You Know You Got Accepted When...

fidmpolkadotsSo, I got my official acceptance letter and guess what came with it?! A TOTE BAG!!! You know you're going to a fashion school when they send you a tote bag with your acceptance letter. haha. I also found out that one my classes at ASU counts for one of the classes in my curriculum for FIDM. That's one less class I have to take and hopefully can graduate faster. =)

No real developments though. Jobs are a big part of the process and right now things are not looking too bright. School starts in October, so we have five months to find jobs and a place to live in either L.A. or San Francisco. Again, if you know of anything in IT industry out there, please let us know! Please pray for us too!fidmtote-bag

Shades

andreajovine Even though I can't allow myself to buy expensive sunglasses anymore (I always lose my sunglasses), I really enjoy them and think they give a first impression of one's personal style. Anything goes in fashion right now...You can wear aviators, Ray-bans or Jackie O. glasses and you wouldn't be "out of date." I recently found some awesome A|X glasses at T.J. Maxx for $15.00, and they are some of the best glasses I've ever had. Browsing through ShopStyle.com I found a huge variety...Which ones would you wear?

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Fossil - Stella

 

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Booties

plvoxfordheelDo you own a pair of booties yet or are you waiting for this trend to die? I don't own any, but this trend has definitely grown on me. Here are some that I thought were pretty cute and on sale. Now is the time to buy booties because summer is on it's way and winter shoes are on sale big time. This trend isn't going away anytime soon, so you may want to consider hunting for some cute ones!

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Color Theory

pantonesketch13I've never been one to follow seasonal "it" colors, but I do find trend watching interesting. Pantone, the industry's color experts, have listed Spring 2009's colors. Check them out along with fashion sketches from designers such as Nanette Lapore, Carmen Marc Valvo, Peter Som, Tracy Reese, Reem Acra and Alvin Valley! Which colors would you most likely wear out of the bunch?

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Here are some fashion sketches that designers created using the color trends for this season...Pretty awesome!

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Designer to Watch - Jenny Packham

jennypackhamapparel5Heard of Jenny Packham? No!? She is an incredibly creative designer that celebrities have fallen in love with. She has also has a bridal collection, which is superb! If I were a bride with an unlimited budget I'd check out her designs! Packham brings past eras of fashion trends back to life with contemporary twists. She graduated from Central Saint Martins College of Art in London. Below are some designs I enjoy. What do you think?

READY TO WEAR

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BRIDAL

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