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Links à la Mode: Elements of Style


Aug03

The Elements of Style

Edited by Retro Chick

Whether it’s Winter or Summer, relentless rain or an unceasing heatwave where you are, this weeks Links a la Mode is packed with entertainment to keep you out of the sun/rain/wind.

If you plan to travel to escape your current weather conditions then Hi Fashion has some great travel tips and Idiosyncratic Style has some ideas for easy fashion DIY projects you can take with you.
Other highlights this week include a hilarious mans view on some Celebrity Fashion choices from Unfunded, Our Ocean’s coverage of Vivienne Westwood’s appearance on Jonathan Ross and Style Amor’s refusal to buy a wedding dress, as well as some insightful interviews and gorgeous give-aways.

Choosing just 20 links from the number of fantastic submissions is a challenging task and this week I found it particularly hard to whittle down the numbers so be sure to go and check out the rest of the links in the full Links a la Mode thread.

Links à la Mode : July 30th

  • Breakfast at Saks – Aschobi: Sierra Leone Couture
  • Brick My Lane – Interview with Christian Joy, the genius behind the costumes worn by Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
  • by Hillary – Deciding if you really need to dry clean that dress that says “dry clean”
  • Culturistas – The Culturistas find a ‘Lust vs Must’ profile of the Romper Trend!
  • Fashion Cents – Can you wear the romper trend? Fashion Cents helps you decide if and how to romp around
  • Fashion Hippo – Fashion Hippo is having a fantastic giveaway: Mary Frances “Mercury Rising” wristlet bag.
  • Fashion in my eyes – Interview: Fashion editor at 17
  • HiFashion – Tips for fashionable travellers
  • Idiosyncratic Style – A round up of 5 cool projects that are perfect for summer vacation, because they are light on supplies and low maintenance.
  • Independent Fashion Bloggers – Rhythm is Gonna Getcha: Maintaining Consistency in Your Blog
  • iStyle – The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Looking Fab: A real-life 5 minute make-up guide with unedited photos
  • Mademoiselle Robot – An interview with headwear designer Jennifer Loiselle about films, motherhood and independent designers.
  • Only Style Remains the Same – Offer an outfit idea to win a pair of Current/Elliott jeans from only style remains the same and chickdowntown.
  • Our Ocean – An insanely inspiring interview with Vivienne Westwood on Jonathan Ross
  • Pursed Lips – Lara Stone, size 4, heralded as bringing “curvy” back. But isn’t the bigger difference her C cup bra, and not her weight?
  • Rags to Reverie – A look at the Stella McCartney Fall 2009 ad campaign + a couple of deals from the eponymous label
  • reLYME – It’s Beka’s birthday, and in the spirit of birthday giving, reLYME is giving away SIX China Glaze nail lacquers from the Kicks collection!
  • Retro Chick – Can I wear it? Yes, I can! Retro Chick gives Harem Pants a try with surprising results.
  • Style Amor – Check out why I have given up buying a wedding gown from a traditional bridal boutique.
  • Sweet Fuzz – Score one of a kind fashion treasures at your local thrift store and check out the insanely cheap items I snapped up at mine.
  • The Coveted – Amsterdam Fashion Week bridges the gap between fashion students and industry at Lichting 2009
  • Unfunded – Unfunded collaborates with J. Money from Budgets are Sexy to learn what guys really think of the things we wear.

Links à la Mode : IFB Weekly Roundup


Apr04

Back to the Future

Edited by Debutante Clothing

I was honored to be asked to be and Independent Fashion Blogger editor. The diversity here is so impressive. This week, Dramatis Personae continues series on corsets, Clutch 22 shows us a rockin’ bondage anklet DIY, Daisy Fairbanks shares drool worthy vintage gowns going up on the auction block, and WendyB takes us back to the future in 80s jackets. Enjoy!

Links à la Mode : April 2nd


Links á la Mode: IFB Weekly Roundup


Mar27

Sense and Sensibility

It’s all about sensibility here. How do you thrift successfully? Style Symmetry will let you know. How do you dress for an fashion job interview? 39thandbroadway will show you the way (no pantsuits!) reLYME investigates feminine studs, and The Coveted talks to elegant punks. Dramatis Personae keeps it all in (corsets).  There’s the full version of Links á la Mode here in the forums… there’s a lot of great posts there too.

Links à la Mode : March 26th


Links à la Mode : IFB Weekly Roundup


Mar19

Spring Fever

Are harem pants a passing phase? What seemed like a one season gig is going through fall on reLYME, which are perfect for going out, and when you do, don’t forget to practice your smokey eye as The Coveted gets tips from Benefit Cosmetics! If you wear makeup, it might be a good time to do spring clean your make up kit with What the Pros do… and if your short on cash, Retro Chick give us 5 tips to have fun anyway… and if you do have cash, maybe you’re planning on buying something you already have, Consume or Consumed delves into her multiple habits.

Links à la Mode : March 12th

    A Few Goody GumDrop - A Few Goody Gumdrops asks…if you are coming apart at the seems then enter to win torn leggings from LnA!
    Breakfast at Saks - Still sifting through Paris Fashion Week shows? Be sure to make time for Ann Demeulemeester F/W 09.10
    Capitola Girl Jewelry Blog - Check, Please!Consume or Consumed - Consume or Consumed Sees Double and Triple: On Buying Multiples

    Couture Cult - CoutureCult.com: Alison Lewis (formerly of Mooka Kinney), Spring/Summer 09

    Debutante Clothing - Missoni is Inspired By Vintage Modernist Necklaces

    Dogmom’s Dish - Desperately Seeking Orla

    Fashion Daydream - What your didn’t see at Fashion Week: A behind the scenes look into fashion week, fashionistas en route to the shows and models being made up.

    Fashion Pulse Daily - reports on the latest colors for fall 2009 — the season isn’t comprised of various hues of black or even bright colors for that matter either.

    Felicia Sullivan - beauty & styling products that work for curly, coarse hair, really work. part 1: frederic fekkai

    fete a fete - Larkspur & Hawk’s GORGEOUS antique and vintage inspired

    Independent Fashion Bloggers - Burnout Aversion Tips From Bloggers

    reLYME - An analysis of the Persian-inspired trend that’s hitting the runway

    Retro Chick - Top 5 Ways to have fun with no money

    Shopping and Info - Shopping and Info found Gossip Girl scarves bags and jewelry oh my!

    Solo Lisa - Sunny fashion picks inspired by Freida Pinto’s character in Slumdog Millionaire

    Studio Purpura Fashion Blog - Shopping Hops in the Far & South East Asia! Photos to Come!

    Style Symmetry - Check out my interview with Jennine of The Coveted!

    Style With Anna - Fashion for Guys: How to Dress Like David Beckham

    THE COVETED - Exclusive Video Preview & Tutorial: Benefit Smokin’ Eyes

    the musings of ondo lady - Get ready for a retro prequel of Gossip Girl which is about the trials and tribulations of a teenage Lily van der Woodsen

    what the pros do… - Spring Clean Your Makeup Kit!


IFB Dress Up Soirée at a Glance


Feb17

The sweet and beautiful Jennine from The Coveted, who is also the genius behind Independent Fashion Bloggers (I'm telling you, this entrepreneurial girl is going to go far!), put together a meet up for NYC fashion bloggers. Or at least those who would be in the city for NYFW.

It was a blast! It was so great to meet so many other bloggers I greatly admire in the flesh. I also enjoyed meeting some new faces. I feel like it reaffirmed my love of blogging. I look forward to connecting with these folks in the future!

A special thanks to Jennine, and to all of the others who made this night happen.

Check out some photos from the event:

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