The following are fashionable links in which you might be interested. I have indicated in brackets at the end of each when the link was activated by me. I did that since things change, sites are deleted and people move on to something else. The date and annotations let you know what I was thinking when I linked it to this page in case you find an error in your searching.
Where in the world? What's in the closets of women and men around the world?
In an effort to represent women and men around the world and what they are wearing, I will list blogs that I find that represent different countries, various ages and wide-ranging ideas of what is in their closets.
Studio Quirk by Jessica. Jessica, from the United States, shares what's in her closet by modelling what she wears in different situations. (Originally Retrieved Monday, February 20, 2012; Link Updated April 8, 2021 )
Celebrity Wardrobes
If you are a fan of Kate Middleton and you don't yet know about the What Kate Wore site, you can now "follow Kate Middleton fashions" and discover her favourite brands. (Retrieved July 28, 2012)
Stylish Wardrobe Beginnings
A Woman's Paris is a NOTE-WORTHY style reference blog when trying to transplant that French sense of style to your own wardrobe. (Retrieved Thursday, May 23, 2013)
Here's a Pinterest page to start classic basics. (Retrieved Sunday, March 25, 2012)
See what Vicki Archer has to say about the 10 French Wardrobe Essentials. This blog is written by an ex-pat living in France. (Retrieved on May 12, 2012).
Here we see the "looks" on a French retailer's website. You won't get to the original page a linked to in 2014 but the Gerard Darel retail site is an interesting look at what French women are wearing. Not a whole lot different than what we are wearing. (Originally Retrieved Sunday, June 22, 2014; Link check, April 8, 2021)
For those who may face frustration with being tiny and fashionable, Kelly, who is 4' 11", has an informative website called Alterations Needed. She addresses many specific concerns to those of a more petite stature than me. (Retrieved Tuesday, March 20, 2012)
Stylish Wardrobe Add-ons
Wikipedia tells us that Bottica is a London (UK) based retailer featuring new and upcoming international designers. It is an inspiring website for those who are contemplating design and of course, those of us who are interested in accessories, jewelry, handbags, and fashion in general. (Retrieved Sunday, May 12, 2013)
Stylish or Eccentric, certainly NOTE-WORTHY
An etalk Canada television episode featured New York photographer, Ari Seth Cohen, whose blog Advanced Style features elderly fashionistas, (if you're in your 30s, think of your grandmother). (Retrieved Tuesday, March 27, 2012)
The Bride
I found a fabulous site for those who are just beginning to contemplate the style of wedding dress they want. Wedding Dress Creator allows you to design your own wedding dress by choosing particular features and attributes. It should bring you one step closer to what you want when you begin shopping. If nothing else the feeling of being overwhelmed should be alleviated.
If I was getting married, I would be visiting Belle: The Magazine, touted as the wedding blog for the sophisticated bride. (Retrieved Friday, April 5, 2013)
Shoes & Boots
I love businesses whose name tells us exactly the work they provide or the product they sell. A commenter sent me this link for Slim calf boots selling you guessed it - slim calf boots. Those with slender legs will be grateful I'm sure. (Retrieved Tuesday, September 24, 2013)
Handbags, Purses, Bags in General
If you love handbags, you'll enjoy the purse blog. (Retrieved Thursday, March 22, 2012)
Scarves, Shawls & Pashminas
A StumbleUpon post/tutorial I found is a lovely way to wear a headscarf in the heat of August. I haven't tried it yet because I don't have a soft silky square to do it with yet; but it does look NICE. See how Keiko Lynn ties a headscarf. (Retrieved August 10, 2012)
Clever video presentation of Wearing a Scarf. More directions available by clicking on any of the pictures while watching the video. I checked this out in April 2021 — still love it. (Retrieved Thursday, March 8, 2012)
A blog post "How Much is Too Much?" by Sarai Mitnick addresses her collection of scarves. The comments, responding to her post, reveal scarf varieties and philosophies on collecting. The blog is a vehicle for Colette Patterns and blog writer, Sarai Mitnick is the owner and designer. (Retrieved Monday, April 9, 2012)
Jewelry
A long time acquaintance in Alberta, Canada and aunt to my goddaughter is a jewelry designer and I am pleased to introduce you to her work branded as BEREHYNYA Art & Adornment. The link will take you to her Facebook page.
Photographers
Carly Blake, a talented photographer in Kelowna, British Columbia, has wedding photography albums and other portraiture that will interest the most chic types. Carly and I were jewelry vendors at several shows and sales; however, it appears that photography is pulling her away from the beads and baubles. (Retrieved Tuesday, March 13, 2012)
Art
I am always honoured when artists buy my jewellery. I have chosen beads and baubles to be my product but I have a deep respect for those who use paint and canvas. Janet Williams and Jan Corcoran have both purchased pieces from me and I am pleased to encourage you to visit their websites to peruse their work.
Janet Williams Art interprets the feminine in a playful and colourful way. Janet and I were vendor neighbours at a show and sale in December, 2010. Happiness is . . . Janet's art. (Retrieved Sunday, March 11, 2012)
Jan Corcoran's artistic statement tells us, that her work is ". . . influenced by artists such as Richard Diebenkorn, Hans Hofmann, helen Frankenthaler, Greg Hardy and by a multitude of chance meetings in (her) environment." Her contemporary mixed media art offers a west coast perspective to a prairie landscape. (Retrieved April 3, 2013)
For Jewelry Makers
Not only is BeadFX a retail storefront in a Toronto suburb (East York), but it also offers its extensive inventory in an online catalogue. I particularly enjoy their Inspirations and Gallery pages. (Retrieved Thursday, March 29, 2012)
Young Moms' Lives
This category is for all the young women who are needing some relevant information for coping with motherhood.
Don't let the title, So I Married a Farmer mislead you, there's plenty of fun "mom" information and lovely stories from Alysa, city girl, married and living in the country now, with a farmer husband and two little girls. It appears that she stopped writing her blog in 2014. (Originally Retrieved April 5, 2013; Update Check April 8, 2021)
Keep checking back: I will update this page as I discover informative websites, blogs, photo albums and videos that will keep us looking fashionable everyday.
Where in the world? What's in the closets of women and men around the world?
In an effort to represent women and men around the world and what they are wearing, I will list blogs that I find that represent different countries, various ages and wide-ranging ideas of what is in their closets.
Studio Quirk by Jessica. Jessica, from the United States, shares what's in her closet by modelling what she wears in different situations. (Originally Retrieved Monday, February 20, 2012; Link Updated April 8, 2021 )
Celebrity Wardrobes
If you are a fan of Kate Middleton and you don't yet know about the What Kate Wore site, you can now "follow Kate Middleton fashions" and discover her favourite brands. (Retrieved July 28, 2012)
Stylish Wardrobe Beginnings
A Woman's Paris is a NOTE-WORTHY style reference blog when trying to transplant that French sense of style to your own wardrobe. (Retrieved Thursday, May 23, 2013)
Here's a Pinterest page to start classic basics. (Retrieved Sunday, March 25, 2012)
See what Vicki Archer has to say about the 10 French Wardrobe Essentials. This blog is written by an ex-pat living in France. (Retrieved on May 12, 2012).
Here we see the "looks" on a French retailer's website. You won't get to the original page a linked to in 2014 but the Gerard Darel retail site is an interesting look at what French women are wearing. Not a whole lot different than what we are wearing. (Originally Retrieved Sunday, June 22, 2014; Link check, April 8, 2021)
For those who may face frustration with being tiny and fashionable, Kelly, who is 4' 11", has an informative website called Alterations Needed. She addresses many specific concerns to those of a more petite stature than me. (Retrieved Tuesday, March 20, 2012)
Stylish Wardrobe Add-ons
Wikipedia tells us that Bottica is a London (UK) based retailer featuring new and upcoming international designers. It is an inspiring website for those who are contemplating design and of course, those of us who are interested in accessories, jewelry, handbags, and fashion in general. (Retrieved Sunday, May 12, 2013)
Stylish or Eccentric, certainly NOTE-WORTHY
An etalk Canada television episode featured New York photographer, Ari Seth Cohen, whose blog Advanced Style features elderly fashionistas, (if you're in your 30s, think of your grandmother). (Retrieved Tuesday, March 27, 2012)
The Bride
I found a fabulous site for those who are just beginning to contemplate the style of wedding dress they want. Wedding Dress Creator allows you to design your own wedding dress by choosing particular features and attributes. It should bring you one step closer to what you want when you begin shopping. If nothing else the feeling of being overwhelmed should be alleviated.
If I was getting married, I would be visiting Belle: The Magazine, touted as the wedding blog for the sophisticated bride. (Retrieved Friday, April 5, 2013)
Shoes & Boots
I love businesses whose name tells us exactly the work they provide or the product they sell. A commenter sent me this link for Slim calf boots selling you guessed it - slim calf boots. Those with slender legs will be grateful I'm sure. (Retrieved Tuesday, September 24, 2013)
Handbags, Purses, Bags in General
If you love handbags, you'll enjoy the purse blog. (Retrieved Thursday, March 22, 2012)
Scarves, Shawls & Pashminas
A StumbleUpon post/tutorial I found is a lovely way to wear a headscarf in the heat of August. I haven't tried it yet because I don't have a soft silky square to do it with yet; but it does look NICE. See how Keiko Lynn ties a headscarf. (Retrieved August 10, 2012)
Clever video presentation of Wearing a Scarf. More directions available by clicking on any of the pictures while watching the video. I checked this out in April 2021 — still love it. (Retrieved Thursday, March 8, 2012)
A blog post "How Much is Too Much?" by Sarai Mitnick addresses her collection of scarves. The comments, responding to her post, reveal scarf varieties and philosophies on collecting. The blog is a vehicle for Colette Patterns and blog writer, Sarai Mitnick is the owner and designer. (Retrieved Monday, April 9, 2012)
Jewelry
A long time acquaintance in Alberta, Canada and aunt to my goddaughter is a jewelry designer and I am pleased to introduce you to her work branded as BEREHYNYA Art & Adornment. The link will take you to her Facebook page.
Photographers
Carly Blake, a talented photographer in Kelowna, British Columbia, has wedding photography albums and other portraiture that will interest the most chic types. Carly and I were jewelry vendors at several shows and sales; however, it appears that photography is pulling her away from the beads and baubles. (Retrieved Tuesday, March 13, 2012)
Art
I am always honoured when artists buy my jewellery. I have chosen beads and baubles to be my product but I have a deep respect for those who use paint and canvas. Janet Williams and Jan Corcoran have both purchased pieces from me and I am pleased to encourage you to visit their websites to peruse their work.
Janet Williams Art interprets the feminine in a playful and colourful way. Janet and I were vendor neighbours at a show and sale in December, 2010. Happiness is . . . Janet's art. (Retrieved Sunday, March 11, 2012)
Jan Corcoran's artistic statement tells us, that her work is ". . . influenced by artists such as Richard Diebenkorn, Hans Hofmann, helen Frankenthaler, Greg Hardy and by a multitude of chance meetings in (her) environment." Her contemporary mixed media art offers a west coast perspective to a prairie landscape. (Retrieved April 3, 2013)
For Jewelry Makers
Not only is BeadFX a retail storefront in a Toronto suburb (East York), but it also offers its extensive inventory in an online catalogue. I particularly enjoy their Inspirations and Gallery pages. (Retrieved Thursday, March 29, 2012)
Young Moms' Lives
This category is for all the young women who are needing some relevant information for coping with motherhood.
Don't let the title, So I Married a Farmer mislead you, there's plenty of fun "mom" information and lovely stories from Alysa, city girl, married and living in the country now, with a farmer husband and two little girls. It appears that she stopped writing her blog in 2014. (Originally Retrieved April 5, 2013; Update Check April 8, 2021)
Keep checking back: I will update this page as I discover informative websites, blogs, photo albums and videos that will keep us looking fashionable everyday.
Great idea to include these other links! It allows all of us to see what else is going on out there without doing all the homework! Thanks for being my homework buddy!!!! You are the best!
ReplyDeleteI have several other sites pending. The protocol is to ask permission before linking others so I have asked a few and am waiting. Of course I invite you and others to email me with interesting sites and blogs. I'll check them out and if all is relevant and permission granted you'll see them on this page.
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