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31 Scrumptious Holiday Cookie Recipes
The holiday season is finally here, and you know what that means! Now is the time to bake our little hearts out. December is the perfect month to hold holiday cookie swap parties with your friends, bake for those who are important to you or just to treat yourself. Here are 32 scrumptious recipes you have to try. Peppermint Shortbread Cookies These Mom on Timeout cookies put a minty twist on the classic shortbread cookies you already love. Plus, they're just right for a cookie swap.
12 Life Hacks Every Girl Should Know
Life is full of surprises—both good and bad—and to deal with them, you sometimes need a little magic. That's where these life hacks come in. Whether you need a quick fix because your apartment feels totally disorganized, or you're dealing with a deodorant stain five minutes before heading out the door, these will do the trick! Here are 14 helpful tips every twentysomething needs to memorize: 1.
9 Book Recommendations For Quarantine
With all of the uncertainty in the world these days, I have found comfort in letting my mind wander into a good book. I have been doing a lot of reading the past few weeks and highly suggest anyone who is looking for some entertainment other than TV, to look into reading a good book. 1. Such A Fun Age, Kiley Reid I can not recommend this book enough. “Such A Fun Age” is my favorite book I have read so far this year.
Book Review: “The Upside Of Being Down” By Jen Gotch
If you are familiar with the ban.do brand, then you are absolutely familiar with founder, Jen Gotch. Well, Jen just wrote a book and it is everything we need in a world where navigating your mental health has become a full time job all in its own. I was lucky enough to be able to read Jen’s book before it is released later this month. A huge shoutout and thank you to Lucy at Simon and Schuster and Amy at La Rue for this. I’ve always adored the ban.do lifestyle brand.
Office dress codes are getting more and more casual -- but there are 5 things you can never get away with
Millennials are taking over the workforce. According to a study byUNC, by 2020, Millennials will make up 46% of workers in the U.S. The youth of the workforce, combined with the influence of Silicon Valley, has made office attiremore casual, according to The Atlantic.
Office dress codes are getting more and more casual - but there are 5 things you can never get away with
Millennials are taking over the workforce. According to a study byUNC, by 2020, Millennials will make up 46% of workers in the U.S. The youth of the workforce, combined with the influence of Silicon Valley, has made office attiremore casual, according to The Atlantic.
Office dress codes are getting more and more casual — but there are 5 things you can never get away with
Many employees are enjoying less formal attire as millennials step into the workplace. Zivica Kerkez/Shutterstock Millennials are taking over the workforce. According to a study by UNC, by 2020, Millennials will make up 46% of workers in the U.S. The youth of the workforce, combined with the influence of Silicon Valley, has made office attire more casual, according to The Atlantic.
Ultimate Summer Gift Guide
The summer is finally here and it is the best and most popular time for celebrations. With graduations, birthdays, weddings and going away parties; the summer is a big season for gift giving! Here are my picks for some different gifts on the market for every occasion: Bras that support millennial women. The process is simple, try bras on at home and send back the ones you don't want! We all know about makeup and lifestyle subscription boxes but what about a sock subscription?
Meet The "Hair" Stylist: Janette Cerdeira
Name: Janette Cerdeira Hometown: Bridgeport Type of Stylist: Master Hair Specialties: Balayage and Special Event Hair Where did you go to school for hairdressing? Paul Mitchell of North Haven How long have you been in the business? 9 years How long have you been working at Hair? 8 years Favorite part about your job? I love being able to make someone feel beautiful and being able to bring out someone’s features with a new cut or color. Favorite activity to do in your free time?
5 Makeup Products Perfect for Summer
Finals are almost over and it’s finally time to start thinking about summer! That’s crazy, right? It’s time to soak up the sun, protect our skin from harm, and control our skin’s natural oils that as the weather gets warmer. Here are some of my summer makeup essentials: 1. Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15 ($24): Want to keep your lips soft and protected from the strength of the sun? Try this softening lip balm that also contains SPF and comes in various tints! 2.
If The Cast of Jersey Shore Went To College
They’ve been to Jersey, Miami, and Italy, but now your favorite guidos and guidettes are headed to college! If the cast of Jersey Shore went to college, they would definitely throw the best parties and have GTL trending. But what would they major in? Besides being the tannest guidette in the game, Snooki is also one of the most caring house members. Her unconditional love for everyone in the house would make her a great veterinarian.
I Wore Sweats / No Makeup for 3 Days in a Row and this is What Happened
As the girl who is always “dressed up” to go to class, it was definitely a change for me to be the girl with ~sweatpants, hair tied, chillin’ with no makeup on~in my classes for the first half of this week. Dressing nice makes me feel more confident about myself and more put together, which is why I choose to put some makeup on and wear jeans and a nice top on the reg. Since my friends are not used to me dressing down, lots of them were asking me if I was sick or tired.
10 Celebrity Couples That Still Make Us Believe In Love
Lately, many of our favorite Hollywood couples have called it quits, leaving us devastated. We’re starting to wonder if Jenna Dawan and Channing Tatum can’t make it last, is love even real anymore? Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux, Anna Farris and Chris Pratt, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, and many other couples we thought would last forever, all broke our hearts when they announced their love was over.
Meet The "Hair" Stylist: Kristal
Her Campus Fairfield absolutely adores Hair CT! We can't get enough of the salon and their incredible staff. With Spring right around the corner it is time to book your appointments with the salon for spring hair. Meet stylist, Kristal! Where did you go to school for hairdressing? Toni and Guy (formerly known as Ricci’s Academy) How long have you been in the business? 11 years How long have you been working at Hair? 10 years! Favorite part about your job?
Spring Break 2018 Essential: Live, Love, Bikini
Spring break 2018 is quickly approaching. You probably have already picked your destination, booked your travel arrangements and your hotels. But, have you begun getting together the perfect wardrobe? Probably not! Live, Love, Bikini is a new line of awesome swimwear that is launching on February 9th! That isn't the only great news, the brand is giving away free signature bikinis to anyone who follows @livelovebikini on Instagram and shares the "free bikini" post starting at 9 AM.
2018 Super Bowl Recap
The biggest night of the year in football is always filled with the highest highs and lowest lows for fans across the nation. Sports fans from New England were feeling the lows Sunday night, and most likely still are. New England’s ~beloved~ Patriots fell into the claws of the Philadelphia Eagles, who flew into their first Super Bowl victory this past Sunday. The game was filled with touchdowns and screw-ups – and had fans on the edge of their seats up until the very last minute.
The Comfiest Slippers Of Them All: Fuzzy Babba
During the chilly months you want to keep every part of your body, including your toes, warm and cozy. Her Campus Fairfield has been in love with Fuzzy Babba and you're about to be too. Fuzzy Babba has the cutest line of slipper socks, perfect to keep your toes warm and cozy this winter. Fuzzy Babba encourages the "ahhh" moments in life; you know the ones after a long day of class when you get back home finally, throw on a pair of sweats and just relax.
People Reveal The Proper Way To Send Food Back At A Restaurant
Is it rude to send back your dinner that you order if you don’t like the way that it tastes or turned out? You are paying for it and the customer is always right…right? So, I mean yes you should be able to send the meal back and not pay for it if it didn’t turn out the way you expected. But, not everyone is comfortable doing so. There’s a lot that goes into it.
Blue Ivy Has Her Own Personal Stylist at the Age of 6
At the age of six, your mom probably picked out your clothes for school as you were watching television and eating cereal in the morning. Consider Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, who already has her own personal stylist to guide her through the ins-and-outs of first grade fashion trends. Manuel A. Mendez is an employee at Parkwood Entertainment, a company founded by Beyoncé, who has been behind some of Blue Ivy’s most recent looks.
People Share Their Juicy Theories On Why Restaurants Serve So Much Bread Before Meals
Have you ever wondered why restaurants always give you so much bread before you even get your food? Seems like a bit of a counterproductive measure to me, seeing as most places give you bread for free and charge for dishes. You would think establishments would want you to order an appetizer you pay for instead of just loading up on carbs and not being sincerely hungry enough to finish your food. But, then again, I could be completely wrong.
Meet The "Hair" Stylist: Cate Tuozzoli- Mastrianni
Hometown: Milford, CT Hair Specialties: I love making shapes out of hair with texture and colors Where did you go to school for hairdressing? I’m still going to classes and learning new things. I have been fortunate in my career to have worked with some of the best hairstylist in our industry, Charles (the owner of HAIR) is definitely one of the best mentors! How long have you been in the business? 33 years How long have you been working at Hair? 33 years Favorite part about your job?
HC 2017 Holiday Survival Kit: The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide For Your Gals
The 2017 Her Campus Holiday Survival Kit serves as the perfect gift guide for all of gals in our life. A huge thank you to Her Campus National and all of our sponsors for providing us with the best survival guide yet! We can't wait to gift these goodies to our girls! Krazy Glue Singles are perfect for the crafter in your girl squad. Just a little Krazy Glue can be a quick fix for just about anything. It bonds to wood, metal, plastics, glass, vinyl & ceramics.
4 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals You Probably Don't Know About That You Need
The greatest shopping time of the year is just about here and there are a ton of deals every college student needs to be aware of! The best deals are the ones that we had no idea even existed until we randomly came across it online. You probably did not know this but there is going to be a sale on everything from your next Edible Arrangement to your Ugly Christmas sweater.
7 Things That Make A Girl An Assh*le Magnet Without Her Realizing It
All a bad boy wants is a good girl to be bad for him. However, it gets really old dealing with jerks for so long. Oddly enough, in the same way he can’t make you bad, you can’t make him good, either. Relationships suck when the only guys you can get are straight up assh*les. It's even worse when you put all your effort into him, and think you can change him when you can't. So, why are you an assh*le magnet? What makes all of them flock over to you? Well, it starts with being too nice.
13 Ways To Show Kindness To Your Peers On World Kindness Day
The world would be such a better place if we all took some time out of our day to be kind to one another. It's easy to get caught up in the crazy demands of the world and lose focus on the importance of loving and caring for one another. In school, it can be especially hard to keep up your kindness when there's the pressure of class assignments, a job and the drama of living with other young adults Stress can lead us to have temperament issues.
PRÊTE: Hair Care Product Review
PRÊTE is a French term meaning "ready," as in ready for all your hair needs. They are a company that allows you to book an one hour blowout at a salon near you right through an app on your smartphone. Along with this they have a line of hair care products that are ~fabulous.~ Currently blowouts are only available for booking in NYC, Miami, DC, Austin and Atlanta.
Meet Campus Cutie: Stevie Panagiotes '19
This week's campus cutie is celebrating his 21st birthday today! Aside from this, he is rather charming and a member of Fairfield University's club soccer team! Meet Stevie P! HC: What are you part of here on Fairfield University’s campus? HC: What is the most fulling part about being on the club soccer team? Stevie: Playing the sport I love with a lot of really talented and great people that I have grown really close to. HC: What are some important highlights from the season so far?
The Perfect App For Your Taste Buds
The most annoying thing ever has to be when you have dinner plans with your friends, significant other, co-workers etc, and no one can decide on where to eat! It becomes a battle of "You pick, No you pick!." The Taste App is finally here to solve all of our problems. It uses the community's vote to come up with the best option for you to eat.
Justin Timberlake To Perform At The 2018 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Justin Timberlake is going to be grabbing his suit and tie, and showing us a few things at the 2018 Super Bowl Half Time Show. Timberlake took to Twitter Sunday afternoon letting us known that he does have the time, well half the time, to perform. E! Online reports that Timberlake's tweet included a clever wordplay video collaboration with Jimmy Fallon. The tweet explained, "I DO have the time.
There Is Science Behind Cuffing Season
The weather is getting colder, the desire to cuddle is greater and the random DMs from the guy's in your math class are at an all time high. Cuffing season is among us, and yes there is a science behind it! Cuffing season occurs during the fall and winter months, October to February, and it is the time when those who love being single get the sudden urge to what to have a significant other, to cuddle and go on cute dates with.
Mandalay Bay: 50 Killed In Las Vegas Mass Shooting
The Las Vegas Metro Police Department (LVMPD) confirmed early Monday morning that 50 innocent lives were taken and over 400 people were injured in a mass shooting Sunday night near the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The shooting occurred at around 10 PM during the Country Music Festival in Las Vegas. Country singer, Jason Alden, was in the middle of his performance when shots were fired.
Get Your Zen Bronze Glow Before Pres Ball
The annual President's Ball is Friday and just because your summer tan lines are fading does not mean you should show up without a glow! Zen Bronze Healthy Tanning in Westport has been a favorite spot for Her Campus Fairfield for over a year. For those of you who don't know, Zen Bronze provides natural and healthy airbrush tanning so you can achieve that beautiful glow without harming your health.
Her Campus Fairfield Takes On FitCycle Studio
Her Campus Fairfield absolutely loves going to spin together. We were so excited when we learned about FitCycle! FitCycle studio is located in the Sportsplex on Mill Plain Road in Fairfield. The classes at FitCycle are fast and upbeat. The energy is the studio is so fun that you forget you are breaking a sweat, until the very end. We loved class with Junior.
Get A Fierce Workout At Vertical Addiction Fairfield
The Fairfield Sportsplex offers a wide variety of gyms that fit every individual’s workout needs. Her Campus Fairfield stopped by Vertical Addiction on Sunday for an intense flexibility class. Vertical Addiction offers a wide variety of classes from pole to aerial fitness and flexibility. The classes give a great opportunity to become more comfortable with your body and the way it moves. The studio creates an open environment that lets you explore your capabilities and get a fierce workout in.
Meet Campus Cuties: Peter Horn and Pat O'Leary '19
This week’s campus cuties have a bit of a questionable bromance going on but they sure do look good in baseball pants. Meet Peter Horn and Pat O’Leary. Pat: We sleep five feet away from each other so…Just kidding we have wifeys HC: What position do you play for Fairfield University Stag’s baseball team? HC: What is the best and worst part about being on the baseball team? Pete: Worst is spending 20 hours a week with Gambo, best part drinking with the boys after a long week.
Meet Her Campus Fairfield’s Campus Correspondents
Alexis DiZenzo (left) and Jackie Falino (right) are your ~fabulous~ campus correspondents for this school year. These ladies are the brains and the heart behind all that is to come this year; and yes the HCXO balloons that were at the club fair. Alexis and Jackie are beyond excited to be taking on the role as CC's this year and have been apart of Her Campus Fairfield since their freshman year.
Get Your Tan On With Her Campus Summer Survival Kit
The semester is coming to an end, finals are just about over and summer is basically here! Before you head to the beach and put yourself in a beach chair for the next four months check out the Her Campus summer survival kit. Thank you to Her Campus National and all of the fabulous sponsors for taking care of all of our summer needs! These summer essentials are a must. Keep calm and get your tan on, collegiettes! 1.
Hair For All Your "Hair" Needs
Commencement Ball and graduation are right around the corner and Hair has Fairfield University students covered with all of their “hair” needs. Hair is a fun and trendy salon located only ten minutes away from campus. The stylists at Hair are all extremely talented and passionate about their work. Her Campus Fairfield had the amazing opportunity to visit Hair and test out looks for both commencement ball and graduation.
Relaxation Break At Nefaire Spa
What better way to relax prior to finals than with a fresh and natural facial? Her Campus Fairfield took a quick trip off campus to Westport’s newest haven, Nefaire Spa.
Guiliana's Boutique Styles Fairfield University
The end of the semester at Fairfield comes with a ton of fun events that of course require the perfect attire. Thankfully Guiliana’s Boutique located conveniently in town has us covered for all our fashion needs. Her Campus took a trip to Guiliana’s and our very own team member Christina Madden was styled at the boutique for all the fun end of the year events. Here Christina is wearing a beautiful white sundress with a fab floral print.
Selena Gomez Is Wearing The Weeknd's Clothes Now, & He Has Thoughts About It
Alexis is a journalism student at Fairfield University. Alexis is also a feature DIY writer for Her Campus and a Campus Expansion Assistant for Her Campus National. She is also a contributing writer for Elite Daily. She loves spending time tanning on the beach and being in the city.
Campus Profile: Battle of the Campus Cuties
Previous campus cuties, David and Gaetano, and Eddie and Gabe, are back for another interview… except this time these campus cuties are going to battle it out to see which pair knows each other better. Their articles received an insane amount of page views so we just couldn't resist bringing them back. And yes, this is extremely similar to those game shows on how well you know your spouse.
Angelina Jolie Gets Emotional Discussing Her Split from Brad Pitt for the First Time
Angelina Jolie just began promoting her new film, First They Killed My Father, but she's already having a hard time avoiding questions about her split from Brad Pitt. BBC reporter Yalda Hakim was the first to get Jolie to broach the subject since the September split. Hakim started, "Your film is about family and loss. I understand this is a very sensitive issue. We know that an incident occurred which led to your separation.
Grammy's 2017 Best Dressed
The 2017 Grammy’s Red Carpet was by far one of the best. I can honestly say I was pleasantly surprised by every dress that was seen down the carpet. There was a ton of unique styled dresses this year, everything from Tom Ford to Gucci made an appearance. Here are the best dressed celebs of the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. Although my roommate compared Rihanna’s attire to a spider, I was in awe. The giant puffy skirt was very unique, and of course Rihanna kills it with a bright orange top.
Hannah and Derek Jeter Are Expecting Their First Child
Hannah Jeter announced she is pregnant in an ode to hubby Derek Jeter and it was the cutest thing ever. The power couple is expecting their first child, a baby girl. Hannah explained they have not decided on a name yet, although Derek will call asking how so-and-so is doing using his preferred name for the baby. Along with the announcement of their pregnancy, Hannah took to theplayerstribute.com to share the story of how she met the Derek Jeter we have loved for over two decades of baseball.
Campus Profile: Fairfield University Career Planning Center
Fairfield University has a ton of amazing resources on campus to help prepare for life after college. The Career Planning Center, located inside the Kelley Center, is staffed with the best career counselors who are ready to assist with all of our post-college preparation needs. Stephanie Gallo is the Associate Director in the Academic and Career Planning Center.
14 Quick DIY Projects You Can Do This Weekend
DIY crafts are not only super easy, but they can be fun, too. Your weekend is about to be packed with easy projects that are perfect for your everyday needs. Skip a weekend of laying in bed; you have to try these DIYs instead! No need to go out to the store and buy boring thumb tacks for your corkboard. These cute button thumb tacks via Inspired By Charm are a perfect way to spice up your plain corkboard. The Merry Thought has the perfect tutorial for this prism necklace that is sure to please.
HCFU Responds to Odyssey Article Published by SHU Student
One town. Two medium-sized universities. Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University don’t correlate often, but per an article written and published by a SHU student there is a rivalry between the schools. This tension is not felt widely or deeply by university students, aside from a healthy competition displayed at school sporting events.
Why Your New Year’s Resolutions Are Probably Already Over
I hate to be the one to burst your bubble but New Year’s resolutions are not a thing. Or at least they shouldn't be. Honestly, let’s be real here — what is the success rate for New Year’s resolutions? According to Statistic Brain, only 8% of the American people successfully keep up with their resolutions but 45% of the American people are making resolutions every year. If no one is successfully sticking to their resolution then why are they even a thing? Why start something that you can’t finish?
Donald Trump's Day In History
After a long, controversial campaign; the 45th president of the United States was sworn in this Friday morning. Donald Trump, accompanied by his wife Melania, began the morning attending a church service at St. John’s church, located across from the White House. Trump later attended a tea ceremony as well. Following the earlier morning event, Trump put his hand on the bible and was officially sworn in as President of the United States.
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