Official Blog of the Fashion Merchandising and Design Society at Virginia Tech
During the summer of 2019, I had the opportunity to work for two of my local boutiques in my town as their merchandising intern. I had never had any experience in this specific type of retail space, so I was really excited to learn about a different aspect of the fashion industry. While the two [...]
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, [...]
Spring is finally here! Restrictions are being relaxed, and with the vaccine more widely available, people are looking ahead to a little bit of normalcy - crazy, right? I want to talk about pastel tones, a trend that has continued to dominate the feeds of our instagrams this year. Sorbet-inspired colors are a perfect option [...]
Emma Chamberlain is a Youtuber who has changed the way people view Youtube, fashion, and Instagram. Whether it was how she edited her videos or the outfits she wore from the second she picked up on audience on Youtube she was quickly an it girl for young girls. 4 years later her influence is only [...]
As a way to bring back 90s fashion, chunky boots have been all the rage this past year. With their edgy style and grunge nostalgia, it can be found that a pair of chunky ankle boots are the perfect key to any fashion-forward outfit. Since the 1970s punk takeover in the UK, chunky platform boots [...]
With CVS makeup and big retail shops being the most convenient options for most, finding something that is both eco-friendly and affordable can be tough. Although, there are so many simple hacks you can add into your everyday beauty routine that don't break the bank and help you live more sustainably. One of my favorite [...]
If you’re anything like me, your mental health took a MAJOR hit when COVID took over the world a year ago. I won’t lie, it hasn’t been an easy year for me, but it has taught me so much about myself. I’m super open about my struggles with anxiety, but only recently began to open [...]
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 [...]
Let's talk about mom jeans. Mom jeans have made a HUGE comeback to the fashion world in recent years and are here to stay, considering the many different ways that you can style them regardless of the season. Not only are they one of the easiest pieces of clothing to wear, they basically go with [...]
Gigi Hadid is known as one of the best supermodels of our generation. She has graced the covers of Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, and so much more along with strutting on the runway with brands like Victoria Secret, Jeremy Scott, and Balmain. Lately however, Gigi has taken a step back from high fashion and has [...]
