the new all american

I think Jen Aniston is just too cute. In my mind, she is a great example of the modern all american girl. She is today's celeb inspiration for a look for less.

I'd write more but I have a HUGE macro test to study for, so for now enjoy and remember, you don't have to spend a lot to always look hot!

-Meredith Leigh

the key to any outfit...

Style has not changed too much over the last year (luckily) but wearing the exact same ensemble I wore in fall 08 just doesn’t appeal to me. A great way to make last year’s clothes, or even your basics, fashion forward for this fall is to add accessories. These are a few of my favorite places to find accessories (and for great prices!).

My personal favorite thing piece has to either be the flowered headband or the yellow pumps, both from WetSeal! But rings, necklaces, and decorative bobby pins all will add that little flair to make you look great this season.

-Meredith Leigh

all girls play dress up!

This year, my Halloween will be spent at The Landing in Jacksonville with some of my sorority sisters and other Gator and Dawg fans alike. It will be Halloween night and the Gators will have just capture another victory against UGA (yes, I’m that confident) so we’ll want to celebrate in costume style.
The thing that always worries me with Halloween is that I don’t want to be the only crazy person all dressed up. The perfect costume is easy and completely obvious so that there’s no confusion as to whether you’re dressed up or if you really do look like that. I decided to share a few simple, easy to do ideas for Halloween that I’ve picked up on from friends or costume ideas from date functions.

Toga: yes, a toga. The modern version of the classic getup involves brightly colored, shiny fabric which you can wrap around your body to highlight your assets and hide everything else. Get creative with shiny fabric, gold rope, bangles and cuff jewelry, headpieces, etc. Bright gold eye shadow as part of your makeup would also highlight the sexy Greek goddess in you.


Boxer: This is the comfiest of all outfits if you ask me. Pair a sports bra with either hot shorts or a pair of short athletic shorts. If you don’t have gloves, just tape up your wrists and hands (think Rocky) and if you want and extra touch, hit up your local Wal-Mart for a mouth guard and/or create a black eye using smoky eye colors and some plum colors.


Biker babe: Almost every girl still has those jorts or the jean skirt that was already ripped to shreds at the time of purchase and now you have an excuse to wear it again. Pair this with a black cami or vintage rock tee (which you could alter to your liking). All types of boots and heels work for this look, especially black. Don’t forget the shades and the bandana wrapped around the teased out hair. Red lipstick and a B.A. tat (draw it in eyeliner, then hairspray over it to stay) will complete this look.



What have been some of your best halloween costumes?

-Meredith Leigh

"get up and shake the glitter off your clothes now"

Between jumping around to “Waking up in Vegas” at a Vegas themed crush party last night and seeing her so well put together in People Magazine this week, I decided Katy Perry would be my inspiration for a One Stop Shop.

“Time” and “budget” are definitely inversely proportional but in just a quick trip to your local Forever 21 (or even www.Forever21.com) and a little help from this retro vixen, you can look hot for a great price. All together, this entire outfit is just under $45 and chances are you already have a cool piece like black skinnys or an awesomely oversized ring.




All you need to finish off this look is to pin back your tousled, soft locks and create a smokey eye with natural to nude lips! Great look at a great price!

-Meredith Leigh

comfort is always in

When I was young enough to legitimently shop and pick out clothes for myself, my mama taught me a very important lesson—before you fall in love, check the price tag. This philosophy has helped me with everything from men, to picking the right college and of course with fashion. I love looking at celeb clothes and I wish I could pull off the $500 tops that look like I don’t care. But in reality, especially with the current economic situation, I’d rather save my $500 the pay for a shirt that I could totally fingerpaint myself.

I’ve learned that you can get that celeb look without paying celeb prices. I’m not a huge Miley fan, but the girl has great taste in clothes. What I love about her fashion is that she goes for simple, cute, and comfy—an outfit without reason to complain. So, she is today’s inspiration! I’ve taken an outfit she was recently spotted in and found the pieces at common stores like Walmart and Forever 21.

Enjoy this awesomely comfy look from Miley and have a great weekend!

-Meredith Leigh