Masters of Fashion

Phew!!! What an exhausting day!!! It started with talking to advisory board members about my thesis research. For those of you who might be interested, my thesis is on the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act and the UN Guiding Principles. I’m looking at the CSR website content of adidas, Nike, Gap, Levi, Under Armour, American Eagle, Skechers, J. Crew, Eileen Fisher, Marc Jacobs, Gucci, and Ralph Lauren to see that they’re publicly disclosing their practices and policies on human trafficking and slavery, and how they respect human rights within their supply chain. After talking to the advisory board I had some office hours, which mostly consisted of me threading sergers. Finally, there was a panel discussion on Fashion and Technology, with a large emphasis on social media.

For my outfit, I wore a red pleated one shoulder dress by frock by Tracy Reese with a yellow belt and H&M black jersey blazer. For tights, I opened up my final package of tights for the season which are black rose knitted tights by Nordstrom. For shoes, I wore my black Mary Jane platforms by Tracy Reese.

So that was today! Another busy day tomorrow!

-Tiffa

Quite a busy day today!  First I had my own class to teach (they started construction on their skirts), then one of the professors asked me to sit in on her class’ presentation for their shift dresses (as seen in the photograph).  Following that I was invited to a lunch at Vita Nova by my advisor to meet one of the Advisory Board members who would not be able to attend the Advisory Board meetings tomorrow and Wednesday.  Being able to talk CSR with one of the VPs from Bureau Veritas, a highly respected compliance auditing firm, made the lunch greatly educational.  Next, I’m off to another meeting to find out where I’ll be presenting my thesis research on the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act for tomorrow’s Advisory Board meeting.  Busy, busy Monday!!!

For today’s events I went with my Jason Wu for Target blue floral dress with my plenty by Tracy Reese military cardigan on top.  I then used a red tie belt to add emphasis on my smaller waist.  While the tie belt can also put emphasis that I’m short waisted, I do like that it makes my legs look longer.  I put some black lace tights by Hue, and courageously wore my grey suede Sam Edelman pumps to the lunch.  

All in all it’s been a busy, but gorgeous spring day!

-Tiffa

H&M’s Conscious Collection will be expanded to include some red carpet looks.  For a heftier price, you can add these going out looks to your wardrobe starting April 12th.  Since I’ve studied a decent amount about sustainable apparel processes, I can’t help but wonder how truly “conscious” these looks are.  Are they meant to be worn more than once, unlike true red carpet looks?  What are the fabrications and processes used to develop these looks?

I can’t deny that the photos look great, and I love the digital printed dress.  But will I be spending more money for H&M’s higher quality clothing?  Maybe, if it’s actually sustainably made… What are your thoughts on their collection?

-Tiffa

pretaportre:

Vogue April 2012: Kate Moss in “Checking Out” photographed by Tim Walker and styled by Grace Coddington.

(via TFS)

So, we’ve been a little busy trying to get our thesis research ready to present at the Advisory Board meeting next week.  To procrastinate a little, I thought I would share some of my recent lipstick purchases.  I’ve avoided lipstick for a while, mostly because it just reminds me of my mother.  But at the ripe age of 26, I’ve decided it’s time for me to embrace the wonders of lipstick.  And similar to nail polish, I’ve found it quite addicting.  

My favorites right now are MAC and Lime Crime.  Both provide phenomenal color that is bold and bright.  I’m very into pink and orange tones, and I love mixing the two.  Also, my favorite make up artist at the MAC counter in Nordstrom (Russell) showed me how I can mix lip pencils with my lipsticks to get different shades!  To blend and give my lips a glossy finish, I almost always finish with MAC’s Enchantress.  

What are some of your favorite lipstick brands and colors?

-Tiffa