Released on = August 28, 2007, 6:22 am

Press Release Author = Arlene Wites / Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

Industry = Education

Press Release Summary = It's in the Bag.Bold Color, Animal Prints, Clutches and
Chains - - Tips from Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Instructor

Press Release Body = August 28, 2007- Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- Kerry Szymanski, Fashion
Merchandising instructor at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, knows her
handbags, clutches, and purses. In addition to teaching in the Fashion Design and
Fashion Merchandising programs, she is the owner of SassyBB, a design studio where
customers can create their one-of-a-kind handbag that represents their sassy
signature style.

"It's all about color this season for handbags," says Szymanski. "Jewel tones of
red, purple and green adorn retail store windows everywhere. Black and white is more
popular than ever. Metallic purses are featured in a variety of sizes and colors to
match your shoes or nothing at all."

Animal print purses are in full swing for Fall 2007 fashion. The zebra print is
perfect for a laptop or back-to-school bag.

"The clutch still reigns supreme," continues Szymanski. "Big or small, the clutch is
the perfect accessory for your fall wardrobe. It's feminine, funky and sleek. It
meshes perfectly with this season's color trends which include red, pumpkin,
mulberry, black and white. The convenient size is perfect for all those staple items
every woman needs to carry."

Chains are big everywhere, either as adornments to handbags or the actual handle on
a purse. "Mix and match metallic chains with animal prints to create the perfect
fall fashion accessory," says Szymanski.

Accessories is just one of the numerous classes in the Fashion Merchandising program
at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. For information about the bachelor's or
associate's degree programs, contact 1.800.275.7603 or
www.artinstitutes.edu/fortlauderdale.

High school seniors interested in a fashion scholarship competition.The Passion for
Fashion Competition (http://www.artinstitutes.edu/Competitions) challenges teens to
create their own original design, fashion marketing, merchandising, or retail
management plan. Grand prize winners will receive a full-tuition scholarship to The
Art Institute at which they enter the competition, a trip to New York's Fashion
Week, and a "meet and greet" at Seventeen Magazine. More than $100,000 in tuition
scholarships to The Art Institutes will be awarded.

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, www.artinstitutes.edu/fortlauderdale, is one
of The Art Institutes (www.artinstiutes.edu), a system of 36 locations throughout
North American, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion, and
culinary arts professionals.

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Contact Details = 1799 SE 17 Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316