Christina's Take

Fashion Marketing Student

2008-09-11T06:01:00.000-07:00

When i was in high school i took a Apparel Design class and fell inlove with it. I knew right there and then that the fashion industry was for me! I had a great teacher named Mrs. Parrish who was the sweetest lady you could ever meet. She taught me everything i know about sewing and putting garments together. And to this day i thank her so much...because she was right... this is for me.

I love being a fashion marketing student. I love all the classes, the good ones and the bad. Every class is an experience in itself, it just shows you another side of the fashion industry. One of my favorite things about being a fashion student, is all the opportunities we are offered. One of the most exciting events we got to participate in was a fashion show at Belk that was put on for Tim Gunn. Who by the way, is one of the sweetest people i have ever met!

There really isnt a bad side or an ugly side of being a fashion student. The worst is probably having to do a group project that other people dont want to do and then your stuck doing the whole thing by yourself. But really thats not even a bad thing, becasue you just prove to yourself that you dont need other people to help you in your life, it would be nice sometimes, but all in all you can stand on your own two feet!

I absolutely cant wait to finish school and get out into the fashion industry. Its a whole world in itself that is fast pace, sometimes grueling, but in the end you cant help what you love and the fashion industry is deffinately a love hate relationship.

Line Between Fashion and Politics

2008-09-04T05:48:00.001-07:00

Where some see fashion, others see politics! New York times recently did an article about the line that was crossed between fashion and politics.
Urban Outfitters was blasted on a blog for selling kaffiyehs (kuh-FEE-yeh), once a trademark headwear of Yasir Arafat, and long associated with his Palestinian countrymen as a political symbol. But I believe that selling the kaffiyehs would be fine, but Urban Outfitters took it a step farther and called this fashionable accessorie "anti-war woven scarf."
The same day this blog was posted Urban Outfitters pulled them from stores. It's Web site posted this explanation "Due to the sensitive nature of this item, we will no longer offer it for sale. We apologize if we offended anyone, this was by no means our intention."
Many wearers have not considered the kaffiyeh's political import. Perhaps what they were trying to express with these scarfs is the country's political mood.
If an older generation of Arabs still wears it as utilitarian headwear, the younger generation in the Middle East may wear it expressly to show support of the Palestinian cause.
I believe that the marketing of these scarfs would have been fine, since scarfs are in high demand this fall season. But Urban Outfitters took it too far by calling it an "anit-war wooven scarf." What do you think?

My Style!

2008-08-28T06:28:00.000-07:00

For my evening wear, i love to wear black with a very classic color. I choose a very classy dress and funky shoes to go with it!

For my weekend, i love to wear something that is fun and comfortable. Theres nothing better than a bright cotton dress to wear!!! I love accessories that really pop and bring out a dress!

For work, like in my evening i love to wear black. I choose something that is classy but still fashionable. I choose shoes that are really fashionable and stand out!!

New Fall 2008 Collection From Lauren Conrad

2008-08-28T05:45:00.000-07:00

Lauren Conrad, from the hit MTV show "The Hills" has come out with a new Fall 2008 collection called la vie en rose. This collection features timeless pieces that are sophisticated and chic. Conrad embraces the laid back lifestyle with dresses, tops and silhouettes that feature novelty detailing, playful accents, and clean lines and shapes. Conrad, who grew up in southern California, has this whole idea of bringing out the California girl in all of us. Consumers can find Conrad's line at her websi te.
Stores such as Therapy and Fred Segal carry her lines as well.

While this collection does represent a laid back lifestyle, is very cute, and i would definitely wear,I feel as if I have seen pieces just like this all over. These garments are extremely over priced, when consumers could easily go to a Forever21 and walk out with the same dresses and tops for much much less.

New Mascara!

2008-08-28T05:24:00.000-07:00

Phenomen'Eyes Mascara is a revolutionary new mascara designed to grip lashes at the root! Produced by Givenchy, this new mascara perfectly curls and separates eyelashes. It has a high tech patented round sphere at the tip of the wand, that reaches every lash and adapts to all eye shapes. This mascara is currently available in black, and coming soon will be available in brown. It is a Sephora exclusive, where it is only sold. The price of this new mascara is $27, which is a small price to pay for truly brilliant eyelashes!

This product is great for people that are constantly having trouble with clumping, when putting on mascara. This mascara gives every girl the eyelashes that they have always wanted, and only seen in Hollywood!

Colors for Fall 2008

2008-08-14T05:40:00.000-07:00

The fall colors of 2008 are being described as colors that revive, reflect, preserve and construct.

Revive colors are very neutral colors, they are very much eathtoned and include colors such as warm brown and golden shades. Neutral colors seem to always pop up in fashion, it is very highly that these colors are already in the closets of many people. Neutral colors look great when they are spiced up with a color that pops. So its just a matter of digging up clothes that have been stored away and getting ready for the fall!

Baggy Jeans

2008-08-14T04:57:00.000-07:00

Baggy Jeans became popular back in the 1990’s. Some say the trend started in prison, where oversized uniforms were issued without belts, because belts could be used as a weapon. Others say rap artist such as Mark Wahlberg, back then know as “Marky Mark” help popularize the baggy jeans and exposed underwear. But no matter who started it, the trend became very popular in the 90’s. It was mostly celebrated by the hip-hop culture, but designers such as Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger were celebrating the trend.
Jeans are considered too baggy if they are so low they expose the underwear, and now states are trying to outlaw them.
Cities such as Atlanta, are trying their hardest to ban saggy jeans, and are considering it to be a crime against the indecency laws. Eugene Williams, mayor of Lynwood, led a campaign to impose $25 dollar fines against anyone who reveals three inches or more of their drawers. And in Louisiana there are several cities where residents can be fined for $500 for showing their Calvin’s.
But is this going against our US constitutional right of freedom of expression? Many people believe that it is not right to dictate how people can and in this case, can’t dress. Benjamin Chavis, the former executive director of the NAACP said “I think to criminalize how people wear their clothing is more offensive than what the remedy is trying to do.” In agreement to this statement, The American Civil Liberties Union has been steadfast in its opposition to the dress restrictions.
To some, saggy jeans are disrespectful. The way that people walk in saggy jeans, to some, is considered to convey a thuggish swagger and disrespect to authority. But when it comes down to it, people might not like saggy jeans, yes but there is really no way to dictate how someone should dress. People do walk funny in saggy jeans, but it’s no reason to outlaw them. The clothes that people wear are a reflection of who that person is, it’s a way to express themselves without saying a word. Making such a big deal about saggy jeans is one of the farthest things that people should have on their minds, especially when there are so much bigger issues that are going on in the world.

For more information on Saggy Jeans
Are your Jeans Sagging? Go Directly to Jail
Better Not Wear Saggy Jeans-You Might Get Arrested
ANother Law Targets Saggy Pants

History of Baggy Jeans
Designers of Baggy Jeans
Stereotypes of Baggy Jeans

And the Host of CNCFW is...

2008-08-13T18:39:00.001-07:00

Charlotte Native and former Project Runway contestent Carmen Webber is going to be the host of Charlotte, North Carolina's first ever fashion week. She was named top fashion designer in her class at Savannah College of Art and Design. Some of her work has been with Urban Outfitters, Steven, a division of Steve Madden along with appearing as a guest stylist on the Look for Less Show, and on VH1's "Get a Date" series. Shes also known for her and her partner Carmia Marshall, 2001 launch of the "Sistahs of Harlem" clothing line. The line started out as handbags and now has several wardrobing options to please her a-list clients, such as Jada Pinket-Smith and Alicia Keys. Webber will be the host at both Friday and Saturday events and will be on hand to autograph her book after her workshop on Saturday at 12pm.

BeC

2008-07-30T12:28:00.000-07:00

When describing Rebecca Snoddy, this picture says it all!! Shes loud, out going and someone you would not want as an enemy. She's half Italian, and just ask her she's very proud of it. But when looking at her the one thing that everyone notices' is that this girl can dress! "My favorite thing to wear right now is a cotton a-line dress that is just comfortable and colorful" Rebecca says. "I love to put on my knee high gladiator shoes, and lots of bangles to spice up my little cotton dress!" Rebecca sees herself becoming a stylist and wants to make people stop and stare at what she has created with fabric, shoes and jewelry. Rebecca loves to shop at Forever 21 she says "it's perfect for my style right now trendy but doesn't break the bank" Talking to Rebecca anyone could tell that she isn't someone that people could miss " I love to make people notice me, if your not standing out than your just blending in with everyone else."

Contact Rebecca through her Blog or Facebook

"I love a comforatable a-line

dress"

Floral Tube Chiffon Dress

$22.80

forever21.com

"I love a bangle to spice up

an outfit"

Embossed Floral Bangle

$4.80

forever21.com

"Whenever i wear my gladiator sandals

everyone stares at them, i love it!"

Ancient Cognac Le

$139.95

stevemadden.com

Men in Short Shorts??

2008-07-23T16:25:00.000-07:00

The shorter the better is always what comes to mind when men think of womens shorts. But what about men? Designers such as Perry Ellis and Thom Browne are sending men down the runway in shorts shorter than womens. But is America really ready for men in short shorts? In Europe we have always seen men in shorts that come half way between a mans hips and knee, but in America we have always known men to have baggy shorts that are barely sitting on there waist. Short tight shorts have always been a symbol of women since the 60's. But when women started to take on rolls that only men could usually do, in the workfield, the women's fashion changed to a more masculine look, because men were seen as always being the main "bread winner." But now it seems as if Men and Women are reversing rolls in the workforce. Women are beginning to take higher positions in the buisness world then men. We even almost had or first Women run for president. So i think that with Women becoming more present in the workforce and making more money then men, its starting to influence Men's fashion. Therefore we are seeing a more feminine influence in men's fashion.

Intro!!!!!

2008-07-17T07:45:00.001-07:00

Hi! Welcome to my Blog!!!!