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May 15, 2010
In case you missed it this week..catch up on a great weekend read with posts from our fellow bloggers!
Links à la Mode : The IFB Weekly Roundup
Posted by sundaybest • May 13th, 2010 • Printer-friendly
Beauty is Truth
Edited by Thom Wong
Beauty is truth and truth is beauty, but what happens when fashion enters the mix? Several of this week’s links tackle this thorny question with gusto, teasing out the various layers of meaning behind the term beauty and what it means to feel or be beautiful. Ethics and the material nature of style emerged as another dominant theme. The Laundry Narrative wonders if she can enjoy fashion blogging without dealing with the BIG ISSUES. Then there are longer form posts where I felt the writers stretched their narrative legs, some new voices in the game who could use your attention, and, since this is still about fashion, some lovely outfit pics of girls on bikes. Finally I’ve included the only two men who bothered to post (seriously, what up men). And meggings – nooooo!!!!!
Collage images via: Brachman’s Sparrow, évoluer, The Sunday Best, and Oranges and Apples
Links à la Mode : May 13
March 13, 2010
We don’t know about you but the weather here calls for rain and wind. It is a perfect day to stay inside. Need a good read for the weekend? Catch up on some posts from our fellow bloggers!
Links à la Mode : The IFB Weekly Roundup
Posted by Jennine • March 11th, 2010 • Printer-friendly
Spring Fever
Edited by Jennine Jacob
Do you get spring fever? Oh man… the itch to run around outside in flowery prints and frilly laces gets greater and greater each passing day. To heck with chunky sweaters! This week we have a load of great spring style posts, Holier Than Now checks out cape coats, if you’re strapped for cash Out of Order gives the perfect 45min spring skirt tutorial, so cute! And girly clothes not your thing? The Demoiselles has a great homage to genderbending unisex looks. I’ve been thinking of doing a couple of days in menswear myself. Well, as soon as I learn how to tie the half Windsor knot.
There were so, so many great links this week, it really was hard to narrow it down to 2o. Check out the full listing of Links à la Mode here.
Links à la Mode : March 11th
February 26, 2010
We made the cut for this week’s Links a la mode. Read our post and lots of others below!
Links à la Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup
Posted by Julia • February 25th, 2010 • Printer-friendly
Project Beyond the Runway
Edited by Fashion Pulse Daily
Reading through the links this week, I realized that fashion week or no fashion week, fashion will most certainly go on! A winter snowstorm couldn’t even slow down New York Fashion Week, and the links below are testament to the wonderful style that exists beyond the runway, such as Ode to Awe’s jewelry discovery, how to look chic while lounging by Cafe Fashionista, and tips for vintage shoe shopping by Wicked Whimsy. Don’t get me wrong, I love being ‘in the know’ on runway looks and trends, but how you interpret them and work them into your personal style is so much more important than remembering which designers showed one-shoulder looks this season!
As expected, there was a fabulous round-up of links in the forum as well, all worthy of your eyeballs!
Links à la Mode : February 25th
39th and Broadway – A Side of the Industry Unknown by Most: Life as a Corporate Fashion Designer
British Style Bloggers – Cherish forever what makes you unique, ‘cos you’re a yawn once it’s gone
Cafe Fashionista - A step-by-step guide to looking luxurious even when lounging
Clutch22 -Up close and personal with Vivienne Tam as she expands her fashion+tech innovations to a new category
CMYKaboom – Independent Fashion Bloggers (IFB) ‘Tweet Up in the Tents’ event
Debutante Clothing - Vintage Jewelry: Q&A with Lucite line Circa Sixty Three
Fabulous Finds Gal – Moonstuck at the opera with photographer Bersa
Fashion Pulse Daily – Sonia Rykiel Pour H&M; the debut and the review
Holier Than Now – New Take on Florals (5 Under $50)
Idiosyncratic Style - A Girl’s Guide to Maternity Style
Independent Fashion Bloggers : Evolving Influence Recap : Part One
Individual Chic: – Would you have wanted a Computer Engineer Barbie when you were smaller? Or would you love one now?
Night Watch – 10 Questions with Model Clara Zapffe
Ode to Awe - Denmark based Alidra Alic’s Alice-inspired jewelry
Oranges and Apples – Rules for advertising and sponsorship on blogs
Retro Chick - The Ethics of Blogging
Smiles Go with Everything -10 Tips for Shopping on Ebay: How to find great deals on awesome duds.
The Coveted – Visits Nine West HQ for a sneak peak of AW10 shoe collections!
The Style PA – Gives Henry Holland a grilling ahead of his House of Holland show.
The Sunday Best – Do men get better service when they shop?
Wicked Whimsy -What to look for when buying vintage shoes
Workchic – Fall 2010 NY Fashion week collections: recreated runway to the office outfits
PLEASE READ IF YOU’D LIKE TO PARTICIPATE:
If you would like to submit your link for next week’s Links à la Mode, please register first, then post your links HERE. The HTML code for this week will be found in the Links a la Mode group will be published later today. ~Jennine
November 27, 2009
We were featured in this week’s IFB roundup. Catch up on some great posts this weekend!
Links à la Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup
Posted by retrochick • November 26th, 2009 • Printer-friendly
Beyond Fashion
Edited by Retro Chick
This weeks Links à la Mode blows away any preconceived ideas of the narcissistic fashion blogger posting endless outfit photos and magazine shoots by covering a huge array of topics. Ranging from Dream Sequins whimsical birthday tea party to High Fashion Girls detailed examination of racism in fashion magazines, these posts demonstrate what we’re capable of and the communities we can build.
Of course, being fashion bloggers there are also some great outfits to be found and our bloggers this week have looked at: movies, from Bollywood to Sci fi; their pyjama drawers; and even their cleaning cupboard in their ceaseless search to bring you fashion inspiration.
As ever there’s many more exciting links on the original forum thread
Enjoy!
Links à la Mode : November 26th
- British Style Bloggers – Intrinsically Florrie on British Style Bloggers on how you can support the lovely Luella brand in it’s time of need
- Dream Sequins – The stylish guests at a virtual birthday tea party (Part 2)!!
- Fashion X K8 – The Fashion Blogging community being analoguous to “The Girls” in Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof
- FashionHippo – Best Organic Lip Balms: 6 Natural Picks to Nourish Your Pout
- Fete a fete – Guerlain’s Imperial Holiday makeup collection review
- High Fashion Girl – Racism & Fashion
- Idiosyncratic Style – Idiosyncratic Style dares you to re-think the possibilities of Pajamas outside the house
- In Life and In Fashion – How to dress with Bollywood Flair
- Lillys Roses – The new charity tshirts by TV-Star C.F. for the eco label armeangels
- M.I.S.S. – She’s Crafty: DIY First Place Ribbon Accessories
- Mariels Castle – Are we trully free when it comes to our fashion choices?
- Oranges and Apples – What are charity shops for? Thoughts sparked by Mary Portas’ new Save the Children shop
- Prom Mafia – Happy Accident: How to bleach fun designs on your clothes
- Quirky Fashion – Movies that Inspired Fashion
- Retro Chick – Buy Audrey Hepburns Wardrobe
- Shoe Daydreams – Why Knock-offs are Bad for the Soul
- Style on a String – Confessions of an UGG Lover and Wearer (but only indoors!)
- THE COVETED – Coach Holiday : Review & Giveaway!
- The Demoiselles – Wing Tips: Finding a Tailor
- Work Chic – Win a Sondra Roberts SR squared Shopper tote!
PLEASE READ IF YOU’D LIKE TO PARTICIPATE:
If you would like to submit your link for next week’s Links à la Mode, please register first, then post your links HERE. The HTML code for this week will be found in the Links a la Mode group will be published later today. ~Jennine
October 29, 2009
We were chosen for the Oct 29th edition of Links à la Mode. Here’s our post and lots of fabulous others!
Links à la Mode : The IFB Weekly Roundup
Posted by Julia • October 28th, 2009 • Printer-friendly
Our Differences Unite Us
Edited by Fashion Pulse Daily
Coming off of Ashe Mischief’s Independent Fashion Blogger’s Post (Good Cop/Bad Cop: Participating in Links a la Mode), you all brought your A-game in posting the links a la mode — which made it extra hard to edit! This week, the theme that I saw emerging throughout the posts is one of celebrating our unique diversity; each site has a different take and approach to fashion, art, beauty, media, lifestyle, music – you name it! From the dry shampoo trials at Dramatis Personae to Le Petite Cecile’s observations regarding the bleached eyebrow trend, you all brought a new perspective to each topic at hand, a sign that indicates how wonderful and creative the blogosphere truly is. Get even more excited for Halloween with cmykaboom and Idiosyncratic Style costume suggestions that are sure to make you smile, along with DenimDebutante’s discovery of the “zipholder”. All in all, one things’ for certain: we’ve got an amazing community of bloggers!
As expected, there was a fabulous round-up of links in the forum as well, all worthy of your eyeballs!
Links à la Mode : October 29th
- PLEASE READ IF YOU’D LIKE TO PARTICIPATE:
If you would like to submit your link for next week’s Links à la Mode, please register first, then post your links HERE. The HTML code for this week will be found in the Links a la Mode group will be published later today. ~Jennine
July 9, 2009
We were featured again this week! Read our post and many others below!
Links à la Mode
Posted by Jennine • July 9th, 2009 • Printer-friendly
Summer Staples
Edited by Jennine
In the midst of Summer many of us take refuge by the fan and some of us miraculously make do with the heat in all but the best ways. In this roundup we’ve got Summer Festival tips on Unfunded, Hong Kong Fashion Geeks Resort Redux, Krislyn’s chic summer essentials, Fashion Cent’s essential white jackets. And on the indie front Dramatis Personae finds eco friendly clothing for people of all sizes, and Oh Canada…Tatiana’s showcases Canadian Indie Designers. And last but not least… Twins… mode.ulation wonders if are they the modelings industries next new thing?
Links à la Mode : July 9th
PLEASE READ IF YOU’D LIKE TO PARTICIPATE:
If you would like to submit your link for next week’s Links à la Mode, please register first, then post your links HERE. The HTML code for this week will be found in the Links a la Mode group (which you need to register first to access it).
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July 2, 2009
Our video that was featured in our blog post on Tuesday of this week made it to the IFB weekly roundup! Check out our post and many others below!
Links a la Mode : The IFB Weekly Roundup
Posted by debutante • July 2nd, 2009 • Printer-friendly
The Whole Woman
Edited by Debutante Clothing
I love being a woman. I love that we can have the best of both worlds – being fun and feminine and a successful career women. This week, I’ve selected a round up of links that really represents the whole woman. From being natural and vulnerable enough to go without make-up as Style Symmetry does in her beautiful post, to The Demoiselles’ post about breaking body image and fashion rules. And for those of us that are caught up in this difficult job-seeking market, there are even work fashion posts from Work Chic and Fasshonaburu. But we can’t be so serious all the time right? So for us women just needing a fun and frivolous escape, there are loads of fashion finds and even some giveaways to help us bask in our glorious womanhood. Enjoy!
Links à la Mode : July 2nd
- Bobbins And Bombshells: – finds the perfect vintage items for a picnic!
- Bonne Vie: – Jesica Milton – a few quick questions with a local designer (and some down to earth advice for aspiring fashion designers)
- Breakfast at Saks: – interviews Dana-Maxx about Betsey Johnson, Marc Jacobs, and her new F/W collection “Sex, Love, and Heartbreak”
- Clutch 22: – Exclusive sneak peek at I Heart Norwegian Wood for Shrimpton Couture collection!
- Daisy Fairbanks: – Farewell to Farrah, Style Icon
- Debutante Clothing: – Sail Away with Vintage Sailboat finds
- Dramatis Personae: – shares the Alice & Isa Boutique, showcasing the best of independent San Francisco designers.
- Fabulous Finds and Co.: – Glam rock gals that have a serious talent in spotting the latest trends and creating them.
- Fashion Fight Club: – New Legal Troubles for Forever 21 and the Bill Status of the Design Piracy Prohibition Act
- Fashion Is the Best Medicine: – Revisiting some of the trends Michael Jackson started, and no, they’re not exclusively fashion trends.
- Fasshonaburu: – Afraid of losing your job? Boost job security by builidng your work wardrobe!
- fête à fête: – Take care of your skin – organic sun care from Juice Beauty
- Mademoiselle Robot: – The Summer holidays are here so I compiled some useful packing tips!
- Mystery Creature: – Getting inspired – can work-wear look cool?
- Retro Chick: – Something Old Something New: Oxfam launches DIY competition with celebrity stylist Mrs Jones
- Style Symmetry: – Going Make Up Less in support of all womens natural beauty!
- Super Kawaii Mama: – The Fabulous World of the Himegyaru
- The Coveted: – Win a par of We Love Colors Tights!
- The Demoiselles: – Calling all extremists! Jennifer Nicole tells us all why, in fashion, being “normal” is a bad thing.
- Think Thru Fashion: – Farrah Fawcett’s Fashion Lives On: Spring trends reflect the iconic 70s style of the Charlie’s Angels actress.
- Work Chic: – We show how you can incorporate vintage dresses into your work attire with our new video style series!
PLEASE READ IF YOU’D LIKE TO PARTICIPATE:
If you would like to submit your link for next week’s Links à la Mode, please register first, then post your links HERE. The HTML code for this week will be found in the Links a la Mode group (which you need to register first to access it).
June 27, 2009
Links à la Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup
Posted by jordana • June 25th, 2009 • Printer-friendly
Ice Cold Lemonade
Edited by Clutch 22
Compiling this week’s round up of posts hit closer to home for me. I think we can all relate to the times where stress builds up and blocks inspiration. Reading each of these individually was the exact refreshment I needed (hence “lemonade”), especially with my birthday coming up next week – total outfit planning mode.
So what’s in the mix? Alixrose and Decline Designs offer personal style inspirations, Fasshonaburu teaches us how to get our budget-shopping on at high-end boutique sales, hkShoeGeek talks harnesses and Fashion Consciou$ inspires by reviving the culottes trend (so cute on her).
Links à la Mode : June 25th
- 39th and Broadway: Ever wonder who really determines how your clothes fit? An interview with a technical designer
- alixrose: You have the perfect outfit, but whats the one thing that can keep it from becoming fabulous?
- A Typical Atypical: A deep dive into the reasoning behind shoe obsessions
- Awakened Aesthetic: Affordable ways to bring urban fashion into your decor without getting tacky
- Bobbins and Bombshells: Fashionable History – A look into 1920’s swimwear and bathing suits.
- Bonne Vie: When Bloggers Unite – The Hotel Max Edition
- Decline Designs: Defining Your Personal Style – Having “Go-To” Outfits
- Fasshonaburu: Digging through a high end sales to find purchase-worhty pieces, and tips on how to not go over budget
- Fashion Consciou$: Fashion Flashback – Return of the culottes
- Fashion Pulse Daily: The evolution of the gladiator to the “mandiator”
- Foxie: A little gown guide for your summer wedding
- Hong Kong Fashion Geek: Harnesses – A collection of favorites for every style and price range
- Idiosyncratic Style: A guide for casual wedding attire
- Independent Fashion Bloggers: You just don’t compare…
- Retro Chick : Mary Queen of Charity Shops – Now it’s all over, some final thoughts
- Shoe Daydreams: Are you on board with the latest trend – Over The Knee boots?
- Tatiana Supports the Arts: Indie Designer Spotlight – ALEX&RA, designed by Alexandra Cipparone
- The Bare Skinny: Not everything has to be black and white – inspiration for adding color to your wardrobe
- The Coveted: Shu Uemura’s inspired lashes
- Unfunded: Respect your elders – Rock the vintage!
- Work Chic: Chic hosiery options if you still have to wear them in the summer heat!
PLEASE READ IF YOU’D LIKE TO PARTICIPATE:
If you would like to submit your link for next week’s Links à la Mode, please register first, then post your links HERE. The HTML code for this week will be found in the Links a la Mode group (which you need to register first to access it).
~Jennine
June 6, 2009
Workchic was featured in the June 4th edition of Links a la mode..check out our post and the other contributing posts…
Links à La Mode : The IFB Weekly Roundup
Posted by debutante • June 4th, 2009 • Printer-friendly
Fashion History
Edited by Debutante Clothing
I was particularly proud of this week’s choices of IFB member links. As a vintage lover, I think fashion history is an often over-looked part of the fashion equation. I was thrilled to see so many fellow IFBers agree. Bonne Vie, Miss Glitzy, and Couture Allure are some of the blogs that took a trip to the past of fashion. But what good is history if we can’t learn from it? Several other bloggers explored contemporary fashion in the workplace and as a form of expression. We’ve got some real cerebral reads this week – enjoy!
Links à la Mode : June 4th
Idiosyncratic Style – Infatuation List: Top 5 May flowers
Bonne Vie – The history and technique of the bias cut
Miss Glitzy – The story and photos of creation of the first Chanel bi-color sandals in 1955
The Recessionista™ – Meets Norma Kamali and Previews her Summer Line for Walmart
A Typical Atypical – Shows us how to pack for a holiday
The Coveted – One Hot Unveiling from Benefit
Unfunded – Bullets for peace fashion show
MissRedLips – Swap Your Stuff: Someone’s junk is another person’s treasure
Couture Allure – Big hair from 1965
The Demoiselles – The dangers of creativity infringement
Retro Chick – Bargain hunting essentials
Workchic – Collaborates with Polyvore on what types of T-Shirts are appropriate to wear to the office!
Style Symmetry – An Interview with Beth Jones of The Vintage Society and Quicksilver Women
Dramatis Personae – The Art of Self Love
Hong Kong Fashion Geek – Stripper shoes – classy or trashy? Who can tell anymore?
Threadbared – History and the harem pant
Decline Designs – How to dye your hair crazy colors (and keep it that way)
V is for Olive – a look at the best lingerie shop in San Francisco
Style On the Street – Photographer Isabelle Bonjean
Debutante Clothing – How to market your vintage clothing shop through photography
Independent Fashion Bloggers: How has your blog evolved?
May 1, 2009
Guess who got picked this week? We are honored our Shopping Budget post from last week http://tinyurl.com/db7sko was chosen for this week’s roundup on independentfashionbloggers.org. There alot of great posts so make sure to read them all below!
Right Sized
Edited by Retro Chick
Hello and welcome to Links á la Mode!
This week I’ve noticed a few posts on the theme of body size issues, with 39th & Broadway asking whether the Fashion Industry is to blame for our skinny bitch obsession, The Curvy Fashionista interviewing the brains behind Full Figure Fashion Week and Dramatis Personae introducing us to plus size fashion line B &Lu.
Also in this week’s selection you’ll find some great DIY ideas, a Competition from The Coveted, tips on keeping to your shopping budget from Work Chic and vintage shopping hints from The Style PA and Culturistas.
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 : April 30th
- 39th & Broadway – Is the fashion industry responsible for our weight issues?
- A Typical Atypical – When to ignore the fashion houses – the ridiculous, the impractical and the downright foolish!
- Broke & Beautiful – Earth Week! The best of plastic bags are highlighted.
- Capitola Girl Jewelry Blog – Take flight with some fanciful feathered jewelry
- Culturistas – The Culturistas take a trip to the Vintage Expo and give tips on how to shop for vintage
- Debutante Clothing – A private, curator led tour of the Valentina exhibit in NYC
- Dirty Laundry – Who needs Marc Jacobs when you have DIY?
- Dramatis Personae – B&Lu Presents Fun Plus-Sized Fashion…
- Fashion in my eyes – Interview with Sarah Korsiak Cellier, owner of a vintage shop with designer pieces
- FashionMind – Dressing up classy but very bright and not boring.
- Fasshonaburu – A public request for online stores to provide more and better pictures of their merchandise!
- Gladys L – Construction boots or Lotus shoes? The astonishing Chinese quest for female beauty incorporating small feet!
- In Pursuit of Fashion – Bleach for beginners: How to DIY the latest trend, bleached jeans.
- Independent Fashion Bloggers – 6 Do’s and Don’ts for Networking Online
- Retro Chick – Ethical Design Spotlight – Heart’s Desire Jewellery (+ 20% Discount!)
- Style Symmetry – My Storage System for Belts.
- StyleCovered – How fusing trends and culture can create something unique and chic! Who said covering up had to be boring?
- The Art of Accessories – The Art of Accessories show you how to make your own tinted moisturizer, how thrifty?
- THE COVETED – The Coveted: Two chances to win Pequito Bun Vintage Jewelry!
- The Curvy Fashionista – The brains behind Full Figure Fashion Week- Gwen DeVoe dares to bring Plus Size Fashion to the forefront
- The Style PA – Where to go in Leeds for Vintage fashion and beauty treats.
- Work Chic – Blowing your shopping budget? It may be your shopping habits!
If you’d like to take part in Links a la Mode, please sign up for next week’s roundup in the IFB forums! Remember, only the best 20 links will be published! So submit your best content! The new thread is posted every Thursday along with the official Links à la Mode post.
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