Hello all, here is the second installment of Link Love Express. You can check out the first one here. For my newer readers this is an on going post series in which I will sharing my favorite finds in the worlds of fashion, interior design, beauty, food and what ever else strikes my fancy. Sound good? OK, let’s dive right in…
Model Jillian Mercado signs with IMG and is part of a growing (albeit small) list of model’s with disabilities that are working with brands and modeling agencies in a world that is not always known for being particularly inclusive. But with the democratizing of fashion, this seems to be changing. Jillian started out as a student a F.I.T and blogger. And it was through her blog that she got the attention of the fashion world. Be sure to check out her blog Manufactured 1987.
Minted.com known for their beautiful and whimsical invitations has now started both an art and home category on their site. Head to Minted.com to check out the new categories. We now have another fun resource for affordable art, how cool is that?
I discovered the Swiss blogger Michele of the blog Fashion Fraction a number of months ago and fell in love with her blog. As we both work as graphic designers ( me in publishing and she in advertising) I kind of felt she was a bit of a kindred spirit. Be sure to check out her blog FashionFraction.com you will be sure to find plenty of fashion inspiration and drool worthy photography.
And finally another favorite blogger of mine Garance Dore is coming out with a book. It is going to be released October 27th and is available for pre-order. I can just imagine how cool this it girl book is, really it is a no brainer that this book should be on every fashionista’s must have list. You can pre-order it here

Jackie Harrison
September 2, 2015Wow now this is amazing to get notice just by blogging never in a million years I bet she though she will get this far or notice due to her disability a story to admire with strength and beauty. Thanks for sharing doll.
Marie
September 2, 2015Oh I totally need Garance Dore’s book! She is so fantastic! I love learning about things and bloggers, totally loving your new series about this.
Rowena
September 2, 2015The Jillian Mercado story is a good one! It’s always great when the fashion industry opens up to diversity.
Shireen L. Platt
September 2, 2015Yay to this post, I’ll be sure to check out the blogs, thanks for sharing Ali!
Shireen | Reflection of Sanity
Oh to Be a Muse
September 2, 2015Just checked out Fashion Fraction. I love the look of her blog — it’s like a magazine!
Agnes W
September 2, 2015Some great recommendations Allie, I checked out Minted.com a few weeks ago and they had some really great, not to mention cute, items!
xo
House of Illusions
Glamoury Armory
September 2, 2015Hi Allie, great post, I love the fashion fraction as well, great blog. I really want the Garance Dore book in my hands. Have a lovely day.x
Glamoury Armory Blog
Akaleistar
September 3, 2015Garance Dore’s book sounds fabulous!
sonia // daring coco
September 3, 2015I am so excited for GD’s new book. As much as I want it to be October right now, at the same time I want time to slow the eff down! Hehehe!
Sxx
http://www.daringcoco.com
Monica
September 3, 2015I need this book by Garance Doré!:)
xxM
http://sunstreetbymonica.blogspot.com
Nequeren Vitoria
September 3, 2015Resenha maravilhosa amei a dica do livro
Canal:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgeQXJjUpSQ
Blog: http://arrasandonobatomvermelho.blogspot.com.br/
Ashley
September 3, 2015I’ve heard awesome things about Minted- I need to check ’em out!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Camille
September 3, 2015Great post, thank you for sharing 🙂
Best Wishes from England
Camille xo
http://www.cococami.blogspot.co.uk
Stephanie
September 3, 2015I love any place that offers affordable art! I’ll have to bookmark that link for the future!
Natasha Solae
September 5, 2015Definitely wish I had more time to read! This story seems soooo interesitng!
xo, N
http://www.natashasolae.com
Elle
September 5, 2015Wow, I can not wait to explore these links! I do agree there is all sort os welcoming changes in the modeling world. ( much needed!!)
xx, Elle
http://mydailycostume.com
Kim of A Very Sweet Blog
September 5, 2015Minted has some beautiful designs! I love a place that has beautiful stationery.
http://www.averysweetblog.com/