Stacy Ellen

Here is a glimpse into the fashion industry in Los Angeles and film program at Pierce College through the eyes of a fashion journalist student and professional wardrobe stylist. The entertainment business is a hard industry to break into and this is a small look into the short "Fashion + Film = Entertainment" video that accompanies the "Creativity is a...

This has been a journey to push myself and my creativity to a new level. The Spring 2014 issue of The Bull magazine is about taboos. Therefore, I attempted to shed some light on the taboos of the fashion and entertainment industry. The biggest taboo in this industry is not to talk about the downfalls of the business, which posed a...

Most people are familiar with plagiarism when it comes to the written word. But plagiarism comes in many forms. Many times, creative people are plagiarized and their work is used for the gain of a larger purpose. That purpose usually is a big business that does not feel the need to credit the individual(s) that created the work of art. I...

A “no” can almost always be turned into a “yes,” and being in the media, fashion or entertainment business, this is a mantra to live by. To get what you want and be successful, never let anyone tell you that you cannot do something. This determination will set you apart from the pack and make you stand out in...

Creativity can sometimes be one person's “eye” and when they cease to create, the business they create ceases as well. In the case of the first two American women’s magazines, this seems to be true. Louis A. Godey founded "Godey’s Lady’s Book" in 1830, which he published for over 48 years with the help of editor Sarah Josepha Hale; right before both...

Having a portfolio in the fashion, film and journalism field is just as important as a résumé and college degree. The world has become so competitive that anyone that is striving to be successful needs to have a leg up on the competition. Since I was a clothing designer back in 1999, I knew the importance of having a portfolio...

The economy has been a huge topic of conversation for the last five-plus years, but some industries have been hit harder than others. The entertainment business, especially in Los Angeles, has had a substantial hit and is still trying to recover. According to an article in the Huffington Post, 90 percent of actors are unemployed. And the number of new acting...

The fashion insiders have access to collections, shows and VIP events that mere mortals only dream of. For the fashionistas, this access has many perks if you’re on your game and considered a VIP attendee, but for the novice of the fashion and entertainment business, the intimidation can be nerve-racking. The Los Angeles Fall/Winter 2014 Fashion Week begins with a...

Rushing from an interview of a Pierce College student from the theater department, I settle into my seat in Communications 101. As I wait for class to begin, I notice Professor Burcak Aydin’s pointed toe stilettoes from Zara. My eye goes up to her straight leg pants and satin embroidered blouse. As Aydin waits for class to begin, she is...

In today's every changing world, feminism can be a challenge. Marielle "Mariey" Stober, a journalism/fashion editor student and staff reporter for The Bull Magazine, delves into what feminism is in our modern world. Stober, a 22 year old graduate of Taft High School in Woodland Hills, explores the "other" side of feminism. She is a tall, thin, fashionably-dressed unassuming but eloquent...