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Written by Haley Watson
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Friday, May 11 2012 09:50 |
We all have the same problems this time of year. In the hectic and stressful days before finalswhere your life flashes before your eyes and your only goal is to study as much as you possiblycan to pass your classes, sometimes good nutrition falls by the wayside. This should not be thecase. Healthiness this time of year is crucial for you to achieve those good grades. Being tireddue to the lack of the essential vitamins and nutrients in your diet will not help your chances ofgetting that A.It's easy to reach for chips or candy, but if you want to stay on top of your game cometomorrow's 10:30 am exam and don't just want to rely on straight carbohydrates or sugars, hereare some snacks that will keep you energized and focused:
Roasted Almonds: these are a good source of protein and fiber
Peanuts: this is another good source of protein that is also quite tasty
Veggie Chips: these have a similar taste to potato chips, but provide a much healthier alternative
Whole Grain Products: these provide a great source of fiber and give you energy that lasts a long time
Yogurt: rich in calcium and protein, yogurt also boosts immunity and can be mixed easily withother foods such as granola or fruit for a truly filling snack
Hummus: this popular dip is delicious but also is packed with wholesome ingredients thatinclude protein and calcium
Dark Chocolate: satisfy your sweet tooth with this treat. Dark chocolate is in an antioxidant andas a natural stimulant gives the eater a happy, calming feeling which is exactly what the doctor ordered for pre-exam stress
* if none of the above suggested snacks appeal and if you really have to go for those cheesepuffs, remember to keep everything in moderation and to balance junk food with good food.
Happy Studying! |
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Written by Claire Groft
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Thursday, April 05 2012 11:51 |
It's safe to say that as a college student, I really should be broke. Yet anytime I find a wad of cash tucked deep down into my purse or stuffed in the back of my jeans, it's also safe to say that I'll spend it on nail polish. So imagine my delight when I read that OPI is launching a collection of colors inspired by this summer's sure-to-be blockbuster hit, The Amazing Spider-Man!
OPI has created seven different individual colors, including the orange hued "Call Me Gwen-Ever," inspired from Emma Stone's character, Gwen Stacy. Other colors include the romantic "Into The Night," a shimmery dark blue; "Your Web Or Mine?" which is a very cute pink; and "My Boyfriend Scales Walls," one of the whitest whites you'll ever see on anyone's nails. Even "Just Spotted The Lizard," which is clearly the villain's color, looks smolderingly hot, perfect for a nighttime summer bonfire. Priced at $8.50 a piece, be sure to pick up a color or two at your local drugstore. These colors will hit stores in May, but the movie comes out July 3rd, which will give anyone enough time to save up for all seven shades! |
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Written by Julie Cohen
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Monday, March 19 2012 18:45 |
Warm weather means putting away your winter coat, sweaters and boots, but don't stop there! Just like your winter clothes, your makeup needs to be discarded too. Take a look at your overflowing makeup bag. I'm sure a few products have been in there for months, or even years, or even... 8th grade? Out with the old and in with the new!
Throw It Out
- Mascara should be replaced every 3 months. You know it's time to get a new one when your wand doesn't make that "pop" noise when coming out of the tube anymore.
- Any dry product like powders, blushes or eye shadows should be thrown out at least every 12 months. Bacteria collects on these products and could give you some nasty side effects, like rashes.
-Wet products like foundation and concealer should be replaced every 8 months. If you notice the smell of the product change, this is a definite sign that your product has gone bad and bacteria has taken over.
-Lip products like lip-gloss and lipstick will go bad after 12 to 18 months. Watch for any texture changes in your products. If your lip gloss is more goopy than glossy, time for a new tube!
Wash It Now
Now that your makeup is all taken care of, clean those brushes that you promised yourself you would clean months ago. Your brushes should be cleaned once a week with warm water and a mild shampoo. Keep rinsing until the water in the sink is clear. Air-dry your brushes after you are done cleaning. Ahh... doesn't spring cleaning feel so good? Now who's up for buying some new makeup? |
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Written by Julie Cohen
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Wednesday, March 07 2012 13:50 |
Everybody loves a good designer collaboration, but for a nail polish enthusiast like myself, a designer nail polish collection is affordable luxury that is almost too good to be true. Luckily, there are a few coveted collaborations that will be coming to stores in the near future.
Alexander Wang is teaming up with Sally Hansen for fall 2012. His colors are gorgeous, creamy neutrals, and Wang even named the shades himself. "Bandage" is a light beige color that adorned Wang's model's nails at his fall 2012 runway show, "Ion" is a soft lavender shade and "Pumice" is a pale gray shade with a subtle green tint. Make sure to keep an eye out, because these polishes will be sure to fly off beauty shelves starting in September.
Prabal Gurung is another designer who is teaming up with Sally Hansen for fall 2012. The four shades in the collaboration were seen on model's nails in Gurung's fall 2012 runway show and perfectly compliment his collection. "Onyx" is a deep black, "Blue Rose" is a bright royal blue, "Gilded Lily" is a coppery-gold and "Ivory Skull" is a blinding white shade. These shades will be coming to a drugstore near you in September as well.
Betsey Johnson's outrageous style will be seen at Sephora stores next month when she collaborates with Sephora by OPI. Her collection includes seven individual shades (one of which is scented with her own fragrance "Too Too"), a six-piece mini nail polish set, nail art decals, and patterned nail polish strips. This collection is not for the timid, as Johnson describes her shades as "kickass rock and roll". |
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Written by Deirdre Stafford
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Saturday, February 25 2012 10:52 |
“Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn?” is a book written by Pamela Keogh about the ins and outs of Jackie O and Marilyn Monroe’s lives. This book is great because it is full of history and facts about each of these fashion icons. It even includes little known information about each woman and her fashion values. Not to mention, the book includes tips about figuring out if you, as a fashionista, are more similar in style to Jackie or Marilyn. In some ways, we find that Jackie and Marilyn were actually very similar in their style choices.
This book contains recipes for party menu items and desserts that both Jackie and Marilyn would have chosen, notes on each of their home and work lives, and their own stand out characteristics of being a woman. There is even a section solely about love and relationships, with facts about Jackie’s marriage and Marilyn’s tumultuous love life. This book is an awesome pick-me-up and gives readers steps and tips on being timeless icons.
As fashion lovers ourselves, us college girls will find this book interesting to get an idea about what fashion was like in Jackie O and Marilyn Monroe’s day; it was certainly very different. The power alone of being a woman is an important message clearly seen in this book and every girl should use the advice about love, power and style. Every UDresser should pick up a copy! |
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Written by Julie Cohen
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Monday, January 23 2012 17:16 |
Love 'em or leave 'em, these beauty trends dominated in 2011. Only time will tell which of these will be strong enough to come back in 2012. Which ones did you try out last year?
The Fishtail Braid
The French braid had some competition this year with the fishtail braid. This fishy braid was seen everywhere, from runways to red carpets to campuses across the country. Once this trend hit, tutorials flooded the internet to teach us all how to weave this seemingly complicated braid.
Pastel Streaks
Made famous by celebs such as Lauren Conrad and Katy Perry, these highlights were not crazy bright, appealing to girls who wanted to try something new but not too drastic. Colors such as pastel pink, light purple, sea foam green and light turquoise were seen in tresses all over the world this year.
Nail Art
Nails were definitely in the spotlight this year with the rising popularity of nail art. Runway shows started to display works of art not only on the clothes, but on the models' nails as well. Crackle polish, glitter, and matte topcoats were wildly popular this year, making the manicure fun again.
Bold Bun
In 2011, the bigger the bun, the better! This classy hairstyle was a throwback to ballet class and was seen on runways and red carpets alike. Women all over loved this look because it's very elegant, easy to do, and shows off your face. This look is also super versatile and can be worn on a night out or to class, adding to its popularity.
The Nude Nail
When nails weren't decorated with nail art, chances are they were nude. Shades of beige, tan, light pink, and soft gray were very popular because they offered a clean look that didn't show chips and could be worn with everything. This trend exploded because it could be worn on all different skin tones.
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Written by Deirdre Stafford
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Saturday, January 21 2012 19:36 |
This winter is getting colder and colder by the day. The bitter weather may begin to put a damper on your days and may lead you to never want to leave the house. If this is your situation, here are some fun ideas to get rid of the winter blues and get into the spirit of spring.
Ice-skating: Ice-skating is a lot of fun and very popular during the winter months. It is relatively cheap and is available at the university ice rink, as well as other rinks in the area. Most rinks have hot cocoa and other warm drinks for a relaxing break from the ice. Plus, it is great exercise!
The gym: As the year is just beginning, many people make resolutions to work out and take better care of themselves. The university gym is free of charge for students. While it may be busy, other gyms in the area are relatively cheap for a monthly charge. Working out makes you feel rejuvenated when you're stressed and anxious during the semester.
Overnight trip: Delaware is right in the middle of so many cities - Baltimore, New York and Philadelphia. Plan a weekend getaway to have something to look forward to. An occasional change of scenery is needed and there are always things to do. Check out the Baltimore Aquarium, shop your way down 5th Avenue, or visit some of the historic sites in Philly, all great ways to spend a weekend with friends.
With numerous activity ideas and getaway suggestions, and tons of fun to be had, the weather will no longer be on your list of worries this winter! |
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Written by Deirdre Stafford
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Friday, January 13 2012 00:50 |
My mother always tells me to have staple ingredients in my house that I can put together at any time, just to be safe. Here is my favorite recipe to make at a moments notice.
Bow Tie Pasta Chicken Salad
You'll need:
1 box of bow tie pasta
1 jar of Parmesan dressing
4 Chicken breast cooked and cubed
1 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese
To Prepare:
Boil noodles while cooking the chicken.
Place chicken into a large bowl. (You can add other ingredients such as tomatoes and peppers).
Drain the pasta and add to the chicken. After the pasta cools, add the dressing and enjoy! |
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Written by Julianna Broz
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Friday, January 13 2012 00:45 |
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Out with the bad and in with the good. It's that time of year when everyone is shedding their old habits and trading them for New Year's resolutions. Whatever your goal may be this year-to spend more time with your family, lose weight, or be more positive-try to remember three tricks to ensure your success and happiness in 2012.
1. Don't Give Up: Even if you cheat, you don't have to throw away your resolution altogether.
2. Be Forgiving: If you've been working super hard at the gym all January to lose those 10 pounds, treat yourself to a new perfume or a relaxing manicure.
3. Get Support: It's important to share your resolution with your friends and family. You don't need to share the same resolution to both give and get support.   New Year's resolutions should be about incorporating new habits into your lifestyle and/or preventing old ones from creeping in. So think of it as a long marathon, not a sprint to the finish line! |
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Written by Deirdre Stafford
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Sunday, December 25 2011 22:19 |
As hardworking college students, it is often hard to keep our makeup looking perfect all day long. How do the celebrities do it? Well, here are some secrets to keeping your makeup looking amazing all day and that won't add much extra time to your daily makeup routine.
Face and Eye shadow Primer:
This is the number one item that most people don't know about. Primer is used before putting on any makeup and is key to a long-lasting look. Eye shadow primer is also great because just a dab will make eye shadow pop and look brighter than ever. By taking just a few seconds to apply primer, your makeup will remain bright through a long, hard day of classes and work.
False Lashes:
Don't be scared, ladies. False lashes come in many different sizes, so you don't have to wear crazy, long ones. Wearing false lashes can accentuate beautiful eyes and make them pop. They are easy to use too! First, dab the glue (which usually comes with the lashes) on the lashes themselves. Then put the lashes as close to your lash line as possible and leave time for them to dry. False lashes can be very tasteful so if your eyes are your best feature be sure to give them a try!
Eye shadow in Inner Corners of the Eyes:
Applying eye shadow to the inner corner of the eyes really brightens a look. A simple gold or silver (depending on your eye color) on the inside of the eyes will draw attention to them and make you stand out. This is a secret used by celebrity makeup artists to widen the eyes and make them beautiful in the light. |
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