Best of the Web: Style blogs of the week

Right about now you’re probably feeling that mid-week slump. It’s Wednesday morning, and while the weekend is in sight, you still have work or summer school to catch up on befor you can kick back and relax. Well, there is an end in sight, at it’s a glorious one at that.
Independence Day has got to be one of the most underrated fashion holidays of the year. So break out the red blue and white and follow these trendy bloggers to fashion freedom this Sunday, July 4.
Independent fashion designer Marie-Louise knows what it takes to be a self-governed designer. Her soft, feminine style is accented with a little bit of edge. So if that’s what you’re looking for this weekend you can find innovative designs, wonderful fashion photography and daily style advice on her blog, Marie-Louise’s Fashion Pulse.
If you want to go vintage this 4th of July get some fashion inspiration from Starship Narcissus. Her completely thrifted vintage style is not only environmentally ethical but is completely unique. She features other fashion-forward bloggers as well as lifestyle posts. The woman behind the blog, Lisa, has a great eye for updating vintage and thrifted finds making them her own.
Another blogger trying to update her style aesthetic with clothes she already has is Song of the Exile. It’s a daily artistic style blog with a strong focus on texture and photography. It is all about discovered new ways to wear clothes you already have and modernizing second-hand clothing.
A blogger that will have you singing a fashionable tune is Kim Gray; this 29-year-old South African stylist blogs about her fashion and decor inspirations daily. It’s always a treat when she takes readers behind the scenes of her fashion and decor shoots, and walks us through the treasures she finds along the way. Whether it is taking us on her sourcing adventures or posting fabulous finds, Kim is definitely a great resource for up-to-date trends.
If you are looking for a muse that will have you styling this weekend look no further than High Street Cardigans. This personal style blog is great for fashion motivation. The face behind the blog, Ana-Maria’s enthusiasm for fashion can be seen in her fashion which is always current in this season’s best trends.
Want to take a breather from your Sunday barbecue? Afternoon Tea & Living Room is a relaxing way to chill out on a scorching hot day. This part-time fashion designer’s blog is a representation of her passion for the industry. Being a designer herself she looks to create her own style, and tries hard not to follow trends. A leader in her own right, take a cue from this aspiring fashionista.
Check out the Citizen Rosebud based out of Sacramento, California. This blog is definitely for the lovers of vintage, street style and D.I.Y. ethics. If you are looking for clothes that define your “everyday eccentric” style, this is definitely the place to find inspiration. Her latest entry will definitely have you seeing red, white and blue.
So before you put on broad stripes and bright stars and declare your fashion independence this weekend with some chic ideas from our favorite bloggers of the week.









