Links a la Mode 6.25.15

Took a break from lounging by the pool to share the good news. As you've probably realized by now, I made it on to IFB's Links a la Mode! Go check out all these other great bloggers!

Links a la Mode Weekly Roundup: June 25, 2015

• Affordorable: The Process of Savvy Shopping Under RM100 ($30USD)
• A Handful of Stories: Best Restaurants in Barcelona
• Amethyst Honey: The Zodiac Dresser, Designer Edition: Gemini by Commes des Garcons
• Bookish & Belle: My Perfume Collection (Stop-Motion Video)
• Everyday Starlet: Best & Worst Liquid Lip Colors
• Fashion Blender: Tips and Tricks: Hand Washing Wool for Winter
• Fleur d’Elise: Mini Shirt Dress & Thrifting Tips
• Greige Market: The Essentials | Getting Selfish
• Les Assorties: A Brief Insight of the Jewelry Industry: An Interview with Gem-A-Porter
• Lil Miss JB Style: How to Style a Jumpsuit from Day to Night
• Live Extraordinary: Real Beauty
• Ms. Fabulous: Independent Handbag Designer Awards 2015
• Purushu Arie: Illustrations – Best of Couture SS2015 Shows
• Riva La Diva: DIY Kate Spade Inspired Heart Tote
• Runaway in LA: Summer Blues - When Greece Meets California
• Saltwater Sparkle: 5 Things Living in the South has Taught me about Fashion & Life
• Sassy Plus: A Short Girl’s Guide to Styling Maxi Dresses
• Storybook Apothecary: Ethical Summer Fashion
• That Paki Blog: 5 Fashion Books to Read this Summer
• What Pixies Wear: Sustainable Denim: A Shopping Guide

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A Merry Reprise: Waxed Snowflakes

I've been making these waxed snowflakes for years, but recently they've been receiving a lot of attention! My how-to post has always been one of my most popular posts and the pins bring lots of traffic through Pinterest. 

This year, I decided to sell sets on Etsy and was thrilled when I sold 4 sets to a store in New Orleans! The shop, Storyville Apparel, hung the 60 handcut snowflakes in their window (The ones on the windows are not mine).

And guess who emailed me this week about featuring them on their site? Apartment Therapy!! Makes one feel very accomplished. And with all the snide remarks in the comment section about my snowflakes being too hard and scientifically inaccurate, I think it's safe to say I am an internet success!

If you'd like to make your own snowflakes, here's my DIY post.

If you'd like to read the nerdy comments on my feature, click here.

Cheers!
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Links à la Mode: December 12

Festive Fashionista
The holiday party season is here.... what are you wearing? Better yet, what are you brining to the party? This week's roundup is all things glimmery for the holiday season. Like you just can't get enough, right? Well put on your glitter and get your glass of 'nog because you're in for a holiday treat!

Links à la Mode: December 12
 

Chic Musings: DIY: Ethnic-Style Bib Necklace
Cream & Sugar Please: How To Hair: Braid Bun
DressCode:HighFashion: High Fashion Christmas Gifts For Every Type Of Woman
Fashioned by Love: British fashion designers: Kelly Love
Fleur d'Elyse: Joyeux Neon: Make your own stylish Christmas cards
Free Ur Closet: Blog Love: Fashion Over Forty
Lara Lizard: Are you a politically correct blogger?
Les Assorties: On Christmas Sweaters
Little Too Much: Easy Holiday Party Look in just 3 pieces
Naked Fashion: Balmain Hair Review: Best Christmas Gift
On Duty Style Guide: 5 socks to wear with heels
Rose & Pine: Five Foolpoof Holiday Outfits!
Sobbing on Fifth: An All-Budget Gift Guide for Your Sister
Spy Girl: My First Curvy Girl Sketch
Style Bizarre: Shut up if you Think Fashion is not Art
Style Vanity: Know the Color of The Year 2014 & How to Rock It!
Trendy Techie: Trendy Techie Holiday Gift Guide
The Undercover Princess: A Lady's Guide To... Self-confidence
The Curvy Elle: Body Image: Fight the Fight
Two Take On Style: Debate The Trend: Pale Pink

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Look of the Day: Tartan Christmas

Recently, I've had the pleasure of hanging out with the Citizen Rosebud who lives just up the hill from me. She is a fashion blogging genius with a wonderful eye for vintage. She let me go through her trunks of treasures and style some pieces. My absolute favorite was this bright scarlet skirt from Pendleton. It has a matching blazer, which we both agreed is something no normal human being can pull off. That is a lot of fiery tartan! The skirt alone is such a statement piece, I thought it would be perfect for Christmastime, when you want to wear something extra special to parties and gatherings

I paired it with a simple wool sweater, a skinny belt, and a strand of vintage rhinestones. For outdoors, the fur would be around my shoulders.

If you're interested in the skirt, you can contact me or Bella. It's also available at Beats & Bohos in the Greenwood. If you're not in the Seattle area, you can also find her vintage goods on Etsy!

We're planning a big giveaway in January, so stay tuned!

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Out & About: Shop Fleur d'Elise

I have my very own pop-up shop! The lovely Omaima invited me to be the very first local fashion-y person to have a rack of my picks up at Beats & Bohos. For two weeks, my vintage finds and shop favorites will be featured on a rack of their own!

The shop is located on Greenwood Avenue, right on the corner of 72nd Street.

Hurry in, because things are going fast! I already bought that light blue dress you see underneath the sign ;)

 Next to the rack you'll find my stationery sets, calendars, and a little bio in an art deco frame. If you're not in Seattle, but are still interested in my creations and vintage clothes, you can take a peek at them here.

P.S. Have you entered my giveaway yet??

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Pinterest Spotlight: Autumn Edition

Stunning detail from Cee's board It's All In The Details

Scenes from the Simple Life

Savvy Brown's DIY board is full of great ideas and crafty projects

Who says you have to sacrifice style for comfort? Harry's Homewear board is full of beautiful inspiration

Happy, Honey, & Lark's street style pinboard, Style File, never fails to inspire!

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Look of the Day: Floral School Girl

I was a little wary that this floral blouse might be a bit too loud, but I took the challenge and ordered it. I'm so happy I did! It's just the thing to go under this little dress and goes perfectly with my new polka dot clutch.

This head cold is sucking my energy to write. Some blogger I am! Hopefully I will have more to say next week :/

Ok, maybe I can muster the strength to say one thing. Thank you so much for reading and commenting! As much as I love fashion and blogging, it would be pointless without other people, right? Friends are what make anything worthwhile.

Vintage school dress - Blouse c/o Romwomen - Hansel from Basel clutch - vintage silver shoes

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Links a la Mode: Third time's the charm!

Dear IFB,

Thank you so much for selecting my blog post for the weekly round up again! Sorry this is late :/

Cozy Up
For all the talk about when "Fall" is officially here, there are two real things that christen the season for me, 1) turning the heater on and 2) getting a cold. Since both those things happened this week, it's super official. What does that mean? Time to cozy on up! Cozy up with what you ask? A good book? Your blogs? That snuggly sweater you invested in for the season? Why not all of the above?

This week we've got the perfect round of links for an autumn afternoon, one blogger shares her experience braving the crowds for the 3.1 Philip Lim for Target collab (did I say BRAVE?) another shares what she learned from NYFW, and we finally get the answers to whether it's "plaid" or "tartan"... Lord knows we wouldn't want a clash of the tartans!

Links a la Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup

    
Al-Balsam Life: The Ultimate Guide To Getting Rid of Dark Under-Eye Circles
    
Buy Any Means Necessary: 2013 Emmy Best & Worst Dressed.
    
Clothes Medley: Three Ways to Avoid Buyer's Remorse
    
Confessions of a Style Cookie: Burberry's Macaron Garden
    
Corals and Cognacs: 11 Lessons I Learned About Life at NYFW
    
Fleur d'Elise: Out & About: Seattle Fashion Designers at the SAM
    
Le Paper Doll: HAIR 101: To Perm or Not To Perm?
    
I Can Style U: Cat Scratch Fever
    
Nicole Kelly: How to… Buy Pumps!
    
Nothing to Wear: Phillip Lim For Target: A Review 
    
Quirky Lifestyle: Autumn Bucket List
    
Real Girl Glam: Hair How-To: Perfectly Messy BedHead Hair
    
Simply Frabulous: "face it, the lady is a genius": Prada SS14 
    
Style Vanity: 11 Boot Trends This Fall 2013
    
The Dainty Dollhouse: Is it Plaid or is it Tartan, this is the question!
    
The Glambition: PANTONE Fashion color report SS 2014
    
The Neon Blonde: Skype Style: How to Look Your Best on Video Chat
    
TLV Birdie: Tips for vintage shopping
    
Under a Veil: A bag, a fashion personality type: Which one are you?
    
Undercover Dress-Up Lover: How to make tartan ribbon shoelaces

 

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Transitions
September is always weird. The leaves start changing colors, the sweaters and coats are in the stores, we're back to school, summer's over... but it's still stupidly hot! I've always been so excited about fall, I'd be sweating in my boots, and wearing sweaters anyway. What a girl does for fashion, right? Well, this week, we have all kinds of transitional posts. Transitioning from teenager to adult, summer to fall, day to night, and the call for fashion week to transition to the next level. We also have a hilarious post about 20th century fashion as predicted in the 19th century, it's so spot on--not.  Either way, pull up a tall iced-tea (remember, it's hot out!) and take a look through these links.

Links à la Mode: September 12th

    
Attire Club: Discussions On India’s Obsession With Fair Skin 
    
Beauty & Sass: take your summer dresses into fall with these essentials 
    
Chicisms: How to Dress Business Casual & Go from Work to a Night Out
    
Corals and Cognacs: A Love Letter to New York City (in the wake of 9/11)
    
Fashion Moriarty: Recurring Images: Combat
    
Fleur d'Elise: 6 Un-Boring Coats forFall
    
Foxie Oxie Supernova: Paris Photo Diary: An Open Letter to My 18-Year-Old Self
    
Girl in Betsey: Diane Von Furstenburg NYFW Review 
    
Happy Pretty Sweet: A Brief History of the Dirndl
    
Lara Lizard: 1893 and predictions of 20th century fashion
    
Runway to Style Freaks: The Top Men's Fall 2013 Must Have Trends
    
See Lark!: Easy DIY: Graffiti Dress
    
Skye Charlie Show: Consignment Vs. Thrift Store
    
Stilettos and Tequila: Behind The Scene: How To Be A Better Writer And More
    
Style Bizarre: Say no to Style Labels
    
The Girl With The Bun: 3 ways to dress for fall (when it still feels like summer)
    
Tickle Me Chic: Does Fashion Week Need To Be Revamped?
    
Undercover Dress-Up Lover: How to wear high-waisted shorts
    
We Are Ready Made: A Pair of Shoes Everybody Should Own
    
Wild Beauty: Beauty Archetypes: Whores





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Blogger's Tool Kit: 4 must-haves & a giveaway

BLOGGER TOOL KIT by fleur-d-elise on Polyvore

Here's a short list of the basic items in my "blogger's tool kit". They all help me stay organized and encourage the flow of ideas.

1. Notebooks & Pens
I keep a notebook and pens with me so I can write down post ideas or make notes on things I read in magazines.

2. Page Markers
Great for marking pages in those huge September issues! This set from Semikolon comes with page markers in 12 different colors; perfect for color coding! You can also write on them.

3. Calling Cards
These are so important! They're key to promoting your blog and networking. You can make them yourself or order a custom set. Pixelimpress on Etsy has some great options at a reasonable price (50 cards for $25).

4. Magazine Subscriptions

I treat these like textbooks. Actually, better than textbooks. I actually read them! A couple times a week, I pack up my "tool kit" and the latest issues of Vogue and Bazaar and head to a cafe to "study". If you're not a fan of the traditional magazines, like Vogue, I would recommend Nylon, PaperMag, or Lumiere.

And now for the giveaway!

I have two (2!) prizes this time! 

How to enter:

1. Like Fleur d'Elise on Facebook +1

2. Leave a comment telling me which prize you prefer +1

3. Tweet about the giveaway +1

Make sure you check off each entry on the Rafflecopter Widget below! If you don't, I won't be able to count your entries.

Sorry, the giveaway is only open to U.S. and Canadian residents. Postage is too expensive :(

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Featured on...

Had two nice surprises today! 

Surprise #1 I've been featured on the blog Fashion & Ice

To read the article click here!

A big thank you to Fashion & Ice :) I'm quite flattered!
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Surprise #2 I finally found myself on the Alexis Magazine website! My looks have been featured alongside a lot of amazing fashion bloggers; Ebba Zingmark, Blake Jacobson, and Aminta, just to name a few :)

Click Click Click!
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things to come

“I'm a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it” 

― Thomas Jefferson

It's been one of those weeks where I've been alternating between bored and excited. My husband was out of town all week, so the evenings were slow and my dog just doesn't get the jokes on 30 Rock.

On the other hand, I've started nannying for a new family. The little girl is about 18 months, so the action is pretty much non-stop when I'm with her! I've also been working on two exciting projects. One is with a local boutique and the other is international (!). I can't say too much about the projects right now, but you won't have to wait too long. They'll each get a separate post sometime this coming week! What I can say, though, is that I feel incredibly lucky to be a part of both; the local one especially. I got to work with some really lovely people and hope to work with them again in the future.

I hope your weekend is filled with the same kind of lovely weather that we're having here in Seattle :)

Birthday, giveaway, and big news!

Today is the one year anniversary of Fleur d'Elise! It's been a great year :) I have met so many wonderful bloggers and connected to so many amazing blogs and communities, thanks to this blog.

Some Stats:
In total, I've posted 131 blogs articles (not including this one)
Gained 104 followers via Google
Since I started using StatCounter.com in April, I've had over 4000 visitors

Here is a picture from my first post

This is from my second post


The past couple of weeks I've been immensely busy with work and planning my wedding reception, but I've been thinking about the blog and all of you a lot. Mostly I just feel guilty; I've neglected something I really care about, but sometimes it can't be helped! I've also been trying to figure out how to my measure my blog's success now that it's a year old. Is it the number of followers? The number of comments? The number of affiliates or official recognitions? It would make more sense that success is a product of all those things, and not just one.

For instance, 104 followers is a drop in the bucket when compared to the fan base of other more established bloggers, but I am lucky and flattered to have everyone of you. I'm also thrilled to share some awesome news with you: I've been contacted by Glamour for a street style photo shoot and I am a finalist in Marie Claire's What I Love About Me Contest! I am not guaranteed to be in either magazine, but the simple fact that they would even be interested in considering me for publication is completely awesome! As stressed as I am this week, I am feel completely blessed. Thank you all for your support and readership. I would not have come so far without it.

And now for my official THANK YOU! It's time for another giveaway!

One lucky reader will win this necklace and vibrant lipstick. The necklace is from Forever21 and features a Goldstone pendant and I've added a pink ribbon. It's very similar to a bracelet I made back in January. The lipstick is a Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Siren. It's a gorgeous, creamy orange-red and is one of the colors I recommended in this post. It's a fantastic shade for Summer and will look stunning with dark and muted colors this Fall.

Ok, so to enter:
Follow me via Google or BlogLovin' +1
Like Fleur d'Elise on Facebook +1
Link to my blog/giveaway on your blog +2
Remember to leave me a comment with your name and email and links!

The giveaway will end in one week. Good luck!

Versatile Blogger

First, I must apologize, because I believe one of my blogger friends has already given me this wonderful award, but I didn't remember till just now! I am sorry I am so feather-brained.
Second, the beautiful and talented Ashley over at StyleCurrent has bestowed this award on me again and written the most wonderful things about me. It made me cry. (Stay tuned for a post dedicated completely to Ashley's amazing sense of style!)

Seven things you might not know about me:
1. I was a ballet dancer from the ages of 3 years to 9 years. I even danced in the Nutcracker!

2. I really, really like bugs & spiders, and have since a young age. I am still thinking about becoming an entomolgist when I grow up. I have all the gear and even pin my own beetles and have spiders in preserving fluid.

3. I have fighter pilot vision. I will be so sad when my eyesight goes, because I won't be able to draw itty-bitty anymore.

4. I lived in Basingstoke, Hampshire for 7 months and I've been there on vacation 2 other times. England is my first true love.

5. The only thing I'm allergic to is shrimp; the little tiny cocktail kind. I puke a lot. The strange thing is that I can eat every other kind of shrimp and shellfish in existence.

6. I have a short attention span. Seven things is too many.

7. When I was little I used to plan huge reenactments of Disney movies. I would make my little sisters dress up like mermaids and we would perform Little Mermaid songs for our dinner guests. I also spent the 2 weeks before my 7th birthday rehearsing Beauty & The Beast and assigning parts to my guests, but it never happened. We didn't have enough kids for all the parts.

And now to pass the award along!

Haiku Ambulance: Zoe is so nice and so cool! Gorgeous, talented, funny; what more could you want! Her blog is always a pleasure to read, so make sure you don't just gawk at the great outfits! Read!

This Charming Style: Harriet has such a unique style and great personality. Definitely a Style Icon!

Papillon Chouette : I'm lucky to know Angie. Like all the girls on this list, I wish I knew her in real life! She's a great writer, as well as having a style all her own, so I encourage you to read her blog!

RedPoppy Fashion: Tanya is an amazing local blogger, who I completely admire. She's insightful and has a great eye for fashion. She also makes gorgeous hats!

RAGS against the MACHINE: Terri is a great writer and has such a classic sense of style!

Statements In Fashion : Collette is so inspirational. She is talented and incredibly hardworking. She is also gorgeous and has a great sense of style. I think she is an important voice in the blogging world, and you should be paying attention to her!