Tip 3: The Perfect Shorts

DIY Turn Your Winter Jeans into Summer Shorts

First of all, I know we all have jeans in our closet that we just don’t wear anymore. It could be that they aren’t in style anymore, or that you just have new ones to replace them. But either way, grab a pair and some scissors and turn them into the perfect pair of jean shorts that can accompany you to the pool. 

What you will need:

• A pair of old jeans 
• From your closet, or take a trip to the local Goodwill and find some “mom jeans”
• Scissors
• Chalk (or something else to mark the jeans with)
• Knife 
• Cheese grater 

Directions:

1. Try on your jeans! (Take some pictures if they are mom jeans, it’s good for a laugh)
2. Mark where you want to cut them with the chalk. I found that about 2 inches down the inside seam was a good place.
3. Start cutting. I found that cutting at a diagonal was the best (longer inside seam, diagonal up to the outside seam).

4. Cut one leg, and then fold over and follow the same cut on the other leg. Don’t worry about making it perfect. 

5. Once you have it cut, lay them out and figure out where you want them to fray.

6. Take the knife and make cuts in different directions where you want to destroy the jeans. I cut the pockets, and the bottoms of the shorts.
7. Take the cheese grater and rub it around the knife cuts. It will help destroy them.
8. Once your happy, throw them in the washer and dryer and it will help with the fraying.
9. Ta-da!

Let us know how these turn out if you decide to make them!

PINK love <3

Post-Spring Break Dance Pool Party!

Just because Spring Break technically ends on March 10th, doesn't mean the party is over! We have been working hard to bring your our biggest event yet! On Saturday, March 16th from 12:30 pm- 3:00 pm, we will be hosting a Dance Pool Party at Gainesville Place with Rent the Runway UF, Her Campus UFL, HerMANual, and Shoptiques at UF! (Talk about a college-girl's paradise ♥)

Mark your calendars and get ready for live music brought to you by DJ Red Alert, FREE food and drinks, tons of FREE PINK product, games, dancing and so much more! We are still waiting on confirmation for a few HUGE additions to this event, so stay tuned!!

The first 25 girls at the gate will get a super pretty VS PINK makeup bag! Other freebies include bras, panties, beach towels, body lotion, water bottles, low-back tee's, sunglasses and much more!

Make sure you: 

• Like our Facebook page in order to get into the event! 
• Follow us on Instagram (@UF_PINK) and Twitter and hashtag #ufpinkdanceparty throughout the event.
• Like all of our other participating organization's Facebook pages.
• Get your Spring Break PINK gear and get ready to dance! 

Things to know:

• RTS routes to Gainesville Place include: 34, 35, 36 & 38.
• This event is an alcohol free event.
• Gainesville Place is located at 2800 SW 35th Place.

If you want to find out about some AWSOME organizations on campus and have an amazing time with all of your friends, then this is where you want to be! We are so, so excited for this amazing event and can't wait to see you all!

PINK Love ♥

The Perfect Spring Break Week ♥: Tip 2- The Perfect, Most Refreshing Drink

Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade

We personally love the sparkling part of the lemonade, because when you are laying by the pool, nothing is more refreshing than something bubbly! Ice cold and carbonated <3

What you need:

1. Strawberry Syrup

• 1 cup of chopped strawberries
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of cold water
• 1 pinch of salt 

 2. Lemonade

• 1 cup of VERY hot water
• 2/3 cup of sugar
• 1 ¼ cup of FRESHLY squeezed lemon juice
• 4 ½ cups of sparkling water (the kind with bubbles)

Directions:

1. To make the strawberry syrup, combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, cold water and salt in a blender or food processor (if you use a blender, you will have to work harder to make it a puree).
2. Put the strawberry puree through a strainer to remove the seeds. Be sure to press down on the mixture, you want to get as much of the liquid as possible. 
3. To make the lemonade, mix the hot water and sugar in a large pitcher until the sugar is dissolved. 
4. Mix in the lemon juice and the sparkling water. Then mix in the strawberry puree. 
5. To serve, rub the rim of a glass with a lemon and dip in sugar (you want the sugar lined rim, it tastes so good!). Add ice to the glass and pour in your lemonade! ENJOY!

Love PINK ♥ 

The Perfect Spring Break Week ♥:Tip 1 – The Perfect Snack

UF PINK wants you to have the perfect spring break, and we have the tips to give you the perfect week! Be prepared for a different post each day leading up to Spring Break and get excited!

Tip 1 – The Perfect Snack

Chocolate Covered Strawberries Filled with Cheesecake

What you need:

• A carton of strawberries (they are on sale now at Publix!)
• Cheesecake filling (or you can make your own, but that seems stressful)
• Chocolate for dipping (Baker’s Chocolate melts better)

Directions (don’t worry, it’s easy):

1. Wash the strawberries.

2. Core the strawberries. I found it easier to cut the tops off and then cored them with a knife. But if you have an easier way, then do it!! (And let us know!)

3. Put the cheesecake filling in a plastic bag and cut the tip off. 

4.Squeeze the cheesecake filling into the cored strawberries (trust me, you want as much cheesecake filling in there as possible, it makes them SUPER rich). 

5. Melt the chocolate. I melted it in the microwave, put it in for 30 seconds and stir after each time until it is completely melted. 

6. Dip the rounded end of each strawberry into the chocolate and put on a plate.

• Don’t dip the side with the cheesecake or the filling might spill out. 

7. Drizzle any leftover chocolate over the cheesecake side.

8. Let the final product sit in the freezer for 30 minutes and you are ready to eat! 

Let us know how this tasty treat turns out! 

PINK Love,

Katie-Street Team

Spring Break DIY Bathing Suit Cover-up

Despite what the latest cold front to hit Gainesville might lead you to believe, spring break is right around the corner. Dust off your bikinis and flip-flops because we have less than two weeks to be beach-ready! 

You’ve already purchased your latest VS PINK bathing suit and beach bag, so the only thing you’re missing is a cute cover-up to go along with it. Get some of your girls together and DIY using this tutorial from the blog Adventures of a Middle Sister.

Materials:

• 1 T-shirt at least one size bigger than you usually wear 
• Needle and thread in a similar color

Step 1: Lay your shirt flat. Cut the sleeves off about ¼ inch below the underarm seam. Save them for later!

Step 2: Flip your shirt to the back and make the sleeve holes bigger only on the back side (this makes your shirt more of a racerback).

Step 3: Flip the shirt back to the front and cut the entire collar off about an inch lower than the seam. You may end up cutting more off depending on how low you want the front to be.

Step 4: On the back, cut a straight, horizontal line below the collar completely through the racerback, but don’t panic! Cut the bottom part into three strips that line up with the bottom of the cuts you made from the sleeves.

Step 5: Tug the strips to make them a bit longer and braid up to the top. Sew them together so the braid doesn’t come undone.

Step 6: Sew the braid to the center of the back of your collar. Cut a piece from one of the leftover sleeves and use it to tie around where the braid meets the collar. Make sure you sew it in place.

So in one afternoon you can take an oversized shirt and make it into a super cute cover-up perfect for the pool or the beach! Layer it over your best bikini, grab some sunscreen and have a perfectly PINK spring break!

PINK love,

Alexa Gedigian, Street Team Member

Valentine's Day Wishlist: PINK Please!

Roses are red, 

Violets are blue. 

Valentine’s Day is coming, 

Does he know what to get you?

With the special day quickly approaching, you’re trying to decide what to get for your guy. More importantly, you’re trying to decide how to drop a few subtle hints for what your guy should get you. Not to worry. The new PINK mini cheeksters, tank tops and limited-edition bras are sure to spice up any Valentine’s Day (and night).

Guys love a girl who exudes confidence, and our new mini cheeksters will have you feeling super sexy. They are the perfect undies for any date-night outfit. Other options are the lace back bikini and hipster panties. With sayings like “Make a move” and “Let’s make out,” these statement panties are sure to capture his attention. 

The PINK limited-edition Valentine’s Day bra is another perfect gift for any girl. The vibrant color and deep plunge are great for any shape and skin tone. The unique design pushes the girls up from the sides, making any top look extra special. And, the rhinestones hearts are perfect for getting into the Valentine’s Day spirit. 

But if your guy still isn’t sold on buying you a new bra or pair of panties for the lovey-dovey holiday, suggest that he get you a racerback tank or baseball tee. These shirts are really comfortable and versatile, so they can be worn any day of the year. 

Even if your guy has no idea of what to get you this Valentine’s Day, point him in the direction of Victoria’s Secret’s PINK, and he’ll be sure to walk away with a gift you’ll love. 

PINK Love,
Michelle- Street Team Member

Cupid's Cheekster Challenge!

 Roses are red, violets are blue,

If you love PINK, we have a cheekster for you! 

Join us this Valentine's Day and get a super cute mini-cheekster! Heres how it will work:

1. Follow us on our Pinterest account (not just one board). 
2. Be one of the first 70 girls to repin our pin and come to our secret location to retrieve your panty!

We will upload a cheeky pin that will tell you the location (on campus) that we will be at 10:30 am! You will repin that pin and then come meet us on campus to pick up your mini cheekster and Valentine's Day treat (it may or may not be pink puppy chow)! 

The mini cheekster is the perfect Valentine's Day panty, so make sure you come out and get one!

See you Thursday! 

PINK Love,

Aryanna