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Alpha sizing (S, M, L) rather than numerical sizes snuck up on my wardrobe. I just realized that aside from shoes and jeans most of my wardrobe is alpha sized!

'Alpha Size' Clothes May Be Good For Retailers But Not For Shoppers

11 years ago

lyn*

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I don't know if you've used this one yet - but I enjoyed learning about how a fashion house gets started and all the personal touches that rich people get for their clothes (haha).

http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk.....ickstead-3

11 years ago

Vildy

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http://dresslikeaparisian.com/how-to-wear-a-belt/

This is a blog I like in general. I'm on the fence about how or whether I'm going to wear fluidity, how much, which pieces. I like functionality and I like hearing her thinking on that. "Don’t waist a total bodycon outfit because there is nothing to belt and therefore looks odd." hmmm

11 years ago

Inge

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No, I don't think we used that article yet, lyn*, thanks very much.
And thank you, Laurinda and Vildy. Interesting links.

11 years ago

Active Member

There was a discussion this week on the forum about repeating outfits, on the same topic I read this blog post by a fashion blogger who was criticized by readers for repeating a pair of shoes too often. She talks about her experience in this post, questioning whether style as a fashion blogger means having access to infinite clothes: http://vicstyles.com/what-is-the-price-of-style/

11 years ago

Anonymous

Last week's Thursday Wall Street Journal had an article that ( to me) was disturbing...a trend of retailers to move away from numerical sizes. Those who like their clothing to have a tailored fit or are picky about fit will be alarmed. Here is a video that sums up the article, which doesn't seem to be available except to subscribers
http://live.wsj.com/video/more.....7830C86D3E

11 years ago

Anonymous

Oops, I see that Laurinda has this covered. Inge, if you don't want to use the video I linked to, here is another article. As a long lover of cordonvan leather (but don't own any), I had no idea that it was actually a specialty and found this fascinating:
http://online.wsj.com/articles.....1400881239

11 years ago

Anonymous

Bump

11 years ago

Caro in Oz

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http://www.lonny.com/mag/Rmy39.....e+of+Style

The Row's new flagship store looks amazing.

11 years ago

Laurinda

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Great minds think alike Joy! Alpha sizing really strikes a blow against finding one's best fit.

Nice links everyone, I can't help but sneak an early peek. Thanks for all your work on these Inge.

11 years ago

Anonymous

Another bump

11 years ago

Deborah

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Hi Inge, I was introduced to this blog by our very own Shevia. "Lola" is in her 60's and has such a cool aesthetic. She does wear a lot of designer pieces but her look can be achieved by people with regular budgets (like moi). Maybe some of the other Fabbers might find her style interesting and even inspirational.

http://lolaandrogynous.blogspot.com.au

11 years ago

Debra

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Love this link Deborah, thanks for sharing

11 years ago

Inge

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Moderator

T - Great post, thank you.
Joy - I can access the video but it's currently not loading for me. If I get it to work on Thursday I'll add it to Laurinda's link, and I'll definitely use your Cordovan link too. (and thank you so much for bumping the thread!)
Caro - Beautiful. I wouldn't mind popping by their store
Deborah - Oh great find, I'm going to browse her site more thoroughly when I have a bit more time.

Laurinda - You're welcome, I'm chuffed to hear that you enjoy the posts and all the wonderful links from our wonderful Fabbers.

11 years ago

Kristin at SouvenirFinder.com

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I'm new here so not sure if we are allowed to add our own links? If not, please feel free to delete!

I'm a travel blogger and find so many people think "travel shoes" mean those ugly shoe/sneaker hybrids-- even when they are just visiting a regular city! So I wrote a post called Travel Shoe Myths Debunked! http://souvenirfinder.com/2014.....pe-summer/

11 years ago

Vildy

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don't know etiquette on linking oneself but I enjoyed the article, not least for the controversial statement on velcro. What? No velcro: Fastener of the Gods for those of us with temperamental feet, especially those swelling from air travel.

11 years ago

Kristin at SouvenirFinder.com

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haha Vildy, I actually wanted to put in a disclaimer that certain advice doesn't apply to problem feet, but it ended up being too wordy! In that case, you need to do whatever works, fashion be damned-- I sprained my ankle last years, and 3 months in a boot was followed by several months in whatever shoe would fit my ankle brace. : )

I like velcro fine for athletic pursuits too-- I have teva sandals that aren't super attractive but are very practical for warm weather hiking.

11 years ago

Inge

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Moderator

Hi Kristin,

A big welcome to YLF and thanks very much for posting your link. We prefer not to link to our members' personal blogs in the Link Love posts though, I hope that makes sense.

11 years ago

Kristin at SouvenirFinder.com

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No problem, thanks for the nice welcome! : )

11 years ago