Chinese New Year & Links À La Mode

On our way home from the temple on New Year's Day, we happened upon a Lion dance performance in Chinatown. This traditional dance is an integral element to Lunar New Year celebrations around the world. There are usually two lions that dance along the streets to the sounds of a rhythmic drum beat and clashing cymbals. They will go around to visit local businesses to bless them with good luck and good fortune for the year.

My post on How To Celebrate Chinese New Year was selected for IFB's Links à la Mode. 

Wardrobe Refresh

There's nothing like Fashion Week to get you thinking about your wardrobe. Getting that preview of everything that will hit the streets in six months feels like a little trip to the future. Your present wardrobe? How can you refresh it so it's future proofed? That's where paying attention to fashion month comes in handy. This week we look at what's been happening, and how to give yourself that little treat to keep you from the winter blues.

Links à la Mode: February 19th

• Attire Club: Why Fashion Is Important
• Chromo Beauty: 4 Tips for Rocking Natural Hair
• Femme Violet: Power Dressing: Fashion As Armor
• Funky Jungle: 5 Reasons Why I Love Thrifting
• Happy Pretty Sweet: 4 Gowns Inspired by Oscar Nominated Films
• High Heels in The Wilderness: Legging Love
• Les Assorties: Plexi Dreams
• Moda Vracha's Spot: Korean Skincare Routine for Acne Prone Skin
• Ms. Fabulous: #NYFW Red Dress Show: Go Red for Women
• Purushu Arie: 5 Office Essentials Most Men Miss
• Red Alice Rao: How to Look Good in a Sports Jersey
• Rolala Loves: How to Celebrate Chinese New Year
• Storybook Apothecary: 5 Thoughts Only Bloggers Will Understand
• Style Context: Star Wars Meets Coachella at Mara Hoffman
• Style Curated: Metal Noir Fall 2015 at Pier 59 Studios
• Style On Trend: What to Pack for a 5-Day Beach Resort Vacation
• The Daily Luxe: 5 Highlights from NYFW
• Try It On Me: All Black Without Being Boring
• Yukova's Fashion Blog: 5 Quick Ways to Improve Your Style Routine
• We Are Ready Made: The Realm of Nothingness

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