Summer Staples

Edited by Jennine

In the midst of Summer many of us take refuge by the fan and some of us miraculously make do with the heat in all but the best ways. In this roundup we’ve got Summer Festival tips on Unfunded, Hong Kong Fashion Geeks Resort Redux, Krislyn’s chic summer essentials, Fashion Cent’s essential white jackets. And on the indie front Dramatis Personae finds eco friendly clothing for people of all sizes, and Oh Canada…Tatiana’s showcases Canadian Indie Designers. And last but not least… Twins… mode.ulation wonders if are they the modelings industries next new thing?

Links à la Mode : July 9th

♥ 39th and Broadway – AMAZINGLY Stupid Fashionistas?
♥ A Few Goody GumDrops – Look Tres Chic with Tres Sleek!
♥ Broke & Beautiful – ECIG: Abigail Glaum-Lathbury
♥ Confessions of a Fashion Editor – Beauty kills… beauty, Rant, bebo
♥ dramatis personae – Eco-Friendly Clothing Options For All Sizes
♥ Fashion Cents – Summer Staple — The White Jacket
♥ Fashion is My Crush – DIY Embellished Heels
♥ Fashion Pulse Daily – Givenchy Beauty Set Giveaway
♥ Felicia Sullivan – first look: leanne marshall’s bluefly collaboration
♥ Hong Kong Fashion Geek – Buying Time: Resort Redux
♥ Hot Beauty Health – Become An Elle Video Star!
♥ Independent Fashion Bloggers – So You Want a Review Sample
♥ Krislyn Diaries – DIY: how to dress summertime chic pt. 2
♥ mode.ulation – Model Moment: Fashion takes double
♥ Retro Chick – Spectacular!! Spectacular!! Burlesque Event in Cambridge
♥ Style Symmetry – Mix and Match Polka Dots for a Fun Retro Vibe
♥ Tatiana Supports the Arts – Indie Designer Spotlight: Canadian Edition
♥ THE COVETED – Interview with Astronomically talented Julie Eilenberger at Berlin Fashion Week
♥ Think Thru Fashion – A Search for the Longest Lasting Lip Color
♥ Unfunded – Der Festival
♥ Work Chic – Win a Scarf from The Vintage Scarf!

Enjoy the weekend, cher! I know I’ll be enjoying mine…

The first few times I saw the United Nude Mono Jane, I didn’t really pay it any attention; it wasn’t until the adorable Alix Rose posted them (in Ashe friendly colors, natch!) that I took notice.  And how could I not?  It seems with all the comments she garnered, that I wasn’t the only one struck by this playful shoe….

The Mono Jane has “perfect summer shoe” written all over it: vibrant colors, playful style, lightweight materials, with a cute peep-toe and contrasting mary jane strap. Not to mention, the wedge heel is perfect for trapsing through fresh grass!

It’s really the colors that did me in though… do I love the cobalt? or the magenta? perhaps the grey, the turquoise, the pink? Gah.

As an added bonus, the EVA material is considered a more eco-friendly shoe material than many other products.  Because it doesn’t use chlorine in its production, it’s decomposition is considered less toxic, and EVA is a primary material used in vegan shoes.  Stylish AND with a heart of gold!

Looks like the “shoe” aspect of my birthday list just grew a bit more… le sigh… (but who is really surprised?)

While Etsy didn’t have exactly what I was looking for, I did find some great options for sellers who make custom-sized, eco-friendly clothing (that isn’t creepy, matronly hippie wear!).

First up, is the glorious Sandmaiden, who I’ve shared before. While Sandmaiden focuses on beautiful lounge/sleepwear, I think there are some great pieces that can be utilized in your regular wardrobe… Pieces like this flutter sleeve wrap top are both stylish, comfortable, and ready-to-wear anywhere.

Another great seller is Bobelly, who specializes in those great basics: leggings, panties, with scatterings of dresses, skirts, and more. She’s willing to make up to 52″ (in hip or bust), and has an amazing selection of colors. Where American Apparel fails me, I’m happy to know where I can get colored leggings (especially great during cold, Midwestern winters!) in my size.

Bobelly Olive Soy & Organic Cotton Leggings

Ella Phante Creations has, in addition to her normal line, a line of custom creations in organic fabrics. Each item uses a wide range of measurements, to ensure a perfect fit to your fabulous body. Her designs are vibrant and cute, each reminisce of the pieces you’d find that adorable boutique downtown, but aren’t designed to fit ANYONE… This Hello Sailor dress is just adorable, and sure to win many hearts on shore leave!

As independent design continues to grow, and the desire for fashionable organic clothing grows with it, there are sure to be countless more designers opening up to serve this market. I personally can’t wait to see what else pops up!

♥ Massage, Manicure & Pedicure ♥ Joan Holloway red hair (or pink hair!) ♥ Lelo Nea ;) ♥ Shiny new shoes (Fluevogs!) ♥ Too many Hayden Harnett purses ♥ Fanciful new hair pieces ♥ Asymmetrical chunky necklaces ♥ New work shirts from B&Lu ♥ New bras and undies ♥ Guides to start planning the Eastern Block tour! ♥ A ceramic flat iron ♥ Sandmaiden pajamas! ♥ My darling Atomic Sean’s Lacey Painting *swoon*

The Whole Woman

Edited by Debutante Clothing

I love being a woman. I love that we can have the best of both worlds – being fun and feminine and a successful career women. This week, I’ve selected a round up of links that really represents the whole woman. From being natural and vulnerable enough to go without make-up as Style Symmetry does in her beautiful post, to The Demoiselles’ post about breaking body image and fashion rules. And for those of us that are caught up in this difficult job-seeking market, there are even work fashion posts from Work Chic and Fasshonaburu. But we can’t be so serious all the time right? So for us women just needing a fun and frivolous escape, there are loads of fashion finds and even some giveaways to help us bask in our glorious womanhood. Enjoy!

Links à la Mode : July 2nd

♥ Bobbins And Bombshells: – finds the perfect vintage items for a picnic!
♥ Bonne Vie: – Jesica Milton – a few quick questions with a local designer (and some down to earth advice for aspiring fashion designers)
♥ Breakfast at Saks: – interviews Dana-Maxx about Betsey Johnson, Marc Jacobs, and her new F/W collection “Sex, Love, and Heartbreak”
♥ Clutch 22: – Exclusive sneak peek at I Heart Norwegian Wood for Shrimpton Couture collection!
♥ Daisy Fairbanks: – Farewell to Farrah, Style Icon
♥ Debutante Clothing: – Sail Away with Vintage Sailboat finds
♥ Dramatis Personae: – shares the Alice & Isa Boutique, showcasing the best of independent San Francisco designers.
♥ Fabulous Finds and Co.: – Glam rock gals that have a serious talent in spotting the latest trends and creating them.
♥ Fashion Fight Club: – New Legal Troubles for Forever 21 and the Bill Status of the Design Piracy Prohibition Act
♥ Fashion Is the Best Medicine: – Revisiting some of the trends Michael Jackson started, and no, they’re not exclusively fashion trends.
♥ Fasshonaburu: – Afraid of losing your job? Boost job security by builidng your work wardrobe!
♥ fête à fête: – Take care of your skin – organic sun care from Juice Beauty
♥ Mademoiselle Robot: – The Summer holidays are here so I compiled some useful packing tips!
♥ Mystery Creature: – Getting inspired – can work-wear look cool?
♥ Retro Chick: – Something Old Something New: Oxfam launches DIY competition with celebrity stylist Mrs Jones
♥ Style Symmetry: – Going Make Up Less in support of all womens natural beauty!
♥ Super Kawaii Mama: – The Fabulous World of the Himegyaru
♥ The Coveted: – Win a par of We Love Colors Tights!
♥ The Demoiselles: – Calling all extremists! Jennifer Nicole tells us all why, in fashion, being “normal” is a bad thing.
♥ Think Thru Fashion: – Farrah Fawcett’s Fashion Lives On: Spring trends reflect the iconic 70s style of the Charlie’s Angels actress.
♥ Work Chic: – We show how you can incorporate vintage dresses into your work attire with our new video style series!