Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 901

December 4, 2009

Links a La Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup

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Links à la Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup

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Links à la Stocking Stuffers

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This week, as I’ve been getting geared up for the holiday season’s shopping ( both loving and dreading it) via Black Friday and Cyber Monday, I couldn’t help but compare the posts to stocking stuffers. Why? Because it felt like a nice, sentimental hodge podge of little items that although different, still fit together into the the bigger equation, hence my new phrase, “Links a la Stocking Stuffers!” Although I jest, I love the variety of posts this week, from how to style and what to wear including Retro Chick’s guide to ’40s hair for holiday parties, CoolMamaStyle.com’s tuxedo jacket, The Coveted’s adventures in Century 21 and What to Wear’s Art Basel fashionable looks, to Prom Mafia’s run in with Black Friday and SwaySwaySway’s blissful tactics to keep your computer off on Cyber Monday.

As expected, there was a fabulous round-up of links in the forum as well, all worthy of your eyeballs!

Links à la Mode : December 3rd

  • 39th and Broadway – How zoning may save the fashion industry
  • Bonne Vie – talking about Knockoffs and why making accessible fashion isn’t a bad thing
  • Confessions of a Fashion Editor – Interview with Katie Mackay of What Katie Wore, as she reaches the end of her year-longstyle challenge, to wear something different every day!
  • CoolMamaStyle.com –  Binge or Bargain: Black Tuxedo Jacket
  • Fashion Pulse Daily – Saks Fifth Avenue & Windows 7; an unlikely pairing for the holidays!
  • Fashion XK8 – Explores Fashion through local anthropology
  • Girl Friday – Mad About the Tote
  • Little Miss Makeup: Smoky Eyeshadow: A Timeless Makeup Trend
  • Oranges and Apples –  Fashioning the Future: my favourites from the 2009 sustainable fashion awards
  • Painfully Hip – Edie Sedgwick takes San Francisco (she was born a California Girl, after all)!
  • Prom Mafia – Surviving Old Navy’s Black Friday Sales
  • Rags to Reverie – How Essie got me to embrace nail color once again
  • Retro Chick –  A Step by Step Guide to Easy 40s Style Party Hair
  • Style Symmetry – Blog to Watch ~ My Mom, The Style Icon
  • SwaySwaySway -A short and humorous guide to beating those seductive Cyber Monday urges
  • [the 3st] – Interview with Hungarian Designer Dora Mojzes, recently featured at the Marie Claire Fashion Show,
  • The Art of Accessories – helps you find a gift for everyone on your list with the 2009 Winter Gift Guide
  • The Coveted – Finds designers at an old favorite discount department store, Century 21
  • The Door in My Wardrobe – A lengthy post about fabric weaves and fibers, helpful for vintage hunter
  • The Working Wardrobe – Check out these eco-friendly ties that work with your outfit and your office dress code.
  • What to Wear -Art Basel Miami Beach–the most important art show in the United States

December 4, 2009

8 Under $20: Alloy

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From our friends at CollegeCandy.com:

I’ll be honest: I always thought Alloy was for the 12-17 age group, but then I started flipping through their merchandise and realized that they have a ton of cute stuff for us more sophisticated ladies. I mean, how could you not love this dress!?

Their regularly priced stuff is already reasonably priced, but they have a huge sale/clearance section that is even better. Another bonus: they have a wide range of sizes from petites up to plus-size so it’s a great option for you skinny minnies and us curvier gals.  Here are a few of my favorite things (besides raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, of course)…

It’s always good to have some casual cold-weather options besides jeans and what could be better than a hot pair of skinny cords? They come in a bunch of great colors and will look perfect tucked into a pair of boots (cozy Uggs, anyone?) with a sweater for class.

And while we’re talking pants, let’s discuss the cuteness that is a pair of wide-legs. They are the perfect dress-up jean. You can tuck anything into these (a loose fitting top, a white tee, a sexy cami) and you’ll look instantly glamorous.

It’s no secret that I’m a total shoe whore and am especially a sucker for shoes that stand out. These heels are super sexy and the tribal-y print will totally make your oufit. Just imagine how hot, hot, hot they’d look with a sexy LBD. Rawr.

I adore the girly ruffles on this shirt-dress and I’m in love with the idea of pairing it with some textured tights and boots for winter.

I heart BF cardis, especially when they’re in a fantastic jewel tone like teal. Wear it with a tee and jeans for class, or wear it open over an LBD for a chilly winter night out.

I know, I know; it’s December 1st… a bathing suit?!?  But hey, you can start planning for spring break (or the hot tub at that ski chalet) or just buy this totally darling bikini as motivation to work off all those holiday treats and cocktails.

This bag is a great everyday tote, but also folds over to become more compact for a night out.  And white?  No problem! Winter white is gorg.

This top is perfect for holiday parties: it’s festive, it will flaunt your cleavage, but the pleating and loose torso will help hide any tummy you may get from a few too many Christmas cookies.

December 3, 2009

Green Chic Links of the Week

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The Fashionable Housewife shows us How To Wear Born Peri Boots Three Ways
Giveaway Alert! Factio Magazine is giving away Sienna Miller’s Katherine Kwei handbag and a Pop System 40 – Swivel Chair from IQMatics! Enter to win click here.
Fashion Pulse Daily discovers that there is a way to wear leggings and keep warm in the winter, and it’s called Plush
Looking Sharp! interviews the woman behind the Pittsburgh eco-friendly clothing line- Jonano!
Karissa at Prissy Green is shamelessly asking for votes! Divine Caroline Contest for her nomination of “Love this Site” ends 12/4 and you can get 3 entries into any contest on Prissy Green for voting. Help her win $250! Find more eco-posts on her site.
Runway To Retail finds out where Tinsley Mortimer bought her hot pink skirt. Find out click here!
The Fashionable Bambino is giving away TWO Eco-Friendly Reusable Bags from EnviroVogue. Enter to win before Dec 13th.
The Fashionable Gal is crazy about Cowgirl Boots for Wintrer 2010.

December 3, 2009

My New “It” Bag — The Bethany Stud Satchel from Handbag Heaven

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redbagI’m pretty picky when it comes to my handbag, and will admit that I have a lot of  requirements and expecations out of my handbags. For one, they must be fashionable, but also functional in a variety of settings, large enough to carry a water bottle, pair of flats and WWD (in addition to several other toiletries), an ‘easy access’ pouch for my Blackberry, and able to withstand heat, cold, rain, sleet, and snow without thoroughly soaking through. With this in mind, I was given the opportunity to try out my bag of choice from Handbag Heaven, and settled on the Bethany Stud Satchel in Red, $53.51.

Although I liked a lot of the satchels available, some resembling designer bags such as Hermes, Balenciaga, Marc Jacobs, and Burberry, most right around or under $50, the Bethany in red was inherently my style. And it shows; I’ve worn it to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, as well as several press preview events and out for cocktails and brunch, and got an unbelievable amount of unsolicited comments about how cute the bag is and demanding to know where I got it. If you’ve got a thing for hardware and chic bags that cost what they should (like me), check out the site and in particular this Ramsay Rock Tote. Plus, there is currently a promotion for 15% off, and free shipping for orders over $50 — just in time for holiday gift giving!  You can also follow them on twitter or via the Handbag Heaven Blog for the latest in bag trends, tips, and styles.

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