In no time at all, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt has invaded your Netflix queue and your life in general, at least for as long as it took you to finish the series. Between her witty attitude and brazen outlook on life, what's there not to totally love about her? Do you sometimes (read: always) identify with her? Because you're not alone! Chances are you saw yourself in these 11 Kimmy moments:

1. Whenever she broke out some old-school hand gestures.

Yep, we've all done it.

2. When she couldn't figure out how the sink turned on.

We weren't even trapped in an underground cult and we still can't figure out how some of those sinks work. Or, you know, appliances in general.

3. When she shamelessly ate candy for a meal.

Raspberry candies - that's gotta be at least a serving of fruit, right?

4. When Kimmy tried to imagine a happy place while working out.

The struggle is real.

5. When she implored everyone to realize that inner beauty is what counts.

Preach!

6. When she wasn't afraid to have some good, old-fashioned fun.

Who said swings were just for kids?

7. When she got sheepishly excited about trying something new. 

#noshame

8. When she tried her hand at rapping... while alone, of course.

Because we all want to be rappers in our next life.

9. And then when she tried to play it off like no big deal.

Nobody saw that, we promise!

10. When she impressively brushed off being called a not-so-nice name.

Ooh, burn...

11. When she stopped in her tracks to do some window shopping.

She must've read our minds.

Once you look past all of the magic, the spells, and the fact that Harry's worst enemy is a super-villian who doesn't have a nose, you'll realize that the Harry Potter saga is actually pretty relatable. So maybe that would explain why Mashable created a video that intertwined that and the classic John Hughes film, The Breakfast Club.

The video shows Hermione, Ron, Harry, Draco Malfoy, and Luna Lovegood as all of the high school archetypes that were portrayed in the 1985 film, with Hermione as the brain (Anthony Michael Hall), Ron as the beauty (Molly Ringwald), Harry as the jock (Emilio Estevez), Draco as the rebel (Judd Nelson), and Luna as the outcast (Ally Sheedy).

It actually makes a lot of sense when you think about it. 

FOMO, be gone! YouTube will be live streaming select performances from the first weekend of Coachella this year, which takes place April 15-17 (yes, that's this weekend!). 

Along with YouTube itself, the live stream will also be available on the YouTube Music App and on any device where YouTube is available. To add more excitement, you can even create an "interactive personalized schedule" to enhance your virtual Coachella experience. 

The acts that are being streamed have not been revealed yet, but the surprise makes it even more fun, right?

Interested? Visit the Coachella YouTube channel today at 3:30PM PST to tune in! 

The Coachella Queen is back and she's ready to slay, one perfectly shaped nail at a time. One of Vanessa Hudgens' most recent Instagram posts pretty much proves that your simple gel manicure is no longer going to cut it.  

On Wednesday, the actress posted a photo of her matte brown nails decked out in Swarovski crystals and metallic marijuana leaves with the caption, "Did someone say Coachella?" Hudgens went to Laque Nail Bar in Beverly Hills for the $190 manicure and it took around three hours to finish, according to the salon owner, Marina Torosian.

"Vanessa came in at 7:30 and left about 10:15," Torosian told People. "The pot leaves were actually drawn on with Vetro polish—it's one of their signatures called Rose Gold Leaf. She was in love with it. She couldn't stop looking at it. She was super excited."

The manicure will last about two weeks. Let's hope she doesn't damage a nail by partying too hard this weekend. 

Ever wish Hermione and Malfoy dated? Well, so did Emma Watson.

"For the first two movies, I had a huge crush on Tom Felton," She admitted to Seventeen in 2011. "He was my first crush. He totally knows. We talked about it—we still laugh about it. We are really good friends now, and that’s cool."

The only thing cuter would be if Tom's feelings were mutual... and luckily, we weren't the only ones wondering about that. At the premiere of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood, Yahoo asked Tom if he felt the same way.

"Er, uh, um, no," he said while allegedly fidgeting nervously. He then apologized for "being a bit aloof" with his answers. We're going to take his nervous response as a firm YES, because we'll hear what we want to believe.

What do you think, collegiettes? Is he telling the truth, or were Hermoine and Draco the couple that should have been?

My name is Rachael Balcom, and you could call me a right-wing millennial. I never placed this label over my head until I got to college. I’ve always firmly believed that political parties are dividing our country and tearing it apart. I am not registered for any political party (and never wanted to register) because I believe that listening to every political candidate—no matter what title they carry—is not only important, but vital to an educated society.

But as I have shared my beliefs and political views with my friends and classmates, people have begun to identify me as a right-wing conservative person.

So as I thought more about it, I realized that many of my views match with those of the Republican Party. I personally do not believe that women should have an abortion (my reasoning for this would take another 600 words, but that’s for a separate day). I believe a small government is a good government. I believe that immigrants who come to the U.S. illegally should either be made citizens, pay their taxes, or kindly leave until they are ready to do either (the background and reasoning for those beliefs are also for another time). I also don’t think the government should be controlling healthcare, paying college tuition or hiking up the minimum wage. All of these things, I realize now, would correctly place me in the ring-wing conservative group.

But believing any or all of these ideas does not make me ignorant, as this article, "An Open Letter to Right-Wing Millennials," seems to suggest. I grew up in a Democratic home and went to a conservative Baptist high school. I’ve had agnostic and atheist friends, and I’ve had crazy (even crazier than me) conservative Christian friends.

Everything I’ve learned in biology, organic chemistry, anatomy, freedom of communication, social ethics, and other classes at my University have shaped my beliefs. And every person I’ve met, whether transgender, gay, straight, black, white, or Asian, has shaped my view of the world. And that view just so happens fall under the stereotypically conservative bracket.

Does that mean I absolutely love Donald Trump and Ted Cruz? Absolutely not. I will never, in a million years, understand how the horrendous, racist, uncensored crap that relentlessly floods from Donald Trump’s mouth could make him a suitable president of the United States. Sure, many conservatives do like this man, but you can’t just assume that all Republicans stand behind Donald Trump because of the party he chose to be a part of.

And likewise, you can’t assume that because a person is Republican, they are a racist looking to get rid of all Muslims and Mexicans. Every person is unique and no one fits perfectly into the Jell-O mold of society.

So, my dear left-wing friends, I would like to ask you to stop stereotyping all conservative millennials as ignorant idiots, because as I’m sure you can understand, there are thousands upon thousands of ignorant liberals as well. Unlike many of you believe, I think that Black Lives Matter, and that Muslims deserve to live in our country just like everyone else. I believe that people should not be turned away from a job because of their sexual orientation or religion, and that if a woman seeks birth control, she should have the right to buy it. I know that if we deported all illegal immigrants this very second, our country would fall to pieces, and that Planned Parenthood gives so many amazing resources to women that don’t involve abortion.

So please, I repeat—Dear liberals, understand that not all conservative millenials are ignorant and that a good number of millennial liberals are. Just because someone puts the puzzle of facts together to see a different picture does not make them stupid—It makes us different. And that is not something to be ashamed of.

Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus have always had a roller coaster relationship. In fact, the pair have broken up and gotten back together so many times that we've lost track. And remember when they were previously engaged, but called it off in 2013? Yeah, we didn't see that one coming either.

Just when we thought the couple was dunzo, Miley was spotted hanging out with Liam's family in Australia. People were convinced that Miam rekindled their romance when Miley was seen flaunting her engagement ring from Liam on THAT finger a few weeks ago at a basketball game.

However, Liam recently clarified his relationship status while chatting with an Australian radio station. When asked whether or not he and Miley are engaged, Liam replied, "I'm not engaged, no." Wait, what?!?

Consider us completely baffled by this revelation. While Miam shippers might be devastated by this news, the couple may not necessarily be over for good. Apparently, this interview was conducted on March 31 and wasn't released to the public until yesterday. Considering that it has been a few weeks since the talk took place, Liam's statement may not necessarily be accurate. Let's be honest, A LOT can happen in a few weeks—especially if we're talking about these two stars. Somehow, we just have a feeling that Liam and Miley are the kind of people who'd categorize their relationship as "it's complicated."

The Bible will not be the offical state book of Tenneseee after Governor Bill Haslam (R) vetoed the bill Thursday, The Washington Post reports.

On April 5 the state senate voted to approve the bill, which Haslam claims "trivializes" the Bible by comparing it to other state symbols (such as the state tree or state bird), and that it would be unconstitutional to violate the seperation of chuch and state, NPR reports.

“If we believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God, then we shouldn’t be recognizing it only as a book of historical and economic significance,” Haslam wrote in a letter to Tennessee House Speaker Beth Harwell (R), The Washington Post reports. “If we are recognizing the Bible as a sacred text, then we are violating the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Tennessee by designating it as the official state book.”

Despite Haslam's decision, proponents of the bill, who claim the Bible is of "economic significance" because of Tennesee's large Bible publishing industry, are promising to bring it back, NPR reports. And the governor's veto could be overturned by a simple majority, according to the Tennessean. 

If you’re BFFs with a fearless Aries whose birthday falls between March 21 and April 20, there are countless ways you can add her fiery attitude to a personalized gift. Here are 10 Aries-inspired DIY gifts for all the spontaneous, optimistic and courageous gals in your life. 

1. Copper Message Board

Organization is key for the energetic lifestyle of an Aries. Help her keep her priorities on track with a peronalized DIY copper message board. Take a peek at the tutorial at Francois et Moi. 

2. Wood To-Do List Pad

An Aries loves to take initiative, so don't gift her just any ordinary wall art. Make her something she'll actually want to hang up like this unique DIY wood to-do list pad from The Merry Thought!

3. Wall Organizer 

The typical Aries gal is one that’s always on the go, so why not gift her this DIY wall organizer? We're sure she would appreciate the functionality and aesthetic of a clutter-free space. 

4. Constellation Wooden Stool

Any other chair just won't do. Spice up an old wooden stool, using this tutorial from Home Story, with your BFF's zodiac constellation in her fave colors. 

5. Wood Slice Art

Aries girls are known for their optimism. For her next birthday, why not surprise her with her favorite quote on a slice of wood? We agree that it's way cooler than just stamping it on a canvas. For a full tutorial, head over to The Inspired Hive. 

6. Marquee Letter

A is for Aries—we've just given you one more reason to DIY some marquee letters. These are a total statement piece and perfect for any room!

7. Color Block Candles 

The perfect candles for an energetic individual. Melted crayons have never been this cool! For a full tutorial, head over to Brit + Co. 

8. Etched Water Bottle

Keep the active Aries hydrated with a custom etched water bottle. Plus, this is also a great way to upcycle old Voss water bottles. 

9. Wanderlust Globe

A definite must for all the daring and spontaneous Aries in your life. Paint her a one-of-a-kind wanderlust globe with her favorite quote, zodiac sign or constellation. 

10. Fringe Bohemian Inspired Pillow

Everyone knows that red is an Aries's astrological power color. Follow the tutorial for this fringe pillow and surprise your BFF with a gift like no other. 

Wavy or curly hair is perfect for warm weather. Humidity? No problem; a little frizz isn’t bad for these styles! But the best news of all? There are so many fabulously curly hairstyles that require zero hot tools whatsoever. So give your three-barrel curling iron a break, or even an extended vacation—you’ll be addicted to these beautiful, heat-free ‘dos before you know it. Give ‘em a shot, and behold your stunning strands.

1. Two reverse French braids for 5+ hours = big waves

For crazy awesome waves, try this style! After washing your hair, allow it to dry almost all the way (a little damp, or 85 percent dry, is perfect). If your hair is too wet, the waves won’t hold. Once your hair is at this point, rub shine cream throughout (try this one from Dove for $4.89).

The next step: create two reverse French braids. No worries if you don’t know how to reverse French braid (or even French braid)—that’s okay! It’s actually really simple. Use a comb to create your desired part, and make sure all the tangles are out. Then, starting on either half of your head, grab a small chunk of hair and divide it into three sections, like a normal braid. Begin a normal braid, crossing each side over to the middle. Then, begin grabbing extra hair as you go, and pull the hair under the middle strand instead of over (that’s the difference between a regular French braid and reverse). Keep grabbing hair all the way down your head, pulling each side under the middle strand. Finish off with a regular pigtail braid, and tie it off with an elastic band. If you need visual help, check out this how-to video.

Your reverse French braids will create a totally chic look. They’re perfect to wear around all day if you have a big event in the evening, or all night if you want to look great the next day! After you’re totally finished braiding, spray your braids with hair gel (try Pantene’s product for $3.58).

Make sure to wait five or more hours before taking out your braids (we promise you’ll look fabulous in the meantime). The result will be beautiful, shiny bohemian waves. Are you in love, or what?

2. Six regular braids for 5+ hours = small waves

If French braiding just isn’t your thing, never fear! Regular braids work well for creating heat-free waves, too. Again, wash your hair, and wait for it to dry almost completely. Rub shine cream throughout.

This time, part your hair differently than how you’d like it to look after you take out the braids. For example, if you wear your hair in a side part, part it down the middle, or vice versa. This will ensure that your waves look as though they start from the top of your head rather than having flat hair on top and then sudden waves a couple of inches down. Once you’ve done this, braid your hair into six regular braids throughout your head, tying off each with an elastic. If you have a lot of hair and would like to do more, go for it! The more braids you make, the smaller and tighter the waves. After you’ve finished creating the braids, spray them with hair gel.

Wait five or more hours to take out the braids. When you do take them out, finger comb your hair (but not too much, or it will get frizzy). Then, flip your hair the way you’d normally part it. So again, if you normally wear a side part, flip your hair back to that position and usehair spray (like Aussie Aussome Volume for $3.43) to hold it in place. The end result will be totally voluminous, natural-looking, small waves. This style also looks fabulous with a cute hippie headband. So adorable.

3. Straw curls for 5+ hours = defined spiral curls

If you’re looking for more of an unconventional curl, this look will be perfect for you. Keep in mind that this one will take a little more time; give yourself 30 to 45 minutes to accomplish this, depending on how much hair you have. You’re going to need straws and lots of bobby pins.

Start with slightly damp hair, and rub in shine cream. Then, grab about a one-inch section of hair. Wrap that section of hair all the way down a straw, starting from the top of the straw. Once you get to the end of the straw, hold the bottom with one hand. Pin the top of the straw to your head. For bend the rest of the straw that’s left in half and secure it with a bobby pin. For visual instructions, see this video. After you’ve done your entire head, spray with hair spray.

Take the straws out by unpinning the bobby pins and pulling each straw out from the top. You’ll achieve totally awesome spiral curls. Finger comb your hair very slightly (unless you’re aiming for a poofy, Carrie-Bradshaw-esque look!). Your friends will be amazed by your transformation!

4. Twisty buns for 5+ hours = romantic curls

For curls that look like you were born with ‘em, start with tangle-free, very slightly damp hair (i.e., 95 percent dry). Rub shine cream throughout.

Grab one three-inch section of hair at a time, twisting each section by simply rotating your hand. Once the section is completely twisted, twist the already coiled hair up into a bun, and hold with either an elastic band or criss-crossing bobby pins. There’s a lot of twisting going on here! Spray the bun with hair gel. Repeat throughout your entire head so that you have multiple little buns. The more buns, the smaller the curl.

After letting your hair sit for five or more hours, take out the buns. The result will be gorgeous, natural-looking curls. Spray them lightly with hairspray. Wear these curls with a beautiful lipstick shade and a sundress, and bam, you’re officially ready for date night.

5. French braid twists for 5+ hours = big, bohemian waves

These waves are big and totally beautiful. Plus, prepping with French braid twists is like French braiding, but easier! Start with slightly damp hair (about 85 percent dry should do). Brush through all of your hair’s tangles, and then part it as you normally would. Rub shine cream throughout.

Take a one-inch chunk of hair that’s close to the top of your head and towards your face, and divide it into two. Begin a regular twist, but grab hair from each side as you twist. Twist all the way down your strands, and tie it with an elastic. If it gets a little looser after tying in the elastic, don’t worry! Repeat for the other side so that you’ll end up with two French braid twists. Spray both sides with gel. If you still need some help, check out this tutorial.

After taking out your French braid twists, you’ll have gorgeous, romantic waves. Spray them lightly with hair spray.  

You don’t have to damage your hair to obtain the perfect wavy or curly look, collegiettes! These easy tricks will have you rocking gorgeous, voluminous hair all day or night this summer. And trust us, your strands will thank you for these healthy alternatives. 

Pair some of the best chick flicks ever with new and fun cocktails this weekend! Get your squad together and have fun making these drinks and marathoning these classics. 

1. Clueless: Frozen Pink Grapefruit Margarita

This is basically the cocktail version of Cher’s trademark pink fuzzy pen. As if Cher would have anything less than this audacious, energizing drink! It has just the right amount of California summeriness and her Beverly Hills sass.

Recipe from Pinterest

Ingredients:

1 cup of ruby red grapefruit juice

1/2 cup of fresh squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)

1 cup of triple sec orange liqueur

3 cups of ice

1 cup of silver tequila

Directions: Combine all ingredients and shake, then pour into glasses of your choice! Add grapefruit or lime wedges and kosher salt for an optional garnish.

2. John Tucker Must Die: Screwdriver

Doesn’t a screwdriver sound perfect for the ladies who John Tucker wronged? This cocktail is a super easy morning pick-me-up, with just two ingredients! Get your Sunday brunch started off right with this zinger.

Recipe from MyDomaine

Ingredients:

1.5 ounces of vodka

1.5 ounces of orange juice

Directions: Mix together equal portions of vodka and orange juice. Pour into your favorite glass, and you’re ready to exact your revenge!

3. 13 Going on 30: Whiskey Lemonade

This is exactly what Jenna Rink would order. She’s familiar with lemonade, so it must be safe, right? Little does she know about whiskey’s fiery kick. Pour this one out to keep you warm on these near-summer nights!

Recipe from A Beautiful Mess

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons of whiskey

2 lemon’s worth of juice

Club soda

Honey simple syrup

Sweetened lime juice

Directions: This one involves some eyeballing of the ingredients. In the glass you’re using, combine the whiskey, lemons and ice, and fill the rest of the glass with club soda. Add the syrup and lime juice to taste, and top it off with a lemon garnish!

4. He’s Just Not That Into You: Rasmopolitan

A sweet twist on the classic drink is just sweet enough to accompany a He’s Just Not That Into You viewing, but the vodka also supplies just the sting you need when Bradley Cooper’s eyes get a little too blue.

Recipe from House & Home

Ingredients:

1 ounce of citrus-flavored vodka

1 ounce of raspberry-flavored vodka

1/2 ounce Chambord liqueur

1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon of simple syrup

1 ounce of cranberry juice

Directions: Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice, add both vodkas, Chambord, lime juice, syrup and cranberry juice. Shake until the mix is well chilled, strain into martini glasses and add raspberries for garnish!

5. Bridesmaids: Bourbon and Blood Orange Blast

Just the right amount of spice for the ladies of Bridesmaids to get behind. This drink will surely have you and your friends laughing even harder than usual at Melissa McCarthy’s antics.

Recipe from Real Simple

Ingredients:

1 1/2 ounces of bourbon

1/2 cup of blood orange juice

8 fresh mint leaves

Directions: Mix bourbon, juice and leaves together in a shaker. Pour in the glass of your choice, add any leftover mint for garnish or taste and get to giggling!

6. Breakfast at Tiffany's: Champagne & Popsicles

Champagne is just classy enough for Audrey Hepburn, and the popsicles keep things interesting. This fun take on strawberries and champagne is unforgettable and fun! It's also super easy... just add your favorite popsicle to your favorite champagne! Do make sure the flavors complement one another, though.

Recipe from Brides.com

Ingredients

Popsicles

Champagne

Directions: Take care to not put the popsicles in too early before the drinking begins, so they don't create a huge mess. Chill the champagne to help!

7. When Harry Met Sally: Pinapple Mojito

This is just the right mix of Harry and Sally: The meticulous creation of a mojito for Sally's very particular taste, and the daring mix of pineapple and lime to highlight Harry's adventurous tendencies.

Recipe from Rachel Ray

Ingredients

1 bunch of fresh mint, stems removed

2 limes, cut in 8 total wedges

1/2 cup of sugar

1 cup of pineapple juice

1 cup of canned crushed pineapple

1 cup of light rum

4 cups of ice cubes

1 cup of club soda

Directions: Crush together mint leaves, lime wedges and sugar. Stir in the pineapple juice, curshed pinapple and rum until the sugar dissolves. Add ice and serve!

Your weekend is sure to be interesting once these cocktails are added to the mix. Start a new tradition of cocktail creating and movie viewing with your best gal pals. It's sure to be a night to remember (or not)!

The Howard University graduating class of 2016 is about to receive what's probably the best graduation gift anyone could ask for—a speech given by the president. Thursday, the students learned that President Obama will give the commencement speech at their spring graduation ceremony on May 7 in Washington, D.C.

"It is an extraordinary honor and privilege for the Howard University community to welcome President Barack H. Obama to our campus to deliver the 2016 commencement address," said Howard's president, Wayne A.I. Frederick, in a statement.

Howard University is a private historically black university that was founded in 1867. President Obama is one of six sitting U.S. presidents to deliver a speech at the university's commencement ceremony, including President Lyndon B. Johnson. According to the statement, Obama was chosen as the keynote speaker because of his "commitment to education, especially to those who can least afford it."

"As we look into the not so distant future, Howard will commemorate its 150th anniversary in March 2017, emboldened by a legacy of equality and inclusivity," Frederick added. "President Obama's own legacy gives the Howard Community great expectations for the leadership footprint it will leave on America and the globe."

An 18-year-old woman, Marina Lonina, is accused of live-streaming the rape of her friend in February, CNN reports.

Lonina alledgedly used the app Periscope, which allows the user to live-broadcast from anywhere in the world, to video the attack on the 17-year-old girl by Raymond Gates, 29, after the three were drinking at a home in Columbus, Ohio, CNN reports. Meanwhile, she did nothing to help her friend, Yahoo! News reports.

Lonina and Gates were indicted Wednesday and are facing charges of rape, sexual battery, pandering sexually oriented material of a minor, and kidnapping, CNN reports. Conviction on all the charges could result in over 40 years in prison for the two of them.

Despite the charges, Lonina denies she did anything wrong.

"She maintains her innocence in the matter," attorney Roger Soroka told CNN.

The report of the incident came from one of Lonina's followers on the app, who saw the footage at called authorities, Yahoo! News reports. However, it's undetermined how many people actually saw the broadcast, prosecutor Ron O'Brien told The Columbus Dispatch.

I’ll be the first to admit it: I started experimenting with makeup in fifth grade. So for the longest time, I always saw makeup as a necessity each and every morning. Up to my freshman year of college, I was less worried about the health of my skin and more worried about the opinion of my peers.

I’m not sure exactly when it hit me, but one day I woke up and said to myself, “I really don’t want my skin to feel this way anymore.” Not only did I start to absolutely hate the feeling of my face being caked with beauty products every single day, but I also realized that I had lost the confidence to walk out the door without makeup. This is a sad truth that I’m sure many other young women have dealt with—but we shouldn’t have to! No matter what the media portrays as beautiful, every single one of us should love ourselves for who we are and be confident rocking a fresh face around campus.

Needless to say, I decided to challenge myself. I reduced my daily face makeup routine to one in which I applied minimal cover-up and just ahint of mascara. I’m not going to lie—I was a nervous, self-conscious mess at first (literally I wanted to put a bag over my head so no one would look at me). However, after two years I can say that the results have stuck and are spectacular!

Here’s what I learned:

When I wear a full face, I feel done up & amazing

It’s no secret that every girl likes to get fancy on the weekends! When I wore minimal makeup during the week, I found that on the weekends, when I splurged and rocked a full face (eyeliner, eyeshadow... maybe even a killer lipstick), I felt even more incredible than before! Not only did I feel better, but people took notice—and not in a bad way! It has been almost two years now, and the feeling I get when I rock a full face of makeup has yet to wear off.

My face feels more able to breathe

This one is so important to me—the less makeup that I applied to my face, the more that my skin could breathe (seriously, I swear I can feel the difference!). Nowadays, there are few things that I hate more than when I feel like my face is smothered with loads of concealer, powder, blush, bronzer, etc. It actually gives me a headache sometimes! I really don’t know how I used to wear so much all the time, but I am glad that those days are in the past.

My skin looks better

One of the most confusing paradoxes of being a woman is that we use makeup to cover up blemishes, which in turn creates more blemishes. I’ve done it, you’ve done it, we’ve all done it. The more makeup that's applied to the face, the more challenging it is to remove it—this leads to irritation and inflammation that leads to breakouts. What I learned as a result of reducing my makeup is that my skin has been the clearest it’s ever been! Not only that, but since I have been seeing positive results, I have a newfound care for my health.

I save time (& money!!!)

Hello all you broke college girls—I am you!!! I can without a doubt say that reducing my makeup has (obviously? or not...) saved me so much money. I can’t lie, I’m a sucker for drugstore makeup; even so, I still find that my products last me so much longer. Also, I save so much time in the morning! A beauty routine which had taken me about 20 minutes every morning of every day of every year of my life since middle school now takes me about ten minutes at most. It may not seem like much of a difference, but we all know how much we cherish each extra minute in the morning.

Confidence, confidence, confidence

This is the MOST important thing I have taken away from reducing my face makeup—I feel more confident than I ever have in my life. It may have taken some time to get used to, but I can now honestly say that, while I generally opt for minimal application to highlight my face, I am totally okay with going makeup-free. There is an immeasurable amount of acceptance that comes with letting yourself just be yourself.

All in all, reducing my makeup has changed my life in so many ways. More than just my physical appearance, it has boosted my self-acceptance and made me a more confident individual in all aspects of life.

So, I challenge you! Try cutting down on the application of your makeup and see what happens. You never know—it may just change your life!

 Couldn't make it to the 2016 Her Campus Tour? We've teamed up with our amazing sponsors to bring the tour to you! We're giving away five ASOS goody bags filled with yummy treats and killer samples from ASOS, Tinder, Microkickboard, Monthly Gift, Skinny Pop, Pure Silk, The Body Shop, Not Your Mother's, Kind Bars, Covergirl, and CamelBak. 

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We can’t imagine what it would be like to have the world want to know every little detail about your life. So we can understand where Selena Gomez was coming from during her latest interview with GQ. In the interview, the pop star made it very clear she does not want to talk about her past—and she wishes everyone else felt the same!

When the interviewer asked about her 2014 stint in rehab, Gomez was quick to shut him down. During that time of her life, the songstress had been dealing with a lot in her personal life, all while being in the public eye. “First off, this is something that everyone always wants to fixate on,” Gomez explains. "I got diagnosed with lupus. My mom had a very public miscarriage. So I just had to cancel my tour. I needed time to just be okay.”

She expressed her irritation with the media’s constant interest in her personal life, saying, “It’s really frustrating. My past seems to be way more fascinating for people than my future, which bums me out.”

The more we love our favorite celebrities, the more we want to know about their personal lives—but that doesn’t mean it isn’t hard for them. Gomez emphasized that she doesn’t understand why everyone is so fascinated with knowing every detail about her hardships and struggles. “Because it’s, I don’t know, fun, maybe? It’s like watching a car crash as you’re driving past it. You want to watch it.”

We are so happy that Selena seems to be doing much better in her personal life these days! We hope the media attention can begin to focus more on the future of Selena's awesome career than the struggles of her past. 

Isn't "me" time just the best? When you’re alone, you can do anything your heart desires, and the best part is no one—not your friends, roommates or SO—will be there to judge you or complain about it. So for those times when your roommate goes home for the weekend, your friends have to work, your SO has to cram or you just want some time to yourself, here are 14 things you can do all by your fabulous self when you’re flying solo.

1. Wander around a bookstore

Bookstores are best enjoyed alone. This way you can traipse through the charming literary aisles at your leisure, thumbing through as many books and magazines as you possibly can and daydreaming about being a part of all the beautiful stories on those shelves. That sounds like a pretty stellar way to spend the day in our book (too much?).

2. Chill out at a coffee shop

Who said you can’t have an amazing hangout sesh all on your own at your favorite coffee shop? Order your favorite brew, find a seat and just chill. Coffee shops are some of the best places for people-watching. Or you could always bring along that new book you just bought…

3. Netflix marathon and snacks

Some days, what we want more than anything is just to turn on some Netflix and binge our current TV obsession. We all know it’s not a true marathon unless snacks are involved, though. So bring out the candy and cookies, and let’s get it going.

4. Go to a museum

Going to a museum with other people is fun, but going to a museum by yourself is relaxing. You can take however much time you want to walk through, without having to worry about matching another person’s pace. Mariel Tishma, a sophomore at Columbia College Chicago, enjoys going solo to museums. “I can look at weird art and not wonder if I’m lingering too long on something or if the other person is bored,” she says. Museums are also a great place to just be. Like Mariel says, “It’s just a time to be quiet and not think, so it’s also meditative in a way.”

5. Drive around pretending to be a pop star

True freedom is being able to drive around town with the windows rolled down belting Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together,” Sia’s “Chandelier” or pretty much any Adele song and not caring at all that the guy in the car next to you is giving you a weird look. Obviously, he’s just jealous because you’re having a blast. Let me live!

6. Pamper yourself

Having a spa day with your girls is great. But having a spa day with your #1 girl (yourself) is priceless and seriously necessary. Whip out the luxurious lotions, cozy candles and pretty polishes to give yourself the treatment you deserve. Complete the package with your favorite playlist of soothing songs. We’re feeling relaxed just thinking about it.

Related: 5 Spa Treatments You Can Do in Your Dorm

7. Have a solo dance party

Blast your favorite anthems until your neighbors/roommate(s) beat on the door, and then turn the music up louder! Just kidding, don’t do that. But you should dance your heart out all around your room. If you’re feeling ambitious, look up some choreography on YouTube and try it out; then make up your own. Your friends will be way impressed the next time you all go out dancing.

8. Shop ‘til you drop

It’s great to go shopping with your friends, your sister or your mom…until it isn’t. You know that feeling when you’re exhausted from having shopped for three hours and just want to go home, but the person you’re with is just warming up? Yeah, that doesn’t happen when you shop by yourself. Plus, you can try on all the clothes you want without feeling like you’re making your friends wait on you. AND you don’t have to go into the stores your friends like just because they went into the stores you like. Win-win-win.

9. Go see a movie by yourself

Pick a movie, any movie. You can get your ugly cry on with a super tragic love story or laugh until you can’t feel your face in a ridiculous comedy. The first time you go to a movie on your own can be scary, but once you do it, you’ll feel empowered.

You might even discover you enjoy going to the movies alone so much you make it a regular thing, like Sydnee Lyons, a first-year graduate student at Florida Atlantic University. “I love going to the movies by myself! 10/10 would recommend," says Sydnee. "It's something I started doing during my undergrad program to unwind. I'd go on a weekday at a really off time, when there were probably one or two other people in the theater. It's been two years since I graduated and I still do this. Honestly, I find the whole experience really peaceful. Plus, it's a bonus that I don't have to compromise on the movie or snack choices!”

No matter what you choose, you’ll feel liberated knowing that you don’t need an SO—or even your girls for that matter—to take you on a nice little movie date; you can do it yourself and love it.

10. Show your skin some love

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we’re not always as diligent as we should be about taking care of our skin properly. So with your newfound free time, make a date with your skin and really pull out all the stops. We’re talking face mask, cleanser, moisturizer, spot treatment—the works. Your skin will thank you.

11. Take some pics, but not ​for social media

When was the last time you took a picture of something just because? Not for Insta, Snapchat or Facebook but for you and you alone. You don’t need a fancy camera; just take your phone and photograph something that stands out to you. Maybe it’s the neighbor’s cat that always ends up at your doorstep or the ramen you meticulously prepared. Whatever it is, snap a pic of it, edit it if you want to and then sort it into a special album on your phone that’s just for you—not for social media. We’re telling you, it’s so cathartic to have something that’s only for your eyes.

12. Go wo​​rk out

There are few things that feel as productive as a solid workout. Getting to pop your headphones in and focus solely on you for anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour is seriously amazing.

“I love working out alone," says Rachel Petty, a junior at James Madison University. "It gets my mind off anything that’s stressing me out and I just get to have some alone time."

Workouts are the perfect place to spend some quality time checking in with yourself. Not only are you paying attention to your body physically, but you’re also paying attention to your mental health by allowing yourself this time to organize your thoughts.

13. Go out to eat as a proud, independent woman  

One of the scariest abilities to master is the art of going out to eat alone and enjoying it. When you’re at a restaurant and you look around and only see couples, it can be kind of disheartening. But, it can also be super empowering to realize you are your favorite person, and how do we show our favorite people how much we care about them? By taking them out to dinner. So head to that new Thai place you’ve been dying to try or the pizza place that serves pies fit for a goddess. If there’s delicious food involved, we’re pretty sure it’ll be a good time.

14. Do that one thing you never do, but always want to  

What’s that one thing that you always think about doing? Maybe it’s learning to sew, organizing your closet, signing up for a dance class or finally finishing that book you started last year. Whatever that thing (or multiple things) is for you, do it! Now that you’ve got some time to yourself, just really go for it. Think about how proud of yourself you’ll be when you accomplish that thing that’s been sitting in your mind for forever.

No matter who you are, we all need some alone time here and there. Who knows, maybe you’ll even discover something new about yourself. College should be about discovering and creating your favorite version of you, something that can be done best when you take some time out to just focus on you. 

Country music isn't just music—it's a lifestyle. If you're a die-hard fan of the genre, you'll definitely be familiar with these feelings.

1. You always have the perfect playlist for a road trip, a tailgate or the 4th of July

Or for any day party, for that matter.

2. Your celebrity crushes are Sam Hunt, Thomas Rhett and Carrie Underwood

You can take our time any time, Sam.

3. You HAVE to go to Stagecoach, WE Fest or Country 500 before you graduate

What even is Coachella?

4. You're consistently in a good mood

Because the upbeat soundtrack to your life makes you appreciate the little things.

5. You sometimes catch yourself dreaming of a simpler life

We'll take all of that over midterms any day.

6. You say "y'all" even if you're not from the South

It's just so catchy!

7. You felt personally victimized by the Blake and Miranda breakup

You'll never believe in love again and everything is a lie.

8. You own at LEAST one pair of cowboy boots, a cowboy hat and some good ol' daisy dukes

Jason Aldean wrote "She's Country" about you. Obv.

9. You've played a country music drinking game

Drink once every time they say "truck" or a body part. Drink twice for "tailgate" or "interstate."

10. You like old school Taylor Swift wayyy better

ARGH SO RELATABLE

11. Your friends who don't like country judge you real hard

But you forgive them because they just don't understand the magic.

12. You go crazy when "Cruise" or "Wagon Wheel" comes on at a party

YOU'RE SO BASIC AND YOU DGAF

13. You may or may not have tried line dancing

BRB, adding to resume skills section.

14. You've learned to stand up to even the most sexist of guys

But really, when has being condescending to us ever worked for these bros?

15. But you know a gentleman when you see one

Or at least you will know when you see one. And it probably won't be on Tinder.

Let's be real: As college kids, we get away with WAY more than we really should. Although we're considered adults, we share more than a few habits with toddlers. Excessive napping, eating sugar at every given chance, hardly able to take care of oneself... Sound familiar?

Unfortunately, all of this will come to an end after graduation. Yes, this means that gone will be the days of using, "YOLO," and, "Whatever, we're in college," as excuses. You know what this means: Enjoy each of these irresponsible life choices while you can. Here are 15 sacred things you won't get away with much longer:

1. Turning off your alarm in the morning so you can sleep until noon.

Skip class = Who cares? Skip work = Fired.

2. Taking your laundry home for your mom to do.

Note to self: She will probably say no.

3. Shacking up at your hookup's place on a weeknight because you're too tired to go home.

*Shows up to work in the same outfit as yesterday hoping no one will notice*

4. Not knowing or caring about where you stand with a hookup (or multiple hookups.)

That whole ghosting thing? Not as successful when you share mutual work friends who will call you out.

5. Knowing absolutely nothing about personal finances.

Get ready for nightmares featuring things like "investment" and "taxes."

6. Not being able to cook a single meal.

If you have a real-person job and can only make mac and cheese and cereal, we have a problem.

7. Day drinking.

Showing up to midday brunch drunk and showing up to work drunk are two VERY different things.

8. Drunk-eating pizza every weekend at 2 a.m. with no repercussions.

Eventually it starts to show... and it stays.

9. Drinking all night and being able to be "productive" the next day.

Hangovers are hell in the real world.

10. Spontaneously leaving for a long-weekend trip.

Unless you're asking to get fired, you can't exactly just disappear for four days.

11. Having no plans whatsoever for the future.

If the only thing you know about the next year is what you're having for dinner tonight, you might be in trouble.

12. Spending money you know you should be saving because it's really your parents'.

Goodbye, whenever-you-want-them manicures...

13. Forgetting all of your responsibilities to binge-watch Netflix for a day.

SO DO IT NOW WHILE YOU STILL CAN.

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