You are creative. You can sew. You have a sketchbook of designs the Hilton sisters will drool over. So, why go to fashion school? There are many reasons:

1. You will be taught.

The study of fashion design involves hands-on training, so, yes, you can prepare yourself by developing many skills on your own. However, when you choose to pursue a fashion design degree, you are choosing to be taught.

What does this mean? You will interact with instructors and professors who will teach you new and advanced skills. You will be critiqued and your technique will be perfected through exchanges with other students.

As a fashion design student, you will have the time and opportunity to hone and perfect your craft without the pressures of clients and your career.

2. You will be inspired.

Who will you encounter in fashion school? Other talented, excited, inspired young artists. Design school affords fashion students the opportunity to experiment and feed off of the energy and innovation of other students. In our opinion, this experience can only make your own design work better.

3. You will be prepared.

The challenges and obstacles of earning your fashion design degree will thoroughly prepare you for the fast-paced, “so five minutes ago” fashion industry. Also, your courses and class projects will give you an opportunity to build out a diverse portfolio of your student work, which make your skills more marketable.

4. You will get a job.

Yes, it is true, and quite possibly the most important reason you should go to fashion school. What distinguishes you from the leagues of other creative, skilled seamstresses? Your degree! Employers want designers who can commit to work hard and achieve success – two abilities obtaining a degree proves you have.

Training, inspiration, preparation, and more job potential. What more can you ask for?

Purses, Purses, Purses

Purses are becoming this season’s hottest accessory! They are a great item to sell in your boutique/ salon for many reasons. Such as, ninety-nine percent of women carry a purse daily and a large portion of your clients are women. Thus, your target buyers come right to you. Also, most women own at least 3 purses, which means they are always on the look out for the next great addition to their collection.

How to help your customers find the perfect purse and, in turn, increase customer satisfaction: All shapes, sizes, and styles of purses are trendy, so the only requirement for carrying a stylish handbag is sporting a purse that compliments the body shape of the owner.

Body Type=Purse Style:

– Large Bust: A purse with long handles is ideal for this body type. No short strap purses for this shape because they over accentuate the chest. Recommended the Large Studded Shoulder Bag.

– Very Petite: A clutch or a rectangular purse that hits at the hips helps increase height. No large bags for this shape because they make one look smaller: Recommended: Double Handle Hobo Purse.

– Very Tall: The only suggestion is no small handbags because they tend to look out of proportion. Recommended: Large Pocket Shoulder Bag.

Your high school prom is the ultimate event of your entire senior year; it is the celebration of all your hard work as you prepare to move into your adult life. For many girls it is not just another dance, it is the ultimate dance, and a large part of the fun is spending hours sorting through dozens of different prom dresses to find the perfect one for this all important night.

With this in mind, how do you know what the perfect prom dress is or is there really such a thing? The truth is that there is no such thing as the perfect dress and at the same time there is. You are probably wondering how any dress can possibly be both at the same time. Much like any other dress or item of clothing, what may look fantastic on one person can be less flattering on another. Just because your best friend looks fabulous in a long aqua colored dress, does not mean it will look good on you.

Your ideal prom gown is the one that makes you feel like a million dollars and turns heads wherever you go. Certainly you can look at what the current fashion trends are like, in most cases these are what you are going to find in the stores anyway. Look at what the hottest celebrities are wearing this season. In most cases they are wearing dresses that have been designed by the top fashion designers in the world. This does not mean that you have to buy the same designer labels, but what they are wearing can definitely give you some really good ideas for your gown.