this bag

i have been admiring this bag of my mother's for a couple years now. and she was loving enough to finally hand it over.

it looks to be a vintage Dooney & Bourke (correct me if i'm wrong) and she snagged it for $3 from a garage sale!

i <3 this satchel

links a la mode — June 23rd

The Beauty of Bloggers

Edited by: Fajr of Stylish Thought

Once a month, I pour through the links that the amazing members of IFB submit. Typically, I sit late Wednesday night after a long day and read through the thoughtful, helpful, stylish and beautiful posts that you guys submit. It is in these moments that I am truly in awe of how talented and gracious this community is. Full of spirited bloggers that discuss everything from the latest neon trend to the body pressures of fashion blogging. We are a diverse and dynamic group, connected through our mutual love of style and tireless support and encouragement of one another.

This week’s links are a testament to the beauty of blogging. Through eloquent prose, enigmatic portraits and style lessons from a mother to her daughter, IFB is rich with love and of course great style.

Links à la Mode: June 16th

• Ashley4Emergy: Move Over Mellow Yellow
• Beautifully Invisible: 5 Things HBO’s True Blood Taught Me about Fashion & Beauty
• By Anika: Sexy is a State of Mind
• Corrine Monique: La Belle Epoque Photoshoot
• Dress with Courage: Winner Takes All: Women and Competition
• Fierce Beauty and Fashion: Thoughts from a Plus-Sized Blogger
• For Those About to Shop: Fashion Bloggers, Nick Knight and the Old Guard
• Idil Vice: New Summer Heights in the City Hurt
• Independent Fashion Bloggers: Fashion Memes: Franca and Miss Boss of Feminist Fashion Bloggers
• Inkblot Photography: Portrait Session: Kimberly Marcelle
• Love Brown Sugar: Don’t Believe the Hype
• Madeline Quaint: Illustrated Shoot: Birds of a Feather
• North on Harper: Fashion Savvy Need to Know
• Odetoawe: Cat Lover
• Oranges and Apples: Polka Dots Skirt 4 Ways
• Splendiferous Inclinations: Inexpensive Summer Outfits
• Stylish Thought: A Woman’s Right to Shoes
• The Loudmouth: Be A Better Shopper
• The Style Confession: Knock Off or Not
• Un-Stitched: Fashion Heirlooms

SPONSOR:

New Clothing at Shopbop: Feliks+Adrik, Rebecca Taylor, DL1961, Hanky Panky, Yosi Samra, Aiko, Spanx, Thayer dresses, KORS, Sara Berman, DVF.

recently from H&M

earring 4-pack and necklace from H&M

photo: k leandra 

for once im getting a jump start on convention shopping. instead of buying accessories a couple of days before, im buying accessories now and worrying about what to pair them with later.

it doesn't sound smart, but i know my track record of trying to find things to match and then i end up buying things that match too too specifically (floral dress? floral earrings!/ pink skirt? pink ring! we're doing good!).

what i wore

 jacket, skirt, cami: Lane Bryant / top: Old Navy / shoes: Avenue

what a busy couple of weeks it's been! i know that's no excuse.

this is an old outfit but I never got to post it. i love that jacket but i rarely wear it because it makes a lot of noise 0.0

and i am wearing that striped tee out for real! it's my favorite.

im still alive

 

don't sweat my pet, i'm still here. just been in dreamland for the past couple weeks. regular posting will resume soon!

[edit] i got new glasses. do you like? [/edit]