Official Blog of the Fashion Merchandising and Design Society at Virginia Tech
A fashionista's biggest fear is the inability to do some shopping when we are in dyer need to spice up our wardrobe. If you suffer from this horrible occurrence, check out the following tips on ways to expand your wardrobe without spending a dime. Take pictures of your outfits Whenever you’ve put together a great outfit, take [...]
As the seasons change and the temperature starts to warm up, our looks change too. Just as important as switching out our wardrobe is to mix up your makeup routine! Moving away from the trendy dark lip colors we wore in the winter, refreshing glowing skin is the look for spring and summer. This look, [...]
Q: What academic year are you currently? A: Sophomore Q: What is your major? A: Fashion Merchandising and Design Q: How long have you been part of the show and what have you done? A: It’s my 1st year designing Q: Can you describe your style aesthetic? A: Bohemian, laid back, loose Q: What is [...]
The past few months, the lace-up trend has been everywhere. Walk into any party over the past few months, and you'll see a girl with a lace-up shirt. This trend is so popular, especially amongst young women, a lot because of "it-girls" wearing this look, like Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner. As we move into the [...]
Q: What academic year are you currently? A: Senior. Q: What is your major? A: I graduated with Biology last semester; I’m finishing Economics this semester; and next semester I’ll finish the Fashion Merchandising and Design major. Q: How long have you been part of the show and what have you done? A: 1st year [...]
I don't use too many hair products because I don't want to damage my hair at an early age. However, I have noticed that these following products have made my hair look and feel a lot better... Paul Mitchell Spray Wax- This is my favorite curling product. I hate using hair spray because it makes [...]
Spring is around the corner! The temperatures are rising and I am starting to get excited about wearing my favorite spring outfits. Here they are... Kimonos are beautiful and feminine pieces to an outfit. They range from plain-colored to floral-printed. They're perfect for spring! T-Shirt Dresses are awesome because they're light and comfy. Throw one [...]
In case you didn't hear, fashion week just took place.The industry's top models strutted down the runway in top designers' brand new collections. I've seen recaps of several shows, but Oscar de la Renta's still sticks out in my mind. Inspired by the 18th century and Versailles, the designer incorporated strapless bustiers , ballgowns, and hand-stitched [...]
From the runways to the VT Drillfield, backpacks are everywhere. This trend was first gaining momentum last S/S and carried through this fall/winter. The F/W designs are more sleek, with dark leather or suede. Backpacks are one of my favorite trends this season, because you can so easily incorporate this into your daily look without [...]
I never really watch TV anymore, instead I just watch YouTube videos. There is a whole community of YouTubers that make videos for a living about beauty and fashion. The YouTube channels that I watch consist of people that make videos about fashion, but also lifestyle and “vlog” type of videos too. Here is a [...]
