Professional Women’s Event teaches students importance of presentation

Nashville Fashion Week had nothing on Lipscomb fashion and merchandizing department’s Professional Women’s Event and Fashion Show that took place Wednesday night in Shamblin Theatre. The event was hosted by Leanne Smith, a Lipscomb management and marketing professor, who talked about the importance of presentation. “We need to think how we’re coming across to people,” Smith said. “You pay so much for education so you need to leave knowing how to present yourself.” The theme of the event was “Creating your best self,” where the idea was reinforced to the all-female audience, “You are unique. You are enough. You are beautiful.” Before the fashion show, junior Kendall Young, a contestant from “The Sing-Off,” sang “Perfect” by P!nk and “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper as a montage of fashion quotes were displayed in the background. Students modeled business-wear, while fashion and merchandizing students narrated the inspiration behind the outfits. “It was cool and inspiring,” said Gracen Sanders, a freshman who modeled at the event. “It was fun trying a different look.” At the end of the fashion show, audience members were encouraged to Tweet in fashion questions with the hashtag “LipscombWPE.” Smith and a representative from Blush Boutiques helped answer questions regarding what color to wear and where to shop. Audience members were also advised on how to accessorize for interviews, what kind of hair and makeup to do and what is appropriate to wear in the business world. “The event was definitely informative,” said sophomore Shelby Hunter. “I’ve never really known what to wear for job interviews so hopefully this will help.” Refreshments such as fondue and tea sandwiches were served...

Elam hosts modest fashion show with guests from NBC’s “The Sing-Off”

A fashion show, special guests from NBC’s “The Sing-Off” and a little bit of Cheesecake Factory combined made for a Galentine’s Day event Friday night in Shamblin Theater. Elam Hall’s resident assistants helped their residents ring in the holiday of love a little differently this year. The event was hosted by Elam head resident and RAs, providing women with tips on how to dress modestly and feel comfortable with themselves. “I saw a need for girls to have an honest conversation about the importance of thinking through how we are dressing and why,” Elam head resident Hannah Meeks said. The night kicked off with some live music, followed by the fashion show put on by Blush Boutique – a local boutique offering affordable fashion. Kayley Coggins, a personal stylist at Blush, used 10 Elam residents as models for her presentation of modest spring outfits. “Modesty is important because it is part of our femininity,” Meeks said. “Modesty affects ourselves and those around us, and it becomes a big part of how we think about our identity and ourselves.” The fashion show was followed with a special panel discussion featuring two members of “The Sing-Off” season three a cappella group Delilah. Kendall Young, a junior human resources major from Dayton, Ohio and Ingrid Andress, Delilah group member, shared their journey of staying modest while performing on “The Sing-Off.” “We didn’t want to compromise ourselves because we would be lying to ourselves if we went out there dressed like these super sexy girls because that’s not who we were as people,” Young said. Andress said that a lot of girls hold themselves...