Update to Betsey Johnson Show

There are more pictures of Jasmin along with the Punk Glam Princess and I on her blog Vintage Vandalizm. Jasmin made good sense and brought her good camera -- unlike I who left hers sitting on the table with every intent to bring it each day I attended NYFW and never once remembered! -- so she's also got some great images of the runway show. Click here to see more!

I also forgot to mention that there's a Betsey Johnson sample sale that started today. Here is the flyer with all the info:





Not sure I'm going to make this one... More goodies for you!

XXX
Suzanne


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LINKS À LA MODE: SEPTEMBER 22ND

What's Old is New... Again.

Edited By: Jessica Thorpe

The saying, "what comes around, goes around" has been proven throughout the history of fashion. Stylish peeps the world over have been stimulated by trends of decades passed time and time again. This weeks Links A La Mode is influenced by your interpretation of fashion fads and trends interpreted to suit our modern world.

The funky 70's boho glam look is in full effect with flowing skirts, high waist lines and chunky platforms. Another trend making a loud avant garde blip on my radar is the classic ladylike look of the 50's and 60's. Women are embracing their curves and enhancing them with shape flattering silhouettes. Lastly, current fashion do's that continue to inspire me are clever use of sheer, crochet, macrame and lace fabrics. And last but not least, retro accessories are back in a huge way; statement bangles, fanny packs and cat eye shades are loud on the fashion forefront.

THE IFB WEEKLY ROUNDUP: LINKS À LA MODE: SEPTEMBER 22ND

• http://www.denimology.com/2011/09/denimology_meets_famed_street_photog_bill_cunningham.php">Denimology: The Time I Met Bill Cunningham


• Dress Code: High Fashion: Fashion`s Night Out Berlin 2011


• Miss Viki: A fashion conference for bloggers by bloggers


• Jimipricute: Dick and Jane


• http://fashionisevolution.blogspot.com/2011/09/i-knew-all-great-missoni-for-target.html">Fashion is Evolution: Missoni Madness!


• The Chic Addict: Missoni For Target: It's finally here!


• Shrimp Salad Circus: Weigh In: Sexualizing Children


• Dress With Courage: Review of the IFB Conference: Lessons Learned


• Everything Just So: Daphne Guinness Exhibit Review


• Pelin in Style: PARIS, KATE MOSS, HUSSEIN CHALAYAN & more


• http://missemmamm.com/2011/09/17/missonitarget/">Missemmamm: Missoni for Target: A Small Town Girl’s Thoughts + Dressing Room Peeks -


• Elle Yeah: NYFW S/S12 Highlights


• Fashion Hacker: How to Follow Fashion Week from Home


• http://cosmolawlitan.com/2011/09/16/missoni-shoppers-show-why-fashion-design-protection-is-important/">Cosmolawlitan: Missoni Shoppers Show Why Fashion Design Protection Is Important


• Ethical Fashion Blog: IFB Crystals and Crumpets


• Faery: Paris Diaries Vol. 3 - Magic


• Fumiko Kawa: Meets With Something Hippie


• Style Bizarre: Blogging 101: Fail Better!


• Boyish Chic: Fashion Forward: Living in Love


• Dolly Dahl: Betsey Johnson Comes To Visit!

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NYFW: Positive Reinforcement for Girls?

I had sworn off NYFW this year. As serendipity would have it, Saturday we had nothing to do, PGK was working OT so I suggested we make a visit to Lincoln Center to give the PGP some fashion inspiration. It was the perfect thing to do to make up for a boring stay at home day!

We wandered around a bit, got our pictures taken every few steps we took (pink haired woman with an orange haired young lady gets the paps excited I guess?) then discovered Teen Vogue had a huge set up for girls. Of course the PGP had to nearly run there. Inside they had makeup for the girls to play with, healthy snacks, and musical guests amongst other things.

We happened to get there just as Wynter Gordon was about to perform a few acoustic songs. The woman has a set of pipes on her! Lovely strong, soulful voice. When she finished, she spoke to no one and made a beeline for the PGP. Wynter said "You look fantastic! I love your hair and your whole look! Don't ever let anyone try to change you, always be your gorgeous self!" Doesn't sound like much but having someone you don't know give you words of encouragement are not only empowering, but raise your confidence levels. Every young girl is insecure, and this made the PGP shine with pride.

PGP and Wynter Gordon.

PGP hamming it up!

She even got the nerve up to come with me to go to see the Monique L'Huillier show. She loved the glamorous clothes and the fact that she felt part of the fashion crowd. Again, people stopped us to tell her how great she looked and I think she was floating with all the positive reinforcement.

After the Monique L'Huillier show we hit the photo booth!

The next day we HAD to return because her two favourite YouTubers -- Blair juicystar07 and Elle AllThatGlitters21 -- Fowler were appearing at Teen Vogue. While dad stayed with her I ran off to catch the L.A.M.B. presentation. Back at Teen Vogue, she had made a new friend and was thrilled she got a Teen Vogue goodie bag. We took loads of fun pictures, then called it a night.

PGP with Blair and Elle Fowler.

We didn't even realise we matched until we saw these pics!

Monday night we were off to see the Betsy Johnson show with Jazmin from Vintage Vandalizm. We got great seats and PGP spotted Nicky Minaj in the front row. So I told her to go up and ask politely if she could take a picture. Nicky was so sweet to her, telling her she loved her hair, and not to let anyone tell her not to be herself. More positive reinforcement! She loved the show, and the fact that she got her own goodie bag! Unfortunately we were too exhausted to attend the after party. Sadly I forgot my camera and the bright lights washed out any decent photos of the clothes ):

My flash didn't go off! Drat it was a good shot too. Notice Lynn Yeager seated next to Nicky.

Oddly while trying to take runway shots this one wound up being one of the best! Notice the white blur to the right, that was one of Betsy's outfits. Yeah iPhones take good photos but too slow!

After the Betsy Johnson show Jazmin, PGP,& I hit the photo booth for some goofy fun!

For woman who'd sworn off NYFW, I managed to pack in quite a lot in a few days! Well it "is" a woman's prerogative to change her mind!

XXX
Suzanne

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Links A La Mode 15 September

Inspired by IFB, FNO & NYFW!

Edited by: Taylor Davies

The week of New York Fashion Week is one of the busiest of the entire year for the industry. It’s also one of the most inspiring for the IFB community. This week’s Links a la Mode features helpful posts about blogging that remind us of topics from our IFB Conference, as well as fun round ups of Fashion’s Night Out, NYFW shows, and designer inspiration.

The IFB Weekly Roundup: LINKS À LA MODE: September 15th

• Boyish Chic: FNO: A Night To Remember


• Cantabrigian: New York Fashion Week: Collections That Caught My Eye


• Cosmolawlitan: Fashion’s Night Out: A Business Review


• Designer Purushu: Inspired from Stella?


• Divergent Musings: On Why I Don’t Want to be a Professional Blogger


• Faery: Paris Diaries - Photographer’s block and Fashion’s Night Out


• Fashezine: Vogue Fashion Night


• Girl Loves Color: Color on the Runway: Peter Som


• I’m Too Fancy: FNO Street Style @ Missoni For Target


• January Sublime: London FNO & United Nude Party


• La Perle: Fashion’s Night Out - Paris!


• Mis Papelicos: Autumn Recap on Building a Better Blog


• Miss Viki: MG Vienna Fashion Week ‘11


• Over50Feeling40: Fashion’s Night Out in SA: Part 2... Visually Appealing


• Style Confessions: How To Afford Real Designer Clothing (On A Non-Designer Budget)


• Style. Love. Repeat.: Style: Blogger’s Night Out


• The Artful Shopper: Master Class with Rachel Zoe


• The Chic Sheet: Parabal Gurung 2012


• The Style Circuit: Ra'mon Lawrence S/S 2012 Presentation


• This Is A Yes: DVF Spring 2012

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Vintage Lingerie Collection Part 2 (pic heavy!)

After the response of part one, I decided to pull some more out for photographing. Most of these are the things I wear most often and was what I have hanging on the back of my bedroom door. Yeah I squeeze clothes where I can -- you'll die when I get into the trunks!

Vera hostess gown from the 60s. Love the print and colours and I've worn it as a dress, especially when I want to enjoy my morning tea on the porch or patio without the neighbors thinking I'm totally a hussy!

Bra slip from the 60s. This one might get culled as the growth of my bust no longer makes it fit!

Simple 60s slip. Comfy for sleeping on hot nights, or for heating things up!

Closeup of 60s slip. It has the same pleating around the hem.

Full shot of the same slip.

70s Dior nightgown.

30s silk bias cut number. The embroidery is exquisite.

Close up of the embroidery, and little tucks along the sides for shaping.

A recent acquisition over the summer at a flea market in CT. A huge pile of basically junk, but I spotted the peach and yanked it out asking the price. The vendor said "its your lucky day, name your price." I looked it over in the sunlight and noticed that most of the silk is shattered, with the top being intact. So I said how about $2? He said "Sold!" I couldn't believe my luck as this was one of few I've come across with a collar. Because of the shattering I may cut it down to a blouse.

Close up of the lace and collar.

Yep more hostess gowns. I can never resist the colours or patterns!

This one was made for Saks Fifth Ave by one of Pucci's proteges.

Sheer 60s short slip. Its been worn to death and I've owned it over 25 years.

White 50s slip. Another one that maybe on its way out as its quite big for me.

Crazy 60s print dressing gown.

Dressing gown from the 60s, made in Shanghai. I purchased it brand new from a thrift shop over 30 years ago and still wear it often.

Closeup of the beautiful embroidery and frog closings.

I call this my Lucy Ricardo smock. Remember when she'd wear things like this around the house? I'm pretty sure its either 40s or 50s.

This kimono style dressing gown was given to me off Freecycle. A British woman was getting rid of her aunt's clothing that no longer fit her. Everything (including this) was hand made beautifully. Best of all, her aunt was just my size! I believe it all dated from around WWII.

Another 50s dressing gown that came with its original tags. I've never worn it, saying I'm going to hem it, but never want to play around with it.

It can be worn with the belt as shown here.

And here is a closeup of the gold design printed.

So that's the exhaustive selection of part 2 of my collection. Now do you guys realise just how much I have and really need to stop hoarding it, letting some move on to happier homes?

I'd still love to see your vintage lingerie, you don't have to model it, hang it so we can see its beauty!

XXX

Suzanne

LINKS À LA MODE: September 1st

Season of Change

Edited by: Meghan of WIT & Whimsy

One of my favorite parts about fashion is how the seasons influence our style. As summer winds down, and as this week’s Links a la Mode showcase, it appears we fashion bloggers are ready to usher in fall and embrace layering, new trends and an entirely new season full of ways to rework our wardrobes.

The IFB Weekly Roundup: LINKS À LA MODE: September 1st

• Beautify My Life: Leopard is the New Neutral


• Best of Bklyn: 5 Ladylike Bags for Fall


• Blah Blah Becky: Doing 60s Chic


• Designed by Ann: DIY Damask Stamp Tee


• Dramatis Personae: 10 Things Lady Gaga Taught Me About Style


• Dress Code: High Fashion: Roberto Cavalli Fall 2011


• Emily Divine: How to Cosmic Galaxy Nails


• Everything Just So: Turning Gold, Green


• Fashables: Pants that Pop


• Inexpensive Chic: Mixing Lengths


• Le Pire est Passe: Rachel Zoe’s Debut Collection


• Notes from a Stylist: Bamboo in Fashion


• Small Town, Big Wardrobe: The Challenges of Shopping in a Small Town


• Sugar Coated Style: Lots of High Style with High Slits


• The Chic Sheet: Hardly Ever Wore It


• The Styling Dutchman: Pin Curl Tutorials


• Thank FiFi: Maxi to Midi


• This Girl’s Vintage: Balmain: Past & Present


• The Style Shift: Styling the Calvin Klein Shift


• WIT & Whimsy: Why You Should Pinterest

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