Beauty retailer Sephora teams up with Pantone to create a beauty collection featuring the color of the year – emerald. From nail polish and eyeshadow to brushes and makeup bags, the collection offers plenty of ways to incorporate the latest color into your beauty routine.

Sephora  + Pantone Universe – The Color of the Year Collection – $68.00, Sephora

For the beauty buff wanting to go all out in emerald, this six-piece kit is the way to go! It features the Color Theory Shadow Block in Bionic, Color Code Prismatic Shadow Block, Lightspeed Glitter Dust, Graphic Sculpt Waterproof Jumbo Eyeliner, Color Cube Lid Stain and Color Watt Highlighting Mascara. Paired together, this look is right on trend with palettes designed to bring out the best of emerald.

Sephora + Pantone Universe – Colorbyte Lip Wands – $24.00, Sephora

Make sure your lips coordinate with the color with the Colorbyte Lip Wands. Specifically formulated to complement emerald tones, the gloss coats provide moisture and color. Colors include Touch of Emerald, Cameo Brown, Georgia Peach and Crocus.

- Annie

Photos courtesy of Sephora

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Cassandra’s Pick

It’s time to ditch the cardigans and jackets and break out those sleeveless tops we’ve all been longing to wear. I decided to pair this gorgeous beaded top with a contrasting pair of white skinny jeans and tan gladiator sandals to allow the red detailing of the top to really pop. I kept the accessories simple and opted for a few bangles and a simple gold bracelet to add some subtle sparkle to the springtime look.

Top, $246.00
Jeans, $159.00
Sandals, $76.00
Bangles, $3.50 each
Bracelet, $22.00

Ashley’s Pick

This ‘Free People’ dress is one piece to invest in to transition you from a spring to summer with a laid-back vibe. It has a loose, flowing fit, so I chose a vibrant belt to cinch in the waist and add a bright pop of a color. These boots can be worn nearly all seasons because they look great with jeans or with a light summer dress. Their studded detail gives this feminine outfit more edge and ties in the gold accessories.

Dress, $98.00
Belt, $84.00
Boots, $129.00
Clutch, $22.00
Necklaces: short: $34.00, long: $40.00

Megan’s Pick

Mimicking this bohemian look will have your style reading summer-concert ready. When shopping for a new denim jacket this season, look for unique elements like this jean-jacket in the silhouette of a bomber jacket. Pair flowing maxi skirts with light and feminine tops for an effortless, free-spirited look.

Jacket, $148.00
Top, $192.00
Skirt, $264.00
Sandal, $66.00
Belt, $38.00
Necklace, $132.00

Annie’s Pick

This beaded taupe top is the perfect option for spring. With a scalloped neckline, the piece is feminine yet edgy with the pewter beading. The sleek black skirt adds volume to the overall look and balances out the body conscious top. Simple jewelry such as these stacked leather bracelets are all that is needed since the top is embellished. Metallic sandals complete the look and bring out the beading in the shirt.

Top, $156.00
Camisole (underneath top), $48.00
Skirt, $108.00
Sandals, $66.00
Bracelets, $38.00 each

Photos by Jenna Watson

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Writer, Fashion Blog

Although many of us who hope to have a job in fashion journalism dream of interning at a top magazine, these fantasies are sometimes difficult to make reality because many of the most reputable fashion publications are based in New York City. It’s a good idea to start off your fashion writing ventures by interning for a fashion blog. While some blogs only allow you to work for them if you live in the area they are based, it is possible to find remote internships with blogs so that you can write for them from where you currently live. Interning for a blog means writing fashion stories on a deadline, promoting what you and your coworkers write (usually via social media) and keeping up with fashion industry news in order to create content that will appeal to the reader. When you have to write one or more stories a week you’re able watch your progress, learn from your mistakes, and find your voice as a fashion writer.

— Cassandra

Product Management Intern, Jewelry Company

An internship in product management deals directly with the product from the sample-receiving stage to the possible implementation of the product itself. My duties at my internship primarily include tagging samples, entering product information into the database, completing required documents and packaging to return samples back to vendors. An internship in this area may allow you to directly see how buyers and merchandisers choose and weed out potential products they may be interested in selling. These types of internships may be slightly repetitive, but handling a variety of different merchandise keeps it interesting. If you want an opportunity to work closely with products but don’t have an interest in buying or product development, an internship in product management may be a good fit for you.

— Ashley

Visual Merchandising; Apparel and Home Retailer

If you consider yourself to be highly creative, visual merchandising might be a great field for you. Typical duties of a visual merchandising internship include: determining product placement by analyzing sales data, concept brainstorming, creating trend reports and executing the general aesthetic direction of the brand. An internship in visuals will provide you with the skills to create a compelling store experience while also requiring you to practice customer interaction and develop customer service skills. If you are looking to advance into retail management or retail store design, a visual merchandising internship will provide you with the experience you need to jump-start your career!

— Megan

Fashion Closet Internship

A fashion closet internship is perfect for those wanting to take a step in the editorial side of fashion. Interning in the closet provides the opportunity to work alongside fashion and accessory editors, while gaining an insight into the operations of producing a magazine. Being constantly surrounded by apparel and accessories helps you learn quickly about brands you may have never heard of before. You also to see the next season’s looks before anyone else. The environment is fast-paced and ever changing. From navigating the city collecting products from PR agencies to organizing aisles of shoes, a fashion closet internship is a great learning experience for those looking to break into fashion magazines.

Where to find fashion internships

Freefashioninternships.com – Tons of fashion internship postings from numerous top fashion companies. No matter your area of interest – design, public relations, buying, social media or more – there are plenty of options! Also check out their sister site freebeautyinternships.com.

Current listings include: Derek Lam, Marchesa, Thakoon

Ed2010.com – A great site for those interested in editorial and fashion closet internships at magazines. Ed2010 also has great postings for internships at top fashion blogs.

Current listings include: ”W Magazine,”  ”Seventeen,” Refinery29

Fashionista.com – The top blog has an excellent internship section for budding fashionistas.

Current listings include: Black Frame, Socialyte

Alumni – Put your best networking skills to work and reach out to Kent State’s Fashion School Alumni.

— Annie

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