Official Blog of the Fashion Merchandising and Design Society at Virginia Tech
I don't know about everyone else, but I am a major sweatshirt fanatic. It doesn't really matter the occasion anymore, I always strive to be comfortable in the cooler months of the year. To most, a sweatshirt seems so unfashionable because it's so easy to just throw on and walk out of the door, and [...]
It's always nice to be bombarded on Instagram with red carpet dresses and suits after an award ceremony. With the free gift to wear absolutely whatever you desire to the Grammy's, the designs tend to bounce all over the place, but like every year, some common silhouettes, color palettes, and trends show more frequently than [...]
As we all grieve the loss of the creative mind and fashion god, Karl Lagerfeld, we have accepted that the brand has to move on and continue its top trendsetting designs. So after the passing of Karl, one of his partners, Virginie Viard, that worked alongside him and learned from his expertise for nearly 30 [...]
Everyone always used to tell me that a rule of fashion is to never pair denim with denim. Well, rules are meant to be broken and I believe that this one ought to be. I think we are all scared that styling denim on denim will turn out like the 2001 denim power move of [...]
This fall I've been trying to stray away from wearing everything black and neutral. I love the colors of this season and thought it was about time to incorporate those traditional fall colors into my wardrobe. One of my all time favorite fall/winter trends is a pop of the color mustard yellow paired with neutral [...]
Lately, I've been running around like an anxious maniac worrying about every possible thing that can go wrong with my future. I didn't realize junior year would carry so much pressure along with it. But, when it comes to getting the best internship, or even getting one at all, is when I find myself stressing [...]
As we all have heard, Forever21 has filed for bankruptcy and, as it might be a shock to some consumers, it has been a long time coming. Months prior to Forever21's announcement, many rumors were circling around the company excluding any details or future plans for the business. But, Forever21 took charge and clarified the [...]
If you didn't get the chance to see this years Met Gala red carpet looks, we have a few of our favorite daring, exotic, and fabulous looks to share with you! Every spring, The Met Gala is hosted for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, located in the magnificent New York [...]
Festival season is coming up ladies and gents! Though I have only been to one music festival, I am so excited to experience two more this upcoming summer! I learned so much from my first festival experience at Bonnaroo, like what to bring, wear, and do! Here is just a little insight on my trip [...]
You can easily achieve tan and glowing skin without baking yourself in the sun or tanning bed, believe it or not. Though many people stray away from self tanning products because they are scared of harsh lines or looking orange (like Ross). However, there are products out there that will make you never want to [...]
