Today we’re kicking off a regular Thursday afternoon feature. Each week I’m going to ask our forum members to share their recent finds on the web relating to fashion and style, and then I will collect them in a post like this one.

To kick things off, I’d like to congratulate Imogen from Inside Out Style with the launch of her new ebook called “The Finishing Touch”. It teaches us how to successfully accessorize an outfit through great visuals and easy to understand tips. Very well done, Imogen!

This sassy petite blogger made an impression on MaryK because she is super chic and wears lots of colour.

MNSara and Alaskagirl loved Sal’s great and controversial post on body hair issues.

Jonsey thoroughly enjoyed this fabulous parade of Mens Fashion at the Milan Spring Shows.

Deadfleurette‘s minimal and anti-consumer approach to fashion was en eye opener for Kate.

Wimbledon fever has gripped the UK, says RoseandJoan. She enjoyed this retrospective of past fashions from the tournament.

Inge enjoyed this photographer’s telling of her Mum’s life story through carefully selected items from her stylish wardrobe.

Michelle was most impressed by this video on hair styling conundrums.

Modgrl, enjoyed these images of flattering cuts, pretty prints and retro styling.

Annagybe says that Donatella Versace is eating her words after insisting that she would not do a diffusion line for H&M.

Refinery29 proves plus size fashion rules wrong. Desmo April and I both love that.

Here’s another fabulous petite blogger who has an especially good resources section, says Suz.

Patty enjoyed this classic beauty face off between Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn.

For Sarah, this balance of soft and sweet, and bold and edgy was sheer eye candy.

Sparky found out that bell bottoms were inspired by Navy uniforms and that many aspects of Chanel were inspired by military dress. Who knew!

Taylor adores Karla’s Closet because Karla always looks sensational. But there was a special shout out here because this dress reminded her of me. I’m flattered!

I hope you enjoyed this wonderful roundup as much as I did. If you see something interesting on the web be sure to let me know when we collect next week’s links on the forum.

A journalist and a photographer from the Seattle Times visited us for an in-home interview because YLF will be mentioned in one of their upcoming features. Part of the article will include photographs of me in fall outfits so we also did a photo shoot on the nearby Madrona high street. Both Janet and photographer Ellen were so, so nice and awfully patient. We had a ball.

Sunny warm weather has finally reached Seattle and I didn’t need to cover up to the extent that I normally do (I bat for Team Cold). I wanted to wear something simple, strong and chic that reflected the heart of my style. That way I would feel comfortable and confident answering interview questions, while at the same time expressing my fashion persona. I chose to wear some golden oldies that are still wardrobe favourites.

Since it was an in-home interview, smart casual was the way to go. I would have felt awkward in anything more formal. Not too casual though, because I am not a casual dresser. I chose zippered skinny jeans and paired them with my very best button down shirt of all time. It’s a cream Anne Fontaine that I bought in Paris about three years ago. I LOVE THIS SHIRT. Everything about it makes me feel fabulous, from the fabric and fit, to the colour and the cut of the sleeves.

I had my hair cut recently and it’s the shortest cut ever. With hair so short, I wanted to add more girly details to the outfit than I normally do. Layered pearls, gold watch, dramatic black specs and five year old lazer cut cream wedge sling backs did the trick.

You will have to imagine the outfit with dark skinny jeans because I’m wearing clamdiggers in the photos. It had warmed up by the time we took them later that day, and this is what I wore as we walked to dinner at a neighbourhood restaurant. I can’t tell you how nice it was to finally bare my lilly white legs in toasty weather.

This is a poll about whether your body temperature runs hot or cold, which actually affects your style choices.

You are on Team Hot when your internal thermostat runs warm. You like to wear fewer layers because you don’t really feel the cold. You can wear sandals and lightweight tops when it’s still fairly chilly outside. You seldom complain that you feel cold, but are more likely to complain that you are hot.

You are on Team Cold when your internal thermostat runs cold. You cover up quite a bit because you are sensitive to feeling cold. You handle warmer temperatures pretty well. And it has to be really hot for you to wear sandals and sleeveless items, otherwise you are happy to layer multiple pieces in order to keep warm.

I am on Team Cold. I am constantly covering up because I feel cold, and I absolutely cannot handle freezing cold air-conditioning. I’m the gal who can wear jeans and leggings in 80 degree weather. I can wear ballet flats and pumps when it’s in the 90’s. When others comfortably wear sleeveless dresses, I’m the one covering up with a denim jacket. I’m always finding “the warm spot” wherever I am.

Over to you. Are you on Team Hot or Team Cold? Tell us why, and no batting for both Teams. You might find that you run neither hot or cold, in which case you bat for Team Temperate.

It’s not a denim jacket like the original “Levi’s cut”, which has been around for decades and is still going strong. Instead, it’s cut more like a blazer. Some silhouettes are classic, whereas others are fashion forward and edgy. The wash and texture of the denim can vary too. Faded denim blazers have a distinctive 70′s feel about them. Dressier styles, like the one from Anne Klein below, are more preppy.

I love denim clothes and the denim blazer, whether classic or fashion forward, is fab in my book. I like denim blazers best paired with a non-denim ensemble, but appreciate a spunky denim-on-denim look too. As with most denim products, it adds a relaxed, casual, hip and youthful edge to your outfit.

I have two cropped Levi’s-style denim jackets that are absolute wardrobe work horses. I am always looking for cover-ups because I easily feel cold. So I am not at all opposed to adding a spunky denim blazer to my wardrobe. After all, smart casual is my favourite dress code.

I vote yay. If the right denim blazer comes along, fabulous! I know I’d especially wear it with dresses, skirts, white bottoms, tweedy trousers and shorts, and silky harem pants. What’s your verdict?

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