Meghan Hackett's Blog

Six Flags

2008-05-20T12:14:00.002-04:00

This summer my friends and I are taking a trip to six flags to celebrate graduating college. Below is a site of the theme park containing all of its attrations as well as information concerning the location.

Six Flags

Roller Coaster Ride

2008-05-20T12:13:00.001-04:00

London, England

2008-05-20T12:08:00.003-04:00

Yet another travel destination was to London, England. During the Thanksgiving Break of last year I traveled to the city. During my time in London, I visited many of its historic sites including Parliament. Below is an image of the location.

Sagrada Familia, Spain

2008-05-20T12:03:00.002-04:00

During my Sophomore year of High School I traveled through Spain. One particular area we traveled to was Barcelona which contained many historic sites. Particularly, the Sagrada Familia. Below is an image of the ancient religious center.

Vintage Fashion Advertisements

2008-05-20T11:59:00.002-04:00

Ever since I wrote my Thesis essay on haute couture fashion I became fashinated with vintage fashion ads. Similar to the clothing advertisemtns we see today, later ads showcased the beauty and artistic quality of the clothing. The designers were an image of the present fashion.

Crazy Celebrities

2008-05-20T11:57:00.002-04:00

Lily Pulitzer

2008-05-20T11:49:00.002-04:00

Some of my favorite prints are from the Lily Pulitzer brand. The simplistic and classic patterns are appealing to all ages.

Shoshanna

2008-05-20T11:38:00.002-04:00

Yet another one of my favorite websites is Shoshanna. The young designer has innovative yet classic styles. The clothing is reasonably priced and marketed toward my age group. Below is a link to the site.

Shoshanna

Swimming

2008-05-20T11:35:00.002-04:00

From a young age I was a swimmer. I competed pretty much my entire life even throughout high school and the beginning of college. The sport is very time consuming often having practice twice a day. I have made a lot of friends through the sport and continue to swim however not competitively.

Sex anf the City Quote

2008-05-20T11:30:00.001-04:00

“Maybe some women aren't meant to be tamed. Maybe they just need to run free til they find someone just as wild to run with them.”

Fashion Runway

2008-05-20T11:27:00.002-04:00

The Runway is a way in which designers showcase their collections. During Fashion Week or a private collection, audiences are able to see the new styles. A Runway is both an exhibition of fashion and art.

Chanel

2008-05-20T11:26:00.001-04:00

Diane von Furstenberg

2008-05-20T11:21:00.002-04:00

The Diane von Furstenberg website, is not only used to shop online but to view ideas of an upcoming seasons. Diane von Furstenberg is a revolutionary designer that continues to inspire fashion. Her styles are an new and fresh, however maintaining a classic appeal. I often view her website for my own fashion ideas. Below is a link to the designers website.

Diane von Furstenberg

The Food Network

2008-05-20T11:17:00.003-04:00

Another one of my favorite channels on television is the Food Network. Below is a link to the channels website.

The Food Network

Dragostea din tei

2008-05-20T11:13:00.000-04:00

The Soup

2008-05-20T11:06:00.001-04:00

One of my favorite TV shows is the Soup, on the E! Network. It airs on Fridays at 10:00pm and showcases funny moments that happened on TV throughout the past week.

Crazy Britney Fan on Youtube

2008-05-20T11:05:00.000-04:00

Out of Class Art Event Two

2008-05-20T09:19:00.002-04:00

Scholar Day “Glass Blowing Demonstration” by Kris Hauser and John Verna.

The first annual scholar day was held on Friday May 9th. The college gave students the opportunity to present their work to students and faculty. The event exhibited a wide variety of events including, art works, poster presentations and lectures. One showcase in particular was the glass blowing presentation by students Kris Hauser and Jon Verna. Unlike creating a sculpture or a clay pot by oneself, glasswork is developed with the help of a fellow partner. This was evident during the glass blowing presentation when audiences saw at first hand, that one can not single handedly create glass art by themselves. Both Kris Hauser and John Vera demonstrated, how with the help of a partner, glass is created. First a small bit is gathered on a blowpipe then rolled on the martyring table and taken back to gather more glass. The demonstrators make note that the hot glass must stay constantly moving around in a circular motion in order maintain its shape. Following its second gather and rolling on the martyring table, it is taken to be shaped, and then blown into. Once a bubble is formed it is up to the artist to decide the shape and decoration of the glass. Often color can be added using grit, and more glass can be added to the original bubble to expand its shape. The glass however must be kept hot constantly in the “glory hole,” in order not to crack the glass. Once the artist achieves their desired design a bit is made once again by the partner and fastened to the top of the glass. Once the fastening is cooled, it is broken off. Now the glass is almost complete and can be shaped into any design. Finally the glass is cooled at the fastened end, broken off and placed in the kiln.

Out of Class Art Event One

2008-05-20T09:14:00.004-04:00

The Senior Show II
Senior projects were showcased in the Foreman Gallery beginning with the first Senior presentation on Thursday, April 17th. The second Senior Show I attended took place on May 8th and held in the gallery until May 24th. Within the Foreman Gallery there was a variety of art presented to the audience. Some of the senior artists in particular caught my eye. “Life is tough so we pull the wool over our eyes” by Jessie Lieberman. The large stuffed elephant was an eye-catching image in the Foreman Gallery for the Senior Show II. Senior Art Major, Jessie Lieberman created an elephant made of fabric, recycled paper, wood, packing material, saw dust, plastic bags, lighting, sound, a needle and thread. The intention of the art the student states was, “to preserve time a particular state, infancy, eyes that look forward.” “The Alternative” by Jessica Spense. Immediately, the audience is drawn to the array of fashions on display in the upper section of the gallery. Jessica Spence, a Senior Art major showcased her dresses as a blend of the worlds of fashion and art. The artist explores an alternative avenue that is not commonly scene as she combines fashion into the culture in which she is living in. Photographs were taken of models dressed in Jessica’s fashion surrounded by the common habitat she has been living in while attending Hartwick College. Oneonta, New York was the inspiration for her clothing as well as the commonly scene desired fashions of today.

Hydrangea

2008-05-20T09:11:00.002-04:00

One of my favorite flowers is the hydrangea not only for their beauty but wonderful smell as well.

Bergdorf Goodman

2008-05-18T21:18:00.003-04:00

I am fashinated with the windows outside Bergdorf Goodman in New York City. The speciality department store showcases their apparel in an artistic form. Clothing is not simply placed on the manequins rather displayed with a certain style and theme.

Valentino Fashion Show

2008-05-18T21:16:00.002-04:00

Shopping Website

2008-05-18T21:14:00.002-04:00

On of my new favorite shopping websites is Chickdowntown.com. There is a variety of designers that showcase the latest trends in fashion.

Chickdowntown

Jewelry

2008-05-18T21:07:00.003-04:00

Recently, the trend in jewelry has been monogramed pendent necklaces. Designer Helen Ficalora has introduced the jewelry trend to the public with the images seen on her website.

Helen Ficalora

Funny Youtube Video

2008-05-18T20:58:00.002-04:00

Paris

2008-04-29T11:59:00.005-04:00

Us Magazine

2008-04-29T11:46:00.004-04:00

To keep up with latest celebrity gossip, I often look on the Us Weekly Magazines website. The site offers photographs, interviews and articles concerning celebrities. Below is a link to the website.

Us Weekly Magazine

Sex and the City Movie

2008-04-29T11:37:00.002-04:00

Sex and the City Movie is coming to theaters. Ever since the television show debuted, it became an instant trend. After the shows finale, audiences yearned for a sequel. On May 30th of this year fans will be able to view the continued stories.

NYC

2008-04-29T11:26:00.003-04:00

Since I live only twenty minutes from New York City, I spend a lot of time there. I prefer going to the city at night. The streets are all lit up and there are people everywhere taking in the nightlife.

Sex and the City

2008-04-09T20:16:00.000-04:00

Chanel Spring/Summer 2008 Haute Couture

2008-02-28T11:55:00.002-05:00

Spring Break 2008

2008-02-28T11:45:00.004-05:00

NYC Fashion Week Fall 2008 Day-1

2008-02-28T11:19:00.004-05:00

During the first week in February, celebrities, fashion editors, buyers, and more flock to New York City's Bryant Park to view the upcoming Fall collections from various designers. Fashion houses both large and small display their Fall apparel as models strut down the runways. The event is held during one week in February each year and holds many shows throughout the park each day. Below is a video of the this years Fashion Week on the first day.

Shopbop Website

2008-02-28T11:05:00.003-05:00

Shopbop.com is one of my favorite websites. Not only does the site allow you to purchase clothes and accessories online but it gives a viewer an insight into the current trends of the season.

J-Term 2008 Internship at Bergdorf Goodman

2008-02-28T10:47:00.003-05:00

Here is a link to the website of the company I interned with over the past J-Term session. The website not only allows a Bergdorf Goodman customer to view clothing and accessories available to purchase but gives back ground information about the history of the luxury department store.

Bergdorf Goodman

FASHION WEEK

2008-02-14T10:14:00.002-05:00

Betsey Johnson's Fall 2008 Collection