In honor of my first day as
Longhorn Fashion’s marketing internship, the first day of school, and the first
football game of the year coming up, I think its only appropriate to write
about making having the best first week and game day!
Lets
start with how to make this first week the best week you can have!
The first way is to make sure you stay cool. In
saying this, I mean stay literally cool as it is 101 degrees in Austin
currently, but also stay cool in the sense of being open and welcoming to new
experiences. I know as a freshman, and then as a transfer student, the first
week of school is a time to meet people, and say yes to experiences you may
typically opt out of. To stay cool,
temperature wise, stick with light colored clothing made from thin materials
like cotton or else you’ll be melting and miserable between classes. To stay cool, metaphorically, remember that
if you’re a freshman, there are so many other students in the same boat as you
currently, and that everyone older than you has also been in your shoes. Being
new to a school, whether you’re a freshman or a transfer student, is the perfect time
to find people and hobbies that will help you grow as a person, so say yes to
getting dinner with a new group of friends when you want to watch Netflix, or
take one of the thousands of flyers that are passed out on campus. I highly
suggest joining an club that interests you, that way you’ll meet people with
similar interests and it’s not a major loss if you don’t end up liking it!
The second way to make this week the best it can be
is to play into the school's hype. The University of Texas has so much school spirit
that it is contagious. This is the time to stock up on burnt orange clothing
(from Longhorn Fashions, obviously) and to break out your cowboy boots. By
playing into the school spirit, you’ll have so much more fun at the tailgates
and games, both of which you should attend, and you’ll feel more connected to
the school which will make your overall experience that much more enjoyable.
So now that you have an idea about how to make the
best of this hectic and exciting week, here’s how to look your best during the
first game. My first suggestion is to remember the heat. If you don’t have a
lot of money to drop on a setting powder, a little trick is to apply a small
amount of cornstarch over your makeup to set the look and combat shininess!
Just make sure it’s a very light dusting to avoid looking like you just got out
of a bakery! In remembering the heat, I’d also suggest wearing a loose or flowy
dress, likely out of polyester or cotton, because it will let your body heat
escape, and will conceal any sweating. The last advice is if you’re wearing
heals, you can sprinkle a little baby powder in them to keep your feet dry and
help your feet fit in them without a struggle. If you’re planning on wearing
boots, I’d suggest wearing socks that cover your ankles to avoid nursing
blisters the next day!
Now that you have all the advice I have to give
about having a great first week and first game day, it’s time to decide what to
wear! If you’re looking in your closet and don’t see much burnt orange, or need
to accessorize what you already have for game day stop by and visit us on 23rd, we're having a Game Day Party from 10 am-2pm and would love to meet you!
We hope to see you soon and hook ‘em!
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