IFB LINKS A LA MODE : WEEK of 7/24

While furiously foraging the internet for fashion-related weekend activities, I stumble on a few fun facts. A Cornell study shows that temperature seems to have an impact on worker productivity [source] and the Sixth Court of Appeals ruled that accidental butt dialing relinquishes any expectation of privacy [source].In other news, the new "bodega" on Bowery is actually the Sprite Corner, a pop-up sponsored by Sprite. Next week, I'll be dropping by the Making Patterns exhibit at South Street Seaport. Until then, have a peek at this week's IFB Top 20 posts, including my interview with Ukraine designer Yasia Khoemko...

IFB LINKS A LA MODE : WEEK of 7/17

Dieting meets Goliath as NY Restaurant week rounds the corner. In between restaurant research and reservations, sprawl out on the front porch and savor the silence of dreams. Break from "life" and have a look at this week's IFB Top 20, including my bit on The Rise of Sneaker Culture at the Brooklyn Museum...

IFB LINKS A LA MODE : WEEK of 2/5

For the longest time, the concept of "writing your own story" seemed vaguely perplexing. Natural progression assumes that education, a career and marriage approaches in due course. Yet at the supposed 'height' of life, what defines success and achievement? Are the expectations of "what I want to be when I grow up" being met? What now? Choice and contentedness define the upcoming chapters. What's next? While you're reflecting, have a look at this week's top 20 IFB blog posts...

IFB LINKS A LA MODE: WEEK of 8/14

Dressing up can drastically debunk a drab day. Pick up a new pattern or put on a vibrant pair of pumps. Toss aside the tiredness and take transformation to a new level. Fashion fuels confidence and fosters positive feelings... What will you be wearing today? While you're thinking about it, have a look at this week's IFB Top 20 posts--including my interview with the fashionable fellas of Costello Tagliapietra….

LINKS A LA MODE : WEEK of 2/27

This week in fashion included reflections of London, NY and Milan, presentations for Made and Paris Fashion Weeks and the introduction of Sara Jessica Parker's SJP shoe line for Nordstrom. The Olympics ended. Bill Cunningham announced an exhibit at the NY Historical Society and the Oscars are on the horizon this weekend. Kicking and screaming, I've taken a short-lived swim in the infinite pool of social media. Twitter headlines aside, have a look at the IFB Top 20 this week...

LINKS A LA MODE : WEEK OF 12/26

It's the leisurely stretch between Christmas and New Years--a perfect chance to take time off work, catch up on shows/sleep, let loose with some bargain shopping, reflect on 2013 and conjure up New Year's resolutions. Speaking of which, I'm excited to be included in the last IFB (Independent Fashion Bloggers) roundup of the year. If you have a minute, cozy up with a cup of cocoa (or whatever strikes your fancy) and have a look at what others are blogging about this week...

IFB LINKS A LA MODE: WEEK OF 2/14

Happy Valentine's Day! May red roses, soft kisses, fancy dinners and other outpourings of love surprise you (in a good way, of course) today! Have a look at this week's IFB's roundup and be inspired by the love, love stories and lovely style there is to share...