Lauren Conrad's Blog to Become a Beauty Line

Lauren Conrad, who studied fashion design and fashion merchandising at FIDM, has found success on television, in fashion, and now in the beauty world. Her beauty blog, The Beauty Department (a joint venture with her longtime hairstylist, Kristin Ess, and her makeup artist, Amy Nadine) is going to expand to a product line, reports People.

“I am currently researching all of my options, but should begin the process of executing an actual line very soon — stay tuned!" Conrad recently wrote.

Student Blogger Reflects on What She's Learned So Far

I remember one year ago getting ready to start a whole new direction in my life at fashion design college. I remember being scared to leave the security of my job and the paycheck that came with it.  I remember wondering how long I would feel like, “the new kid in school."  I remember my husband, my family and my friends all rooting for me, believing in me. Read the rest of this post on Adelle's blog.

Adelle Burda is an Advanced Fashion Knitwear Design Student who blogs about her experience here.

Hurry! Contest To Design A Set Using WeLoveColors.com Product Ends Soon!

 
Visual Communications and Graphic Design-minded folks, this is for you.

WeLoveColors.com has invited you to design a bright, whimsical set incorporating at least one pair of tights, leggings, pantyhose, knee highs, socks, gloves, or a dress.

Their products are available in a whopping 45 colors!

After you design your set, you need to upload the digital photo of it to Polyvore, which has the rules and prizes for the contest, as well as over 150 entries on view.

First prize is an IPod Nano and $75 worth of I Love Colors merch. But entering the contest is where the fun is! --Belissa

FIDM Three Days of Fashion Tour: Nick Verreos Does SF, OC, LA and SD!

Strike a Pose: Nick Verreos and Two Future FIDM Students looking fierce in front of the San Diego skyline!

We all know Nick Verreos as one of Project Runway's most charismatic contestants to date. But did you know that not only is he a FIDM grad, FIDM instructor, and official FIDM spokesperson, but that he was a guest speaker at all four FIDM campuses for this year's "3 Days of Fashion" event?

That's right, Nick LOVES touring the different FIDM campuses and relating his experiences to potential FIDM students, just like you!

Don't believe us? Check out Nick's Official (and fabulous) blog, Uber for an awesome blog post written by Nick about FIDM's "3 Days of Fashion" annual summer event! The post includes a ton of exclusive video clips and pics you won't wanna miss out on!

-- Alaythia

Psst... For an inside look at FIDM's "3 Days of Fashion" annual summer event, stay tuned for a gallery of our favorite pics!

Yet Another Stealth Online Designer Sale Site To Join

Whenever we find them, we pass them along to Fashion Club Daily readers.

This one's called "Rulala.com" and they boast "Designer Brands. Private Sale Pricing. Members Only."

Like others we've mentioned, this one promises private sale boutiques, each one devoted to a single brand and open only for two days.

The catch here is, you've gotta sign up by July 15th, so get moving!

Right now they're having a sale on Theory, below, 

and next are Cynthia Steffe and Joseph Abboud. --Belissa

Cool Website: The Vintage Society

TheVintageSociety.com used to be solely a fashion blog, but they've just launched their own official fashion website, complete with inspirational photos, self-styling documentation, and featured personal style bloggers from across the web, all representative of the original blog's celebration of individual style.

Yesterday in Los Angeles they hosted their first-ever Society Swap, where everyone came with their unwanted clothes and swapped them for exciting new ones.

I can't believe I missed this event by just one day!

Clothing swaps are all the rage these days, since they're so eco-friendly, not to mention FUN! --Belissa

Blogs By and For Creative Girls: LipstickTracez.com

LipstickTracez.com is a collection of blogs by a couple of dozen women concerning art, fashion, design, and culture.

Sarah Maple, above, is a controversial young British artist, and LipstickTracez has an interview with her as well as some of her work.

Jump around the site and see what these girls have to say! --Belissa

Ooh La Luxe: New Online Boutique & How-To Blog

There are lots of online boutiques on the web, but what's different about Ooh La Luxe.com is that the owner, Kimberly Lawson, a 22-year-old FIDM grad, is keeping a blog all about how to open and run the business of a high-end online boutique. Her blog is at OohLaLuxe.net.

Very educational!

Right now there's a Grand Opening sale where you can save 20% on your first order by using the checkout code "GO20."

We'll keep an eye on Kimberly, just to see what she's up to! --Belissa

Mandy says, "Pump It Up!"

We all know there are a ton of social networking sites these days, but how about a site exclusively for women? A place where women can interact, challenge themselves, and offer support to one another.

uPumpItUp.com is that place. It's a lively community based around challenges that Connect you with others, Express your unique style, Inspire yourself, and Explore your world.

Singer, songwritter, and actress extraordinaire Mandy Moore, along with a team of wellness experts, design challenges that range from learning how to cook to running in a marathon. Users can also create their own challenges and mark their progess using milestones.

According to uPumpItUp.com, 3 out of 4 women feel that their lives are in some way out of balance. Don't let that be you! Check out the website, and start feeling that sense of accomplishment.

-- Alaythia      

Lauren Conrad is Guest Editor at WWWD.com

Check out WhoWhatWearDaily.com today to find out what guest editor and FIDM student Lauren Conrad has on her must-get fashion and beauty list! --Angel