Style Must: Shourouk Brass and Crystal Bib Necklace

Yep, I'd pretty much say we're dying over this necklace over here. Jaw dropping, falling out of my chair, heart beating wildly. And head over heels in L-O-V-E. I'm imagining soooo many outfits with this most adorable bib necklace by Paris-based designer Shourouk. Cascading brass tassels and brilliant clear and green crystals make it so unique. It's one of those necklaces you keep forever and keep in the fam for generations to come.

Just picture all the cute clothes that would be made even cuter with this outstanding statment necklace. OK, the gushing needs to end. Just sayin'...it's a style must!

Beauty Buzz: Get Rockstar Hair and Makeup Like Stevie Nicks

Have you seen the rockstar fashions new on FashionClub.com? Now, you've got to check out our amazing hair and makeup beauty tutorials on Beauty Buzz! Get legendary music icon Stevie Nicks's boho-chic look, perfect for upcoming music fests! Plus, we list the products you need and the face chart to get the look.

 

FIDM Street Style!

Bianca, Brea, & Emily | Fashion Design

And yes, true to form as a budding fashion designer, those ARE really bobbins Emily is donning as earrings!

Rebecca | Fashion Design

Haley D. | Merchandise Product Development & Carolina H. |  Visual Communications

Just Accepted Visual Communications Student is Inspired by Rachel Zoe and Wants to be a Stylist

Full Name: Caitlan Szabo

Age: 19

Hometown: Long Beach, CA

Year in School or Previous College History: Some Community College

FIDM Major: Visual Communications

FIDM Campus and Start Date: Orange County, Fall 2012

Admissions Advisor: Susan Pope

Tell us a bit about yourself. Among other things, I love fashion and I love to shop. I am blessed to have landed a job at Nordstrom where I get to surround myself with things I enjoy, as well as helping others feel beautiful. It’s very rewarding.

My Nordstrom carreer  has lead me to the realization that I want to spend the majority of my life doing something that I enjoy. I'm in love with the fashion industry and making a difference in people’s lives. My inspiration at this time in my life is Rachel Zoe. She is an amazingly talented, strong woman and I aspire to be like her.

What are your proudest accomplishments so far? I am proud of the woman I have grown up to be. I have a good head on my shoulders and have surrounded myself with people who have integrity and authenticity. I’m proud of the way I carried myself through this journey which has lead me to FIDM and pursuing a career in fashion.

What made FIDM right for you? The atmosphere at FIDM caught my eye. After touring and meeting people at FIDM, I got an immediate "at-home" feeling. I fit right in with the other students and that’s an amazing feeling. FIDM has so many more things to offer me than your standard college; it feels like "the sky’s the limit" here.  I’m inspired, hopeful, and excited!

Describe your entrance project. My favorite outfit was the inspiration for my three entrance projects. I used it as my overall theme. I created a little boutique that was reflective of my personal style by using circles, triangles, and squares; I made a Jeffrey Campbell "Lita." I wanted to use acutal objects as those shapes so I used flowers for the circles, cutouts of lace triangles, and mosaic tiles for squares.

For my window display I kept it simple. I had a wooden design in the background and three models wearing bohemian-inspired clothing to portray what would be inside. The interior display of my store was a boutique so it was very clean and didn’t incorporate too many pieces that would overwhelm the client. Throughout my three projects I used coordinating colors and designs. I used real leather and denim to give texture.

What are your career goals? I plan to become a personal stylist! Styling is my passion and I love creating looks for people and being the one to make them feel amazing in whatever they wear. If given the opportunity, event planning is also an interest of mine.

What do you expect to learn at FIDM?  I want to really learn the way of the business and the lifestyle of being in this industry. I am excited to be hands-on and be working on my major right off the bat -- I can’t wait to explore all the aspects of the Visual Communications major.

IMPD Grad Continues Her Studies with Bachelor of Science Degree at FIDM

Whidbey Island native Ariel Carroll just graduated from FIDM with a degree in International Manufacturing & Product Development (IMPD). She is continuing her studies with plans to finish her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management at FIDM by March 2013.

Name: Ariel Carroll

Campus: Los Angeles

Major: Product Development/International Manufacturing and Product Developement

Hometown: Whidbey Island, Washington

Tell us a little about yourself: I a grew up on a hippy island, and I ended up in the big city of Los Angeles, going to FIDM—I am loving my life here. Wouldn't change it for anything. I am 21 years old and have my second Associates Degree and will be finishing my BS in March 2013. I love so many aspects of design and product development that it is so hard to decide what I want to end up doing in my career. So, I plan to go with what life gives me and stay at the top!

What is one of your proudest accomplishments? The fact that I have made it this far. I've been indecisive in the past, and now I am on a track that I love and I am doing well at it.

Tell us about your experience in the IMPD Program: I designed missy tops for our target mom. This program was the best. I made so many connections and friendships, and gained so much knowledge that I can take with me throughout my educational journey and career path. My teachers have been absolutely amazing, and traveling to Europe and Hong Kong has given me a new perspective on research and manufacturing. 

What was the biggest lesson you learned in the IMPD Program? Teamwork. It's not always about what you think is going to sell; it's about research, validation, and working with your team to collaborate on determining the best trends. 

Tell us a little about your traveling experience in the IMPD Program: I traveled first to Paris, France and Milan, Italy for trend research. My experience at Premiere Vision and Trend Union, and observing street fashion helped me in my trend research; it was something else. Knowing that Europe is 1.5 years ahead of American fashion made it a little easier to go there and pull what I think will sell in America and use that to inspire my designs. Later in the program we went to Hong Kong for production. We looked at manufacturers to get the real experience of what it is like to visit a factory. This gave me real life experience, which helped me to understand it better.

Tell us about the upcoming Fall 2012 trends: We mainly did reseach on trends for Fall 2012. I saw blush tones and pastels giving a feminine feel, even in the fall season, mixed with complimentary rich dull colors.

What fashion sites/blogs do you love? Stylesight, Doneger, and WGSN

How did you hear about FIDM and what made you decide to go here? I told a family friend, who is a teacher at a college, that that I was interested in clothing; he told me I had to check out FIDM. I had looked at other college campuses, but I didn't feel like they were home. When I looked at FIDM, I knew it was for me!

How did you choose your major? I wanted something that involved design and business. And Product Development fit this description to a T.

What are your career goals and how is FIDM helping you get there? Through my majors I realized that I enjoy many aspects of the industry. I definitely want to go into product development in a well known company, more corporate at first, and then I will let life come at me. As long as I love my job and I'm still learning, I will be happy.

What advice do you have for someone thinking about going to FIDM? If you like fashion then COME ON OVER! This is the place to be if your heart is in it. You will have a blast!

Anything else you'd like to share? I loved my experience here so much, and I'm sad that the IMPD Program is now over for me.

Free Saturday Workshop: May 19

You’re invited!

Our next free, monthly workshop is “Tools to Land the Job” on Saturday, May 19, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please join us on the Los Angeles campus or the San Diego campus as we kick-start your summer job search. Learn how to prepare for your first job interview, from what to wear to how to answer commonly-asked questions. RSVP now!

FIDM LA Campus
919 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90015

FIDM San Diego Campus
350 Tenth Avenue, Third Floor
San Diego, CA 92101

Fragrance Trends: Calvin Klein CK ONE Summer

Fragrance designer and FIDM Instructor André Barnwell is our guest beauty blogger, reviewing fragrances and reporting on fragrance trends.

André says...

Calvin Klein takes its CK ONE brand and gives it a summer twist. CK ONE Summer is an energizing combination of top notes blue mint, cucumber, lime, and bergamot; middle notes of water lotus, fresh watery accord, rosemary, and green apple; and base notes of rum cocktail, sandalwood, driftwood, and sea moss.

Although CK ONE Summer is categorized as a unisex fragrance, this one might favor the men more than the women. CK ONE Summer is available in a 3.4 oz. eau de toilette spray.   

André Barnwell is a fragrance designer and instructor at FIDM who teaches Fundamentals of Fragrance in the Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing Program.

Style Must: Fiorentini & Baker Boots

Forget the music, fashion is what it's all about at any respectable music fest (of course you expect Fashion Club to say something like that, right!).

Cute clothes and awesome footwear were in abundance at Coachella and SXSW. Sasquatch and Bonnaroo will most certainly be no exception.

We noticed booties are one of the hottest trends. They're perfect for trodding around at an outdoor concert. You know—mud and dirt! Plus, they go with everything—cut-off denim shorts, mini-skirts, maxi dresses, you name it. These Fiorentini & Baker boots are a style must. They would look amazing with a boho-chic lacey tunic, don't you think?

Dress For Less: Sunglasses

Dress for less in sunglasses, or as they say in Aussieland, sunnies. Happy Friday, everyone!

1. Aviator Sunglasses, $5.80, forever21.com
2. Retro-style Sunglasses, $6.95, hm.com
3. Ikat Print Sunglasses, $32, topshop.com
4. Poolside Round Frame Sunglasses, $16, urbanoutfitters.com
5. Brown Animal-Print Sunglasses, $9.94, oldnavy.com

FC Link Love -- May 11, 2012

This Instagram photo shoot by Nick Knight is beyond! -- This Is Glamorous

Marni has partnered with Los Angeles artist Brian Rea to create some insanely adorable totes. -- Bag Snob

Meet Mr. Kate. We're quickly becoming obsessed with this gorgeous jewelry line. -- Knight Cat

Check out these beauty how-tos. Seriously beautiful results! -- The Glamourai

So if you've waited until the very last minute to buy something for mom, consult this Mother's Day gift guide, stat. -- Fab Sugar

We're loving all things Met Gala this week, including this tour of the Schiaparelli and Prada exhibit. -- The Cut

Heidi Klum doesn't brush her hair. Wait, what? (Seriously, we totally love her, and this interview just solidified our affections.) -- Stylelist

This is the best - Lessons from Jo March (of Little Women). She was always our favorite sister. -- Hello Giggles

Three totally cute ways to style denim shorts this summer. -- College Fashion

We remember Vidal Sassoon. -- The New York Times