Northern California is all about layering during the Fall – The mornings may start off foggy with a chill in the air only to end up in the mid seventies with the sun beating down on you by lunchtime. Since moving to San Francisco I’ve become something of a self-taught layering expert.
{You can shop similar pieces by clicking these hyperlinks: Leopard Knit Moto Jacket – Express, Siren Skinny Jeans – Victoria’s Secret, Black Tunic Tank – Club Monaco, (faux) Patent Leather Chainlink Bag – Express, Gold Geometric Bracelet – BCBG & Over-The-Knee Seude Boots – Chinese Laundry}
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This ended up being the perfect amount of layers, I could easily unzip the moto jacket to get some air, and take it off completely when it got too warm. We spent the day wandering around Sonoma Square and enjoying wine tastings, window shopping, and a tasty lunch at The Girl And The Fig.
Do you like to wear multiple lighter-weight layers when the weather starts to get colder in the Fall/Winter? Or do you prefer to wear thicker outerwear during the chillier seasons?
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November 8, 2012 | Categories: Fashion, MCLV Style | Tags: Aldo, Aldo Sunglasses, Asos, Asos.com, bag, Ballet flats, BCBG, BCBG Max Azria, BCBG Ring, BCBGeneration, BCBGirl, BCBGirls, BCBGMazAzria, Benzinger, Benzinger Winery, Black Pants, Blogger, Blogger fashion, Blogger Street Style, blogger style, boots, Bow ballet flats, bow flats, British fashion, British style, Capri pants, capris, Chinese Laundry, Chinese Laundry boots, Cigarette pants, Club Monaco, cocktail ring, Cropped leggings, Cropped Pants, Embarcadero, Eric Ross, Eric Ross Winery, Express, Express For Her, Express jacket, Express outerwear, Express Women, Fahsion, Fall, Fall 2012, Fall 2012 Accessories, Fall 2012 Boots, Fall 2012 clothes, Fall 2012 Clothing, Fall 2012 Coats, Fall 2012 essentials, Fall 2012 Fashion, Fall 2012 Jackets, Fall 2012 Must Haves, Fall 2012 Outerwear, Fall 2012 Style, Fall 2012 Trends, Fall accessories, Fall Boots, Fall clothes, Fall Clothing, fall coats, Fall Essentials, Fall Fashion, Fall jackets, Fall Must Haves, Fall outerwear, Fall Style, Fall trends, Farmer's Market, Farmer's Market fare, Fashion Blogger, Fashion Blogger Fashion, Fashion Blogger Street Style, Fashion Blogger Streetstyle, Fashion Blogger Style, Ferry Building, Ferry Building Farmer's Market, Ferry Building Market Place, FiDi, Fig Cafe, Financial District, Geometric bracelet, Glen Ellen, Glen Ellen Restaurant, Gold bracelet, H&M, H&M Ballet flats, H&M Coat, H&M flats, H&M Jacket, handbag, High Street, High Street Fashion, jacket, Leggings, Leopard, LEOPARD KNIT MOTO JACKET, leopard print, Leopard Print Jacket, local farmers, London Fasjhion, London Shopping, London style, Miss Selfridge, Moto Jacket, motorcycle jacket, North Beach, OASAP, OASAP bag, OASAP handbag, OASAP purse, Over-the-knee, over-the-knee boots, Purse, Restaurants in Sonoma, San Francisco, San Francisco farmer's market, San Francisco Fashion, San Francisco Fashion Blogger, San Francisco Street Style, San Francisco Streetstyle, San Francisco style, Sergeant Pepper, Sergeant Pepper Coat, Sergeant Pepper jacket, SF, SF Farmer's Market, SF Fashion, SF Fashion Blogger, SF Street Style, SF Streetstyle, SF Style, Sgt. Pepper, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, shopper, Shopping in London, shoulder bag, Simple Elegant Celebrity, Simple Elegant Celebrity Zipped Shoulder Bag, Siren Skinny Jeans, skinny jeans, skinny pants, slim pants, Smile For Style, Sonoma, Sonoma restaurant, Sonoma Square, spike, Spiked, Spiked bracelet, Spikes, Star cocktail ring, Star ring, Street style, Streetstyle, Style, sunglasses, Tank top, The Embarcadero, The Girl And The Fig, TopShop, Tortoise Shell, Tortoise Shell Sunglasses, tote, tunic, Tunic Tank, UK Online Stores, UK Retailers, UK Shopping, UK Stores, Victoria's Secret, wine tasting, Winter 2013 Boots, Winter Boots, Zipped Shoulder Bag | 1 Comment
This past weekend we participated in one of my favorite San Francisco Saturday morning rituals – A lazy walk along the bustling, sun-drenched Embarcadero to the Ferry Building Farmers Market. The vendors, shops & food stalls are amazing, the people watching & street performers are hilarious, and the view is unparalleled.
{You can shop similar pieces by clicking these hyperlinks: Sgt. Pepper Coat – H&M, Cropped Black Leggings – Victoria’s Secret, Bow Ballet Flats – H&M, Tortoise Shell Sunglasses – Aldo, Star Cocktail Ring – BCBGMAXAZRIA via Bloomingdale’s, Spiked Bracelet – ASOS & Shoulder Bag – OASAP}
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I ordered this handbag after swooning over Smile For Style‘s bag a few weeks ago {included in this Looks of the Week post} and I’ve been quite pleased with my first OASAP purchase. I’ve always loved High Street Fashion and shopped online at UK-based sites like Asos, Miss Selfridge & Topshop, so I’m thrilled to add another British store to my list.
Personally, I’m of the mindset – Why run errands in your workout gear if you can throw on a chic coat and make a stylish morning of it? Do you have a weekend uniform when you’re running errands? Will you keep your workout gear on when you go out into public or change into street clothes?
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October 30, 2012 | Categories: Fashion, MCLV Style | Tags: Aldo, Aldo Sunglasses, Asos, Asos.com, bag, Ballet flats, BCBG, BCBG Max Azria, BCBG Ring, BCBGeneration, BCBGirl, BCBGirls, BCBGMazAzria, Blogger, Blogger fashion, Blogger Street Style, blogger style, Bow ballet flats, bow flats, British fashion, British style, Capri pants, capris, cocktail ring, Cropped leggings, Cropped Pants, Embarcadero, Fahsion, Fall, Fall 2012, Fall 2012 Accessories, Fall 2012 clothes, Fall 2012 Clothing, Fall 2012 Coats, Fall 2012 essentials, Fall 2012 Fashion, Fall 2012 Jackets, Fall 2012 Must Haves, Fall 2012 Outerwear, Fall 2012 Style, Fall 2012 Trends, Fall accessories, Fall clothes, Fall Clothing, fall coats, Fall Essentials, Fall Fashion, Fall jackets, Fall Must Haves, Fall outerwear, Fall Style, Fall trends, Farmer's Market, Farmer's Market fare, Fashion Blogger, Fashion Blogger Fashion, Fashion Blogger Street Style, Fashion Blogger Streetstyle, Fashion Blogger Style, Ferry Building, Ferry Building Farmer's Market, Ferry Building Market Place, FiDi, Financial District, H&M, H&M Ballet flats, H&M Coat, H&M flats, H&M Jacket, handbag, High Street, High Street Fashion, Leggings, local farmers, London Fasjhion, London Shopping, London style, Miss Selfridge, North Beach, OASAP, OASAP bag, OASAP handbag, OASAP purse, Purse, San Francisco, San Francisco farmer's market, San Francisco Fashion, San Francisco Fashion Blogger, San Francisco Street Style, San Francisco Streetstyle, San Francisco style, Sergeant Pepper, Sergeant Pepper Coat, Sergeant Pepper jacket, SF, SF Farmer's Market, SF Fashion, SF Fashion Blogger, SF Street Style, SF Streetstyle, SF Style, Sgt. Pepper, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, shopper, Shopping in London, shoulder bag, Simple Elegant Celebrity, Simple Elegant Celebrity Zipped Shoulder Bag, Smile For Style, spike, Spiked, Spiked bracelet, Spikes, Star cocktail ring, Star ring, Street style, Streetstyle, Style, sunglasses, The Embarcadero, TopShop, Tortoise Shell, Tortoise Shell Sunglasses, tote, UK Online Stores, UK Retailers, UK Shopping, UK Stores, Victoria's Secret, Zipped Shoulder Bag | 3 Comments
This Looks of the Week post is going to be all about PANTS. As you’re stocking up your wardrobe for Fall you’re going to be seeing lots of pants in stores – Every variety you can imagine, from faux leather and brilliantly colored brocades to plaids, stripes, and collegiate tweeds. So before you find yourself standing in front of racks and racks of pants feeling overwhelmed, why not spend some quality time getting inspired by how other fashionable ladies are wearing theirs this season?
Embellished or studded pants are a fun style for weekends. You can go full-on rock n’ roll or you can keep things polished with a trench and classic white button down like in this shot. The look is chic and timeless, but still has an edge.
Holiday sweaters don’t have to be tacky – They can just as easily be the kind of cute pieces that you look forward to wearing all year! This oversized reindeer sweater paired with black leggings and cute flat booties is the perfect look for the holiday season. Festive but oh-so-cute.
If you’re brave enough for a bold animal print than this is the look for you. Take a tip from Lysana, she keeps the look from being over-the-top with minimal chunky gold accessories, a basic black sweater, and cute flat boots.
If you’re thinking about what styles of pants are work-appropriate this shot is a great example of how to make a slim pair of pants fit that bill. Her killer styling keeps the look fun, but still formal enough for a business casual office. The over-the-shoulder bag and similarly colored knee-high boots are the perfect accessories while the chic tweed blazer from H&M tops the look off perfectly.
Plaid shirts aren’t just for trips to the cabin anymore, with seriously cute versions available now you can pair one with virtually any bottoms for a chic, stylish weekend look. This look is spiced up all the more with lacy Dolce & Gabbana ankle boots and a killer Proenza Schouler handbag.
They may say “No White After Labor Day” but this amazing white-pants look will change your mind in a heartbeat. The mixture of prints, colors, and textures makes this look fun and interesting – Chambray polka dot blouse, leopard print heels, a red knit sweater, and white denim all come together to make the perfect look.
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Are you inspired to try a new pair of pants now that you’ve gotten a chance to check out these fun looks? What is the first style, fabric, or silhouette pant that you’d like to try for Fall 2012?
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I fell madly in love with this sweater when I saw it online and knew that it had to be mine – Totally fun and perfect for Fall! First I tried pairing it with flirty, pleated black skirt but I ended up deciding on my favorite cropped black pants.
{You can shop similar pieces by clicking these hyperlinks: Pardon My French Sweater – Forever 21, Cropped Black Pants – Juicy Couture @ Bloomingdale‘s, Patent Leather Chainlink Bag – Express, Vintage Inspired Gold Bracelets – JewelMint, Spiked Bracelet – Asos.com}
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I wore this for my company’s End Of Summer party two weeks ago. It was a great night filled with games – skee ball, bouncy houses, golf, mechanical bull, even a zip line – an open bar, lives music, tons of food, and a great view.
I have to admit that it’s been a while since I wore a top that had writing across the front and I’d forgotten how nerve-wracking it is when you feel like everyone’s staring at you trying to read your shirt!
How do you feel about wearing a shirt or a sweater that has writing on it?
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October 17, 2012 | Categories: Fashion, MCLV Style | Tags: Aldo, Aldo Sunglasses, animal print, Asos, Asos.com, Bee, Bee ring, Black & white sweater, Black Bow, Black Capri pants, Black Pants, Blogger, Blogger fashion, Blogger Street Style, Blogger Streetstyle, Bloomingdales, Bow Ring, Capri pants, capris, classic, Classic with a twist, Cold weather clothes, Cold weather dressing, Cropped black pants, Cropped Pants, Ditsy, Ditsy Fox, Ditsy Fox Sweater, Ditzy, Ditzy Fox, Express, Express bag, Fall 2012, Fall 2012 clothes, Fall 2012 Clothing, Fall 2012 Collection, Fall 2012 Fashion, Fall 2012 Skirt, Fall 2012 Style, Fall 2012 Trends, Fall clothes, Fall Clothing, Fall Fashion, Fall skirt, Fall Style, Fall trends, Fashion, Fashion Blogger, Fashion Blogger Fashion, Fashion Blogger Street Style, Fashion Blogger Streetstyle, Fashion Blogger Style, faux, faux leather, faux leather skirt, Faux-Leather Velvet A-Line Skirt, Forever 21, Forever 21 Jewelry, Fox, Fox Sweater, Foxes, French Connection, H&M, H&M bracelet, handbag, House of Harlow, House of Harlow 1960, Impulse, Jackie O, Jackie O Sunglasses, JewelMint, Juicy Couture, leather, Leather trim, Lookbook.nu, Macy's, Macy's Impulse, Madden Girl, MaddenGirl, mechanical Bull, Metreon, mustache, Nicole Richie, Nicole Richie for Impulse, Nicole Richie for Macy's, Nicole Richie for Macys Impulse, Pardon My French, Pardon My French Sweater, pose, Pose.com, Rooftop, Rooftop party, San Francisco, San Francisco Fashion, San Francisco Fashion Blogger, San Francisco Rooftop, San Francisco Street Style, San Francisco style, SF, SF Fashion, SF Fashion Blogger, SF Metreon, SF Rooftop, SF Street Style, SF Style, spike, Spike bracelet, Spiked, Spiked bracelet, Spikes, Steve Madden, Street style, Streetstyle, Stud, Studded, Studded bracelet, Studs, Style, sunglasses, Sweater, Tan Sweater, ThreadSence, Traditional with a twist, velvet, velvet & leather, Velvet A-Line Skirt, Velvet skirt, Winter Kate, zipline | 2 Comments
The time has finally come and Spring is upon us and it’s time, ladies and gentlemen, to rearrange your closets so that your warm weather clothes are more easily accessible. Spring and Fall are my favorite, I love the transitioning seasons when it’s slightly warm but still crisp and the skies are bright blue and cloudless. I adore going for walks at night when it’s still light out, going to the Farmer’s Market and making huge, brightly colored salads, and of course, bearing some skin after months of being hiding under layers and layers of fabric.
So what’s on tap for Spring? As usual every magazine and fashion blog has a helpful list of what the New York, London, Milan and Paris collections showed for Spring 2012 – Fashionologie, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar & Elle to name a few. They go to the runway shows and examine them look by look to determine what the upcoming season will be all about. And this season we have: rounded shoulders, lace, 20’s art deco, ladylike silhouettes, florals, tribal prints, peplum tops & dresses, exaggerated & padded hips, wide belts, minimalism, head-to-toe white, mesh, sporty, cropped tops, bra tops…
Bra tops?
As adorable as these models look, this isn’t a what I would call a real trend for real people. Truth be told, pretty much only Carrie Bradshaw can wear a bra top in public. So my goal here today is to give you some ideas for great Spring dressing that are more suited to our non-Sex In The City day-to-day lives.
Pastels:
Pastels are usually a Spring staple and this year is no different. However, rather than putting together solid candy colored looks, try mixing various soft, sherbet shades together for a colorful but subtle look.
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Lindsey Wixson & Frida Gustavsson’s ad for Mulberry highlights the beautiful pastel trend perfectly. Why not try pairing pastel pieces with neutrals or even black for a tasteful work-appropriate look?
See FabSugar’s ideas on how to integrate pastels into your wardrobe in 5 Ways to Wear Spring’s Pretty Pastels or WhoWhatWear’s How They Wear Pastels featuring Sarah Jessica Parker, Hanneli Mustaparta & Lily Collins.
Popping:
You may already be sick of the phrase “pop of color” (right Holly?) but this trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon…
Why settle for one splash of color when you can have two like Judith Bedard does below? I love that she didn’t try to match her tights and oh-so-French scarf. They’re both beautiful, bright colors, and they’re both utterly different.
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This is an ideal style for those – like me – who wear mostly black, since adding a bright scarf, pair of shoes, or purse is incredibly easy. Yet those quick touches immediately update your look, make it fresh and take it to a new level. So what did I do to ensure that I could pop pop pop all Spring long?
I bought myself a new best friend! 🙂
A scarf, hat, bag or piece of jewelry are all great choices for bringing this trend to life. But you can get even more creative and find other ways to flash some color. How about a bright hairpiece or headband? What about throwing on some brilliantly colored nail polish?
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Bright Blazers:
Similar to the splash of color trend is the modern style of adding a colorful blazer to your outfit to give it a bit of flash.
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Above model Josephine Skriver shows just how to pair a bright blazer with a warmer look – slim pants, booties & long sleeves will all keep the chill away as we wait impatiently for the weather to heat up. Already warm enough to lose the pants in your neck of the woods, you luck duck? Try pairing a brightly colored blazer with shorts for a more Summery look like Liz Cherkasova from Late Afternoon does below. She even mixed multiple trends by adding metallic shorts & accessories as well as a floral printed blouse to her look. Quite the Mix Master!
For more tips on finding the perfect blazer, see Rachel Bilson‘s Spring blazer recommendations or Frugal Fashionista‘s great celebrity-inspired choices featuring fashion stars like Kirstin Dunst, Beyonce and Olivia Palermo.
Prints:
While florals are always a Spring staple, this year you should also invest in some other types of prints as well – from tribal prints to chevron zig zags to typical florals to geometric patterns – there’s something to suit everyone’s style. Whether you want to add a printed bag or belt to a monochromatic look or bravely don head-to-toe print, you should definitely give this trend a try.
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Hanne Gaby Odiele & Elisa Nalin were both ahead of the curve and showing off gorgeous prints during the Fall 2012 shows this past month. I like that while they’re both wearing florals their looks couldn’t be more different, they’re both quite creative with their personal styling.
Even if you’re still working up the courage to flaunt the all-over 70’s style print you’ve always admired, you can try something a bit more subtle to work your way closer to your goal.
Left: French Connection Dress - Space Baby Knits $170 @ Bloomingdale's & Right: ASOS Print Dress With Dipped Hem - $65 @ Asos.com
A faint pattern like the two dresses above is a good stepping stone. It gives you a fun pattern to play with but isn’t quite as bold or dramatic as Hanne and Elisa’s looks at the top of this section.
White dresses:
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Ashley Madekwe’s crisp Armani Exchange dress is light and summery, she paired it with black sandals and layered jewelry for a fun daytime look. While Natalia Vodianova’s dress shows the other end of the white dress spectrum, something fitted and more formal, with dramatic, nighttime accessories – bold purple heels and a crimson clutch.
Whether you’re planning to attend a garden party or have a hot summer night out on the town in mind a white dress is a great choice to show your tan off to perfection. Try adding colorful accessories to keep it fun during the day, chic black & white in the evening or even try out an all-white look if you’re not prone to spilling things… 🙂
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In the mood for some more inspiration, check out the Native Fox’s white & red look on Lookbook.nu.
Shirtdresses:
I love shirtdresses! They always look crisp and fresh, and a little more of a formal feel to them than most sundresses so they’re acceptable in a number of social situations. Versatility is key!
Left: Aqua Shirt Dress - $80, Center: DKNYC Leopard Print Shirt Dress - $120 & Right: Vince Camuto Shirt Dress - $160 (All Bloomingdale's)
A shirtdress can be worn casually during the day with sandals, a floppy hat and a cute tote bag, but it can easily be dressed up at night with heels, a cinched waist and some serious costume jewelry. It’s all about the accessorizing ladies!
If you need a tutorial on this subject head over to The Stylist’s and read their latest series Lessons For A Modern-Day Lady and their most recent piece How To Wear A Shirtdress.
Cropped Pants:
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This is one of my favorite looks for Spring, cropped pants are universally flattering and whatever your personal style, there’s the perfect pair for you. From bright colors to basic denim to harem style to classic Jackie O inspired black.
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Want to take your crops to a new level? Try them in something textured or an interesting new fabric. Miranda was downtown chic in brown leather Capri pants and a basic denim button down. FabSugar as a great breakdown on the best cropped trousers for Spring – from J.Crew and Zara to Thakoon, Diane Von Furstenberg and Tibi.
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Desperate for more ideas for Spring? Check out the FabSugar readers’ Spring Must Haves or Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP newsletter’s Get Ready For Spring.
Finding yourself inspired for Spring? Don’t forget to enter the Spring Giveaway for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate from Bloomingdale’s!
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Recently Victoria’s Secret models Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Miranda Kerr both stepped out in slim black pants, a loose, hippie-licious cream blouse and pointy-toed heels. What’s great about this outfit is that its chic and put together, but simple and easy to recreate on your own.
Enjoy a breakdown of the two similar outfits, both parfait pour this fall!
{Miss Rosie Huntington-Whitely}
{Mrs. Orlando Bloom}
Whether you want to go for a relaxed, bohemian silhouette, an eye-catching patterned fabric, or keep your top casual you can find a way to get this look to work for your own personal style.
For pants that are a similar styles to those pictured above you could either go for nighttime glam like Rosie and try out some faux leather pants, or daytime chic like Miranda and try out some ankle-length leggings or slim denim pants.
{Top Left: AK Anne Klien 7Crista in Red Patent – $50 @ 6pm.com, Top Right: Dina Snake-embossed Pumps – $75 (on sale) @ Talbots.com, Bottom Left: Tahari Seude Pointy-Toe Pumps – $55 (on sale) @ Lord & Taylor & Bottom Right: Roberto Festa Lizzie Patent Slingback – $110 (on sale) @ footnotesonline.com}
Depending on what time of day you’re rocking this look or where you’re headed, I would adjust the accessories accordingly. To mimic Miranda’s relaxed and low-key style for a day of errands you could try adding a pashmina (large scarf) and some killer shades to the basics that you already put together above.
If you’re planning a night out on the town or have a girls night out coming up you can channel Rosie’s bombshell take on this look and dress your outfit up with a flashy clutch, blingy cocktail ring, and bright red lips.
What do you think of these looks? Do you enjoy the well-chosen basics that these ladies picked out and the individual way that they each made the look their own?
You can also check out past MCLV Style File looks below:
If you have a look that you’d like to get a breakdown for feel free to email me.
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