The Most Important Tip in Working in the Fashion Industry!!

NETWORKING!!!!!!!!!!!

Some may or may not agree with me, but I honestly believe networking will get you farther then you believe! Many people get to wear they are because of who they know, and lets be honest here, it does make life easier. So make sure you're signed up for websites like- fashionindustrynetwork.com or modelmayhem.com. It is a great way to network and find out information about upcoming network events! Here's one listed on both websites:



Grandeur Events holds two fashion networking connections a year and they are a great way to meet others in the industry. Always bring business cards by the way! Even if you are just a student, just write your name and contact info. Having a business card for yourself is just a way to get theirs! Make sure your card is memorable as well as your presentation of yourself to them leaves a lasting impression! To get a cheap and memorable business card, sign up for vistaprints.com- they have great deals! Afterwards make sure you contact them... a simple e-mail saying it was a pleasure to meet them and remind them of what you are looking to do. Another piece of advice, sometimes some are unsure of what to wear.... but there is no need to get suited up! Dress your style in a professional manner! Make sure you express your style, so they know what you're looking for!

Lastly, be confident! Everyone is looking to meet someone... its a networking event, why else would they attend?? They're looking for people to work with and you're looking to work (or vice-versa). So be confident!

geraldine*jane

my 5 loves for fall 2009

...Its still September and its only a month away when you have to stop shopping for yourself and buy for someone else. I thought it was about time to blog about my 5 loves for this fall season, so here they are:

BROOCHES!! This is definately the must-have accessory for the season. Brooches have been in and out of season, but they are the perfect touch-up to any outfit this season.

(ash&dans.com)

It's the return of the '80s with sequins this fall. Sequins have been around throughout the year, but besides in shirts, accessories and jackets.. I think they are the perfect mini-dresses this season.

(oasis-stores.com)

If you have not heard already (you probably have), but white is the new black! It's so clean and fresh...I love it. I have always preferred white outfits over black, because they stand out so much better. So for the holiday season... get rid of those black cocktail dresses and get a white one!

(bluefly.com)

Boots, boots, boots... you can't ever have enough. So this season instead of buying your 100th pair of high boots with the skinny heel. Change it up and get some military or riding boots. Bakers have alot of styles for under $100.

(bakers.com)

Soo we chose accessories, clothes and shoes... why not think about a change in hair? This Fall cut it all off! Best way to get the edgy look and draw more attention to those eyes.

(thefashionablehousewife.com)

...and those are my 5 loves for fall 2009. I know brooches and sequins are soooo whatever years ago... but branch out a little, because they are the perfect to add a little glam to an outfit!

geraldine*jane

Fashion Night Out.. In Philly?

Yeah, yeah... fashion night out is glitz and glamour in LA, Milan, Paris and NYC... but what'd u do when you're in school and you can't go to any of the cities for one night?? Do what I did, last Wednesday, 9/10/09, I found my local Fashion Night Out hotspot. I went to King of Prussia Mall in Pennsylvania and I still loved it. Of course, I would not compare it to NYC, but it satisfied my fashion refill for the day! So I did get to meet jam*rock there, because she unfortunately couldn't go to NYC either, but we had fun scoring the free giveaways and free sushi and drinks! However, my loves for the night...:

The Magic of Hollywood Collection by Gene London:



By the way to see more, if you're in the area, the Reading Museum has the collection on display from October 2009 to May 2010!

Free Make-Up Consultation:

Everyone loves free makeovers!... Sephora had great consultations!

Audrey Hepburn's actual dress and necklace from the movie on display at Tiffany's:

"Let me tell you something, Mister. If I had her money, I'd be richer than she is."

Sooo those were my loves for the night. Later, I'll post what I found as my top 5 must-haves for Fall 2009... I promise they'll be different from jams!

~geraldine*jane

wishing i was in nyc.

it's 12:01am, which means today is fashion's night out! the global event brought to you by vogue, CFDA, and nycgo.com! over 800 stores are planning on staying up late so fashionistas can shop until 11PM. word on the street is mary-kate will be bartending at Bergdorfs and Alexander Wang is giving runway lessons but as it turns out i have work in 10 hours. as much as i'd like a drink from MK and learn how to walk down the runway from Mr. Wang--i can't skip work (because i'm planning on missing school and work next week-- more about that later)!! getting a drink and model lesson is great and all but according to yahoo.com there will be free manicures at Chanel and makeovers at Betsey's!! i need to be pampered-- school and work wears me down!! i look a hot mess by the time i get home from morning/day of work and then night class!

anyways i wish i was in nyc!! in due time-- which is Monday & Tuesday!! more on this later :-p!! Just know that it's exciting and i can't wait! updates will be up soon! hopefully i can take pictures! oh and i need to figure out what to wear!

my top 5 things to Fall in love with.

summer is coming to an end!! i'm already well into my 3rd week of classes. this will be my last-- or this has been my last 3 month summer vacation! by next summer (*crosses finger*) i'll be in the real world, hopefully the fashion world. this is my last summer going into fall as a student, and it feels good/scary at the same! anyways...summer's out and fall's in! fall is one of my favorite seasons-- weather and fashion wise. i love the temperate weather and the ability to layer light pieces together or wear boots, hats, and put on a thin jacket that will tie your whole look together.

my fall looks will consist of one of the following:

1. color on my lips! i LOVE, LOVE, LOVE wearing lipstick. 9 times out 10 i will be wearing lipstick. my favorite for fall will be my NARS lip stain in Dare Devil ($22 @ Sephora).

2. thigh-high boots! this summer i scored a pair of sam edelman thigh high boots (in black). i'm usually a heels type of girl but $40 for a pair of boots?! i just couldn't resist! i'm short but i'm fortunate enough to have the appearance of long legs.

3. my i heart ronson bf jacket-- when i saw this jacket i just knew i had to grab it!! i'm a big fan of charlotte ronson's line for j.c. penney!! this jacket paired with the most simplest of garments-- either a plain LBD, regular black jeans, or short mini skirt, is going to look cute!! grab it now...it's on sale at j.c. penney's for less than $72!!!

4. a knotted button-up -- i have definitely acquired an appreciation for button-ups. i used to think button-ups were so boring but i found out that a knot can transform a plain white one!! now i can't stop knotting my button ups! on top of that when i run out of my own button ups i grab my bf's, my dad's, or my brothers'-- fitted or loose, a simple knot can do a button up good!

5. my jackie O inspired sunglasses w/ chain-- my friend calls this my granny glasses. while other people may find these glasses dated, i find them to be timeless. the tortoise print, the shape, and the chain make these sunglasses a classic.

The REAL Devil Wears Prada Documentary

Hello everyone, it has been awhile since jam and I have written... but the fashion world is crazy and well be back on track. Anyway I had a few minutes before class and I wanted to share something important with all of you. Remember that movie released with Meryl Streep... The Devil Wears Prada?? Well, if you haven't seen it... go immediately before reading the rest of this blog entry!

The movie was based off a book of the former assistant of the editor-in-chief of American Vogue. Streep was supposed to be an exaggerated version of Anna Wintour... the editor-in-chief of American Vogue. Since the release of the movie, Ms. Wintour has agreed for a film crew to document her daily life for nine months. During this period, her and her team are working on the September 2007 edition. It took 2 years to release this documentary, but it is because there is alot of footage to work with and edit. You can read the article about what the documentary has been described... and so far Meryl Streep's character seems like an angel compared to her! What do I know... I have not seen it yet but it sounds interesting to see. The link is at the bottom.. and for all the fashion lovers.. this documentary is more a must-see then the actual movie itself!

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/women/2009/08/27/anna-wintour-the-most-powerful-woman-in-fashion-86908-21628226/

geraldine*jane

the go-to guy!

hi all. i haven't done this in a long while!


hope everything is going great for you! both in the blogging world and in reality! i know i haven't been holding onto my end of the of bargain (writing 2 blogs/wk) but i'm doing 3 internships this summer. i'm excited to tell you that i am interning for Brian Reyes, LLC. Brian is a young but very talented designer (check out his latest Resort collection-- http://www.brianreyes.com/)!! a lot of young starlets are falling in love with his designs! i predict he will be the go-to designer for celebrities looking to find red carpet looks.



unfortunately, red carpet looks means needing a red carpet budget. BUT-- next week, JULY 20th, gilt.com (the website that brings sample sales to you) will give you a chance to buy his garments for a fraction of the retail price!! as a fan of both gilt.coma and Brian Reyes i begged our sales team to give me a sneak peak at what i should expect to see...here they are! enjoy!




































































































































































less than 3,
jam


p.s.- sign up for the Brian Reyes e-mail list @ http://brianreyes.com/html/registration.html
fill out your info and put Jamaila in the Referral box. then use this link to sign up with gilt groupe
http://www.giltgroupe.com/invite/lbms

HAPPY SPENDING!!!