Yeah, yeah, winter is coming. But you know what’s coming sooner? HALLOWEEN. And this Halloween, why not dress up like your favorite Game of Thrones character? Just about every costume shop is discretely offering their take on Thrones, even if copyright laws prevent them from actually calling it that. (That’s also why those suspiciously Katy […]
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Music Monday: Katy Perry’s “Roar” Costume (Day 5)
It wouldn’t be Halloween at Collegiate Cook without a Katy Perry-inspired costume (see Kathy Beth Terry from KP’s “TGIF” video, and her circa-“California Gurls”). It’s not that Katy P. is some kind of joke to us — oh, heck no! — it’s that her video outfits are pretty much the most fun ensembles to pull […]
Throwback Thursday: Hunger Games Costumes (Day 3)
Last year, we showed you how to dress like The Capitol’s Chicest resident, Effie Trinket. And since the second Hunger Games film, Catching Fire, comes out next month (woohoo!), the costume is as relevant as ever. Only problem? Some of the items we showed you last year are no longer in stock (boo! hiss!), so […]
“What the…?” Wednesday: Ylvis Fox Costume (Day 2)
As we planned each day’s theme for our pop-culture costume-obsessed #Halloween13 series, we decided on Wednesday’s based on “The Fox” music video alone. Yes, technically it could be a “Music Monday” costume choice, but really, after about 11 seconds of watching this video, you’ll have only one acceptable response: “What the…?” Just watch: We salute […]
TV Tuesday: The Duck Dynasty Costume That Will Win Over Everyone (Day 1)
I don’t care how anti-reality TV you are — it’s impossible not to get hooked on the kooky antics of the Duck Dynasty, AKA the Robertson family. Yes, they’re in the business of making and selling duck calls. Yes, they have beards you could hide a guinea pig in. Yes, they (or rather, Uncle Si) […]
2013 Pop Culture Costume Ideas & Recipes
Every year, we round up some of our favorite pop culture costumes, scary-good recipes and party ideas, but this year, we’re taking things to a whole new level. Starting Oct. 1, visit CollegiateCook.com every single day for a new trick…or treat. Mondays through Thursdays will be all about costume ideas, with each day fitting a […]
Host a New Girl Watch Party
Get Zooey Deschanel’s style, New Girl recipe and decor ideas, and more, so you can have the Schmiddtiest watch party ever. And by “Schmiddtiest,” we mean the best ever. Not what it sounds like. Okay?
The Collegiate Cookbook is Almost Here!
If there were a font for “high-pitched squeals of excitement,” I would be using it right now, because I just can’t wait to tell you guys: The Collegiate Cookbook is coming here! Inspired by the University of South Florida’s 2013 football season, The Collegiate Cookbook: USF Gameday Edition is packed with more than 40 recipes, […]
5 Ways to Get Psyched for Gameday
Football season is almost upon us, which means it’s time to relish in the opportunity to paint your face, shout your head off without causing a scene and tailgate to your heart’s content. Amp up that “gameday’s coming” energy with these 5 tricks: Create Your Lucky ______________. Gameday attire doesn’t have to be confined […]
6 Things That Transform Your Campus Experience
You’ve seen the miles-long checklists of things to bring to college (XL twin sheets, a 700-watt microwave, ear plugs for noisy roommates), but there are a few oft-overlooked items that can make campus life so much easier — and enjoyable. Are there any you’d-never-believe-it-but-it’s-changed-my-life items we’re leaving out? Comment or tweet at us (@CollegiateCook), […]