lauren Conrad. If you’re out of date ideas for you and your SO or you’re looking for a spontaneous way to mix things up in your own life, this is the perfect solution. Take some popsicle sticks and write different activities on them. Place them in a mason jar, and pull from the jar every time you’re looking for something fun to do. 

7. Salads

We love a good salad for lunch. But packing one in just any ‘ole container can leave your mixture soggy and unfit to eat. Thankfully, POPSUGAR has got the fix you’re looking for. Their go-to assembly pattern will erase any fear you had about making your favorite salads portable.

8. Bathroom storage

Mason jars are also a cheap and easy alternative for bathroom storage. Whether you paint them and set them out on your counter—using this DIY Ready tutorial—or hang them from the wall, mason jars are the ideal place to keep your cotton balls, toothbrushes and other bathroom essentials.

9. Piggy bank

Saving for your next big trip or that new pair of shoes you’ve been drooling over? Make a piggy bank to drop your loose change and spare dollars into. You can buy jars with a slotted lid to make this project even simpler. Spray paint and decorate the jar however you want—we especially like this Dukes and Duchesses design. Cha-ching!

10. Photo displays

We’ve seen “snow globe” picture frames before, and we can’t wait to try this one out. With this A Beautiful Mess crafty creation, all you have to do is place a small photo in the jar and turn it upside down. What a cute and unique way to display your pictures!

11. Mini lid pies

Yet another use for your mason jar lids! You can make nearly any type of mini pie with this technique, but The Plaid & Paisley Kitchen’s recipe is for tiny strawberry pies. Yum!

12. Gifts in a jar

Come any holiday or birthday, you’ll be thanking your lucky stars for this idea. The spa in a jar—like this one from The Gunny Sack—is one of the most popular ones we’ve seen. But you can basically stuff a bunch of little goodies in a mason jar and forego gift wrap. It’s genius!

13. Coconut and rose body scrub

Make this for yourself or for a friend. The Beauty Department has the best DIY scrubs, and we’re pumped to try out this coconut and rose variation. Not only is it supposed to smell amazing, but it will leave your skin silky smooth.

14. Night light

You’re never too old for a night light! Catching fireflies is one of our favorite pastimes, so this night light from Buzzfeed is perfect and pretty easy to recreate. Three easy steps, and you’ve got yourself a glow-in-the-dark light in a jar.

15. Iced coffee

Want to save some money but dying to drink iced coffee pretty much every minute of the day? With Salt & Wit has a straightforward step-by-step guide for brewing your own. Pour your drink in that handy, dandy mason jar, and you’re off to class.

Which of these mason jar DIYs are you going to attempt, collegiettes?

This article has been syndicated to Her Campus from Strength and Sunshine by Rebecca Pytell, a Her Campus Blogger Network member. Read the full post here.

Making a Halloween treat was not intentional—I had the grand idea to use some beautiful purple sweet potato (PSP) in a wonderful morning mug cake. I also felt like adding a bit extra baking soda to make it really rise and be fluffy. Now, if you know anything about baking, you know that baking soda is an alkaline substance and can make your baked goods green or blue when mixed with, say, something like a PSP. When I started baking, I thought I'd come out a pretty purple mug cake; but instead, it turned out green!

I was a little bummed out because it tasted great, but wasn’t the color I had hoped for. Thus, I thought long and hard what I should do with this little experiment. Then it hit me. It's Halloween time! All is not lost, my friends! Here's how to make your own Halloween mug cakes:

Ingredients: (serves 1)

• 2 Tbsp Buckwheat Flour
• 2 Tbsp Oat Flour
• 2 Tbsp Mashed Purple Sweet Potato
• 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
• 1/4 Tsp Baking Powder
• 1/4 Tsp Pure Bourbon Vanilla Extract
• 7 Drops Vanilla Stevia
• 1/4 Cup Water

Vanilla Frosting:

• 1 TB Vanilla Protein Powder
• 2 TB Water

Read the full post here.

A new study by Duke University has uncovered evidence that a common chemical found in most nail polish may actually be causing chaos to our hormones––even leading to weight gain.

The chemical in question is triphenyl phosphate, or TPHP, and it's used in nail polish to give it durability and flexibility. Shockingly, TPHP was found inside the bodies of every single woman who volunteered for the study. All 26 participants had levels that were up to seven times the norm.

What does this mean, exactly? Nothing good. These findings could yield serious implications for nail polish users, especially young women, because TPHP messes with our hormone systems. Research from the Environmental Working Group has previously linked hormone disruption to early onset of puberty, neurodevelopmental problems and obesity.

TPHP was found in 49 percent of the 3000 nail polishes tested in the research study. The Environmental Working Group posted a petition to have popular brands remove the chemical and has also posted a database with information on brands containing it. 

Kate Hoffman, a co-author of the study, believes that these findings are shedding light on a need for better regulations when it comes to cosmetics.

"We shouldn't be in this situation," Hoffman said. "We need to make sure we have a clear picture of the safety data before these compounds wind up in products and people's bodies."

Whether you’re throwing a party or just feeling festive, making a few delicious recipes is the perfect way to get into the spooky Halloween spirit. Her Campus has compiled some of the best Halloween recipes on the Internet, from appetizer to dessert. Enjoy!

1. Appetizers: Hot Dog Mummies from Mommy Noire

Ingredients:

• 1 11-ounce can of refrigerator breadsticks
• 1 12-pack of hot dogs
• Yellow mustard

Directions:

1. For each mummy, separate one breadstick from the roll and use kitchen shears or a knife to slice it in half lengthwise to create two thinner strips.
2. Wrap one strip at a time snugly around the hot dog. Depending on the size of the hot dog, you may not need all of both strips. Leave about 1/2 inch of hot dog exposed for the face area and continue wrapping the top of the hot dog.
3. Bake the mummies on a cookie sheet at 350º F for 15 to 18 minutes or until the breadstick wrapping is golden brown.
4. Remove the mummies from the oven and cool them for 5 minutes. Add yellow mustard eyes just before serving. Makes 12 mummies.

2. Salad: Mesclun Meanies from MyRecipes.com

Ingredients:

• 8 large thick-skinned oranges
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons grainy mustard
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• Freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup of olive oil
• 5 oz.-bag baby mixed greens
• ½ cup of toasted pumpkin seeds

Directions:

1. Grate 1/4 tsp. zest from top of an orange. Slice 1/2-inch slice off top of oranges and carve out pulp; slice enough off bottom of oranges so they won't roll.
2. Slice pulp of four oranges into half moons (1 1/2 cups); set aside. Juice rest of pulp (1/4 cup); set aside.
3. Cut a jack-o'-lantern face on each orange.
4. Whisk together reserved orange zest and juice with vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, lemon juice, ginger, pepper and salt. Whisk oil in until combined.
5. Toss greens and reserved orange pieces with 2 to 3 tbsp. dressing. Stuff orange shells with salad; top with pumpkin seeds.

3. Entrée: Chili-Filled Coffins from TasteOfHome.com

Ingredients:

• 2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) corn bread/muffin mix
• 2/3 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon black paste food coloring
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
• 1 serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) fat-free vegetarian chili
• 1 tablespoon process cheese sauce
• 1 tablespoon ketchup

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the corn bread mix, milk, eggs and food coloring just until moistened. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Cut top fourth off loaf of bread; carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use).
3. In a large skillet, sauté peppers and onion in oil until tender. Set aside 1/4 cup pepper mixture. Stir chili into remaining pepper mixture; heat through. Spoon 2-1/2 to 3 cups chili mixture into bread coffin; arrange reserved pepper mixture over chili. Replace bread top. Transfer remaining chili to a serving bowl.
4. Place cheese sauce in a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Write "RIP" with cheese sauce, then repeat with ketchup. Serve immediately.

4. Entrée: Ghostly Pizza from MyRecipes.com

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound of frozen pizza dough, thawed
• 3/4 cup jarred tomato sauce
• 8 oz. slices low-moisture mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon capers

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 475º F. Brush bottom of a 16-by-11-inch rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Press and stretch dough evenly to cover bottom of sheet. (If dough resists at first, let it rest for a minute and then continue.)
2. Spread sauce in an even layer over dough, leaving a 1-inch border around all sides. Bake until underside of dough is golden (lift up pizza with a spatula and take a peek), about 15 minutes.
3. Use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to cut ghosts from cheese. Place ghosts on top of hot pizza and bake for 5 minutes.
4. Place two capers on each piece of cheese for eyes. Let stand 5 minutes on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

5. Punch: Bloody Vampire Punch from Squidoo.com

Ingredients:

• 1 quart or liter of cranberry juice
• 1 liter 7-Up or Sprite
• 1 package of frozen strawberries in syrup
• Thawed grenadine (pomegranate syrup)

Directions:

1. Place strawberries in punch bowl.
2. Add cranberry juice. Stir.
3. Pour in 7-Up or Sprite.
4. Pour in grenadine. Do not stir. The grenadine looks like blood!

6. Punch: Apple Cider Punch from Better Homes and Gardens

Ingredients:

• 6 cups apple cider
• 2 cups orange juice, cranberry-raspberry juice, or orange-mango juice
• ½ cup lemon juice
• 1 750-milliliter bottle sparkling white grape juice

Directions:

1. In punch bowl, large pitcher, or pitchers, combine apple cider, orange juice, and lemon juice.
2. Slowly add sparkling white grape juice or sparkling wine. Serve immediately.

7. Dessert: Jack Skellington cupcakes from DisneyFamily.com

Ingredients:

• Batch of chocolate cupcakes
• White buttercream frosting
• 2 toothpicks
• Tube of black decorators icing

Directions:

1. Frost the cupcakes using the white icing.
2. For each cupcake, use the tip of a toothpick to lightly etch the outline of two large Jack Skellington eyes in the frosting.
3. Slowly pipe black decorator's icing onto the etched lines and then fill in the inner circles. Use another toothpick to spread and smooth the icing.
4. Pipe on two short lines for a nose. Next, pipe a long line across the bottom of the cupcake for the mouth. For the finishing spooky touch, randomly top the mouth with a bunch of short icing barbs.

8. Dessert: Halloween Oreo Pops from MomEndeavors.com

Ingredients:

• 1 package of Oreos
• Candy Melts/Bark Coating (dark chocolate, orange, and white with green food coloring)
• Popsicle sticks
• Sprinkles
• Grape (or dark fruit) leather
• Chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Insert the stick into the cream layer of the Oreos.
2. Melt your chocolate according to the package directions.
3. Coat each “Oreo on a stick” with chocolate (dark for bats and orange for the pumpkins). Let harden.
4. While those are hardening, cut out bat wings. Lay the fruit leather out and cut the shape of bat wings.
5. For the bats, once the chocolate is just about hard, push in sprinkles to the front.
6. Use white sprinkles for the mouth and fangs and some large round sprinkles for the eyes.
7. To affix the wings, just put a dab of melted chocolate on the back and stick it on. Let it harden, face down.
8. For the pumpkins, once the orange coating is hard, put some melted chocolate in a baggie with the tip cut off (or a piping bag) and pipe on jack-‘o-lantern faces.

9. Snack: Pumpkin-Shaped Oranges from TrendHunter.com

Ingredients:

• 1 bag of oranges
• Choice of preferred filling (raspberries, strawberries, etc.)

Directions:

1. Cut off the top of the orange.
2. Scoop out the inside.
3. Carve a face.
4. Put your filling inside. Put the top back on.

10. Snack: Chocolate-dipped strawberry rats from The Hidden List

Ingredients:

• 20 large strawberries
• 40 sliced almonds
• 2 3.5-oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate bars, coarsely chopped and melted
• 40 slivered almonds
• 20 2-inch pieces of black licorice laces

Directions:

1. Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Trim a small piece from one side of each strawberry so they can rest flat on wax paper.
2. Insert 2 sliced almonds about 1 inch from pointed end of strawberry to make the ears on the rat. Repeat with remaining strawberries.
3. Insert a fork into the wide end of a strawberry. Holding the strawberry on fork, spoon the melted chocolate over the fruit to coat, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off.
4. Place on baking sheet. While chocolate is still wet, arrange 2 slivered almonds to create eyes, then place licorice pieces at the bottom of the wide end of the strawberry to form a tail.
5. Repeat with remaining strawberries, chocolate, almonds, and licorice. Chill until firm.

The kind of underwear you wear during your workout is largely based on personal preference. But when you’re doing high-intensity exercises that can lead to extra sweat, bunching and everything else that happens in the midst of a hardcore workout, you’ll want this handy guide to inform your panty choice.

The fabric

Cotton

While your everyday cotton undies are fine for lounging around in, a more breathable fabric that wicks the sweat and moisture away from your body is ideal for working out. The reasoning is logical; you look for wicking fabrics when buying your workout clothing to keep you dry. The same goes for your underwear.

Stretch

We like stretchy, no-seam fabrics, but the bunching struggle is real. You have to decide what you care more about: visible panty lines or aggravating movement.

Moisture-wicking

Most performance panties are labeled as moisture-wicking, so they should be a breeze to find. If you choose not to indulge in exercise-oriented bottoms, you not only have to worry about your own comfort level when you really start to sweat; you also run the risk of more serious health consequences like infections.

The cut

Thongs

Newsflash: your go-to thong is not exactly the best underwear for full-on workout mode. Though you won’t have panty lines, bacteria spreads more easily than you'd like to think with the constant movement and sliding that occurs while you exercise. That can lead to friction and heat that can result in urinary tract infections and bacterial infections—oh, and harmful abrasions. 

Bikinis

The bikini cut is a classic. Panty lines are pretty inevitable, but these will stay in place better than undies of any other fit. Briefs or boy shorts—though they’re likely to find their way into some uncomfortable spots throughout the duration of your workout—are also options. Bikini-cut underwear provides a nice amount of coverage, creating a barrier between your pants and your sure-to-be sweaty cheeks.

Commando?

Many women find the ideal solution is to wear no undies at all. Those who swear by the commando technique insist it’s a comfortable and acceptable alternative to buying an entirely separate pair of workout underwear. There are also some workout pants that come with built-in underwear, which could’ve cracked this case a long time ago.

The bottom line

If going commando is not quite your thing, we suggest moisture-wicking, classic-cut styles for sweaty, high-intensity exercises. But it’s all about what works best for you. Just as with our everyday underwear, we all have our favorite pair. As long as you’re staying dry down below and feel comfortable during your workout, it’s up to you which pair you ultimately choose.

What type of underwear do you swear by for workouts, collegiettes?

Adidas, with the help of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising's Fashion Club, hand-selected ten teenage girls to put together this fall's fashion lookbook, inspired by the classic Adidas Originals Superstar sneaker.

Each ambitious stylist (they're all still in high school, we'll add) was challenged to put together an outfit that highlights the shoe, but also showcases her individual style. 

The ensembles prove just how versatile the timeless, three-striped shoe is. The lookbook features a range of styles: maxi skirts, track jackets, crop tops, jumpsuits, denim and more!

Browse through the entire lookbook here! 

When you're a kid, you think Halloween can't get any better than trick-or-treating and dressing up like your favorite Disney princess. But then you get to college, where Halloween turns into Halloweekend. Here are 14 reasons why Halloween is much more fun in college. 

1. It isn't just for one night…

Halloween begins at least a week or two before the actual holiday starts. 

2. …and this means several different costumes.

You can't wear the same costume two days in a row. Besides, why would you? Buying or making the costume is part of the fun.

3. Costumes are creative, fun and original.

4. You could totally do a group costume with your roomies…

8. Candy is honestly the best.

What makes it even better? After Halloween, it all goes on sale for 50-75 percent off!

9. Haunted houses and horror parks are everywhere.

Yes, it does still scare the life out of you. No, of course you are not crying.

10. Treats are for the entire month leading up to Halloween.

You've been pregaming Halloween by baking these since late September.

11. Decorations are so much fun.

Okay, so maybe you can't go all out like this in your residence hall, but one or two pumpkins with a fake spider web will suffice, right?

12. You don't have to deal with handing out candy.

Odds are, trick-or-treaters don't come to your residence hall or college apartment complex. More candy for you!

In college, Halloween is a week of fun, partying and getting the chance to be someone besides yourself for a change. The ultimate goal is to dress as something unique that no one else at the party will be. Some people don't exactly get the memo. Keep reading for a list of the 11 Halloween costumes you're guaranteed to see at any and every college party.

1. The Cat

We're convinced that cat costumes are for those who couldn't care less about Halloween. They either don't care enough about the holiday to plan an actual costume, or they procrastinate, and when October 31st comes around, they're so antsy to get drunk that they throw on the nearest scrap of fabric and cat ears and call it a night. This costume is typically worn by those who are, in layman's terms, basic.

2. The Main Character From a Hit TV Series

Whether its Pinkman, Khaleesi, Dexter or Crazy Eyes, when people like a TV show, they find it necessary to dress up as a main character. Expect at least six people at your party this year to be dressed as the main character of whatever the most popular TV show is around Halloween 2015.

3. The Solo Cup

This dude loves inconvenient costumes and really loves the attention that comes with them. His likes include beer pong (obviously), being shirtless and pushing through the crowded dance floor, making everyone else tumble to the ground and have no choice but to notice him.

4. The Risky BusinessCostume

Similar to the cat costume, the Risky Business costume is generally worn by basics. It requires little to no effort and is almost always worn by those who haven't actually seen the movie. "Wait, there's a movie?"

5. The Sexy [Insert Literally Anything Here]

Want to go as a sexy beer can? Sure. What about sexy Skittles? No problem. Sexy iPod? Yeah, that can be a thing! All it takes is a tight dress, sometimes made out of duct tape if you're into that kind of thing, and a logo on the front. You can be anything your heart desires with a trip to Michaels and a good printer.

6. The Literal Costume

This guy is all about the irony. He's a total goofball, and his goal of the night is to make people laugh. When a literal costume is as elaborate as the picture above, it's a great costume, but literal costumes can often be a failed attempt at wit and will produce many an eye roll. The same guy has also been seen going as a "pothead" by wearing an actual pot on his head at past Halloween parties. 

7. The Creeper Costume

The creeper costume is always worn by an equally creepy dude. He just came to the party to get with girls, and, ironically enough, his costume is doing the exact opposite of its intended purpose. Ladies, keep your distance from the "Free Mammograms" guy. He's not a real doctor. 

8. The Non-Costume

Costumes like this are for the guys who are too cool to care. Hipster, intellectual, mature—whatever this dude calls himself, he sucks. Yeah, the non-costume can be funny if done like our boy Jim Halpert, but what's the point of Halloween if you're going to be boring and dress normally? Come on—it only happens once a year, everyone dresses up and, as Cady Heron once said, "You'd better be one of them, biotch."

9. The Costume Nobody Gets

There's always someone at the party who wants to flaunt her intellectual side and show that she's above the typical and childish costume choices that most college kids are into. And there are always drunk people who straight up don't get it. Most conversations overheard between a person wearing this costume and a drunk partygoer go as follows:

Drunk: "Like, what are you?"

Intellectual:"A Freudian slip."

Drunk: *Stares blankly*

Intellectual: *Stares blankly*

Drunk: *Burps then walks away*

10. The Buzzed LightBeer

This costume is for BROOOOs. If you don't bro out as hard as this bro, then go home. This bro wants everyone around him to know that he drinks alcohol. And he drinks a lot of it, often. He can pound tons of beers. You only drank eight beers? That may as well be like drinking water.

11. The Costume That Ruins Your Childhood Memories

At every party, you're always graced with the girls who choose a beloved childhood character, such as a Disney Princess, a Rugrat (Yes, we've seen "sexy" Chuckie before) or even Mario and Luigi, and wear lingerie in relevant colors to try to pass as said characters. We personally don’t remember Mario or Luigi wearing sparkly bras in Super Smash Bros. That must be in the newer version.

A sassy letter to the Tooth Fairy. [Hello Giggles]

Could the end of tipping be a good thing? [Bloomberg]

A high school student finds a big error in a textbook. [npr]

Are you the grandma of your friend group? [YourTango]

It's scientifically better to be born in the summer. [Newser]

The best and worst pumpkin-flavored snacks. [Spoon University]

How salad can make us fat. [The New York Times]

Halloween costumes inspired by paintings. [Vogue]

Hooking up when you're an anti-rape activist. [New York Magazine]

Why is Ronda Rousey the best fighter in the world? [Self]

This article has been syndicated to Her Campus from Books and Other Happy Ever Afters by Jennifer Lo, a Her Campus Blogger Network member. Read the full post here.

These past few months, I’ve been coming across some spooky reads, so I thought I would do a little round-up of them for you all, so you can get the full experience of Halloween during the month of October!

You guys are probably done hearing me talk about The Accident Season, but too bad! I just really liked this book and thought it was so unique, atmospheric, and let’s not forget about the awesome magical realism.

This month I also picked up an eARC of This Monstrous Thing and while my review is going up in October, let me tell you: I loved this book! It’s a reimagining of Frankenstein with clockwork and steampunk elements! Totally threw me back to The Infernal Devices.

I also recently enjoyed Black-Eyed Susans—a different type of spooky! If you loved Gone Girl or The Girl on the Train, you should give this one a try! It's a thriller/murder mystery you won’t want to miss.

Read the full post here.

We've been thanking the beauty gods for making that tousled, just-woke-up-like-this hairstyle the it-look; it gives us an excuse to not shower, especially on days when we're running late. As easy as the look is to achieve, we can't actually just get out of bed and go; so we usually spritz a bit of a texturizing or salt-based spray through our locks to give it a touch of volume and oomph. 

But what exactly is that product doing to your hair? Those with dry hair already know how vital hydrating products are when it comes to keeping those locks sleek. Texturizing spray, on the other hand, is packed with alcohol, salt or other ingredients that are incredibly drying. 

So what's a girl to do? First, avoid using the product every day. And when you do, aim for a DIY method that won't dry your hair out as much by combining water with natural sea salt and a drop of conditioner in a spray bottle. 

There is nothing like #TGIT. We spend all week waiting to find out what's going on in our favorite shows—in our free time, we obsess over what will happen this week on Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away With Murder. 

And what's better than curling up by yourself and enjoying all that Shondaland has to offer? Sharing your Thursday night experience with your equally Shonda-obsessed friends, of course!

Here's how you can throw the perfect #TGIT viewing party for you and your friends this season.

1. Prepare a popcorn bar

You need a snack to anxiously shovel into your mouth as you worry about Meredith Grey's life choices. Find the tutorial here.

2. Or maybe an ice cream bar

If tonight's episodes are looking particularly heartbreaking, ice cream may be a better choice than popcorn for your broken heart. (Seriously, HOW many times can Shonda make us cry?) Find the tutorial here. 

3. Make it BYOB

And by "BYOB" we mean "bring your own blanket." Chances are that you don't have enough blankets to offer all of your viewing party attendees, and you'll want everyone to be comfortable as they try not to freak out about Olivia and Fitz. (You should also probably enstate a "yoga pants only" policy.) 

4. Pick your poison 

Want to channel your inner Olivia and sip on some red wine? Or in true Meredith Grey for, would you prefer to drink tequila all evening? Whatever your drink of choice is, we suggest bringing enough of it to last through all three shows. 

5. Play the Shondaland drinking game 

Fitz says something sexist? Drink. A doctor takes his shirt off inside of the hospital? Drink. Someone from Annalise's past shows up? Drink. You can learn all of the rules of the official #TGIT drinking game here. (Warning: you will probably be drunk by the end of the night.)

However you choose to enjoy #TGIT this week, Thursday nights are always a cause for celebration. Thank you for somehow making a weekday even more important than weekends are to us, Shonda Rhimes! 

There is nothing like #TGIT. We spend all week waiting to find out what's going on in our favorite shows—in our free time, we obsess over what will happen this week on Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away With Murder. 

And what's better than curling up by yourself and enjoying all that Shondaland has to offer? Sharing your Thursday night experience with your equally Shonda-obsessed friends, of course!

Here's how you can throw the perfect #TGIT viewing party for you and your friends this season.

1. Prepare a popcorn bar

You need a snack to anxiously shovel into your mouth as you worry about Meredith Grey's life choices. Find the tutorial here.

2. Or maybe an ice cream bar

If tonight's episodes are looking particularly heartbreaking, ice cream may be a better choice than popcorn for your broken heart. (Seriously, HOW many times can Shonda make us cry?) Find the tutorial here. 

3. Make it BYOB

And by "BYOB" we mean "bring your own blanket." Chances are that you don't have enough blankets to offer all of your viewing party attendees, and you'll want everyone to be comfortable as they try not to freak out about Olivia and Fitz. (You should also probably enstate a "yoga pants only" policy.) 

4. Pick your poison 

Want to channel your inner Olivia and sip on some red wine? Or in true Meredith Grey for, would you prefer to drink tequila all evening? Whatever your drink of choice is, we suggest bringing enough of it to last through all three shows. 

5. Play the Shondaland drinking game 

Fitz says something sexist? Drink. A doctor takes his shirt off inside of the hospital? Drink. Someone from Annalise's past shows up? Drink. You can learn all of the rules of the official #TGIT drinking game here. (Warning: you will probably be drunk by the end of the night.)

However you choose to enjoy #TGIT this week, Thursday nights are always a cause for celebration. Thank you for somehow making a weekday even more important than weekends are to us, Shonda Rhimes!