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Think Pink for Homecoming!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and FashionClub.com has you covered with our most exciting fall launch ever! This month, we're dedicating our theme to the mothers, sisters, and daughters affected by breast cancer by asking you to Think Pink for Homecoming!

Pink is in this year, and with FashionClub.com we have the tips and tricks to make you belle of the ball! To begin, check out some amazing New Homecoming Ideas brought to you by PromAdvice.com. Whether you have a Romeo in mind or not, PromAdvice will have you dressed to impress in the fall's hottest gowns, make-up, and accessories!  

Did you know world-famous fashion designer Betsey Johnson is a breast cancer survivor? Support this amazing woman by checking out our Pretty in Pink Fall Trends. This October, we're featuring cufflinks, a chandelier, a moped scooter, Chuck Taylors and even macaroons--all in pink! Whether you looking for a nibble or some light, its the perfect way to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Now if you're anything like us, you're loving the whole vampire-craze right now. From Twilight to Underworld, October just screams this super-romantic style! This month, join us for Vampire Style Inspiration, and see how to turn your passion into fall's hottest trend! We've selected the season's best outerwear, denim, tops, and shoes, and we simply can't wait to show you!

Finally, make this Homecoming season one to remember with the Fashion a Cure Contest from FashionClub,com! You could win a Pretty in Pink Prize Pack filled with goodies like a Betsey Johnson Pink Rhinestone Heart Watch, a Marc by Marc Jacobs Cosmetic Case, a Sephora Perfect 10 Brush Set, and much, much, more! 

This is one party you can't afford to miss!

Enjoy!

--Alaythia

Second Annual Jumpstart Your Dreams Contest Extended!

Attention all high school students! There's still time to enter FashionClub.com's Second Annual Jumpstart Your Dreams Contest!

We've extended the deadline for this amazing contest until Wednesday, September 30th! This is an amazing opportunity, and here's why!

While we have received a number of talented entries in the categories of fashion design and merchandise marketing, we currently have no entrants for the following categories:

 Future Digital Media Grad
 Future Interior Design Grad
 Future Graphic Design Grad
 Future Jewelry Design
 Future Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing Grad

Why not check out the contest details here! Applicants in these areas have a better chance of winning, so what do you have to lose! Prizes for these categories include an amazing new camcorder, $150 Sephora shopping spree, and an incredible HD media player!

Good Luck!

--Alaythia

San Diego Students Take the Project FIDM Challenge

Several talented FIDM Students from the San Diego campus participated in Project FIDM. The challenge was to create a summer dress in one week using two donated fabrics and two pieces of existing clothing.

The designs were judged by a panel of industry professionals (from left to right) Qadir Hamidi, Couture Designer; Elizabeth Leffler, Owner of Christie's Boutique; Julia Beeson Polloreno, Senior Editor at San Diego Magazine; Gretchen Productions, Owner/Director of Gretchen Productions, a Fashion Show Production Company. 

The winning design was created by (from left to right) Diana Marques, Leigh King and Chelsey Peart. Each team member received a gift card to Fashion Valley and recognition in the FIDM Newsletter and the FIDM Blog. Congratulations designers!

FIDM Proudly Announces National Scholarship Competition 2009 Winners!

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is proud to announce the winners of the National Scholarship Competition 2009!  

The National Scholarship Competition offers highly-qualified seniors and older graduates the opportunity to earn a full one-year scholarship to attend FIDM, California's premier fashion college.

The 2009 Scholarship recipients are as follows: 

Hillary Harper for Fashion Executive of Tomorrow
Maelee Lungren for Interior Designer of Tomorrow
Sarah Chiarot for Graphic Designer of Tomorrow
Nathan Braun for Fashion Designer of Tomorrow
Sarah Friesen for Visual Designer of Tomorrow

Congratulations to all the winners for outstanding work in their area of study. For more information including project guidelines for the all-new National Scholarship Competition 2010, click here!

--Alaythia

Torrid's House of Dreams Model Search Finalists

The entries for Torrid's House of Dreams Model Search have poured in and on August 20, 2009, 26 finalists will be announced and you can vote for your favorite girl! Voting ends on August 30, 2009 and on September 2, 2009 the winners will be announced!

Go Back 2 Cool with FashionClub.com!

It's that time of year again... Back to School! This fall, we've made heading away from the beach and into the classroom easier than ever with August's all-new Back 2 Cool theme at FashionClub.com!

You'll be begging to sharpen those pencils and hit the ground running with our Haute Back to School Styles. These looks will get you up to speed on the latest trends and have you looking fabulous and studious all at the same time!

Found the perfect outfit? No look is complete without great hair, and this fall we've made it easy to Get Flawless Hair in a Flash! These style tips maximize snooze time, and make it easy to impress your friends! 

Next, grab an extra special helping of Reel Good Fashion. We've got the shows that you're watching with the fashions that everyone loves! Ever thought about creating the looks on your favorite TV shows? You could be the next contestant on Project Runway, filmed at FIDM Los Angeles!

As if that wasn't enough, FashionClub.com is proud to announce the Second Annual Jumpstart Your Dreams Contest! You could win one of 7 amazing prize packs designed with your future career in mind! These prize packs have everything from shopping sprees to digital camcorders, sewing machines and more! These prizes are so fabulous you've just got to see them to believe them!

And finally, if you are a Junior in High School, and ready to start planning your future, then use FIDM's FastTrack for Juniors to get a head start on your FIDM application! Why wait? Simply click here, and follow the 3 simple steps and you'll be on your way to a fabulous future at FIDM!

This fall, head Back 2 Cool with us at FashionClub.com!

--Alaythia 

"What's Your Inspiration?" Summer Blog Contest Winner Is...

Congratulations to D'Atra McFarland, winner of the "What's Your Inspiration?" Summer Blog Contest! She was randomly selected from a pool of five talented finalists to win an Elizabeth and James Deconstructed Tee in Peach from ChickDowntown.com!

Thank you to everyone who entered, and stay tuned for awesome back-to-school action this fall!

--Alaythia

Curvy Fashionistas Can Still Enter Torrid's House of Dreams Model Search!

If you couldn't make it to the House of Dreams Model Search event don't worry! There's still time to enter! In the chance of a lifetime, winners will fly to Los Angeles as VIP celebrities, star in their own Torrid.com webisodes, and strut Torrid's new collections on the runway at an exclusive event! Just click here to enter!

Today is the Last Day to Enter the "What's Your Inspiration?" Summer Blog Contest!

Today is the last day to enter the "What's Your Inspiration?" Summer Blog Contest!

Remember, one lucky entrant will win a luxurious Elizabeth and James Deconstructed Tee in Peach from ChickDowntown.com!

All entries must be received today, July 21st, 2009, by 11:59 PM PST.

For more details, click here!

Good Luck!!

--Alaythia

Torrid's House of Dreams Model Search - This Weekend!

Drop what you're doing and get down to the nearest Torrid store because the House of Dreams Model Search is happening now!

If you're a curvy fashionista who's always dreamed of becoming a model then head to any Torrid store this weekend, bring an 8x10 picture of yourself, along with the entry form, and you could be modeling in Torrid's House of Dreams Fashion Show!  Visit Torrid.com for more details. Good luck! --Angel