September 30, 2010

Game Day Divas Giveaway Winner!

Thanks to all of the ladies who entered today's Game Day Divas giveaway! We had an amazing response with lots of bonus entries. Today's lucky winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to spend at the Game Day Divas website - I'm not sure how they are going to pick what to buy with so much great stuff to choose from.


So without further ado... the winner of today's giveaway is.... {drumroll}

Erin M. from Greenville, SC who said:
"My very favorite piece is my Clemson ring, of course!"

Congrats Erin! Please email us at clemsongirlblog@gmail.com to claim your prize!

Please make sure you stop by one of the Game Day Divas booths this Saturday in Clemson - and don't forget to use your 20% off coupon! And while you're there, thank them for sponsoring such a great giveaway this week.

Tomorrow is Friday! :)


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Don’t forget to accessorize your gameday outfit with the Game Day Divas

Homecoming is just two days away! Hooray! Most of you probably already know what you’re planning on wearing Saturday – but do you know how you’ll be accessorizing? If you’re like me and you haven’t even thought about that yet, no worries – enter the Game Day Divas to the rescue!

The ladies of the Game Day Divas have gotten an entire new shipment in of orange and purple gameday accessories. You can view and shop them all on their Web site, 24/7, from the comfort of your home.

The Game Day Divas always have a big selection of Clemson gameday jewelry. I’ve always had the hardest time finding orange jewelry (the right color orange) – but now, the Game Day Divas make it easy to find the perfect jewelry to compliment your orange and purple gameday apparel. Orange pearls!!! Definitely on my wish list!

Or if you’re feeling a little wild, check out these Tiger inspired jewelry – love these!

You’ll also need a cute handbag to go with your gameday outfit – and the Game Day Divas have got you covered there as well – check out some of their newest purple handbags.

And I’m so excited that the Game Day Divas have started selling hair accessories! You probably know from some of the gameday looks we put together that we are big fans of headbands and hair accessories. This purple jeweled headband would be so cute for a Clemson gameday.

And although I’m tired of all the rain this week, I’m glad it’s bringing cooler temperatures with it – it’s going to start finally feeling like Fall. Game Day Divas is a step ahead with a new shipment of some fabulous pashminas – they are great compliments to any gameday outfit. And even if your outerwear is not purple or orange, you can still sport your orange and purple by wearing a pashmina as a scarf.


Don’t forget that the Game Day Divas will be at two locations in Clemson this weekend: Friar’s Tavern parking lot and downtown in front of Tiger Town Tavern. Clemson Girl readers can print out the coupon below and get 20% off of their purchase when they shop at one of the two Game Day Divas booths in Clemson on Saturday.

You can follow the Game Day Divas on Facebook and on Twitter to stay up to date on all of their new arrivals – including their popular purple ruffle dress – perfect with knee high boots for an October game.

Game Day Divas Giveaway
The Game Day Divas would like to give a lucky Clemson Girl reader a $50 gift certificate! To enter, comment on this post with your first name, last initial, where you’re from and then tell us what your favorite gameday jewelry is that you own.

Bonus Entries: Follow the Game Day Divas on Facebook to get an extra entry. Follow the Game Day Divas on Twitter to get another extra entry. Make sure you mention it in your comment to get your extra entries.

Entries must be posted to the blog by 6pm EST tonight. The winner will be announced on the blog tonight around 7pm EST.

Who’s ready for Homecoming? Don’t forget to visit the Game Day Divas and tell them Clemson Girl sent you!

Go Tigers!!

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September 29, 2010

Get these blake & brady gameday looks before they’re gone…

I am so ready for Homecoming this weekend and another home Clemson game – and a big game at that. The game is already officially sold out. I’m looking forward to the more mild weather and tailgating before and after the noon game.

I’m even more excited about this weekend after seeing blake & brady boutique’s latest photo shoot showcasing their newest Clemson gameday looks for Fall.


The weather forecast for Clemson on Saturday for a high of 75 and a low of 54 – perfect football weather. These looks would be perfect with a cardigan or jean jacket when it’s cool in the morning and great without the outerwear for sitting in the sun during the game.

You can visit blake & brady in their Anderson store on your way into town this weekend OR you can follow them on Facebook and contact them directly about ordering any of their items – they can ship anywhere with a flat shipping rate of only $7 or free shipping for orders over $100.

I love this photo – the purple top with the chunky orange necklace is so cute. You can get your complete gameday outfit at blake & brady – tops, jeans, boots, jewelry – they have it all!

Blake & brady has also started a new service called ‘Fast Track’ – when you sign up for this program, you get an email notification the instant a new item arrives to their boutique, even before their Facebook followers find out. You need to sign up for this ladies!

Just the other day, blake & brady posted the ‘perfect Clemson dress’ on their Facebook page and I contacted them as soon as I saw it and said “I NEED this dress!”, but it was already sold out – it went so fast. One of the great things about blake & brady is that they order their looks in small quantities so when you purchase from them, you won’t see the same outfit all around town. So trust me, signing up for this service will keep you in the loop so you can be one of the first to see the newest looks and hopefully snag it before it sells out!

All you have to do to sign up for the ‘Fast Track’ program is visit blake & brady on Facebook, click on the ‘Fast Track’ tab on the top, and fill out the form to sign up. It’s super easy – I’ve already signed up! :)

And blake & brady let us know that they are getting a brand new shipment of Clemson colored apparel this Thursday, just in time for some Homecoming shopping . If you see a look you love, call blake & brady and pick up your purchase on the way into town this weekend. Who knows…. another ‘perfect Clemson dress’ might come in Thursday and be just what you’re looking for to wear to Saturday’s game.

And every purchase gets a free koozie in the color of your choice! They are super cute with the quote, “Girls could never play football because none of us would be caught dead on the big day wearing the same outfit!" on them. Love that! :)

So what are you waiting for? Don’t miss out on these amazing Clemson looks – get on over to blake & brady on Facebook, sign up for Fast Trak and start SHOPPING!



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September 28, 2010

More great Clemson gameday looks from McAuley’s Unique Boutique

The countdown to Homecoming has begun – only four more days until Clemson takes on ACC rival Miami in Death Valley.

It’s also officially Fall (even though it doesn’t quite yet feel like it) and gameday weather will start to get cooler and cooler and be that perfect football weather that we love. McAuley’s Unique Boutique has styled some great Fall Clemson gameday looks using their newest purple and orange. Cute dresses and belts, tunics and leggings or skinny jeans, boots, and layers – you can’t go wrong.


You can shop McAuley’s Unique Boutique’s amazing new Clemson looks on their Web site – and if you live in SC, NC, or GA and order by 3 p.m. EST Wednesday, and you’ll receive your order on Friday. And you also have the option of ordering online and picking up in store on your way into town.


McAuley’s Unique Boutique will have their usual booth setup in Friar’s Tavern parking lot, and this time they will have dressing rooms – so you can shop and try on clothes at their booth! Also, you can shop the boutique online and if you order by 8 p.m. EST Friday night, you can pick up your order at their booth on gameday! Just select ‘in store pickup’ and mention you want to pick your order up at the booth in the comments section of your online order.

And guess what? Every purchase Saturday at their booth will get you a free koozie – and, even if you don’t make a purchase, if you mention Clemson Girl, you’ll get a free koozie regardless! So make sure you stop by, check out the amazing new Clemson apparel from McAuley’s Unique Boutique, and get your free koozie!

If you’re a Clemson student, McAuley’s Unique Boutique makes it easy for you to shop with them – because they accept Tiger Stripe! Very cool.

Follow McAuley’s Unique Boutique on Facebook to be the first to know when new Clemson apparel has arrived and get first dibs before it sells out. HINT: new Clemson apparel will be added this Thursday. I just found out from following them on Facebook that they are having a huge clearance sale with up to 80% off of some items!!

And last, but definitely not least – make sure you visit McAuley’s Unique Boutique’s blog for a super fun contest they are hosting – you can win a free gift card to the boutique by submitting photos of your gameday outfit – click here to visit their blog and read all the contest details.

So what are you planning to wear to Homecoming this weekend? Are you inspired by any of these great gameday looks from McAuley’s Unique Boutique?

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September 27, 2010

Homecoming: Be a Clemson Girl photog for a day

Do you own a digital camera? Do you like to take pictures? Are you going to the Clemson homecoming game this weekend?

If you answered yes to all of these questions, then you might be just what Clemson Girl is looking for!
Last year, we asked for volunteer photographers to help us out with the Clemson Homecoming game - we had a professional photographer and two lovely readers take gameday photos for the blog. The photos were beyond amazing.

So it should be no surprise that we want some amazing Homecoming photos again! :) We are looking for three volunteers to help us take gameday photos this Saturday, October 2nd when Clemson plays Miami in Clemson.

All you will have to do is take at least 75 digital photos on gameday - at least 15 photos have to be gameday outfits and the rest can be random (tailgates, Homecoming floats on Bowman, inside the game, scenery around Clemson, fans, etc.). Visit our past gameday photos to see the types of photos we're looking for.

If you are a professional photographer and you would like to volunteer to take gameday photos for Clemson Girl, in return you have the option of getting free promotion of your business and Web site on our blog, Facebook page and on Twitter (instead of the necklace). In addition, you can place your watermark (as long as it's unobtrusive to the photo) on every photo you take and we credit you and your Web site on every one of your photos in the gameday album. This is a great opportunity to get the word out about your business and showcase your talent.
If you're interested in volunteering to be a Clemson Girl photog for a day this Saturday, email us at clemsongirlblog@gmail.com - include your full name, where you usually tailgate on gamedays and why you'd like to be selected. Deadline for emails is 9 p.m. EST this Wednesday, September 29th.

We will contact the volunteers we select, no later than midnight on Wednesday, September 29th, with all of the details, etc.

Remember, you don't have to be a professional photographer to volunteer...you just have to own a digital camera and love taking pictures. We can't wait to hear from you!


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September 24, 2010

Gameday Look: These boots are made for walking

Don't be fooled that just because it's officially Fall, that next week's game will be Fall weather...it's likely to be cool in the morning and at night, and hot during the day. So be prepared and dress in layers! Cardigans are a must.


Your shopping list:


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September 22, 2010

Design a gameday dress for Clemson Girl contest

We'd like to introduce a new ongoing contest for Clemson Girl. Recently our Clemson Girl logo got a new dress after wearing the same 'ol dress for over a year. To keep Clemson Girl's look updated and fresh, we need YOU!

We would like our Clemson Girl readers to help us create new looks for Clemson Girl. If we choose your design to feature on our logo, we will give you a $50 gift certificate to a sponsor of your choice (any of the businesses listed in the sponsors column to the right or a sponsor you've seen featured on this blog before.

Check out the entries so far to date. They are amazing! We will pick one per month from the entries. If we don't pick your design the first month, you still have a chance - your entry will be valid until it's picked to win!

How to Enter:

Step 1: Click on either of the images below as a template to get you started.


Step 2: Use a paint program on your computer to design a gameday look for Clemson Girl OR print out the image and use markers, paint, etc. to design the outfit. You can add accessories like purses and jewelry, or feel free to change up Clemson Girl's hair style if you'd like. (Make sure to read the contest rules listed at the end of this post)

Step 3: Save your image as a .jpeg or a .gif OR scan your image into your computer as a .jpeg or .gif and email the file to us at clemsongirlblog@gmail.com.

We'll continually review submissions and change our logo and feature the ones we like - we'll contact you if you win and then you can tell us which sponsor you want the $50 with! It's that easy!

The contest is ongoing - so feel free to submit as any designs as you would like! Get your kids involved - we'll take their designs too. :) We'll try to pick a new design every month (timing depends on number of submissions).

Contest Rules
- Your design cannot include a Clemson tiger paw - or any type of paw for that matter
- Make sure you include your full name in the email with your submission
- The image must be in color and be clear enough that we can use it on the site
- Your design becomes the property of Clemson Girl, and we have the right to feature it on our blog, in our logo, and on any of our other social media sites
- We will give winners $50 to spend at a Clemson Girl sponsor of their choice, either in the form of a gift certificate or a credit
- You can submit as many designs as you like, but you can only win up to 3 times (we've got to give other folks a chance)

So what are you waiting for!! Start those designs - we can't wait to see how creative you are!

Please feel free to email us at clemsongirlblog@gmail.com if you have any questions or need help emailing your submission.

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September 21, 2010

Clemson Girl gets a new gameday wardrobe...

I started this blog in July of 2009. The idea came to me when I realized how much time I spent looking for cute Clemson dresses, girly Clemson gifts, and a place to share my love of Clemson with other female fans like myself.

I was disappointed that most independent Clemson fan sites and blogs were focused solely on Clemson sports and usually (not always) targeted towards more of a male audience. Don't get me wrong, I love TigerNet as much as the next person - but I would never post about cute gameday outfits, etc. on their forum for fear of the backlash from the hardcore male members who probably wouldn't appreciate posts like that clogging up the boards. :)

Hence Clemson Girl was born.

After more than a year, this blog has continued to grow in leaps and bounds much to our delight - and we find ourselves getting closer and closer to our goal of building the ultimate community of Clemson female fans: a place where we can talk about Clemson sports AND cute Clemson outfits, a place where you can share your photos and your opinions without fear of ridicule, and a place where you can easily find everything and anything Clemson and girlish.

We have so many ideas for the future of this site and our brand, and we're hoping to grow our team this year (maybe with you!).

So before I go on... let me just say THANK YOU to all of you who continue to read the blog and support us and our amazing sponsors day in and day out.

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As Clemson Girl grows, we continue to get more notoriety among Clemson fans - so it's no surprise that the powers that be at Clemson University have heard of us too and have visited and monitored our site.

Like any institution, Clemson University is dedicated to protecting and maintaining their brand. University symbols, such as the Tiger Paw, are registered marks - hence that little circular 'R' you always see next to the Tiger Paw. Clemson University, like most large universities in the US, pays a company called the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) to protect the University's images (like the paw) and manage and maintain companies who can use the licensed paw.

To obtain a license with the CLC you have to spend A LOT of money as well as go through a major, lengthy and difficult (did I mention expensive?) process just to apply. It also requires more money and lengthy processes on a monthly basis even after getting approved for a license to use a university's image.

So with the growing success of Clemson Girl, it's no surprise that we recently received a letter from the CLC on behalf of Clemson University. Their major concern was the use of the (badly drawn by me in Photoshop) white paw we were using on our Clemson Girl image - even though they recognized the paw wasn't the licensed Clemson paw, they felt that due to the nature of the content on this blog, they're concerned that you, the readers, will get confused and think we were affiliated with Clemson Univ. and think that Clemson Univ. was condoning what we write and what we promote.

Fair enough. And despite our existing disclaimers all over our sites (which I'm sure you've memorized, right?), Clemson Univ. felt it was best to just remove the paw from Clemson Girl.

And of course we respect Clemson University's concerns. After all...we started this blog because we love Clemson so much in the first place.

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We think that this couldn't have happened at a better time - we're actually happy about it... yup, happy! :)

Because who wears the same gameday dress for an entire year and a half? How are we supposed to promote fashionable Clemson gameday apparel if our own logo is wearing an outfit that is so last year?!?

So Clemson Girl is donating her old (and probably worn and way faded from so many washes) Clemson paw dress to Goodwill and is starting an entirely new wardrobe.


Without further ado, check out Clemson Girl's newest look... what do you think?

You'll be seeing this new outfit on her on all of our sites - but we don't want her to wear the same old thing again for another year. So we've decided to get YOU involved in creating Clemson Girl's new looks.

Visit the blog tomorrow for another post on a new ongoing contest that let's you be the gameday dress designer and if we feature your design on our logo, you can win big prizes!

Hooray for a new chapter and great new look for Clemson Girl!

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