Being Coveted

I started this blog in July of 2007.  Another blog started that year was The Coveted.

I found Jennine's site not too long after that and have been a loyal and inspired reader ever since.  Over the years we've become friends and I've been a happy supporter of her site, her huge undertaking of creating Independent Fashion Bloggers, her new site Eat, Sleep, Denim and her success with each of these endeavors.

Jennine is an amazing force in the online fashion community and is truly unique. The Coveted in the name in fashion blogging.  If you don't know her site or IFB you shouldn't or couldn't be involved in fashion.

But just last week I saw a slew of tweets from the fashion press linking to a new site using the Twitter handle of @coveteddotcom and I was totally confused.  I didn't know Jennine was starting a new site (one that actually reminded me of Style Like U) so I sent her a quick tweet.

Imagine my shock and dismay when I heard it was a new site with obviously very well connected founders who had purchased the name and were getting the benefits of Jennine's four years of hard work by leveraging her name!

These founders do not believe there was any confusion between the two sites and have also threatened to sue Jennine if she or her supporters discuss this issue. Finding that preposterous, Rachel from The Greyest Ghost and I are promoting a petition to show that Yes, we were confused by this and feel that they, as the new arrival, should change their name.

This could happen to any blogger site but we need to be strong as a community and show them that this is very very wrong.  Please go and sign the petition and add any comments.  Rally!

Sign here to support the original

The Coveted and Jennine!

Links à la Mode: August 19th

Before you splurge for Fall, read a blog or two

Edited by: Marie Denee of "The Curvy Fashionista by Marie Denee" The Curvy Fashionista.

Last week, Links à la Mode fashioned a roundup of the latest fashion perspectives and trends for the anticipation of another highly anticipated Fall. With the "September" editions landing on our doorsteps and Mercedes Benz Fashion Week right around the corner, we brace our pocketbooks for the damage it is about to endure. Whether the latest developments in plus size fashion, a Brazilian blowout, or style inspirations, this week's links act as a guide of both inspiration and aspirations to Fall fashion. Before we delve into snatching up the latest "it" items from our secret wish (lust) list, below are a few must reads from the intuitive fashion bloggers who share their insights of what to expect from fashion, head to toe.

Links à la Mode: August 19th

• All Tumble Down- Focusing on style "best practices"; what we do well instead of what we don't
  
• Amanda Lee- 6 Great Ways to Repurpose Your Clothing


• Beyond Fabric- Tips on size and fit for menswear


• Chic Steals- Street Style the New Determinate of Cool? The Evolution of the Girl Next Door as Style Icon


• Dramatis Personae- Style on the Run Guest Post: Fall Lust List


• Fashion Cents- wants to make sure you don't break any vows. Get 3 tips on what to wear to a wedding this season


• Fashion Pulse Daily- Dana Lorenz, designer of Fenton Fallon Jewelry, oversees a blogger DIY jewelry session in her Lower East Side Boutique
  
• Fete a Fete- Review of Givenchy's new Blooming Fall 2010 makeup collection


• Independent Fashion Bloggers: How Does the Coach Poppy Project Benefit Bloggers?


• Just B- B Deceived: Handbags in disguise


• Lovely and Lavish- Fall 2010 RTW: the Worst Accessories!


• Manda Bear- Sally Hansen Limited Edition Xtreme Wear Nail Polishes - Reviews, Swatches and a Giveaway


• Mrs. Bossa Does the Do- Autumn's a-comin', and brings with it our perennial love of heritage chic - dig out your sequins and tweed, ladies...


• RetroChick- 5 ways to update your wardrobe for next to nothing


• Return to Sender- A fabulous interview with fat acceptance advocate, and author of FAT!So?, Marilyn Wann and her view on "fashion."


• Shoe Day Dreams- Skin Secrets - maintenance is key over the long-haul.


• Style Eyes Fashion- Fashion bloggers and consumerism - how fashion bloggers are discouraging consumerism and encouraging sustainable style


• Style Wax Poetic - 10 to die for shoes All Under $100.


• The Curvy Fashionista- Plus size indie label, Jibri gives the Curvy.Confident.Chic Fashionistas a tease with her Fall 2010 collection


• The Coveted- Blown away by the Brazilian Blowout


• Watch this Place- Dark, but don't let it be dreary... how to wear Autumn's dark colors without looking drab.

Links à la Mode: August 12th

Fast Forward to Fall

Edited by: Florrie Clarke of Intrinsically Florrie.

The trends for the coming months were dictated back on the catwalks in February, but now as September draws closer it's time to get our teeth into them and have a good hard think about those all important autumn buys. Particularly seeing as while I type this the weather is strongly urging me towards a winter wardrobe.

This week's links both look to winter and bask in the remaining sun. We look at a fashion interpretation of the current oil spill disaster (intelligent or tasteless?), are inspired by gorgeous fashion illustrations and a chain bag DIY, debate the history of the 'prep' look and think about how all our choices determine our body shape.

Links à la Mode: August 16th

• a la modest: High-waisted jeans (a.k.a. mom jeans) are back in vogue!


• Beautifully Invisible: Steven Meisel's Water & Oil: Social Commentary or Tasteless Fashion?


• Beyond Fabric: On men bags


• Dramatis Personae: Gilda Su announce Revasseur & Pre-Fall 2011 Lookbook.
  
• Embracing Style: How to make your own chain bag!


• Fete a Fete: Review of Guerlain's new 68 Champs-Elysees fall 2010 makeup collection:


• For Those About To Shop: Katharine Hamnett is the mother of eco-fashion and believes consumers have the power to change the world


• Independent Fashion Bloggers: Can you Kickstart a New Career With Crowdfunding?


• Intrinsically Florrie: Dream dress and dream shoes- the fairytale look


• Kyoto Maiko: You Can't Buy "Prep," But You Can Own It...


• Miss Jones & Me: Roll into the Wild Woolly West: A focus on Fall transition pieces because the temperature can't drop soon enough!


• My Closet in Sketches: A hand drawn interpretation of the magic of white jeans (from the Gap men's department, to boot!).


• Vogue Gone Rogue: tuscan vineyards and teal rompers. A lighthearted outfit post inspired by Tuscan countryside and wine.


• Rags to Reverie: Sarah Mower's Fashion Illustrations for Vogue China and Vogue Nippon


• Retro Chick: A very modern vintage manicure


• Shoe Daydreams: Where do you draw the line with knocks-offs... what about when a blogger favorite retailer is doing it?


• Shoeper Woman: Why does no one dress up any more?


• Style Eyes: How to jump right out of a style rut - some ideas on how to look and feel great


• Stylin' Girl: Kristen McMenamy. Collages & trivia about a timeless fashion icon!


• The Demoiselles: What would you sacrifice for a more "fashion-friendly" body?


• The Simply Luxorious Life: A dream of a shopping list for the fall fashions - staples that will enhance any woman's wardrobe.

American Express Blogger Meet-up at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week

On Friday I had the opportunity to spend time in person with some of my favorite bloggers in the American Express Tent Lobby Lounge and the Skybox.

Typically these venues are used to provide some amazing card member Fashion Week experiences, but in conjunction with the IFB Blogger Conference, a few of us were able to check the space out, have some refreshments and spend an hour with Fern Mallis, who is the Senior VP of IMG Fashion which is the company that puts on Fashion Week.



It was a great opportunity to ask her some questions about the future of fashion and Fashion Week, especially as it is moving to Lincoln Center next season, access to the shows and her thoughts on traditional versus new media.



We all were live tweeting using #amexMBFW to track the comments so you can check them out too.



There were some good questions asked, such as how can we bloggers help to educate designers on the value of blog coverage and why is the venue moving (more size, better access were the main reasons!)



And of course lots of photos were taken!

It was a great opportunity to see the space, talk with Fern and connect with other bloggers. It really showed how smart and savvy these writers are.

It gives me great hope, especially as Fern said she would be checking out the sites of the attendees, that the independent media's influence will continue to grow. I also think its important for these companies and brands to know how passionate these writers are and that they can provide just smart, comprehensive and influential coverage for the shows. Continue to provide us with access and we will give you smart coverage and a real passion for Fashion.

IFB Links a la Mode - January 28, 2010

A Touch of Frivolity

Edited by Retro Chick

It’s been a long time since pay day and this weeks Links à la Mode brings a touch of much needed frivolity as we crawl into the second month of a new decade. Idiosyncratic Style takes Scooby Doo’s Velma as her style inspiration, Dirty Hems is inspired by dolls houses and Ode to Awe shows off her leopard print nails. Want something for nothing? A few Goody Gumdrops has an Aspinall of London bag to giveaway and Retro Chick (that’s me!) has 2 Valentine goodie bags to giveaway worth over £100 each. We’ve also got some great designer interviews and some practical advice.

On a more sober note there’s some timely tips from Sway, Sway, Sway! on how you can continue to donate to Haiti without getting scammed, Shoe Daydreams discusses Tanya Golds “Why I hate Fashion” article and Ventures of Jenn shares her opinions on the body image debate.

Bring on February!

Note from Editor : Please be sure to check out the IFB Conference at NYFW : Evolving Influence

Links à la Mode: January 28th

• 39th and broadway – 5 Questions To Ask Before Beginning a Career in Fashion


• A Few Goody GumDrops – A Few Goody Gumdrops and Aspinal of London are Giving away an ever-so chic and sophisticated beige patterned skin clutch!


• Analogue Chic – Looking good while doing stuff – braving the weather and the commute with a sense of style.


• Bonne Vie – Invest in Quality Denim; featuring How-To Tips from Denim Debutante


• Cafe Fashionista – Style Secrets: Cowboy Boots Made Classy


• Cindy Whitehead – The Modern Snow Bunny


• Denim Debutante – Aeropostale Gives Back with Teens for Jeans Campaign


• dirty hems. – In the Dollhouse – Miniature inspiration and a teeny resulting DIY


• Dramatis Personae – a feature & interview with the designer behind i am dorkas


• Fasshonaburu – I challenge myself to follow my own dress code regulations in order to wow up my day to day ensembles.


• fête à fête – Clarins debuts first certified organic beauty soap


• Idiosyncratic Style – Inspired by the sartorially underrated Velma Dinkley.


• Independent Fashion Bloggers – IFB Presents : Evolving Influence Conference NYFW 2010


• kaKofonie Of si(gh)lenS – Interview with Janeane Marie Ceccanti


• Ode to Awe – I review Minx Nails, plus my glamourous Russian Garnet cocktail ring


• Oranges and Apples – Vintage teenage hair inspiration


• Retro Chick – Valentines Day is on it’s way and Retro Chick has 2 goodie bags worth over £100 each to give away to help you celebrate!


• Shoe Daydreams – Fashion Influences (?)


• Style Eyes Fashion Blog – I have avoided eco and ethical fashion in the past because of the price but I have just discovered it is affordable and stylish.


• Style Symmetry – How to Choose Items at a Clothing Swap Party


• Sway Sway Away! – A passionate plea from a member of the global community to her fashionable brothers and sister: help Haiti!


• THE COVETED – Suzy Menkes, Facehunter, LeMads & The Coveted talk about fashion blogs


• ventures of jenn – on body issues

IFB Links a la Mode - November 26th, 2009

Beyond Fashion

Edited by Retro Chick

This weeks Links à la Mode blows away any preconceived ideas of the narcissistic fashion blogger posting endless outfit photos and magazine shoots by covering a huge array of topics. Ranging from Dream Sequins whimsical birthday tea party to High Fashion Girls detailed examination of racism in fashion magazines, these posts demonstrate what we’re capable of and the communities we can build.

Of course, being fashion bloggers there are also some great outfits to be found and our bloggers this week have looked at: movies, from Bollywood to Sci fi; their pyjama drawers; and even their cleaning cupboard in their ceaseless search to bring you fashion inspiration.

As ever there’s many more exciting links on the original forum thread

Enjoy!

Links à la Mode : November 26th

• British Style Bloggers – Intrinsically Florrie on British Style Bloggers on how you can support the lovely Luella brand in it’s time of need


• Dream Sequins – The stylish guests at a virtual birthday tea party (Part 2)!!


• Fashion X K8 – The Fashion Blogging community being analoguous to “The Girls” in Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof


• FashionHippo – Best Organic Lip Balms: 6 Natural Picks to Nourish Your Pout


• Fete a fete – Guerlain’s Imperial Holiday makeup collection review


• High Fashion Girl – Racism & Fashion


• Idiosyncratic Style – Idiosyncratic Style dares you to re-think the possibilities of Pajamas outside the house


• In Life and In Fashion – How to dress with Bollywood Flair


• Lillys Roses – The new charity tshirts by TV-Star C.F. for the eco label armeangels


• M.I.S.S. – She’s Crafty: DIY First Place Ribbon Accessories


• Mariels Castle – Are we trully free when it comes to our fashion choices?


• Oranges and Apples – What are charity shops for? Thoughts sparked by Mary Portas’ new Save the Children shop


• Prom Mafia – Happy Accident: How to bleach fun designs on your clothes


• Quirky Fashion – Movies that Inspired Fashion


• Retro Chick – Buy Audrey Hepburns Wardrobe


• Shoe Daydreams – Why Knock-offs are Bad for the Soul


• Style on a String – Confessions of an UGG Lover and Wearer (but only indoors!)


• THE COVETED – Coach Holiday : Review & Giveaway!


• The Demoiselles – Wing Tips: Finding a Tailor


• Work Chic – Win a Sondra Roberts SR squared Shopper tote!

IFB Links a la Mode - November 19th, 2009

Food for Thought

Edited by Ashe Mischief

This is my first time editing since I wrote Good Cop/Bad Cop: Participating in Links a la Mode. Thank you all so much for making this my most pleasurable experience in editing yet!

I’m not sure if it’s because American Thanksgiving is a week away, or because the blogosphere is ablaze with Kate Mosses’ unforgettable quote, “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels,” but either way, I’ve got food on my mind. This week, you brought me the best kind of food–rich, decadent, and 100% calorie-free! That’s right–you delivered highly thoughtful posts on fashion, fashion blogging & communities, and more.

On a personal note, ferOHHHsh has asked that we share her post about her close friend’s near-fatal accident. I believe that the fashion community is one of surprising strength, dignity, caring and compassion, and that it was worth sharing. We’re sending your friend speedy thoughts for a wonderful recovery!

Links à la Mode : November 19th

• Awakened Aesthetic: – Eco-Friendly Stocking Stuffers (Part I)


• Crisis in Denim: – Crisis in Denim: I make gentle fun of a Banana Republic ‘rewards’ card I received in the mail, that seems designed to make me think I accomplished something by shopping at BR and earning ‘rewards’ points, by riffing on the president’s Yes We Can slogan.


• dramatis personae: – the Hat’s Out of the Bag! by Michelle at Wicked Whimsy


• Fashion X K8: – The importance of Fashion Ad Campaigns and analyzing the collective subconcious of fashion consumers. I beg the question, what makes a great Fashion Ad.


• Further Ado: – With many of their paper equivalents going bust, Further Ado finds 5 great online fashion magazines to keep you satisfied.


• Grit and Glamour: – yesterday The Psychology of Lace Lace, in spite of its implied fragility, holds very special power in the sartorial world.


• Idiosyncratic Style – Infatuation List: Five Fall Fashion Favorites


• Independent Fashion Bloggers – Fashion Blogging : The Road Ahead


• kaKofonie Of si(gh)lenS: – Interview with Lauren Jones of mydearthing


• Mystery Creature: – I love vintage, I love handmade… but I don’t love Etsy, as much as I want to.


• Oranges and Apples: – What drives fashion bloggers? Oranges and Apples in the Scotsman


• Random Fashion Coolness: – Musings on the power-partnerships in the Blogosphere


• Shoe Daydreams: – Collaborations and “inspiration”


• slsvgg fashion: – An interview with Gossip Girl actress LEIGHTON MEESTER, on her style


• Somewhere over the Skyline…: – rugality? Sustainability? The Recession! – Thoughts & Recommendations on Sustainable/Vintage Lifestyles


• Super Kawaii Mama: – Meet the Dr. of Dames and her new book Our Girl’s – Aussie Pin Up’s of the 40’s & 50’s


• THE COVETED: – Benefits of Chilly Days… Coats!


• The Curvy Fashionista – Got the Plus Size Bridal Dress woes? Enter in Cc.Elaine- A studio dedicated to the Curvy.Confident.Chic. Plus Size Bride


• The New Wave: – Underwear as Outerwear: How to wear this spring’s runway trend using vintage pieces.


• The Pixelated Blonde – Fashion: it’s an individual thing – a look at how to be stylish whilst maintaining one’s individuality.


• White Rabbit: – Lookbook.nu vs. Flickr’s Wardrobe Remix – the battle of “What I wore today” sites


• Wicked Whimsy: – Rene Geneva Designs – featuring a local, woman run eco-friendly design house that makes gorgeous clothes to boot!

IFB Links a la Mode

Fashion Roller-coaster

Edited by Jennine

Wow… we’ve got an interesting bunch this week… word from fashion weeks has put us on a roller coaster from the creepy toenails on Shoe Daydreams to the stunning Alexander McQueen on ferOHHHsh, a much needed shopping bill of rights ondramatis personaeand Bay Area Style File wonders why cigarette cases are marketed to teens at Urban Outfitters. We’ve also got some new faces in our round up including one of my favorite French blogs, Morning by Foley whose beautiful photography reminds me how sweet fashion really is.

Links à la Mode : October 8th

• 39th and Broadway – Stop Glamorizing the Recession!


• Bay Area Style File – Crimes of Fashion: Chain Mess Cigarette Case


• Bobbins and Bombshells – Fashionable History: Veils


• BRICK MY LANE – The Longer Length SHOWstudio


• dramatis personae – Ashe Mischief’s Shopping Bill of Rights


• Fashion Pulse Daily – Goth Chic Rules the Runways


• ferOHHHsh – Alexander McQueen Spring 2010: McQueencaps.


• Fete a Fete – Dolce & Gabbana Fragrance Anthology


• Independent Fashion Bloggers – FTC Ruling : An Ethical Double Standard?


• Little Black Book – Velvet touch


• Morning by Foley – A beautiful afternoon with girls, a fairy and bows…


• Prom Mafia – Halloween – Recessionista Style. How to make smart and stylish choices when deciding on a Halloween costume.


• Rags to Reverie – A stunning editorial from V Magazine and how I got my copy from New York City


• Random Fashion Coolness – Garance Doré


• Retro Chick – Ethical Design Spotlight – SPUN


• Shoe Daydreams – Bad Trends in Feet – Gargoyle Toe & Clear Claws


• Style Symmetry – New divine dresser to watch out for Giant Dwarf!


• Sweet Fancy Treat – Interview: Uma Turan – Milliner


• THE COVETED – Berrylicious Colors and a New Mascara to Die For from Benefit Cosmetics


• The Curvy Fashionista – The Real Curves behind the cover of Glamour’s November Issue


• the3st – Interview with Marina Makaron

IFB Links a la Mode

Ice Cold Lemonade

Edited by Clutch 22


Compiling this week's round up of posts hit closer to home for me. I think we can all relate to the times where stress builds up and blocks inspiration. Reading each of these individually was the exact refreshment I needed (hence "lemonade"), especially with my birthday coming up next week - total outfit planning mode.

So what's in the mix? Alixrose and Decline Designs offer personal style inspirations, Fasshonaburu teaches us how to get our budget-shopping on at high-end boutique sales, hkShoeGeek talks harnesses and Fashion Consciou$ inspires by reviving the culottes trend (so cute on her).

Links à la Mode : June 25th

• 39th and Broadway: Ever wonder who really determines how your clothes fit? An interview with a technical designer


• alixrose: You have the perfect outfit, but whats the one thing that can keep it from becoming fabulous?


• A Typical Atypical: A deep dive into the reasoning behind shoe obsessions


• Awakened Aesthetic: Affordable ways to bring urban fashion into your decor without getting tacky


• Bobbins and Bombshells: Fashionable History - A look into 1920's swimwear and bathing suits.


• Bonne Vie: When Bloggers Unite - The Hotel Max Edition


• Decline Designs: Defining Your Personal Style - Having "Go-To" Outfits


• Fasshonaburu: Digging through a high end sales to find purchase-worhty pieces, and tips on how to not go over budget


• Fashion Consciou$: Fashion Flashback - Return of the culottes


• Fashion Pulse Daily: The evolution of the gladiator to the "mandiator"


• Freya: A little gown guide for your summer wedding


• hkShoeGeek: Harnesses - A collection of favorites for every style and price range


• Idiosyncratic Style: A guide for casual wedding attire


• Independent Fashion Bloggers: You just don't compare...


• Retro Chick : Mary Queen of Charity Shops - Now it's all over, some final thoughts


• Shoe Daydreams: Are you on board with the latest trend - Over The Knee boots?


• Tatiana Supports the Arts: Indie Designer Spotlight - ALEX&RA, designed by Alexandra Cipparone


• The Bare Skinny: Not everything has to be black and white - inspiration for adding color to your wardrobe


• The Coveted: Shu Uemura's inspired lashes


• Unfunded: Respect your elders - Rock the vintage!


• Work Chic: Chic hosiery options if you still have to wear them in the summer heat!

IFB Links a la Mode

International Fashion Bloggers... seriously, some of the best, most insightful, honest and real fashion coverage out there!

Links à la Mode : February 19th

Breakfast at Saks - NY Fashion Week from afar - Breakfast at Saks reviews the William Rast show

Consume or Consumed - Harnessing a Trend: Exposed Slips

Couture Allure Vintage Fashion - Dressing the Best Actress Oscar nominees in vintage.

dramatis personae - Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler: Booze, Beads, & Costumes–Experiencing Mardi Gras like a Local.

Egregiously yours - Spring look book, part one: chambray blue, luminous grey and crisp white.

fashion in my eyes - Barbie all the way!

fete a fete - shu uemura Spring Mirage mode makeup!

Independent Fashion Bloggers - PR: Frienemy or BFF?

Juicy Watermelon - Juicy Watermelon Meets Hello Kitty

Modelizing - more bergdorf loving from me

Or False Glitter - Adventures in heels too high to walk in

Retro Chick - Work, Rest & Play: Asymmetry

Shopping and Info - Shopping and Info found the English version of J Crew and loves the prices.

Solo Lisa - Danish-born, Vancouver-based designer Malene Grotrian hosts an exclusive fashion show in her studio

Studio Purpura Fashion Blog - New York Fashion Week Fall 2009 - Rouge reds, Bold Metallic Colors and Fur!

Style Amor - I GOT FIRED FROM THE FASHION INDUSTRY!: 5-Tips On How To Move On With Your Life and Career

Style Symmetry - Who doesn’t love Marilyn Monroe?

Style With Anna - Fashion Tips For The Skinny Guy

Summershoes - International Size Guide to find your right size around the internet

THE COVETED - threeASFOUR AW09/10 presentation

the musings of ondo lady - Lose yourself in Wanderland Boutique; the cool pop up store that is taking Manchester by storm.

Check them all out!

IFB Links a la Mode

This week on Links à la Mode we have an lots of lovely things… John Waters Inspiration from Mademoiselle Robot, Menswear inspiration from Solo Lisa, and if that’s too much man… 39thandbroadway contemplate equality in the fashion indsutry, and Or False Glitter talks about negative male perceptions on style… and Fete a Fete dishes out the new Spring colors from Givenchy, and reLYME dishes the new colors from Smashbox.

Links à la Mode : February 5th

39thandbroadway.com - We are fierce, fabulous, fashionable women; now show us our freakin money!

Calgary Fashion - Calgarian Up and Coming Designer raises the bar for Project Runway Canada contestants.

Couture Allure - An open letter to Blumarine about body image in their advertising.

fashion in my eyes - Tour de Paris

féte à féte - Givenchy spring beauty colors!

Independent Fashion Bloggers - IFB wants you to DRESS UP for a global soirée

Iwanttowearit. - Karl and Katsyua Kamo rock the paper and scissors for the Chanel couture show. Arts and crafts never looked so glam!

LeCityKitty - An even edgier option of blacl polish, Flatte Black by Knock Out. Oui Si Chic

Little Black Book - Exploring the fusion of fashion and music through singer songwriter Lady GaGa

Mademoiselle Robot - Worshiping John Waters & getting inspired by his films

Modelizing - bergdorf goodman 5f window display

Or False Glitter - Pondering negative male perceptions of my style!

reLYME - Smashbox’s new spring live brings out your inner muse.

Shopping and Info - Shopping and Info found Angelina Jolie’s Hippie Chic black dress for Spring 2009.

Solo Lisa y Nada Mas - Menswear-inspired looks for the ladies

Style Symmetry - Eyeliah sits for 10 artists to paint her portrait… not naked!

Style With Anna - Valentine’s Day Contest - Win This Fabulous Necklace!

Technology Starlet - Journey of a Pro Fashion Techie and her HP Mini Vivienne Tam Edition

THE COVETED - Packing light for the compulsive over packer.

the musings of ondo lady - Meet Chanel Ward, the fabulous blogger who brings us Hip Candy as well as six other blogs including Michele O. Style.

IFB Links a la Mode

Here are some great links to start your week off right

Links à la Mode :January 29th

39thandbroadway.com - Luxury fatigue is, being over it; just saying no to the latest “it” bag and no to spending half your paycheck on the newest designer labels.

A Few Goody GumDrops - A Few Goody Gumdrops glosses her pouty lips with Nars most sought after colors!

Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy - Get singing in the rain, with a free umbrella giveaway from Umbrellas.net!

Capitola Girl Jewelry Blog - Handmade (and delicious!) bites of brown…

COUTE QUE COUTE - TAKE A LOOK AT THE NEW FACE OF COÛTE QUE COÛTE!

Debutante Clothing - Interview with Antique and Vintage Jewelry Boutique PastEra.com

Dogmom’s Dish - Rain Rain Go Out And Play

fashion fille - Fashion Fille creates an inspired-by-Whitney flower headband.

fashion in my eyes - Funny fashion facts

fete a fete - Guerlain Spring 09 beauty collection!

Hello, Lover… Shoe Daydreams - Being Beautifully Green

Independent Fashion Bloggers - Announcing the IFB NYFW Event… fashion bloggers are wanted!

Juicy Watermelon - Holy Grail of Undereye Concealer - Touche Eclat from YSL - Find out why it’s worth splurging on this little gem!

Mademoiselle Robot - Getting inspired by my life in Paris while in London

Nico Assatly - Hot New Clothing Label~ Clockwise Clothing!

Poor Little Rich Girl - Really inspired by my innate hippie feelings that day but its just an outfit!

Retro Chick - Ethical ways to wear silk

Shopping and Info - Shopping and Info found Angelina Jolie’s favorite Lanvin flats on Sale PLUS Christian Louboutin flats on SALE!!!!

Style Symmetry - Eyeliah wants you to check out Emma Brown!

THE COVETED - Jennine - IFB The Coveted! Toting around the Vivienne Tam HPmini

the musings of ondo lady - Is there life after Sex and the City? Former writers, Greg Beherendt and Liz Tuccillo have proved that there is.

IFB Links a la Mode

More amazing links from some of the best writers around!

Links à la Mode: January15th

39thandbroadway.com - Why our obsession for fast fashion is causing designers to burn-out and result in less innovative wardrobe choices for you!

Breakfast at Saks - Style vs. Comfort: What to wear when you’re traveling

dramatis personae - Mischief-Managed Media: My So-Called Life…

fashion forestry - Dressing like San Francisco architecture

fashion in my eyes - For the love of shoes

fete a fete - Lia Lintern custom fitted luxe coats!

Hello, Lover… Shoe Daydreams - The famous SATC: The Movie “Something Blue” shoe is now not blue?

Hollow Star - Spring fashion trends I’m most excited about

Independent Fashion Bloggers - In the Name of the Blog

Iwanttowearit - Kids who dress themselves will make you smile. I promise.

Mademoiselle Robot - Getting summer wardrobe inspiration from Robert Mulligan’s The Man in the Moon.

Nico Assatly - Accessories Junkie

Retro Chick - Warm Chunky Knits for Work, Rest & Play

Shopping and Info - Shopping and Info loves Nicole Richie’s Balenciaga platform black boots.

Solo Lisa y Nada Mas - How to shop for a purse you’ll love

Studio Purpura - Weekly Editor’s Picks - Resolution to Ladies Pesky Fashion Issues!

Style Symmetry - Eyeliah calls skirts over dresses a trend to watch!

Style Tabloid - Staring off the New Year with work-out resolutions? Stick to your plans with the help of some cute work-out outfits inspired by your favorite celebrities!

Style With Anna - 20 Weird and Wacky Handbags

THE COVETED - How to Dress for Cold Weather

the musings of ondo lady - Ok so we had The Real OC and The Real Housewives of Orange County so make way for The Real Gossip Girls.

IFB Links a la Mode

More link-y love from Independent Fashion Bloggers. There's some great stuff here... check it out!

Capitola Girl Jewelry Blog - A little New Year’s bling…

Consume or Consumed - Gabriel Brothers Shopping: A Retrospective with Tips!

Couture Allure Vintage Fashion - Couture Allure looks at an evening gown produced from a 1954 sketch by Valentino.

Dogmom’s Dish - Review of the Thakoon for Target collection

dramatis personae - Lime Crime Review & Tutorial!

fashion in my eyes - To Russia with Love from Natalia Vodianova

Fashion Ivy - The Best & Worst Dressed For 2008

Fashion Pulse Daily - We gave the latest Norma Kamali for Wal-Mart collection a test run - read on to find out what we thought about it!

Fasshonaburu - Some tips on how to avoid going nuts on all the post-holiday “OMG we didn’t sell enough stock” sales

Hello, Lover… Shoe Daydreams - A thwarted obsession leads to a shoe customization project.

Independent Fashion Bloggers - The 2009 Calendar of Fashion Events

Mademoiselle Robot - Shoes vs trainers

only style remains the same - only style remains the same gets dressed for five different kinds of dates.

SMG - Keep your eyes on a new fresh faced model from Helsinki, Finland

Solo Lisa y Nada Mas - Lisa receives a delightful parcel in the mail a week before Christmas.

Style Discovery - Have you been to Shanghai Tang?

Style Symmetry - Eyeliah wants you to check out Fluffy’s Blog.

Stylistique - JOLIBE: New American Based Designer Crush

Summershoes - Preparations for the last night of the year, grooming yourself to be extra fabulous!

Technology Starlet - When Robot USB Memory Storage Behaves Badly

THE COVETED - They might be resolutions…

the musings of ondo lady - Ever wondered why Kate Moss is such a genius when it comes to fashion?