Summer Party Playlist

Summer is finally here!  Now it’s time to crank up the tunes and get the party started. Here are my suggestions on songs to bring summer in whether whether you are partying by yourself or having a house party.

 

 

Boyfriend- Justin Bieber

Young, Wild, & Free- Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa featuring Bruno Mars

We Found Love- Rihanna

Mercy- Kanye West

Part Of Me- Katy Perry

Rumor Has It- Adele

Take Care- Drake featuring Rihanna

Starships – Nicki Minaj

Payphone- Maroon 5 featuring Wiz Khalifa

Wild Ones- Flo Rida featuring Sia

Right By My Side- Nicki Minaj featuring Chris Brown

 

 

Sherelle Black is a senior at Louisiana Tech University majoring in journalism with a minor in marketing. She is president of her chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and likes to dance and hang with her sorority sisters in her spare time.

 

Rumor Has It…

Are Seal and Heidi Klum Over Each Other…ALREADY?

Just months after announcing their split, it seems Seal and Heidi  have moved on just fine.

Seal was seen kissing Nick Jonas’ ex Delta Goodrem last Sunday at the Logie Awards in Melbourne, and Heidi Klum was getting cuddly with Germany’s Next Top Model judge Thomas Hayo recently.

This rumor is…false.

Seal judges the Australian version of The Voice with Goodrem.  When asked about the rumor, his rep said, “They are absolutely not dating…The rumors are absurd.”  As for Klum’s rep, there is no comment, but stated that  Hayo is just a fellow judge.

Seal and Klum announced their split in mid-January, following seven years of marriage.

 

Did Selena and Justin get caught on the Kiss Cam?

This rumor is…TRUE!

The teen idols were enjoying a Los Angeles’ Lakers game last Monday when they were forced to kiss on the big screen.  “It’s the most humiliating thing that’s ever happened to me, probably,” Selena told Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS radio show, “They were showing these little elderly couples, and it was so cute. Then all of a sudden we’re both looking up and we come on the screen and it’s like… It was so awkward.”

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Win It: Custom Heart Ring from Quiet Mischief AND Graffiti6 Signed Album

Music and fashion go hand and hand with one another!

Our friends at Etsy boutique Quiet Mischief and the rising band Graffiti6 are offering our readers an incredible giveaway.

Quiet Mischief and Company specializes in friendship bracelets and duct tape accessories.  In addition to the beautiful and unique finds in their Etsy boutique, Quiet Mischief takes custom orders to design your perfect ring and/or bracelet.

Graffiti6 is an incredible music talent! We are incredibly excited to have landed an interview with Graffiti6 in the upcoming weeks, and you can preview their song, Free, below.

 

Our giveaway includes a ring designed by Quiet Mischief based on the Graffiti6 album cover AND a signed album/poster from Graffiti6.

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Simply sign up for our newsletter by submitting your name and email address by clicking here.

Check our site on 3/18 for the winner AND our for our new giveaway!

WINNER:  Jackie Gage .  Please contact us via email at info@collegelifestyles.org to claim your prize!

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Were You Single On Valentine’s Day? Learn To Love Yourself & Music

Even though February is coming to a close and the pressure from everyone to have a date for Valentine’s Day is long gone, all ladies should feel beautiful. Remember, you are amazing 365 days out of the year, 366 this year, it’s a leap year! These songs are perfect for any single girl looking to sing and dance alone in her room, or blast in the car with friends. They’ll make you proud to be single

1. Single Ladies- Beyonce
2. I Look So Good Without You- Jessie James
3. Make Me Proud- Drake
4. Kerosene- Miranda Lambert
5. Who Says- Selena Gomez

1.  Single Ladies- Number one is obvious. What girl has not done the “single ladies” dance at least once in their life. It’s a single girl’s anthem!

2. I Look So Good Without You- The perfect post-breakup, newly single song.

3. Make Me Proud- Drake recognizes a women’s independence, and celebrates that as a women you do not need to depend on anyone.

4. Kerosene- It is about being strong, getting revenge and letting all of your anger and emotions out.

5. Who Says- The song is a girl power song stating I’m beautiful being me!

 

Alex is a freshman at Kent State University. She is a single, hopeless romantic that believes music can make you feel amazing regardless of how bad your day is going! 

Best and Worst Dressed: Grammy Awards 2012

The biggest night in music lived up to its reputation bringing out the most popular stars in music, electrifying performances, and risk-taking fashion.  The lovely ladies of the music world lit up the red carpet in their glamorous gowns, yet others took a few risks too many.  The Grammy awards is made for fun fashion, but some outfits were not as much fun as they were failures.  Here are College Lifestyles’ picks for the best and worst dressed of the night.

Best Dressed

1. Taylor Swift

The country crooner usually is all about glitter and tulle at most award shows, so her metallic Zuhair Murad dress was a nice change up from the usual.  Swift’s daring fashion move proved to hit all the right notes on the red carpet.

2. Katy Perry

Although the blue hair may have been a bit much, almost leading Perry into “Smurf” territory, the Elie Saab gown she donned was stunning.  The intricate detail and flowing train were a sight to look at.

3. Kelly Rowland

The R&B songstress positively glowed in this Alberta Ferretti gown.  Rowland complimented the simple dress with natural makeup, and she looked stunning walking the carpet.

4. Jessie J

Jessie J wowed in this mermaid, “disco ball” dress by Julien MacDonald. Her sleek, dark hair was a perfect match for this chic ensemble.

5. Carrie Underwood

Underwood looked fresh and beautiful in this sequined white gown by Gomez Gracia.  She kept it simple with a messy up-do and diamond earrings.

Worst Dressed

1. Esperanza Spalding

Spalding looked lovely from the neck up, but everything from the neck down was a mismatch of colors and accessories. The cut of the dress didn’t quite work, and the mixture of grey, white, orange, and maroon proved to be an inharmonious combo.

2. Fergie

This Jean Paul Gaultier tangerine dress was one of the most talked about outfits of the night.  There’s no denying Fergie has an amazing body, but this “leave little to the imagination” dress didn’t quite work.

3. Alison Krauss

There are so many things wrong with this dress.  The ankle length doesn’t do any favors for the drape of the fabric, and the netted top looks out of place. The outfit weighed Krauss down, and landed her on the worst dressed list.

4. Nicki Minaj

Fergie may have had one of the most talked about outfits of the night, but Nicki Minaj had the most talked about red carpet appearances. This Versace “Little Red Riding Hood” outfit looked a bit outrageous, even for the Grammys, but it was the man dressed like the Pope by Minaj’s side which will have people talking for days.

5. Skylar Grey

This outfit looked too much like a tapestry or window curtain to be pleasing.  The dark red lipstick against the bright white of the dress didn’t quite mesh well together, and the red high heels looked out of place with the rest of the ensemble.

 

What were you picks for the best and worst dressed of the night? Let us know in the comments section.

 

Monica Maldonado is a journalism and fashion merchandising student at the University of North Texas, and a member of Phi Kappa Phi.  When she’s not running around campus trying to find her next story, you can find her attached to her laptop, feeding her addiction to pop culture and fashion.

 

 

Day 8: What was the ‘Slow Song’ of the school dance AND post a picture!

Remember the moment during a school dance when everyone ‘Oooooed’ and ‘Ahhed’ for the SPECIAL song?  The song where you longed to be asked, ‘Would you like to dance?‘

The ‘ooo’ and ‘ahh’ songs of my dances were:

• The Dance by Garth Brooks.  How could you not love this country classic?
• Love of a Lifetime by Firehouse .  Yes, I was raised in the final days of the hair bands.  The cheesier the ballad, the better.
• End of the Road by Boys to Men.  The more emotional, the better!

Along with our favorite slow songs, join us on twitter as the College Lifestyles team tweets pics of their past school dance photos.  #CLlove

Tell us….

What was the ‘slow song’ of your school dances?

Q & A with YouTube Sensation Alyssa Bernal

Who knew a MySpace message could change a person’s life? Well just ask Alyssa Bernal, who was contacted by N.E.R.D. front man Pharrell Williams,  who saw her singing talents on YouTube. One year later the Texas teenager was signed to Star Trak Entertainment and recording her first album. When Alyssa was younger she used to be shy to sing in front of others, now with over five million views on singing covers from Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Adele, it’s no question that Alyssa brings new light and energy to the pop scene.  The songs on her album, Love Hangover, “are about long-distance love, missing home, and the tone is very easy-going”, says Alyssa. College Lifestyles had the opportunity to ask Alyssa a few questions, check them out here!

CL: What type of impact has social media (Youtube, Twitter, Facebook) had on your career and how you connect with your fans?

AB: Social media has made it possible for me to keep my fans updated with whatever is going on with my career. Thanks to social media I am able to figure out where most of my fan base is located so that I can go on a tour there and have a successful outcome.

CL: How would you describe your fashion style? Do you follow any trends?

AB: I lean towards boho looking clothes. Vanessa Hudgens has an amazing sense of fashion.

CL: You receive a lot of your views when you cover songs from hit artists. Who is your dream person to collaborate with?

AB: I would love to co-write a song with Taylor Swift. I’m a huge fan of her music and I love that we’re the same age and play guitar and are songwriters.

 

CL: We love your video “Cali Cali Cali”! what is your typical day like on a video shoot?

AB: Thanks! Basically, lots of makeup touch-ups and taking direction from the director. It also involves a little bit of acting.

CL: Do you have any advice for young singers/songwriters who desire to break into the industry?

AB: Never try and be like someone else. And social media does not hurt to try. And write your own songs!

CL: Do you have any upcoming projects you would like to share with College Lifestyles?

AB: I’m getting ready to go to Miami to record my second album. So excited about that!

Want to learn more about Alyssa Bernal or chat with her? Contact her on her website, Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, and of course YouTube!

Amber Ferguson is a fashion/health intern at College Lifestyles (TM). She is a sophomore at Prince George’s Community College studying English. She’s obsessed with reality TV & loves traveling. Follow her on Twitter @Ms_AmberDawn.