It’s that time of year again when the sun starts to shine, flowers begin to bloom…and the madness starts to set in. The brackets are in. The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tourney games have become. There have already been buzzer beaters, upsets and even some bracket busters! Now all that’s missing is some fabulous fashion!

Now, when I hear the term “The Big Dance” I can’t help but think about super cute new outfits and what I am going to wear! I’ve already given you 32 March Madness Looks that were fashionable and basketball watching friendly but now it’s time for some more great March Madness fashion!

Did you know that Stiletto Sports has it’s own product line as well? And for March Madness 2o10, we custom designed some very special tees for in honor of the brackets and for the love of basketball!

All designs you see below are available in just about every kind of tee, tank, or hoodie imaginable! Everything on Zazzle is customizable which I absolutely love! So if you like the design but you hate the way your arms look in a tank top, just scroll through the tee choices and select the baseball tee or long-sleeved tee instead! Or if you are going to be somewhere warm but love the “Office Bracket” hoodie, make it into a tank!

Also, all the designs are available in mugs, license plates, bumper stickers, pet fan gear…… you get the idea! The only limit is how many shoes you are allowed to have in your house!

I love A Good Cinderella Story

Always root for the underdog? Love when the No. 15 seed upsets the No. 2? Show your love for the Cinderellas of the college basketball tournament with the Stiletto Sports “I love a good Cinderella Story” tee!

A vintage-inspired ringer t-shirt, made for women. 5.8 ounce combed, ring-spun 100% cotton. Super soft 1×1 baby rib knit. Contrasting 2″ neck and sleeve binding. Coverstitched 2″ bottom baby hem. Custom contoured fit that clings to the body.

This design is also available in mugs!

I Love a Good Cinderella Story Coffee Mug and Travel Coffee Mug

Office Bracket Priceless Sweatshirt

Ever win the office pool even though you picked all your teams just because of mascot, school colors…or because there was a hot guy? Who cares! You won fair and square! Flaunt your win all year round with this Stiletto Sports March Madness “Office Bracket” Sweatshirt!

A stylish take on the hooded classic. 100% super-soft baby rib cotton, combed for comfort. Durable double-stitched bottom hem, armholes, and hood. NOTE: Sizes run small. Order 1 to 2 sizes larger for looser fit. Made in USA by American Apparel.

Office Bracket Pool Priceless Mug

I’ll show you my brackets

Just because you love college basketball and rock the March Madness brackets doesn’t mean you have to rock basketball fashion! This fun and flirty tee is perfect for fashionista sports fans!

A classic spaghetti strap tank top. 100% super soft ring-spun cotton, bound-on self-trim neckline and straps. Double-needle stitched bottom hem, side-seamed with custom contoured fit. Made by Bella. NOTE: Sizes run extremely small. Order 1 to 2 sizes larger than normal. Imported.

I watch College Basketball….players

Irony never goes out of style!  Be a March Madness goddess with this “I Watch College Basketball…Players” Tee! The tee features the Stiletto Sports signature stiletto cleat with the basketball heart and cheekily proclaims, sure you watch basketball…. but really for the players!

The classic long-sleeve t-shirt, made just for women. Pre-shrunk 5.0 ounce 100% combed, ring-spun cotton, super-soft baby jersey knit. Coverstitched 3/4″ bottom hem and sleeve opening. Custom contoured fit.

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When I told my friend I couldn’t hang out the other night because I was working on my “What to wear for March Madness” article she said, “Um, do you have to wear something special?”

Of course not!

But just becauase this big dance is all about basketball games, doesn’t mean the fashion has to be basketball jerseys and jeans!

In fact, since the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament (aka March Madness) is colloquially called “The Big Dance” I thought it would be fun to find dresses and flirty fashion looks that were casual enough for game day, yet cute enough for fashionistas!

I will admit the number one march madness look is a college team jersey. Why? Well it shows team spirit AND girls look hot in jerseys! But I pair my one and only jersey with a short flippy, cheerleader inspired white skirt instead of jeans:

Don't I look cute?

But if you hate rocking  jerseys, check out these other March Madness inspired looks! Click on any photo to get ordering info!

My Super Sweet Sixteen

Sixteen Super Sweet mix-and-match pieces that are casual and fun. Comfy hoodies and flirty graphic tees and tanks make the perfect layered look. Pair them with cropped jeans or flirty skirts. Put away your stilettos (gasp!) and trade them for some spring inspired wedges, boldly colored flats or fashion athletic shoes! And don’t forget to accessorize!

More Aeropostale…

Going Dancing!

Irony never goes out of style! Instead of focusing on the teams or the basketball theme of March Madness, highlight the dancing! A unique “dance with me” or even a DWTS tee with leggings and ballerina flats give a quirky, lighthearted spin to the tourney and basketball fashion! Guaranteed to make everyone smile! Oh and it’s a great excuse to add a pop of hot pink to the tourney!

More Forever 21…

TEAM RELATED LOOKS

Now, I couldn’t do a look for every team in the tourney (remember there are 64 teams…..) So I just picked a few for examples. The key to March Madness team looks is color palatte. You gotta rock the team colors! But just because your team is bright orange and blue, doesn’t mean you have to look like you dressed in the dark!

Rock Chalk Jayhawks!

The Kansas Jayhawks are seeded No. 1 in the country and many fans (and experts) think that no other team can take them down this year. And I’m not just saying that becaue they are my personal favorite college team!

So how do you be a Rock Chalkin’ Jayhawks fan? Think red and blue. Think Dorothy. Think plaids.
I love the idea of wearing a red and blue plaid dress and adding a Victoria’s Secret Jayhawk’s sweatshirt over it when it gets chilly! VS also has cute tees with hearts all over them and in the hearts are the team logos.

More Victoria’s Secret…

Go Green! Go White!

The Michigan State Spartans took the 2009 Men’s Tournament by storm and became the Cinderella Story of the year. And what girl doesn’t love a good Cinderella story? Show your green and white spirit with a casual green sundress layered with a white cardigan. Super casual but the accessories really pull the look all together!

More Lee Angel…

Hook ‘em Horns!

Texas is all about going big and bold! And bright orange is about as bold as it can get! Ranked No. 8 this year, the Longhorns battle with No. 9 ranked Wake Forest is sure to be a great game! Show your team spirit in fashion forward casual look!

More Puma…

Go ‘Cuse!

Syracuse’s 6 overtime battle with UConn in the Big East Quarterfinal in 2009 was one of the best sports moments of the year. No, it wasn’t part of the actual March Madness tournament but it was still an amazing game! This year the Orangemen are seeded No. 1 and they are ready to win again!

More Forever 21…

Kentucky Wildcat

Show your inner Wildcat by supporting Kentucky in the tourney! I can’t say I’m a big UK fan, but I do love Coach John Calipari! These looks range from super casual to bold and in your face. The wild geo-metric design dress is sure to draw all eyes on you instead of the big screen!

More Victoria’s Secret…

Angelic Blue Devil

Forget Devilish! Show your blue blood with angelic looks like babydoll dresses and patent leather flats in Duke blue!

More Aldo…

UNC Tar Heels

UNC’s arch rivals Duke may be the elite private university, but when I think of the Tar Heels, I think of preppy chic. I think baby blue and white stripes. I think argyle. Maybe because their basketball team is one of the most storied programs in the NCAA.
But… sadly….UNC did not make the tourney this year. For the first time, like, ever. But that’s no reason to not give love to the 2009 champs!

More Eddie Bauer…

Stiletto Sports “I Watch Basketball….Players”

Looking for more great March Madness looks? Check out HalftimeDesigns by Stiletto Sports contributing writer Megan Wood

And coming ASAP, the Stiletto Sports Official March Madness looks!

What To Wear for the Big Dance: Over 32 Great March Madness Looks is a post from: Stiletto Sports

Congrats once again to the New Orleans Saints for their outstanding Super Bowl win over the Indianapolis Colts! It was a great game! Now it’s time for some great Super Bowl XLIV championship merchandise!

Before the Big Game, we launched a new section of Stiletto Sports Official Merchandise: The Stiletto Bowl XLIV which pitted a New Orleans Saints Stiletto against an Indianapolis Colts Stiletto! Because the Stiletto Bowl merchandise was so popular, I thought we should do a whole Stiletto Bowl Championship line! It’s full of all sorts of fun merchandise celebrating the New Orleans Saints Big Game win!

All the products are produced through Zazzle so you can fully customize them! Don’t like ringer tees? No problem! You can make it into a tank top!

Stiletto Bowl XLIV Championship Tees

I already posted the Stiletto Bowl XLIV Championship Tees which say “if the shoe fits, get a ring to match” Quarterback Drew Brees is featured on the front as he was the Super Bowl MVP but there were so many other key players! The back pays tribute to Jeremy Shockey, Reggie Bush and the other game MVPs. Tracey Porter’s interception and ensuing touchdown really clinched the win. Plus, Garrett Hartley, the 23-year old newbie kicker (he’s only been in like 13 games), totally kicked the Colt’s kicker’s ass!

New Orleans Saints Super Bowl XLIV World Championship Travel Mugs

Now the fan favorite “If the Shoe Fits, Get a Ring to Match” saying is available on travel mugs! Take your Saints Who Dat? spirit everywhere you go! The signature cleat on the front features Drew Brees’ No. 9 and the cleats on the back show love to the other Saints MVPs: Reggie Bush (25) Jeremy Shockey (88) and Pierre Thomas (23). (If there is another player you would like to see featured, please shoot me an email or leave me a comment below and I’ll be happy to make you one with your favorite Saints player!)

New Orleans Saints Super Bowl XLIV World Championship Coffee Mugs

If you like the Saints Stiletto Bowl Championship travel mugs, you will love the coffee mugs! These are fully customizable too! You can get them in 11oz or, if you are coffee addict like myself and Mike from Daily Shot of Coffee, you can get it in 15 oz! You can even add a two tone color on the inside and the ringer too.

New Orleans Saints Super Bowl XLIV World Championship Keychains & Magnets

New Orleans Saints Super Bowl XLIV World Championship Bumper Sticker

Pimp your ride in Saints love—in style! This bumper sticker features 5 Stiletto Sports Signature Football Cleats for Drew Brees, Reggie Bush, Jeremy Shockey, Pierre Thomas and Tracey Porter!

Custom Designed New Orleans Saints Super Bowl XLIV World Championship Gear from Stiletto Sports is a post from: Stiletto Sports

Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints for totally kicking ass and winning Super Bowl XLIV! They defeated the big bad Peyton Manning and his Indianapolis Colts and I couldn’t be happier about it! It was an amazing game—for once the game was actually better than the Super Bowl commercials!

Because our Stiletto Bowl XLIV shirts were such a huge hit, I thought I better make a Stiletto Bowl Champions tee to celebrate the Saints Super Bowl Win!

The front of the Super Bowl World Champs tee features the Stiletto Sports Signature Football Cleat dyed Old Gold and Black with Saints QB Drew Brees’ number 9 emblazed on it. Under the Saints Stiletto it reads “if the shoe fits…..”

And on the back the sentence finishes “Get a Ring to Match.” The back features 5 stiletto cleats with the Saints MVPs like Reggie Bush (25), Jeremy Shockey (88), Pierre Thomas (23), Tracey Porter (22. His interception and touchdown sealed the Saints victory!) and the young kicker who had a rock star first Super Bowl appearance, Garrett Hartley (5).

Celebrate the 2009 NFL World Champions New Orleans Saints all year in these fun, fashionable football tees!

Oh, and since the shirt is made by Zazzle, it’s fully customizable! You can get it in long sleeve, hoodies, ringer tees, no-ringer tees, tanks…… you can even make it into a mug!

Don’t forget to check out the rest of the Stiletto Bowl XLIV World Champions Gear that pays tribute to the Saints!

Stiletto Bowl XLIV Champion Tee by StilettoSports

Stiletto Bowl XLIV Champion baseball Tee by StilettoSports

Stiletto Bowl XLIV Champion Tank Top by StilettoSports

Stiletto Bowl XLIV Champion Hoodie by StilettoSports

Stiletto Bowl XLIV by StilettoSports

New Orleans Saints Super Bowl XLIV World Championship Tees is a post from: Stiletto Sports

**updated: Since the New Orleans Saints just won Super Bowl XLIV, we created a whole new Stiletto Bowl XLIV Championship Line that features the World Champion Saints!

To so many people, the Super Bowl is more about the party than it is about the game! It is, afterall, the biggest party day of the year! And for me, a party is all about the fashion and what I am going to wear! I’ve already given you 14 Super Bowl Party Outfit Ideas that were fashionable and football watching friendly and even some great Super Bowl Tees from Halftime Designs.

Did you know that Stiletto Sports has it’s own product line as well? And for Super Bowl XLIV, we custom designed some very special tees to honor both the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints!

All designs you see below are available in just about every kind of tee, tank, or hoodie imaginable! Everything on Zazzle is customizable which I absolutely love! So if you like the design but you hate the way your arms look in a tank top, just scroll through the tee choices and select the baseball tee or long-sleeved tee instead! Or if you are going to the game in Miami and it’s going to be hot (if this cold spell we are having in Florida finally leaves, of course) and you love the “I’m No Saint” hoodie, make it into a tank!

Also, all the designs are available in mugs, license plates, bumper stickers, pet fan gear…… you get the idea! The only limit is how many shoes you are allowed to have in your house!

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Super Bowl Matchup Tees

Stiletto Bowl XL IV Tee: Peyton’s Colts vs. Drew’s Saints

Any time there is a key NFL or even college matchup, the logo is always the two team logo helmets facing each other like they are about to go to battle!

Forget the ugly helmets! Welcome to the Stiletto Bowl XLIV! These tees are flirty, fun and fashionable! How often do you see that in a football tee?

Each stiletto is done in team colors for the Colts (blue) and Saints (Old Gold) The Indianapolis Colts Stiletto features QB Peyton Manning’s number, 18, and the Saints has QB Drew Brees’ number 9. ***If you are are a big Reggie Bush fan, we can absolutely make you a shoe with his number instead, just let us know! also available in tees, tanks, long sleeve tees, baseball tees and hoodies!)

Stiletto Bowl XLIV Colts v. Saints Apron

Be the Super Bowl Party hostess with the mostess in a Stiletto Bowl XLIV apron! You can whip up all the tasty snacks, yummy burgers, and NFL Cocktails and look Football Party Chic at the same time!

Super Bowl Team Specific Tees

Geux Saints! Stiletto Bowl XLIV

Show your love for the Mardi Gras city and it’s beloved Saints with this New Orleans Geux Saints! Stiletto Bowl Tee! The signature Stiletto Sports Stiletto features Drew Brees’ number 9 for extra team love!

(also available in tees, tanks, long sleeve tees, baseball tees and hoodies!)

If the Shoe Fits… New Orleans Saints Super Bowl XLIV Tee

These fitted ladies tees are perfect for the football loving fashionistas and shoe-aholics! On the front, the shirt features the signature Stiletto Sports Stiletto cleat in Old Gold and Black with New Orleans Saints’ QB Drew Brees’ number. Underneath it says “If the shoe fits…”

And on the back, the saying finishes “Get a ring to match!” honoring the Saints run for the Super Bowl XLIV championship ring! The back also features the Gold Stilettos with the numbers of all the Saints MVPs: Reggie Bush (25), Jeremy Shockey (88), Pierre Thomas (26) and Devery Henderson (19).

Indianapolis Colts Stiletto Bowl XLIV

Show your love for Peyton Manning and his Indianapolis Colts in this flirty Super Bowl XLIV tank! The tank features the Stiletto Sports Stiletto Cleat in Colts Blue with Manning’s #18. also available in tees, tanks, long sleeve tees, baseball tees and hoodies!)

“I’m No Saint!” Indianapolis Colts Stiletto Bowl XLIV

This Super Bowl Hoodie is fun, flirty and absolutely perfect for any Colts fan! The front reads “I’m No Saint” in blue and on the back is the signature Stiletto Sports Stiletto Cleat in Colts Blue with Peyton Manning’s number 18 on it.  (also available in tees, tanks, long sleeve tees, baseball tees and hoodies!)

Super Stiletto Bowl XLIV Commemorative Mugs!

Geux Saints! New Orleans Stiletto Bowl Mug

Drink a toast to the Saints Super Bowl XLIV run every morning with this custom designed mug. One side features the Drew Brees Stiletto Cleat and the other side says “Geux Saints!”

Stiletto Bowl XLIV

Forget the Super Bowl and it’s logos that pit two NFL team helmets against each other! This is the Stiletto Bowl XLIV! One side pays tribute to the Colts and the other to the Saints!

“I’m No Saint” Indianapolis Colts Stiletto Bowl Mug

The cheeky “I’m no Saint” catchphrase from the hoodie above is also available on the colts Stiletto Bowl Mug!

And if you are like me and not partial to either team in the Super Bowl, there is always the Stiletto Sports Signature Red Stiletto Cleat merchandise!

Super Bowl XLIV Custom Designed Colts & Saints Fashion Tops from Stiletto Sports is a post from: Stiletto Sports

Last week I gave you 14 Football Party Outfit Ideas that featured all sorts of Super Bowl looks and accessories.

Now that we know that the Indianapolis Colts are taking on the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV I wanted to give you some team specific fun, fashion options!

Haltime-Designs is one of my favorite websites for unique football fashions! Their tees are super cute, flirty and football fanatic friendly. And now, they are Super Bowl Chic!

Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl XLIV “Coltini Tee”

Forget the olive and a stirrer! The Colts logo makes a perfect Coltini! And since the Coltini Tee is powered by Cafe Press, the unique Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl design is available on all sorts of different styles of tees, tanks and hoodies! You can even get the Coltini on pet dishes and drinkware!

New Orleans Saints Super Bowl XLIV “Saints Hurricane Tee”

The Saints Hurricane Tee captures the Mardi Gras spirit of New Orleans and the team colors of their beloved Saints! Chic, fun and “Go Team!” all at the same time! Love it! And this design is also available in all different styles and products!

And hey, if you don’t want to show love to either team (like me since I hate the Saints for beating the Cardinals and hate the Colts for beating the Jets) you can rock a Stiletto Sports Super Bowl XLIV Tee instead!

Stay tuned, the official Stiletto Sports Super Bowl Merchandise will be up soon!

Super Chic Super Bowl XLIV Fan Fashion from Halftime Designs is a post from: Stiletto Sports

Have a closet full of clothes but still Don’t know what to wear to a football party? That’s okay, you are not alone!

Since Stiletto Sports launched last year it has generated tons of traffic from people looking to learn all about football and basketball. But one of the biggest questions people ask me is: I’m going to a football party, what should I wear? And with Super Bowl XLIV only a few weeks away, I’m getting asked almost daily for great football party fashion ideas.

Ladies, I understand your pain. When I hear the word party I think super cute party dress, a fabulous pair of stilettos, lots of sparkly jewelry and spending hours in front of the mirror doing my hair and make up.
But throw the word “football” in front of party and my visions of pretty party dresses are suddenly replaced with visions of jeans, tees and, gasp, sneakers.

But sports fan fashion has come a long way from the days of grubby sneakers and baggy tees! Even replica jerseys now come in pink and are form fitted for the female body.

And just because you are going to a party where 90% of the attention is going to be on big t.v., doesn’t mean you can’t look fabulous and grab that other 10% of attention!

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest party days of the year and by far the best football party of the season. It’s never too early to start planning what great recipes to serve or what fabulous outfit you are going to wear! I’ve come up with 14 look-books powered by ShopStyle.com to give you some ideas on how to look fabulous for any football party. Click on any pick to get ordering info or find out what store near you has the look!

Jersey Girl

Jersey Fashion Tees make a perfect fashion statement at any football party. They don’t pledge allegiance to any team so you don’t have to worry about pissing off fans of the other team, but they give the illusion that you are a Football Savvy Diva! Pair the fashion jersey tee with a glittery or embellished pair of jeans to dress it up and throw in some accessories like a unique bag or stylish flats!

But if you dress like a football know-it-all you better be able to play the part! Make sure you can speak intelligently about football players and all the crazy football rules by checking out the Stiletto Sports Girl’s Guide to Football!

Fantasy Football Flirt

Flirty Fashion Jersey Tees are super cute and with sayings like “Call Me” or “Kiss Me,” you will definitely pull all eyes from the football game on the t.v. onto you! Pair them with a pair of your best fitting, “doesn’t my butt look great and my legs look super long” jeans and a pair of fun football cleat inspired wedges!

Gridiron Goddess*

There are all sorts of football jersey dresses, usually team specific and a bit, um, spandexy and clingy. But this jersey inspired dress is fun, flirty and ultra girly without being super tight or hoochie. The distressed layered look adds a fun couture twist to the typical casual jersey look! Make it stand out with pops of color in your accessories.

Name inspired by Gridiron Goddess

The “You Go Team!” Cheerleader

Have a favorite team? Let the crowd know! Throw on a cute team jersey tee and pair it with a fun flirty skirt instead of jeans. Add some cute fashion sneakers or fuzzy boots to keep it casual. And don’t forget a bright pop of color in your bag and jewelry!

Team Color Coordinated

College football fans know that the best thing to wear to a game is your team colors. I’m not sure they even let you in a college stadium if you aren’t rocking the fan color of the day. But the same look applies to the NFL, even if it’s not as strickly enforced! Each team has a dominant color, a secondary “accent” color and an alternate color. Pick your favorite and buid your look around that color. Coordinate your tee with your bag and shoes and add some layering pieces to pull it all together in a fashionable way! Don’t forget the distressed demin!

Unsportmanlike Attire

Can’t Pick a team? No problem! How about you pick a Twilight Leading man instead? Add some humor to your football party with a Team Edward or Team Jacob tee! Still sporty chic, but with a fun, ironic twist! (This is in no way influenced by the fact that I finally read the Twilight series and saw the movies for the first time only a few weeks ago and am now totally obsessed…)

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Jerseys and jersey tees aren’t the only football fashion available for a party! There are plenty of other sporty chic looks for true football loving fashionistas!

Think Pink

With all the negativity surrounding Pink Jersey Wearing Fans, what’s a pink loving girl to do? Seriously! Since Jessica Simpson started rocking her pink Tony Romo jersey at the Dallas Cowboys games, the backlash has been intense. For years female fans have been looking for a fun, fashionable PINK way to show some team love but now, if you rock the pink jersey, you won’t be getting much love thrown back atcha. A lot of fans think the only way you are a true fan is if you rock the teams true colors and the pink somehow symbolizes that you know nothing about the game. Which is crap. I rock pink jerseys and I know football!

But if you fear the “true fans” here is a great alternative for pink lovers! A comfy, casual layered look with fushia as the star color. Works great if you don’t have an alliegance to either team in the game. Pair the wide leg demin with fashion sneakers and add some fabulous jersey and you have a great football party look.

Football Fashionista

Football game days tend to go from day to night, posing a major fashion crisis: You need the perfect day-to-night outfit to party in! Dark denim is definitely the way to go if you need a look to last through the hours. Pair it with a bright colored top and a pair of ultra-fabulous wedges or low Mary-Jane heels to complete the semi-casual look. And find a funky bag to pull it all together!

Quarterback’s Girlfriend

Think of Gisele or even Jessica Simpson. They don’t rock sweats and baggy shirts on game day! Sure they might show some love with a jersey but these fashionistas are known for their glamour and style! Wear denim trousers/pants instead of boring old blue jeans!  A tailored jacket and trendy top adds a soft-feminine feel to the look. For the feet, a pair of lush heeled boots. And of course, some oversized glasses so you can be incognito with the paparazzi!

Sporty Spice

Just because you don’t heart pink, stilettos and skirts doesn’t mean you have to be a slouch on game day! There are plenty of sporty chic looks to keep you comfy and fashionable! An argyle, striped or novelty hoodie look great over tanks and teess. Jeans are key to this look so make sure you find the perfect ones. Grunchy or over-baggy jeans will negate the cuteness of the top! You can use fashion sneakers but I recommend a pair of flat boots in a cool color like olive. Or even sweater boots. Something uniqe and a little edgy to make this look spicy!

Hot Chick in the Huddle*

Another hurdle of football party fashion is that the games take place in the coldest seasons of the year. Hard to look cute when you are all bundled up! This off-the-shoulder flair-sleeved details add a feminine twist to the chunky cable knit sweater. Layer it over a tank for hints of color and of course, your favorite pair of jeans. This look is all about the accessories. A fun beanie cap or newsboy-style hat, flashy ring, colored sneakers, oversized bags or maybe a striped scarf will make this look your own and keep you warm!

Name inspired by Chicks in the Huddle

TailGate-Crasher

If you are going to tailgate, you gotta look fabulous doing it! Tailgating is the ultimate fan favorite sport! Thousands of people just chilling around the stadium waiting for the game to start and totally checking you out! Now, I will admit this might not be the best outfit for tailgating throughout football season since, depending on where the stadium is, it can be pretty dang icy outside, but since the Super Bowl is in Miami this year, you can totally get away with it!

A few tips for tailgating fashion:

1. be comfy from head to toe! Pack a cute little hat and make sure you wear sneakers, comfy boots or some fashiony flats. As a stiletto girl myself, I know how hard it is to trade your fave heels for some flats but it is definitely worth it for a tailgate!
2. And wear multiple layers. The weather in the fall/winter changes quickly and the games take you from day-to night. You want to be able to add or remove layers as the temp fluctuates! A belted puffy-vest is a great way to add warmth without looking like the Stay-Puff Marshmellow man!
3. Accessorize: tranform a boring tee and jeans look into something fun with a double belt around the waist, ripped jeans, printed handbag and cool earrings!
4. Most importantly: look cute!

Playing the Field

Don’t worry about making a football party faux pas if you are wearing football’s signature color: green!  A green cowl neck sweater is a great party look! Keep it casual with some gold toned fashion sneakers and jeans or dress it up with some blinging jewelry and trendy boots over your skinny jeans.

The Red Zone

Did you know that Stiletto Sports has it’s own product line? Our fun, fashion tees with a pair of jeans are perfect for game day! Or you can go for the extra points and wear the Stiletto Sports Football Cleat Tank with a flirty skirt and fabulous pair of football-cleat inspired stilettos! Don’t forget the matching bag! And since it is a bit chilly, even in Florida, a great fitted fur-trimmed puffy coat! (All other items are available on ShopStyle.com)

14 Fabulous Outfit Ideas to Wear for Any Super Football Party is a post from: Stiletto Sports

I love holiday shopping (okay, I love any kind of shopping)! But….what I love even more than picking out the perfect gifts for people is looking at all the truly weird holiday gifts out there. At least once a day there is something that has me shaking my head in laughter going “seriously? SERIOUSLY? People give that?”

I’ve gone through The Top 5 Gifts for Sports fans, Awesome Tailgating Gifts, 101 Gifts for Yankees Fans and the Best Jerseys for NBA, MLB, NFL, Hockey and college sports. Now it’s time to check out what’s made the Best Unqiue Sports Gifts for 2009 List.

I’ve broken it down into:

• The Best WTF Gifts
• The Best Unique Personalized Gifts
• The Best “I love my Team Better than Yours” obnoxious fan gifts
• The Ultimate Unique Yankees Gift
• The Most Unique Gift of the Year

The Best “WTF? People actually give these/ People actually want this crap” Gifts

1. Ballpark Stadium Legacy Pens: Or as I call them, “ass pens” because these pens are made from actual seats in the world’s most famous ballparks. In other words, the pen you are using and quite possibly putting in your mouth while you are thinking hard, has been sat on by millions of asses. Ah, the perfect gift!
2. Basketball Court Legacy Can/Bottle Openers: Or “dirty floor openers” in my mind. These aren’t as bad as the ass pens. These unique bottle openers are actually made from the hardwood courts of famous NBA stadiums.
3. Sports Team Caskets and Urns. Yes, you read that right. You can now give the gift of eternal/perpetual team pride. Nothing says “I love you” at the holidays like offering to bury a family member in their favorite teams.
4. Stadium Grass: It’s like a Chia Pet, yet…not. You can actually give someone a clump of grass from Yankees Stadium and other famous ballparks.
5. and even better…Framed Dirt. Seriously. Framed. DIRT. Gee, you really shouldn’t have…
6. Sporty Forest Faces : Don’t know what a Forest Face is? Um. They are terrifying. It’s a face. In a tree. With your team’s logo cap. I can only imagine how people taunt their neighbors with shit like this.

The Best of Unique Personalized Sports Gifts

1. Personalized Sports M&Ms Everybody’s favorite melt-in-your-mouth-not-in-your-hands candies are now available in your favorite sports teams! The M&M company will custom stamp the M&Ms to represent your team loyalty!
2. Sports Fan Personalized Beer Bottle Labels: Make a custom brew to honor your friends and family! The beer is wrapped in a personalized label with whatever image you want to upload. The ideas are as endless as your imagination!
3. New York Times Personalized Sports Book: It’s a wonderful scrapbook of key moments in sports history for Golf, baseball or the NFL. And each leather book can be personalized on the outside. Very nice!
4. Classic Games Radio Broadcasts: You can actually get classic key games from way back in the day and listen to them now! You know, because baseball isn’t boring enough on TV, now you can put yourself to sleep quicker from the scratchy, non-technologically advanced radio broadcasts. Sweet!

The Best of Unique “I Love My Team More than You Love Yours” Obnoxious Fanatical Fan Gifts

1. Team Mailboxes & Mailbox Covers: Proudly display your love to the whole neighborhood. Just keep in mind others might not support your team. Could increase the odds of your mailbox being smashed in. Repeatedly.
2. Pet Fan Gear: Want to show your team pride but afraid of getting beat up in public? That’s okay! Now you can pimp out your furry companion in your favorite team apparel! No one would dare hurt Mr. Fluffy!
3. Team Recliners: Kick back in these doozies! Comfy recliners  in the most garish colors you can imagine. But not to worry, the eam logo is “easy to clean and welded to the fabric using a patented process!” Just what you always look for when purchasing furniture! Will look fabulous just about anywhere. Except in a house.
4. Custom Pool Tables (how much would is suck if you were a Red Sox fan and you lost a pool game on a Yankees boasting pool table!)
   • NBA Pool Tables
   • MLB Pool Tables
   • NFL Pool Tables

The Best, Most Unique, Super Ultimate Gift of 2009

I don’t really know what it is with MLB fans and their obsession with very old, used chairs but this ultimate gift for baseball fans features two of them!

• The Ultimate Yankees Fan Gift includes:
  

• • Two seats from the original Yankee Stadium
  • Derek Jeter signed Yankees hat
  • Andy Pettitte signed replica Yankees jersey
  • Robinson Cano signed bat
  • Don Larsen signed and inscribed Perfect Game baseball
  • Mariano Rivera signed Final Pitch at Yankee Stadium 16×20
  • Reggie Jackson signed and inscribed baseball
  • 2008 Yankees Final Season Commemorative Framed collage with dirt from the field
  • Signed Yankee Stadium moment
• All that for just $3,999.00. Stadium Ass Pen not included.

Is $4K a bit too much for you to shell out on some old chairs the best gift ever for your loved one this year? Check out these yankees stadium seats instead. They are under $300 and would please just the same!

and finally……

The Best, Most Unique Gift for Sports Lovers for 2009……

My Sports Alarm Clock That You Can Throw: If you are like me, you are prone to beating the crap out of your alarm clock and throwing your cell phone across the room every morning when the “wake up noises” blare incessantly. Well, now you can pick up your alarm clock and throw it across the room without damaging it! Granted, I wouldn’t try to throw it full force at a wall…or a person….but these unique alarm clocks are designed to throw. Clocks come in all different sports ball shapes. There is one for everyone on your holiday list!

The Most Unique Holiday 2009 Gift Ideas for Sports Fans is a post from: Stiletto Sports

One of the best gifts you can give a sports fan is a team jersey of his or her’s favorite player. But it’s not enough to just know who has the hottest, most-coveted and best selling  jerseys. Sure, that will help narrow the player search down but there are also a few other factors to consider before buying a jersey.

First off, NCAA, or college, jerseys are different from pro sport jerseys. A college jersey does not have the players name on it. Why? Because if they used their name, they would be entitled to a percentage of the sales. And NCAA regulations state that college players are not allowed to be paid or receive kickbacks for playing. So instead, college fans look for jerseys with their favorite player’s number on it! (Which works well because you never know, down the road, someone else on the team may have the same number and you can totally reuse!)

The best sports jerseys, NCAA or other, can run you anywhere from under $50 to over $350. That’s a big spread! Here are the things to consider before picking out an NCAA jersey for a holiday gift:

There are typically three different kinds of jerseys:

1. Authentic Jerseys: These are the most expensive because they are, well, authentic! Meaning players wear this kind. Heavy weight and flawless quality with all the details sewn into the jersey.
2. Premier or Swingman Jerseys: These are high-quality, brand name imitation jerseys and are mid-priced usually in the $100’s. These are usually a medium weight/texture (nylon or polyester) and the deails are usually sewn as well.
3. Replica Jerseys: These jerseys run from $20-70ish and are a great alternative if you can’t afford the authentic or premier jerseys. They are usually light-weight quality with the details screen printed on, not sewn. They won’t last as long over the years as the other kinds but they are still great gifts!

Also there are Fashion Jerseys: These are novelty jerseys, usually for women but not always. Brands like Majestic make awesome jersey-looking tees and tanks that are embellished with sparkles!

You’ll notice in the cool scrolling amazon widget at the top that there are a few of each kind so you can see the difference. Teams are available in each kind of jersey, it’s just up to you on how much you want to spend, and how much your sports fan is coveting that jersey!

There are also different types of jerseys that the players themselves wear:

1. Home Jerseys: okay so in most sports, including college basketball, when a team plays at home they wear their white or light colored jerseys. However, in college football, they white jerseys are for away. Except LSU.
2. Away (Road) Jerseys: On the road, teams usually wear a dark or primary colored jersey (in their team colors of course)
3. Third or Alternate Jerseys: Sometimes teams make up a third kind of jersey to increase jersey sales to make sure they always look fabulous and in style. It’s still based on their team colors but will be a secondary color instead of their primary one used for their away jerseys.
5. Practice Jerseys: Jerseys that the teams practice in, not play in games with.

One final note, always be careful who you order your jersey from. For the Top NCAA Jersey’s I’m linking directly to Amazon.com because they offer the biggest variety and ease of shopping. But always ensure that your seller is credible!

Here are the Most Coveted, Most Popular, Best Selling, Top NCAA College FootballJerseys for the 2009 Holiday Season!

Top 10 College Football Jerseys:

1. Florida Gators: Ranked #1 in the country going into the bowl season for 2009, 2008’s National Champions, won more games than any other college football team in the FBS, won 8 SEC Championships and most importantly, the team of NCAA fan favorite player & Heisman Trophy Winner (and current candidate) Tim Tebow.  Tim Tebow’s #15 Jerseys will be especially coveted since he is not planning on joining the NFL after this year
2. Alabama Crimson Tide:
3. Ohio State Buckeyes: I’m beginning to think Ohio State Fans are plotting to take over the world. They are seriously everywhere—even down here in the heart of Gator Nation. (Look for Terrel Pryor #2)
4. Notre Dame Fighting Irish: They might not always have the best team in the country but anyone that has watched the movie Rudy knows that little kids dream of going to Notre Dame to play college football for the Irish and the Fighting Irish jerseys and apparel sales are always high.
5. Oklahoma Sooners: Oklahoma has been a power house for years and especially with last year’s Heisman Trophy Winning QB Sam Bradford leading the team. Bradfords #14 Jersey would be a big hit this Christmas (hint hint, I would love it!)
6. Penn State Nittany Lions: Again, one of the most storied college football programs that everyone flocks to.
7. Texas Longhorns: The other half of the Red River Rivalry and dominate force in NCAA football. Look for Heisman nominee Colt McCoy’s #12 Jersey.
8. Miami Hurricanes: Even before I moved to Florida I would see people decked out in Hurricanes gear all over the place.
9. USC Trojans: Ever since Mark Sanchez hit the team, the jersey sales skyrocketed. His jersey sales from the New York Jets even surpass Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.
10. LSU: LSU is famous for wearing their white jerseys at home, instead of on the road so pick one of those up instead of the darker colored ones!

Top 10 Most Popular College Football Jerseys –Holiday ‘09 Gifts for NCAA Fans is a post from: Stiletto Sports

MLB

One of the best gifts you can give a sports fan is a team jersey of his or her’s favorite player. But it’s not enough to just know who has the hottest, most-coveted and best selling  jerseys. Sure, that will help narrow the player search down but there are also a few other factors to consider before buying a jersey.

The best sports jerseys, MLB or other, can run you anywhere from under $50 to over $350. That’s a big spread! Here are the things to consider before picking out a MLB jersey for a holiday gift:

There are typically three different kinds of jerseys:

1. Authentic Jerseys: These are the most expensive because they are, well, authentic! Meaning players wear this kind. Heavy weight and flawless quality with all the details sewn into the jersey.
2. Premier or Swingman Jerseys: These are high-quality, brand name imitation jerseys and are mid-priced usually in the $100’s. These are usually a medium weight/texture (nylon or polyester) and the deails are usually sewn as well.
3. Replica Jerseys: These jerseys run from $20-70ish and are a great alternative if you can’t afford the authentic or premier jerseys. They are usually light-weight quality with the details screen printed on, not sewn. They won’t last as long over the years as the other kinds but they are still great gifts!

Also there are Fashion Jerseys: These are novelty jerseys, usually for women but not always. Brands like Majestic make awesome jersey-looking tees and tanks that are embellished with sparkles!

You’ll notice in the cool scrolling amazon widget at the top that there are a few of each kind so you can see the difference. Players are available in each kind of jersey, it’s just up to you on how much you want to spend, and how much your sports fan is coveting that jersey!

There are also different types of jerseys that the players themselves wear:

1. Home Jerseys: Typically when a team plays at home they wear white or light colored jerseys (except NFL and NHL because they have to be complicated).
2. Away (Road) Jerseys: On the road, teams usually wear a dark or primary colored jersey (in their team colors of course)
3. Third or Alternate Jerseys: Sometimes teams make up a third kind of jersey to increase jersey sales to make sure they always look fabulous and in style. It’s still based on their team colors but will be a secondary color instead of their primary one used for their away jerseys.
4. Throwbacks  Jerseys: Ah throwbacks. A blantant ploy by Nike, adidas, and Reebok and the teams to drive jersey sales through the roof. Throwbacks are all the rage and are very coveted by fans. Over the last few years especially, teams have been rocking old school looking jerseys called “throwbacks.” The new jerseys are designed to look like jerseys from back in the day.
5. Practice/Warm-Ups Jerseys: Jerseys that the teams warm up and practic in, not play games in.

One final note, always be careful who you order your jersey from. For the Top MLB Jersey’s I’m linking directly to Amazon.com because they offer the biggest variety and ease of shopping. But always ensure that your seller is credible!

Here are the Most Coveted, Most Popular, Best Selling, Most Big Name MLB Jerseys for the 2009 Holiday Season!

Before listing the top player jerseys, I think it’s key to mention the Top 5 MLB Team Jersey Sales, because these 5 really do dominate the numbers.

1. The New York Yankees: 27 World Championships and a long history of big name players will keep them in the top spot for years to come
2. The Boston Red Sox: The other half of one of the bitterest rivalries in all of sports and a legion of die hard fans that are passed from generation to generation…
3. The Philadelphia Phillies After a long draught, the Phillies have been on a two-year hot streak. World Series Champs last year and World Series losers this year!
4. The L.A. Dodgers The Dodgers have one of the most storied histories in the MLB and their fans have followed them from coast to coast. Plus Alyssa Milano hearts them!
5. The Chicago Cubs: I’m not sure anyone knows why the Cubs are such a fan favorite team….considereing they haven’t won a championship in 101 years, longer than any other team….but they are!

Rather than list the players in order of sales, I’m listing them by team. Of the Top 15….

Four are from The New York Yankees:

1. Derek Jeter: Team Captain, Mr. November, World’s favorite player…. you get the idea
2. Alex Rodriguez: Despite all of A-Rod’s scandals (or maybe because of them?) his performance on the field keeps his fans loving him.
3. C.C. Sabathia The team’s star pitcher. The one they paid $161 million for (in other words, highest contract for a pitcher EVER). Even though some claim he was worth it since they won the World Series and all, help them make some of their money back by purchasing his jersey.
4. Mark Teixeira (pronounced “ta-share-a.” Not” Texy-era” like some might say…) Again, very high paid contract. Help them make their money back….

Three are from The Boston Red Sox

1. Dustin Pedroia
2. Jonathan Papelbon: The pitcher with the craziest wind up in the league.
3. David Ortiz: So Big Poppi’s popularity has definitely taken a nose dive in the last months but he’s still on the list

Two are from The Philadelphia Phillies

1. Chase Utley: They won the World Series last year and came close to doing it againthis year. If I did that, my jersey sales would be popular too!
2. Ryan Howard

One is from The L.A. Dodgers

1. Manny Ramirez. Oh Manny, Manny, Manny….. what to even say about you….

and One is from The Chicago Cubs

1. Alfonso Soriano (Chicago Cubs)

Best of the Rest

1. Joe Mauer (Minnesota Twins) Best hitter in the league, even better than Mr Jeter
2. Tim Lincecum (San Fransisco Giants) He’s of the hottest pitchers in the league (and no, I’m not talking about his looks!)
3. Evan Longoria (Tampa Bay Rays) Maybe he’s not the top in the nation in jersey sales, but he ranks pretty high here in Florida. And if someone was to buy me a jersey for Christmas (hint hint) this is the one I would want!

Top 15 MLB Player Jerseys–Holiday ‘09 Gifts for Baseball Fans is a post from: Stiletto Sports