Red Carpet so Bright you have to Wear Shades

The beginning of a new year not only means fulfilling your New Years Resolutions but also enjoying the onslaught of award season. It is a chance to see how Hollywood's talented actresses interpret the designs of fashion's highest talent. The 2010 SAG Awards did not disappoint. Coming down the red carpet was a burst of bright saturated colours. Check it out!

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Who knew that SAG Awards would bring out the bright side in Hollywood? Each of these stars show that if you want to stand out, colour is the way to go. Bright colours are one of the first things that I think of when choosing an outfit for it is one of the things that can take an outfit from drab to fab!

(Editor's Note: Although this bright red Marchesa Dress worn by Rebecca Gayheart is from the 2008 SAG Awards, I couldn't resist. The ruffle-y details that frame the corseted middle are absolutely beautiful.)

Amanda

A Day in the Life: I Had a Fashion Dream Part Deux

When I knew that I was serious about pursing an internship with a notable fashion magazine in New York City, I knew that I had to make an action plan. Working towards my dream was going to take more than passion, drive and determination, I had to have a well-researched, organized approach in attaining such an exciting opportunity in the fashion world.

-Number 1, I made a list of all the magazines I wanted to apply to. I made sure that they were each places that would not only provide me with a really great opportunity but a place that I could really see myself in. One thing that my experience in the fashion industry has taught me was to do my research! It always important to know what you are getting into when applying for a job or going in for an interview.

-Number 2, After making my list I went over to ed2010.com, which is a GREAT site if you are looking to make it in the magazine publishing industry. Created by a group of writers who had the goal of becoming editors by the year 2010, this site has up-to-date postings on oodles and oodles of internships as well as really helpful advice. I suggest checking the message board to read about the experiences of other people who are going through similar experiences to you.

Well, until next time for Part Three

Amanda

A Day in the life: I Had a Fashion Dream

Welcome the year 2010!

Here we are starting a new year as we begin making our fashion resolutions. Whether it is to experiment more with our wardrobe by wearing more colour or taking that sewing class you have always thought about, we all have something we would like to accomplish this year in the fashion world.

For me, my fashion dream has always been to work in the New York fashion industry. If you live in the western world and love fashion that is the place you need to be. The Big Apple is home to all the major fashion publications, designers and pr companies including, Vogue, Marc Jacobs and People's Revolution.

Two years ago I had the privilege to take a trip to Manhattan. I visited FIT, the garment district and 5th Avenue and instantly fell in love. New York City has an infectious energy and after my trip I knew that I was destined to be there. Ever since then, I have made it my number #1 goal to move to New York for the summer of 2010 and get an internship with a fashion magazine. It's a huge leap but I knew that if wanted to achieve my dreams I would have to take some risks.

If my experiences within the fashion industry have taught me anything, it has been to take risks, work hard and dream big. How else will one achieve all their fashion dreams? So this year make 2010 the year of taking risks. If you have always dreamed of moving to Paris to work under Karl Lagerfeld, do all that you can to get there, if you love fashion photography, start a street style blog or if you have always wanted to get into writing, start submitting articles to your local newspaper.

Dream big and go for it! Life is too short for a bunch of coulda', shoulda', wouldas' so take life by the horns and achieve your fashion dreams!

Amanda