FIDM Magazine

Beauty Entrepreneur Poppy King Visits FIDM's LA Campus

Last week the FIDM Museum Store hosted the inimitable beauty biz entrepreneur Poppy King for a reading of her book Lessons of a Lipstick Queen: Finding and Developing the Great Idea that Can Change Your Life. Later that evening, Poppy joined FIDM Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing Grads for a networking event. 

Poppy launched her lipstick line at age 18 and successfully pitched it to buyers at the high-end department store Barney's, which still carries her products. Just launched: a gorgeous lip stain with the moniker Medieval and Black-Tie Optional, a shade inspired by sheer black stockings. --Kim

FIDM Grad Does Makeup for Obamas' Appearance on Good Morning America

FIDM Grad and freelance Makeup Artist M'chel Bauxal did the makeup for Barack and Michelle Obama's appearance on this morning's Good Morning America. M'chel (pictured above with the Baracks and Robin Roberts) is also the FIDM Alumni Chapter President for the Portland, Oregon area. To watch a video clip of the appearance, click here. All photos are courtesy of M'chel. --Kim 

FIDM Grad Loves Hands-On Beauty Career with Estée Lauder

“I constantly have my hands in various jars and pots evaluating different creams, lotions, and miracle potions,” says FIDM Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing Grad Althea Lim. Find out more about her career in Alumni Stories! --Kim

Lauren Conrad Makes Her "Mark"

FIDM Merchandise Product Development major and The Hills star Lauren Conrad made the cover of the Los Angeles Times' Image section yesterday.

Her challenge: to put together a fabulous outfit from the Fashion District's Santee Alley for $100.

(The Alley, a local bargain mecca, is just blocks from FIDM's L.A. campus.)

Clever Lauren was able to put together TWO outfits! Read how she did it.

If you didn't already know, Lauren's been signed as the first spokesperson for Avon's youth-oriented Mark line of cosmetics, and her own line of clothing will launch at LaurenConrad.com September 15th before hitting stores.

FIDM Grad Works with Sephora and Henri Bendel

A self-described "beauty junkie," FIDM Grad Kristin Tsuchimoto works with companies like Sephora and Henri Bendel as an Account Manager for BORBA, the natural skincare line everyone's talking about. “FIDM has the most comprehensive and  well-rounded beauty industry program,” declares the Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing Program Grad. “I was impressed with the  instructors’ knowledge and experience in the industry.”  Find out more about Kristin's career in Alumni Stories. --Kim