The Weekender: Ms.FIT

It's finally Friday! Time to let loose and this weekend is even more exciting, because the wait is finally over for the Ms. FIT pageant! This is the reason we go to FIT! Well one of the reasons...and you need to be there! Until then we'll give you something to do for pre and post the big event!

Love Your "Style Shop" This Valentine's Day!

One more reason to love Valentine's Day!

 Style Shop kicked off this semester with more reasons to fall in love with fashion. Opening on Valentines Day,the store will continue its sweet sixteen celebration with the hopes that our openings continue to benefit from the  A-building renovations. The vintage, old-hollywood feel of Valentines day theme that the store will be decorated in will be accompanied by a DJ, recruitment representatives from Macy’s, and hundreds of fashionable FIT students, and not to mention amazing merchandise.

Welcome Back!

It's the first week back at FIT and it's time to get back into the old grind. Hopefully, everyone had a wonderful winter break and is ready for the semester! Here at the Society blog we like to make the start of the semester easier for everyone.. and what better way to do that then a fabulous shopping guide?! Let's start the spring semester off the right way, shall we?

Shopping ECST-ETSY: The Final Stretch

Hi readers! I'm sure I'm catching you on the fly! Between the holidays, project deadlines, and finals coming up we're all busy busy busy!! This time of year is always stressful, but freedom is an arm's length away! If you can't wait that long (and really, who can?) I've got you covered. In this week's Shopping Ecst-ETSY, I'm bringing you goods that are sure to help you cope with this crazy time!

So sit back, destress, and get your credit cards ready. It's time for a little retail therapy. 

Let's cut to the chase, readers. I'm sure we've all pulled our fair share of all-nighters this semester, and these  coming weeks will be no exception! To combat your late-night fatigue, pour some brew into this adorable coffee mug! No you have no excuse for going to bed early. Buy it here! 

In Case You Missed It!

Hi Merchandising Society members! In case you missed Tuesday's meeting, here's all you need to stay up to date! 


Member of the Week: Ashley Coico!
Congrats to Ash for being Member of the Week! We asked her a few things today and she let us know that her Thanksgiving plans include going home to Poughkeepsie. Luckly lady, we're sure the  foliage upstate is awesome right now!

Ashley herself!

Ashley also cites Kourtney Kardashion as her celebrity style icon and told a silly little story about how she went to Barnes & Noble to attend Kourtney and Khloe's book signing for their new novel (i.e. a book we're sure someone else wrote for them!). Ashley waited four hours in line to get a signature from the famous sisters and said Kourtney was a little . . . stony with her. She didn't take it too seriously, though. Good girl!


Just So You Know: 

• The magazine drive is extended until December 1st. Email Nicole_Morrongiello@fitnyc.edu if you have any questions! 
• Natalie, our special events manager, is leading an excursion to the Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting next Wednesday! Sign up at next Tuesday's meeting. 
• Ari Goldberg, CEO of Style Caster will be speaking at next week's meeting. So do your research! 

Rub a dub dub thanks for the grub!

That's all for this week, readers. Have a lovely holiday weekend, eat well, and we'll see you next Tuesday!

In Case You Missed It...

Merchandising Society held a light and refreshing meeting this week to get everyone updated on what's going on around FIT and of course to keep us ahead of the game!

Congratulations to Katie Kuchler for being our style star of the week, AND IT WAS HER BIRTHDAY THIS PAST WEEKEND!! Our girls are growing up!

♪ The Music Note ♪

Class work bringing you down again?  Well, have no fear The Music Note is here to get you out of the Tuesday blues.  Last week was completely dedicated to Drake after his new album had been leaked.  This week I'm happy to say FIT students are still in rap mode, but this time it's all about college rappers! Yes, thanks to Asher Roth these young studs are becoming more known in the music industry! Check it out!

Taylor, a third semester Textile Design major, informed us of her love for these rappers. When asked what she was listening to she was happy to share this song.  Me First by T Mills!  Not only is Taylor addicted to the song but she also finds the rapper hot! & If you take a chance to look, he actually is quite good looking! Take a listen & don't be afraid to check out more of his tunes!

PROOF THAT FIT STUDENTS HAVE GOOD TASTE!

What We're Reading: DASH OF DAN!

As the holidays approach we're finding ourselves craving more and more of those signature treats that make us feel right at home! Dash of Dan is a deliciously charming cooking and personality blog by Daniel, a native New Yorker, who's passion for sweet treats shines through in this adorable blog!

Umm...HOW CUTE ARE THE CARTOON COOKIES?!

Daniel, who is currently working at a bakery in the Essex Street Market, has a knack for making his sweet concoctions fairly simple to make and extremely satisfying to eat!

The Weekender Report!

Welcome to November everyone! Now that it is officially the Holiday season (thank you Starbucks red cups for that reminder!) it is time to explore the wonderful things NYC has to offer right before the snow falls! (Well, when the snow falls for real that is...)

WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU HAVEN'T MET DAPHNE YET?!

Friday:

• @ FIT: This is it ladies and gentleman, your LAST CHANCE TO HEAR FROM DAPHNE GUINNESS at the FIT Symposium! Free for all students (WHY WOULDN'T YOU GO?!) this is the chance to hear from the industry's most esteemed icons, including Daphne herself, who is pictured chatting with guests and students and even signing autographs with encouraging messages for the FIT students. (10AM-5PM)

♪ The Music Note ♪

Hello all the lovely faces of FIT :) The Music Note is back again, only now on a new day! Still bringing to you what's hot in music and what your fellow passerbys are listening to! You know the drill, turn up the volume and get listening!

Our first song share is from none other than Rony Patzan! That's right our own fabulous Social Media Manager was the first to share his new addiction.  This week he has the song Shake it Out by Florence + The Machine. This fierce red head has not disappointed since she arrived on the music scene! Rony also shared that her new album is flawless!

♪ The Music Note ♪

It's that time of the week again! Time for some more good tunes for you to jam out to! Today's weather is perfect for a walk, so put your earphones in and put 'em on full blast! These picks are bound to make you dance the city streets. ;)

Nikki Mancuso, a first year FMM major was eager to share her favorite song with us! The song is Somewhere Out There by Action Item, (who is also her favorite band). For all those romantics out there this song is just for you! Way too adorable to keep to yourself! Great choice Nikki!

I already can't stop singing this song!!

♪ The Music Note ♪

Ever pass someone on campus listening to their iPods and wonder what are listening to? Well, now you can find out! The Music Note is here again to share the ear candy that's bumpin' through headphones right now at FIT!!

This rain is putting everyone in a mid-week slump, so let's bring up the mood with these tunes! Better open up your iTunes now for a quick add!

Samantha Dengate, a commuting freshman majoring in FMM, has been adding new songs to her iPod Touch to help entertain her on the subway! One of her favorites that she shared with us is We Found Love by Rihanna.

I'm sure this song will leave you ready to hit the floor dancing! Thanks Sam!

In Case You Missed It...

It's a beautiful Fall day and in case you didn't get to attend this weeks meeting, we'll give you the breakdown of all the good information that was shared, and as always our Member and Style Star of the week!

To start we'll congratulate Kierra Jackson for being this weeks Member of the Week!

Kierra is a team member of the Social Media team and helps with the blogging, facebook, and tweeting of the Merchandising Society account. She's also been going above and beyond for the club and participating in many community service activities! THANKS KIERRA!

This week's Style Star is...

FIT's Daphne Guinness Exhibit: Oh My Guinness!

"This exhibition is done for the benefit of those out there, students or otherwise, who share this love." -Daphne Guinness

As everyone at FIT is aware the Daphne Guinness Exhibit has been on display for quite some time now, but it still has us buzzing! Daphne Guinness has been the fashion world's secret until 2007, when people started to take notice of the heiress. She was at the top of her career in 2009 when she walked in runway shows and became the face of a number of fashion campaigns. However, what has truly caught everyone's is Daphne's undying love for fashion, and unique but instinctive taste.

Daphne is known for wearing the most avant garde pieces in everyday life. But it's like she says,

"We need better things, not more. We should not pollute the world with meaningless, unused things when we can make and support things of rare and precious beauty." -Daphne Guinness

♪ The Music Note ♪

Ever wonder what music FIT students are currently listening to? The Music Note is our newest weekly post where you'll find others who have musical tastes similar to yours, as well as those who may end up suggesting your next favorite artist!

We perused campus and found a few students who were willing to share their favorite songs with us and here they are. Headphones on, speakers cranked up please!

Alyssa, a Fashion Design major in her 8th semester, let us know that she listens to a lot of alternative music, including this song, "Slam Crunk" by Holiday Parade.

The cornucopia of musical genres in this song is like listening to Thanksgiving dinner! Good choice Alyssa :) 

What We're Reading: Suri's Burn Book

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a celebrity's child? Have you ever wondered what celebrity children think about each other? Lucky for you it seems little Suri Cruise has gone ahead and started her own Tumblr giving us an inside scoop on all the toddler celebrity gossip! (Obviously this is a strictly a fun blog)

Tagline: "Just because you don't have a Ferragamo handbag doesn't mean you can behave like a child. (I'm looking at you, Shiloh.)" I DIE!

If midterms are starting to suck the life out of you, take a break and check out this glorious Burn Book for great laughs and a good stress relief. Check out Suri's opinions on her mom, dad, and rivals such as Apple and Shiloh.

The Weekender Report!

It's October people!! That means coat check season...however it does bring some fantastic weekend ideas for everyone, and our favorite yearly activities back to NYC!

Yes that's right, for all of you that enjoy a good scare, or a really cute first date, the haunted houses are back!

FRIDAY:

• Check out Nightmare Fairy Tales, our haunted house pick of the week! There are student group tickets available for $15 you just need to buy in advance and bring all your FIT ID's! Open 6-Midnight, later in the season till 2AM! http://www.hauntedhousenyc.com/tickets.php

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•  Deadmau5 Meowingtons Hax Tour! If you don't already know, Roseland Ballroom is hosting the infamous dance band ALL WEEKEND LONG!! Sure it's sold out, but if you're desperate, do check out StubHub!! Stubhub-Deadmau5
• Like to dance? How about Adele remixes? Check out PACHA Friday night! Voted 14th best dance club in the WORLD, Pacha is hosting German DJ Thomas Gold (the person responsible for the Set Fire to the Rain remix) it is sure to be a wild night of dancing and fun! $10 before midnight. Pacha NYC

In Case You Missed It...

It's officially October! Welcome to fall weather (aka fall fashion)!! Kicking off the first meeting of the month was our Style Star of the week: KAYLA!

It's all about the detailing in this look, the polka dot handkerchief with the plaid jacket is purrrfect!

A Sophomore FMM this year, Kayla had just wrapped up a project on fashion in the 1920s, we can see how such a project could inspire one to be more creative with your dress!

Now moving onto the meeting today...

What We're Reading: WE WORE WHAT?

In our world of over exposed blogs and "fad" social media trends, few sites (especially beginner blogs) stand out amongst the vast sea of wannabes. With that being said, we at The Society believe we have found a blog we personally LOVE and think everyone will also enjoy!

This will serve as a good time capsule for those "remember what we wore in college?!" moments!

In Case You Missed It...

Here's a recap of Tuesday's meeting if you couldn't make it!

• Our Member of the Week--or should I say Members of the Week--are Corey Apploff and Elle Berdanier! They are the Co-Managers of the Style Shop and when we asked what song they are both currently listening to Elle said "Some One Like You" by Adele, while Cory said  "Rumor Has It ", also by Adele!

Take a listen, I'm sure we all adore Adele! Here's what else is going on...