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IFB Links à la Mode, July 7, 2016

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Links à la Mode: February 5th, 2015

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Beyond the Hype:

In Fashion, it’s hard to tell what’s really real. There is so much hype around everything. So many euphemisms, so many sales gimmicks, and so much “positioning” that to get to what really is going on… that takes some hard looks. This week we have quite a few thought-provoking posts that have us question the very surface of the fashion industry. About diversity, about diversions and about those tricks they use to make us buy.

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Links à la Mode: January 22nd, 2015

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MacStyler

What do you do when your eyeshadow breaks? How do you NOT take an outfit photo? How do you take care of your nails? How to you add a little edge to your style? The serious questions when it comes to fashion. Well, ok, still very IMPORTANT. This week we have a great roundup of interesting links informing us all those little things you didn’t even know you really needed to know.

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Links à la Mode: November 27th, 2014

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Cozy & Chic

For those of you in the US, Happy Thanksgiving! While we’re all laying around the house waiting for the turkey to come out of the oven, or rooting for their favorite dog to win the National Dog Show, or rooting for their favorite football team, or playing Just Dance on the Wii, just because we’re getting cozy today doesn’t mean we’re not chic. Cozy up to this week’s roundup and have a wonderful day!

  1. Anami Blog: How To Wear a Camel Coat
  2. Burgundy Whispers: Beauty Bit, Beauty Sleep
  3. Chic & Defined: Cozy & Chic Winter Accessories
  4. Chromobeauty: Guys, We Don’t Wear Makeup For You
  5. Couture Crush: Trending Flash Tattoos: A New Beach Accessory
  6. Fashion Trends & More: 7 Winter Layering Essentials
  7. Fleur d’Elyse: Gifts Under $25
  8. Les Assorties: A Lesson in Fashion History
  9. Miss YoLEE: On Living Abroad
  10. Ms. Fabulous: Dance & Fashion at the Museum at FIT
  11. Musings of a Fashion Designer: Mabeline New York Millennial Fashion Debuts
  12. Myself Expressed: Audi Fashion Houston Five
  13. Pretty Passions: Winter Fashions
  14. Sheela Writes: Imagination is the Blueprint
  15. Stained Couture: Products to Minimize Pores
  16. Storybook Apothecary: The Best Holiday Gift Shops Around the Web
  17. Style Diary Byosy: Wedding Guest: African Style
  18. TLV Birdie: Blogging Tips: Your Questions, My Story
  19. We Are Ready Made: Socialist Youth
  20. Wild Beauty World: On Being Happy & Beautiful at 100

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Links à la Mode: November 20th, 2014

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Fix The Internet

Sure, none of us can unsee the madness that KimK launched on the Internet… but we can certainly get on with our lives. Especially since the holidays are in full swing and, quite honestly, we’re busy! Do you want to try the turtleneck thing? Are you gearing up for January resolutions by figuring out what you want out of life? Or do you just want to get out of town for a day? Whatever it is… enough with breaking the internet… let’s get to fixing up our lives.

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Links à la Mode: November 6th, 2014

 

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Cents & Sensibility

Now that Halloween is over, and we’re in full holiday mode, we can all relax a little. Who are we kidding? There is so much to do! Well, even when the “to do†lists grow longer than Santa’s naughty list, we can still at least look put together. This week we take a look at the sensible side of fashion. What do we really want to wear?

SPONSOR: Shopbop 10 Corso, MZ Wallace, Faribault, Alex von Furstenberg, Tid Watches, Muttonhead,  Snow Peak, Rifle Paper, Misfit, Madewell Bags & RB Standard Issue

 

Links à la Mode: October 23, 2014.

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Live Life

There’s nothing like the Day of the Dead and All Hallow’s Eve that gets you thinking about, well, death… but in a festive way. The all-out do everything you want to do, be everything you want to be, no matter how fantasical or insane. Then there are the people who lived the fullest, who touched our lives, made life for a lot of people better. This week as the fashion industry mourns the passing of Oscar de la Renta, we just have to stop and think for a second. How are we going to make our lives the most well-lived we can?

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Links a la Mode: October 9th, 2014

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Style Handbook

Do you ever feel like when you were born, everyone got the handbook to life but you? Ok, maybe not. But when it comes to style, there is no official handbook… but that doesn’t mean we all have to wander around clueless. This week is your guide to style, so pull up a chair, take a deep breath and realize, everything is going to be just fine.

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Links à la Mode: October 2nd, 2014

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The Politics of Fashion

Emma Watson made waves last week when she launched the #heforshe campaign. Chanel channeled a feminist protest for their runway show this season. Chantelle Brown-Young broke through a barrier redefining beauty. No matter what you believe, the fact is we can not ignore that ideas are changing, and we’re ready.

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Links à la Mode: September 25th, 2014

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Always Be Prepared

“You can never be over dressed, or under educated.” says Oscar Wilde. And he is right. The thing about style, is that it always depends on the occasion. Being appropriately dressed (even if it’s overdressed) is something a style seeker must always be ready for. Also, what good is style if you’re not up on substance? This week’s link roundup gets you ready for all of that so you’ll never be caught off guard. This season anyway.

 

Links à la Mode September 18, 2014

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That Natural Look

Maybe it had something to do with that post the Man Repeller wrote about not wearing makeup. Maybe it’s about the Normcore sensibility of not trying too hard. Maybe it’s because everyone is fed up with hyper-photoshopped images in the media. But now? Now that natural look, unretouched has never been more perfect. This week we visit fashion month, with all the trends hitting the streets and the runways, so look into the future, it’s returning to the basics.

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Links à la Mode: August 14, 2014

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What Really Matters

This week has been rough for a lot of us. The news is full of terrible things. Sometimes it’s hard to focus when the world seems to be descending into chaos. But, at the end of the day, we all have to show up to our regular lives. Family, friends, work, creating the best life possible. Sometimes fashion seems, well, not the highest on the list of priorities, so sometimes you just have to return to the basics, the classics to work for you while you get your life on track. It’s not all about the clothes.

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Links à la Mode: August 7th, 2014

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To Trend or Not To Trend

Just a few years ago, fashion editors were complaining about “peacocking” and the ridiculousness of street style. It seems like the pendulum is beginning to swing the other way, because now, it’s all about the basics. Whether it’s denim, a crisp suit, or just keeping a fresh face, it’s never been so hot to not be too trendy. The non-trend-trend, or something.

 

Links a la Mode: July 17, 2014

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That Summer Look

Whether your summer is your thing, or if it’s really that time you need a vacation. Heck, we all need a vacation! Anyway, these summer months usually mean taking it easy. With our style, and with our schedules. But just in case you need a little bit of inspiration to keep the summer blues away, this week we have some wonderful links for you!

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Links à la Mode: July 10th, 2014

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Style Everywhere

This week we have all kinds of links. From the very personal getting to feel comfortable in your own skin, to the runways of Paris and the runways Kendall Jenner is on. When is the best time to go shopping? What do you do with your old necklaces? Questions, questions, all those random things that go through our minds throughout the day… will be fit for musing with this week’s roundup! Enjoy!

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Links à la Mode: June 19th, 2014h

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Wardrobe Essentials

When it comes right down to it, what do you REALLY love to wear? Not the stuff you think you’re supposed to love, but the things you really love and actually do wear. Hmm… In this internet age we’ve gotten carried away with the lightning fast trends, and somehow need to find a way to get back to what’s real. What we really love. This week, it’s all about getting back to the essentials. What we really want from our wardrobes. That… and a couple of trendy things just to keep ourselves in the know.

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Links à la Mode: June 12th, 2014

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Image is Everything?

You could say that in fashion and beauty, “Image is everything.” But is it really? Would you photoshop your images to look more model-like? If so, what’s the difference between that and say, coloring your hair? Or wearing shapewear? Where does that line exist between getting a little help and “fabricating reality.” This week we have some excellent posts, both on improving your looks with great beauty hacks and on where you can go too far when it comes to presenting your best face online.

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Links à la Mode: June 5th, 2014

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Style Surfing

Summer is officially here. Well, not technically… but it’s still here. Headed to the beach this weekend? Going on holiday? Have you broken out your sandals and sunscreen? Yeah, summer. What to wear? How to take care of your youthful skin? Wedding season’s here… do you know how to dress for the occassion? Well, if you’re looking for inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. This week, we have a wonderful roundup of great summer themed fashion posts and a couple of other fun (and a few serious) tidbits. So grab your iced tea, and sit down for some good summer reading.

Links à la Mode: June 5th

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Links à la Mode: May 29, 2014

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Style Secrets Revealed

There are so many “secrets” in the style industry. It’s all smoke and mirrors, or so they say. We’re here to put an end to that. As bloggers, we like to share those secrets often whispered between friends. No, not who you kissed at the party last night! What to pack on your trip, how to get your sunglasses fitted, what are the best pairs of black tights around, and heck, even compare your wardrobe to that of a woman living in the 1930’s.

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Links à la Mode: May 22, 2014

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Fashion Reality

This week, it took me a long, long time to curate the links, not because of lack of quality, but because there were so many interesting topics to explore. Look Sharp Sconnie, let her facial hair grow to make a point about femininity and documented it beautifully. Vic Styles pondered if you wear the same clothes, can you be stylish? My Fashion S/ash Life found some remarkably stylish gents. And Pupuren discussed the phenomenon of photographing oneself, how one’s face changes. (I know this from experience). We may put a face on for the digital world, but there are always a few brave enough to take off the mask.

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Links à la Mode: May 8th, 2014

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Life of Style

When you are an avid fashion blog reader, it’s easy to get lost in the trappings of “you look great!” and “nice dress!” you know, the internet version of air kisses. But what lies beneath? Well, there is quite a bit, it’s not all on the surface! this week, we talk about love, life, style and of course, how to get your fashion on.

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Links à la Mode: April 17th, 2014

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Links à la Mode: April 10th, 2014

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Shoe In

How do you dress for success? Do you dress for the job you want or the job you have? Are your shoes made for walking or climbing the ladder of success? Well, you know upward mobility is always on the mind of an avid blogger. This week we take the plunge into Spring and Summer trends, but not in the way of dressing down but more buttoning up. Does that mean we have work on the mind? Maybe. You’ll just have to see for yourself.

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Links à la Mode: March 27th, 2014

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Born to be Styled

You know how it is, every season there’s something new to get into… new trends, new styles, keeping up appearances. As I get older, I notice how some things come cycle in and out, and how some things stay with us season after season. That biker jacket, that classic black and white ensemble, that perfect suit. It’s just a matter of finding that thing that resonates with you and your life year after year. We all have our fleeting musings, but what really strikes our fancy time after time? That’s what I call style.

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Links à la Mode: March 13, 2014

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Fashion Kaleidoscope

Style is made of so many pieces it’s hard to focus on just one element. The beauty is the collective whole of random bits and pieces from our lives makes for an abstract pattern. What? Ok, maybe that’s a bit philosophical, then again, so are a couple of the posts in this week’s roundup. From a close look at Emilio Pucci’s outrageous prints, to dissecting the underrepresentation of lesbians in the fashion world, and decoding childhood memories influence on design, there’s a lot to look at even more closely than whether or not an outfit works.

  1. Adorned in Armor: Lupita: A Cinderella Story
  2. A La Modest: Emilio Pucci: Kaleidoscope Patterns & Sci Fi Uniforms
  3. Al-Balsam Life: Fashion Fever Paris Fashion Week Edition
  4. A Tale of Two Shoes: Do we really read blogs?
  5. Attire Club: Les Sapeurs: The Dapper Men of The Congo
  6. Fashioned by Love: 5 Minutes with Nadia Vodianova
  7. Happy Pretty Sweet: A Brief History of Jeans
  8. Hunting in Heels: Mary Katranzou and the Death of the Digital Print
  9. Lara Lizard: 9 Blogger Pet Peeves
  10. Lollieshopping: 90’s Fashion I Don’t Miss
  11. Madame Ostrich: Let’s Hear if For the Girls: The Issue With Lesbian Underrepresentation In Fashion
  12. Miss Monet: Fashion Wearabouts at Paris Fashion Week
  13. Style Curated: Interviewing the Interviewer: Kinvara Balfour
  14. Style Vanity: 10 Tips to Get a Job in Fashion (No Matter Where You Live)
  15. Tangles & Chains: 3 Jewelry Wearing Mistakes to Avoid When Going on a Date
  16. The Sassy Girl: Splurge vs Steal: Spring 2014 Fashion
  17. The Style Lineup: 4 Easy Steps to Make Your Jewelry Fit
  18. Trend Survivor: Milan Fashion Week Decoded
  19. We Are Ready Made: W.A.R.M. is in the Mood for Childhood Memories
  20. Wild Beauty World: Marilyn Minter’s Subversive Beauty

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Links à la Mode: January 30th

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The New Casual

Sneakers at Chanel Couture? Evening dresses to a picnic? Is there really any appropriate occasion to wear anything? Not anymore! Dress it up, dress it down, if you can make it work, all the better! This week we have a great roundup of news from Couture, Stockholm and Mens fashion week, as well as some style tips to put the new trends in action. So kick of your sneakers and pull up your chair, it’s going to be a great roundup this week!

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Links à la Mode: January 16

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Scratch the Surface

“They” say fashion is superficial, but would those same people say the same thing if they had no clothes? Or if they had to wear ugly clothes? Chances are “they’d” be singing a different tune. Whether you call it vanity, shallowness, superficiality, the truth is we all need fashion to get through the day… so is it really so superfluous? We think not! This week we have a load of great posts that get to the essentials of style, from styling that plaid shirt literally 50 ways to becoming more confident to concealing those pesky under eye circles (because you know, you do need to look your best!)

SPONSOR: East Dane Mrs President, MM6, Mr Start, Amanda Uprichard, Iro Shoes, Alice D, 50% Nina Ricci, Carven, Ariel Gordon, The Natural

Links à la Mode: December 5th, 2013

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Glamourous Giving

This year feels especially glamourous, not sure why, it’s just a feeling. And believe me, it’s strange because my personal life is considerably less glamourous on paper, so what’s up with that? Is it the glitter? The sparking lights? The beautiful holiday style? Well, if you take a look at this week’s roundup, we have all kinds of resources for glamming it up this holiday season. From getting a man’s advice on gift giving, to looking sizzling hot at the holiday party. We’ve even got a close look at a real princess. I feel glamourous already!

SPONSOR: East Dane, DV Sandals, Ferragamo Bags, Gant Rugger, Minkoff Flats, Rivieras, JPG, H by Hudson, Miansai, Demylee, Varvatos

Links à la Mode: November 28th, 2013

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Grace

“Grace” has many meanings. Whether you’re saying “Grace” at the dinner table today with your friends and family for Thanksgiving, or you’re talking about the elegance of “grace,” or heck, maybe you’re talking about Grace Coddington, no matter what if you love fashion, you’ll be thinking about “grace” this holiday season. This week’s roundup the IFB Community has put a lot of thought into their posts, with super smart tips and tricks to get you through the season. Going into the science behind autumn colors, the difference between plaid and tartan, how to shop Black Friday, and even how to style your hair for going out or staying in. It’s everything you need, so grab the mug of spiced cider read these links! Happy Thanksgiving!

Links à la Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup

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Fab Fantasy

October, for some of you that means HALLOWEEN! Oh yes, the one holiday that used to be just for kids, now a major highlight for adults (my Halloween costumes are way more ornate/involved as an adult than as a kid!) Anywho… on the heels of Fashion Week, Halloween posts are starting to filter in. You know the ultimate mix of dreaming about fabulousness and making your most ridiculous fantasies come true for a night. What a wonderful month October is.

Links à la Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup

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The Liebster Award – September 2013

I’ve been nominated for the Liebster Award by Mary Oliver from StrikeAPose! Thank you, Mary! I’ve never done one of these “random facts” blogger events/awards/chain letters, but since it’s an Award, I’ll give it my best.  The Liebster Award is a way to give new bloggers with less than 200 followers (on Bloglovin’ in this case) gain more recognition, help their blogs grow and let their readers know more about them.   liebster_award

Here are my 11 questions sent to me by Mary:

1) If you were stuck on a desert island, what three things would you take with you? Lip balm, a machete, and a solar-powered mp3 player with all my tunes on it. 2) What one item could you just not live without? Sleep. And lip balm. I am a lip balm addict. 3) What is your favourite day of the year? One of the days before Halloween, while I’m planning my costume. Doing is actually a letdown. 4) Which fashion icon inspires your style the most? Robert Smith from The Cure. With extra jewelry. 5) If you had to, which TV show would you go on? Bitchin Kitchen, with Nadia G. We could make face masks. 6) What’s your most embarrassing moment? I can’t remember – my life is composed almost entirely of awkward moments. 7) What inspired your blog and the name you chose for your blog? I like the crazy side of beauty – its culture and backstories. So Wild Beauty it is. 8) Which 3 people would you invite to your dinner party? Sheryl Sandberg, Natalie Massenet, and Jeff Bezos. I’m redesigning my site, so I could use some advice… 9) What’s your favorite song to dance to in front of people? “Flashlight” by Parliament 10) What’s your favorite song to dance to when no one’s watching? I only interpretive dance in private. 11) If you could only shop in one clothes shop for the rest of your life, where would it be? Bergorf’s. I just need a little more money….send it?

Now for 11 Random Facts about me:

1. I was adopted into my family, as was my younger brother. We don’t look like each other or any of the older children. 2. I love Film Noir movies. 3. I’m a knitter, and pretty good at it, too. 4. I very much dislike the color beige in clothing. 5. I was a fire baton twirler in high school. 6. My husband and I just celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary. 7. I buy more books than shoes or lipsticks. 8. My first makeup job was for a fashion show at the mall in high school. 9. I still buy CDs. 10. I like cooking, but I like being cooked for more. 11. If I won the lottery, I would start a book publishing company.

My 11 nominees:

1. Ziba-Blog 2. Baluz 3. Beauty and the Travel Beat 4. Laura Louise Bell 5. Procrastinating Pretty 6. Spontaneous Chick 7. Black and Blonde 8. A Stylish Hue 9. Runway Monk 10. Lipstick and Loudmouths 11. Peaches and Smoke

Here are the questions for my 11 nominees:

  1. What beauty product can you not live without?
  2. What reality TV show could you be a character on?
  3. Do you have a fashion icon? Who is it?
  4. What embarrasses you?
  5. Rock or Rap?
  6. Do you have a pet?
  7. If you had to wear one color for the rest of your life, what color would it be?
  8. What three people would you invite to dinner this week?
  9. What song do you like to wake up to?
  10. If you could be one other person for a day, who would it be and why?
  11. If you could be an animal for a day, what animal would you be?

Here are the official rules:

  1. You must link back to the person who nominated you (so they can also get more visitors to their blog)
  2. You must answer the 11 questions given to you by your nominator
  3. You must pick 11 nominees with under 200 followers to answer your questions (like Mary, I chose 11 bloggers with 200 or less followers on Bloglovin’)
  4. You cannot nominate the person who has nominated you
  5. You must tell the nominees (in the comments on their blogs) that they have been nominated by you and state a reason

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Transitions

September is always weird. The leaves start changing colors, the sweaters and coats are in the stores, we’re back to school, summer’s over… but it’s still stupidly hot! I’ve always been so excited about fall, I’d be sweating in my boots, and wearing sweaters anyway. What a girl does for fashion, right? Well, this week, we have all kinds of transitional posts. Transitioning from teenager to adult, summer to fall, day to night, and the call for fashion week to transition to the next level. We also have a hilarious post about 20th century fashion as predicted in the 19th century, it’s so spot on–not. Either way, pull up a tall iced-tea (remember, it’s hot out!) and take a look through these links.

Links à la Mode: September 12th

  1. Attire Club: Discussions On India’s Obsession With Fair Skin
  2. Beauty & Sass: take your summer dresses into fall with these essentials
  3. Chicisms: How to Dress Business Casual & Go from Work to a Night Out
  4. Corals and Cognacs: A Love Letter to New York City (in the wake of 9/11)
  5. Fashion Moriarty: Recurring Images: Combat
  6. Fleur d’Elise: 6 Un-Boring Coats forFall
  7. Foxie Oxie Supernova: Paris Photo Diary: An Open Letter to My 18-Year-Old Self
  8. Girl in Betsey: Diane Von Furstenburg NYFW Review
  9. Happy Pretty Sweet: A Brief History of the Dirndl
  10. Lara Lizard: 1893 and predictions of 20th century fashion
  11. Runway to Style Freaks: The Top Men’s Fall 2013 Must Have Trends
  12. See Lark!: Easy DIY: Graffiti Dress
  13. Skye Charlie Show: Consignment Vs. Thrift Store
  14. Stilettos and Tequila: Behind The Scene: How To Be A Better Writer And More
  15. Style Bizarre: Say no to Style Labels
  16. The Girl With The Bun: 3 ways to dress for fall (when it still feels like summer)
  17. Tickle Me Chic: Does Fashion Week Need To Be Revamped?
  18. Undercover Dress-Up Lover: How to wear high-waisted shorts
  19. We Are Ready Made: A Pair of Shoes Everybody Should Own
  20. Wild Beauty: Beauty Archetypes: Whores

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The Wide, Wild World of Fashion

I love to think about fashion, beauty, and style outside of what we wear on a daily basis. What’s the history of a perfume or designer? How did they evolve into what they are today? How does that impact the fashion cycle around us? This week’s LALM is about the wide and wild world of fashion around us– from designers to brief nuggets of history. To iconic movements and figures (the flapper!) to reinventing and revitalizing old trends (crimping hair!). And of course– looks into icons and industry people. It’s all a wonderful reminder that there isn’t always anything new in fashion, but there are always new ways to explore it, challenge it, and investigate it.

Links à la Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup

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Links à la Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup for June 20th, 2013

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Primping All Proper

Getting ready for summer is no easy task. We’re baring more skin, looking more “natural” and working with less layers and actual clothes to achieve that perfect style. So what do we do to make sure we’re pulled together? Primp up! Between the hair care, pedicures (and what to do if you’re to busy to get that done), getting that perfect braid and that perfect make up for your “natural look” without spending a fortune there’s a lot to do! This week’s roundup has a good mix of where to get all your beauty needs, and where to find the perfect accessories to go with that simple summer dress!

Links à la Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup

  1. Afternoon Social: The Best Drugstore Beauty Products
  2. Beauty & Bits: 3 New Hair Oils to Try Now
  3. Beauty and Sass: forget your sandals summer looks
  4. Burgundy & Whispers: How to Look Good in Shorts this Summer
  5. Et Ressureexit: Inner self’s mask
  6. Fashion Is Evolution: Eclectic Personal Style Cheat Sheet
  7. Fashion Tag: What do you think about… Jumpsuits?
  8. For Sure J’Adore: Easy Summer Hair: Braids
  9. The Girl with the Bun: How to Dress in Monochrome
  10. Miss Sassy Girl: Get Fashionable Shoes Under $20
  11. Ms. Fabulous: DIY: How to Make a Punk-Inspired Beaded Cluster Ring
  12. My New Favorite Outfit: How to Wear White Jeans
  13. Rose & Pine: Arm Candy: 50 Bracelets for Spring for Under $50!
  14. Tangles & Chains: Stack ‘em up: How to Wear Multiple Rings
  15. The Fashion Co: DIY: 3 Great Shoe Makeovers ( Great for Summer!)
  16. The Urban Lioness: 10 Ways to Keep Your Cool This Summer
  17. Undercover Dress-Up Lover: Style Icon: Ramona Flowers (Scott Pilgrim)
  18. Via Morgan: 5 Ways to relieve tension b4 Blogging
  19. Wild Beauty World: Beauty Inventions: The Hair Dryer
  20. We Are Ready Made: Model: More than a Woman

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Always Be Prepared

It may well be the Scout Motto, but any good fashionista knows that preparation is the key to impeccable style. Whether it be DIYing the latest fashion trends, beautifying yourself, finding the best deals, studying up on classic prints, or getting everything ready for the oncoming season, for most of us it actually takes a lot of effort to carry of that effortless chic. This week’s roundup has almost everything you need to get your summer preparation going so you can have a wonderfully chic season!

Links à la Mode: May 30th

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Beauty Positive

Real beauty comes from within. It’s an old saying, and generally I find it to be true. Beautiful people have positive souls. But … it never hurts to have good makeup and style to make your inner beauty shine. This week we have a great mix of beautifying tips on several levels to bring out the very best in you. From positive fashion quotes, owning your age & style, to nixing online bullying in the fashion community… body positive thinking and actual beauty tips galore. As a beauty junkie, I was delighted to read all the beauty tips! Of course, we have loads of style tips to get you started for the coming summer season!

Links à la Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup: May 2nd

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Be Yourself

With summer fast approaching, we’re all taking it easy when it comes to putting on a show. Summer is always more laid back, down to earth and relaxed… a perfect time to reflect on the madness that is everyday life. This week’s roundup did a lot of reflecting, from the poses we put on for our blogs, the hamster wheel of personal style on the web, going modest when everyone else is baring it all, letting our hair be it’s natural beautiful self, and even embracing your “eye bags.” If you’re wondering if fashion blogging is shallow or conscious or if Galliano deserves forgiveness this is the roundup for you this week! If you’re just looking for some excellent DIYs for the weekend, we’ve even got a great floral crown, handstamped jewelry, and shirt dyeing project for you!

Links à la Mode: April 25th, 2013

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World Click

Does it matter where you blog from? I say this as I’ve lived in four cities during my blogging career, and to tell the truth, it kind of does, but it also kind of doesn’t. This week Style Bazaar asks that question to a few bloggers about their experiences with blogging and location. We also travel around to Australia to check out their MBFW, how Man Repeller got us thinking about Japan (again), about how female politicians across the globe relate to fashion (should they?) and where you can get globally conscious accessories. As always it’s a mixed bag, so enjoy!

Links à la Mode: April 18th

  1. Anna Lou Eliott: 3 ways to wear white: for day, night and work
  2. Attire Club: What We Can Learn From Superheroes
  3. Cosmolawitan: Dove: Empowering Women With Its Ad Campaigns
  4. Dressed up on a cloudy day: How to Combine Colors : Analogous Colors
  5. Fashion is Evolution: 4 Tips for Pushing Yourself to Achieve Your Creative Goals
  6. Fashion Moriarty: Are female politicians reduced to what they wear?
  7. Hey Mishka: 5 Globally Conscious Festive Accessories For Summer
  8. HH Designs: Glamping: My Overall Lack of Roughing It…
  9. Lara Lizard: Test : Are you the cutest creature of the social media?
  10. Incognito: On how Man Repeller got me thinking about fashion in Japan
  11. Modestelle: Mercedes Benz Australia Review 2013-2014
  12. Mis Papelicos: My 6 Easy Steps to Happiness
  13. Nothing to wear: The Rookie Department: Hair Styling For Beginners
  14. Runway to Style: 7 Style Guidelines To Look Your Best at Prom and More
  15. Style Bazaar: Blogging: How important is your location?
  16. The Curatorial: Vale Jewelry: Algorithms and Delicate Jewelry
  17. Undercover Dress Up: Interview with lolita icon Emilka P.
  18. We Are Ready Made: Irreverent Youth
  19. Wild Beauty World: War Paint
  20. Youth Savage: Fashion Blogging vs. the World

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IFB: Links à la Mode: March 21, 2013

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Spring Fever

Yesterday Spring officially sprung. While some of us are spring cleaning, some of us are coveting the trends and outfits we can wear with warmer weather. I know I’m into it after a cold winter! Anyway, we’ve got a really great mix this week. From learning what exactly “Haute Couture” means, to various explorations of all the Spring Trends for this year, some really great remixes how to take it all in with your camera phone. I’d say it’s a great way to kick off the season, and hopefully you’re as excited as I am! Now… let’s get started!

Links à la Mode: March 21, 2013

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