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Style Sightings!

 
I'm loving Tiana King's, (Visual Communications) super cute outfit!

 

I'm loving Varshaun Knox's (Visual Communications) jacket and skirt combo!

 
" Gurl where did you get your bag!?" ;D

Elena Capelson, (Product Development) is looking chic in this cold weather!

 

Nicole Viverito, (Product Development) is rocking her awesome yellow checkered scarf and fun sneakers! 

I'm loving this outfit! KellyAnn Rubino, (Fashion Design) knows what's up! :D 

 
Check out Maya Ibusuki's (Product Development) jacket! Plus her cute floral print dress!  

Boots!

It's been raining cats and dogs! But don't worry, SF FIDM students know how to work it, with rain boots! 

 

 

Hey everyone...!

Make sure to have a great week! Have fun and stay dry! :D

♥ Scooter!

  

New Just Accepted FIDM Student Interview: Danielle Heer

With a love of everything from surreal art to experimental music, Danielle Heer has no shortage of inspiration when it comes to design. We caught up with Danielle to see how she chose her major and what she plans to do after graduating from FIDM.

Age: 16

Hometown: Placerville, CA

FIDM Start Date: Fall 2010

Major: Graphic Design

Campus: San Francisco

Tell us about yourself: I come from a small town and I've been doing Graphic Design for four years, specializing in abstract, but I have fun doing anything. I work for a software company called Alight, doing design and video work. I'm also into makeup artistry, video production, fashion, surreal art, and music. I'm outgoing and I love to meet other artists. I'm always wearing stilettos.

What is one of your proudest accomplishments? Probably when I was presented with an award for winning the Every 15 Minutes T-shirt design contest in an assembly in front of hundreds of people. I was also on the video team and we had been up all night long editing. So even though I was exhausted and a little sick, it felt so good to be recognized for all my hard work.

Who is your favorite artist or designer? My favorite graphic designer is Dennis Sibeijn. His work is so genius I can't even begin to describe.

What's one trend or item you're loving now? Silk corsets and studded stilettos. I'm willing to sacrifice myself to the cold weather for the good of the outfit.

Who is your style icon and why? Definitely Rhianna because everything she wears is very similar to my style, so I quite often get inspiration from some of her ensembles.

What is the most beloved item in your wardrobe? My shredded and bleached jeans, which are falling apart and barley wearable, but they fit like a glove.

How did you know FIDM was the right college for you? Because it mixes Graphic Design with the Fashion Industry, the two things I'm very interested in. Also, it's a very focused environment. This will give me the opportunity to really pursue what I want to do and be around people with the same interests.

How did you choose your major? Graphic Design is my passion and it's what I'm good at.

What are you most excited to learn about? I'm very excited to learn about the concept of forming good marketing ideas and there are some classes I have been wanting to take for years.

What do you expect to gain from attending FIDM? I will be expanding my portfolio and developing my skills to become a professional.

What are your career goals after graduating from FIDM? I would love to start out working in a firm or company and then later graduate to creating my own business designing band logos and album art.

What advice would you give students looking to be accepted into FIDM? Go above and beyond and show them why your not just anyone.

Fashion Report by FIDM San Francisco Style Blogger, Scooter!

Bring On the Style!

 
Brittany Hampton (Fashion Design) is looking fantastic with her leopard print leggings! She's also wearing an awesome pair of boots and a rockin' jacket!

 

I'm loving this cool/sweet outfit that Lauren West (Fashion Design) is wearing!

New Years Eve!

New Years Eve is coming! Do you have your outfit ready to go!? On a budget, but still want to look fab-u-lous!? We'll here are some outfits I found at Forever 21 that won't break your piggy bank!

Look #1:

 
Broadway Tiered Dress ($22.80)

Open Jewel Earrings ($6.80) 

Posh Stiletto Heels ($20.80) 

Make-up suggestions: 

 
For the eyes stick to dark-shimmery tones. 

 
For the lips, use a sparkling lip gloss with a hint of pink. (This can be used for all 3 looks)

Look #2:

 

Velvet Dot Dress ($27.80)
 

 Silver Majestic Peacock Earrings ($5.80) 

Abrielle Platform Stiletto ($27.80) 

Look #3:

Geo Jewel Dress ($27.80) 

Disco Ball Earrings ($5.80) 

Abrielle Platform Stiletto ($27.80)

On a more seasonal note...

Christmas was fun/exciting/awesome! Got to hang with the whole familia!

 

Now I'm looking forward to New Years Eve! Time to get my dance on! ;D

Make sure to have a great week my peeps!

♥ Scooter!

 

Fashion Report by FIDM San Francisco Student Style Blogger, Scooter!

Christmas is coming soon as well as New Year's Eve! So that means that you gotta go out looking your best and ready to impress!

For my girls, I've chosen some shoes that are guaranteed to be...

Show Stoppers!

Jessica Simpson "Debbie" Pumps ($79)

Jessica Simpson "Koolia" Platform ($89)

Report Signature "King" Pump ($149.95)

Via Spiga "Embry" Pump ($175)

Badgley Mischka "Elia" Pumps ($200)

 Elizabeth and James "Linda" Caged Pumps ($350)

 
Mochino Cutout Pump ($364)

 Moschino Peep Toe Bow Pump ($414.90)

 Versace Patent Leather Peep Toe Pump ($503.99)

Dolce and Gabbana Peep Toe ($550)

Max Kibardin Fringe Pump ($601.99)

Valentino Glamorous Bow Pump ($695)

Christian Louboutin Patent Curve Heel ($725)

Yves Saint Laurent Tribtoo Pump ($795)

Christian Louboutin Candy Lace and Patent Spike Pumps ($835)

Christian Louboutin "Lady Page" Pumps ($995)

 
Christian Louboutin Mesh Ring Platform ($995)

Betsey Johnson's Pink Cadillac Tour! 

Last week my girls and I got to meet the talented and beloved, Betsey Johnson! She came to her San Francisco store on Geary St! She was super sweet and outgoing!

Meet Betsey!

Riding up in her car!

Hill and Scooter!

 
Betsey's Cake!

Ready to get my "eat" on! ;D

Biz, Betsey, Hill, and Scooter!

Christmas Week!

 It's gonna be Christmas! Are you finished with your Christmas Shopping!? If not, get on it! :D

Can't wait to spend time with the familia!

Make sure to have a Merry Christmas!

♥ Scooter  
  
 FIDM Visual Communications Student

Fashion Report by San Francisco Style Blogger, Scooter!

Have you thought about helping out others this holidday season!? If so and if you're in the bay area, go donate new and gently used toys and clothing for the SOMACC Toy & Clothing Drive, under the Dome in the San Francisco Shopping Centre, now through December 20th. All donations will be given to the South of Market Child Care Center and donated to families in need. Don't miss the opportunity to donate to this wonderful, local organization this holiday season!

 

Not in the bay area? Check out your nearest mall and see if they're doing anything! :D

On to shopping!

Christmas will soon be here, have you thought about what you'll get your friends, family, your honey or yourself for Christmas!? 

Are a some finds that will inspire you....

2 finds from Bloomies:

Juicy Couture Crown Buttons Scarf and Hat Boxed SetPrice: $95.00

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Holiday Set [$94 Value] Price: $72.00 ( So your honey can smell good)

Plus Bloomy's is having a 20-40% off sale on select merchandise!

Gucci + UNICEF come together :  

Buy "Snowman in Africa" -Michael Roberts for $25 and Gucci will donate 100% of the retail price of the book to UNICEF between now and December 31st.

Style Sightings!

"B" (Fashion Design) is working this fabulous  floral dress! 

 
I love Freya's (Product Development) bow heels! She's working them with her killer outfit! :D

Kierra (Visual Communications)  knows how to dress up it! Loving the coat! (Anthropologie)

"Battle of the Cookies!"

In the left corner we have Barbara Cupper (SF Campus Director) and in the right corner we have Jim Masciocchi (SF Career Advisor) battling for the title "Best Cookie Maker!"

The bake off was for the Tenderloin Children's Playground Fundraiser! Over $300 dollars were raised! :D 

The winning cookies were Barbara's Oatmeal Chocolate Stuffed Cookies with Sprinkles!  

Union Square, San Francisco!

 

Macy's

The HUGE Christmas Tree! 

Ice Skating! 

It's Finals Week! This quarter has gone by so quick! I can't wait for the winter break. 

Make sure to have fun! 

 
♥ Scooter (Visual Communications)   

Fashion Events Presented by San Francisco Style Blogger: Scooter!

Goode Rider!

And no, that's not a type-o! Goode Rider is a women's equestrian brand created by Lorna Goode, (Fashion Design) a 1997 Alumnus of FIDM and Kristin Calandra. Their design philosophy is to offer clothing that takes the rider "from the barn and beyond!" For more information go check out the website: http://www.gooderider.com

Lorna presented her fabulous collection to our San Francisco campus, check it out!

 

Ooo child, this would keep anyone warm!

 

 

Everyone's getting their "Eat" on before the show! ;D 

 

 

The Fashion Group Foundation of San Francisco!

Last week was awesome! I got to help out The Fashion Group Foundation of San Francisco's annual Scholarship Fundraiser benefiting young fashion design students, at their silent auction and soiree!

 

The wonderful Marsha Silberstein (Founder of San Francisco's Fashion Group chapter/ FIDM Faculty) and I had our matching black and white striped shirts! 

Check out some of the COOL items that were up for auction!

 

Mmm hmmm! Tasty cake! 

 

Prada Gift Basket

New York City Picture!

 

The scholarship winners! :D 

San Francisco FIDM Debut Show!

Saturday was filled with FUN and EXCITEMENT! My partner-n-crime (Hallie)  and I got to participate in the San Francisco FIDM Debut Show! We were given the supervision role to the "dressers!" The show went beyond well and the turn out was a full house!

 

Hallie (Product Development) and I! (Visual Communications)

 

A model practicing her "walk" before the show!

 

The male models were struttin' their swagger! 

Back Stage:

 

 

 

Hey! ;D

 

The dressers getting ready! 

"Maggie" Quintanilla and "Elle" Pereira (Merchandise Marketing students) are looking fierce!

 

"Biz" Abreu and "Hill Gremp (Visual Communications students) both are ready for the show to begin!

 

She's "wearing it like it's for sale and working it like the rent is due tonight!" -Scooter

 

The girls are waiting for their queue! 

 

That's a huge underskirt! 

 

Check out that DRESS! Wow! 

City Fun

Hey everyone! This week's been great! Can't wait for Thanksgiving and all that great yummy food and to be with my familia!

Make sure to go out and have fun with your friends!

 

Biz, Hill and I, having fun! 

♥ Scooter (Visual Communications)
 

FIDM San Francisco Street Style Report from Scooter!

"We're Rocking Stilettos...!"

 

These matching Divas work it! From the heels and the destroyed denim to the rockin' shirts--plus the fabulous FIDM totes!

"Biz" Abreu, left and "Hill" Gremp, right are both Visual Communications students!

Scooter: What's your take on Fashion? 

Biz: Fashion is more like a feeling. I don't have a specific style. I dress according to my mood or how I feel that day.

Scooter: What about you, Hill? 

Hill: "Fashion is what you adopt when you don't know who you are" by Quentin Crisp.

"Diamonds On My Neck...!"

 

Kyle Javier (Fashion Design) is wearing a fantastic necklace with a glamorous fur coat, black v-neck shirt, black leggings...

 

...and dressy boots!

Scooter: Do you have any fashion tips or rules that you live by? 

Kyle: When you look good, you feel good.

All Dressed Up!

 

"Chi" Li (Visual Communications) is wearing a lively dress with a twist! 

 

The back of this sensational dress has fringe on it! 

 

Chi carries all her goodies in this elegant Chanel bag!

 

Check out these shoes! They tie the whole look together!

Be on the prowwwl for this designer's treats! (All under $100 dollars!)

 

Black and White Charlotte Dress ($66) from the amazing Pat Field! 

 

Diet Coke/ Coke small bag ($34) 

 

I'm a Carrie Tee ($48) Yes I am! ;D

 

Brass Nuckle Heels ($74)  
 

Adventure!

 

Hey my peeps! How was everyone's weekend!? Mine was awesome! Last week the weather was soooo beautiful that Hallie and I cruised along the coast! 

 

Let's see how this week turns out! :D  --Scooter, FIDM Visual Communications Student

Introducing FIDM San Francisco Street Style by Scooter!

Loving these flats! 

 

   

Hallie Fisher, (Product Development) rocking these awesome Chanel ballerina flats!

Favorite Quote: "A girl should be two things, classy and fabulous" -Coco Chanel

I agree!

Zippers all around!

 

Laura Ortiz (Fashion Design) is sporting one of the current trends: Zippers!

Personal Quote:"FIDM has helped me individualize my fashion sense. I love the dynamics of each FIDM student's style."

I love Betsey!

 

Katie Smith (Visual Communications). You can never go wrong with a black dress, especially if it's Betsey Johnson!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shoes: RAS

Favorite Quote: "Over the years I have learned that what is important in a dress is the woman who is wearing it" - Yves Saint Laurent 

Work it girl!

 

Whittany Robinson, (Beauty Industry-Merchandise Marketing) is rocking this dress!

Gold hoops are the way to go! :D

 

 

and her boots...are fab-u-lous!

Personal Quote: "When it comes to style, just be yourself. But you have to know who you are first"  

Staying warm and fabulous

Kirra Hughes, (Fashion Design) knows how to keep mixing it up with a hot fur jacket and cool cropped shorts!

Personal Quote: "Make the street your runway"

Ruffles Ruffles Ruffles!

Kayla Scott, (Fashion Design) is working one of my favorite trends; ruffles! With this Apple Bottom top.

 
and her Steve Madden boots are awesome!

Favorite Quote: "It's all hard work, but it's worth it in the end"

Prepped for School

 
Ronald Glynn, (Interior Design) is sporting a snazzy jacket...

 

and classic Converses!

Personal Quote: "I always dress up for school like it's a job, because you never know who you'll run into"

"It's all in the bag!" 

 

Rocio Arenes, (Product Development) is ready to go with her L.A.M.B. purse!

Tip: "Sequence is the way to go!"

 

Scooter is in the house!

I'm a student at FIDM San Francisco and my major is Visual Communications! Fashion excites me and I plan to work in every part of it! I love going on adventures with my friends and family. I ♥ playing tennis, swimming, and dancing! I'm fun, loud, sweet, and a lot more!

Stay tuned each week for a new post!

Later

♥ Scooter!

Interview: Just Accepted FIDM San Francisco Student Christa Brown

Name: Christa Brown
Age: 19
Hometown: Danville, Ca

FIDM Start Date, Major, and Campus:

October 2009

Merchandise Marketing

San Francisco Campus

Tell us a little about yourself: Ever since I was a young girl I have loved fashion. To have a career in fashion, whether it be buying for a store or just managing will be amazing. I am so excited to start FIDM. I know all of the classes will be so interesting and will help me learn all of the necessary knowledge for success in the fashion industry!

Sites you must visit daily: Style.com, Denimology.com, and Fashionclub.com!

  Marc Jacobs Spring 2009

Favorite Designer: I love Marc Jacobs. His designs present a classic and timeless aesthetic, always fit for the modern day, but representing a more vintage design.
 
Trend/item you're loving right now: Rocker chic. I can’t get enough of it!

Who is your style icon and why? My style icon would definitely be Lauren Conrad. Her style is so trendy but never over-done. She always looks so great no matter where she is!

Manolo Blahniks

What is your dream fashion purchase? I have always dreamt of buying a pair of Manolo Blahniks. All of the shoes are truly amazing!

What is the most beloved item in your wardrobe? This Elizabeth and James blouse I own. It is such a beautiful color and fits just right! I always get so many compliments when i wear it.

You're spending an afternoon shopping in the city of your choice. What's the city and itinerary? If I could pick one city to spend an afternoon of shopping in, it would most definitely be New York. I would spend most of my time shopping at the Ralph Lauren, Nicole Miller, Louis Vuitton, and Valentino stores because I absolutely adore all of those designers.

If you could own the wardrobe of any film or TV character (past or present) whose would it be? Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw in the Sex and the City. Her style is truly unique and different. She makes a statement with every outfit she wears.

The ultimate accessory is... A great clutch for any night out!

How did you become aware of FIDM? A manager of mine told me about it. She told me how she went there and loved every moment of it.

How did you know that FIDM was the right college for you? I went to a year of junior college and I still could not figure out the exact major for me. After hearing about FIDM from my manager, I went on the website. I saw what FIDM had to offer and absolutely fell in love!

Describe how you felt when they told you that you were accepted? I was so unbelievably excited and relieved. I had put so much effort into the entire applications process and I felt that it all had finally paid off.

What part of starting FIDM are you most looking forward to? I am so excited to meet all of the other classmates of mine. I’m sure I will meet a lot of great people who share the same passion as me!

What do you expect to gain from attending FIDM? I expect to gain knowledge that will help me be successful in my career of choice, and gain lasting friendships.

What is your ultimate career goal after graduating from FIDM? My ultimate career goal is to be a buyer or a manager of a leading fashion company!

What advice would you give to students looking to be accepted into FIDM? If you feel that FIDM is the right choice for you, don’t hesitate to call an admissions advisor. They will help you with the whole process! FIDM is looking for those who truly want to make it in the fashion industry. If that’s you, then go for it!

A Night at the Opera

Few things evoke glamour like a night at the opera, and Northern California's social elite turned out yesterday evening for the opening night of Il Trovatore at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco.

Fashion was the star of the city's foremost red carpet event, which included the likes of former Secretary of State George Shultz, wealthy shipping magnate John Traina, and noted socialite and philanthropist, Dede Wilsey. 

Socialite Shannon Bavaro made one of the biggest impressions of the night, donning a beautiful warm slate colored evening gown designed by none other than FIDM alumna Monique Lhuillier.

You may remember Lhuillier as a guest judge on Lifetime's hit show, Project Runway. Appearing earlier this season,  this uber-talented FIDM grad joined Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, and Rebecca Romijn at the show's West Coast home, on the campus of FIDM Los Angeles.

Love fashion but don't know where to start? "I didn't know how to cut and sew before I came to FIDM," Lhuillier explains. 

A fashion design major who continued on to graduate from FIDM's third year Advanced Study program, this talented designer learned everything she needed to know by attending FIDM!

Follow in Lhuillier's footsteps by pursuing an exciting career in fashion design!

--Alaythia