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Hair Drama? No Worries...

Instyle Magazine gave us some tips and tricks to find the best salons in our town. However, price is always a factor in how much we could possibly spend on a fabulous hair cut, trim, or color. Besides the Andy Lecompte Salon recommended who charges a minimum of $125.00 and above, we've decided to give you a few more choices in downtown Los Angeles, right by FIDM. Hopefully this will be helpful to new students who constantly ask if there is anything in downtown close by!

If you need some color in your hair, and a craving for a coffee, make your way over to Salon 11 right next to Starbucks on 11th and Grand. Not only can they make your hair look fabulous, but they also do nails! (Kim swears by her favorite stylist, Yvonne.)

420 W. 11th St.,

Los Angeles, CA 90015

Tel 213.744.9944

Salon Neihule has a great vibe, vintage with a modern twist. Neihule means "to live a happy life;" who wouldn't want to come here?

607 South Olive St.,

Los Angeles, CA 90014

Tel 213.623.4383

If you want to go get a cut for a great deal, check out Candolyn's Salon & Spa in the California Plaza in downtown. Then you can walk on over to the Contemporary of Modern Art...

Two California Plaza

350 S. Grand Ave., #D-9

Los Angeles, CA 90071

Tel 213.625.7895

For the men who just need a simple cut without paying the salon prices, you can pay $15 for a buzz at Rudy's Barbershop at The Standard Hotel in downtown. They also have a location in Hollywood.

550 S. Flower St.

Los Angeles, CA 90071

Tel 213.439.3058

Not only does The Artform Studio cut hair but they also do events like art shows and dance work shops along with their very own boutique at two different locations!

Salon

701 E. 3rd St. #120

Los Angeles, CA 90013

Tel 213.613.1050

Have any more recommendations? Send them our way!

    ~ Arali

Mandy Moore Gets Seriously Stylish with Lucky!

For Mandy Moore, 25, the end of a long, hot summer provides perfect fodder for giddy anticipation. "[Fall] is all about being cozy," says singer/songwriter, Moore. "I'm excited to break out my sweaters and finally buy those autumnal staples I've been wanting--like a leather jacket."

Featured for an astonishing fourth time on the cover of the September 2009 issue of Lucky Magazine, Moore pairs her trailblazing musical career with an eye for fashion just outside of her "comfort zone." A few of her fall choices, shown above, show a preference towards boho-chic styling, with equal marks of feminine luxury and edgy rock 'n roll. To check out Moore's feature in its entirety, look for this issue of Lucky Magazine, now available everywhere!

We love you, Mandy!!

--Alaythia

The Stanford Wholesale Mart 2010 2-Day Event Fashion Show

Hey all you recession-friendly, fashion loving, fun-in-the-sun types: come out to downtown Los Angeles for the Stanford Fashion Show! It's only a few miles away from FIDM and it'll be a great way to meet new people in the fashion industry and enjoy some good runway shows as well as music and other great stuff! Join LookBookLA and other sponsors for a fun-filled day!

Click on the flier to view information!

    ~ Arali

"At Long Last... More Mandy!"

"They think I'm very cute and so sweet... But that won't cut it anymore. I don't want to be a wallflower," says Mandy Moore.

So goes the touching and oft-revealing interview of the talented singer/song-writer, film star, and spokesmodel in the April 2009 Issue of Marie Claire. In her second cover issue for the magazine, the newly-married Moore touches on her now-rocker husband, and reveals her own coming-of-age struggle as an independent musician.

She also discusses her latest album, Amanda Leigh, which is slated for release on Storefront Records. The follow-up to Moore's acclaimed indie-album Wild Hope, the self-entitled offering is a deeply personal collection of music. 

"Mandy got to a place with her vocals that she's never been. ...I swear what she's doing is unequivocal. I don't think people will need to be convinced once they hear it," says her producer, Mike Viola.

If you want to hear a sampling of Mandy's album, the first single, "I Could Break Your Heart Any Day of the Week" is available on iTunes now! The album, meanwhile, is slated for release May 26th, 2009, and is also available on iTunes for pre-order today.

Keep an eye on this girl, she's truly one of a kind.

We love you, Mandy!

--Alaythia

Career Girl Answers: How To Become A Top-Notch Fashion Writer (With FIDM's Help!)

Dear Career Girl:

I love fashion and I love writing, therefore I would LOVE to have a job writing for a fashion magazine.

In order to pursue that career, what school should I go to? And what should I major in?

Camerynn 

Career Girl Answers:

Dear Camerynn:

Writing for a fashion mag or being a Fashion Editor seems the job everyone wants these days.

A really creative way to do it would be to attend FIDM for two years and get your Associates of Arts degree in a fashion-related subject, such as Merchandise Marketing, Visual Communications, or any one of FIDM's many fashion-related majors.

Then you would have great familiarity with the fashion industry and really understand how it works.

There’s much insider knowledge to be gained at a specialized fashion college such as FIDM!

Then you might want to transfer to a college that has a Journalism or English program and finish up your Bachelor’s of Arts degree in a writing-related major.

That would qualify you to write or work for a magazine.

Then you would have background in both fashion and writing, something that others competing for the same career opportunities wouldn’t have.

To employers, you would be a fashion/writing gem!

While you are at FIDM you could write for FIDM’s The Mode campus magazine, and when you were studying Journalism or English, you could contribute fashion articles to the school paper.

FIDM has arrangements with many schools so that FIDM units will transfer to various four-year colleges, which means you won’t have to take classes over again and you’ll have extraordinary fashion insights under your belt as well, something of which other Journalism students could only dream.

Keep FIDM in mind for your specialized fashion Associates Degree!

Fashionably,

Career Girl

And The Winner Is...

The winner of our 3rd MySpace Exclusive Contest: FIDM "Cover Look" Creation is none other than the young and talented Maryssa Stumpf! Maryssa's Cover Look for Canadian singer Skye Sweetnam was clever, clear, and creative! Maryssa will receive a one year subscription to the ultra-sweet and stylish Lula Magazine!

However, because we received so many fantastic entries, we have decided to award Four Honorable Mentions as well! A big congratulations to Jayme Coca from Laguna Niguel, CA, Ruth K. Sanchez from Moreno Valley, CA, Rosey Goodrich from Delta, UT, and Shantelle Amigable from Pasadena, CA! These four ladies will receive a small thought from us, their friends at FIDM and FashionClub!

I'd like to send a big thank you to everyone who entered, and to let you all know to keep your eyes peeled, as another fantastic contest is right around the corner...

Until then,

Stay Tuned and Stay Fashionable,

-- Alaythia

Just Six Days Left...

To enter our latest and most fabulous MySpace Exclusive Contest! It's a ton of fun, and you could win a one year subscription to Lula Magazine!

What are you waiting for??! Submit your entry today!

Just in case you missed it, here are all the juicy details...

       

We are giving away a one year subscription to our new favorite obsession, Lula Magazine. Lula is created for the real girls of the world who love fashion, music, art, and make believe. Lula is gentle, whimsical, and ethereal in tone, mixing high fashion to fall in love with and interviews that feel like late night chats with people you wish you knew. International stylists, photographers, musicians, artists, illustrators, and journalists work towards creating a gorgeous magazine that is not only a forum for beautiful work and fresh ideas, but that reads like the honest, funny, and aspirational best friend you dream of.

To Enter to Win this Awesome Subscription, Simply:

1.) Imagine that you are the Editor of your favorite magazine, (real or fictional) and that the Fall Edition of your magazine has just hit stores.

2.) Who is on the cover of the magazine? Put together a "Cover Look" Page for your readers, complete with pictures, that describes what your cover star is wearing. We don't want to see actual outfits that celebrities have worn, we want to see how you would put their look together!

(Below, is the perfect example of a "Cover Look" Page. There is a blurb about the cover shoot, a shot of the cover star, and pictures of the various components of the cover star's look. Make sure you tell us where to find the various pieces and how much they cost! Feel free to be as creative as you like! You can focus on the cover star's clothing and accessories, but you can also describe the various beauty products that your cover star is wearing!)

3.) Send your "Cover Look" Page along with your name, age, mailing address, and MySpace URL to FIDMPublicationSF@yahoo.com. That's it! You will be entered to win the amazing subscription to Lula Magazine!

ELIGIBILITY: This contest is open to anyone who is a legal resident of the continental United States and is aged 14 or older. Contest is void in Puerto Rico, U.S. territories and possessions, and where restricted or prohibited by law.

JUDGING CRITERIA: Submissions will be judged by Sponsor based on the following criteria: 50% creativity, 25% clarity, and 25% quality.

DEADLINE: Friday, October 31st, 2008

Good Luck and Stay Fashionable!

-- Alaythia

Harry Potter-Themed Spread in Bazaar

Love the magical Harry Potter-themed photo shoot featuring actress Emma Watson in the new issue of Harper's Bazaar. --Kim

MySpace Exclusive Contest 3: FIDM "Cover Look" Creation

Hey there, Fashionistas! If you have a MySpace page and want to win an awesome prize from your friends at FIDM: The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, then we've got a contest for you!

Because you helped make our first two MySpace Exclusive Contests, FIDM Gear Giveaway, and FIDM Color Creation, such huge successes, we are pleased to be bringing you yet another fabulous and fun MySpace Exclusive!

       

This time, we are giving away a one year subscription to our new favorite obsession, Lula Magazine. Lula is created for the real girls of the world who love fashion, music, art, and make believe. Lula is gentle, whimsical, and ethereal in tone, mixing high fashion to fall in love with and interviews that feel like late night chats with people you wish you knew. International stylists, photographers, musicians, artists, illustrators, and journalists work towards creating a gorgeous magazine that is not only a forum for beautiful work and fresh ideas, but that reads like the honest, funny, and aspirational best friend you dream of.

To Enter to Win this Awesome Subscription, Simply:

1.) Imagine that you are the Editor of your favorite magazine, (real or fictional) and that the Fall Edition of your magazine has just hit stores.

2.) Who is on the cover of the magazine? Put together a "Cover Look" Page for your readers, complete with pictures, that describes what your cover star is wearing. We don't want to see actual outfits that celebrities have worn, we want to see how you would put their look together!

(Below, is the perfect example of a "Cover Look" Page. There is a blurb about the cover shoot, a shot of the cover star, and pictures of the various components of the cover star's look. Make sure you tell us where to find the various pieces and how much they cost! Feel free to be as creative as you like! You can focus on the cover star's clothing and accessories, but you can also describe the various beauty products that your cover star is wearing!)

3.) Send your "Cover Look" Page along with your name, age, mailing address, and MySpace URL to FIDMPublicationSF@yahoo.com. That's it! You will be entered to win the amazing subscription to Lula Magazine!

ELIGIBILITY: This contest is open to anyone who is a legal resident of the continental United States and is aged 14 or older. Contest is void in Puerto Rico, U.S. territories and possessions, and where restricted or prohibited by law.

JUDGING CRITERIA: Submissions will be judged by Sponsor based on the following criteria: 50% creativity, 25% clarity, and 25% quality.

DEADLINE: Friday, October 31st, 2008

Good Luck and Stay Fashionable!

-- Alaythia    

P.S. If this contest seems right up your alley, then why not apply to FIDM's Merchandise Marketing Program? I did, and my entrance project was a lot like this!!

Wear Your Fave Spring Dress And Win A Trip To New York!

Here's the deal: The website Kaboodle has partnered with Marie Claire mag to give you a chance to show off your favorite spring dress …

and enter to win $1,000 and a trip for 2 to New York!

Just upload a pic of yourself in your fave spring dress here.

Eight “weekly favorites” will be featured on the contest homepage and in the Kaboodle blog. One lucky grand prize winner will be selected by Marie Claire editors and number of votes.

It could be YOU!

For inspiration, here's the photo gallery of your sister entrants. --Belissa