It's been a while since we've posted a lineup of hot fashion sets from Polyvore.com, but we're bringing them back with a huge lineup of new, creative material. Polyvore.com is an online social network and creative hotspot for fashion enthusiats to assemble fashion sets from a large library and to also import items from sites outside of Polyvore. If you're not a member, you can head on over to Polyvore and create a profile and get started on making your very own sets. Polyvore also pays attention to many of the bloggers on Polyvore and puts them in the spotlight on their Polyvore Blog. So if you're looking to get your styling abilities noticed then this is the place for you!
28 February 2010
Scene Spotlight: Marquis Phifer of LateBoots.com
Looking For Inspiration?
For some of us, leadership is something we are born with. We always want to be at the top, the boss, first, the doers, and the trend-setters. In fashion, it is no different. There are the taste-makers and the trendsetters who have no problem dictation the ever-changing direction of fashion. But following too, has its benefits. If you're the type who likes to follow the next big thing rather than creating it or if you just have an addiction to style, then head over to Lookbook.nu. Lookbook.nu is an online community of fashion enthusiasts dedicated to providing style inspiration as well as establishing themselves as the next big fashion icon. You can "hype" looks, which is similar to the Facebook "like" option. You can browse the most hyped looks and also the hottest looks and their stats from men, women, or both in all countries. You can also create a profile and upload looks of your own to be displayed. Lookbook.nu is a bookmark-worthy site for anyone who loves people who love fashion and for anyone who's looking to steal or upgrade a look.
How To Create a Personal Style
Everyone wants (or should want) to be glamorous, stylish, and seen as a fashion icon. The most important attribute that the greatest fashion icons possess is personal style. Personal style is the aesthetic that one chooses to express themselves through their dress.Many people often believe, based on the media, that personal style is something unattainable or too lofty a goal to reach. But we here at Fashion Inc. beg to differ. Personal style is not the ambrosia of the rich, famous, and glamorous, but is something for us all to possess. So, in this post, we're going to show you how to do it in ten easy steps. Listen up students...
- Find your interests. People often tend to associate how they dress with the activities, hobbies, and people they hang out with. Write down all of these things and find pieces that reflect those things.
- Pick up a magazine. If you've never cracked open an issue of Vogue magazine or GQ, go to the store and pick up one. These magazines are the fashion bibles of the world and anything that's hot and stylish you'll be able to find in here. If you want more avant-garde and cutting edge magazines, try Bleu magazine, Trace magazine, or Obvious magazine. Don't pick out a look you like because it looks good on someone else. Make sure you can see yourself in the outfit.
- Get measured. If you've never had your measurements taken or if you haven't had them taken since your high school prom, go over to a formal wear store or section to have them taken. Knowing your measurements helps you to find clothes that will complement not compete with your figure. Also, it will help you to know which looks will work on you and which won't.
- Go window shopping. Taking a trip to the mall just to try on clothes is an excellent way for you to know if a style or outfit will work for you without having to buy the clothes first. Take an honest (but constructive) friend along to evaluate your choices. Also, take a look at the mannequins. These can be used as templates to start a new personal style or to add items to a look.
- Something borrowed. Take a look at any notable personality in fashion and they can give you a list of influences and inspirations on their style. When it doubt, fake it until you make it by copying an outfit from someone you admire or stealing an item from their look. Remember, the master in anything was once a novice. A great place to do this is at LookBook.nu, an online fashion inspiration website where you can browse looks from other people around the world or if you're feeling stylish you can upload a look of yourself.
- Hit the books! There are tons of books and resources on creating a personal style. One of my favorites is Fonzworth Bentley's Advance Your Swagger: How to Use Manners, Confidence, and Style to Get Ahead. These books are a great source of knowledge and have large amounts of technical information and tips about dress and appearance. Also researching fashion history books can also give you a retro-style inspiration.
- Find a signature item. More often than not, people who are respected for their style tend to be because of one or several signature items they are seen with. Whether it's a headband, a bow tie, belts, fragrance, or hair ornaments, having a signature item makes it easier for you to stand out as an individual and also for people to see you as one. It makes your more interesting and can possibly inspire others to be like you.
- Get an icon. What do you want your personal style to say about you? If someone could sum up your style in five words or less, what would they say? Take these answers and then find someone whether famous or not who you feel embodies these qualities and take from their style. Doing so will help you to adopt those qualities and allow you to make what you wear your own.
- Confidence. Creating a new personal style takes a great deal of confidence because you are taking a risk by stepping outside of your comfort zone. Confidence lets others know that this is the new you and that you expect good things out of it. And if the change is big enough, people will change the way they see you. No longer will you be an irrelevant Plain Jane but you will have evolved into a full-fledged Glamazon.
- Like it! If you wear a style that you don't feel comfortable in, then everyone else will notice it too. The key word in personal style is personal. It's all up to you to find out who and what you want to be. Don't let anyone else's expectations, feelings, or tastes dictate your personal style. When you find something that you fall in love with, go for it and go for it hard. People will respect you for being you and if they can't, they know where the door is.
We're Back...
29 October 2009
Fashion Set Fridays
For today's installation of Fashion Set Fridays, we're giving all of the ladies and gentleman a view at some of the hottest fashion sets at Polyvore.com. Check out the fashions inside and see if you can find some items that fit your style personality. As always, we start with the ladies first and then we roll on to the gentlemen.
And for the boys...
And for the boys...
12 October 2009
M.A.S.T.E.R. Monday
Good morning, fashionistas! Sorry about all of the random disappearances, but Fashion Inc. is now back on track and alive and well! Today is once again M.A.S.T.E.R. Monday, and for all of you who don't know, that stands for Making Awesome Style Truly Easy And Realistic. We give you a fashion set from Polyvore.com and we match it with a contemporary or classic fashion personality for you to use as a style template. If you can't find the items exactly as they are in the sets, then try to similar items at lower prices.
As always, ladies first, so today girls Fashion Inc. is showcasing none other than Miss Olivia Palermo from the MTV series The City. Olivia Palermo's fashion personality exudes an unmistakeable air of confidence as well as classic New York glamour. Whether she's hosting an elegant New York Upper East Side dinner party, or just going for a bit of retail therapy at Barney's, Olivia remains remarkably stylish and glamourous. So if you looking to find out how to become awesome fashion journalist at Elle Magazine by day and sophisticated socialite by night, then you'll definitely want to take a look at these sets to find out how!
And as always, we didn't forget about our dashing gentlemen out there. Today's fashion icon is Chace Crawford. Chace Crawford's casual yet refined style would be right at home in the closets of many men. His effortless boy-next-door charm meshes extremely well with his high-leveled Gossip Girl persona Nate Archibald. Crawford is very at home with slick suits but manages to wear the suit and not let it wear him--a difficult task. Boys, if you're looking to upgrade your wardrobe to add a little more sophisticated flair, but aren't ready to commit to a 3-piece Armani suit, then add a little of Chace's techniques to give yourself that edge without feeling constrained. Check it out.
As always, ladies first, so today girls Fashion Inc. is showcasing none other than Miss Olivia Palermo from the MTV series The City. Olivia Palermo's fashion personality exudes an unmistakeable air of confidence as well as classic New York glamour. Whether she's hosting an elegant New York Upper East Side dinner party, or just going for a bit of retail therapy at Barney's, Olivia remains remarkably stylish and glamourous. So if you looking to find out how to become awesome fashion journalist at Elle Magazine by day and sophisticated socialite by night, then you'll definitely want to take a look at these sets to find out how!
And as always, we didn't forget about our dashing gentlemen out there. Today's fashion icon is Chace Crawford. Chace Crawford's casual yet refined style would be right at home in the closets of many men. His effortless boy-next-door charm meshes extremely well with his high-leveled Gossip Girl persona Nate Archibald. Crawford is very at home with slick suits but manages to wear the suit and not let it wear him--a difficult task. Boys, if you're looking to upgrade your wardrobe to add a little more sophisticated flair, but aren't ready to commit to a 3-piece Armani suit, then add a little of Chace's techniques to give yourself that edge without feeling constrained. Check it out.
04 October 2009
Temporary Leave
Starting at the middle of this week, it will be Fall Break for students here at Western Kentucky University. During this time, Fashion Inc. plans to continue with the reorganization of the blog. Therefore, there will be no posts this week. We will continue the following week with a new episode of M.A.S.T.E.R. Mondays. Have a great break!
02 October 2009
Fashion Set Friday
For today's episode of Fashion Set Fridays, we're giving you a look into the creative minds of Polyvore.com members whose sense of style and taste motivates them to assemble beautiful, fashionable, and most importantly fun fashion collages and assemblies. If you like the works you see and would like to jump into the action, go to Polyvore.com and sign up. Or if you're already a member and would like to see your works placed on our blog, then search for "Fashion Inc. Style Society" under groups and add us, then upload your sets. We love undiscovered talent!
Today's sets will revolve around the illustrious and timeless fashions of the mistress of modern fashion, Miss Coco Chanel. Here are some of the rising stars of Polyvore's takes on her simple, yet sophisticated aesthetic.
Today's sets will revolve around the illustrious and timeless fashions of the mistress of modern fashion, Miss Coco Chanel. Here are some of the rising stars of Polyvore's takes on her simple, yet sophisticated aesthetic.
Forgive Us
Forgive us for the erratic lack of posts lately. Fashion Inc. has been swamped with tons of business about upcoming events on campus, so posting has been kind of hard for us. We appreciate all of our followers and we want you all to know that starting today, our posts will be continuous and consistent. So please forgive our mess and keep following!
