Home Sweet Home: TGI Friday

Yes it has been a while, in fact it has been an age but here is an exciting installment of TGI Friday but from an interiors perspective. This is where I pick out all the blogs that rocked my world this week.

Concrete and Honey

Ok I cheated a bit as this post was written in April but I love it and just had to share it. For those of you who always have a problem with storage (like I do) this blog post lists some great ways of storing your wares.

Brunch at Saks
Annemarie shows us her inspirations over choosing colours for her home and shares with us lots of yummy pictures from Apartment Therapy.

Lobster and Swan
I love a good cup of tea and Jeska from Lobster and Swan shows off some gorgeous tea that she sighted at Les Carnets de MissClara.

A Bloomsbury Life
Lisa gives us the lowdown of the preview for the Acme gallery. I love the way the magazines are artfully displayed on the floor under the chair.

Design Sponge
Grace salivates over designer, Caitlin Mociun's cool and fabulous open loft home.

Picture taken from Concrete and Honey.

TGI Friday

Spring is finally here (well sort of) with a slight glimmer of the sun but it is still very chilly. I will be so happy when we put that nasty winter behind us. Once again here are the blogs that rocked my world this week.

Mademoiselle Robot
The legendary Todd Selby has launched his book in a pop up store at Collette in Paris. Mademoiselle Robot took a wander down there to check it out and the result was very positive.

Bangs and a Bun
This post made me a laugh out loud. The ever so spirited Lady Bangs provides us with an hilarious account why she no longer loves shopping.

Marian Kihogo
The ever so glam, Marian fills us in on how she started out as a stylist.

Kiss my Black Ads
Did you know that Jay Z has a documentary coming out which is sponsored by Absolut? No neither did I but the guys down at Kiss my Black Ads did and gives us the lowdown.

Fashion Editor at Large
We are in the middle of Paris Fashion Week which is always guaranteed to draw a glamorous crowd. However at every Fashion Week there is a team of people who hold things together and this post features Sara Blonstein who oversees the production of the fashion shows at London Fashion Week.

Pic taken from Mademoiselle Robot

Fashioning February: TGI Friday

This is the last week of Fashioning February and I have an amazing amount of fun. London Fashion Week (LFW) came and went and yet again there were a fabulous amount of posts. Like two weeks ago it was a very hard decision to narrow it done to five links but I got there in the end. So with no further ado, here are the posts that have rocked my world this week.

Oh Elle
You know you have arrived when Topshop comes knocking on your door. Disney Roller Girl, Coco's Tea Party and Oh Elle were invited down to Topshop's flagship store to host a blogging workshop. The lovely Elle gives us a recap of the day.

Coco's Tea Party
Following the blogging workshop, Coco has kindly put together a list of blogging tips for newbie bloggers.

Kate Loves Me
This week was all about London Fashion Week and Pelayo gives us a pictorial lowdown on his time at LFW. I just love the We HEART KateLovesMe cards that he has all the fashionistas holding up.

Marian Kihogo
It wasn't just the clothes that got everyone hot under the collar, bloggers also breathing hard over their behaviour at shows and in the press room. Read this insightful and very honest commentary from Marian on her thoughts about the behaviour of bloggers at LFW.

Disco Nap
Sitting on the side of the fence was this spunky blogger who decided to speak up and give her side of the story. It certainly made interesting reading.

Picture taken from Oh Elle.

Fashioning February: TGI Friday

Whoopee!! London Fashion Week kicks off today and aside from losing my Blackberry, (why do I feel like I have lost my BF?) I am really pumped up for it. This week has produced yet another round of amazing blog posts so here we are with the ones that have rocked my world.

Fashion Editor at Large
Fashion bloggers are taking over the world, correction they have already taken over what with the massively successful Evolving Influence Blog Conference on Monday and now they are featured in US Vogue. Respect!

Wendy Brandes Jewelery
The enigmatic Wendey Brandes gives us the lowdown on the Evolving Influence Fashion Blog Conference which she took part in.

Your Private Shopper
The stylish Kristina was featured as one of the most stylish women on cyberspace by the mighty Forbes magazine. She was so chuffed that she decided to write a post about it and listing the other women on the list.

Disney Roller Girl
DRG looks at the evolution of fashion shows and the whole ethos behind them.

Marian Kihogo
All week the lovely Marian has been featuring the players of London Fashion Week and finding out how they are preparing for the five days full of fashion, parties and champagne. In this post she interviews Joy Vieli, a model and DJ who expects to be very busy during the event.

Fashioning February: TGI Friday

Wow what a week it has been. New York Fashion Week had barely kicked off when the tragic news of Alexander McQueen's death exploded on the twittersphere and the news. All I can say is what a great loss and that my heart goes out to Lee McQueen and his family.

Today is the end of the second week of Fashioning February and I have been overwhelmed by the wonderful feedback and support that I have received. Selecting the links for TGI Friday was really difficult; there were so many fantastic posts published this week that really rocked my world and editing them down to the final five was not as easy task. So once again here are the blog posts which truly and utterly rocked my world this week.

The Satorialist
As you can expect there were lots of posts about the late Alexander McQueen but this post by The Satorialist stood out to me.

Disney Roller Girl
As the impending event of London Fashion Week draws closer, DSR shares with us her favourite fashion tweeters.

Fashion Editor at Large
The Satorialist and Face Hunter are not the only street style watchers around. Fashion Editor at Large tells us about her admiration for Tommy Ton from the much admired blog, Jak & Jill.

Style Amor
Most aspiring fashionistas start out as interns and a lot of them are not treated as well as they should be. This fabulous delivers some much needed advice on what to expect from an internship and what to do when you are not.

The Coveted
Remember Tavigate? Yes that drama from a few weeks back?  Well Jennine from The Coveted gives us her views on the scenario.


Image taken from The Satorialist.

Fashioning February: TGI Friday

After a mini hiatus TGI Friday is back and this week to tie in with our Fashioning February special we have links that are style and fashion related. So once again here are the links that have rocked my world this week.

Stylist and the City
Burberry muse and Harry Potter star, Emma Watson has become quite the fashionista and this blog talks about her collaboration with ethical fashion brand, People Tree.

Yoruba Girl Dancing
The ever so witty Yoruba Girl tells us about her great love for all things Cath Kidson.

Disney Roller Girl
Teeny blogger, Tavi Gevinson has recieved a bit of a bashing from the press recently, Disney Roller Girl discusses the Tavi-Gate drama and tells everyone to lay off her.

Inspire the Starling
This blog post examines the snobbery between people who work for designer labels and the ones who work for high street brands.

In2mee
London Fashion Week announced that they were finally going digital and would be streaming shows live. In2mee talks about the impact of this and which designers she will be looking out for during the event.

TGI Friday

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So things have finally got back to normal this week and it looks like we have left the snow behind us. Please find a list of blogs which have rocked my world this week.

The Coveted
2009 was certainly the year of the blogger and 2010 looks like it will be even better if this fabulous video shown above is taken into consideration. The film was made in conjunction with Berlin Fashion Week and covers the impact that bloggers have made to the fashion industry. The footage includes the who's who of fashion blogsphere as well as the Grand Dame of fashion, Suzy Menkes.

Fantasy Ride
There is no doubt that we live in a youth orientated world which is reflected in the entertainment industry. Michelle looks at youth shows such as Skins, 90210 and Gossip Girl and discusses why it pays to be young.

Lushes Brown Thoughts
I wrote about Buppies a few months back which (a web series that covers a group of US Black urban professionals) stars former star of The Fresh Prince, Tatyana Ali. Check out this fab video with Tatyana and her sister Anastasia who both collaborate on the show.

Fashion Journalist in the City
A few weeks ago everyone in blogsphere were raving over V magazine when they published their plus sized issue. Fashion journo about town, Chloe tells us why plus sized models should be featured in magazines all the time.

Welcome Home
Everyone knows what a huge fashionista Rachel Zoe is but not everyone knows how swish her house in LA is. Interiors' junkie, Amanda Talbot shares the images that were taken when she went over to Rachel's house.

TGI Friday

This year seems to be racing by faster than speed lightning but thank god that the snow is thawing and we can all get on with our lives. Once again here are a list of blog posts which have rocked my world this week.

Mustard Seed Collective
Who doesn't love gay Paris? The fashion, the food, the wine and the wonderful architecture? Well the lovely Adrienne presents the French campaign by fashion brand, Forever 21.

Divalocity
It is a pretty dead cert that Precious is going to clean up at all the awards shows including the Golden Globes which takes place this weekend. This post looks at the star appeal of Gabourey Sidibe, the new star of Precious who has taken Hollywood by storm.

Yoruba Girl Dancing
According to Henry Reid, US Senate Majority Leader there is a negro dialect. Is there? Yoruba Girl was perturbed and discussed it in her blog.

Face Hunter
What you thought The Satorialist was the only street style blogger one capable of landing a book deal?
Not so. Yvan Rodic aka Face Hunter shows off his brand new spanking book.

The Stiletto Effect
Remember Taylor, the stroppy assistant in The Rachel Zoe Project? Well she has left the Zoe campy and gone onto pastures new. This post pays homage to her talents.

TGI Friday

What a week it has been eh? Totally snow infested, the news stations are calling it the biggest freeze for 40 years. So just to warm your hearts here are the blog posts that have rocked my world this week.

Habitually Chic
Everyone is cooing over Anya Hindmarch designing a new line for Barbour but I was more interested in her gorgeous home. Talk about divine.

Bangs and a Bun
The hilarious Bangs and a Bun tells us exactly why the second Sex and the City film will be a major flop.

Style Bubble
Super blogger, Susie Bubble shares with us the wonders of Selfridges's Wonder Room which celebrates the 90s.

Style on Track
With a bag named after her, Jane Birkin has an enviable style which is admired by many. This blog post is a tribute to her.

Forever Amber
Very few people have escaped from the snow over the last few weeks and Amber tells us why winter wonderland is a pain in the arse.

TGI Friday

Another week, another dollar and a whole heap of snow has landed on my street. It looked really pretty when it set in the early hours of the morning but now it is gradually turning to ice and looking grim. Anyway enough doom and gloom, here are the blog posts that have rocked my world this week.

Pbleepd
Not only is it the end of the year it is also the end of the decade and the Pbleepd posse look at the top 20 dancers of all time.

Michelle O. Style
Can you believe it is almost a year since the Obamas took over the world in the form of Barack and Michelle? This tribute blog takes a retrospective look at Michelle O. mania.

Sianyland
The (official) London Blogger Meet Up got together a few weeks back and Sian was invited to talk at the event. Find out how it went and what went down at the event.

Black Women in Europe
Every Black person I know plans to see the Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, have a read of this commentary by Black Women in Europe.

Bangs and a Bun
New Years Eve is the thorn in my side; to go out or not to go out? So I was glad to read this blog and find out that I am not the only one who thinks the hype of NYE is over rated.

Picture taken from Pbleepd.

TGI Friday

Wow, what a week it has been and not too long before Xmas. Once again here are the blog posts that have rocked my world this week.

Kiss My Black Ads
If you loved the film Biker Boyz then you will love this post about the legacy of Black American motorcycle culture.

Coco's Tea Party
Check out Coco's fashion moments of the year.

London Liberty Girl
LLG gives us her two pence worth on the ten words that writers should never use.

Bangs and a Bun
This week (and the week before that) has certainly been all about Tiger and his off golf antics. This post looks at the role that women who get involved with married guys play in extra marital affairs.

Kingdom of Style
Queen Michelle introduces us to the rant manifesto for all graphic designers to use when they are getting annoyed with clients.

TGI Friday

Once again here are the blog posts that have rocked my world this week.

Marion Kihogo
Everyone loved Carrie's quirky dress sense in Sex and the City and Marion takes us back to the many looks of Carrie Bradshaw.

Style Bubble
Every book lover and mag addict were devastated when Borders closed their doors this week and Susie Style Bubble looks at the impact this closure will have on the magazine industry.

Somebody Loves You
This week has been full of revelations of infidelity and betrayal with a few high profile relationships suffering huge problems. This blog post looks at exactly what makes a happy and successful marriage.

Divalocity
Bravo TV have a new TV show called Launch My Line which gives 10 aspiring fashion designers a chance to launch their own collection. Read the preview on the link above.

Bubblegarm
I am a nosey so and so who loves to have a peeps at other people's style so it will be no surprise to you when I admit that I found this video blog about the contents of Bubblegarm's bag very fascinating.

TGI Friday

I know it's been a while since TGI Friday graced its presence but I'm afraid life got in the way. The last week has resulted in a bit of a blog fest with a lot of people writing posts about blogging culture and the relationship we have with PRs. It has all made for some provocative reading. So here we are with the blog posts that have rocked my world this week.

Divalocity
Over the world magazine circulations are declining and this blog looks at the reasons why and on the flip side why blogs are so popular.

Lipstick Rules
The International Make Up Artists Trade Show (IMATS) took place in Toronto last weekend and every beauty blogger in town made their way down to the event. Lipstick Rules reviews the event and discuses how beauty bloggers are perceived by PRs.

Liberty London Girl
Everyone's favourite blogger gives us the nitty gritty on the relationship between bloggers and PRs.

Sianyland
This post picks up where Liberty London Girl left off with a dummies guide aimed at PRs on how to deal with bloggers.

Girl With a Satchel
This essential read for glossy magazine addicts talks about the love fest that magazines are having with fashion bloggers.

Pic taken from Divalocity.

TGI Friday

I must admit this week has gone really fast what with a drop in the temperature and Bonfire Night yesterday.  So to no further ado, please find the links to the blog posts that have really done it for me this week.

Sianyland
Remember back in the day when the mobile library would come over to your area with a mouth watering selection of books for you to borrow? Sian takes us back there.

Fashionbytes
It has certainly been a memorable year for Kanye West for good and bad reasons but like him or loathe him you can't knock his creativity. Hence his new coffee table book that is due out soon.

Coco's Tea Party
Glamour is not exactly my favourite magazine but this month the UK version has smashed it with the lush cover of Leighton Meester.

Style Sample Magazine
Check out a no nonsense guide on writing for magazines.

Fly Girls
Check out the amazing work of artist, Borja Bonaque.

Picture taken from Sianyland. 

TGI Friday

At last it is Friday and the weekend is upon us. Once again here are a list of links that have caught my eye this week.

The Feminista Files
It is almost a year since Barack Obama was elected President of the USA and to commenrate this New York Times Magazine published a 10 page story. Read our favourite feminista's blog post on this article.

Pretty Stylish London
Last week the lovely Eva threw a Pink Pamper Party to raise funds for cancer. Sadly I couldn't make it but here are the pictures from the glam event.

Afrobella
There are zillions of blogs out there; some good and some even better. Afrobella spills the beans on how to start up a fabulous blog.

Disney Roller Girl
DSR introduces us to the quartet behind Underlining Colours, a new arty magazine that has hit the streets.

If Wishes Were Clothes Horses
With Borders gone we now need someone to flick through magazines while we wait for late mates. Bring on RD Franks, a delicious mag shop that carries titles from far and away.

Picture taken from The Feminista Files.

TGI Friday

Once again here are a list of blog posts that hit a nerve for me this week.

Mustard Seed Collective
Adrienne kicks off her 'In Her Shoes' series with a look at films with some serious foot fashion in it.

The Wider Perspective
We are often asked whether hip hop is dead but what about R&B? Mr Mayne discusses this intruiging topic here.

Fashion Journalist in the City
LG Fashion Week in Toronto took place, here is an inside account of the Joe Fresh Style show.

Disney Roller Girl
I didn't get an invite to the Anthropologie preview show but Disney Roller Girl did. Here is her take on the event.

Stylist and the City
Read all about the new MTV reality series, STYL'D that follows five junior stylists who set out to make a name for themselves.

Picture takem from Mustard Seed Collective.

TGI Friday

Have a look at all the blogs that rocked my world this week.

Girl With a Satchel
Our favourite magazine blog discusses the situation of cover mounts on glossy magazines.

Vex in the City

There was a time when picking out a PC meant settling for a boring black option but now PC laptop companies have stepped up their game and now offer a moutwatering selection of colours. Yinka gives us the lowdown on the new range from Dell.

K-Hart
Once again travel fares in London go up but the service does not improve. Read K-Hart's woes about this distressing situation.

Mad News Blog
X Factor heated up our screens with the live finals last week where pop star, Robbie Williams made an appearance. Janice Mad News shares her thoughts with us.

Waltzing Matilda
Facebook is not for everyone and Matilda tells us why.

Picture is taken from Girl With a Satchel.

TGI Friday

Yay, it's Friday and once again please find links to the blog posts that have rocked my world this week. This week was full of a lot of quality posts but after a lot of umming and urring, these were the posts that made my top five.

Brown Girl Gumbo
Check out BGG's review of the film that everyone is talking about - Good Hair.

Disney Roller Girl
What makes a fashion designer? Well Disney Roller Girl discuses this in her post.

K.Hart
Ms K.Hart gives us an hilarious account of her trip to the hairdressers. This is so funny.

in2mee
Since emails, texting and instant messengers, no one puts pen to paper anymore, but check out this lovely note.

Habitually Chic
This week was all about the shocking new policy by the FTC that stated that bloggers must declare any freebies or payments they receive. Read Habitually Chic's fantastic response.

TGI Friday

Again here are a list of the blog posts that have rocked my world this week.

Hattie c in the place to be..
Resident music journo, Hattie Collins gives us a build up to the MOBO Awards and why this year, Brit music artist finally have something to shout about.

I Used to be a Socialiate and Now I Just Write a Lot
The Social writers team discuss the aftermath of the MOBOS, who won what and who got dissed.

Pbleepd
More MOBO rantings and the Pbleepd possee discuss 10 reasons why the MOBOs got it wrong.

Yoruba Girl Dancing
Our favourite Yoruba Girl tells us why she welcomes Black History Month.

K.Hart
The pressures of a lady to look good is discussed here in great detail.

If you would like to be included in TGI Friday next week then submit your links ondolady@googlemail.com. Please note that the links must be published between Friday 2nd October and Thursday 8th October.

TGI Friday

Please find a list of links which have rocked my world this week.

Coco's Tea Party

The one and only Coco plays ode to Vogue's Grace Coddington, sheroe of The September Issue.

Fashion Journalist in the City

Check out this hilarious send up of stylist, Rachel Zoe and her crew, Brad and Taylor.

The Worst Kept Secret

A list of the top ten iconic sportsmen and women of all time.

Style Bubble

London Fashion Week came and went and Susie Bubble gave us the lowdown on the Burberry fashion show and after party.

Mustard Seed Collective

Look at five reasons why you should never take a blogging break.

If you would like to be included in TGI Friday next week then submit your links to ondolady@googlemail.com. Please note that the links must be published between Friday 25th September to Thursday 1st October.