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7 Summer Movies To Look Out For

5/17/2013

 

School is coming to a close, and summer is right around the corner! That means endless days of freedom, hanging at the pool, working at your internship, and, of course, seeing awesome movies! We’ve compiled a list of seven movies you must see this summer. Check them out!

1. If you loved Moulin Rouge,
Go see: The Great Gatsby
Release Date: May 10

If you loved crazy visuals, drama, and romance of Moulin Rouge, you should definitely go see The Great Gatsby in theaters this summer! Just as Moulin Rouge was packed with an awesome cast, so is The Great Gatsby. This book-gone-movie is bound to be a blockbuster, and we can’t wait to see it the day it comes out. The Great Gatsby follows writer Nick Caraway after he moves from the Midwest to New York City and socializes with some of American literature’s most loved characters. Plus, who doesn’t want to see Leonardo DeCaprio on the big screen? We know we do!

2. If you loved the first The Dark Knight,
Go see: Fast & Furious 6
Release Date: May 24

The 10 Best Movies About Graduating From High School

5/6/2013

As high school comes to a close, we’re dying to watch our favorite movies about high school graduation. Sit back and relax, pre-collegiettes, because we’re here with some of the most hilarious, tear-jerking high school graduation movies there are to offer.

1. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Wise guy Ferris Bueller, is determined to take a day off of school filled with pranks and goofing off. Bueller’s friends Cameron and Sloane take the day off with him, too, taking part in all of his crazy shenanigans. “Looking back, I wish I could have gotten away with what Ferris Bueller did in high school,” said Madeline Potter, a junior at Indiana University. The movie is a great way to relax, unwind, and take the high school graduation process a little less seriously.

2. Grease

How to Deal With Workout Hair

5/4/2013

We all know that feeling: You just finished an awesome workout and you feel like you could conquer the world. You take a deep breath, chug a bottle of water and glance at yourself in the mirror. Shock and horror! What happened to your hair?

Have no fear, collegiettes! It is possible to make your hair look cute during and after your workout. Take a look at some tricks of the trade below!

 

Dye-ing to Tie it Up

Whether you choose to rock a tight, sleek pony, or a messy one, pair the classic look with a cute Dye Ties hairband. You can buy a set of five Dye Ties for yourself on beautydeals.net. Dye Tie hairbands don’t leave dents in your hair, so they’re great accessories to have when it comes to working out.

“I like Dye Ties because they’re much better for your hair than regular hairbands,” says Wendy Bryant Gow, a professional stylist in North Carolina. Courtney Kabbes, a junior at Indiana University says, “I always pull my hair back into a tight, sleek ponytail. It’s chic and functional.” Kabbes also says that she loves putting her hair up in Dye Ties because they’re cute and functional, and they come in so many different colors. They also come in headband form, so you can pair your ponytail with a Dye Tie hair tie and a Dye Tie hairband.

 

Sport a Cute Headband With An Updo

9 Ways to Survive Finals Week

4/26/2013

 

Finals week is right around the corner, and for most that means late nights, cramming, and far too many energy drinks. It’s important to balance finals week with staying healthy, and Her Campus is here to help out with finals week tips!

1. Rest
Resting and sleeping are completely underrated during finals week. Sure, you may think that studying isn’t action-packed, but it requires a lot of thinking, effort, and concentration. Give yourself a break by taking an hour or so out of your day to nap and relax.

2. Treat yourself to a gift basket
Everyone is stressed during finals week, so it’s up to you to treat yourself. Buy yourself and your friends gift baskets to get through the long week of studying! Plus, who doesn’t want some awesome brain food?

3. Don’t forget to exercise
It’s easy to forget about everything and just focus on studying the whole week, but don’t forget to exercise during finals week, too! It sounds crazy, but you’ll feel like a different person if you carve an hour or so out of each day to move around and get some exercise. Even a 30-minute walk can help clear your brain and leave you feeling refreshed.

4. Eat Right
Reaching for the bag of chips or piece of chocolate only seems natural when you’re stressed out with finals, but try to grab a healthy snack instead. Munching on veggies or fruits will help keep your brain focused and ready to tackle that pile of notecards you’ve been staring at.

Reed Krakoff Expected to Leave Coach Next Summer

4/25/2013

 

After 16 successful years at Coach, Creative Director, Reed Krakoff has announced that he will be leaving the company next year to go solo. His contract with Coach will expire in June 2014, and he does not plan to renew it. At age 49, he has had an incredible career at coach, helping the brand expand and develop overtime. He had a close relationship with the company’s chief executive and together they transformed Coach into a chic brand and a label that women all across the world are drooling over.

In 2010, Krakoff started his own brand that is targeted towards luxury shoppers. He has a flagship on Madison Avenue and he has also opened Reed Krakoff stores in Las Vegas and New Jersey. You can also find his label at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bon Marche and Colette in Paris, and on Net-a-Porter. His label manager is Valerie Hermann, a Paris executive who has managed notable labels such as Dior and Saint Laurent.

7 TV Shows We Miss

4/25/2013

 

1. 7th Heaven
7th Heaven made crazy families across the nation feel like they had it easy. We fell in love with the Camden family and all of the crazy relationships, fights and celebrations that they shared together. Plus, we got to see Jessica Biel before her J-Timberlake days!

2. The O.C.
Let’s face it: A little part of us died when Marissa Cooper died. We couldn’t resist Summer and Marissa’s sassy attitude and Ryan’s bad boy charm. Also, who doesn’t want to marry Seth Cohen? The O.C was wonderful, and we’re so thankful that all of the seasons are available on DVD.

8 Things We Miss From the 90's

4/25/2013

 

1. Jelly Shoes
How can you not love shoes that come in practically every color? These plastic wonders were the talk of the 90’s and we wish we could still rock the glitter-infused plastic pumps!

2. Fruit Stripe Gum
Not only did we love the flavor of this gum, but how awesome was it that they included tattoos? Let’s face it: That’s the main reason we all bought the gum anyway. Gum in this decade isn’t nearly as fun as it was in the 90’s.

Stream the Latest TV Shows & Movies With HitBliss

4/23/2013

 

Are you dying to watch that TV show you missed and can’t find anywhere?  What about that Oscar-winning movie, which just came out on DVD and is not yet available on other streaming services? 

 

What to Wear to Graduation

4/16/2013

 

Believe it or not, graduation is right around the corner. Whether you’re graduating high school or college, every graduate needs some fashion essentials for their special day.

A Simple Dress

Since you’ll be wearing a gown, make sure to wear a cute and comfortable dress for after the ceremony. H&M has awesome casual dresses for graduation day that transition really well into a cute after party outfit! If you have a light colored gown, make sure to wear a light colored dress underneath so it doesn’t show through.

 

A Small Clutch

Our Favorite Looks From Week One Of Coachella 2013

4/15/2013

 

When Coachella rolls around, music lovers and fashionistas around the world can’t help but revel in excitement. This year, the first week of Coachella brought tons of looks we can’t help but love.

From neon shorts to denim tops, we loved every second of the Coachella fashion. The neon pink shorts looked awesome with a cropped white sweater and we love that the denim top is paired with a flowy, sheer black skirt. Plus, how can you resist that fedora and the headband?

We also loved Rita Ora’s crop top paired with a fun pop art inspired skirt and w white blazer. Also, her accessories totally topped the outfit with the touches of turquoise and gold. Her ombre sunglasses and backwards hat totally topped off the outfit, too.