AAAAAAACK! I can't believe I actually did this.

Okay so I gave in.

I actually ordered catalogues for Tiffany's and Mignon Faget.

If I end up spending $$$ on new jewelry I'm going to blame you all for doing this to me! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/eek.gif

Turtlegirl,

Hello to another DZ! I always love to meet sisters from all over the world. :-)

First, about B. Moss...it is kind of a cross between the Gap and The Limited, but cheaper. They have really good quality clothes that are moderately priced when they first put them out, but they literally go on sale in a week. They're ALWAYS having some kind of sale and there's a huge area in the back of the store that has last month's markdowns for between $1 and $50. They have classic pieces that look good with everything--t-shirts, khakis, jewelry, underwear, coats, suits, formals, dresses, capris, pants, jeans, sweaters (they have GREAT sweaters)...you name it, they've got it. It's not a department store, just a retail shop. Their stores are about the size of a Bath and Body Works.

I got the bracelet there on clearance. Do you have Lerner New York stores? They have the bracelet,too, but it's just a little different. It has the claw closure and a couple of little hearts dangling with the big one. If you don't like those you can just clip them off. I got one for my big sis last week; it was on sale for $7.

About splurging on jewelry...I too love jewelry, and most of mine is high quality from the jewelry store and has been given to me by family members or boyfriends. However, when I see something like this heart bracelet that is really just a fad, I can't make myself spend $135 for something that isn't going to be in style next summer. I do have two pieces from Tiffany that I bought when I was in New York and Boston...one is a sterling silver cross necklace and the other is a sterling silver box link bracelet. When I handed over that credit card, I made sure these were items I could wear forever if I wanted. Plus, they were both under $100. As much as I would like to splurge, I have to pay for everything myself and I just can't do that. Trust me, I have expensive taste, and I hope that someday I have the money to go with it!

Emily :-)

Turtlegirl,
WHat school do you go to? I am so excited to meet another DZ from Texas!!!! Were you at Region last Year?
Yea!!!!!

IN the Flame,
Missy

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"To the world I promise temperance and insight and courage...."

"Don't you think that life would be awfully boring, if the good times were all that we had?" -Pat Green

Hey Everyone! Thanks for all the tips and the B.Moss info (I'm so bummed we don't have those here). I think I'm going to go ahead and buy the TJ Maxx or Lerner bracelet and necklace because I really want them. I would love to splurge on the real things but sadly, that is just not an option for me. Oh well http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif.
Oh I go to to St. Mary's - where do you go Purpleturtle? I didn't make it to regionals last year but I'll be there this year http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

whoa just read all EIGHT PAGES (!!!) on this topic and i had to put my two cents in. how about a nice soft bed girls? we all now rush is tiring and really isn't your pillow the best boyfriend ever? never complains and oh so snuggly! that's my neccesity...bed and my pillow! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

whoa just read all EIGHT PAGES (!!!) on this topic and i had to put my two cents in. how about a nice soft bed girls? we all know rush is tiring and really isn't your pillow the best boyfriend ever? never complains and oh so snuggly! that's my neccesity...bed and my pillow! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

Alright here is my 2 cents on a Sorority Girls Necessities from AZ State Univ.:
1) Bebe and BCBG clothing
2) Tiffany's Jewelry- (at least the silver neclaces and bracelets rule ASU)
3) lavelier
4) Kate Spade bag
5) Cell Phone
6) Ralph Lauren shades
7) MAC make up

Turtlegal-
I go to Tarleton. I met a bunch of your girls at Regional and they are awesome!

PS I found a version of the heart tag Tiffany & Co bracelet at Wal-Mart, and the only difference from mine (Tiffany's) was the top of the heart where it attached to the chain.

In the Flame,
Missy

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"To the world I promise temperance and insight and courage...."

"Don't you think that life would be awfully boring, if the good times were all that we had?" -Pat Green

Staple Items:

1. Earl Jean Jacket
2. Diesel, Miss Sixty, Frankie B. and/or Earl Jeans
3. Anything Burberry-My boyfriend just bought me a matching purse and skirt : )
4. Tiffany Jewelry of course
5. Kate Spade messenger bag for text books-I also have the matching pencil case that included Kate Spade pencils and erasers!
6. Louis Vuitton Pochette
7. New Balance Tennies and Reef flip-flops for casual wear.
8. Anything BCBG
9. SUV's, BMW, Benz

Let's face it, when we are around tons of classy girls 24-7, our taste gets more refined. That's just one of the perks of being a sorority girl. Now, all in fun, I would like to discuss the anti-sorority girl(since they hate us anyway), you know, the girls you wish you could help with the major fashion no-nos:

The wardrobe of an anti-sorority girl:
1. Jeans by Bubblegum, MUDD, or Paris Blues
2. Platform shoes by Splash
3. knock-offs(the fake kate spades, gucci and louis vuitton bags, tiffany jewelry, etc. are really obvious, especially to those who own them. Trust me!)
4. Scrunchies
5.Anything from forever 21 and the likes

I know you girls out there know what I'm talking about even if it sounds a little mean. Maybe you can add to my list!

You say it's all in fun Gamma Phi, but next time you post, try and decide first if that post is going to offend some people.

I, for one:

• shop at Forever 21, Ross, and the likes because that's ALL I (not mommy or daddy) CAN AFFORD!
• own a few pairs of Splash
• also own MUDD and Paris Blues jeans because they fit me better than the more expensive brands
• head straight to the clearance sale racks whenever I shop
• like wearing scrunchies
• don't mind wearing non-brand jewelry
• buy my underwear in bulk because it's cheaper (especially at VS)...don't gag because you know you do it too

This "necessities" list was started in good fun and it eventually became a place to poke fun at ourselves. However, after reading your post I couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. Everyone has access to these boards--and people on other message boards have already pointed out that threads like these display our materialistic and elitist ways. Thanks for giving them more reason to be against us.

OTW, sounds more like a joke than anything. I sure wasn't laughing.

You know, I was thinking...

I wouldn't be surprised if Gamma Phi Girle was just some sorority poser from chickclick.com out to make us look bad.

Thats exactly what I was thinking.

I guess we'll find out sooner or later.

um, what's wrong with scrunchies? I must have at least 50 of them and most girls I know own at least a few :P