Jersey Shore Recap: 2/2/12

To kick off this episode, the roommates got back to the shore, Vinny included.  At the house, Pauly fills in Vinny, making a point to comment on the strange niceness coming from Mike.  Deena suggests that they all go out to Karma that night to celebrate the eight of them being together again.  Before going out, Jenni thinks there is something wrong with her and Rodger.  She gives him a quick phone call, but he does not answer.

On the party deck, Mike says he wants to get a tattoo that says, “Loyalty & Betrayal.”  Ronnie jokes about how Mike knows everything about Betrayal and nothing about Loyalty.

As soon as the group arrives at Karma, Mike goes off and does his own thing while Pauly and Vinny play wingmen for each other.  Later at Karma, Snooki pees her pants.  She goes to the bathroom to, “freshen up,” which actually means spraying incredible amounts of perfume on her, to mask the smell.  This is, apparently, called a “shore shower.”  When they get home, Deena says goodnight to all the boys.  She then says, “I love you,” to Pauly and Vinny and asks that they return the favor.  The guys laugh and don’t reciprocate.  This upsets Deena.

In the morning, Snooki wakes up before everyone else, still in her red dress and black heels from the night before, walks to the kitchen, and takes off the dirty underwear and throws it away.  When Deena wakes up, she realizes her fused extensions and her clip-in extensions have gotten tangled overnight.  She goes to the bathroom to try to solve her problem and ends up wetting the extensions and blow drying them to help untangle them.  Using the blow dryer, Deena accidentally electrocutes herself.  She was fine.  She told Sammi she just felt the current running through her arm.  The two girls discuss their theories on electricity, which of course, are brilliant.

During the day, everyone wants to go to Jenks, an outdoor restaurant and bar.  Before going, Jenni tries to call Rodger again, but he ignores the call.  While getting ready, Snooki decides to wear two pairs of underwear, “just in case.”  When the groups gets to Jenks, Mike runs into two random friends, which makes the other guys wonder if they are actually friends or just people Mike met at a club before.  At the bar, Snooki says she needs to go to the bathroom again and it really hurts, so she says she has another UTI.  In order to stop the pain, her solution is to take shots of tequila.  She gets a number of shots for herself and Deena.  After spending a few hours at Jenks, the group decides to go to batting cages, but Mike says he is having a good time and chooses to stay.

After the batting cages, the group meets up with him again and Snooki, Deena, and Mike ride in the cab together.  In the cab, Mike alludes to how nice he has been lately but he still feels like he is the odd man out.  The girls say that may be because he rarely hangs out with them; He prefers to do his own thing.

When they get back, all of the bathrooms in the house are occupied, so Snooki urinates on the back porch.  She covers it with shorts.  On the party deck, Snooki, Deena, and Mike are together, where Mike tells them he does not have a hidden agenda for his sudden niceness, pursuing the topic yet again.  Snooki tells him that the roommates don’t really trust him.  This upsets Mike, leading him to want to confront the rest of the roommates.  Asking the guys to be honest with him, Mike asks if he has done anything to make them angry.  They say no.  Pauly speculates that Mike was just intoxicated.

That night, the group decides to hang out at their house.  They are hanging out on the party deck when Team Meatball decides to play a prank.  They go inside, while everyone slowly migrates back inside as well.  Snooki dresses in the bunny costume and one at a time, she ransacks her roommates.  With Pauly, she pins him down and makes suggestive gestures.

Back outside, they play a game called, “Warm Beer,” which is actually not a game, but a joke to be played on Snooki.  In the “game,” they tell Snooki that it is a memory game and involves drawing pictures on the face of the person to your left.  What is really happening is that Ronnie is putting soot on Snooki’s face.  She has no idea until she goes inside to go to the bathroom.  Though she finds the prank funny, she wants revenge.

Mike goes to bed early because he has a headache.  Snooki puts on the bunny mask, climbs on Mike (in his bed), and wakes him up, scaring him.

At work in the morning, Deena makes a pair of underwear that say, “I Jersey Turnpike,” so that when she Jersey turnpikes, they are visible.

At the house, Jenni and Snooki are getting their hair done when Snooki’s dad shows up.  She forgot he was coming today, but doesn’t mind sending him to the store for cranberry juice.

Mike is on the boardwalk after work one day when he runs into Rodger.  When he gets home, Jenni is talking to Snooki’s dad about her suspected relationship problems, and Mike informs her that he just ran into Rodger and that he was going to the beach with some buddies.

While Snooki and her dad are spending time together, Mike says he thinks Snooki is the real trouble maker of the house, not him.  He also admits that he is going to call the Unit to finish the “unfinished business.”

What do you think is going to happen with the Snooki-Mike-Jionni-Unit frenzy?

3 Things You Should Quit (And Start) Doing This Year!

One full month of 2012 has come and gone. Now that you’re well adjusted to the change of the year (it’s not so “new” anymore!), it’s time you let go of those habits that are holding you back and pick up some new, positive ones! Think you’re up for this CL challenge? Let’s find out!

3 Things To Quit

1. Comparing — Comparing yourself to others breeds jealousy, and jealousy is one unattractive trait! Learning to love yourself could be as simple as smiling to yourself everyday in the mirror, appreciating your curves, your “four-eyes,” or your frizzy hair, or it could turn into a journey that takes a little more soul-searching to fulfill. Either way, wishing you had what the girl sitting next to you has is a waste of your valuable time. Sending positive words instead of ones of envy will help you feel better about yourself, so tell her how stylish her outfit is and take with you inspiration for you own wardrobe.

2. Nail Biting — Nail biting is a nervous habit that millions of people have, making it even more difficult to break–you’ll probably walk by at least one nail-biter a day. Some women find it helpful to get their nails done which in turn makes them resist ruining their stylish manicure by biting at it.

3. Excessive Cursing – It’s natural to belt out a profane word or two when you’re upset, but cursing excessively may give off a less personable impression of you. Here at College Lifestyles, we live by a standard of staying classy, so refrain from muttering (or screaming) those four letter words that only offer temporary satisfaction. When you feel ready to curse, remind yourself to hold back. After a while, your brain will get the hang of it.

  3 Things To Try

1. Moving On – If you find yourself making unnecessary assumptions about people and situations, it’s the leftover anger, hatred, or mistrust from past grievances that’s getting in the way. Once you start trusting that negativity tests your mental and even physical strength, you’ll realize how tough of a woman you are. If you need help healing old wounds, seek a therapist or a trusted friend or family member to begin the coping process.

2. Read A Book Every Month — This year, tons of people have started challenging themselves with once-a-day tasks (blogging every day, eating a fruit a day). Reading one book is an accomplishment in itself so set your standards high and strive for finishing one book for every month, even if it’s a short book. To make this easier, you may want to stick to an area that excites you: history, women’s rights, love stories, or book series such as Gossip Girls or Stieg Larsson novels, for example.

3. Complimenting Yourself — CL wants you to be as confident as can be! The more you tell yourself that your “flaws” are in fact attributes, the more you’ll begin to believe in it. What you feed the mind, whether that be good or bad thoughts, manifests itself until you agree. So rather than hating your freckles, start telling yourself how much they compliment your skin and eyes and soon you’ll start to love what you’d grown to despise! 

Tiana Blue is a Senior Writer for College Lifestyles™. This fourth semester sophomore at Penn State is a print journalism major with a penchant for food, stilettos, and the city that never sleeps.

 

CL’s Guide for Meeting the Parents

There comes a time in every serious relationship where you include more than yourself and your significant other.  Meeting the parents often acts as the “next step” in a relationship. But the event itself also has a certain stigma of fear, nerves and what if’s.

When I met my last boyfriend’s parents for the first time, he had a black eye… from me. No, we didn’t get in a fight on the ride over.  Believe it or not, I accidentally hit him in the face during an intense thumb war. But all I remember is the pain of having to meet his parents was much worse than the pain in his face.

Thankfully his parents were understanding and didn’t make me feel too bad. They were probably just happy I wasn’t a biker babe with a killer right hook. Either way, meeting the parents was definitely awkward, but not horrible.

Which may be true for most cases. If you are meeting his family, he wants to show you off. And his family wants to like you if you are making their son happy.

With all of the holiday parties and family time, it may be your turn to break the ice with the fam. If you’re feeling uneasy about meeting for what may be your future in-laws for the first time, check out this list of do’s and don’ts.

 

Do:

Be yourself!

This may be obvious but if you act a certain way the whole night, you’re going to have to act like that the rest of the relationship. And not to mention how tired you’ll be by the end of the night from pretending to be someone you’re not.

Contribute.

Either physically or socially. Bringing a dessert that doesn’t come from a package shows that you put time and effort into making an impression. Also try to add to conversation without dominating it. In other words, speak up when the time is right but don’t keep mum all night.

Show affection.

Okay, so don’t sit on your boyfriend’s lap and make out on the couch. But little things like holding hands or paying a lot of attention to him shows his family how much you like him. I’ve pulled the cold shoulder thing off way too many times because I was so focused on being nervous.

Be interested.

Show that you care about what the family cares about. Even if you do really, really hate the cats they adore. It’s more of a respect thing than acting like something you’re not.

Give the Gift of Giving This Holiday Season

There’s no better time to volunteer with the Holidays coming. There’s always someone who needs your help, and you’d be surprised how far a couple hours and a few cents will go. Here’s some ways you can make the world a CLassier place this holiday!

 Collect toys for the Salvation Army- If you love kids and want to make a difference, consider becoming a Salvation Army angel. You can help make a difference in a child’s life by donating wrapped gifts to disadvantaged children.

Work for the Food Bank- The Food Bank has territory in just about every state. Even if you don’t have money to donate, give your time by going to the Food Bank warehouse and getting the food ready to be shipped to hungry people in your area.

Send a Holiday Card to a Soldier- You can send a letter to a solider any time, but the holidays are special. There are so many soldiers who are busy serving our country and for that reason, are not able to see their families for the holidays. Let a soldier know how important they are by sending them a special holiday card- it’ll mean the world to a soldier—especially if they usually don’t get mail.

Serve at a Homeless Shelter- Find your nearest homeless shelter, prepare a meal, and spend some time with the homeless who eat there.  Those being served are from all walks of life and will really appreciate your time and efforts to serve them. Working at a homeless shelter is a very rewarding experience because it brings you back to the true spirit of giving.

In the midst of all the goodwill and holiday shopping, don’t forget to give back to your community. Not only is it rewarding—it’s a great way to meet people and serve those in need.

 

Martha-Raye Adjei is an environmental studies major with a concentration in Sustainable Apparel at the University of Delaware. She hopes to become a journalist and sustainable apparel designer. In her spare time she likes to read, swim and watch TV

Your CL Guide to Social Networking Etiquette

In order for a classy co-ed to reach her fullest potential, she must know that communicating efficiently with others is essential. Looking the part, moving through any crowd in a poised manner and having strong networking skills completes the social climber persona. Are social situations not your thing? Not to worry–as always, CL’s got your back! Here are a few tips that’ll give you networking confidence and help you score a new set of contacts.

Look Approachable

It’s important to keep mental notes of how you appear to others in the room. You know those people that you just want to talk to? Examine why–don’t they look happy, aren’t they standing up straight and confidently with their faces bright and inviting? Yes, yes, and yes! No one wants to start a conversation with someone who looks sullen, hunched over, and unenthusiastic. So flash a smile, open yourself up to meeting diverse people, and appear happy! (Even if that means putting on a front–nobody has to know you’ve had a bad day!)

Ready, Set, Talk!

You have to refine your ability in thinking on your feet at social events. Being able to converse about mostly anything—pop culture, music, basic politics—allows a conversation to flow without concern. It’s easier to talk about what interests you the most, so it can be difficult to discuss what you are unfamiliar with. If this happens, connect an idea that you are knowledgeable about to the overall subject. You’ll hardly get tongue-tied if you tackle conversations this way!

Stay Connected

If you’ve met someone who has the potential to help you meet any upstanding goals, don’t part ways before taking note of their contact information. At social networking events, most of whom you will meet will likely have a business card. Politely state that you would like to speak with them further about different details in the conversation and ask for a card with which you can contact them. Who could say no to that? There’s no reason to walk away empty-handed!

CLassy readers, you can’t spend your time being shy — the opportunity of your life is out there waiting!

Tiana Blue is an intern for College Lifestyles™ and is a print journalism major at Penn State. This sophomore is an avid blogger that loves to write, draw, roam the streets of Manhattan, and channel her inner chef by watching Food Network re-runs.

Three Steps to a CLassy Bathroom

If you’re like me, waking up ten minutes before an 8am class means the room is a hurricane before you’re out the door. The truth is, disorganization will add stress to your day, and that’s the last thing a CLassy coed needs, especially in her bathroom! Here’s three simple ways to keep your b-room tidy and under control.

1.Keep it Clean. You can never have too many disinfectants, cleaners, or sponges. Make sure you always have these things on hand- keeping your bathroom clean is extremely important for your health and hygiene. If you have a roommate, make sure you both are on the same page when it comes to cleaning and maintaining your bathroom.

2.Keep Toiletries Out of the Way. It’s okay to have your toothpaste and maybe a face cleaner sitting on the sink, but don’t clutter the sink with too many products! It’ll be hard to clean around the sink effectively if you have to keep removing all your toiletries just to put them back. Bins, boxes or baskets are perfect for storing all your shampoo, makeup, or feminine products. Keeping your products stored away leaves more space to put on makeup or do hair. Speaking of hair, keep your hairdryers and straighter as far away from the sink as possible! If cords get wet, they may become a hazard.

3. Monitor Waste and Empty Trash Frequently. Classy Ladies know this one! Never let your trash get too full. If you dispose of food or other perishables in your trash, you never want to leave them sitting there for too long. If your school has recycling facilities, take your empty shampoo bottles, bags, and empty containers to your nearest recycling bin! Keep your consumption levels earth-conscious and sustainable by using every last drop of every product you buy! The earth’s resources are a terrible thing to waste.

 

 

As long as you keep your bathroom clean, clutter-free, trash-free, you’ll have the CLassiest bathroom on campus! A clean bathroom will make a happy dorm room for you and your roommate!

 

Martha-Raye Adjei is an environmental studies major with a concentration in Sustainable Apparel at the University of Delaware. She hopes to become a journalist and sustainable apparel designer. In her spare time she likes to read, swim and watch TV

CL’s Guide to Staying Classy for Weddings of Every Season!

When it comes to dressing for a special occasion the pressure is on, and weddings are no exception. As a guest, there are things we cannot control such as the time, place, dress code, and the weather. However, we can be sure that every classy co-ed arrives in style!

Spring or Summer Wedding

For a daytime wedding, colorful and tasteful sundresses would be appropriate. Colors such as strawberry red, pale blue, or teal green would be best- stay away from bright colors such as neon pink or bright orange that scream look at me! If the wedding is outside, a pair of flats would suit you better than heels sinking into the grass! Light and natural make-up as well as sunscreen will do for an outdoor wedding.

When dressing for an indoor spring or summer wedding, there are a few alterations. Wearing darker colors, or even black and white like Kim Kardashian’s wedding theme would suit this type of wedding perfectly! This dress should be a bit more upscale, such as a satin cocktail dress. Complete your look with a pair of chic heels!

Winter Wedding

As rare as they are, it never hurts to have your wardrobe prepared! A dress that comes above the knee may seem too informal, and while choosing colors think rich colors- plum, deep blue, or forest green would all be savvy choices. It wouldn’t hurt to bring along a jacket or blazer to match your attire, or even a scarf that will keep you warm. Shoes can make or break an outfit, and for a winter wedding I suggest classic heels- avoid strappy pumps or peep-toed stilettos, you don’t want to freeze!

Fall Wedding

The dress or outfit you choose for this wedding should lie somewhere between spring attire and winter attire. While picking a color for your ensemble consider autumn shades or jewel tones. It may be chilly at night, so it wouldn’t hurt to bring along a cardigan or blazer. Pumps or flats would suit the occasion properly. The fall seasons tends to be bolder when it comes to fashion, so pick up a bracelet or stylish necklace to complete the look!

For every wedding and every season there are some general guidelines. When it comes to the color of your ensemble, do not wear white! It is the bride’s day, do not wear any thing too flashy that may stray the attention away from her. When choosing an outfit, basic patterns are acceptable for all types of weddings, but use your best judgment and do not wear a dress that draws more attention than your personality. A simple clutch or bag will work to carry all of the essentials, forget your satchel at home!

Most importantly, no matter what you wear be sure you feel comfortable and confident. To make you feel at ease, wedding etiquette expert Emily Post says, “Remember that most people will be looking at the bride and groom anyways!”

Chelsea Hay is a junior at the University of North Dakota majoring in Communications. She is a proud sister of Alpha Chi Omega, and loves hanging out with friends, reading, laughing, and going to hockey games!

Meet the newest CL intern! – Jessica Fecteau

CL! Exclusive! Interview with Jessica Quirk Creator of “What I Wore” Blog

You wake up in the morning throw on a cute outfit and as you’re walking down the street you start getting compliments and then you want to make sure everyone on campus notices your cute outfit.

If you haven’t heard of Jessica Quirk she is the amazing creator of the “What I Wore” blog that showcases her amazing daily outfits (photos courtesy of her husband Adam). She posts her outfit creations on a daily basis and not only are they trendy and cute but they also mix a lot of couture items with vintage items to give them a fun twist!

 

What girl doesn’t want the whole world to see the amazing outfit she created?!

“I’m thrilled with where the blog has taken me, but no, I didn’t start it with these opportunities in mind. I sincerely just love getting dressed every day,” said Quirk.

Her blog has taken social media by storm and has now become a popular selling novel dubbed the “Cookbook for your Closet.”

Quirk’s Cinderella moment came when the PR girls from Kate Spade sent her the perfect, crème, satin heels accented with a ruffle for her wedding day in September of 2010.

“At this point, I don’t accept many of the gift offers I receive, simply because I don’t have the closet space,” said Quirk, “I’m so grateful to be able to work with so many talented designers be it through collaboration or attending their fashion shows.

While many of us look at celebrities like Lauren Conrad or Kim Kardashian for style inspiration, Jessica takes her own spin by looking at fictional characters and decades to create her ultra trendy outfits.

“I look more to fictional characters from decades past for inspiration.  I love the late seventies and the styling in Annie Hall and Love Story.  I also have a thing for the 50′s housewife, especially Betty Draper.”

 

Her style is not only unique and trendy but also classy to model a CL’s closet after. Jessica Quirk leaves us Classy Coeds with some words to live by:

“Really use the resources you have available to you.  Many other students donate or sell their gently used clothing and that’s a great place to shop when you’re on a budget.  I don’t think I found my real style until a few years after I graduated and had disposable income to use for that purpose.”

Every CL girl should check out Jessica Quirk’s book What I Wore: Four Seasons, One Closet, Endless Recipes for Personal Style.

Staying Classy on Vacation: A CL Guide!

Summer’s not over yet and there’s plenty of time for some vacations. If you’re heading off to the beach or traveling across seas, every CL girl should know her vacation etiquette! Here are some tips for when you’re traveling with a friend’s family instead of your own.

1. Be helpful!

Whether it’s packing up the car or carrying bags into the hotel, make sure you offer to help! Extra hands can go a long way during a vacation, especially when trying to save some time for more relaxing and fun activities!

2. Be Polite!

Minding your manners and saying please and thank-you are always good gestures. Your friend’s parents will also be impressed with the added gesture. Being polite can be the deciding factor between being invited to go on vacation again next year or not. Being polite also keeps the mood light and happy. Rudeness tends to add tension to the environment. Plus, being polite is just the classy thing to do!

3. Be Yourself!

If you’re not familiar with your friend’s family, you might feel a little bit uncomfortable or awkward when you first arrive. Being yourself is a great way to ease your own discomforts as well as allow the family to get to know you (I’m sure they’re just as nervous meeting you too!). Talking with your friend’s parents and siblings will also diminish some of the beginning awkwardness. Getting to know them and showing interest in them will allow you to fall into a routine with them. Once you feel comfortable around them, they’ll feel comfortable around you and you’ll be able to enjoy the vacation better!

4. Be Gracious!

At the end of the vacation thank your friend’s parents for taking you with them. Also it’s always nice to send them a thank-you card in the mail after the vacation. If you feel comfortable enough or know the family well, giving a thank you gift at the end of the vacation is also a nice gesture!

Following these few tips will surely help you have a fun care-free vacation with your friend and his/her family! Plus you’ll be classy and every CL girl wants to stay classy!

Do you have any vacation etiquette tips or advice? Have a story about vacationing with a friend’s family? Comment below!

Nicole Savitsky is a junior at DeSales University majoring in English and Communications. She loves going to the beach during the summer, especially with friends! She can usually be caught reading a book, trying to get a tan, or swimming in the ocean when she visits her favorite vacation spot!

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