Official blog of the fashion merchandising and design society at virginia tech
We've all seen the ads with perfect models showing off beautifully illuminated skin and perfectly groomed eyebrows, all while seemingly wearing no makeup at all. The big, italic words boldly stamp the image: Glossier. For a company whose mission statement reads, "Skin first, makeup second," I couldn't help but be intrigued every time I saw [...]
We all heard it a million times growing up, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I remember my response to the question every time, an excited yell of an answer, “I WANNA BE A FASHION DESIGNER!” I had always loved clothes; I loved the individuality and how the clothes become the [...]
Picture this: You’re in a store looking for a new pair of jeans- the ones with the baggy legs with the vintage flair, the ones from the magazine that everyone is wearing. You find some in your normal size and go to the fitting room. You pull them on and they’re perfect, until you look [...]
It’s that time of year where everyone is excited about fall, and who wouldn't be? Cooler weather calls for cozy days and the clothing reflects that with chunky sweaters, boots, and fuzzy socks. Sometimes it can be difficult to make cold-weather outfits feel unique to you, though. Year after year, it seems as if everyone [...]
