Fragrance Trends: Ivanka Trump

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

Daughter of the real estate mogul Donald Trump, Ivanka has launched her first fragrance simply called Ivanka Trump. Ivanka Trump has top notes of bergamot, apple, pink pepper, and peach; middle notes of jasmine and rose; and base notes of patchouli, amber, vanilla, and cedar. If you like amber and the unique combination of sweet and spicy, you will definitely like this fragrance. The new fragrance is available in a 50 ml and 100 ml eau de parfum spray, as well as a body lotion.

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

Fragrance Trends: Adam Levine for Women

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

Front man for pop rock group Maroon 5 and coach for the singing competition show The Voice has launched a signature scent for women called Adam Levine Eau de Parfum. Adam Levine Eau de Parfum has top notes of saffron and citruses; middle notes of marigold, Indian jasmine petals, spices, and rose petals; and base notes of Australian sandalwood, benzoin, and creamy vanilla. Saffron, the spices, and the vanilla are going to be more apparent then the other scents giving this fragrance a unique olfactory experience. The fragrance comes in a 1 oz, 1.7 oz, and 3.4 oz spray.

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

Join Pretty Little Liars Star Janel Parrish at Foreign Exchange Clothing in Irvine on May 4

Pretty Little Liars star Janel Parrish will be hosting a shopping event at Foreign Exchange at the Irvine Spectrum on May 4, 2013, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! The actress will pose for pics, chat with fans, and pick out her favorite pieces from the collection.

Foreign Exchange, a men's and women's shop known for carrying trendsetting designs from around the globe, has teamed up with KIIS FM and the American Red Cross to raise money for charity. There will be music, giveaways (including a $1,000 shopping spree at the store with Lindsay Yenter and Ashlee Fraizer from ABC's The Bachelor), sweet treats, and styling advice from FE Fashion Experts.

Read about Pretty Little Liars Costume Designer Mandi Line, who is a Graduate of FIDM and has a student intern from the college!

Fragrance Trends: Surprise by Heidi Klum

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

Model and Project Runway host, Heidi Klum is back with her fourth fragrance. If you are a fan of the show, you might have caught the episode when her fragrance was premiered. Surprise by Heidi Klum has top notes of mandarin orange and pink pepper; middle notes of rose and magnolia; and based notes of sandalwood and benzoin. Surprise has a light, creamy rose impression. You might want to also get the lotion for greater fragrance lasting power. Surprise by Heidi Klum comes in 15, 30, and a 50 ml eau de toilette spray, along with a deodorant, body lotion, and shower gel.

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

Fragrance Trends: Nude by Rihanna

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

Grammy-winning recording artist, Rihanna brings us her third fragrance, Nude by Rihanna, which could be labeled as her most mellow scent yet, and perfect for a date night. Nude by Rihanna has top notes of guava nectar, mandarin orange, and pear; middle notes of orange blossom, gardenia, and jasmine sambac; and base notes of sandalwood, musk, and vanilla orchid. Nude by Rihanna comes in a 1.7 and 3.4 oz. eau de parfum spray.

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

FC Interviews Lead Singer Nick Santino of A Rocket To The Moon

When Fashion Club got the chance to interview singer hottie Nick Santino of A Rocket To The Moon, we jumped. His band is coming out with a new album March 26, "Wild & Free" via Fueled by Ramen!

Find out what inspires him, his musical influences, and his idea of the perfect date. Plus, he has some special advice for all of you pursuing your dreams!

FC: Who's your biggest celeb crush?
Nick: Katy Perry. Oh, yeah!

FC: Who's the coolest celeb you've ever met?
Nick: Dr. Phil, obviously.

FC: What's your fashion essential when you're on tour?
Nick: I refer to my style as "white trash chic." I kinda just wear vintage western shirts and cowboy boots.

FC: What's your idea of a perfect date?
Nick: Staying in and watching a movie. Then maybe go out and get dinner. But not fancy dinner. Something like pizza, or McDonald's.

FC: What inspires you?
Nick: Everything—sounds cliche and stupid, but everything. Life, love, family, friends, traveling, other musicians. Everything.

FC: Who are your musical influences?
Nick: Everyone from Tom Petty to Katy Perry, and everything in between.

FC: How did you get the band name?
Nick: Honestly, I have no idea. I'm a space geek, so I think it just came to me one day and unfortunately stuck haha.

FC: What's your favorite song on your new album?
Nick: Wherever You Go. For sure.

FC: Tell us something about yourself that no one else knows:
Nick: At this point, there's very little that people don't know about me thanks to Twitter hah. Let's see. I go to bed pretty early.

FC: What's your all-time favorite movie?
Nick. ET is up there. I'm not good at picking favorite anythings.

FC: What's your favorite men's cosmetic product?
Nick: For my hair, I use this Paul Mitchell Tea Tree stuff. Love that.

FC: What advice do you have for our readers who want to pursue careers in a highly competitive industry?
Nick: Just keep at it. You're gonna run into a lot of crappy people but fortunately the good always outweigh the bad. Just never give up on it. You'll make it anywhere you want to go! Trust me.

"Wild & Free," produced by Mark Bright (Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire), features single “Ever Enough” whose cinematic and romantic music video stars friend Debby Ryan and band frontman Nick Santino. “Wild & Free” is available now for pre-order.

Celeb-Inspired Prom Trends for Guys

Prom is not all about the dresses. (Well, let’s be honest, it’s mostly about the dresses, but it’s not all about the dresses.) That’s why we’re doing a special feature on the hottest looks this prom—for guys! We were inspired by three of the hottest guys in Hollywood—Drake, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Rob Pattinson! See the trends.

Don't miss our post How To Match Your Prom Date, In a Good Way on PromAdvice.com.

Fragrance Trends: Meow! by Katy Perry

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

Singer/songwriter Katy Perry brings us a fun fragrance in a cat inspired bottle. Meow! by Katy Perry has top notes of tangerine and pear; middle notes of jasmine, gardenia, African orange flower, honeysuckle, and lily-of-the-valley; and base notes of musk, sandalwood, amber, and vanilla. Meow! comes as an eau de parfum natural spray in 1.0, 1.7 and 3.4 oz. sizes, a 4 oz. body lotion, and 4 oz. shower gel, along with a .33 fl. oz. roll on. If you like the cat theme you might try out her first fragrance, Purr.

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

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Fragrance Trends: VIVA by Fergie

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

Fergie, the lead vocalist for the music group Black Eyed Peas, introduces her third fragrance, VIVA by Fergie. The new fragrance has top notes of green accords and bergamot; middle notes of lavender, mint, and narcissus; and base notes of vetiver, white musk, and wood notes. It comes as a 1.7 oz. eau de parfum spray, as well as a 6.7 oz. body lotion and shower gel. VIVA by Fergie has a minty, herbal presence to it, but it’s not overpowering.

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