We've already told you about one way you can give back this holiday season, but now we've got an even easier one!

Volcom has teamed up with the National Coalition for the Homeless to help provide clothing for those who really need it this holiday season.

This is where you come in, and it's really simple so listen up! All you have to do is donate your old jeans (you know, the ones that have been hanging in your closet since the 5th grade) to one of the involved stores below by Dec. 20. That's it! To reward you of your good deed, by donating a pair you will automatically be entered to win a year supply of Volcom jeans for yourself. Take a look at the list below to see which stores are participating in the "Give Jeans a Chance" campaign.

East Coast

Amateur Athlete, Farias Surf Shop, Kinetic, Center City Sports, Heritage Surf Shop, Civil, Identity, Talent Skatepark, Easter Boarder (Worcester), Fat Trax, Ambush, Outer Banks Boarding Co., Coastal Edge (Icon), Coastal Edge (Pembroke), Coastal Edge (Redmill), Coastal Edge (Greenbrier), Coastal Edge (Kill Devil Hills), Exodus, Vertical Urge, Plus Skate, Sunrise Surf Shop, Inland Ocean, BC Surf, Compound

Califorina

Surfside Sports, LSS (Laguna), LSS (Aliso), Liberty, Defy, Jacks (CDM), Red E Surf, One Way (Santa Maria), Wavelengths (Fresno), Sundance Beach, Val Surf (Woodland Hills), Revolution, K5 (Encinitas), Sun Diego (Solana Beach), Hanger 94, Epimedic, Hansen's, Pacific Wave, Boards N Motion, Aqua Surf Shop, KRV

Arizona

Freedom

Northwest

Snowboard Connection, Pistole, Hidden Wave, Newt & Harolds, Exit Real World (Bridgeport Village)

Puerto Rico

The Room (Mayaguez Mall), The Room (Prime Outlets), Kamea Meha, Sole Surf Shop, Surf Zone

Hawaii

Tropical Rush, Blue Hawaii, Local Motion

Midwest

Benjamin's, The Bunker, Soka, Mark-It, Southside Skatepark

Canada

Flavour, Dave's World, Fathom, Top Of The World, Ron Jon, Showcase (Vancouver), Showcase (Whistler), Easy Rider, Relush Inc., Orange Fatrack Outfitters, Coastline, Atlas (Terrebonne),Atlas (Joliette), Axis

Volcom Stores

Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, Santa Barbara, CA, Lahaina (Maui), HI, New York City, NY, Las Vegas, NV, Boulder, CO, Whalers Village (Maui), HI, Waikiki (Oahu), HI, Berkeley, CA

What do you do with your old clothes you don't need anymore? Do you donate them?

xoxo,

Colleen

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If you love Glee as much as we do, you'll want to get to New York City on Dec. 3, so you can hang out with Mark Salling, Cory Monteith, and Amber Riley from the cast.

The cast will be in NYC's Bryant Park to get everyone in the holiday spirit with Marshalls and T.J. Maxx's "Carol-oke" contest! These three will be teaching you how to get involved in the contest, which will help raise money for the Toys for Tots program this holiday season.

If you can't make it to NYC, you can still get involved! All you have to do is go to Marshalls and T.J. Maxx's holiday YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/jointhecarolers, watch one of the two unique carols, then upload a video of you singing one of them! For each video $1 will be donated toward Toys for Tots, to purchase gifts for a child in need. If that's not enough incentive, by uploading a video you are also eligible to win a $5,000 shopping spree. Tis the season to do something charitable!

How do you help others in need during the holidays?

xoxo,

Colleen

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We told you how you can celebrate Hello Kitty's 35th anniversary yesterday with this cool phone cover, but in case that is not enough Kitty gear for you, we've got more!

Mighty Fine has a ton of Hello Kitty tee to suit everyone's personality. Kitty is dressed up in couture styles as well as this urban grunge look. Grab a couple and you can celebrate Hello Kitty any time you want!

If Hello Kitty is not your thing, Mighty Fine also has a collection of tees with their signature mascot Fifi. One stylish bunny to go with one stylish cat!

Do you own any Hello Kitty gear?

xoxo,

Colleen

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She may play a dead vampire in New Moon, but when she isn't trying to bite someone, Ashley Greene's skin is glowing. Her secret is Kumaara Luminescent Primer.

This primer already has SPF in it, not to mention tons of those berries, like organic bearberry that we know improves skin instantly.

I also tried Kumaara's Radiant Finish Concealer, which helped cover up my dark circles from a bad night's sleep. I looked wide awake, even if I wasn't feeling it!

What products do you use to keep your skin glowing?

xoxo,

Colleen

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Does something feel different in your relationship and you're not quite sure what it is? If you feel like you and your boyfriend aren't as happy as you once were, it may mean a split is looming. Here are some warning signs to help you prepare for the storm, so that you can work it out or move on.

He gets into fights with you that are pointless. If your boyfriend is fighting with you about things he wouldn't have fought with you before, or bringing up things of the past and acting suddenly snappy it may mean he's thinking of ending things.

He becomes overly critical towards you. This is unhealthy, so if you feel like your boyfriend has been putting you down when he once used to dote on you; it's probably because his feelings for you have changed.

He stops communicating with you. This is a telltale sign things are drifting. If his texts, calls, and emails are less frequent as before and unresponsive, you know things have changed and you two should talk.

Really, you know when you and your boyfriend aren't connecting. While it could be a small phase, be smart when you see these signs and have a talk with him. You should be with someone who respects and admires you, not someone you are constantly arguing, fighting, or ignoring. If things do end, know that you should be with someone who wants to be with you, and if that isn't him, there is someone right around the corner to take his spot!

What are some warning signs your ex-boyfriends gave you? How did you deal with it?

xoxo,

Divya

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With the weather getting colder, the usual weekend lure of hitting the mall suddenly seems less appealing. Thanks to the new fashion online destination, ProntoStyle.com, you can get all of your favorite designers in the warmth of your own bed.

ProntoStyle.com has your favorite styles from ShopBop, Macy's, to Marc Jacobs, and tons more. You can get detailed images and information from your favorite products, shop around for the best bargain and even create your own shopping profile so you can rate and review some of your favorite items. They'll even send you sale alerts so you don't miss any cheap steals!

What are your favorite sites for online shopping?

xoxo,

Colleen

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Looking for some new dorm room gadgets like this homemade popcorn maker? Or just want some extra cash to spend on the upcoming holiday season? Enter Kaboodle's Sweepstakes and you can have the chance to do both!

Kaboodle is giving away up to $750 in Walmart gift cards through Dec. 6. Each week will feature a contest in a different section (fashion, beauty, home, gadgets). All you have to do is comment on the featured blog post and you could win $250 to Walmart! Enter here for this week's home giveaway through Nov. 22 and check out the below dates for the rest of the upcoming sweepstakes. Don't try to be sneaky, you can't make any comments until the date the contest is set to go live! Good luck!

Nov. 23-29: Beauty Giveaway

Nov. 29-Dec 3: Gadget Giveaway

What is one thing you wish you had in your dorm?

xoxo,

Colleen

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Hello Kitty is celebrating her 35th Anniversary with a Hello Kitty Coveroo phone cover!

By visiting Coveroo.com, you can pick out your limited special edition Hello Kitty cover design for your Blackberry, Samsung, Motorola, iPhone, and tons of other phone styles.

All covers are attachable separates, so you can get as many as you want to have the coolest cell on the block.

Are you a Hello Kitty fan?

xoxo,

Colleen

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The wait is over! OneRepublic released their new album today, Waking Up.

The group hasn't released an album since 2007, but Waking Up is well worth the wait! With tons of great rock tracks, this album is sure to pop up on your Most Played list on iTunes. Get the album today and stay tuned this week for our interview with OneRepublic's Zach Filkins!

Are you a OneRepublic fan?

xoxo,

Colleen

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Need a new boy band to drool over? We've got the boys for you! Meet the group Transmit Now from Orlando. Their single "Tarantism (Let's Go Out Tonight)" has been featured on MTV, Paris Hilton is My New BFF, and ESPN.

The band is gearing up for the release of their 2010 debut album and was the recent winner of MTV's I Want My Music on MTV2 Contest. Check out their single below!

What do you think of Transmit Now?

xoxo,

Colleen

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With the coming of New Moon, we've been seeing lots of headlines of Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart with the looming question, are they or aren't they?

We still don't know if Rob and Kristen are dating, but what about when it comes to relationships that aren't in the spotlight? If you are a public figure, keeping your relationship secret is understandable, but when you are dating someone who wants to keep it a secret from your friends, is he protecting you or does he have something to hide?

If you've recently started seeing someone who doesn't want to tell his friends about you or your friends about him, think about the situation from an outsider's view. Is it because he knows your friends or parents won't approve of him, or is it possibly because he has been flirting with other girls and doesn't want you, or them to find out?

Whatever the case may be, it's important to approach him about it if it's bothering you. It's natural to keep things quiet at first to see if you both are interested in making the relationship work, but how long is too long to keep things hush hush? It's a fine line between testing the waters and hiding the truth.

Have you dated someone before that you kept a secret from your friends? If so, why? Tell us in the comments below!

xoxo,

Colleen

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Looking for something to keep you warm walking to class in the freezing cold without wearing tons of bulky sweatshirts? Try Uniqlo's new line of winter gear Heattech.

Heattech is made from super-thin fabric that retains body heat, so you can stay warm without looking like a marshmallow. For girls alone there are 13 different styles that range from $15.50 for long sleeves and $10.50 for cami tanks.

All designs are anti-static, so you won't flash your entire homeroom when you take your jacket off. They even have a milk protein in the shirt that will moisturize your skin to keep it smooth and chap free. These shirts are perfect for layering or with a great pair of jeans!

What are you favorite clothes to wear in the winter?

xoxo,

Colleen

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We can't get enough of Larry Smith's I Can't Keep My Own Secrets: Six-Word Memoirs by Teens Famous and Obscure. It says all you need to know in just six words!

Teens both famous and not sum up their life in six words. Some of our favorites below:

"Always the friend, never the girl."-Kristy D

"My true colors are very bright!"-Alexandria Marie

"Best friends, text messages, summer love."-Tiffany B

If you had to sum up your life in six words, what would you say? Post your six-word memoir below!

xoxo,

Colleen

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Tis the season for pre-holiday traveling! If you are heading home for the upcoming holidays, it can be a pain to fit all of your belongings in one tiny suitcase without sacrificing your favorite beauty products and tools. But thanks to the new Paul Mitchell Express Ion Dry Travel you can save a little extra room in your bag.

This tiny yet powerful dryer folds up by the handle for easy storage. Not only that, the Unique Ion Complex inside the dryer reduces drying time for your hair without leaving it frizzy. Quick, small, and ready to hit the road with you, could you ask for anything more?

The dryer will be available in December for $100. Visit PaulMitchell.com for salon locations.

What beauty products can you absolutely not live without?

xoxo,

Colleen

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They say eating a good breakfast helps students perform better in school. But are there really foods out there that help you concentrate better?

Late nights studying for midterms and finals can take a toll on your body. Be sure to not skip meals, and take the time to have lunch and dinner breaks so you don't go overboard on the junk food. Below are my go-to foods when I need more energy and concentration while studying for a big test.

-Oranges: The citrus in oranges help you stay awake. Not only are they good (and tasty) for you, but they are better than drinking coffee or soda to keep awake.

-Dark Chocolate: With moderation, a few pieces of dark chocolate boosts your mood and brain function.

-Tea: Tea is another healthy alternative to coffee, especially if you add skim milk and honey. It has caffeine and just one cup may perk you up!

-Almonds: Almonds won't cause a miracle overnight, but if you eat them daily, they are known to improve brain function. My grandma makes me eat 10 everyday!

If you have to have the occasional junk food as a treat for studying, let yourself enjoy one once in awhile. Just be careful not to indulge too much, as most junk foods will make you sluggish and tired.

What are your favorite foods to munch on while studying?

Xoxo,

Divya

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