Amandamarie's rush thread

amandamarie · #1 07-10-2003, 04:46 PM

I know it's a little early to start, but I can't wait for rush to start! I mailed in my application today! I even had an Audrey Hepburn stamp for it, which I thought was really cute. Anyway, I'm rushing at Wichita State which has 4 NPC's. Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Alpha Phi and Delta Delta Delta. There are 2 rounds of open house on August 15-16, Skit Night on the 17th, Preference on the 18th and Bid Day on th 19th. With my summer grades, I should be at least .15 above the highest chapter's minimum. I already have appointments for hair & nails on the 7th, and eyebrows on th 14th. I've started to get some outfits lined up, If you guys would like to hear about them, I'd love to get some opinions. Anyway, I can't wait for rush to start, and to keep you guys updated on what happens!

Rose&WhiteGirl · #2 07-10-2003, 05:03 PM

Im sure youve had your eyebrows waxed before, but if you havent be careful with the wax being the day before rush...You may break out or even worse have the waxer make a mistake with no time to fix it!!!

that would be a disaster...

texas*princess · #3 07-10-2003, 05:03 PM

YAY!!!

Best wishes!!! You have 4 amazing groups at your school!

I absolutely cannot wait until recruitment starts because I *LOVE* to hear all about them!!!

amandamarie · #4 07-10-2003, 05:12 PM

Oh yeah, I've had them done before! If I have them done too soon before rush, they'll be all grown back before bid day!

aephi alum · #5 07-10-2003, 05:15 PM

Good - a rush thread to fuel our addictions!

Good luck with rush - those are four great options.

What are you planning to wear?

amandamarie · #6 07-10-2003, 05:36 PM

Well I'm not sure if we get t-shirts for the first round, but I'm playing it safe and assuming we don't. My first three outfits, I'm not sure what order I'll wear them. One is a french blue sleeveless sweater with a cowl neck, a knee length khaki skirt, and black & brown slides. Next, a peach top with 1/2 sleeves, a pink/peach paisley skirt, and white kitten heels. And third is a black shell w/cardigan, red pinstripe skirt (just above knee) and either red or black slides. For prefs, I've got a gorgeous black dress, drapy neck that's about midcalf length. I don't have shoes for it yet, but I plan on breaking out the pearl necklace and earrings. I was also wanting to get some ideas on hair/makeup. I have pretty long hair, and am wanting some new things to do with it. Also, I don't usually wear much makeup. I'm planning on getting some of those oil absorbing sheets, but don't know what else to try. I love hearing from all of you!

bgsarah · #7 07-10-2003, 05:55 PM

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Originally posted by amandamarie
Next, a peach top with 1/2 sleeves, a pink/peach paisley skirt, and white kitten heels.

This sounds ADORABLE!

What color is your hair?

WhiteDaisy128 · #8 07-10-2003, 06:00 PM

Yay! I love Rush threads! Best of luck AmandaMarie! Your outfits sounds great! With a black dress for pref you might blend in with the sisters though, as they often wear back - so make sure to find a special way to stand out. Maybe a pretty flower in your hair or something. Yay! Enjoy rush, it's so much fun! I hope you find the place that is right for you! You have 4 great GLO's to pick from!

aephi alum · #9 07-10-2003, 06:07 PM

Those sound like good choices for outfits. I especially like that second one.

I will warn you that many sororities wear black dresses at pref, and probably a lot of PNMs will be wearing black, so you may not stand out as much if you wear black. Alpha Phi at my school wears white, I'm not sure if that's an Alpha Phi thing or just that chapter's tradition.

For your hair, a simple but elegant thing to do is to take the top half of your hair and pull it back with a clip while letting the rest of your hair hang free. You get that I-have-long-hair look without risking having your hair fly around, fly in your face, get out of place, etc.

amandamarie · #10 07-10-2003, 06:08 PM

My hair is very dark brown. I'm not sure about wearing a black dress either. I'm planning on talking to my rho chi about it, once we meet them. I love the flower in my hair idea, any other suggestions of how to make my (gorgeous) black dress stand out?

ajuhdg · #11 07-10-2003, 06:10 PM

YIPPEEE!!!! And so it begins! Good Luck, amandamarie! You'll have a blast, and definitely keep us all posted with every gory detail! LOL! Have fun!

aj

aephi alum · #12 07-10-2003, 06:11 PM

You could try a brightly colored scarf, although I don't think that would work with your dress's neckline.

If you have an unusual jewelry item you might try that.

amandamarie · #13 07-10-2003, 06:15 PM

I don't know if this would work, but in the past at weddings, etc, I've found a cute neckscarf, put my hair in a low ponytail, and then loosely tied the scarf around it. I let the ends hang, I don't tie into some goofy bow. What do you think?

Honeykiss1974 · #14 07-10-2003, 06:20 PM

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Originally posted by Rose&WhiteGirl
Im sure youve had your eyebrows waxed before, but if you havent be careful with the wax being the day before rush...You may break out or even worse have the waxer make a mistake with no time to fix it!!! that would be a disaster...

I totally concur with Rose& white girl. If you use any type of alphahydroxy cream on your face, waxing is not recommended ( you may lose some skin

) and sometime tweezing leave swelling.

Do try to get this done about a week in advance.

WhiteDaisy128 · #15 07-10-2003, 06:28 PM

I think hair like that would be beautiful! Maybe with soft pink flowers. You might even be able to find a soft pink rhinestone necklace, like these:

Depending on the dress of couse...

And soft pink nails...

I know it sounds like a lot, but I think done right it could be perfect!