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March 19, 2010

Links à la Mode : The IFB Weekly Roundup

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Rants & Raves

Edited by Ashe Mischief

I was taken aback when going through the submissions this week– there were so many powerful, strong, opinionated pieces that I felt really taken aback.  With overwhelming positivity or negativity, the fashion community is finding it’s voice– and making themselves heard!

The fashion community is great at sharing the voice of others, and we’ve got several fabulous interviews to prove it.  From Derek Lam at Poetic & Chic and White Rabbit’s interview with Irish woman Sinead Doyle (along with my own interview with Amelia Arsenic at Dramatis Personae), there are voices for everyone.  We’ve got bloggers ranting on the lack of premium denim in plus-sizes at Denim Debutante (hell yeah!), and some showcasing inspirational figures like KOOS (at M.I.S.S.), Philip Crangi (at Eternal Masquerade), and Maria Felix (at Jewelry Whore).

There were so, so many great links this week, it really was hard to narrow it down to 2o. Check out the full listing ofLinks à la Mode here.

Links à la Mode : March 18th

  • Bachman’s Sparrow – DIY post on how to use bleach to revamp your “unloved” clothes!
  • blackdog finds: – How To: 10 Creative Ways to Revive Less-Than-Loved Clothing
  • Denim Debutante: – Guest Blog: Is there Size Discrimination in Premium Denim?
  • dramatis personae: – Amelia Arsenic’s Miss X Aesthetic Laboratories & Interview
  • Fashion Hippo – Win Marc by Marc Jacobs Leola Bow Wow Handbag
  • Fashion Pulse Daily: – Not Your Daughter’s Jeans: Fit for a Mother AND a Daughter?
  • fete a fete: – Whiisical spring designs from Camper shoes
  • Forty Not Out: – Louis Vuitton – Fall Winter 2010/2011
  • Grechen Blogs: – are you incorporating video into your blog? how is it working for you?
  • Independent Fashion Bloggers – A New Map of the Two-Way Street: Why Giving Back to the Blogosphere is Key to Growth
  • jesse.anne.o: – How do you swap, thrift or buy resale and NOT get bedbugs?
  • Jewelry Whore: – “The Fabulous Jewels of Maria Felix, La Dona”
  • M.I.S.S.: – Eyes To The Sky: Before BOHO There Was KOOS.
  • Obsession: – How I Met Design Duo of Giles & Brother, Philip and Courtney Crangi
  • Oranges and Apples: – Sustainable fashion part 2: thinking about speed
  • Poetic & Chic: – A candid interview with Derek Lam, fellow San Franciscan and fellow high school alumni!
  • Pretty Shiny Sparkly: – It’s leather. It’s quilted. It’s a computer, for fashionistas.
  • Style Symmetry: – Interview with the Stylish Sisters of Beckerman Bite Plate
  • The Thinking Fashionista: – An in-depth, critical look at the Russian Futurist themes of Viktor & Rolf’s Fall 2010 show.
  • The Working Man: – Incorporating Spring Into Your Working Look
  • White Rabbit: – An interview with Irish fashion Designer Sinead Doyle and the inspiration behind her S/S 2010 collection.

March 18, 2010

Ralph Lauren Runway Show: Shop the Looks NOW!

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Lauren by Ralph Lauren hosted their first-ever online fashion show for the Spring 2010 collection yesterday, and also have made the looks immediately available! n Plus, you’ll also be hearing commentary during the show from the industry’s most-seasoned fashion editors including Marie Claire’s fashion director Nina Garcia, Harper’s Bazaar’s executive fashion and beauty editor Avril Graham, Cosmopolitan’s fashion director Michelle McCool and O, The Oprah Magazine’s creative director Adam Glassman. Shop at Lauren Ralph Lauren for the new looks and enjoy the show!

March 18, 2010

Spring Shoe Trend – Utility Chic Metallic Sandals (thefind Guest Blog)

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Via our friends from thefindcom: One of this season’s hottest trends is utility chic. Think slim cargo pants, fitted work shirts, and leather messenger bags in shades of olive, khaki and gray. On your feet metallic sandals are the perfect complement to a utility chic ensemble. Whether you are a high-heeled girl or prefer to wear pretty flats, there are many options for metallic shoes this spring. We’ve rounded up our favorite for you to browse. It’s time to “forward march” into springtime dressing!

A gladiator is the perfect complement to this season’s skinny cargo pant.  A flat sandal like Vince Camuto’s Bach (upper left, $119.95 – this and all shoes from Shoebuy.com). This fashion forward style has a covered ankle and oval gunmetal grey buckle detail. A statement making sandal, the Jessica Simpson Koolia (upper right, $88.95) features a stacked platform heel with wide gold metallic straps. Up the front is a zip closure with stud detail, peep toe and tapered heel. A gladiator is on this season’s must-buy list. The BCBGirls “Peter” (bottom left, $55.45) is an affordable and stylish gold metallic gladiator sandal. It is  accented with coins and has an adjustable ankle strap. Another style from Jessica Simpson is the “Scilla” which features a high heel and pewter distressed suede metallic finish (right, $73.95). This ankle strap design includes a tie lace at front and wide banded straps.

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March 18, 2010

Wardrobe Wish List: I Heart Ronson Dress (CollegeCandy Guest Blog)

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Via our friends at CollegeCandy .com: After devoting two full hours to shopping for me, my mother insisted on doing a little shopping for herself. I was tired from lugging all my new goods around the mall and cranky (because the line at Auntie Anne’s was too long), but I begrudgingly agreed to accompany her to JC Penney for some sheets.

Obviously, I wasn’t excited about this little trip. Not only was it all the way across the mall, but it was JC Penney – who the hell shops there? But I went; it was the least I could do after she dropped some serious dough on me for my birthday.

We walked in on the 2nd floor and while my mom went to the information counter to find out where her ish was, I looked around the overlit store. I turned to my left and spotted about 20 racks of really ugly mom clothes. Ew. I turned to my right and – WTF – I saw this gorgeous, Missoni-inspired dress.

“JC-Penney sells Missoni?!” I thought to myself.

I walked (OK, maybe I ran) towards the display. When I got closer I realized it was not Missoni, but rather Charlotte Ronson’s line for JC Penney. There was a ton of really adorable stuff (jeans, cute going-out tops, etc.), but this dress was clearly the crown jewel of the line. I instantly fell in love.

I love the bright and graphic top. I love that you can wear it alone or, like the photo, unzip it a bit and add another layer underneath. I love that you can rock the basic black belt that it comes with, or add something a little brighter from your own collection. I love that it’s perfectly appropriate for bar hopping on Saturday night and brunch on Sunday. I love that you can wear it with some cute strappy sandals in the spring, or pair it with black tights and pumps right now. I love that it’s really freaking cheap.

I just L-O-V-E it.

And now that my mom isn’t rushing me through the store to pick up whatever boring white sheets she needs, I’m gonna head back to JC Penney (I know, I never thought I’d say that either) and pick it up.

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