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IFB:
I got into IFB's Links à la Mode this week! Check out my link here and be sure to look at all the other links! There's some really interesting content on the couture shows!
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Links à la Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup : July 15th
Couture Today: An Exploration
Edited by: Ann Colville Somma of Holier than Now
Couture: clothes painstakingly custom-made from the finest materials; alternatively, something Juicy – or even Filthy. It’s hard not to chafe at the degradation of the term, which is technically reserved for members of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture (houses that create made-to-order pieces for private clients, amongst other criteria). Looking at creations recently sent down the runways, it’s sad to think artisanal techniques like hand beading may not survive in a world of rhinestoned terry sweatsuits.
But in fact, the handmade movement is ever gaining steam with the support of many bloggers. “Couture” may be associated with impossibly high prices, but in your own hands it’s an affordable way to obtain one-of-a-kind style. This week, review Couture Week round ups from The Well-Appointed Catwalk, La Chanelfile and more – then become your own private client, with tips from Fashion Butter, The Fashion Planner, and Twitch Vintage.
Couture: clothes painstakingly custom-made from the finest materials; alternatively, something Juicy – or even Filthy. It’s hard not to chafe at the degradation of the term, which is technically reserved for members of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture (houses that create made-to-order pieces for private clients, amongst other criteria). Looking at creations recently sent down the runways, it’s sad to think artisanal techniques like hand beading may not survive in a world of rhinestoned terry sweatsuits.
But in fact, the handmade movement is ever gaining steam with the support of many bloggers. “Couture” may be associated with impossibly high prices, but in your own hands it’s an affordable way to obtain one-of-a-kind style. This week, review Couture Week round ups from The Well-Appointed Catwalk, La Chanelfile and more – then become your own private client, with tips from Fashion Butter, The Fashion Planner, and Twitch Vintage.
Links à la Mode: July 15th
- Blackdog Finds: A complete thrifted outfit for under $10
- Consumerism Killed My Soul: Color (and lack thereof) on the Valentino runway
- Dedicated Follower of Fashion: The future of fashion is here
- Dramatis Personae: TsuruBride’s amazing handmade animal clutches
- Eco-Fashionista: Re-fabbing a vintage Mugler find
- Fashion Butter: The cheater’s way to sew a new dress
- grechen blogs: fashion blogger bashing is everyone’s favorite sport lately…why do fashion bloggers make such easy targets?
- Handmade and Fabulous: A handmade label’s take on summer trends
- Holier than Now: Fans of Couture Week (wink)
- Independent Fashion Bloggers: Why Fashion Bloggers Should Invest in Problogger
- La Chanelfile: Astrology and Haute Couture
- MoMo Mod: Modest Beauty: Meet Miriam
- Stylish Distractions: 6 great reads for aspiring fashionistas
- Stylish Thought: Great tips for channeling your masculine side
- Sugar and Spice: Building a capsule wardrobe
- Sweet Fancy Treat: Wardrobe inspiration from Florence + The Machine
- The Fashion Planner: Rhinestone bracelet D.I.Y.
- The Very Subjective: The Couture Thing: fashion critics vs. couture
- The Well-Appointed Catwalk: Highlights from Couture Week
- Twitch Vintage: Can you turn a bridesmaid dress into something chic?
What I Wore:
IFB:
I'm really excited to announce that my post Ring Toss was included in IFB's Links à la Mode! I'm sure most of you know of or are on IFB (if not, it's basically a social networking site for fashion bloggers). I'm so glad that I submitted my link this week! It was totally on a whim...
Check out my and all the other great links below:
Links à la Mode : The IFB Weekly Roundup: June 10
Fashion Blogger’s Delight
Edited by Jennine/IFBAfter a small hiatus of Links à la Mode it was great to revisit all the wonderful links submitted to the community each week. As bloggers grow, so do concerns about growing pains. Sugar & Spice talks about bridging the gap between her online identity and real life one, Retro Chick ponders the pros and cons of niche blogging and Miss Vinyl Ahoy shares tips protecting your content with a Creative Commons license. But that’s not all… there are loads of interviews from Fasshionaburu meets Rachel Roy and M.I.S.S. interviews a vintage vixen for a stunning video (try saying that 3x). All a great mix, so grab a cuppa tea and enjoy!
Images via Poetic & Chic, Confessions of a Fashion Editor, Parker + Muse, and M.I.S.S.
Links à la Mode : June 10th
- 365 Fashion Rehab – Lookbook #1-White Blouse 4 Ways
- a la Modest – The Invisibility Cloak: The Desire to Be Noticed
- c u f f i n g t o n – Easy, inexpensive tricks in wearing your chic flats without socks and not succumbing to blisters and calluses.
- Confessions of a Fashion Editor – Playing ‘Dress’ Up
- Dedicated Follower of Fashion – Prized! – Win a T-Minx Cropped Tee!
- Fasshonaburu – Interviews the glamorous, yet down to Earth, Rachel Roy!
- Fete a Fete – iPad Leather Covers from April in Paris
- For Those About To Shop – Plus-size Fashion Good For Business
- Holier Than Now – Shoes You Can Use
- Independent Fashion Bloggers – Are Bloggers Getting Stressed?
- kaKofonie Of si(gh)lenS – Interview with Heather Martin of mono
- M.I.S.S. – Follow the Leader, Episode #1–Vintage Vandalizm
- mimosas in bed – SF indie mart
- Miss Vinyl Ahoy – Protecting your blog and copyright
- Parker Muse – Interview with Felice Lee’s Wabi Sabi
- Poetic & Chic – The Great Shoe Wake
- Retro Chick – Don’t Box Me In
- Return to Sender: A Fat Girl's Letters to the World – Urban Outfitters: Eat Less. Actually, just Shut up.
- Style Eyes Fashion Blog – Age Appropriate Dress
- Stylish Distractions – Ring Toss
- Sugar and spice and all things nice: – I write a fashion blog… And I’m proud of it.
- the Citizen Rosebud – the Bobby Burns
- The Coveted – Late Night Drugstore Haul
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