Game Day Rituals

Everybody has their own rituals. Including their own way of getting pumped for a big date, an interview, or a special occasion. 

Getting ready for your own "game day" means something different for everyone. 

Some people wear lucky underwear, or do their hair a special way. Maybe you take a candle-lit bath the night before or talk to yourself in the mirror before leaving home... For me, it's the nails. 

Since Junior High, when I went to my first school dance, I have always done my nails special the night before a big day. Once in a while, I'll go for a mani-pedi, but it's painting my own nails that really gets me excited for something big. Hey, it might just be green for St.Patty's Day, but it makes the day that much more exciting for me.

Sunday, I went to opening day for the San Diego Chargers. I'm not quite ready to be a major football fan, but sporting events are always a good time. Painting my nails blue with lightning bolts the night before helped me get pumped about the football game. 

And with the little interest in football that I have, my boyfriend was more than pleased to see me get so into it (and relieved that this isn't like my daily ritual of trying on an average of 3 outfits before leaving the house).

It's these little rituals that make everybody's "game day" that much more special for them. For me it just happens to be about fashion (duh!). Completely adorning my body with everything spirited for the occasion. In my playbook, matching nails make it all happen.

. Z .

Some famous Game Day Rituals:

• The Dodgers play "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey between the top and bottom of the 8th inning
• Michigan's Wolverines jump to touch their banner to "The Victors" played by the marching band
• Virginia Tech's game entrance to "Enter Sandman" by Metallica
• At Clemson University, players touch a rock (Howard's Rock) and sprint down a hill to start off a game

FNO South Coast

On september 8th, Fashion's Night Out did an event at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. 

Over 100 stores participated in the event. 

Most of these stores had champagne catered, Miu Miu had high-heel and purse shaped cookies, Tiffany's had hors d'oeuvre from Capital Grille, Marni gave away logo printed balloons, Chanel was giving manicures with their latest nail color, Saks and Anqi at Bloomingdales hosted fashion shows. There were DJ's throughout the mall and in several stores including Ted Baker, where some of their handsome waiters served margaritas. Every store had its own little party.

There was booz, food, fashion, and many many women bonding at this event. 

It was every girl's shopping dream come true. Champagne and designer stores--What could be better than that? 

It was true love. 

. Z .

Labor Day Weekend

There's something about the end of summer with the smell of BBQs and fun in the air that make me think of that oh so perfect summer-in-the-Hamptons look. 

Tan wedges, red coral, skinny belts, and hot shades. 

The holiday weekend signals the end of summer. 

With the end of summer comes the nostalgia for summer fashions and the thought of pristine beach-house looks. 

Style.com features a trend they call: Capri Chic that gives you that same holiday vibe. 

And, of course, my favorite show, Royal Pains, hits it right on the nose given that it's set in Summer in the Hamptons. They have a "Hamptons Must Haves" webpage and they even sponsored the "Hamptons Summer Style Guide" on the New York Post's website. LOVE.

Does anyone else feel this same Labor Day fashion nostalgia?

. Z .