Official Blog of the Fashion Merchandising and Design Society at Virginia Tech
You’ve probably noticed that, within our society, pink is for girls and blue is for boys. But as we all know, fashion doesn’t always follow societal norms, which leaves a huge white space in the industry. Clothing is so much more than a way to cover our bodies, it’s how we express ourselves; it’s how [...]
As we start approaching the bitter cold season, it's time to start bundling up and staying warm while still looking stylish. Winter fashion has been a long-time favorite of mine because of all the different pieces that can form an outfit; it's all about layering! In this article, I'll be listing specific clothing pieces and [...]
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 [...]
Skinny jeans is a recognizable name with a recognizable style that went with it. Everyone all over the country exclusively wore skinny jeans from 2014-2017 and it was hard to imagine any other type of jean becoming popular. Over time it seems skinny jeans has become less and less popular to the point they have [...]
Processed with VSCO with f2 preset As we all know, red anything red is quite the fashion statement. Red, for the vast majority of us, is connected with a specific confidence, maybe a small trace of seductiveness or a class; think about the ideal red dress at the Christmas celebration, cute red boots on a [...]
By Nicole Chiaverini Layering has taken reign as a trendy and fashionable way to stay warm and cozy, but it can be difficult to find it as simple as it truly is. Take a look in your own wardrobe and you will find SO many pieces that you can double up to create a chic [...]
Although the holiday season may look a little different this year, there's no reason your wardrobe has to be boring as well. There are two essential B's of winter this year; boots and blazers. These two pieces are guaranteed to complete any look, formal or casual. There are so many different ways to style the [...]
I know it’s December and I probably should be writing about something for the holidays or cold weather, but I just feel it is my obligation to talk about Gucci Fest. Gucci Fest is a series of short films on their YouTube channel that comes from the collaboration of creative director Alessandro Michele and award-winning [...]
Between finals, figuring out safe travel plans, and the overall feel of 2020 ending, makeup has been the last thing on my mind. On my occasional run to the grocery store, I may brush my brows and pop some mascara on just to feel something. However, as the snow beings to fall and Zoom Christmas [...]
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 [...]
