Festival Fashion

Flower headband: H&M (old), similar here. Lace Kimono Cover: Zara (old), similar here. Necklace: Forever 21. 
Top: Brandy Melville. Shorts: Vintage, similar here. Shoes: Vans.

Warped Tour. Bumbershoot. Outside Lands. Lollapalooza. Sasquatch. Bonnaroo. Yep, you guessed it-summer festival season is upon us! In just a few short weeks, we cannot wait for all of the feel-good music that will be taking over some of the greatest cities in the country. Summer festivals are our favorite because we can let our hair down and be a free spirit as we enjoy our favorite tunes, people, and of course the awesome festival food. Festivals are not complete without the perfect festival outfit so we were excited when It Girl Intern, Victoria, showed us her favorite outfit to wear during a summer festival. Casual jean shorts and a top with some statement accessories like a headband and/or necklace are the perfect pieces to make your summer festival look complete. Since you will be walking (and hopefully dancing) throughout the festival, hang up your heels for the day and rock some simple, yet cute sneakers. We totally love Victoria's strawberry patterned Vans! Going Au-naturale is the way to go when it comes to getting dolled up for a summer festival. After all, it is the summer time so you will more than likely be breaking a sweat, therefore, there is no need to pile on the makeup. A light amount of mascara and eyeliner with a soft cheek is perfect!

Are you attending any summer festivals this year? If so, leave a comment letting us know which one-we'd love to know! Also, if you're looking for where you can find this year's best festivals, Seat Geek has the full list on their site so check it out.

DIY: Glitter Starbucks Cup

During the hot summer months, we need to remember to stay hydrated!  To make drinking your H20 more fun, what better idea than to drink it out of a pretty water bottle?!  Thank you to our TSS It Girl, Avery, for telling us how to make our very own glitter Starbucks cup!  "I have not been drinking enough water in the dry Arizona heat, so I figured I would drink more if I was obsessed with my cup," Avery says.  We love this fun, easy (and so pretty!) DIY project... and can't wait to make our very own!  Here's to a healthy & hydrated summer!

How To Make A Glitter Starbucks Cup:

You will need a venti reusable plastic Starbucks cup, glitter of your choice, and spray adhesive.

Step One:  Remove the inside layer of the Starbucks cup.  We don't need it at all in this process until the very end.
Step Two:  Spray the inside of the outer layer with the spray adhesive.
Step Three:  Add loose glitter.
Step Four:  Find a lid (a piece of cardboard or a firm paper plate will do) and cover the cup opening.  Shake until the glitter is dispersed throughout.
Step Five:  Repeat steps 2-4 until you are happy with the coating of glitter inside your cup.
Step Six:  Let it dry, put the cup back together, and enjoy your sparkly new cup!

Want to show off your glitter Starbucks cup?  Share your pictures with us on Instagram, mentioning @thesororitysecrets!

It Girl Interns Trend Report: Patriotic

It may be June, but we're counting down the days until we can celebrate one of our favorite holidays: The 4th of July! With this patriotic holiday just around the corner, we asked our It Girl Interns what patriotic pieces inspired them and we couldn't get enough of their red, white, and blue choices. Marisa's favorite patriotic piece of clothing is her American Eagle Outfitters "Hope and Peace" shirt. Pair that with some cute jean shorts and a Swanky Doll Couture red, white, and blue bow and you have Serena's favorite patriotic look. For Victoria, she opts for the red, white, and blue color scheme in her patriotic wardrobe as she pairs a beautiful blue dress from TJ Maxx with a nice red belt and the good old American flag. Cristina loves to rock the stars in her star-spangled banner swimsuit. What's patriotism without some homemade American apple pie?! Avery's favorite way to show her patriotic spirit is by baking a delicious homemade American apple pie... yum!

What red, white, and blue pieces inspire you for this 4th of July?

Meet Our {newest} It Girl: Avery!

Hailing from The University of Arizona comes another brand-new It Girl... Avery!  Avery is a spunky and sassy Sigma Kappa, about to start her Junior year in the fall.  Born in the great state of Texas (and raised in Tucson, Arizona) this preppy girl at heart can't live without her J. Crew outfits and good old Vaseline as her staple beauty item.  We love her colorful sense of style and go-getter attitude!  Welcome to the It Girl team, Avery!

Meet our {newest} It Girl- Cristina!

Heels: Jessica Simpson. Purse: Nasty Gal (old) similar here. Top: Express (old) similar here. Shorts: old, similar here. Watch: Michael Kors.

Meet one of our newest It Girl interns, Cristina!  She's a bubbly fashionista with a love for music festivals, cooking, and hanging out with her Delta Gamma sisters.  In the fall, Cristina will be starting her senior year at the University of Arizona, with a degree in Communication.  We can't wait to see all of the fabulous trends that Cristina has to share with us!

Custom Greek Jewelry: Nava New York!

Jewelry: Nava New York

When we got connected with Nava New York, we couldn't wait to spill the beans on this adorable company that has cute & dainty jewelry for our fellow Greek readers out there. Nava New York is a line of custom jewelry handmade in NYC designed for today’s sorority sisters.  The simplicity of their designs allows for elegant versatility, making their jewelry the perfect Greek accessory! Pair your jewelry with cute sorority apparel from 224 Apparel & Design for a complete total sorority look. Or, dress it up with your favorite outfits for date parties, formals, and girl's nights at the sorority house.

Nava New York is not just a jewelry company; they're philanthropists too! With every purchase made, Nava New York donates 5% of their earnings to your sorority's national charity. Jewelry for a cause? Now, that's OUR style. 


Don't see your chapter on their site? Well, don't fret because if you rally up your sisters and order 20 or more of any style, they will make it special for you.

Be sure to check out their products in their online boutique and let us know what you think of their super cute pieces!

Senior Superlatives: Rachel

As spring semester comes and goes, our beloved senior class graduates from college and embarks on their new journey into the real world.  Just the same, there comes a time when our TSS It Girls finish their senior year, and begin their newest career chapters.  It's bittersweet to say the least-- but we are so proud of our It Girl Interns, and all of their accomplishments!

Today's post is dedicated to a special It Girl who has been there since the very beginning-- Rachel.  Our resident Delta Gamma from Arizona State is so full of fabulous fashion, that her Senior Superlative title was pretty easy: Best Personal Style!  Yes, Rachel always showed up to our office decked out from head to toe in colorful scarves, maxi dresses, and fabulous footwear to boot... and her Superlative title is well deserved.  We are grateful for all of Rachel's hard work, dedication, and endless laughter that she has brought to the TSS office this past year.  Thank you for being wonderful you, Rachel!  We know that you are destined for greatness!

Graduation is a big moment in our lives; and sure, at times it can be a little scary.  But don't forget, life after college is truly only the beginning of a beautiful journey.  Besides, it's not 4 years- it's for a lifetime!  Congratulations again, Class of 2013!