Coundown to Formal!

Countdown to Formal!

One of my favorite parts about being in a sorority is formal. A sorority formal is like a high school prom but way better. Because it’s all of your sisters and their dates, so it’s way more fun. Not to mention way cheaper. This is because most sorority dues cover the cost of a formal ticket and transportation. When I was in high school, prom was the most exciting event to come at the end of the year, but also the most expensive. Don’t worry with my list with planning, I will help ease the stress of the countdown to formal.

1.      Dress- Before you buy anything, ask yourself what you already have and what is in your personal budget to sludge to get something new. Also before you buy anything I suggest asking your sisters if you can barrow things for formal. Another thing to look at is the theme of your formal. You can go with the theme and it can help narrow down what you want to wear.

• Nordstrom Rack-Get a designer dress for more than half the price. Not to mention you have 90 days to return!
• David’s Bridal- They have really cute dresses however my only issue is it is final sale. I suggest getting short dresses from them because you are more likely to wear a short dress more than a long one
• Rent the runway-You can rent a dress! No joke, they have designer dresses for an amazing price!

2.     Shoes- My big advice for shoes is make sure they are comfortable to wear for dancing not just for pictures. You can do dress flats or go high in heels. If you need help breaking in your heels. What I do is I do my chores in heels, I take out the trash, clean up, etc. It sounds like a lot but when you’re at formal and you’re not taking off your shoes 5 minutes after putting them on. So worth it! Suggested places to look are:

• Payless- They have dress shoes for cheap, and the comfort plus shoes are so comfy
• DSW-Designer shoes for less not to mention they usually have a lot of color options.
• Nordstrom Rack- Same reason as the dress, and their shoes are really good quality.

3.     Date or group-If you want to ask some to formal. I say go for it! You can keep is casual and simply ask or go big. Asking someone to formal is not like asking someone to prom. Its way funnier and most likely the person you’re asking will say yes. Or you can go in a group which is always fun, you can even pick a spot near campus to take pictures. The most important thing is have fun!

4.      Makeup-You can have it done or you can always use YouTube. I use YouTube for makeup all the time. Thanks to countless beauty blogs and videos. Videos I suggest to subscribe to are

• Em’s Beauty Secrets- https://www.youtube.com/user/EmilyGoulart93
• Casey Holmes- https://www.youtube.com/user/itsbl0ndie
• Makeup by Ali- https://www.youtube.com/user/MakeupByAlli

Fall 2014 Fashion Trends

The warm summer days have slowly trickled off and it is swiftly moving into the season of crisp leaves on the ground, cool autumn breezes, pumpkin spice coffees, and of course fall fashion.  With fall officially beginning in 16 days, here is the official lowdown of all your favorite fall 2014 trends.

Chunky Sweaters: It seems the chunky sweater trend is here to stay as this fall even the turtleneck style is making a comeback. Whether you pair them with jeans, tights, or leggings a warm chunky sweater is the perfect item of any occasion.

Graphic Prints: Prints, Prints, and more prints. From fun patterned leggings, to floral print dresses, to plaid shirts, prints are here and they have taken over every article of clothing available.  So be daring and pair a print with a soild color or be daring and pair them with another print, either way, don’t forget to rock the prints this fall season.

Elements of the “Great Outdoors”: This fall, the natural colors and textures outdoors are back in style. Fringe, suede, corduroy, and fur are all back in both fashion and accessories. So add a little outdoors your wardrobe and don’t be afraid to mix and match your pieces.

A-line Dresses: For the feminine side of us, the A-line 1960’s inspired dresses are all the rage this fall season. Paired with a great pair of boots or knee-highs and flats, the a- line dress id the perfect versatile item for every woman for any occasion, classical and otherwise.

Leather: While leather has been a staple of fall fashion for many years, this year try to mix up your wardrobe and add some less traditional leather pieces into the fold. From jackets, to vests, and even skirts and dresses, leather can be paired with anything from knits to button-downs to create the perfect fall look.

Pastels: While pastels are usually found in the spring and summer season, it has now made it way into fall fashion in the form of bright colored items such as dresses, jackets, and purses. So be daring and add some pastels to your fall fashion.

Black and White Combos: Black and white combinations are always considered classic, paired with a bright color or left alone, black and white (when done correctly) can always be a showstopper.

Vests: Popular in the 90’s, the vest is back for 2014 fall fashion.  Paired with jeans or a great dress, a vest can complete a perfect fashionable outfit. Weather it is leather, knit, or crochet a vest can be the perfect warm option for any outfit.