Official blog of the fashion merchandising and design society at virginia tech
As the weather gets warmer in Blacksburg, transitioning your wardrobe from winter to spring can be difficult. Luckily, one trend is the perfect option this season: athleisure. This casual, sporty style is great choice for the spring. Whether it’s rushing to class, shopping for groceries, or just enjoying a beautiful day on the drill field, [...]
Achieving the perfect makeup look can be hard on your wallet, especially when you’re on a student budget. Luckily, there are plenty of great drugstore makeup products that can be a cheap alternative to expensive, high-end brands. This way, you can save money with drugstore makeup and splurge on those products that you love no [...]
I can’t even put into words how happy I am that fur is trending. Fur has always been an iconic accessory to add to any outfit, whether casual or a night out. I remember a few years ago, my mom was getting ready for a formal Christmas party and she had a fur wrap that [...]
Have you ever wanted to work backstage at a fashion show? Well, now is your chance! The Fashion Merchandising and Design Society is once again searching for stagers to work backstage during the show on April 12th. I spoke to Blythe Boyd, who was a stager in last year's show, to get more insight on [...]
February 14th... the day almost every girl dreads besides the ones lucky enough to be in a relationship. The thousands of Instagram posts clogging your feed, full of couples professing their love to one another gets old, but lets be hones--deep down every girl is secretly wishing they had plans or a secret admirer on [...]
Ahh, the Grammy's: music’s biggest night. Although it is the biggest night for music, it is a huge night for fashion as well. There are always people who kill it and then there’s some who could definitely work on their looks. This year, I thought everyone did pretty well. In my opinion, Beyoncé can do [...]
If you haven't heard already, the Fashion Merchandising and Design Society is holding their annual fashion show on April 12th and are actively looking for models. Now, I know what you're thinking, "me? walk in front of hundreds of people? no way!" Well, honestly, that was me last year. I heard auditions were approaching and [...]
