CRS 231 Blog #5

I am not a fashion design major, but I am studying the merchandising part of fashion retailing, and I want to become a stylist. However, all fashion students or for that matter anyone interested in fashion, occasionally comes up with or thinks about different outfits that he or she would like to wear either on a daily basis or to a special event. I personally like clothes that have a vintage look, yet are still girly and casual. I usually shop at Forever 21 and Nordstrom because they have a young fashionista look that fits almost every style. Most of my dresses in the past have come from Cache, because I like the colors, fabric, and feminine silhouettes that they sell. I typically look at shoes, purses, and accessories first because they contribute to making any simple outfit dressy and unique looking. I then go for clothes that have interesting colors, design patterns, and are sophisticated looking.

My taste of fashion or style includes:
- Feminine silhouettes that really define and flatter the curves and shape of a woman.
- Halter dresses, because I have a slim body and it ads more curve to my figure, and accents my neck line more.
- Short cocktail length dresses, they are fun and adventurous to wear, you can dress them up or dress them down.
- Colors that stand out, such as a dark red or a burgundy color. Bright colors like tangerine, yellow, turquoise, white.
- The Grecian look right now. The draping of fabrics, twisting and wrapping intertwined look.
- The jewelry in Kristina Davis star from Sex and The City, line at Belk’s. She combines the neutral colors of black,

grey, white, silver, and gold in jeweled bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings in her new collection. It is a

classy, elegant, and sophisticated look combined with a fun and youthful touch.