Satisfy your buckle fetish and your passion for purple at the same time. This outfit of the day features a Precis Petite purple sweater and Giuseppe Zanotti Lace up platform Booties. Accessorize with a touch of cool blue to rev up the wow factor on this smoldering look. Continue reading Wish Look #OOTD: Sleek Purple Passion
Monthly Archives: October 2014
Video – Mississippi Roads: Fondren, Food Trucks, Peaches Restaurant
If you didn’t know by now, the Fondren district in Jackson Mississippi is experiencing a renaissance of sorts. From the nostalgic face of the buildings to the allure of walking-distance hot spots, and an even hotter music scene, the area is garnering lots of attention. Mississippi Roads (MPB/PBS) featured Fondren in an episode which originally aired on October 9, 2014. Continue reading Video – Mississippi Roads: Fondren, Food Trucks, Peaches Restaurant
Wish Look #OOTD 10.23
Think Pink, Shop Pink, Go Pink
Good Morning America went pink on October 1, 2014 to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, dedicating pretty much an entire show to the cause. Two of the show’s co-anchors, Robin Roberts and Amy Robach, have each battled a form of the disease. Continue reading Think Pink, Shop Pink, Go Pink
Hispanic Heritage Month
Had it not been for The View (with new co-host Rosie Perez) , I wouldn’t have know that its Hispanic Heritage Month. Celebrated from September 15 through October 15, it hardly receives any recognition.
Quick Look: Mississippi State Fair 155th Anniversary 2014
What: 115th Annual Mississippi State Fair
When: October 1-12, 2014. Gates open at 5:00 pm Wednesday October 1, 2014
Where: Mississippi State Fairgrounds (1207 Mississippi St., Jackson, MS 39202)
Crowd pullers:
- The Spinners
- Ginuwine
- Brantley Gilbert
- Marshall Tucker Band
- The Charlie Daniels Band
- Thompson Square
- Blue Oyster Cult
- MercyMe
- Hinder
- Mary Wilson
Ticket info, parking & ride specials:
Hashtags: No official hashtags as of opening day. Share your own fair hastag(s) on the Mississippi State Fair’s facebook page (link below).
Goodies:
- traditional fair food and drink
- Free App
App Benefits:
- Fun Guide
- Car Finder
- Full calendar/schedule of events
- Fair Map
- Alerts
- Social Media
- Photo Gallery and link to submit your own
- Weather
- Nearby Attractions
- and more
Other Relevant links:
Are you going? Show us your good time. Just tag @etudelife on instagram or twitter. Don’t forget to like Étude Life on facebook.
Poll: Should rapper T.I. have been given the Key to the City of Jackson Mississippi?

JACKSON- On Wednesday, September 24, 2014, rapper T.I. (Clifford Harris) was in town to deliver an inspiring message to the youth of the capital city. Making stops at Northwest Middle School and Forest Hill High School, T.I. urged students to “become positive influences within the community.” In a ceremony at city hall Mayor Tony Yarber presented the rapper with the key to the city for his efforts to end violence among the youth and for his positive influence despite his own run-ins with the law. Get more coverage of the event through the links below. What do you think? Should T.I. have received the key to the city?
Video-T.I. receives key to the city of Jackson
T.I. given Key to the city of Jackson choice receives criticism