Corey Kindberg

This semester I have the wonderful opportunity of interning at the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Incubator, a program that helps mentor and drive upcoming designers in New York City. I'll be creating my own social media content, helping the designers, as well as doing many awesome things for the CFDA.

With Fashion Week upon us things are more than crazy in the showrooms. This past week during my internship I was able to see what it was like for Bibhu to style his looks for his presentation. It was an experience that I'll never forget. Laying all the clothes out, dressing the models, selecting the run of show. You never realize how much time and effort goes into a 5 minute show. 

This pic is of Bibhu in his studio styling the looks. (I got it from the CFDA Incubator Tumblr.)

Have you ever had that feeling of discovery? Well I just did this past week. During one of my self-exploration days where I go shopping I discovered something great. While venturing down Broadway in SoHo I was on the hunt for the perfect leather jacket to wear when I go out. I decided to give a store that I don't have much faith in a shot -- I went to Daffys.

I found my jacket. Dark blue, 100% leather, studded under the material, and cute decorative zippers...I die! How much? Originally $350 and got it for $90! I know! I strongly urge anyone to check out Daffys, preferably the one in SoHo - it has the best selection!

In other news I got my summer internship with Stylecaster as a Marketing intern. If you don't know what Stylcaster is let me tell you. It's on online lifestyle magazine. They do editorials on anything fashion-related, and more. A few of their recent articles were on the SxS music festival, a profile of a well-known model, tips on the best skiing places, and of course shopping tips.

My job as a Marketing intern will be to assist the Marketing team. I will be helping out with events, doing marketing research, and I even get to write for the website if I have any good ideas. I'll be living in the 1760 3rd Avenue dorm this summer - it really is the best option.

This past week was the start of my second semester as a freshman at LIM College. I’m currently working towards a bachelor's degree in Marketing with a concentration in Fashion Publishing, with hopes of one day becoming an editor at a men’s lifestyle/fashion magazine (like GQ or Details).

My winter break was anything but a bore. If you read my past blog posts you know that for my Work Project I internship I worked at Tommy Hilfiger on Fifth Avenue in New York City. I was a sales associate and an in-store Public Relations Assistant. Instead of ending my Work Project internship when the semester was over, I decided to keep it. So for my whole winter break, I worked and worked. I assisted with high-profile clientele and tried to sell as many Tommy Hilfiger sweaters to tourist as I could.

Now I’m at the start of a new semester. My class load is filled to the max with 19 credits and I'm taking classes I’m interested in to complete my concentration. These include Fashion Magazines and Fashion Writing. I'm also taking Business Law, Marketing, and other courses. 

There are a few things I like about Work Project I. One of them is a paycheck. Another is no classes. And then there is the learning experience.

I thought that not having classes during Work Project I would give me enough time to have my social life back. However, working 35+ hours a week doesn't really leave much time for fun. I think every Work Project I student feels the same. We're all working a full-time job and trying to learn as much as we can. That's why a good break is fully appreciated. This Thanksgiving break was probably the best I ever had. I got to have a day off without stressing about work and enjoying time with my family in the Hamptons.

The day after Thanksgiving wasn't as fun. I used to love Black Friday, but working on it isn't so lovable. Picture this, opening the store at seven instead of nine. Lines outside the door and around the block all to receive 30% off. I normally would appreciate another person's devotion to saving a few dollars, but today, I was under different circumstances. I stood for nine hours straight behind a cashwrap dealing with customers of all types. I dealt with snobby fashionistas, bargain-hunting tourists, and all-around loons. I must have rang up a few hundred cashmere sweaters and about a thousand pairs of jeans.

Was it worth it? You bet. I was so proud of myself at the end of the day -- I learned how to deal under pressure. As for Black Friday next year, bring it on!

The best part of freshman year at LIM College is the Work Project program. I will have the experience of working at a retail job in the greatest shopping district known to man -- New York City. And the best part about it is I get paid! And the best part about getting paid is payday! Ask any LIM College student, the day after payday or even right after, that day turns into a shopping spree.

The City obviously has some of the best shopping. My first stop is SoHo. South of Houston St. has some of the greatest stuff. Take the 6 train to Spring St. Make a left and there's TopShop/TopMan. Or make a right and there's Bloomingdales and UniQlo. SoHo is also filled with really great boutiques with some of the season's hottest trends.

Next stop, Midtown Manhattan. Fifth Avenue of course. It has the biggest H&Ms, the biggest Zara, and of course Bendel's, Bergdorf's, and Saks! Next stop, one street over to Madison Avenue. This is where the real damage happens. High-end designer boutiques.

Next thing I know, I'm broke again and hauling all of my bags back uptown to the dorms. I struggle to fit everything new into a tiny little closet!