Sarasota Fashion Week

The first ever Sarasota Fashion Week kicked off yesterday as volunteers, designers, press and guests mingled the night away. While tonight was the sponsorship appreciation party, tomorrow is the beginning of four days filled with runways, models, and the latest fashions. 

As a volunteer I am thrilled to be apart of this exciting time for Sarasota's up and coming fashion scene. 

The Style Swap, which is tomorrow from 9a-1p, is the main event I will be volunteering for, as I am so excited to be apart of it!  It's a great way to be eco friendly and still get some really cute pieces to spice up your wardrobe. There will be DIY workshops on how to turn a t-shirt into a necklace, purse or scarf, the actual swap, where all swapaholics discover new, fabulous finds, and last but certainly not least, a style showcase where local fashion influencers will show off outfits created right there at the swap! So bring out your gently used clothes, jewelry, shoes, etc and swap your hearts out. 

**Ticket price $10 at the door. Proceeds Benefit the Backroom School of Film & Art 501c3

*** photos from Mo2vated Media Gallery

Review of Sally Hansen's Salon Effects: Kitty Kitty

As I have confessed, I have a slight obsession with all things leopard. I've kept it hush hush for the most part, but this fall the trend has exploded and so has my collection of pieces! About two weeks ago I even participated in the newest bloggers do it better assignment, Animal Instincts, (my favorite one yet), showing my wild side in all things leopard print. 

I have been debating on buying the stick on nail strips but I couldn't resist any longer. I recently purchased the fun nail polish strips and in 10 minutes the look was complete. 

Sorry for the backwardness, I took it with Photo booth :)

The pack comes with 16 strips in two sealed cases, so I figured ok, one for each finger including the thumb would leave me with 6 left over BUT, I tried to carefully file off the excess so I could use the other side for my other hand (if you have longer finger nails it might not work, but I keep them pretty short so it was perfect!). I alternated, right finger, left finger, and so on.

**I am right handed so I knew it would be easy to do my left hand, that's
why I suggest starting with your dominant hand, in case you need help
putting the pieces on.

**Sometimes it's not the same fit so you will have to use another strip,
 but I only had that problem once. 

I have only had them on for a day but they have held up well and look awesome! I'm loving this manicured look. 

The patterns and colors they have are SO fun and they even have a halloween collection now. The best part, they're immediately dry! 

So if you're looking for a great alternative to dress up your nails, these polish strips are great. For 10$ a pack, I've got two manicures in 1! And while some people might not be able to use the strip for two nails, you still have a super cute look!

For more information on how to apply watch the tutorial below. 

Enjoy! xx

**Update to come on how they hold up :)

You Animal: Links A La Mode, The IFB weekly roundup!

LINKS À LA MODE: THE IFB WEEKLY ROUNDUP

0 Comments 13 OCTOBER 2011

YOU ANIMAL.

Edited by Vahni of Grit & Glamour

It’s been a while since I’ve done a LALM roundup, and it’s nice to be back! You’ve been busy little bloggers—some trend reporting here, a little schmoozing backstage at Salvatore Ferragamo there, and a lot of DIYing. You’re veritable blogging animals, with fabulously-spotted hides to match! Yeah, the animal trend—prints, furs, style stalking, what have you—with this round of posts, consider it done. And well-done, I might add.

THE IFB WEEKLY ROUNDUP: LINKS À LA MODE: OCTOBER 13TH

• Aquí: A special collaboration: Alexander Wang + Sally Hansen
• Beyond Fabric: Unveiling menswear myths: #1—dressing up in warm weather.
• Boyish Chic: How to make a fancier dress wearable for every day.
• Cosmolawlitan: Reebok’s toning shoes do not tone as advertised
• Dress Code: High Fashion: Backstage at Salvatore Ferragamo S/S 12 and what I learned there.
• Dress With Courage: Does your actual appearance match what you see in the mirror? Why women overestimate their size.
• Fashion Dynamite: How I mixed two fall trends in my OOTD—faux fur and ankle pants.
• Fierce: Keeping that ego in check.
• Grit & Glamour: What V wore: purple, reigned in* (plus midi-length tips).
• Haute Americana: Get in the Halloween spirit with American-made Halloween-esque essentials.
• My So-Called Corporate Life: How to wear the fall 2011 snakeskin trend to the office.
• Pretty Quirky Pants: DIY Lace tier Scallop Skirt
• Semi-Sweet Style: Meet a style icon: Christine Centenera.
• Smart n Snazzy: Pretty n punk: DIY studs n lace shoe refashion.
• Thanks I Made It: Getting to the point: DIY spike necklace.
• The Complex Media & Design Blog: Fashion for good: The Body Shop continues fight against sex trafficking with STOP bag.
• The Girl Who Stole the Eiffel Tower: Lessons from Tom Ford to an unlikely fashionista.
• The Style Project: In the red—colored corduroys.
• Tickle Me Chic: Taking a walk on the wild side: mixing prints and taking chances.
• What 2 Wear Where: What to wear: animal prints for NBC New York Live

PLEASE READ IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE

If you would like to submit your link for next week’s Links à la Mode, please register first, then post your links HERE. The HTML code for this week will be found in the Links a la Mode group will be published later today. ~Jennine

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