Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: Where to Keep Up With Fashion News by Sheri Bhirdo
Written By: Sheri Bhirdo, Blog Contributor
Want to know about and keep up with the latest trends in fashion? With the accessibility of the Internet and user-friendly blogging sites, almost anyone can create a blog and be considered a fashionista nowadays. But which sites are the cream of the crop? Here are just some of my top picks that never fail to inspire and that I promise will always keep you coming back for more!
The Cut
New York Magazine has a great fashion blog on their site that they feature called “The Cut.” Blogger Amy Odell’s posts daily on the season’s hottest trends, beauty tips, celebrity fashion news, and what is going on currently in the fashion world-both off and on the runway. What I really like about this blog is the variety of topics the reader has available to them. One day there will be a post about where to find “rare vintage finds at Saffron” in Brooklyn and the next day there will be a post about Vera Wang’s new bridal collection. I would say this blog is definitely appealing to many audiences with all different styles and interests.
Go Fug Yourself
This daily blog takes a humorous and witty spin on current celebrity fashion. We always think of the stars as stylish and constantly getting it right, but not here. On this site bloggers Heather and Jessica poke fun at celebrities by calling their fashion decisions as “fantastically ugly” or plainly put, “fugly.” However, sometimes the blog lets the readers decide what is to be considered “fugly” through its featured polls.
Frugal Fashionistas
Saving money can be tough in the current economy, especially for college students. That’s why “Frugal Fashionistas” is an awesome website that shows how easy it is to save money without sacrificing style. The blog features expensive celebrity outfits on one side of its posts, while displaying the money saving alternatives on the other. Most of the celebrity outfits featured on this blog can be copied for more than half of the cost! Now who wouldn’t love that?!
The Sartorialist
This blog is a favorite of mine, it is filled with so much inspiration and real down to earth style. Scott Schuman (aka “The Sartorialist”) is considered to be one of the first to begin street fashion photography. In 2005, after Schuman left his job as a fashion sales director, he decided to carry around a digital camera on the streets of New York City seeking stylish people. He began capturing peoples’ looks that he felt were appealing and unique, showing that the world that fashion did not just happen on the runways.
“The Sartorialist” shows that fashion--and more importantly style-- can be found simply on the streets among a variety of people. Daily a quick post is made on this blog, usually consisting a picture of a real, random person off the street. The pictures are mainly taken on the streets of New York but expect to find photos from Paris, Italy and other international hotspots!
Stitch Society
The Stitch Society is a street fashion blog that can be easily compared to The Sartorialist, however the great part about it is that it takes place right in our own Syracuse University! Starting in 2007 the team of bloggers began to look “for independently minded students who [were] fueling the fashion trends [on] campus.” On the site you can expect to see an array of photos taken of Syracuse University students going about their everyday activities, yet looking great and effortless while doing them. What I like most about this blog is that there is no one particular type of style or trend that is focused on. Through each post, a different person and thus style is shown-making the blog itself more personal and exciting!
College Fashionista: Syracuse Edition
This site focuses primarily on collegiate fashion trends from all over the country. However, the side bar on the left features various schools with their own individual college fashionista blogs, one of these schools being Syracuse University! When clicked, you can see the latest trends and styles students are wearing on campus. It is updated daily by SU’s very own fashion students-Hannah, Jenny, Stephanie and Maria Nicole. This is definitely a great site to keep updated on all the latest news pertaining to the fashion world of Syracuse University.
'Cuse Clothes Line
Also from SU is this blog, featuring a variety of posts including street style, how to be stylish on a budget, and commentaries on runway fashion. What I like the most about this fashion blog is that they have posts that show how runway looks can be incorporated to everyday life. For example, one post shows that animal prints are very popular on the runway this season and can easily be incorporated to everyday life through accessories such as scarves. There are many other posts just as these if you the blog out!
Want to know about and keep up with the latest trends in fashion? With the accessibility of the Internet and user-friendly blogging sites, almost anyone can create a blog and be considered a fashionista nowadays. But which sites are the cream of the crop? Here are just some of my top picks that never fail to inspire and that I promise will always keep you coming back for more!
The Cut
New York Magazine has a great fashion blog on their site that they feature called “The Cut.” Blogger Amy Odell’s posts daily on the season’s hottest trends, beauty tips, celebrity fashion news, and what is going on currently in the fashion world-both off and on the runway. What I really like about this blog is the variety of topics the reader has available to them. One day there will be a post about where to find “rare vintage finds at Saffron” in Brooklyn and the next day there will be a post about Vera Wang’s new bridal collection. I would say this blog is definitely appealing to many audiences with all different styles and interests.
Go Fug Yourself
This daily blog takes a humorous and witty spin on current celebrity fashion. We always think of the stars as stylish and constantly getting it right, but not here. On this site bloggers Heather and Jessica poke fun at celebrities by calling their fashion decisions as “fantastically ugly” or plainly put, “fugly.” However, sometimes the blog lets the readers decide what is to be considered “fugly” through its featured polls.
Frugal Fashionistas
Saving money can be tough in the current economy, especially for college students. That’s why “Frugal Fashionistas” is an awesome website that shows how easy it is to save money without sacrificing style. The blog features expensive celebrity outfits on one side of its posts, while displaying the money saving alternatives on the other. Most of the celebrity outfits featured on this blog can be copied for more than half of the cost! Now who wouldn’t love that?!
The Sartorialist
This blog is a favorite of mine, it is filled with so much inspiration and real down to earth style. Scott Schuman (aka “The Sartorialist”) is considered to be one of the first to begin street fashion photography. In 2005, after Schuman left his job as a fashion sales director, he decided to carry around a digital camera on the streets of New York City seeking stylish people. He began capturing peoples’ looks that he felt were appealing and unique, showing that the world that fashion did not just happen on the runways.
“The Sartorialist” shows that fashion--and more importantly style-- can be found simply on the streets among a variety of people. Daily a quick post is made on this blog, usually consisting a picture of a real, random person off the street. The pictures are mainly taken on the streets of New York but expect to find photos from Paris, Italy and other international hotspots!
Stitch Society
The Stitch Society is a street fashion blog that can be easily compared to The Sartorialist, however the great part about it is that it takes place right in our own Syracuse University! Starting in 2007 the team of bloggers began to look “for independently minded students who [were] fueling the fashion trends [on] campus.” On the site you can expect to see an array of photos taken of Syracuse University students going about their everyday activities, yet looking great and effortless while doing them. What I like most about this blog is that there is no one particular type of style or trend that is focused on. Through each post, a different person and thus style is shown-making the blog itself more personal and exciting!
College Fashionista: Syracuse Edition
This site focuses primarily on collegiate fashion trends from all over the country. However, the side bar on the left features various schools with their own individual college fashionista blogs, one of these schools being Syracuse University! When clicked, you can see the latest trends and styles students are wearing on campus. It is updated daily by SU’s very own fashion students-Hannah, Jenny, Stephanie and Maria Nicole. This is definitely a great site to keep updated on all the latest news pertaining to the fashion world of Syracuse University.
'Cuse Clothes Line
Also from SU is this blog, featuring a variety of posts including street style, how to be stylish on a budget, and commentaries on runway fashion. What I like the most about this fashion blog is that they have posts that show how runway looks can be incorporated to everyday life. For example, one post shows that animal prints are very popular on the runway this season and can easily be incorporated to everyday life through accessories such as scarves. There are many other posts just as these if you the blog out!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
SUWICI Goes to NYC for the NYWICI Conference!
Written By: Chelsea Orcutt, 2009 NYWICI Scholarship Winner
On November 7, five SU Women in Communications members had the privilege of attending the New York Women in Communications Student Career Conference at the Grand Hyatt hotel in New York City.
Despite being a bit groggy from an early-morning flight, the WIC members were ready to gain some valuable insight into the world of communications. After a delicious breakfast provided by the Hyatt, attendees enjoyed inspiring speeches by Helen Wagner, PR Manager for 3M, and NBC’s Today show correspondent Sara Haines.
Students then left the grand ballroom to attend their chosen panel sessions on topics ranging from TV production to public relations. Each panel featured communications professionals who discussed their experiences and offered practical advice about getting ahead in the ultra-competitive field. (And SU was well represented! Newhouse grads Ron Stitt, VP of Digital Media for Fox Television Stations, and Jayme S. Ganey, Associate Editor of Essence Magazine, served as panelists).
After attending the informative panels sessions, all students returned to the ballroom for a final panel discussion entitled “Secrets to a Successful Job Search.” HR managers from top companies such as the Hearst Corporation and FOX candidly answered students’ questions about resumes, internships, and everything in between. All panelists stressed the importance of researching the company you wish to work for before your interview, as well as maintaining a professional online profile for potential employers to see.
After the conference, SUWIC members explored the city for a few hours before hopping on a flight back to campus, where they are eager to put the knowledge they’ve acquired into action!
On November 7, five SU Women in Communications members had the privilege of attending the New York Women in Communications Student Career Conference at the Grand Hyatt hotel in New York City.
Despite being a bit groggy from an early-morning flight, the WIC members were ready to gain some valuable insight into the world of communications. After a delicious breakfast provided by the Hyatt, attendees enjoyed inspiring speeches by Helen Wagner, PR Manager for 3M, and NBC’s Today show correspondent Sara Haines.
Students then left the grand ballroom to attend their chosen panel sessions on topics ranging from TV production to public relations. Each panel featured communications professionals who discussed their experiences and offered practical advice about getting ahead in the ultra-competitive field. (And SU was well represented! Newhouse grads Ron Stitt, VP of Digital Media for Fox Television Stations, and Jayme S. Ganey, Associate Editor of Essence Magazine, served as panelists).
After attending the informative panels sessions, all students returned to the ballroom for a final panel discussion entitled “Secrets to a Successful Job Search.” HR managers from top companies such as the Hearst Corporation and FOX candidly answered students’ questions about resumes, internships, and everything in between. All panelists stressed the importance of researching the company you wish to work for before your interview, as well as maintaining a professional online profile for potential employers to see.
After the conference, SUWIC members explored the city for a few hours before hopping on a flight back to campus, where they are eager to put the knowledge they’ve acquired into action!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
EVENT: Sophomore Success
If you are looking for a summer internship, thinking about how to network with SU alumni, or planning ahead for next semester’s Career Fair – Sophomore Success may be for you.
On Monday, December 7 from 5-8 p.m., we will host the first Sophomore Success event in Schine 304ABC. You are invited! This event is open to all students, but geared towards sophomores who are looking to get a jumpstart on their internship search and career planning.
The event is set-up as a series of workshops, where you can choose between two different options for each time slot (depending on what is most relevant to you). Feel free to come to just one, two, or all three of the workshops. Here is the schedule for the evening:
5:00 – 5:15pm: Welcome
5:20 – 6:05pm: Benefits of Internships & Taking Internships for Credit OR Getting a Headstart on the Career Fair
6:10 – 6:55pm: Connecting with Alumni: How to Get in Touch & What to Say OR Local Internships: Opportunities Near Campus
7:00 – 7:55pm: Making the Most of Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter for your Internship Search OR Personality Type and Career Success: Learn about Yourself & How to Work with Others
7:55 – 8:00pm: Prize giveaway
Everything will be located in Schine 304ABC (upstairs, right off of Panasci Lounge). Join us and bring your friends!
Please e-mail Dan Klamm (deklamm@syr.edu) or Jennifer Smith (jrsmit07@syr.edu) to let them know if you will be attending or if you’d like more information. Though we do not require an RSVP, we’d just like to get an idea how many students will be in attendance.
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