The Sun Devil Bookstore's Summer Clearance Sale!

So as a Classic Modern, I'm always looking for a good sale. To do this, I've signed up to receive email promos from some stores, but for the most part I just follow my favorite places on social media so I can easily hear about sales while I'm already scrolling through my newsfeed (Lazy? Nah. Efficient? YES!). Usually I try to look only when I have a piece in mind that I want to purchase, but I have one weakness: ASU gear. Seriously, the amount of ASU clothing I own is a bit ridiculous. But then again, can you ever really have too much Sun Devil Spirit? (Psst, the answer is no.)

All of this insight into my shopping plights brings me to what I came across on my Facebook feed today: the Sun Devil Bookstore's summer clearance sale. Now I love the bookstore's collection of women's ASU clothing because: 

1) they have a lot of different styles to match the look I'm going for and 

2) they have some REALLY cute stuff. Whether you're spending the summer in AZ and looking for a tank top to wear out on a hot day or you're back in your home state and just want to rep your school gear (did I mention they have great online sales too?), I highly recommend checking out the Sun Devil Bookstore's collections.

After checking out the website today, I put together a few of my favorites below. But check out the store because there are tons of other styles and like I said, SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE ;)

Original Retro Brand® Arizona State University Sun Devils Women's Muscle Tank Top | $28.00

This retro shirt looks like the perfect mix between cute and comfy- plus it's gold for game day!!

MV Sport® Arizona State University Women's Tank Top | $9.95

This new tank top is only 9.95 and comes in 3 colors- gray, white, and maroon. Sounds like a deal to me!

Original Retro Brand® Arizona State University Women's Tri-Blend Scoop Neck T-Shirt | $24.00

Can you tell I'm a fan of the retro brand? This one comes in maroon or old gold, and has my favorite guy on there- Sparky!

League Collegiate Wear® Arizona State University Women's Ra Ra Long Sleeve T-Shirt | $32.99*

I bought one of these shirts during the Shop-Off and haven't regretted it one bit! It is so comfy to wear around the house/dorm and once it gets cooler, I plan to wear it with my favorite pair of skinny jeans! *Currently on clearance!

Champion® Arizona State University Sun Devils T-Shirt | $24.00

And last but not least, a fun twist on the traditional t-shirt. This one has a small Sparky on the front left and this cute design on the back. Quick and easy to throw on with a pair of shorts on your way out of the house!

Alright ladies, good luck on finding those summer deals and, as always,

GO DEVILS!

-Ellyse

PS: If you're as much of a fan of ASU gear as I am, or just love some good deals, I highly recommend liking the Sun Devil Bookstore's Facebook page. That way you'll be among the first to know when they've got near gear or awesome promos!  https://www.facebook.com/sundevilbookstores?fref=ts

Keeping it Cool in the AZ Heat

Keeping it Cool in the AZ heat

This week begins the HOT summer season in AZ….can you say 113 degrees??

When temperatures hit the 100 degree mark, with it comes the need for a clothing strategy to stay cool!!  It’s not about the old adage of,  ‘never let them see you sweat’ - this is about SURVIVING the desert heat with wearing cooler fabrics, drinking lots of water, (or TAZO passion tea- my personal favorite) and finding activities that enable us to beat the heat!

So…. lets go swimming??

Float down the Salt River, paddle board on Tempe Town Lake or slide down that famous Slide Rock in Sedona!! You have so many options to plunge into the cool refreshing  AZ water!! http://www.riverboundsports.com        

Sad to say that many women will not to do any of those fantastic activities. Why? Well, because it requires wearing a bathing suit. Some of us would rather not ‘take the plunge’ because of how we feel about our bodies...how we feel about so much of our bodies being visible... to others.

Say, ‘YES!’ to your next pool party invitation!!

 

You are invited! Your friends want to see you there! No one is going to think about your body but you.  Here is what we suggest to help take the pressure off of your body during swimsuit season:    

1. Realize that every body is unique. Use this simple fact of your uniqueness to wear what will make you feel your best.  You don’t have to wear a bikini, if you feel more confident in a tankini or one piece.  Wear the color you love. Black can be everyones’ ‘comfort’ color for a suit, but you will radiate confidence in a color that makes you shine!

Check out Gabby’s bandeau in a fun pop of color!

Kelsey’s tankini is in a fun fish print that goes with her bubbly personality! She loves a swimsuit with unique details, like the ruffles at the top of her bikini bottoms.

2. Everyone has challenges in shopping for a bathing suit...EVERYONE!

Take a friend shopping with you that has a similar body type or shape like you.  

It will hinder comparing each other and enable you to help each other and focus on your shopping goals. DON’T BE IN A HURRY! You need to try on different styles, too!

Retro styles are so cute and flattering! We LOVE Lindsey’s sweet polka dot one-piece.

When it comes to two-pieces, don’t be afraid to mix and match! Amanda’s suit color brings out her hair and skintone, and her swim skirt is a cute alternative to normal bikini bottoms!

    3.  Your friends want to be around you to have fun and build their friendship with  

you! Swimming, pool parties, water sports or any social occasions are for connecting

with others. Honestly, no one is there because they want to criticize your body.  Don’t let

how you feel about your body limit you from a fantastic social life in the summer!

Thank you to Alyssa Campbell Photography for the sweet underwater pictures! Check out more of her work here! 

http://alyssacampbellphotography.com/

Here are a few style tips for every body type when shopping for a bathing suit.  Certain styles REALLY do flatter more than others.