Corey Kindberg

I've had the quite the career change lately. I've gone from being a social media geek to handling all of StyleCaster's men's fashion content. With the change of pace things have been crazy - but so much fun I assure you.

I had event after event this past week. On Wednesday, my favorite men's fashion e-commerce, Park & Bond, teamed up with GQ magazine to open up a pop-up shop on 14th street. I was invited to attend the opening VIP night and mix and mingle with fashion editors and Chace Crawford. I had a few store opening events as well.

The week was great! Make sure to follow me on @StyleCasterJTM and to check on StyleCaster for my writing!

PS- Here's a shot of the look I styled the other week using pieces from Theory! 

This past week has been crazy busy with the semester almost ending and so much going on over at the CFDA Incubator. I love it though.

Somehow I always manage to add one more thing to my plate, to send one last email, to post one last image, or do one last tweet - and I just love it all. That being said, in typical, workaholic fashion I took on one more thing.

I was recommended by my current boss at the CFDA for an open position at Prabal Gurung - as a social media and content intern. Of course, I jumped at such an amazing opportunity and wrote my first post for Prabal's "Journal" that day. I love taking on new tasks because everything is a learning experience and I love pushing myself! 

Last Thursday was the start of one of the biggest weeks in the biz, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. I’m sure that many of you know that this is the week when American designers showcase their new collections. For many LIM College students this is also a time that we get to experience what it’s like to work a fashion show backstage. A few friends of mine got to work the Charlotte Ronson and Richie Rich show, along with many others.

Unfortunately for me, I was unable to work any shows due to a heavy courseload and work schedule. However, if you go back into my past blogs you’ll be able to see what it’s like when I worked the Ports 1961 show last Fashion Week.

In more exciting news, I was recently published on one of the industry’s biggest online blogs -- Racked NY! This site has information on sample sales, retail partnerships, and much more that pertains to the fashion industry. I’d love for all of you to check it out and let me know what you think. If you have what it takes to sneak into a fashion show follow my tips and tricks and let me know how it works.

The holiday season is here and the retail industry has taken over my life. Luckily, I've already clocked my 150 hours for Work Project I and now I'm just collecting my paychecks.

Tommy Hilfiger has been a learning experience that I don't think I could get anywhere else. It taught me how to work in an extremely fast-paced environment, deal with customers with a language barrier, and assist the in-store PR team. These opportunities are slim-to-none at other retailers, and I strongly encourage each and every one of you to take full advantage of Work Project I if and when you do it. That is, if you attend LIM College next year, which I also strongly recommend!

LIM College has opened more doors for me than any of my other friends trying to break into the fashion industry. I'm constantly receiving emails about volunteer opportunities and internships that are available. Other colleges do not offer this - that's what makes this school so special. Financially its a stretch, but the opportunities make it all worth it. This is the time of year when some of you will be receiving your acceptance letters, and when I tell you that there is no other school like LIM College, I truly mean it!

Make your decisions wisely -- and happy holidays to you and yours.

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!

I have never been more relieved that a week has ended. Finals week was somewhat short of a small personal hell. It was a week of endless amounts of caffeine, cram sessions, study groups, and hours spent in the math lab. Now the classes and exams are over and it's time for the Work Project I internship!

If you have been reading my blog I'm sure you are aware that I work at the Tommy Hilfiger "Global Flagship" on Fifth Avenue. I'm also doing my internship there which allowed me to start accumulating hours earlier, so this way I really wouldn't have to worry too much about getting my 150 hours in. I suggest this to everyone and it's always nice to have some extra cash!

I can honestly say I love my job. The people are great and the opportunities to learn are even greater. I'm currently working as a cashier, and also dabbling in the in-store PR department. I get to do outfit pulls for photo shoots and just help out with everything. Also, it's only been a month and I'm already up for a promotion, so wish me luck!