Links à la Mode is a collection of  blog posts, plus size news and overall things that have inspired me, moved me and made me smile this month.  Hope you enjoy them as much as I did — Love, Zadry

IN BODY POSITIVE NEWS…

My belated post on Eating Disorder Awareness Week

by Aarti Olivia from Curves Become Her

Aarti shares her quest to obtain a positive body image. — “Sharing my journey with my readers is my way of paying it forward and my way to reach out to anyone out there who struggles like I struggled. Who face fat shaming and don’t know where to turn. Who are picked on for being too skinny, too tall, too short, too large. This is where I tell you, You are not alone and you don’t have to feel isolated because of what you are going through. There are avenues for you to reach out and there is NO shame or embarrassment in this.” [via Curves Become Her]

IN PLUS SIZE FASHION…

Jibri Launches Spring 2014 Collection

I adore all things Jibri, and every season this fabulous line designed by the talented Jasmine Elder does not fail to surprise me. The patterns, colors and shapes are just lovely and oh so! curve loving.

JIBRI Plus Size Sleeveless Maxi w Hip Detail

JIBRI Plus Size Tribal Rae Crop Blouse and High Waist Mini Slouch Pant (Tribal)

JIBRI Hot Pink High Waist Pleated Skirt

JIBRI Plus Size Blk/White Graphic Rae Crop Blouse

JIBRI Plus Size Billow Sleeved Spring Dress

JIBRI Plus Size High Waist Printed Maxi Skirt (attached wrap belt)

JIBRI Plus Size High Waist Slouch Sweat Pant

JIBRI Plus Size Yellow Rae Crop Blouse

The Isabel Toledo Collection Launch

The Isabel Toledo collection for Lane Bryant launched on March 17th…and it is spectacular! — “Think ladylike, sophistication, reminiscent of First Lady Michelle Obama, all with a little bit of an edge” [Marie Denee via The Curvy Fashionista]

LONG FOIL PRINT JACKET BY ISABEL TOLEDO

Embroidered lace long jacket by Isabel Toledo EMBROIDERED LACE LONG JACKET BY ISABEL TOLEDO

PEPLUM JACKET BY ISABEL TOLEDO

VEST TUNIC BY ISABEL TOLEDO

STRETCH LACE V DRESS BY ISABEL TOLEDO

EMBROIDERED LONG JACKET BY ISABEL TOLEDO

EMBROIDERED EYELET LONG JACKET BY ISABEL TOLEDO

GOLD METALLIC LONG JACKET BY ISABEL TOLEDO

Youtheary Khmer’s Spring 2014 “Viva Collection”

Viva indeed! This new collection by Youtheary Khmer is absolutely gorgeous, full of color and life…just like Spring.

Youtheary Khmer

Youtheary Khmer

SWAK Designs takes us “INTO THE MYSTIC”

— “Freedom. Spiritual release. Four our latest lookbook, we took our team deep into the depths of Malibu to lose ourselves in a vortex of trees, sunshine and wild forest.” [via SWAK Designs]

IN BEAUTY NEWS…

Akilah Hughes from It’s Akilah, Obviously! gives us the most honest makeup tutorial I’ve ever seen. Honestly THIS is how I feel a lot of the times — anything outside of your basic foundation-eyeshadow-mascara-lipstick combo is pure trial and error for me. And in a world where it seems everyone is a makeup guru, it’s good to know us rookies aren’t alone.

IN THE LAND OF VISUAL INSPIRATION…

Your Imperfections [via http://letterstoperfectlyimperfect.tumblr.com/%5D

Be Happy [via http://paperyrain.com/?p=469%5D

Hello Spring [via http://www.studiosjoesjoe.com/2013/04/hello-spring.html%5D

See y’all next month !