Spring Into Style

It's been sunny in Tacoma, WA since February, but I know my sisters in the rest of the country haven't been so lucky. Now that it's March hopefully everyone is starting to get some sun. When the sun comes out so does Spring fashion. Nothing is better than a cute dress or a floral top after months of dreary grey skies. Here are a few outfits to boost your Spring wardrobe!

1. For class...
Boho is back! Rock this Spring trend with a pair of paisley printed pants. Let your pants shine with a simple white tee. Grab a boho-inspired feather necklace and some wedges and you're ready to go. This outfit is on trend, but also casual enough for everyday classes. You'll be turning heads in the library with this fresh attire.

Shirt - Pants - Necklace - Shoes

2. For those rainy days...
Don't let a little rain ruin your style. Embrace the rainy days with a cute pair of rain boots. These navy ones will look great with any outfit, especially these bright pink pants. Grab a light sweater and a scarf to keep you warm on those chilly early spring days.

Boots - Pants - Sweater - Scarf - Bag

3. For the weekend...
Florals are a classic Spring trend, but it can get boring. Mix it up with an edgy spin. This floral skort is popping with color. With a black crop top and some killer booties, your ready to dance the night away. Add a 90s chocker and some retro sunglasses to complete the look. This definitely isn't your grandma's floral.

Top - Skort - Necklace - Booties - Sunglasses

The Happy and Healthy Series: Eating Healthy on a Budget

It’s hard to get into healthy habits especially in college but it doesn’t have to be! From motivation to making it budget friendly. Here at Sisterhood Redefined, we want to help! Each month you’ll get a post about how to be healthy in a college environment from eating to working out to managing negative stress.

This month is all about eating healthy on a college budget!

The first thing I notice myself spending money on while I’m on campus is snacks. Snacks that are really not good for me. You also lose a lot of money buying a coke and a bag of chips out of a vending machine. Carry a water bottle with you onto campus so you can refill it in free water fountains when you are thirsty. I usually drink a cup of coffee on my way to campus so I put it in a tumbler with a straw that way I can refill that with water! The next thing is avoiding vending machine snacks. Eating before you come on to campus is the easiest way to not spend a dollar on a bag of chips. Second bring snacks from home if you will need something else to eat! Carrot sticks or Honey Nut Cheerios are easy snacks that will be ok if you have them in your bag all morning. If you have to buy food from on campus, grab a side salad or a side of veggies at one of the on campus restaurants –this way you are eating more filling and all around better for you things and are only spending a dollar or two more.  

The next thing to work on is your grocery lists! Note that I said list. The biggest cause of overspending is not following a list and just picking up what you decide that you want at the time. Preplan your meals at the beginning of the week and look through your pantry to see what you already have. Sandwiches (while unexciting) are easy, healthy and customizable depending on what you have in your pantry. Eggs are another healthy and quick meal.

As far as meal ideas go, check out our Pinterest board, recipes! We have tons of ideas for what is doable in a college apartment and on a college budget for one people or for a party!

If you have any requests for what to see in this series, email sisterhoodredefined@gmail.com! I hope you have a happy and healthy month!  


Author's Note: This article was written by Sonia. She just forgot to upload it from her own account! 

5 Cheap Dates for the College Couple

Well, Valentine's Day is this weekend so naturally we are all checking out our bank accounts to decide whether or not we can go out for the night. Let me just tell you that actually going out to dinner on V Day is quite expensive and almost not worth the stress. Here are 5 alternatives to a $100 dinner with bae.

1. Make Dinner! Look up a recipe or call home for a suggestion from mom. You can go all out and make a steak or keep it simple and make a pasta from what you already have in your kitchen!

2. Build a Bonfire! Cuddle up after wandering around together picking up firewood!

3. Have a movie marathon! Pick a series of movies that you both want to watch and settle in for the night with popcorn!

4. Go on a long winding drive! Take turns picking left or right and drive until you are completely lost!

5. Learn how to give a great massage! Take turns giving each other massages.

These are small and would work for any night not just Valentine's Day and some can even be done with a group!

Have a love filled week and share Valentine's Day photos with us on Instagram (@sisterhoodredefined)!

A Gift Giving Guide for a Large Group

One of the challenges of being so close to so many people in your sorority is that once holiday season hits, you feel obligated to shower everyone with love and presents. Here are my top 3 large group and inexpensive gifts for your favorite sisters!
Travel Coffee Mugs – this is actually what I am doing for all of my friends this season. I found a cup I liked online and ordered 50 (my little sister is passing them out to her friends as well) and each cup rang up under $3. I stuffed mine with hot chocolate and instant coffee travel packs but you could fill it with candy or baked goods as well! It’s an easy gift for under $5 each.

DIY Ornaments – hit up your favorite craft store’s holiday isle and you can pick up a dozen clear glass ornaments for around $4. Then just decorate with glitter, fill with pearls or bedazzle these ornaments for an easy gift. If you want to personalize it even more, pull out your trusty paint pen and add a first initial, monogram or even sorority letters to each ornament.

Finals Week Survival Kits – This is what I got from my little last year and I absolutely adored mine! Pick up a few bags and fill each one with anything from highlighters and a spare pencil to a candle or travel size lotion. Add some candy and some peppermints to help fill in space. You can also add in hot chocolate mix or instant coffee here too! 

I hope you have a great holiday season and be sure to let us know what mass gifts you do for your friends and sisters! Happy Gifting!

What to Wear to Meet the Parents

Thanksgiving week is the perfect time to meet your new boy's parents and have him meet your family. I remember when I was meeting my boyfriend's parents for the first time, I was so unsure of what to wear so I stressed all afternoon. I did what all of us would do and I asked my boyfriend. Naturally, he told me what ever I wore would be fine but that was absolutely no help at all. Fear not though because I am here to help!

I have compiled 3 outfits that are perfectly appropriate to meet the parents in. I hope something here is perfect for your outing with his family!

For the first outfit, grab a basic button down, Polo or otherwise, and tuck it into a skater skirt. Don some tights and throw on some basic boots. For the final touch, add a sparkly accent necklace to make this outfit perfect for a dinner out.

For the second outfit, start with skinny jeans and a loose oversized sweater. Add a quilted vest and fluffy scarf to keep it comfy and warm. With a pair of booties, this outfit is perfect for a bonfire

For your last outfit, start with a t-shirt dress in a fall color. Make it a bit warmer with a long cardigan. Add some tall socks and a pair of boots. With some big earrings, this is a great outfit for dinner at his house. The socks make it perfect to take off your shoes if that's how your SOs parents roll.

Any of these outfits are also perfect for dinner with your family or families of any of your friends!

Philanthropy Spotlight: Delta Phi Epsilon's ANAD Week

One of my favorite events that my sorority hosts each year is a week to bring awareness to ANAD - the National Association of  Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. Every Fall, the sisters of the Gamma Omicron chapter of DPhiE plans a week that essentially promotes positive body image and self-worth.

The week's activities include No Make Monday, Trashing Your Insecurities, Zumba, a fashion  show and a candle light vigil. In one event, Scale Smashing, students from the Georgia Southern campus were invited to write inspirational quotes and phrases on scales and then take sledge hammers to destroy the scale. 

I hope that you all remember that regardless of your body shape, hair color, weight or age that you are all beautiful! I invite you all to take a look into ANAD and even print out your own copy of the ANAD pledge to put next to your mirror! 

Let me know what your favorite philanthropy events are in the comments!