A Time for Firsts!

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 23^rd, 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!