links à la mode: the IFB weekly roundup {december 31, 2015 edition}

My problem around the holiday season is that I run on such a last minute schedule that I don’t have time to prepare properly for that dinner, for that perfect outfit, for that just right decor. I dislike running around at the last minute fighting crowds, settling for the less than ideal, and paying premium prices for something I could have purchased on sale had time permitted. So, I’m following From the Soles Up lead by reviewing what steps I can take this year to accomplish things in 2016. Small steps that can become something big. First up, the Christmas sweater. Buy now for the right price, the best look, and standard shipping. Goals don’t have to be core shakers.

IFB bloggers were mostly interested in planning and selecting a New Year’s Eve outfit. As you should be, and it was unanimous. Whether you are going uptown, downtown, or relaxing on your living room couch, one should dress festive. Layers of black, bursts of color, hints of glitz, and just wow. Many were also rounding up the best of 2015 and planning ahead in anticipation to what this next year may bring. And reading between the lines of it all you pick up on some great business of blogging tips and advice.

More preparation, less procrastination, and… exuberant enjoyment of life. Joie de Vivre. I may just make that my motto for the coming year. Happy New Years!

Links a la Mode, December 31

• Anti Muse: We Love | Xmas Sweaters
• Cat Eyes & Skinny Jeans: {Fashion Folio} Winter Beginnings
• Fashion Moriarty: 5 Actually Affordable NYE Dresses
• From the Soles Up: Andiamo! (Let’s Go!)
• Grazielle Camilleri: Un Paseo Por el Mar | Summer Dress
• Happy. Pretty. Sweet.: Last Minute New Year’s Eve Look
• Hello Alley: New Year’s Eve Outfit Inspo
• Hey Just Jei: Top HJJ Posts in 2015
• La Vintage Vida: The Fitting Room Chronicles | Channeling Ariel (and Failing)
• Life in the Fash Lane: Year End Wishlist | Clutches
• Lil Miss Bianca: Ring Out the Old, Ring in the New
• MySelf Expressed: Inspiration Board | NYE 2015/2016
• Purushu Arie: Fashion Illustrations | Round Up of 2015 in Fashion
• Sassy Ethnic Bohemian: In Which We Go Over Some NYE 2016 Prep
• Style Studio: 5 Sites to Share Your Outfit Posts Now
• Tales of Two: 5 Tips to Creating a Striking All White Outfit
• The Sugar Ribbon Blog: Ways to Wear Your Party Dress After the Party
• This Season’s Gold: Holiday Party | Playing with Textures in Black
• We Are Ready Made: Rosebuds
• Wish and Wear: Covet | Discipline

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