Nothing 2 Wear will have a fashion trend 2013 review coming soon, but for now check out my article from last week about SWANTS, the newest fashion trend to go viral.
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Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Something To Keep You Fashionably Informed This Holiday Season
Nothing 2 Wear will have a fashion trend 2013 review coming soon, but for now check out my article from last week about SWANTS, the newest fashion trend to go viral.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Links a la Mode: May 2, 2013
"If you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all"Last week I briefly discussed fashion bloggers who don't seem to think twice before they speak. Cursing and insulting readers and other fashion bloggers online is not the best way to maintain a faithful following of readers, and its the best way to loose credibility online.
Not one to dwell on the negative I tried to counterbalance with some positive quotes about fashion. If you didn't get a chance to read the post then check it out below, along with the others chosen by IFB as part of their weekly round up.
Enjoy, and happy Friday:)
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
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Links a la Mode: April 25th 2013
Hey there, I have something very serious to share with everyone...
Apparently IFB didn't judge when I revealed my most embarrassing photo's, and they chose my post as part of their weekly round up. Feel free to check it out below and please also take some time to peruse the other awesome blogs in their list.
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, hand stamped jewellery, and shirt dyeing project for you!
Links à la Mode: April 25th, 2013
- A LITTLE TOO MUCH: What would Kate do? : The demise of personal style
- An Old Story: 5 Ways To Wear: Red Jacquard Dress
- Chelsea Tanisha: How to Declutter, Revamp, and Organize Your Closet
- Couture crush: Under eye bags are cute ?
- DIY Dyonne: DIY Metal Stamped Jewelry Tips
- Incognito: Fighting black people's hair misconceptions
- Lolieshopping: Surviving High Heels
- Nothing to Wear: Don't Be A Poser: on being yourself when blogging
- once upon a time there was a girl: Galliano on the Mend?
- Real Girl Glam: 3 Steps to Gorgeous Legs
- Sophisticated Lace: Headphones for the Classy Girl
- Style Bizzare: The Shallow and the Conscious: a Fashion Blog Debate
- Style Curated: Fashion & Foraging = Food for Thought
- STYLENYLON: DIY Tutorial - How To Make a Wildflower Crown
- Tailor Spy: Boring shirt...no more!
- That Sassy Girl: Hitting the beach? Find the perfect Swimsuit
- Under a Veil: Your ultimate guide for a Modest Summer by farfetch.com
- Wild Beauty World: The Future is Now: 3 Predictions for Your Skincare Routine
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Links a la Mode: April 18 2013
I never knew my struggle with styling my own hair and throwing make up on like a drunk monkey was a common stress point until I blogged about it last week. Thanks for all the comments and thank you IFB for choosing my post as part of your weekly round up.
Just so you know, I have continued with the hair, make up and manicure DIY and I have an update coming for you all very soon...stay tuned.
In the mean time please check out the links below for some good reads :)
Anna Lou Eliott: 3 ways to wear white: for day, night and work
Attire Club: What We Can Learn From Superheroes
Cosmolawitan: Dove: Empowering Women With Its Ad Campaigns
Dressed up on a cloudy day: How to Combine Colors : Analogous Colors
Fashion is Evolution: 4 Tips for Pushing Yourself to Achieve Your Creative Goals
Fashion Moriarty: Are female politicians reduced to what they wear?
Hey Mishka: 5 Globally Conscious Festive Accessories For Summer
HH Designs: Glamping: My Overall Lack of Roughing It...
Lara Lizard: Test : Are you the cutest creature of the social media?
Incognito: On how Man Repeller got me thinking about fashion in Japan
Modestelle: Mercedes Benz Australia Review 2013-2014
Mis Papelicos: My 6 Easy Steps to Happiness
Nothing to wear: The Rookie Department: Hair Styling For Beginners
Runway to Style: 7 Style Guidelines To Look Your Best at Prom and More
Style Bazaar: Blogging: How important is your location?
The Curatorial: Vale Jewelry: Algorithms and Delicate Jewelry
Undercover Dress Up: Interview with lolita icon Emilka P.
We Are Ready Made: Irreverent Youth
Wild Beauty World: War Paint
Youth Savage: Fashion Blogging vs. the World
Just so you know, I have continued with the hair, make up and manicure DIY and I have an update coming for you all very soon...stay tuned.
In the mean time please check out the links below for some good reads :)
Links à la Mode: April 18th
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Links a 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
- Attire Club: 12 Facts About Haute Couture
- Cheap 'n' Chic Living: DIY Better Pics from Your Camera Phone
- City of Gentleman: Blue Blazer
- Empathetically Elle: 3 Reasons Why It's Great to Be a Fashion Blogger
- In Jackie's Shoes: Pastels in The City
- Inspirations and Celebrations: How to Dress Casual for Work
- Laughing Latte: First Trimester Style
- Nothing to Wear: 3 Ways to Wear a Chambray Shirt
- Primped and Primed: Trending: Holographic
- Pop Culture du Jour: Fashion Card Collectables
- Post Modern Royalty: Paper Tigress
- Shoe Pendant: How to Feel Good: Ladies Guide
- The Fashion Style: Trends Mixing Prints
- The In Club: Why I Haven't Read Mens Fashion Magazines
- TLV Beauty: Best Body Treatments
- Tobruck Avenue: Feeling Green
- Two Take on Style: 5 Things for Spring
- We Are Ready Made: The Importance of Dots
- Wild Beauty World: Beautiful People: Hedy Lamarr
- Wishing for Chanel: Fashion Week Show Spaces
Monday, March 18, 2013
Join the Club
How today's female power
house bloggers inspired me to begin writing my very own fashion blog.
I have a confession to
make, throughout my teenage years I developed a habit of going to great lengths
to ensure I was never photographed in the same outfit twice. It started when I
began going to clubs with my friends on the weekends. Along with our fake I.D’s,
we would bring along our cameras and chronicle our “look” for the evening. I
carefully choose outfits for every club outing, and would hit up the mall the
day before for a new shirt or halter top. I wore what I now call “disposable
clothing” because it was so cheap and flimsy it would either fall apart after
one wash or cease to be appealing after one ware. Over the years I thankfully
grew out of this phase of partying till the break of dawn and wearing short
skirts, but never got over my fear of being caught, or god forbid photographed
in the same outfit twice.
Last spring while Facebook
creeping I noticed one of my friends had “Liked” a page belonging to a cute looking
fashion blogger, the page was The Chriselle Factor. I had
never previously read her blog, but the beautiful shots of Chriselle in gorgeous clothing and AMAZING
shoes definitely caught my attention. I spent several hours on her blog
checking out her outfits and reading her posts and I quickly became a fan. Ever
since that day I maintained a steady list of my favourite fashion bloggers and
have diligently read their blogs single every morning.
The source of inspiration
for me was how these young ladies (they are all MUCH younger than me, and very
successful mind you) had a steady stream of amazing outfits that they concocted
by incorporating and recycling key items from their wardrobe several times
over. They were doing what I had avoided for years and looked fabulous and
flawless all the while. Their message to their readers was to invest in better
quality items that can be worn over and over and over, to be true to yourself
and not a slave to fashion trends, and to put yourself out there and always exude
confidence, for me this was impossible to ignore.
Furthermore, if they could
wear the same pair of Current Elliot jeans 5 times in one month and still
engage thousands of readers with every post, then so could I. This wasn't where
I decided to start my own blog, but rather where I decided to be more creative
in the way I dressed myself and the items I purchased. These young women who
own the fashion blogs I read have a daily message to be confident and love yourself,
and I fully approve.
The turning point was when I
discovered The Man Repeller aka Leandra, the quirky, well dressed lover of layers and self deprivation, not to mention insanely talent writer became as I am sure she has for many other girls out there, a role
model and someone who I wished I could be friends with. It’s obvious this chick
is well educated and super confident and for me that was the most inspirational
blog I could have discovered. After
several months of laughing my ass off to her every word I decided to begin my
own blog.
Having survived 7 years of University and post grad studies I luckily
came out with what I believe to be a semi-decent writing style and ability to
put my thoughts down on paper. Writing had always been a favourite past time of mine
and was my favourite element of all my schooling. Having a blog and using it as
an outlet to express my thoughts on fashion seemed like a no brainer.
Sometimes fashion and women
are not taken seriously where intellect is concerned. I maintain that fashion shouldn't be taken too seriously, but women; we should be. These days, a well-dressed
woman doesn't necessarily equal an intelligent woman but sadly, an image of a
woman dressed to the nines, hair and make-up done often brings on stereotypes
of a ditsy, self-centred girl who only cares about whether or not you noticed
her new pair of shoes. While I do love shoes there is much more to me than
that, and there is much more to every woman. Judging someone based on the way
they dress is a critical mistake I believe a lot of people make on a daily
basis. I can now chalk up my obsession with never wearing the same outfit twice
to a simple lack of confidence. As a teenager this is typical, but some adult
women struggle with confidence issues their entire life, and that’s just not
cool.
Some fashion blogs are
really awesome at drawing attention to these issues, while also throwing in
some shopping tips, fun collages and funny stories, and that is precisely what
I want my blog to be. I started my blog three months ago and didn't tell a
single friend or family member because I was afraid of having my writing judged,
but when I finally let the world (the Facebook and Twitter world at least) know that
I had been putting a ton of effort into my little blog it was worth it.
Last week I read an on-line article that focused on “exposing” all of the events in which Kate; the Duchess
of Cambridge re-wore and recycled an item from her wardrobe. Apparently she
wore the same trench coat three times over the past year, which I found to be
humorous because like most of you I am sure, I wear the same coat every single
day from November to March. What does it say when we are obsessed with picking apart Kate’s every outfit, so she wore the same coat twice, you've got to be kidding
me? Royalty, they are just like us! Young women need positive role models who are
going to tell them to ignore this rhetoric and just be themselves. Not everyone
can afford 365 trench coats, and while Kate actually can she also chooses not
to. I believe this is something great she is doing for today’s young girls who
are watching her every move and trying to emulate her in any way possible. My
support for this kind of thinking about fashion is precisely why I own this
blog, and hopefully also why you are reading this :)
And in case you are
wondering why exactly I chose that particular picture for this post, the short
version of the story is that red dress was purchased for a friend’s bridal
shower this past summer, and was then re-worn to another bridal shower last
month, yup, I believe I have overcome my fear, and yes I was photographed at
both events and there is a trail of evidence up on Facebook.
~ This post was written and
submitted to IFB as part of their IFB Project #87: Why Did You Start Your Blog? ~
Friday, February 15, 2013
Links à la Mode: Feb 14th 2013
Two weeks ago I discovered the fantasmic (yes that is a word I made up) IFB site while on my lunch break, I immediately registered and began networking with other community members and scouring the many, many posts for tips on how to become a better fashion blogger. I also submitted my Dirty Thirty post to their weekly Links a la Mode forum, and as luck would have it my post was one of the 20 chosen for Feb 14th. I guess I did get a Valentine's Day gift after-all ;) I encourage everyone to check out the 20 links below and enjoy a good read, supporting other's with your same dream is the most humble thing you can do, and it doesn't hurt that you can enjoy a good laugh, learn something you already didn't know, and pick up some killer fashion tips along the way
Happy reading
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Love, Prints & Inspired Style
Edited By: Taylor Davies
This week’s IFB Links a la Mode round up is a mish-mash of things that have me feeling very inspired on this Valentine’s Day. Some posts are about love and love stories (talk about fashionable couples!) some are all about amazing prints, and some are drawing inspration from cult classic films (Clueless!) and chic new exhibits in New York. Enjoy the round up and have a love-filled day!
Links à la Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup: February 14th
- 5 Dimes For 9 Lives: ’As If’ Clueless-Inspired Post
- Anjelais: Tomboy Aeternus: A Style Journey
- Cosmolawlitan: I’ll Pass – Some Labels Skipping New York Fashion Week
- Elegant Idiosyncracy: Confessions of a Fashion Obsessed Art Student
- Fashion Moriarty: The Fetishisation of Youth in Fashion
- Floral Mess: 5 Ways To Mix Prints
- Flounces and Flashes: Oscar De La Renta Gives Galliano A Comeback
- House of Jeffers: IFB Conference February 2013
- IFB: Amy Odell Asks Jennine Jacob & Others About ‘Finding The Next Bryanboy’
- Informed Style: Fashion Love Stories Pt. 1
- Miss City Chic: DIY Simple Tassel Bracelet
- Nothing to Wear: Dirty Thirty
- Style Curated: Shoe Obsession: A Preview
- Style Sizzle: Embrace Spring’s Fashion Trends Without Spending A Dime
- River City Chic: A Girly-Girl’s Guide to Leather
- Runway To Style: Victoria Beckham’s Lengthy Sensuality
- TLV Birdie: Live it Local #9: Black & White By Castro
- The PhotoGramps: Tribal on Trial
- Undercover Dress Up Lover: Snakes
- What Would You Wear If: …You Were A Hitchcock Heroine
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