If you were slightly offended by the above phrase in my headline, please allow me to explain: I'm a South Carolinian, a Carolina Girl, a Gamecock. In my hometown of Columbia, SC, girls stroll around downtown in garnet and black during football season, in garments emblazoned with our USC gamecock mascot. We wear little shorts that simply say "Go Cocks!" on the back of them, and this is perfectly acceptable and appreciated, because in SC it's never a bad word.
But the beauty of USC "Gameday Glamour" is the endless possibilities to design a killer ensemble using the classic tradition of garnet and black. I don't think we could've asked for a more sophisticated color palette for football fashion! It's rich and classy and rings in autumn so nicely...
At the start of August, most die-hard USC girls start shopping around for that perfect gameday dress. Confession: I've never actually owned one before, until now! And in shopping for one, I wanted a dress with my favorite pattern- chevron.
I got this garnet and black chevron USC gameday dress by Mud from Garnet and Black Traditions.
(I also got the crystal Gamecocks emblem earrings from G&BT, as well as my daughter Julia's romper and bows... Scroll down to see!)
FOR THIS LOOK
On the Eyes: Bare Minerals "Devotion" on lid, Bare Minerals "Night Owl" in crease, Bare Minerals "Celestine" on the inner corners, and MAC "Carbon" for the smokey.
On the Face: TheBalm Bahama Mama bronzer for contouring, Maybelline Bouncy Blush in "Pink Frosting," and Bare Minerals Clear Radiance for an all-over rosy glow.
On the Lips: MAC lip liner in "Beet" all over lips for a matte red.
On the Nails: I used L'Oreal Outlast Stay Brilliant polish in "Garnet." (Of course! It's gorgeous and glossy.) On the ring finger, I used a general matte black topped with a light coat of silver sparkle.
The ESPN quote above is very true.
We Carolina Girls LOVE TO DOLL UP for the big game!
Again, garnet and black go so nicely and naturally together already that creating your own signature fashion statement is not at all hard. In fact, putting together a gameday look is so much fun. :) So much in fact that I put together 3 looks that I liked when I really intended to just make 1. But as you get to know me you'll realize that I can never pick just one.
garnet and black layered ruffled dress from college hautees
black bauble necklace by debenhams
koosie by miss cocky
crystal-studded heals by vince camuto
gamecocks crystal heart clasp bracelet by garnet and black traditions
nail decals by egamecocks
garnet and black gameday dress by topshop
red rhodolite garnet and black necklace by scarlettjewelry on etsy
black over the knee boots by closet envy
garnet and black diamond ring on amazon
garnet gameday tank by allyfashion
garnet and black stripe ballet flats on zulily
gamecocks beaded bracelet by handpicked
tumbler by miss cocky
gamecocks earrings by miss cocky
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By the way, if you can't tell, I am tanner!
I don't lay in beds anymore; instead I get a nice spray tan once a month. I'd remained pale ever since I got to California though, because I didn't know anyone, and the first few places I called had outrageous prices.
Then, I found Maggie! She owns "Glow on the Go" Airbrush Tanning, and she gave me this gorgeous sun-kissed tan I now have. She's a ballerina from Argentina and probably one of the most beautiful women I've ever met, by the way... If you're in the northern Los Angeles area, please consider her! I intend to see her every month from now on.
Stay beautiful, my friends, and LET'S GO GAMECOCKS!
P.S. For all things Housewifey, visit my other blog The Domestic Muse
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