On the Runway

Here you will find entries on the latest style tips, trends, and techniques from students in the Fashion and Textile Technology program. Read on for an exclusive look at the lives, thoughts, and studies of the designers of tomorrow.

July 14, 2008

Get the Look- Gossip Girl Style

It all started out as a series of books about wealthy high school students living on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

But then, last fall, the CW television network premiered the Gossip Girl show, which turned out remarkable ratings. Over night, this show became an instant hit. Viewers loved tuning in once a week to catch up on the social lives of queen bee Blair Waldorf, her best friend, Serena VanDerWoodsen, and all their friendshups in between.

Aside from the “good tv” aspect of the show, audiences get a glimspe of that “New-York-Style-Fashion” everyone constantly raves about. If you’re not from Manhattan, and you’re not exactly familiar with its’ fashion scene, then this show gives those viewers who may not have been old enough to tune into Sex and the City, a closer look at the envious fashions of the New York City elite.

Blair Waldorf- Gossip Girl’s Queen Bee
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To replicate this look:
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Valentino
Histoire Patent Tote

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K.A. 7 Cape

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Brooks Brother Spectator

Serena VanDerWoodsen-Balir’s BFF
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To replicate this look:
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Loeffler Randall Dress

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Gryphon Shrunken patent peacoat

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Miu Miu Pump


July 11, 2008

Bag Borrow or Steal Your Very Own Piece of Sex and the City!

I know I’ve done a few entries on Sex and the City and while this is a fictional show and major box office hit, there’s nothing fictional about the amazing fashion that is featured. Throughtout the Sex and the City movie, Carrie Bradshaw’s assistant, played by Jennifer Hudson, is shown carrying a variety of designer purses. These purses, as she so proudly declared, were items that were borrowed off the infamou website Bag Borrow or Steal.

After doing a little research of my own, I got the scoop on this up and coming website made famous by Sex and the City. For a decent start up fee, a member of Bag Borrow or Steal can begin browsing the website that offers everything from jewelry, sunglasses and of course the coveted designer bags. After perusing each category, you may find something that you may want to “Borrow”. For a small fee, you can then rent the item for a week or for a month, whichever pleases you. If after a week, you decide you can’t live without your new found treasure, Bag Borrow or Steal offers an opportunity to “Steal” the item, for a fee of course :-)

I found this site incredibly interesting. While I don’t think it would be financially do-able every week, I do find that “Borrowing” real Chanel earings or a vintage Gucci necklace for an occasion such as your own Wedding, would be an unbelievable opportunity.

Check out a few of my finds :-)

Remember that cute little cupcake purse Charlotte’s daughter Lilly carried to Carrie’s wedding? Well here it is to borrow!
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Leiber Strawberry Cupcake Clutch
SKU# BBOS10626
Member Preferred Price:
$136.00/week or $400.00/month
Non-Member Guest Price:
$142.00/week or $420.00/month

How about that fabulous purse Carrie toted around the streets of Manhattan??
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Timmy Woods Eiffel Tower Bag
SKU# BBOS12998
Member Preferred Price:
$202.00/week or $595.00/month
Non-Member Guest Price:
$208.00/week or $619.00/month


Happy Borrowing!!!

July 03, 2008

Happy Fourth of July!

If you haven’t already figured out what you’ll be wearing to all your Fourth of July parties this weekend, let me help with some ideas! There’s a good chance the weather will be hot, so be sure to wear loose fitted clothing. Remember to accent with fun, colorful jewelry and a the perfect bag!


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Striped Cotton Top from American Apparel

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Noir Stretchy Bracelets

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Shorts from Forever 21

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Bag from Forever 21


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Star Ring

June 30, 2008

What’s Your Summer Must Have?

Summer is in full swing and every girl has her favorite summer “must-have”. Mine is always a new bikini, since the ones from previous years either get faded or lose their elasticity. Everyone has their favorite must-have, wether it’s a new bikini or a new pair of shades. So tell me, what’s your summer must have?


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SIZZLIN NEW BIKINI

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NEW SUMMER BAG

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PAIR OF SANDALS

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NEW SHADES

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FUN AND COLORFUL JEWELRY

OTHER!! DO TELL!!