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contributors of belle magazine Whitlee Mullis Advisor
Ed Noriega Director
Sara Dismukes
Committee Member
Adam Forrester
Committee Member
Cidney Peel
Fashion Model
Lauren Brooke Killough Fashion Model
Amour Boutique Fashion Contributor
Shaunna West
Home Decorator Advisor
Perfectly Imperfect Decor Contributor
Magee Patton Fitness Advisor
Mallory Colley Fitness Model
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Belle is a magazine designed for southern college women who enjoy all things social. From fall fashion must-haves to fitness secrets or dorm makeovers to quick meals, we have got it all. Belle travels to different southern colleges for each issue to discover what life is like at that college and what the college women are buzzing about. We not only highlight entertainment, but also give you ideas that will help you complete those 4 years of college (or maybe you are a 5th year senior, its okay!). The fall issue of Belle magazine traveled down to Alabama to take a look at Troy University. This school is not one to overlook, but is slowly making a big impact throughout the world. With college campuses
all over the Unites States, and all around the world, we were excited to find a wide diversity of students on their campus. You will find Troy University located in the middle of the small town of Troy, Alabama. The town offers everything from a beautiful downtown square with little antique shops and boutiques to stately old homes, still glowing with southern charm. Troy has to compete with some other big name schools in Alabama, but Troy is up to the challenge. What made this school special to us was that there was not much to do in the town so most students spent their time bonding with their new college friends. Although most might complain that they have no mall,
amusement park or any activity that will take up their weekends, they have found a true home away from home at Troy and made lifelong friends as well. Another thing that makes this university special is that it holds a place for everyone. Whether you spend your nights rehearsing a theatre production, at a social with your sorority, or practicing for the softball game on Friday: everyone seems to find a perfect place to fit in. Belle found Troy University to be a true gem among Southern universities. With it’s quaint, smalltown charm to it’s internationally diverse student body, Troy University offers a unique college experience for it’s students.
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Summer Favorites to Fall Fashion
Instead of storing your summer favorites, use them as a new addition to any fall outfit
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More bang for your buck
All of the new fall must-haves under $50
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College Casual to Business Professional
How to transform your college wardrobe to one that will work in any business setting
Home Decor 20
Dorm Room Makeover Take your drab dorm from dreary to dreamy
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DIY Study Organization Create a space where you will want to study
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How to make a room look bigger
Simple tricks to make any room seem bigger
Food 36
We tailgate better than your team plays
Throw a tailgate party everyone will want to attend and your taste buds will love
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Meals made easy
Quick meals that will make dorm food taste like homemade food
Fitness 44
7 Moves to sculpt your abs
These moves will get you the slim waist and rock hard abs you have always dreamed of
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Drinks on a Diet
Drinks that will not undo your hard work
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How to avoid the Freshman 15
This does not have to be a scary thing, with the right knowledge you can learn to avoid the Freshman 15 before it hits
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Editor’s Page
Learn about belle’s editor and her experience in college
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Where did you get that? Your Belle shopping guide
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5 Things to do this Fall
Check out what belle found for you to do this Fall
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What is your favorite thing about the Fall? Learn what our readers considered their favorite things about fall
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college life in the south from our belle editor For me, college was a journey of constant change. Change in jobs, location, friends and change in everything I had become used to. I grew up in a small town and decided to go to college in that same small town along with some of my closest friends. The first change came when we all decided to take different paths and join 3 different soroities on campus. This was good for us to experience college in a different light but for me I never felt at home with the changes I had made in my life. I knew my place was with my sorority but my heart was not in the college experience yet. The biggest turning point in my college career was when the change of a job came. I left the job where I had been working for 2 years to do something I had dreamed of since I was 15. I packed my room and made my way to my new home for the summer, the beach. I could not believe the idea I had as a fifteen year old had actually panned out. I had the best summer job living with my cousin and meeting many new people and experiencing life outside of my small town. It will be a summer I will never forget; that summer changed everything I had thought about where my life would go.
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Once I came back I decided I did not want to change the freedom I had acquired over the summer and so I moved in with my best friends from high school. I was free to experience a different side of college I was not used to. Yet with moving in with my best friends came new changes. Although I still love them dearly, our friendship could not withstand the trials of living together. We all tried to handle the hardships, but little by little I realized the situation was making it harder to make our friendships work. We all changed in those 2 years of living together. We were no longer the girls in high school with our biggest problems being who was going to drive to the movies. We had all grown up and seemed to be growing in very different paths. But was this a bad thing? Through it all, I found a new group of friends that finally made me feel at home. I knew that I had finally found my place in college life in that small town. I was able to truly say I was enjoying my years in college even if they were my final years. My years in college showed me exactly who I wanted to be and who I was meant to be. All the changes were just leading me to the right path where my life should be. I never imaged I
would be where I was today, but I am thankful for those many changes, that small town and my southern college. So enjoy your time at your southern college because college is the time to have fun and find yourself (and of course get an education)
Thank you kindly, Kaitlyn Franklin Editor-in-Chief
belle wants to know...
Fall Poll
what is your favorite thing about fall? Football Season Cooler Weather Fall Fashion
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A Picnic in the Park
Grab your antique basket and your grandmother’s vintage quilt for an afternoon picnic. Belle loved adding a little southern charm to a normal day’s activity.
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Go to the Fair
National Peanut Festival in Dothan, Alabama With fall comes the ferris wheel and carnival games, so grab your friends, or your date, for a night on the town.
Photo by Dream Field Farms and Pumpkin Patch
Instagram Photo by Bailey Smith
check out this instagram find!
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Go to a Football Game
Troy University in Troy, Alabama Everyone in the South loves fall for one big reason... football. So grab that perfect tailgate outfit and root for your favorite team.
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Visit a Pumpkin Patch
Dream Field Farm and Pumpkin Patch in Union Springs, Alabama Channel your inner child while enjoying one of fall’s beautiful creations. Pick out the best in the patch to carve or paint with your friends for a fun Friday night.
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Build a Campfire
As temperatures start to drop and the sun starts to set, gather all the wood you can find for a Saturday night camp fire. Marshmellows, chocolate and graham crackers are on the menu for some sweet southern fun.
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fall fashion from summer favorites For us ladies, it’s hard to watch our favorites clothes sit in the closet while they are not in season. We love them, but they are not appropriate for the next seaon. When we store them away, it is easy to forget what we have, and we often end up buying similar items when summer rolls around again. Belle is taking a stand! We have come up with some simple solutions to help those summer favorites become new favorite fall pieces. 10
This summer, fashion was all about cut off shorts and crop tops. Everyone was running to their local thrift store to find the perfect pair of pants to turn into some cute summer shorts or getting their six-pack abs ready for the revealing crop top. Now these may not be ideal for fall since the temperature starts to drop, but belle found ways to take those favorites pieces and make them suitable for fall.
The fall fashion was buzzing about chunky sweaters, booties and layering so we were on a mission to make this happen using our summer favorites. Now a crop top is not very practical for the fall, but you may be surprised by what we came up with using your summer must-haves. By layering our fall and summer favorites we came up with some fun and fashionable looks you can wear just about anywhere.
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Jean vest
Put a summer twist on a fall classic. Layer your favorite flannel with a jean vest for the fall football weather.
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Colored Jeans
Bright colors don’t have to be just for Spring and Summer. Accent your favorite bright jeans with a simple white shirt and Belle’s fall favorite, a fur vest.
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Summer Mini Skirt
Mini Skirts are fun for any occasion. Belle paired our summer mini with a simple tank top and cardigan. Whether its a night on the town or speech presentation this outfit is sure to impress.
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Cut-off Shorts
Summer was all about cut offs but who says you have to put them away for fall? Adding a chunky sweater can take your summer shorts into a fall favorite.
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Maxi dress
When reaching for a casual outfit, try a maxi dress paired with a button up. This gives your casual look a sophisticated feel.
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more bang for your buck
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Leopard Infinity Scarf by Golden Stelle
Pattern Leggings by Lemon Tree
JP Original Object 04 by Bamboo
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Peach, Brown and Cream Tribal Cardigan by Yetts
Black Embroidered Shift Dress by Lemon Tree
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Infinity Scarf
Chunky Sweater
Grey Chunky Knit Sweater by Blue Pepper
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Pattern Leggings
Aztec Cardigan
Flats
Everday Dress
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Belle found all of your fall fashion must-haves for under $50 at Amour Boutique in Troy, Alabama.
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Cute & Comfy
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Fall Color Jeans
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Mini Skirt
Light Weight Sweater by Ambition
We have a secret.. these are actually leggings! Ankle Zipper Knit Leggings by Lemon Tree
Grey Herringbone Skirt by Very J
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Army Vest
Aztec Embroidered Vest by Lemon Tree
Your Boyfriends Flannel Plaid Red Print Shirt by Lemon Tree
Booties
Sawyer 03 Booties in Taupe Suede by East Lion
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from college casual to business professional In most colleges, you are allowed to wear almost anything. Sweat pants and a big t-shirt are worn daily on those test days after pulling the long all-nighter or you may grab your jeans and a sweatshirt to make your outfit a little less drab. Casual is the key to college fashion. The students on campus who are forced to dress up always reach for the most comfy dress and boots because none of us ladies want to walk around campus all day in heels. This becomes the daily attire for the students. Whatever is comfy (and of course in style) goes! This is something we all become accustomed to and hey who can blame us! Yet what happens when you have to retire your college casual attire for something more professional? The sweatpants and t-shirt look is something you are only allowed to wear on the weekends. You have replaced the jeans with dress pants and the sweatshirt with a button up. Belle has come up with some ideas to transform your favorite college pieces into a business setting. 18
Graphic T-Shirt:
The word t-shirt does not come up in a business wardrobe very often. By pairing the shirt with a blazer or cardigan, it becomes something that shows a little of your personality without seeming unprofessional. Pair the t-shirt with your favorite pencil skirt and wedges. You turned the t-shirt into a fun business outfit.
Blue Jeans:
It is casual Friday again! Take your simple blue jeans to the next level by adding a nice button down. Maybe choose a floral button down or one with stripes. Just because this is business does not mean it has to be boring.
Chunky Sweater:
This fall favorite can also be a business favorite. They have a reputation of being a little too casual at times but we can change that. Throw on your favorite summer dress and top it off with the chunky sweater. This adds the fall layers we love and puts that floral dress to good use in the fall. Pair with a belt and some oxfords for a perfect casual Monday!
Fall Booties:
These are one of belle magazines fall favorites! Most will pair with blue jeans or leggings for a weekend shopping trip or a night out with the girls. Yet pair your favorite booties with a dress and scarf and your can rock them at work and maybe dinner after work with the girls.
Don’t be afraid to mix your casual style into your business wardrobe. This way you don’t feel so guilty about buying all those college casual pieces thinking that they would never work with your professional wardrobe. Business attire can be casual and fun by just simply addding in some of your favorite pieces.
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Home & Dorm Decor
Dorm rooms can be dark, dreary and become places that no student wants to spend their time. However, your dorm room is now your home away from home and there is no reason not to love it. We took a dorm in Hamil Hall on Troy University campus and transformed it into something any college woman will love. We made the room to feel like home by adding some classic pieces while keeping to the southern charm. We found some classic pieces at the local thrift and antique stores and then went on a shopping spree at Perfectly Imperfect in Troy, AL. By updating thrift store finds and some pieces already owned, belle was able to splurge at Perfectly Imperfect. The dorm room made a huge change without breaking the bank.
All Perfectly Imperfect products provided for this shoot are availible online at perfectlyimperfectshop.com
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DIY study organization Take your drab desk to somewhere you will want to spend all of your time. We took a normal dorm desk and created a beautiful work space while getting everything organized. Simple do-it-yourself projects will make a home for all your school clutter while making it a cool and fun place to study.
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Desk Organization
Belle took two shadow boxes to make this wonderful desk organizer. It is as simple as gluing! Even as simple as it is, you can also customize this organizer by using your favorite paper instead of cork. We paired it with a gold table lamp and a small paint can made into a planter. Don’t let it fool you, this organizer is great to tuck away all of your papers.
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Mouse Pad Re-do
You may think we have taken it a little over board by a mouse pad re-do, but in our defense we have a good reason. For most people, their mouse pad is just a simple black thing that we all take for granted. Why not make it something special instead? This was a $3 makeover that took less than 5 minutes to do. Its a fun way to customize your office or study space plus is helps to add a little bit of color too.
Shelf Storage
We found these two crates at the local hardware store and knew they would be perfect for storage. These crates are great because they can be stained or painted any color desired! Belle filled the shelf storage with cute and functional pieces. You might see that we decided to use another paint can for a pencil holder. Then we picked up a bowl at the local thrift store to hold paper clips. You can make storage pieces out of almost anything! Storage peices help to keep your desk organized and clean because who wants to work and study at a messy desk?
Painted Pencils
Pencils are something that are a nessecity for any college student. Belle took a package of 90 cent pencils and gave them a million dollar makeover. With just a little bit of paint and some patience, we have some adorable purple pencils. They require 2 coats of paint and a day of drying. Belle wanted an ombre effect so we added a little more white to the paint each time.
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how to make a room look bigger In a dorm room, space is something that is very hard to come by. Most students share a room with someone and that makes the room look even smaller. We have come up with some tips and tricks that will help you make your dorm room look bigger, while also maximizing your available space. Dorm rooms can be dark, scary places which give it a smaller appearance. One way to make a room instantly bigger is letting in natural light. You can add lighting if natural light is hard to come by or you can hang light colored or sheer curtains. This will let the available light come in so that you do not feel like you are living in a dungeon but still lets you have some light blockage. You could also hang your curtains higher than your actual windows as an easy fix that will make add some “height” to the room. When you are picking out the perfect bedding for college, choose something that is light in color. Light colors are more reflective and make the room look bigger. You can accent your light bedding with some fun pops of color, but remember to keep most of the color palette light. In dorm rooms you can’t paint the wall, but most tend to be painted in 28
the tan family which works to your advantage. The tan colors are one of the light colors which, just like the bedding, makes your room seems bigger. While we are on the wall, mirrors are another great way to get the illusion of a space. You can make a mirror mural or hang a long mirror on the wall. Mirrors are not just practical, but a decorative way to up-date your dorm room. Now I know we all hated our moms telling us to clean our room but in the dorm room seeing the floor is a must. The more clutter in your room the smaller the room. With limited floor space, you must try and hide all those extra storage containers and furniture so that the space feels open. This also applies to the accessories. Keep your dorm room clean and open; don’t clutter it with a lot of knick knacks. Just remember to make your dorm a place you will love for years to come. Don’t be afraid to use pieces from home to give your dorm that “home away from home” feeling.
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meals made easy College students barely have to time to sleep let alone find time to cook meals. We have found some meals that will take you less than 10 minutes and will make your taste buds happy. The meals are ones that any student can make even if you are confined to a dorm room with only a microwave. Using things such as instant ramen noodles or macaroni and cheese and adding some quick ingredients will make instant food taste like homemade food.
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Ramen Spaghetti Ingredients:
Ramen Noodles Packet 1 cup of water 1 tablespoon of Tomato Sauce 1 tablespoon of Alfredo Sauce Parmesan Cheese
Directions:
Chicken Quesadilla As seen on Page 32
Ingredients:
Package of cooked Chicken 2 Flour Tortillas 2 Cups of Cheddar Cheese 1 cup of Green Onion 1/4 cup of canned Jalapeno Chile 1 cup of Salsa
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Sprinkle the flour tortillas with chicken, cheese, green onion and chile. Drizzle the salsa over the top. Microwave on high for 1 minute or until cheese is melted and chicken heated. Serve with salsa, cheese and sour cream.
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Buffalo Mac and Cheese Ingredients:
1 Instant Macaroni and Cheese 1 Can of Chicken 1 teaspoon of Hot Sauce 1 teaspoon of Powdered Ranch
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For the instant Macaroni and Chesse follow the directions on the back. Once finished, add the cheese. Add 1 teaspoon of hot sauce and 1 teaspoon of powdered ranch and stir. Lastly, add in as much canned chicken as your prefer.
Place Ramen noodles in a bowl and add 1 cup of water. Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds or until the noodles are soft. Do not use the flavoring packet included. Add 1 tablespoon of Alfredo Sauce and toss with the noodles until all noodles are coverd with the alfredo sauce. Once noodles are covered, add the 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce or as much as necessary. Lastly, top with parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
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In the South fall only means one thing, football! Food is on the grill and the game is on the big screen. Fans travel for hundreds of miles to set up their perfect tailgate and fix some of their favorite treats. We have come up with some ways to throw the best tailgate around including how to dress up the “normal� tailgate routine of painted faces and solo cups along with some treats that are sure to make everyone’s taste buds happy.
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Sausage Balls
Grilled Cheese
Ingredients:
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2 cups of Bisquick 1 lb of Sausage 2 cups of shredded Cheese
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Sit your shredded cheese and sausage out until they are at room tempature. Mix all ingredients together into a large bowl. Roll all ingredients into small balls. Place balls onto baking pan and bake at 350 until they are golden brown.
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1 can of Tomato Soup 2 slices of Bread 1 slice of Kraft Cheese Butter
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Heat 1 tablespoon salted butter in a cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Press the sandwich slightly and place it in the skillet. Cook until golden on the bottom, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip, adding more butter to the pan if needed, and cook until the other side is golden and the cheese melts, 3 to 5 more minutes and enjoy!
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Southern Chili
Caramel Apples
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1 lb. of ground beef 3 cans of tomato paste 3 cans of chili beans 1 packet of chili powder Put ground beef into a fry pan on medium heat to let the beef brown. Drain off the fat. Add all ingredients into a 2 quart pot. Let the chili simmer for an hour.
5 Apples Bag of caramel 2 tablespoons of Water Popsicle sticks Stick your popsicle sticks into your apples. Add 2 tablespoons of water to a microwavable bowl and add the caramel. Heat your caramel in the microwave for two minutes. Stir the caramel until it is all completely melted. Dip the apples into the caramel and lay out to cool for 10-15 minutes.
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7 moves to sculpt your abs
Gyms are usually swarmed with people trying to fit into the swimsuit before spring break but why not beat the system. We take extreme measures just weeks before swimsuit season, why don’t you start in the fall when swim
suit season has just ended? This will give you ample time to live a healthy lifestyle and get your body exactly where you want. We have found 7 moves that will slim down your waist while also getting you those six-pack abs you
have dreamed off. Watch out swimsuit season, we are coming for you! Moves by Magee Patton
Crunches
50 Crunches and hold for 15 seconds While keeping your lower back on the ground, try and put your forehead to your knees. Add more crunches as needed.
Heel Twist 3 Sets of 20 on each side
Try to grab your heels on each side.For the more advanced, bring your feet further from your body and closer to the ground.
Toe Touches
20 Pulses and hold for 20 seconds Try to touch your toes for this move
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Mason Twist 3 Sets of 20 on each side
Touch the floor on both sides while keeping your body as still as possible. To make the mason twist more advanced, try and reach further from your body.
Palm Pump 3 sets of 20 pulses
Pump your hands parallel to the floor. If you want a more advanced option, bring your heels closer to the ground.
Flutters 3 Sets of 20
This time your attention will be on your legs. Move each leg up and down. To make this more advanced, bring your heels closer to the ground.
Planks
Hold for 30 seconds
Make sure to keep your back straight. To make this more advanced, alternate from normal planks to a push up positions and back down using one hand at a time.
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drinks that won’t ruin your diet It seems like these days everyone is on a diet, yet how can you enjoy a casual drink without breaking all your hard work? Fruit drinks and sodas are full of sugar which leave you with a hung-over feeling and the taste of artificial flavors. By replac42
ing those with carbonated water and real fruits, you can enjoy drinks without feeling guilty and hung-over. We have found some classics that won’t break your diet along with a few new ones you are going to love.
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Cape Coddler 1 shot of Vodka, 1/2 cup of sugar free Cranberry Juice, 1/2 cup of seltzer water and a little fresh lime juice. These 2 ingredients will make a big impression. The Cape Coddler will quench your thirst, but don’t let the cranberry trick you. Trade your normal cranberry juice in for all natural sugar free cranberry, which will leave you feeling much better after a night of drinking these!
Vodka Soda 1 shot of vodka, fill the rest of the glass with seltzer water and add a lemon or lime wedge.
Sodas are one of the first things to go when you are on a diet, but you can still enjoy a soda and a healthy diet. Seltzer water and real fruits add that soda fizz and taste we all enjoy!
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White Sangria Cut up 2 strawberries, ½ of a peach and ½ of a pear, and 3 shots of white wine, fill the rest of the cup with seltzer water.
You did not think we would leave you ladies without a healthy wine choice. The great thing about the White Sangria is that we have added real fruits instead of loading it with different fruit juices. So throw all your favorites in and see if you can come up with a new white wine favorite.
Screwdriver 1 shot of vodka, 1/2 cup of fresh orange juice, and fill remainder with seltzer water.
Who does not love the classic screwdriver? Whether it is breakfast with the girls or just a little afternoon refresher, this drink can handle it all.
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Mimosa 1 cup of fresh orange juice, 2 shots of sparkling wine and ¼ cup of seltzer water. Another orange juice favorite is the Mimosa. You can either add some white wine or champagne to make any party a celebration. So fill up and raise your glass for this orange juice craze.
Margarita 1 shot of syrup, ½ of a lemon squeezed, 1 lime squeezed, 1 shot of tequila and ½ cup of ice. Blend up ice along with lemon and lime juice. At Troy Univesity, one of their favorite things to do is go to the local Mexican restraunt and have margaritas with friends. We created a simple margarita that will beat out any mexican restraunt and still keep to your diet plan.
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how to avoid that pesky Freshman 15 As college women, the most frightening thing about college is the Freshman 15. We all try to avoid it by crash diets or exercise overload, but in the end these vast measures only delay the weight gain. This is true because once you have reached your fitness goal, we all seem to slack off and we go back to those bad habits. For some of us though, the freshman 15 does not hit until you have reached your 3rd or 4th year of college and by that point the 15 pounds has doubled. College students are all about fast food and late night munchies. It is easier for you to grab Taco Bell in between classes or that bag of chips when you are pulling an all-nighter for a test than to make healthy meals for the week or to grab for fruits and vegetables. I know how hard it is to dedicate one day to make meals for the week or try and exercise every day. There are days where you hardly have time to take a breather let alone find time for a healthy lifestyle. Many college students have tried to have a healthy lifestyle, but have gone about it all wrong. They have starved themselves and poured everything into exercising to only find that their body is less healthy than before. Taking extreme measures will 48
not give you extreme results, it only makes it harder to make this a part of your lifestyle. There are some women who have done it all the right way. They have made healthier eating choices, even gone on popular diets that have worked for many others and spent an hour a day in the gym with no results. This leaves you feeling worse than before you started because you don’t know what else you could have done. We could tell you to exercise every day, twice a day or that you may only eat certain food at this time every day but let us tell you a secret‌ there is no proven science to guarantee you weight loss or a fit body. Every woman is made differently so each person reacts to different things. Just as we all react to weight gain differently the same goes for losing that weight. As one may just run each day for a month and lose 10 pounds another may dedicate the same time and commitment and only lose 3 pounds. Finding what works for your body is the best advice you can give anyone trying to lose weight. Once you have mastered how your body works, determined your strengths and weaknesses, and what exercises
and food choices work for you then you will find that the Freshman 15 just seems to melt away or never come at all. So change your lifestyle for the better by making healthier choices but also devote yourself into finding out what works best for your body and we promise you will love your body and your body will love you back!
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Add some floral fun to a fall party with these straws we scored off Etsy. This DIY gold and silver mix and match silverware all came from a local goodwill. What a cheap way to take your old silverware and upgrade it at little to no cost. Just tape off and cover the part you want to stay original and paint (or spray paint in our case) the rest. Let your paint dry and you have created a whole new look for that drab silverware.
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Paper Floral Straws (12 - $2) from AnnabelGray Shop on Etsy.com
We snagged these little chalkboards from a local store in Troy for adding a little southern touch to the party.
Blackboard Tin Sign ($4.50) at Perfectly Imperfect, Troy AL. or visit their online site at perfectlyimperfectshop.com
This is our Belle editors favorite piece of our dorm room makeover. The vintage camera adds a personal touch to a dorm room. By adding personal favorites to your room it makes it feel more at home and more of yours.
Vintage Camera, ($15) from Prattville Pickers in Prattville, Alabama
What is a picnic without a vintage picnic basket? Pack up your lunch and enjoy the wonderful fall weather. Here is a little secret, you can throw some paint on your basket and use it as a place to tuck away your blankets. Vintage Picnic Basket, ($24) from Troy Antiques located in Troy, Alabama
We took a study area and transformed it into something anyone could enjoy but how did we find a place with such old and beautiful brick? We didn’t, we just faked it! Belle found this “brick” wall from our local Lowe’s store and painted it with Annie Sloan Old White paint, destressed it a little and bam! This is a quick and easy way to transform a dorm or apartment without actually damaging or painting the walls! Brick Plywood, ($25 a sheet) can be found in any Lowe’s store Anne Sloan Paint ($27 a can), to find this product go to anniesloan.com and find your nearest reatiler.
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