Must-Have Monday: Sephora Out of Pocket Beauty Brush Set

If this Sephora Out of Pocket Beauty Brush Set isn't the cutest makeup brush set  in the world, then we don't know what is. It's travel-friendly, which is super important as we prepare for a few summertime road trips, and the mini brushes are perfect for on-the-go touch-ups so we can take it anywhere (trust us, we plan to). But it's the gorgeous colors of the brushes and the travel case that make this kit so appealing.  It's so vibrant and fun and punchy--it just reminds us of summer. Plus, it's only $18, which means we can also pick one up for the BFF.

What's New, What's Hot: 3.1 Philip Lim for Target, Peter Som for Anthropologie

Target always makes us happy with their designer collaborations; we loved Luella and Rodarte and were obsessed with the Prabal Gurung collab. Now the major retailer has announced its newest design partner and we are simply over the moon: 3.1 Philip Lim! *happy dance* The New York-based designer, who never fails to wow at Fashion Week, is set to launch his capsule collection with the chain this September (perfect time to refresh your fall wardrobe, no?), which will include one hundred pieces for both men and women--apparel, shoes, bags, and travel accessories--with prices ranging from $19.99 up to $299.99. "Since an early age, I’ve been intrigued by the idea of design evolution," said Lim. "ne of the reasons I wanted to collaborate with Target is because I felt that together we could create a collection that would inspire – one that is cool and chic, but still very accessible." Look for the collection in stores and online on September 15.

And in other cool designer collaboration news, we're also super excited about Peter Som's collection for Anthropologie.  Considerably smaller than the aforementioned Target/3.1 Philip Lim line, the Som line will feature just eleven pieces, which the designer said were inspired by "social eccentrics, women of style that had a little something quirky or a little strange about them." You won't have to wait long to shop this collection, as it hits stores this week on May 17. Prices range from $128 to $368. And if you simply can't get enough of the Peter Som for Anthropologie collection don't fret--the designer is said to be working on a fall collection as well.

Dress for Less: Cages

There's something so very cagey about these summer styles. Happy weekend!

1. Large Geo Caged Earrings, $25, topshop.com
2. Cage Little Black Dress, $32.90, loveculture.com
3. Ecote Caged T-Strap Heel, $39.99, urbanoutfitters.com
4. Caged Ring, $3.80, forever21.com
5. Caged Leather Bangle, $39.50, bananarepublic.com

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.

FC Link Love -- May 10, 2013

Did you see our roundup of red carpet looks from the Met Gala over on Prom Advice yet?

Hey guys, Ali from Dressing Ken just hooked you up with a summertime style guide.

We're totally smitten with how Kendi Everyday styled these printed pants. By the way, have you gotten a pair? They're a spring/summer must!

There's a roundup of summer-perfect sandals over on Cupcakes and Cashmere.

Allure has the 10 commandments of clear skin (we've bookmarked it, printed it, and made it our wallpaper!).

In honor of the Met Gala, A Bit of Sass put together some punk pieces that we're literally drooling over.

Still looking for the perfect prezzie for mom? Glamourmash has hooked you up with a Mother's Day gift guide.

This is awesome--Rookie is showing you how to dress so that you never have to wait in line again.

Into the Gloss has a manicure technique you've just got to try!

Check out this montage of French doors over at Style Carrot. There's some very inspiring design.

Oliver Spencer and Superga Collaboration

 

It's a new collaboration—and it's fabulous! The century old Superga tapped the British menswear designer Oliver Spencer for the brand’s first ever menswear collaboration: Oliver Spencer x Superga. It's so cute!

The capsule collection bridges the gap between sport and luxury, adding Oliver Spencer’s signature color blocking to the ever-amazing Italian tennis shoe.

The collection retails for $108 to $153.

And if you happen to visit London this summer, check it out—Oliver Spencer opened a dedicated shoe boutiqe last year in London’s Bloombury neighborhood! Swanky!

Deadline to Enter Prom Advice Scholarship Competition is May 15

Interested in a chance to win a full-year scholarship to attend FIDM? There's still time to enter the Prom Advice Scholarship Competition!

The deadline is May 15th.

You'll need to sketch out your designs for a prom fashion collection or design a prom fashion boutique. It's fun, creative, plus you'll have a chance at a scholarship. What could be better?

Enter now!

Announcing the Winner of FC's May 2013 Sketch Contest

Congratulations to Lesila V. from Elk Grove, California, our May 2013 Sketchbook Contest Winner!!

Also, we'd like to recognize everyone for submitting your sketches. Your talent is so inspiring.

Don't miss next month's contest. Enter your best fashion design sketches for your chance to win a fashion sketch pad!

Must-Have Monday: UO Oval Trunk

We are of the firm belief that one can never have enough storage, and when the storage is as sweet as this Oval Trunk from Urban Outfitters it's even better. This pretty little trunk takes us back to the days of playing Barbie, when all her clothes and accessories were stored neatly in a sticker-bedazzled trunk.  And actually, the color of this trunk is quite Barbie-like, no? It's big enough to house our own accessories (Barbie no longer lives with us), but not so big that it'll be bulky or obtrusive. There's also a white rectange trunk available, and the two would look just darling stacked together.

What's New, What's Hot: Vivienne Westwood for Virgin Atlantic, Amanda Seyfried is New Face of Givenchy

Virgin Atlantic is clearly doing everything it can to set itself apart from other airlines. The Richard Branson-owned airline has just announced that fashion designer Vivienne Westwood will be designing new uniforms for them. According to a press release, the uniforms are done in Virgin's signature red, will be made of sustainable fabrics (think polyester made of recycled bottles and bags fabricated from discarded leather), and feature some of Westwood's favorite design elements: a nipped in, '40s-inspired waist and "Saville Row touches."  Said Westwood, "My clothes have always got a very strong dynamic rapport with the body–they are very body conscious, they help you to look glamorous, more hourglass, more woman." Of course, the airline has always strived to "bring glamour to airline travel," so Westwood's designs will be right on par.

Les Miserables actress Amanda Seyfried is a known fan of the house of Givenchy--she was front row at the Fall 2013 show and who can forget the nude mermaid Givenchy gown she rocked at this year's Golden Globe awards or the red tulle gown she wore to the Vanity Fair party after the 2013 Oscars? Now the blonde bombshell is the new face of the Very Irrestible campaign, replacing fellow Hollywood beauty Liv Tyler. "It's an honest collaboration," the actress told WWD. "I'm proud to be a part of the brands I'm involved with because what they do is really cool, especially Givenchy--they're so artistic. And I feel like I have a foot in the fashion industry now." Hmmm... could that be a hint that Seyfried, like so many other Hollywood A-listers, has her eyes on starting her own clothing line?