Links à la Mode: Darth Vader Returns

Feel the dark side of the force — Models of the Fashion Empire Balenciaga wearing cape hats, reminiscent of Darth Vader.

Photo credit: Balenciaga

Hi, here are the latest news from the Fashion Empire Balenciaga and the IFB network:

Return of Darth Vader

Blogger Crushing Red has discovered this cool looking cape hat, reminiscent of Dark Vader. It was designed by the Fashion Empire Belenciaga and was part in their SS 2012 show in Paris.

Feel the dark side of the force!

Renaissance History Lesson

Take a history lesson on renaissance costumes with designer purushu and see their comeback on today's haute couture runway.

DIY Xmas Gift Guide

Are you a stressed xmas shopper? Relax, IFB has some inspiration for you.

Money is not everything when it comes to finding the right gift for your loved ones. Sugar and Spice knows how to have a frugal, yet stylish christmas.

Also check out the great DIY ideas below:

Links à la Mode

Cooler Weather Brings Haute Fashion: That’s How The Saying Goes Right?

Edited by: Jessie Thorpe of Denimology

Cooler weather has made it’s way in and it leaves me feeling a definitive need to dress up lavishly. Some girls have been frocked fancifully for the entire month of Dressember. I think it’s important to make the effort to look extra stylish in the Winter months. I’ve been decorating myself glamorously in festive jewel tones: emerald, crystal, ruby with gold making and appearance every now and again also. My wardrobe has definitely become darker as I use lots of navy and black basics letting my accessories do the talking.

The IFB Weekly Roundup – December 15th 2011

• Absolutely Fuzzy
  DIY studded denim jacket
• Crashing Red
  Balenciaga: Return of Jedi!
• Denimology
  Pay It Forward With A Molly Bear
• Fashionistyle
  Edie Sedgwick: The Girl with the Black Tights
• Flounces and Slashes
  Dangerous chic bling. DIY Crystal Knuckle Duster
• House of Guise
  The Dreaded B-Word: The Basics of Accessories
• Lady O' Fashion
  DIY Making Leather Look Aged
• Miss Viki
  To photoshop or not to photoshop?
• Piewacket
  Dolly Parton cover shoot for Rue Holiday issue
• Pretty Quirky Pants
  DIY Multi-Chain Necklace
• Purple Bananas and Fudgeballs
  DIY Miu Miu Glitter Sneakers Tutorial
• Purushu
  Renaissance in Runway. Inspiration from the past.
• Simply Frabulous
  The man who sees the world in denim
• Stephanie M. Style
  Preppy in Blue!
• Sugar and Spice
  How to have a frugal, yet stylish, Christmas:
• Tha Darlinh
  DIY: How to make fancy silver shoes out of 5€ leftover ones.
• That Girl Kip
  DIY Gold leaf jewelery
• The Quirky Poet
  Getting comfortable taking blog photos in public
• Wardrobe of a Secret Millionaire
  Are High-Low Designer Collabs a great idea?
• Yellow Cup Cake
  Holiday Guide for Gifts Under $100