Links a la Mode: Beyond Fashion

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!

Rodarte for Target Sneak Peeks

Rodarte (designed by Laura and Kate Mulleavy) is coming out with a line for Target on Dec 20. I love Rodarte's ethereal, feminine pieces so am extremely excited they are doing this collaboration.

Luckymag released a sneak peek at their gorgeous slipdress. Priced at $39.99. My guess is unless this dress has sizing issues, it'll be sold out pretty quickly:

Other items which we know will be included:

Per Harper's Bazaar December Issue Page 104:
Cardigan $29.99- appears to be black, thin long sleeved cardigan
Dress $34.99 - appears to be a trompe l'oeil lace dress

Per Lucky Magazine:
Knee Highs $9.99
Leopard Print Jacket $79.99 (this will be interesting to see)

Per Elizabeth Monson at Stylecaster:
Dress $49.99 - white skeletal image on black (this is a bit too goth/Halloween for my tastes)
Top $16.99 - appears to be a simple striped bateau shirt
Vest $49.99 - furry vest (maybe faux sheepskin?)
Skirt $29.99 - looks to be tulle over a pleated navy skirt with a bit of black trompe l'oeil? lace

There will be 55 pieces in all so it's going to be an exiting launch!

AnthroSays Twitter Program

Having trouble pulling off the Anthro look? Anthropologie's twitter feed is currently responding to your fashionable questions of which one of mine was picked! All you have to do is tweet a question to #anthrosays and they will respond with a tweet and link to a facebook page with some outfitting options.

Here's some sample tweets and links from the AnthroSays topics:

1. What works with a sweater dress? Take a look: http://bit.ly/2OlJgi. Have an Anthro outfitting question? We'll try to help—ask #anthrosays.

2. Dear @Jamicuddy, we found a few things to pair with your fancy tights—see what you think! http://bit.ly/AnthroSaysTights 


3. Dear @sweetarchivia, we worked out a few layering options for your vests & short-sleeved sweaters...http://bit.ly/AnthroSaysVes... 

(btw my original question tweet was: #anthrosays What works best as a longer layer beneath short-sleeved sweater vest/cardi to transition to Fall/Winter? Blouse? Turtleneck? etc) 

Enjoy and happy tweeting!