Tracy Kornet & I have the absolute perfect guideline for determining if your clutch bag will be allowed in AT&T Stadium for Cowboys games. Here's a hint: all it takes is a piece of paper.
We also tackle the question: "Is the NFL's purse and policy anti-woman?"
Having said that, if you're simply going to any game (NFL, NBA, MLB, etc.) and not bringing a gaggle of kids, I ALWAYS suggest a small cross body bag. These allow you to keep your hands free to clap, cheer, drink, flirt, text and more. It's just easier.
Target has a stylish selection of cross body bags and clutches but the sizes are deceiving. Make sure the bag fits within the 5.5 x 8.5 restrictions. This Limited Edition Small Saddle Bag with Studs is biker-cool and perfect for a Cowboys game. A steal at $22.99.
Looking for something a little more luxe to fit the scene at AT&T Stadium? My friends at Bella Bag, an online luxury consignment reseller, have an entire blog dedicated to helping you find something that works.
Attending a Thursday night affair at MetLife Stadium to watch the
Giants? Then you would see the entire Fall handbag line from Chanel,
Louis Vuitton, Celine and more.
No more, my fancy NFL-loving friends! (of which there are many, btw).
The league has instituted a new policy limiting the size of handbags
and purses you can bring into ANY NFL stadium in effort make the games a
safer experience. When going to a Cowboys game in Arlington, you can bring a clutch purse that is 5.5" "tall" by 8.5" "wide". TIP: Use a folded piece of copy paper as a guide. You can also bring a clear plastic tote bag or 1-gallon resealable bag. Ugh. The
Cowboys website offers a good infographic explaining what can be brought into AT&T Stadium. The league has
an extensive FAQ page on its site, as well.
Heading out after a full day at the office and want to keep your makeup from looking tired and faded? You can, it's relatively easy and you don't need to reapply a full face.
I'm the queen of 12-hour makeup. I do it almost daily because my days start mid-morning and I need to be in high hair in makeup for various TV shoots. Take a look at my schedule this past Thursday and you'll see why I need long-lasting spackle.
11am shoot at Cowboys stadium
12:30 shoot at North Dallas high school
Anchor the Fan Sports Show from 6:30-7:30
Anchor sports for 10pm news on CBS
I applied my makeup at 9:30am and reapplied throughout the day with the last touch-up coming around 10:15pm.
You don't need to add more product or color, just freshen up what you already have on your face. More color, like eye shadow or concealer, simply looks layered-on and cakey. By adopting the less is more philosophy, you can look fresh-faced 12-hours later. (In the ensuing video, I applied more eye shadow because I was preparing for harsh TV lights. In the non-HD universe, you don't need to do that).
Here are a few more tips:
Start with a good eyeshadow primer to keep your eyeshadow from creasing. I use Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer Potion. Game Changer! It's $20 from Sephora. It's the bomb. It totally prevents your eyeshadow from getting stuck in those eyelid creases.
Work those lashes! Re-curl your eye lashes to open your eyes. Top off those curled lashes with a coat of mascara. If your lashes look clumpy, use an eyelash brush to separate them.
Highlight your hotness by dabbing a little highlighter on your face. The bow in your upper lip, your cheekbones or the tip of your nose. This simply adds a little pop that makes a difference.
Use lipgloss and a lip pencil instead of lipstick. Your face can look old lady-ish if you're reapplying lipstick every hour. Think color bleeding into those lip lines. Using lipgloss and a pencil keeps your lips looking younger, fresher and less cakey.
The video below illustrates those suggestions (and more) right before I head to the studio.
I feel like I'm late to this party, but this morning was as big a light bulb moment as I've had in a long time and it's all because I watched some of more interesting Super Bowl XLV commercials.
I didn't get the chance to watch much of the game because I was working on a story on the people who paid $200 to watch SB45 on the Party Plazas at Cowboys Stadium. They were stuck outside, in the cold rain and had to use portable, unisex toilets. EEEWWWWW. Some people even paid more than the $200 face value for the tickets, buying them on Ebay or from scalpers. Here is a link to my video blog about the experience.
So, this morning, still a little pre-coffee groggy but wanting to see what's going on in the world, I fire up the Ipad while still in bed. I go to my new favorite app, Flipboard. From the Huffington Post feed, I read a story about the 10 best Super Bowl commercials which provides YouTube links to each.
Maybe this is how you consume your visual media but this was a moment for me. I have gone from being upset I missed the ads, to recording them on a VCR, to the DVR to now watching them on an IPad screen at my leisure at any time of day I want.
That's the future. And it's kind of exciting.
Ironically, my favorite Super Bowl commercial was the most nostalgic: The NFL's Best Fans Ever commercial that used clips from some of our favorite sitcoms. Anything that incorporates Happy Days, The Sopranos, Seinfeld and Family Guy in one spot is a hit. I didn't even mind all the product placement.
You can actually view and vote for your favorite ad here.
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