Links à la Mode: The IFB Weekly Roundup, May 19, 2011

First, I want to take a second to thank everyone for the wonderful response to my Jack Sparrow Fashion Icon post.   As you all know, I don’t normally write things like this, but it seemed the timing was perfect for something lighthearted.  I am happy the post was chosen for this week’s Links à la Mode.  I hope it will allow more people to get a glimpse of the other (fun!) side of me.

Second, I know there has been some controversy surrounding the content and wording of this week’s LALM introduction.  I am not going to go into it here except to encourage you to read this follow-up article by Jennine Jacob: “Why Beautiful Imagery is Important for Fashion Blogger Success.”

I hope you enjoy all the links below.

P.S. Check out this post on Grit & Glamour if you are interested in learning more about how to submit a post to IFB’s Links à la Mode.

Your Blogs Perfect Accessory: Brilliant Pictures

Edited by Denimology

As I was selecting my posts for this weeks Links A La Mode, I realized how important it is to have attractive and original images in your posts. I noticed that I would open a post and close it promptly if the images looked rather….. what’s the word… meh.

Here is how to have your blog posts chosen by me [Denimology] for LALM:

• Images Are The Main Course — A great image will draw in your reader. The image might be beautiful, odd, heartwarming, instructive or just curiosity-provoking, so long as it keeps the reader wanting to read your post.
• Don’t Forget To Use an Image — It’s better to use a generic image than no image at all but ultimately your image should represent what the subject of your post is about.
• High Quality Images Are Best — We’ve all heard the saying “Pictures speak a thousand words”, but in the blogging world they speak even more. Adding HQ pictures to a blog post will visually stimulate your readers and help them identify with you, the writer.
• Resize Your Images — While images can make your blog looked polished and professional, having images that hang over into the margins or that are cut off is sloppy blogging.

Links à la Mode: May 19th

• And She Loved: How to DIY more– list of resources for DIY projects and ideas
• Beautifully Invisible: 5 Things Jack Sparrow Taught Me About Fashion & Makeup
• bestofbklyn: Summer getaway essentials
• Beyond Fabric: Incorporating ethnic pieces into your attire
• Chic ‘n Cheap Living: Wardrobe staple: Trouser jeans
• Denimology: Denimology’s 5th Anniversary ‘Free Jeans Every Day In May’ Denim Giveaway Want free jeans? We have Lots to give away!
• fashionablynumb: Angel Garcia The Label Whore. People who get carried away with labels and logos.
• For Those About to Shop: 10 great designer quotations
• ggfashionista: A tutorial in how to achieve a chic headband look with a scarf
• IFB: New IFB Feature — Twitter/Livestream Chat
• Kirstin Marie: A shopaholic’s tips
• Mary Jane Girl: Kristen Leotsakou Interior design: do’s, don’ts and must have items
• My Favorite Fashion: Victoria Vintage Vision: how & why vintage fashion has become so popular
• Rose tinted uncertainty: Rhona Nolan – Should we pick one look or reserve our right to be polystylish???
• Sample Sale Sites: Jeans Make A Difference – Denim Unites For Peace
• Speak2Ashley: Style lessons from French women, the French way
• StyleSizzle: How to build a better wardrobe
• Styling You: Why the colour navy is so Posh
• Stylish Thought: Are you a Savage Blogger?
• TheStylishButterfly: Confessions of a new blogger: High fashion vs. real fashion
• ThisIsAYes: Summer Ready? – from less Makeup to more Sailing, Mint Green Dresses, more Maxi Skirts and Round Sunglasses
• truequeen: 11 Ways to Revamp Your Dresser

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