Show Me How You Burlesque!

Cher & Aguilera, stars of "Burlesque"

Christina Aguilera has really transformed over the years. In the beginning of her singing days, she was known as the "Dirrty" girl with somewhat skimpy outfits. Now, she is one of the most classy women on the red carpet. Aguilera has had amazing outfits and always changes up the style of her signature blonde hair. She is really taking her career to a new level lately, as well. The new big screen musical film, Burlesque, stars her and legendary singer, Cher. These two end up being a dynamic duo in the movie when Christina's character, Ali, is discovered in a burlesque club in Los Angeles.

Christina has transformed from this...

...to this.

For a tribute to Aguilera and her new step in her career, I decided to record myself on GarageBand singing a clip of one of her old songs, "Hurt." Give it a listen and let me know what you think! The legendary singer has one incredible voice that certainly cannot be topped.







credit: Google images, burlesquethemovie.com

Another Big Change in My Life.

I figured I would give a little more personal insight on my life for this post.

As apparent as it is on this blog, I am a fashion student who lives in NYC. I currently attend LIM College (Laboratory Institute of Merchandising). FIT, the Fashion Institute of Technology, was always my dream school from day one. After sleepless nights of worrying if I would get in or not, and bugging my friends constantly to tell me it would happen, I unfortunately didn't make it in last semester. I figured I would give it one more try, so I applied for the Spring '11 semester. I recently received a phone call from my mother that I had gotten a big letter in the mail with "Congratulations" on the envelope, and I went into shock mode. I actually made it into FIT. THE world-wide known Fashion Institute. From the tennis team, to the WFIT broadcasting club, it seems like a perfect fit even more.. one year later. LIM College is a wonderful school. I have learned so much this semester, even though none of my credits transfer. I guess knowledge really is power in this situation. Their marketing program is wonderful, and the professors are straight from the industry. But for financial purposes, more experiences, and more opportunities, I need to make the switch for myself, for my goals, and for my life long dreams and aspirations.

So as I take my very last final exam here at LIM College tomorrow, I will be saying "farewell" and "it's been real" to this great college, and hello to becoming an FIT Tiger. I am interested and excited to see what awaits me.

Fashion Group International- 11/16/10

Betsey Johnson and the group.

Today I attended a panel discussion put on by the Fashion Group International, Inc. at the Time-Life Building. In the beginning, there was a documentary shown about the fashion shows that were shown in the past fashion weeks around the world. These topics were covered: Color, Wool and Blends,  Function, Knits, Prints, Silk & Lace, 70's, Stripes, Fabrics, Accessories, Hair & Makeup, Evening Wear, and much more. It was organized quite well and very entertaining from the images to the music choices.

Betsey Johnson (fashion designer)

The wonderful panel!

Betsey Johnson, an amazing designer, was the leader of the day when she led the panel discussion between five industry professionals. These five were from InStyle, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, and more. They discussed the topics of social media, craftsmanship, celebrities attending shows, trends, etc. Many laughs filled the room multiple times. The panel was extremely knowledgeable and interesting. It is great to see how the industry works outside of the classroom. Afterwards, I got a picture with Betsey herself. If you are unfamiliar with Betsey's work, take it from me that she is a pure genius. Brilliant and vibrant colors take over the runway during her shows each and every time. That's exactly what I love about her. I also just found out during this presentation that she is a breast cancer survivor; a little fact I did not previously know about the talented woman. She's such an inspiring designer.

Betsey Johnson and myself

Going to events like this really expands my knowledge of what is going on in the industry, and I love every part of it. Since fashion is constantly changing, I learn something new every day. Overall, this was a great event to attend, and I have my professor to thank for it.

Leg Warmers: more meaning than just warmth!

All fashionista's know what leg warmers are.. and if not, I shall fill you in! They are simply one huge "tube" of fabric that covers the ankles/lower leg. They are similar to socks.. except footless. These ingenious warm accessories were first worn by ballet dancers to keep their muscles from cramping. So why do girls still keep them around?
The 1980s is when teenage girls started wearing leg warmers as a fashion statement, which therefore turned it into a fad. Now that it is currently 2010, it is no longer a fad, but better yet a trend. Back in the day, these accessories were made of wool, camel hair, and sheep dog hair. They are now manufactured mainly with cotton. Here is a picture of me in my fabulous pair:

They can be paired with boots (just as I and many others do) or with any flat shoe. I found mine at Payless Shoe Source, during their "BOGO" event; $7.99 isn't too bad to keep up with this trend!

Payless Shoe Source Leg Warmers

Keep your calves warm this winter with this trendy accessory!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leg_warmer

Halloween 2010

I must say, being in the city for Halloween is more entertaining than I thought it would be. In the morning, I was in Staten Island and woke up to trick-or-treaters at the door. Apparently New Yorkers trick-or-treat all day.. not back in Ohio! We have a set time- 6-8PM to go around the neighborhood. How weird how different the world is over here..
The girls and I decided to go to the parade in the Village and then the festival, yet couldn't find the exact location of both. On the way though, we saw some amazing costumes. Monsters, clowns, bloody brides, Peewee Herman, Transformers, etc. Every costume imaginable took over the subway systems and Union Square. Fashion was a big part of that night, and just seeing all the different costumes was better than watching the parade anyway. To top off my night, I stayed tuned to the live event of my favorite show, Ghost Hunters. Great night, none the less. I hope everyone else's Halloween was just as fabulous as mine!

Rachel (Minnie Mouse), Me (a hippie), Kathryn, (a firefighter chick)