Official Blog of the Fashion Merchandising and Design Society at Virginia Tech
Spring is odd here in Virginia. That means one day it's bright and sunny outside and the next it's chilly or pouring down rain. So during this weather transition, I try to incorporate summer pieces while adding layers to make it appropriate for the weather. With that being said, I put together a couple of [...]
Anytime there is an award show I usually skip the show and focus on the extravagant red carpet looks that celebrities rock (or don't rock) every year. I've written about The Grammy's fashion and The Met Gala looks several times, and I always seem to find a theme each season. There's either a repeated pattern, [...]
Hello Hello. I know we have all been at a point in our lives where we felt lost. Right now, most of us are studying hard for our futures, getting the expected grades we need, and turning all the assignments in on time. But, we can all still feel lost in it all, and that's [...]
I've always loved leather and how it can make an outfit go from causal into a spunky/grungy vibe. What I love even more is a classic pair of leather leggings and pants. I'm all about being comfortable and wearing graphic t-shirts, but there's something that makes an outfit look 10 times better once you throw [...]
If you haven't been updated on fashion news lately, you might not know that the beloved Topshop brand is no longer standing. I know. It's sad, like what other bad news can 2020/2021 bring us? But, luckily ASOS swooped in and recently bought the company for about $4 million. This means loyal customers of Topshop [...]
There's 8 days till Christmas! That means you might be a little stressed out by this point if you haven't went Christmas shopping for your loved ones yet. You're totally not the only one feeling this way especially during the craziness of this year. Or you might be just really unsure what to get that [...]
I just recently cut 7 inches off of my hair and I’m not used to styling short hair, but I never realized how easy it really is! Some people tend to think that short hair can restrict them from hairstyles but there are endless possibilities! Even though these looks are minimal, it spices up the [...]
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 [...]
