The Woman in the Mirror Gonna Change Her Ways
By Jessie Thorpe of Denimology

It’s January. It’s a time for fresh beginnings, unknown adventures, and change. The new year is all about making personal progress.  Most peeps vow to go to the gym, stick to their diet, keep a tight budget or to quit biting their nails. Why not change your personal style instead?  You can be boldbe tough and take risks! Maybe you need to tone it down, dress your age or stop when more is really way too much! Whether your fashion goals for the year are to be a better blogger, feature top notch photos or be a fashion savvy dresser, surely there is a link or three here to spur on your metamorphosis.

THE IFB WEEKLY ROUNDUP: LINKS À LA MODE

SPONSORNew Shoes at ShopbopSergio Rossi, Jil Sander, Boutique9, Margiela, CK, Missoni, Sam Edelman, Jeffrey Campbell, Coclico Shoes, Minnetonka, Edmund Castillo & Badgley Mischka

Wondering how Links à la Mode works? Read my tutorial: How to Submit a Post to IFB Links à la Mode

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The fall shows are coming! Yay! Let’s kick off the 2012 fall/winter fashion week season with Gucci, natch.

Gucci Men’s Fall/Winter 2012 Fashion Show

  • Date:   Monday, January 16, 2012
  • Time:  6:30am EST, 12:30pm CET

Watch live here on the day, or catch the replay here at your convenience.

And be sure to tweet with @Gucci and me, @gritandglamour. Remember your #GUCCI hashtag!

 

Show your double-G love: Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr | You Tube | Gucci Style App

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12 Ways to a Better Blog—and a Better You—in 2012

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2011 was an incredible, exhilarating year for me and G&G. I was so fortunate to have been invited to participate in the IFB conferences in February and September, to speak at Blogger Brilliance, to travel to Barcelona for an MNG by MANGO photo shoot, and more! You’d think with all that excitement, I’d be on [...]

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WVW: For the Doc*

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I recently had my annual wellness exam, and this is what I wore…no kidding! A gold-buttoned wool coat and OTK boots (over OTK socks) winterized my spring-weather dress, and kept it from blowing over my head. Apparently we will not be escaping winter in the south. After weeks of 60-degree temps, winter has arrived, with [...]

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WVW: Glitterati by Pretty Shiny Sparkly*

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Atten-TION! Happy 2012, lovelies! This is my official 2011 farewell and salute to the New Year, and I just had to do it in my military-inspired Glitterati by Pretty Shiny Sparkly shirt. Yeah, you know the one my blogging bud Kristina of Pretty Shiny Sparkly) designed? Well, sorry you missed the chance to scoop one [...]

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WVW: Holiday Uniform*

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Ever since I spotted this poncho thingy on Taylor of Sterling Style, I’ve been obsessed. As fate would have it, five days after her post dropped I found myself in New York—and near a Zara(!)—and after sampling the poncho thingy in person, I knew it had to come home with me. (Great eye, Taylor!) With [...]

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Worker V: 2.6 Plastic Fantastic

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Oh, hey! It’s me again! Worker V has been a busy girl, but you know what gets me through the day, the traffic, the travel, the deadlines, and the endless fatigue? When I look in the mirror and a quirky and unexpected accessory—like this plastic necklace I bought in Oz—winks back at me. Even if [...]

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A few of my favorite things…at CURRENTLYOBSESSED.ME

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I’m often asked where I got a particular item I’ve worn or featured on the blog, so when I was contacted about joining CurrentlyObsessed.me, I thought it would be a great way for readers interested in the things I wear and love to just click and shop. Boots, bags—a spiked bracelet or two—all in one [...]

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