Emporia State will celebrate 150 years of “changing lives” tomorrow, and, despite her “old age,” the university is looking just as fabulous as ever. Students, faculty, alumni and community members will enjoy a full day of festivities, and at night, they will mix and mingle at the Sesquicentennial Gala Celebration.
Student will play a big role at this black tie affair – greeting, directing, entertaining and informing guests. For those who unsure of what to wear, we’ve compiled some possible looks.
First, makeup. A simple base with some sweet blush is key. Keep the minimal look going. The eyes require only three products: a shimmery champagne eye shadow, black (slightly winged) liner and your favorite mascara. Feel free to change this look with any products you have lying around!
To begin, apply Revlon ColorStay Foundation and Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch concealer, topped with a Physician’s Formula Happy Booster rose blush. Jordan then groomed her brows and set them in place with a brow gel. Her eye-shadow is Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeshadow Stick in bulletproof beige, and her eyeliner is Master Precise by Maybelline in black. Her eyes are completed with CoverGirl’s Clump Crusher Mascara.
The showstopper in this look is definitely the lips. A pop of color makes this easy look seem like it took a lot of effort. We chose three different lip products based on personal preferences. The first is a gloss, the second is a matte lipstick and the last is balm stain. All of these products are available at Walmart, and all of them have a sort of staining quality so you don’t have to worry about touching up your lips throughout the day or night!
From top to bottom: Maybelline Super Stay 10 Stain Gloss in 120 Berry Heavenly, Flower Lipstick in LS3 and Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in 005 Crush.
Since you can’t go in your birthday suit, students are encouraged to wear black slacks or skirt with a dressy top. In this look, we have a black business skirt with a cheetah tank top tucked in, and we tied it all together with a black blazer. If you choose to wear a skirt, try to tough it out and wear heels to elongate your legs!
Rachel’s whole outfit can be found at New York & Company, and her heels are from Target.
If you can, try to show some ESU school spirit by incorporating a black and gold top. This top adds sparkle and more personality to the formal look. If you’re wearing slacks, finishing off the outfit with dressy flats is more than okay, and definitely more comfortable!
Rachel is wearing a blazer and slacks from New York & Company, and her top is from Macy’s.
To go more glam than business, wear a knee length semi-formal dress. Try to avoid being too flashy. This is a gala, not a school dance!
Rachel’s silver gala-appropriate dress is from Maurice’s.
We hope you enjoy the Founder’s Day festivities and rock whatever look you choose. We wish ESU another 150 years of changing lives.