October 31, 2008

double, double toil and trouble


I’ve been extremely busy these past couple weeks. I’m sure we’re all feeling the mid semester crunch. That ohno!mygrades!- shock and the mid term chaos.
The internship has also kept me quite busy with the Mass Appeal show craziness in full affect. I’ll post more details on that this weekend.

I’m in Syracuse right now, and feeling a little uninspired. Here I attach myself to the laptop and search every blog and website I can to get ideas because I haven’t seen an edgy, unique outfit in this town in awhile.
…and IT’S HALLOWEEN !! Honestly my favorite holiday !

I’ve decided to touch on some fashion that seems to be inspired by Halloween, including designers, make up, and even an exhibit at FIT.

As we all know Alexander McQueen always has the Gothic/Halloween inspired twist.
For McQueen’s Fall 2008 line he said that the ideas came from a tree in his garden.
“I’ve got a 600-year-old elm tree in my garden,” he said, “and I made up this story of a girl who lives in it and comes out of the darkness to meet a prince and become a queen.”




All these looks are the perfect match for modern day witch/Gothic inspired wardrobe. The brocade and lace are the perfect feminine touch to these spooky designs. The layering and disheveled look adds a grunge appeal. The witch factor comes through with the lace up boots, tights, and those flowery designs which kind of resemble spiderwebs.

Spring 2009 runways brought many interested Halloween-esque looks.

Rodarte’s Kate and Laura Mulleavy’s looks resembled exoskeletons with sliced and shredded designs.

Christian Lacroix’s oversized necklaces made rib cages look dainty and feminine.

Givenchy’s skeleton shaped “armor” was fierce.

Who could forget Luella’s Autumn/Winter 2008 line…



The crazy hair, the pasty makeup and the models glares just add to the witchy affect the looks all have. I think it’s pretty obvious Halloween and classic fall colors were the inspiration for these designs.

Gothic makeup, black lipstick and dark nails have also made quite an impression on runways (YSL’s fall 2008) and in the fashion world.


Morticia Addams called and she wants her black lipstick back !

Last but not least…
FIT is having a great exhibition from September 5, 2008 through February 21, 2009. It’s called Gothic: Dark Glamour. This exhibition touches base on Gothic styles from Japanese Gothic Lolitas, designer lines, to an introductory gallery of the origins of Gothic style. You can see designer pieces from Alexander McQueen, John Galliano of Christian Dior and Anna Sui (to name a few), old Victorian mourning dresses, and veils, jewelry and masks in theatrical mise-en-scene suggesting iconic Gothic settings. These settings include castles, a laboratory and a bat cave to bring the exhibition to life.
Check it out if your in the city before February 21st !

Happy Halloween !
stacy

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Before you vote you should know…..

…that you can’t wear a shirt, hat or button supporting a candidate, issue or even an idea when you go to vote. It’s called electioneering and it’s the equivalent of carrying a yard sign into the poll.

…if you are poll workers are trained to ask you to cover or remove the object. If you don’t have anything to cover up with, then they will asked you to leave and go change

…lines will be long so make sure you have the time, also bring a book or a friend both could make the wait go faster

Just make sure you go out and vote on November 4th, 2008.

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Stop waisting your money

Well yesterday I was running a little late and left the house in sweatpants and a sweat shirt. I just don’t understand how people do that everyday. I felt lazy, I looked lazy, and I just felt like it was a bad way to start my day. Next thing I knew I was in my sweatpants and sweatshirt almost all day. I hated the idea that I could meet someone that could have been a future connection or even be a future employer, even though that is highly unlikely. I wouldn’t want anyone to meet me for the first time in that. I know everyone has more then sweatpants, you buy clothes so where them. If your not going to then don’t buy them. If all you have is sweatpants and sweatshirts I will have to understand. All I have to say to the students of Buffalo State and all other college students:

GET UP AND GET DRESSED

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October 28, 2008

Get the facts!

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Election Day is November 4th, exactly one week from today! If you are still not sure who you are voting for, make sure you get the facts here!

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October 27, 2008

Sarah Palin gives up her clothes

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Sarah Palin has decided not to wear the “fancy” clothes that have been bought for her by the Republican National Committee. She will from now on appear in her own Alaskan-bought clothing. She stated that most of her clothes are from a consignment shop in Anchorage, Alaska. It has been said that the Republican Party spent $150,000 on designer outfits for her from places like Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. Senator McCain’s campaign says the apparel will go to charity after the election. Imagine finding those at Salvation Army or Amvets!

Click here for the whole story

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October 26, 2008

New Model::: Domonique Hollington





I first heard about him in VIBE and in a few pictures with another upcoming model named Salieu but out of the two,Dominique definitely catches my eye. Not only is he from Harlem but he is truly just the dude next door. Check out this brief questionnaire with him from VIBE dot com.

“Name: Dominique Hollington
Agency: Red Model Management
Age: 19
My Hood: Harlem, New York


I Was Discovered…While shopping on 125th street in Harlem, it was the second time I ran into the agent so I knew he was serious. The first time I didn’t believe him and gave him the wrong number.

My First VIBE Photo Shoot Was…This August for the upcoming October issue. I got out of bed early at 5 am and we all got into a location van, the ride was about 2 hours to upstate NY. The location was a different environment for me since we were deep into the country and had to set up, and get dressed in a real barn.

I was with three other models and we all got along well, most were new to modeling. Memsor and his crew at Vibe were cool and the photographer made it easy for me to get into a groove. The clothes were crazy - I know we have great pictures. I had a great experience and I’m hoping to shoot for VIBE again soon.

For Fun I Like…playing basketball, listening to music, and MySpace.

The Five Songs I Bump On My iPod…
“A Milli” - Lil’ Wayne
“Speedin’” - Rick Ross
“Splash” - Jim Jones
“What We Do” - Freeway feat. Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel
“Murda Murda ” - Juelz Santana


The Celebrity I’d Love To Be Shot With For VIBE Is….50 Cent or Jim Jones.

You can find Dominique in the “The New School” spread from the October 2008 issue of VIBE Magazine. “

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October 21, 2008

How will the Worst Dressed be Exposed

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The infamous author of the annual worst dress list passes away Sunday at the age of 86. He was said to be half way through the 2008 list but unless someone decides to continue for him we will have to end will the 2007 list. I’m not too sure Victoria Beckham will be happy to know that she was at the top of Mr. Blackwell’s (Richard Selzer) last worst dressed list.

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October 19, 2008

Now You Know: Cesare Paciotti



Cesare Paciotti = Art.

Cesare Paciotti shoes, Cesare Paciotti belts, and Cesare Paciotti handbags are synonymous with luxury. The production of luxury footwear and accessories is a Paciotti family tradition dating back to 1948. Giuseppe and Cecillia Pacciotti , Cesare’s parents, first founded the company with a classic, handmade and hand-finished men’s line produced out of their factory in Civitanova Marche, Italy.
In 1980, Cesare Paciotti inherited the family business and became C.E.O. Cesare’s inspiration along with his sister, Paola’s management style, proved to be an excellent collaboration. They produced the Cesare Paciotti men’s line, which is highly recognized for its elegance and quality. Ten years later, Cesare Paciotti women’s shoes were first introduced.
Cesare wanted to reach and satisfy the fashionable lady, the lady who appreciates high quality shoes and accessories, and won’t settle with anything less.
The Paciotti dagger symbolizes power and tradition.
You guys know I’m a shoe fanatic, I saw the new fall collection and fell in love. The patchwork shoe is reminiscent of Nicholas Kirkwood’s shoes [who I love and personally think is the next Louboutin].
click here to check out the shoes.

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Britney is the Shizzit!

.. check out her new video & I know I’m not the only one loving it. Give it to me!



Since this is supposed to be a fashion blog
- Check out those heels she used to drive the car! =] I must learn that skill.

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Sorry, But It’s the Truth!


Ok… I’ve bid my time with this girl [trying to like her] but I don’t… I’ve seriously tried to—- so don’t say I’m hating. Trust me I’ve forced myself. However, I can’t. I love every other young African- American upcoming model except for her. Sorry girl… we might be friends someday, but right now it’s just not working between us.

Toodles,

jenelle

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Now You Know: Varun Bahl

Never heard of Varun Bahl? you’re not alone.
Varun is a graduate of the National Institute of Fashion Technology in New Delhi, India. Varon Bahl launched his label in 2001 after first creating and selling ideas to international houses like Armani and Kenzo with his brother.
Varun is passionate about mix-matching textured fabric and admits that he rarely keeps track of trends nor does he worry about following them.Varun describes his ideal customer as a woman who is bohemian minded, in control, mature and experimental. His collection is only sold overseas as of now but there’s nothing wrong with being informed about international designers, just imagine how much more you’ll know about him when he finally makes his stateside debut!
He lives by his strategy that “nothing can make an outfit except for the woman who is wearing it”. Touche, touche!
If you don’t know, now you know! Varun Bahl.

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October 17, 2008

The best book I never had to buy

A good friend of mine recently told me about a book that could possiblely help me figure out what i want to do when I graduate. Its called Career Oppurtunities in the Fashion Industry by Peter Vogt, it has every job possible and everything you need to know. It is basically a text book, and is the best text book I have ever bought. It is definately work the $12.89 I spent. It being cheap was an incentive to buy it but in was worth so much more. Check out Amazon.com to find it.

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October 16, 2008

Fashion Week

Listen up fashionistas! Fashion week at Buffalo State College is October 19th through the 24th. The Fashion Student Association will be hosting fun events all week long for anyone and everyone! The big finale will be our fall fashion show on Thursday at 10pm which is free to all!

Monday Oct. 20: Who Stole My Manolo Blaniks? The 10 Commandments of Fashion—— at 5PM in the Fireside Lounge

Tuesday Oct. 21: General Interest Meeting—— during Bengal Pause in Caudell 216
Monkey See - Monkey Do——at 5PM in the Assembly Hall

Wednesday Oct. 22: Arts & Crafts Around the World——at 5PM in the Social Hall

Thursday Oct 23: The Real Cost——During Bengal Pause in the Game Room 105H
Fall Fashion Show——at 10PM in the Social Hall

Please come out and show your support!

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The Worlds Largest Traveling Fashion Show

For 51 years the Ebony Fashion Fair has been bringing fashion from the nation’s top designers around the world. Some of the more known designers include Anna Sui, Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Roberto Cavalli, Givenchy, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Vivienne Westwood, and Bill Blass.

It all started in 1956 in an effort to raise money for the Woman’s Auxiliary of Flint-Goodrich Hospital in New Orleans. The show was such a success that it became a cross-country tour to benefit other worthy charities. Over 4,000 shows have been performed to date worldwide. The Ebony Fashion Fair has raised more than $54 million for various scholarship groups.

So where is the next stop? BUFFALO!! Show starts at 8pm Friday the 17th at the Hyatt Regency Two Fountain Plaza Buffalo, NY. Tickets are $40 and I believe you just purchase them at the door. The ticket price includes either a one-year subscription to EBONY magazine or 6-month subscription to JET magazine and a copy of EBONY FASHION FAIR magazine. Each person is also entered to win a round trip for two to any destination in the domestic U.S. states.

So the price may be a bit steep for us college students but now that we know it’s going to a good cause, I think it’s worth it! Nothing could be better than going to an awesome fashion show for $40, seeing tons of designers AND contributing to a good cause! Come out and support.


And remember…
Stay Classy Buffalo ;-)

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Lost?

So it has come to my attention that very few people know what they want to do once they graduate. I myself am one of them. Deciding whether or not to go to FIT is a big enough problem, let alone what you want to do with the rest of your life. Getting yourself off on the right foot is so important in breaking your way into the fashion industry. I really encourage internships. I think it is the best way to see what really happens out there in the “real world” and get a feel for things. I’m so glad it is actually required (at least for merch majors I know it is) to have an internship to graduate.

I also think when teachers have guest speakers it is a really big help. When in school, we are learning but not doing. They can tell us what their average day or week consists of so we can better understand exactly what we would be doing if we choose the same job. We recently had 2 speakers in my retail class. One of the companies was Fashion Expressions who make leather handbags and gloves. They are a huge distributer and ship all over the world. I can honestly say I had no idea such a big company was in buffalo. The other speaker was a buyer from Tony Walker. For those of you who don’t know what it is, I know I didn’t, it is an upscale boutique on Main St. in Williamsville. They sell 7 for all mankind, UGG, Marc Jacobs and the list goes on. She took us through what she actually does as a buyer and gave us a better understanding of what that job specifically entails. I think they it was really nice for them to paint us a true-to-life picture so maybe some of us will have less trouble deciding what to do!

Both places are offering internships and I think both are awesome places to learn more and to better yourself. Who knows, maybe I will even apply!! Tony Walker has a page at www.shoptonywalker.com and fashion expressions has one at www.fashionexpressionsgloves.com but it doesn’t give any company information that I can see.


Good luck and remember…
Stay Classy Buffalo ;-)

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October 10, 2008

fellow fashion devotees


i’m stacy- a junior in fashion merchandising. i’m originally from syracuse, and moved here almost two years ago after dorming freshman year. i work about 25+ hours at outback steakhouse, where the uniforms are no where near fashionable ! i also spend time at krudmart down on elmwood ave near allen, where i intern. check it out !

i’m not quite sure what i plan on doing after i finish buff state. i was planning on opening my own store, but have realized i may not want to devote so much of my life to that- right out of college. i think that plan will be put to the side for awhile. i need adventure, excitement, a big city, a new crowd. fashion journalism, runway shows, and styling photo shoots have always been appealing to me- so who knows ! my fashion interests are all over the board, from top notch designers to those vintage finds at amvetts. my style varies day to day: last week my inspiration one day was 50’s pin ups and katy perry and the next i was wearing door knockers and adidas sneakers looking up graffiti artists. im very versatile and anything sparks my interest.

i hope to entice readers with little tidbits of my own life. my personal inspiration, my favorite upcoming designers or brands and anything else that i may feel the need to ramble about. i’m going to let you in on stuff going on around buffalo that might be of creative interest to you all. i’ll keep you up to date on krudmart and some other local companies, while i continue working with the wonderful miss. habes. so hang in there, and i’ll keep writing.

stacy.


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October 09, 2008

Introductions First

Hey everyone! My name is Kristina im a junior fashion merchandising major at Buffalo State. I started my college career off at Canisius Collge as a communications major in their 3-1 program with FIT. But I realized I didn’t want to to wait 3 years to learn about fashion. I transfered and in the end it was for the better. As a junior and coming to the end I still have no clue what I want to do. Everything about the fashion industry intrigues me, and narrowing down the infinite options all of us student have is so difficult. But this is the best field to have no idea what you want to do with your degree. There is so much we can do. We just have to find what we’re meant to do.

More to Come.
Enjoy.

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October 08, 2008

Miss Alyssa

Hello! My name is Alyssa Guley and I am a fashion merchandising student here at Buffalo State College in my junior year. I am the customer service coordinator at TJ Maxx on the boulevard and transfer back and forth from the store here and back home in Binghamton, NY. I am taking 21 credits and a member of both the Fashion Student Association and EverGreen. I am not sure what I want to do with my life after I graduate. I will either stay here a little bit longer and dual major or go back to school for my Masters in business. Some day, I would like to open my own store. I am very excited to start blogging and will write as often as I can, considering my schedule.

Stay classy Buffalo ;-)

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October 04, 2008

Buffalo Gets Dressed Up!

Being that I am in Buffalo half the year for school, I go through hell and high water just to find some clothes that are cute, have personality and that everyone and their mother won’t be seen wearing since the only place to shop is the mall or make the drive to Toronto where all the stores are better but you pay more with the Canadian dollar. =(




But it seems as if my woes have been heard— Thank God!

Designer Adam Lippes will be opening a pop-up store in B-Lo!

The store is slated to open Oct. 10. and will be located at 5454 Main Street, the 4,000-square-foot space will house the entire Adam collection for women and men. Since it is a pop-up store,it will close just after the New Year. However it will be one of the first places where shoppers can find the designer’s modern basics collection, consisting of tissue-thin jersey T-shirts, viscose and cashmere hooded wrap tops, draped open-neck jersey dresses, viscose waffle-knit long-sleeve crewneck tops and ponte knit leggings.





“I have always been fascinated by the idea of a pop-up store in an outer market,” Lippes said. “I particularly love Buffalo, since it is where I grew up and spent my formative years.”

Mr. Lippes was inducted into the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 2007, which means he has officially made it, all due to hardwork and lots of determination.


In 2003, Adam decided to pursue his dream of creating wearable yet luxurious cotton basics after working for seven years at Oscar de la Renta. His desire to “fuse fashion with the perfect white tee” began with a global search for manufacturers of the finest cottons, cashmeres, and wools. Adam launched his eponymous label at Saks Fifth Avenue in spring of 2004. Since then, the business has grown from luxury basics into a full sportswear collection.

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Stay Tuned

Hey everyone!

My name is Jenelle and I’m a sophomore fashion merchandising major with a minor in journalism. I enjoy writing and I even have my own blog called Ho$tage; for those captured by fashion, music, lifestyle and luxury— check it out at www.hostagenyc.com.
I’m originally from Brooklyn, New York and I’m a graduate of the High School of Fashion Industries. I’m excited to be a new fashion blogger for Buffalo State so stay tuned as I deliver the hottest fashion news… with my own little twist of course!

I hope you like it!

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