FC Link Love -- June 1, 2012

Betcha can't guess who this famous face is. Hint: she's a fashion designer you love. Check out more vintage photos of fashion designers you love. -- Lucky

Which Snow White and the Huntsman star has really rocked the red carpet, Kristen Stewart or Charlize Theron? It's hard to pick a winner! -- Wonderwall

We want every piece of furniture and decor item in these photos. There are just no words for the 2-piece sectional with crystal embellishments. -- ...Love Maegan

With summer just around the corner, these five essentials are perfect. What are your must-haves for summer? -- Damsel in Dior

Summer feels like the right time to try a daring new haircut. What do you think of this one? -- Happenstance

Love, love, love these ideas for adding a touch of pink to every day items, like a packing box. -- The Beauty File

Think you can't pull off a bright lip? These tips may just help you rock the season's hottest beauty trend. -- In Style

Stripes and flowers -- one of our favorite pattern combos of the season. -- This Time Tomorrow

We're in no hurry for this season to come to an end (it's only just starting, after all) but we're totally digging these fall looks from Ryan Roche. -- La Feem

Rock an LWD (little white dress) this summer. Here's how to get the look for a casual day or a hot night on the town. -- Hello Giggles

Film & TV Costume Design Student Works on AFI Film

Salt Lake City, Utah native Jill Sorensen is studying Film & TV Costume Design on the Los Angeles campus, and just finished working as an assistant costume designer on an AFI film called 113º!

"Officially I was the assistant costume designer and my classmate, Melissa Himawan, was the lead costume designer. I helped with prepping a few days before filming, and worked as a set costumer for a week during filming. The level of creativity and professionalism on this film was unsurpassable. The movie is set in space, in the future, while the space ship is breaking down. If that is not intense then I don't know what is. The costumes were fantastic and extremely well thought out. Most of the garments were hand-dyed by Melissa and adorned with custom-designed patches..."

Read the entire interview on FashionClub.com!

FIDM Street Style!

Jessica | Visual Communications

Style Must: Richard Nicoll Silk Crepe de Chine Dress

A pink striped printed silk crepe dress. What could be better. Oh, if you dramatically splash Linder Sterling art all over it—yeah, that'll do!

Ever since Dolce & Gabbana bought his entire 2002 graduate collection at Central Saint Martins, Richard Nicoll has been a household name (well, at least in houses inhabited by fashionistas, anyway!).

The relaxed silhouette by the London-based designer would be perfect for just about any summer event in your fashionable future.

Chalk it up to cute clothes you want. OK, cute dream clothes—let's be honest! At $915, it's a total and complete splurge. But one can dream, right?!

Fragrance Trends: L.I.L.Y Stella McCartney for Women

Fragrance designer and FIDM Instructor André Barnwell is our guest beauty blogger, reviewing fragrances and reporting on fragrance trends. André says...

L.I.L.Y, the new fragrance from Stella McCartney, is inspired by the iconic fashion designer and her life growing up in the country and the flowers that surrounded her. The fragrance has an earthy flower inspiration. Top notes of tuber and pepper; middle notes of lily of the valley and pink pepper; and base notes of musk, patchouli, oak moss, and ambrette. Although this is a floral-inspired fragrance, the base notes are heavy and might come across as very masculine. Remember this is the earthy part of her inspiration of flowers in the rich soil typical of outside gardens. What’s cool about this fragrance is that it does come in a roll-on size for you to try.

André Barnwell is a fragrance designer and instructor at FIDM who teaches Fundamentals of Fragrance in the Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing Program.

FC Link Love -- May 25, 2012

Six Lana Del Rey inspired looks we're really digging. -- College Fashion

A softly smoky eye and chic 'n' sleek ponytail make a hot little pairing for summer nights. Here's a tutorial. -- Could I Have That

We'll stay organized in style this summer break with these insanely cool and colorful ideas. -- DesignLoveFest

With the (unofficial) start of summer kicking off this Memorial Day weekend, we're loving this look of bright colors, topped off with something white. -- My Style Pill

1) Check out these beauty looks from the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival. 2) Try out some of the looks yourself. 3) Send us a pic, we're dying to see your gorgeous face! -- Bella Sugar

The costumes in Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby are going to be bananas! Like, super crazy fabulous! -- The Cut

If you work or intern at an office, you'll want to get familiar with these work-appropriate looks. -- Ruche Blog

We totally adore twenty-six year old Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing (he's French and 100% adorable). -- Into the Gloss

Every room in this home is positively divine; so inspiring! -- At Home At Home

Pool party? Beach bonfire? Whatever you've got planned for the holiday weekend, make this super cute neon bib necklace to wear before you go. -- P.S. I Made This

Dress for Less: Sandals

Dress for less in cute summer sandals. As always, we found the best styles under $50. Time for a pedi! Happy weekend, everyone!

1. Buckled Lace-up Sandal, $22.80, forever21.com
2. Ecote Rope-Chain Slingback Sandal, $19, urbanoutfitters.com
3. Pennie Sandal, $33.50, delias.com
4. Houpla Leather Strap Sandal, $28.80, topshop.com
5. Beaded T-strap Printed Sandal, $26, makemechic.com

Style Must: Rag & Bone Cut-Off Denim Shorts

OK, seriously, if you don't have a pair of cut-off denim shorts, you have your work cut out for you! (Agreed, that was lame.) They are the hottest thing to hit summer since—well, since I don't know what. This particular pair is by Rag & Bone, and you can find them on La Garconne for $165.

The edgy line is a celeb fave, with fans including Diana Agron, Blake Lively, and Khloe Kardashian.

If you're not quite ready for the splurge, I found an awesome pair on Brandy Melville for $40. By the way, Brandy Melville has seriously cute clothes. If you haven't already discovered them, you must check them out.

 

FIDM Street Style!

Katie D. | Merchandise Product Development; Her jacket matches her shoes--how awesome is that?!

Rebecca C. | Merchandise Product Development; She's dresses like the young exec she wants to be!

FC President Needs Your Vote in South Bay Galleria's Project Style Competition

FC President Chigo Ikeme, a recent FC Featured Member, is a semi-finalist in South Bay Galleria's Project Style competition and she needs your vote! Please visit southbaygalleria.com to show your love.

The winner receives a $1,000 mall shopping spree, plus the chance to win the grand prize trip to the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City. How's that for awesome.

Voting ends May 30th, so get on it! Good luck, Chigo!