Official Blog of the Fashion Merchandising and Design Society at Virginia Tech
As we all probably know, season 2 of HBO’s Euphoria is out which means this winter’s lookbook is too. From makeup to nails to actual pieces, season 2 of Euphoria is shaking up the fashion industry. Makeup Euphoria is known for their dramatic makeup looks which usually feature colorful eyes and glitter. Although this season [...]
There’s nowhere I’d rather be this year on the inevitable February the 14th than at the VT men’s basketball game vs. UVA, hopefully celebrating a great victory against our biggest rival. But no matter the outcome, it’s better than sitting alone in my dorm only getting serotonin from long, romantic walks to the mini fridge [...]
Taylor Tutt Expressing myself has always been a challenge. A challenge I’ve been working to conquer since I was young. I have tried a multitude of creative things from cosmetics, performing in school plays, dancing, photography, and more. Through each thing I attempted, I always seemed to hold back a part of myself that I [...]
For me, styling myself for occasion gives me enhanced purpose and confidence at whatever event it may be. The issue that clashes with my beliefs of fashion in this situation is the practicality of this virtue. Considering I may wear multiple outfits a day to assimilate with my environment/event, this contradicts my values of fashion [...]
As 2021 is coming to an end, I would like to look back and discuss the shoes I believe really left an impact on the fashion world and sneaker culture. It seems that now more than ever, sneakers are releasing almost everyday and with that comes a more difficult time deciding on the best sneaker [...]
Personally, shopping is one of my favorite activities. Whether I am happy or sad or even stressed, retail therapy always seems to cure my symptoms. Over the past couple of years, especially with COVID-19, online shopping has been a new staple for many of us. Online shopping has made it increasingly easy and convenient to [...]
The holidays are right around the corner and you know what that means, it’s time to go gift shopping. Naturally, you want to give meaningful gifts to show your appreciation for the people that you love; but it can get a little tricky. Everyone has varying interests, wants, and needs; which can make things feel [...]
Having the right jacket for the winter is crucial. During the colder months your coat is the focal point of your outfit, so it is so important to make sure your outerwear for this season is carefully selected. There are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for your go-to coats for this [...]
The fashion industry contributes severely to environmental harm through synthetic dyeing processes. To put things into perspective, about 10-15% of dye used for fabrics contaminates wastewater.1 The wastewater has the potential to pollute runoff and negatively affect wildlife and human health. Luckily, there are many ways to dye fabrics completely naturally without the use of [...]
As the year 2021 comes to an end, Let’s touch base on some of the biggest trends of 2021. From the revival of Y2K to thrifting. 2021 seemed to be the year where people all over the world were expanding and evolving their looks and clothing pieces! One big trend of 2021 are platform shoes. [...]
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