A-Game looks for A-Game Days

59-0: What More Could You Ask For?

     Who doesn’t love game day especially when Alabama wins by a landslide! While walking the quad the morning of game day, there are many emotions.  There is a sense of worry about how the team is going to perform because no one wants a repeat of Ole Miss, or even worse, Auburn.  There is excitement as you walk around seeing all the tailgates and running into your friends, and without fail, you always see somebody wearing an outfit that you know you must have in your closet.

      When it comes to football games at Byrant-Denny Stadium, you know you’ll see the traditional colors of crimson, white and black and everyone wearing their best dresses with their hair done as if going to prom.  It’s great to see different looks besides wearing a dress or a cute skirt. For me, I love that rompers have been such a big hit not only for a summer look, but still being worn in the fall. Oh, and you can’t forget about the fashionable sunglasses because they definitely add to the 'Bama style.

     When it comes to game day dates, you have to make sure your date is looking good, as well because we all want those cute quad pictures. Seeing all the guys dressed in button down shirts, khakis and maybe a tie can feel like church attire to some people, but at Alabama, it’s a tradition that’s never going out of style.

     It will be different not walking the quad this weekend and seeing tailgates and cute outfits as Alabama takes on Tennessee in Knoxville, but remember, fall break is just another excuse to find the perfect look for that next game day outfit!

- Natalie Barr

Empire State of Mind

  Last weekend I made a quick trip to the wonderful city of New York. The hustle and bustle and the diversity of people you see on the streets is so refreshing coming from Alabama. Leaving the sea of norts and oversized tee-shirts to come to an amalgam of different styles was something I needed.  From perusing the racks of Bergdorf’s to picking up some basics at H&M or TopShop, New York has it all. Check out the top trends I fell in love with in the Big Apple below!

1. Leather Accents 

I know in previous years leather has been making a comeback (and for my animal friendly friends “Pleather.”)  Many people in NYC were rocking leather accents from a pocket on a teeshirt to leather stripes on pants. A simple splash of leather can make a look go from mundane to extraordinary. 

2.Statement Sweaters

Leave your single color casmere sweater behind. Its all about making a statement. This is easily done by picking up a retro sweater from your local thrift store or if you’re looking for a more distinguished look, Marc Jacobs and Givenchy have a plethora of statement sweaters to choose from 

3. Watches

In the empire city everyone is in a rush to do something. Time is something that is very imporatant so why not check the time in style. It seemed that everyone from 5^th avenue to the subways were wearing some type of watch. If you want to try something new and experiment mix metals, Try a silver watch with gold and bronze rings. When done correctly it is a great statement. 

                                                       4. Herem Pants

I am an advocate for Harem pants. Who doesn’t love being comfurtable and trendy at the same time? Many people on the streets were spotted in sweats, it really comes down to how you put the outfit together so you don’t end up looking like you rolled out of bed. 

--Bradley Parks