Official blog of the fashion merchandising and design society at virginia tech
Ever get a fresh pair of sparkling clean brand new sneakers? They smell ripe right out of the box, too unadulterated to wear, but too beautiful simply stare at and own. You know these new sneakers will catch everyone's eyes with their pristine and innate uniqueness. You're never, ever going to get them dirty, or [...]
Recently, I purchased the iconic James Charles x Morphe eyeshadow palette and I can honestly say it has been one of my best purchases so far; I only reach for his palette now when I do my makeup! This palette comes with 39 well-pigmented shades with a variety of matte, metallic, and shimmer finishes. The [...]
Shopping trips to Sephora and Ulta are always something I look forward to. I love roaming the aisles and discovering awesome new products. However, high end makeup does hurt the bank a little; it is so easy to drop $100 just on a few products! If only there was a way to get great makeup [...]
Everyday, we wear brands without thinking about wear they came from, how they became popular, or who created them. We wear brands such as UGG's, which only became popular in the United States because of the 1994 U.S Olympic Team. However, many people don’t know certain, interesting facts about popular brands, such as that the [...]
As a frequent Nordstrom-er, I thought my department store tool belt was well stocked. Snobby sales women? Got it. Hiding my shock at the price tag on that stunning Burberry coat? Listed at the tip-top of my resumé. But an infinite number of trips to the promise land (aka, any American department store) couldn’t prepare [...]
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 [...]
As the youngest contestant to ever win Project Runway, Christian Siriano has not only made a prominent name for himself in the fashion world but also brought a fresh perspective to the industry. With an appreciation for diversity and inclusivity, Siriano has made headlines countless times with his bold designs worn by many note-worthy celebrities. [...]
