Cash for clothes!

You’re short on cash. So, what’s new? That’s why the term starving student was started, right? But luckily for you there is Buffalo Exchange.

So what is it exactly?

Well, yours truly went to Buffalo Exchange located near campus on 2nd street. It's located near "Fingerprints" the record store and spoke to an actual expert Miss Stephanie Williams, a CSULB student double majoring in Fashion Design and Merchandise.



The rules are that students can bring in their clothes and buyers will "buy" the clothes base on style,condition and trends.
"We are a store for people that think outside the box" said Williams.



Now to the real news, How much $ you can get!
You can either get %35 of the retail value in cash or %50 in-store credit.

But this isn't for Fashionistas in LB. Once an item has been in store for over a month, the clothes are donated to local charity.

Shop Beach!

Hear ye! Hear ye! Hear ye!
Wanting to get your holiday gifts for your family and you have NO idea what to get? Here's the solution! A quick trip to the new Shop beach boutique on 2nd street.

This new addition to the 2nd street shops and restaurants not only sells CSULB apparel but tickets to sports and other events on campus. Take a stroll today and check it out!

Shop Update

How was your Black Friday?

Not only does Black Friday promote "Shopping" Nirvana but it boosts and helps out the economy. Don't believe us..Check this out this article.

Update on my Black Friday:
I shop until my "black" heart was content. I hit up every single H&M in up Uptown Manhattan!

For those of you who have been to an H&M you know the great deals and clothes they have.
Here's more info on H&M here in Southern California.

Psst: There's one near campus at the South Coast Plaza.

It's Friday...I'm in love.

Thanksgiving is upon us, and while we enjoy the turkey or "tofurkey", the cranberry sauce and time with our loved ones, the REAL reason we're happy it's because once the food is done it will be...Friday. Why?! Well for you non-fashionistas this Friday means Black Friday.

Here's a couple of "TIPS".
*Wear comfy shoes. (NO SANDALS CSULB STUDENTS) You wouldn't want any tetanus shots ruining your shopping fun.

*Don't Fight! Sure the "Cashmere" blend sweater is on-sale for $19.99 but is it worth a "black eye"?

*Have a game plan. Don't just wander from store to store. Make your shopping list the night before and some-what of an idea of what your going to buy!

*Have fun! It's shopping.

Where will you be at? We'll be reporting from NYC.

Sandal

It's a common trend within college campus' around California, or maybe it's the un-official uniform for Southern California...but SANDALS are seen everywhere on campus.
"They're just comfy! I mean it's one less thing to think about before going to class" said Lupita Contreras, CSULB student majoring in Communications and Spanish.
Most students on campus prefer sandals amongst any other footwear. Most nocticebley it's the "Rainbow" sandal that is studen'ts numero uno choice. Even in winter we still see students with sandals!
Even at the CSULB entry in the Urban Dictionary it defies students here on campus of wearing sandals all year long.



Do you wear Sandals everyday?

Holy Che!

On campus we see a plethora of students with T-shirts with messages that range from "Don't you wish your Girlfriend was hot like me" to "Save Dafur". Which makes us question the power of fashion. Can clothes still be political?


In this modern age, where "Juicy Couture" rules how valid is it to have a shirt with a semi-serious message. Growing up I would idolize my older cousin's wearing the infamous "Che" shirts. Now it seems that the once the "Revolution" is over, Che is the new image for upper-middle class college students to show that "they know who Che Guevara is?


I do commend those who do wear their "heart" on their sleeves/torso, but when your beliefs start becoming a trend is the message still valid?

Viva la Revolucion!

Black Beauty!

Ever notice that almost all the models used in magazines fall within a certain criteria? Tall, Thin, Beautiful...White. It seems that high fashion magazines aren't using that many models of color. With a few exceptions such as the notorious Naomi Campbell and Liya Kebe.
Here's an intresting article that poses the same question of why black models aren't used in magazines.

The politics of a shirt...

I'm leaving the SPA building after my class and what do I see. Random clothesline of shirts with messages of victims of rape, incest, and other acts of abuse. My heart stop. My mind went blank. Each shirt had a message of the struggle of what each individual had to go through. It was as if the victim could use a t-shirt to vent out any frustration they had. This reminded me that fashion can still be political. These shirts don't represent a trend or label. They represent a movement. The movement being a safe way in which victims (the majority women) can educate and speak about violence.

For more information on The Clothesline Project you can call the SACA's office at (562) 989-0309 or the official website

Results

How did the try-outs go? Anyone make it?

MODEL TRY-OUTS

Fall model auditions for CSULB fashion student show, to be held on October 22.
Models chosen will be in the Spring 2008 Campus Couture show.
The Campus couture in association with ASU, and Students in Fashion (SIF), will conduct an open model audition to both students and non-students in the USU ballroom.
Check in is from 4:00 to 5:00, while the actual audition takes place from 5:00 to 8:00. Models are required to be 5’7” or taller, fit into a 10 dress size or smaller and bring 3” heels to walk in.
This is the first out of two auditions for the campus couture show held on May 7, 2008. The campus’ 18th annual fashion show is designed, produced and manage by CSULB students.
“We are encouraging CSULB students to tell a friend about the auditions” says Samantha Cornett. Cornett is this year’s head coordinator of the show.
“The show is an opportunity for CSULB designers to showcase their creations in a formal runway type show,” says Cornett. Senior Designers and the top ten juniors will participate in the show as well as the some “sophomores displayed on the side”.
The Campus Couture show takes about two semesters to organize and it’s cost vary from $25,000-$35,000. The money is fundraised through various activities done by students. “It’s a lot of work, I did not know how much is in it, I love it (coordinating fashion show) it’s a good thing” said Cornett about the grueling schedule in organizing the campus couture show.
Second model audition will be held in the spring semester.

For more details or information contact info@campuscouture.org or click Here

Long Beach's next top model

You think you can be a model?
Perfect. Try-outs for the Spring Couture Fashion show will be held the 22nd of this month. More info later this week! As for now, I leave you with a "fashion" icon inspiration on what to think while strutting down the runway. Ha ha ha. ENJOY!

That money maker...

Many of you don’t know that CSULB is in fact very involved in the “fashion” world. One example can be the up coming Spring Fashion Show, the show will be held May 7, 2008.
About two days ago I had the “fashion” privileged to interview the head coordinator for the show, Samantha Cornett. Cornettt is a senior majoring in Merchandise with a minor in textiles. While the fashion show may be glamorous, fundraising one can be a major pain. This year’s show (2008) will cost approximately $25,000-$35,000!
Here is Cornett’s ideas on how she and her team will make that money:

Fundraising, Fundraising, Fundraising!
a. Donations
b. Garage Sales
c. T.V. Taping
d. Candy Sales

Do you have any other ideas to make money for the show? Tell us how you would do it, legally people!

Fashion 101

Fashion 101-or something like that?

During this semester I will be giving out news and mini-briefs on what's "buzzing" around the Greater Los Angeles area and around campus.
"But how does the fashion world effect me here directly at CSULB?"
Valid question.
Here's the answer:
Your clothes may define who you might be, or at least play an important role in what people think of you. (think uniform for your stereotype) Not directly your label, per se, but to reflect or give an insight to your personality. That's why I wanted to dedicate my time to a blog on fashion and students that are intrested in the fashion world and that play theatre through there clothes. Some might say that the capital of the fashionista may be in the streets of Paris, London, or New York. I'm here to prove other wise, it's here on campus.
-Cavalli's, Lagerfeld's and Pada's of the world, you have been warned.

Blee blah blah

Bonjour! See someone with a different style on campus? Tell us.