Ronaldo Sale!

LADIES (and gents who buy goodies for your ladies), it's that moment you've all been waiting for...our top selling item is going ON SALE! on Monday, February 25 from 4-6 PM at ALL MG store locations. Get high fashion at a low price only at Material Girls! Did we mention that Y101 will be there and a percentage of sales go to Blair E. Batson? Even more reason to be at Material Girls on Monday! 

I know. We can't believe it, either! Pick up your jaw and head over to Material Girls at ANY location. We will be seeing you Monday!

Spring Trend: Black and White

Classy. Bold. Timeless. 

We have to admit that we did a little happy dance when we saw that black and white was a trend for spring 2013! Pair the looks (below) with a crystal headband, leather jacket and wedges. You can't go wrong with this look! What do you think about this spring trend? What trend would you like to see in our stores? 

All of these tops are available on our website! 

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TAILGATE READY AND FASHION APPROVED!

Wow!!!! I cannot believe this year is flying by so fast!!!! It has been crazy! I just got back from market and I hope all of my FAB customers are loving the new arrivals because this is my favorite time of the year!! I know I am always talking about the F’s in life, you remember, Fashion, Family, Friends, Food, Fun, and now one of the long awaited F’s that keeps getting better and better every year….FALL!!! I don’t know about y’alll but this Mississippi girl is ready for some COOL weather…oh and OF COURSE my BOOTS!!!!!

Fashion in the fall is so fun!!!! I am so READY to slip into all of my Fall favorites!!! Now, when I think of Fall I think of the fair, football, the leaves turning, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and all the wonderful things Fall brings to us each year! I love everything about Fall, one of the things Fall brings to my life is FOOTBALL!!! I don’t  know about y’all but I love to tailgate. It is the perfect time to hang out with friends and family and really enjoy all the F’s in life!! We all know the best part about football season is getting dressed up and going out to The Grove, District, Junction or where ever your tailgate may be.

 Material Girls has been on a mission to bring you the best fashion for this tailgate season! This year when it was time to have our Fall photo shoot for our advertising I even decided to go with a tailgate themed photo shoot!!!! I LOVE IT!!! We are going to be ringing those cowbells, cheering for the eagles, and singing Hotty Toddy this football season!!! The store is stocked with more game day outfits than ever before. Material Girls is even going be giving you discount cards for shopping for your tailgate outfits!! Come in any of our stores anytime between now and November 18^th and get your “Tailgate ready and Fashion approved” by Material Girls discount card!!!

I hope you ladies enjoy our SNEAK PEAK into our Tailgate fashion shoot!!!!

JOEY!

I am so excited to be releasing our new fragrance line! I didn’t think it would ever happen but I have been working on this for over a year now! I love perfumes, I can’t get enough. I have always wanted to design my own fragrance and about a year ago I had the chance to finally begin my very own fragrance line. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted in a fragrance but I did know that I wanted to be the one to pick and choose all the smells. I did some research and found tons of places that would send you several pre mixed scents to choose from but it just didn’t seem personal enough to me. So, I found the perfect place right here in Mississippi. I was able to meet with the lady and take her some of my favorite scents and she gave me some great ideas and now we have it perfected.  It is a cool, clean, and refreshing scent. I decided to go with the body splash to be more affordable. Oh, and I can’t forget to mention my FAV part of this line: It can also be used as a spray on your linens! Yes, ladies it is safe to spray on your linens and fabrics at home to give your house a fresh smell. 

The next step, after finding our scent, was giving it a GREAT NAME, “Joey”! Now, I am sure you are wondering where in the world I came up with the name Joey. Well, for those of you who know me know that my dad passed in 2006 in a boating accident. I had already opened Material Girls in Dogwood and was planning on making a trip to Hattiesburg with my dad to look at opening my second store when the accident happened. My dad was a huge influence on me as far as my business goes. Not a business decision goes by that I don’t stop and think “what would dad have done.” When it came time to name the fragrance I wanted it to be something meaningful. Not just a cute name but something that really could be close to my heart. I decided to name it after my dad “Joey.” I know I wouldn’t be where I am today without him and my mom. I am just so thankful to have this opportunity to share a little of my dad with all of you. I hope you love the fragrance and we can’t wait to see you at our Launch Party. 

XOXO 

Whitney

Joey Launch Party

Join us for sweet tea and sweet treats!! 

Thursday July 19 from 4pm till 6pm! 

BRANDS FOR A CAUSE

Hey ladies! I hope you are all having a FAB summer! Down in Mississippi we are learning the TRUE meaning of a HOT summer! Here at Material Girls we are always searching for the next big trend! Nothing makes us happier than announcing that we have found it!!! What is it you wonder???? Well, it is “shopping for a cause!” Now, if you ladies are anything like me, all shopping is for a good cause duh the “filling of my closet” is the best cause of ALL! Haha! No, but really doesn’t it make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside when you get to help someone in need! If you think the only way to do that is volunteering or donating money well we are here to set the record straight!!! You can help others and STAY ON TREND at Material Girls!!! Take a glance at a couple of our BRANDS FOR A CAUSE!!!!

Here we go!!!! FIRST "Lily and Laura Bracelets"

AHHH BRACELETS! I swear I cannot get ENOUGH of them!! These sweet little things are “Lily and Laura Bracelets!” They are beaded bracelets that are handcrafted by the village women in Nepal. Where is Nepal you ask? Nepal is a landlocked country between India and Tibetan region of China. Still confused? Well, Nepal is also the home of Mount Everest….the tallest mountain in the world!!

Here are a few pictures of the ladies making the bracelets! Yes, this is a roof top they love sitting on the roof top while they are making the FAB bracelets!

Proceeds from your purchase help to improve the lives of their families! The women of Nepal design and  hand crochet each bracelet bead by bead. These beautiful bracelets stretch and roll over your hand for a perfect fit on anyone!!!! Now, the only problem with these bracelets is deciding which colors to choose!!! Here are a few of our FAV ways to wear them!!!! We Hope you can stop by or call to order your Lily and Laura bracelet soon!!!!

Chunky necklace I think YES YES YES!!!! These are hand crafted necklaces from the Akola project. This is a non-profit enterprise in Uganda, East Africa that trains, empowers, and equips over 200 women to uplift the lives of their families and communities through income generating crafts! 

We are LOVING these new necklaces they are for a good cause and ON TREND! These jewelry sales equip the women with monthly income to provide food, medical care, and education for their families. Stop by and pick up your new chunky necklace and always remember the power of women! Here are a some of the ladies that are apart of the Akola Project!!! 

A few of our FAV pieces!!!! 

Stay tuned for more BRANDS FOR A CAUSE that are sure to impress!!! Never forget that life is much more than a picture! Life is never black and white struggles come in all shapes colors and forms! Never under estimate the power of HELPING even if is in a small way!! Small things can make BIG impacts!!! 

Memorial Day FUN!!

Hey Material Girls!!! I hope you all had a FAB long holiday weekend!!!! Nothing makes me more thankful for the “F’s” in life than Memorial Day. What are the “F’s” in life you wonder? Well, “Friends, Family, Fashion, and FOOD” of course. I love being able to spend time with my friends and family and enjoy some “M,M,M material girls eats!!” Yes, even fashionistas have to make time for FAB EATS!!!! I am excited to share with you some of my favorite summer dishes!!! Oh, and don’t worry I will also be explaining my fashion forward cooking threads too!!!! 

Okay...like I said before life wouldn't be possible without the "F's" in life!! I couldn't start this weekend without packing TONS of FAB fashions!!! Here is a glimpse of my suitcase as I got ready for my BEACH VACAY!!!! 

Okay Ladies! Breakfast is the MOST important meal of the day right???? I love starting my day with a FAB brunch with a view of the beach!!! What 5 star restaurant am I dinning at you ask??? Oh just my balcony no restaurant ladies!!! Yep, you heard it right I cooked this YUMMY breakfast burrito this morning!!!! I was the perfect start to our LONG BEACH DAY!!!! 

Friends on the beach ahh such a great way to spend this holiday weekend!!! Meet Kara, she is one of my best friends and was the special lady that got to enjoy those delish breakfast burritos this morning!!! Oh and fashionistas...Material Girls has a great selection of swim suits and headbands like the one I am wearing that are perfect for this Summer! 

No you are not imagining things this is Whitney and you guessed it Travis from THE BACHELORETTE!!!! Travis is always shopping for the girls in his life at Material Girls! I just love his sweet sister Clancy too! 

Pimiento and Cheese!!! Sunny days at the beach for sure call for a lunch you can throw in an ice chest!! I am LOVING pimiento and cheese this year!!!  PLUS orange is the new color of the season!!!! 

Hannah and I after we enjoyed our YUMMO sandwiches!!!!!!

I LOVE mini food!!!! Something about a mini-burger with 2 or 3 bites just seems so right!!! Little chicken mini's were SOO GOOD!!!                                     

I hear that you eat with your eyes??? I don't know how all of that works but this salad just LOOKS so good and it is just that GOOD!!!! Salads are perfect for summer cookouts!! This corn salad is so cool, colorful, and YUMMY!!!

Ladies, if you LOVE crab claws but don't want to mess up that beach body with all the fat from FRYING them then OMG.....these are your savior!!!!! Sautéed crab claws are a MUST!!!! Ahh so good!!! Secret is just add Italian  dressing  to the crab claws and they are a FAB treat!!!!    

  

TAN is right!!!! Can you tell it is our last day at the beach!!!! WOW, we had a great time!!!! These are my friends Candace, Jessie (Oxford Manager), Me, Kara, and Katherine!

Okay Material Girls! I hope you enjoyed this blog! Ladies, lets not forget the real reason for this wonderful holiday! It is a time we can be thankful for all of those men and women who serve for our country. Our America couldn’t be possible without these special men and women who put it all on the line for our FREEDOM!!! Take a little time and remember all of the brave soldiers that have fought for our country!!!

Enjoy Ladies! Don’t forget to always be “on trend!!!!!!”

HOW TO...

How to wear a summer sweater!

Okay ladies! What is the first thing you think of when you hear "SWEATER?" Most of you would say COLD WINTER MONTHS and we hope to have you thinking differently after reading this blog!!! Material Girls is here to set the record straight, sweaters are for ANY SEASON!!! I know for most of our fans we hear all the time how valuable those transition pieces are and a sweater is no different!!! All you fashionistas and tabloid lovers you may not be new to the trend but for all of our other loyal fans our MAIN goal to always bring you the latest trends! Hope you enjoy these fun summer sweater looks!

This is a great summer sweater! I love the oversized casual feel of this look and with a pop of neon! What more could you want?! This could definitily be a year round top! This sweater is $42.95

I think it is always fun to pair a summer sweater with jean shorts too! (shorts and sweaters are seen constantly on all our Favorite celeberites) I love this pair with the crochet waist line! These are freaking cute on and only $45.95

This is another Fabulous off the shoulder sweater! We are loving the color combo of this one! Perfect Summer look and only $39.95

This sweater is also a little cropped too! But the fringe makes a great statement!

Lilac star! This color is beautiful on! and would look great with white skinnies too! $39.95

Cut out sides gives it a funky feel!

Colored denim looked great with this cream sweater! Cream is always a more simple way to go! This look could go day to night easily! $42.95

Neutral wedges are a must too!!! These are a Perfect shoe to wear with all your Summer looks. $32.95

We were just in LOVE with this Neon Pink fringe summer sweater! It will definitily get some attention! $48.95

Thanks for reading our blog girls! We hope you are more confident that ever about this trend. We promise sweaters CAN be worn anytime of the year! Call today if you see a style you would like to bring home to your closet!

Love,

Whitney