The first episode of DFJtv is officially here! We have fashion stylist, boutique owner and all around lifestyle guru Dawn Dell Russo answering the questions you submitted about how to launch a career as a wardrobe stylist. Check it out below, and stay tuned for part 2! Don’t forget to subscribe to DFJtv on youtube!

New York? LA? Who needs them?  How one girl found her path to fashion in the nation’s capital. By Kelly Tang Studying fashion in the nation’s capital? That’s right, you read correctly, I am currently studying fashion design with a minor in fashion merchandising in Arlington, Virginia. Hidden with in the suburbs of Arlington, and only a few metro stops away from DC lies Marymount University, a small liberal arts

Not a New Yorker? No problem! One girl’s story of turning her dream into reality—from her hometown! By Jenna Birch Like just about every other glamour girl, when I started to develop a love for fabulous fashion, I also developed a desire for the Big Apple.  Even as a twelve-year-old I knew that style lived on Fifth Avenue and worked in Midtown.  At least, that is what I’d always thought. Growing

Who wants to spend their time folding sweaters while making minimum wage? You do.  Ashley Kraynak explains why starting at the bottom as a sales associate is the perfect foundation for a career in fashion. by Ashley Kraynak At the early age of 16 I realized I was not fit to work in the restaurant business. I wasn’t even capable of seating patrons or even looking the part—I refused to wear

By Mary Caitlyn Ward Not everyone lives in New York or LA, and plenty more people are nowhere near Chicago, Miami or San Francisco. So how exactly does one live a fashionably fabulous life when they’re stuck in the doldrums of a small town? Mary Caitlyn Ward has a few tips for you to make it happen. why me; why fashion: I love fashion. It’s as simple as that. I’m

by Victoria Green Influence is a coffee table must have for every fashionista! The cover was shot by internationally famous photographer Rankin and the book is designed by renowned book-designer Rodrigo Corral and edited by fashion and arts writer Derek Blasberg. The book oozes style from cover to cover, a somewhat bold statement you may think but the sheer photography and industry interviews contained in this book make it a

By Sandra Thelusmond So you want to Work in Paris? Then pay attention to these tips that will help you land your dream job at the Vogue Paris offices or in the P.R department at Galliano. Language Barrier In NY I interview in English which is already a plus for me since it’s in my native language. In Paris not only do I interview in French which is one of

By Anuli Akanegbu Stuck in high school, day dreaming about the day you’ll be able to design fabulous clothes?  Stop dreaming and start doing.  There are multitude of ways to jumpstart your fashion career before college and get ahead of the game. I have lately been running into high school students who are interested in working in the fashion industry, but are unsure of how to get their well heeled

Ever wonder how those fabulous fashion bloggers get such great photographs?  Brooke Jones of Miss Jones & Me is dishing all of her secret tips and tricks to making her space look like a professional studio. When I first started my personal style blog it didn’t take long for me to realize that simply putting cute outfits together was only the beginning.   I quickly found that capturing my freshly styled

By Anonymous It’s the job a million girls would kill for…but why? One aspiring fashionista recounts her short lived experience as an intern. When many girls hear the name of the company I interned for, they think of glamorous dresses and yacht-worthy resort wear. So of course any girl who loves fashion would be overjoyed to hear that she was able to obtain an internship with Oscar de la Renta. As

By Amanda Frechette As a recent college graduate, I’m on the hunt for a job. As if looking for a job in this economy isn’t hard enough, trying to find a job in the fashion industry is starting to feel impossible. Currently living in Connecticut where I grew up, I have been commuting back and forth to New York, spending the night with friends, and waking up at the crack

Fashion blogs are all the rage these days, but Anna of Passport Glamour is one of the few who knows how to make hers stand out.  And this isn’t just because of her acute eye for style; this American in Spain is giving us a look at European style and culture. Tell us a little bit about your blog and what inspired you to start it. When studying abroad I saw my

By Kristina As an International Communications and PR major it is really important for me to land a strong internship in the PR industry to not only get experience but also to network and make priceless connections. The need for an internship combined with my passion for all things fashion makes my dream internship one of the hardest to find, fashion PR. My search for any kind of job in

Lot’s of changes around here recently! It’s been about a month since we expanded DFJ into a social networking site. Now, DFJ is morphing into a network, which will be called theDFN (Daily Fashion Network) and our first original blog is….. DAILYFASHIONDIARIES.COM So what IS Daily Fashion Diaries? It’s, basically, a look at the fashion industry through the eyes of four five young, ambitious women. They’re interns, college students and

So you want the perfect fashion internship or fashion job?  You’ll need the perfect resume to get your stiletto-heeled foot in the door! That’s where we come in.  Meet Diana R. Smith, a professional resume writer with 20 years of experience under her belt.  Diana has been working with us at DFJ since early spring to craft stylish resumes for fashion’s future elite. We have a variety of packages available,

More great Q&A with Letitia Burrell, freelance stylist and the creator and editor of DuJour Magazine. This time around I asked a bit more about breaking into the industry as a stylist, and more about running the magazine as well. If you missed the first part of the interview, be sure to catch it here. What’s the toughest part of your job? Wow, the toughest part of my job is

So many girls dream of creating their own fashion line, working as a stylist or being a fashion magazine editor. Letitia Burrell does all of these things. She’s a freelance fashion stylist, she’s launching her own clothing line, and she’s not only the editor and chief, but also the creator of DuJour Magazine. And on top of that, she’s accomplished all of these things in her early twenties. I was

I think I mentioned this here before, but I also blog professionally for a site called FabCrush.com.  I’ve done a couple of interviews over there with industry insiders, and unfortunately I can’t cross post them, but I will link to them!  There’s some good information in these, so be sure to check them out: An Interview With the Designers of AsLuxe Do you see a difference between the approach to

I recieved this via email…I didn’t sign up for it, I’m not even familiar with the site, and I have no idea where it came from….yet it’s incredibly helpful! Jenifer B., the HR director at Juicy Couture did this short, sweet and to the point interview about what she looks for in a resume. Mind you, there’s at least a handful of positions open at Juicy at the moment, so

While I was still attending school at FIDM, one of my assignments was to conduct an informational interview with someone in the industry. At the time I thought I wanted to be a boutique owner (although that may have changed now…but that’s another post!) so of course, I interviewed one. Now, I live in a pretty small town and fashion isn’t a big deal around here, although that’s changing (slowly