Welcome to another Style File post – Our last outfit breakdown was a killer patterned black & white dress that Poppy Delevingne wore to Berlin Fashion Week and this time we’re going to check out a bright, fun outfit that’s a great way to transition to colder weather now that Fall 2012 is upon us.

{Lovely Pepa}
Throwing a floral blazer over a skirt & top combo is a great idea, it takes this from a basic Summer look to an eye-catching, colder-weather appropriate outfit that can easily be adapted to suit your style and the pieces that you have available in your closet.

The extras for this look are especially great – The long, layered necklaces, chunky bracelets, and oversized gold mens watch are lovely but that handbag is what really stole my heart.

{Indulgence to Savvy Shopper – Left to Right: Lc Lauren Conrad Floral Blazer – $50 (sale) @ Kohl’s, ASOS Premium Floral Print Blazer – $55 @ Asos.com & Tall Co-ord Floral Blazer – $130 @ TopShop}
The key to this look is the floral blazer, finding one that suits your coloring and shape may take some time, but it’ll be worth it since this is such a great piece for Fall.

{Indulgence to Savvy Shopper – Left to Right: Rachel Roy Quilted Wrap Skirt – $175 @ Zappos.com, Vince Camuto V-Neck Wrap Dress – $100 @ Shop The Shoe Box & BCBGMAXAZRIA Silk Ruffle Flounce Draped Skirt – $60 @ 6pm}
You could try a sweet blue wrap skirt for this look or you could opt for a cobalt dress and achieve a similar silhouette. It’s the bright colors and eye-catching accessories that make this look work so you don’t need to stress about copying it piece-for-piece.

{Indulgence to Savvy Shopper – Marmen Cross Necklace – $250 @ Urban Outfitters, House of Harlow Diamond Cross Necklace – $60 @ Designs By Stephene & Multi Row Cross Necklace – $20 @ Asos.com}
Whether you’re a fan of delicate necklaces or chunky, gold jewelry or silver, wearing a single chain or layering multiple pieces – There’s something fun in this style to suit your personal taste!

{Indulgence to Savvy Shopper – Vince Camuto Gold Boyfriend Watch – $175 @ Dillard’s, Gold and White Links Boyfriend Watch – $55 @ Asos.com & Merona Silver Tone Extra Large Boyfriend Watch – $20 @ Target}
A boyfriend watch is a funky alternative to a cuff or bangle, it adds a masculine touch without taking your look straight to made-for-the-boys territory. Gold or silver, embellished or plain, there are tons of options out there.
Curious how I would interpret this look using pieces that I have in my wardrobe? Tuesday’s MCLV Style: Factory Girl post was actually inspired by this look from Lovely Pepa!

{You can shop similar pieces by clicking these hyperlinks: Floral Blazer – Pim + Larkin from Piperlime, Pleated Black Mini – Zara (one of my favorite pieces in my wardrobe, true story), Ankle Booties – Rebecca Minkoff from Shopbop.com, Floral Top – Anthropologie, and Jewelry – All from Sasha Maks Vintage}
As you can see, you can mix this look up, change colors, and adjust the jewelry to create something fresh and unique, a look that is all yours!
You can also check out past MCLV Style File looks below:
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Welcome back to another Looks of the Week post. As tempting as it was to solely feature looks from New York Fashion Week I decided to save all of those for my NYFW Round-Ups, the first of which should be up later this week. So enjoy a little non-fashion month street style from around the globe!

One of my favorite trends right now are patterned pants – I’m absolutely mad about them. From Fall-ready plaids and tweeds, to the florals and sweet prints that’ll be all over the streets in the Spring. Wendy shows us how to winterize cropped pants with this fabulous bow & flower-printed look.

How much does this look make you ready for fall? The bag is pure fun, those earrings are killer, and that coat – SWOON.

You had me at Flamingos! This is a really fun, chic look, but it’s far from boring, the mixing of great prints means it has a fun retro vibe to it as well.

Denim on denim has never looked so chic. She even accessorized her jeans and chambray button-down perfectly with tassled nude heels, a snake skin tote, and a killer brass cuff.

There are few things that I love more than a shorts suit. Except maybe a patterned shorts suit. And if you’re worried that florals or another all-over print will come off too sugary sweet, style it this way – the black shirt and bold silver accessories are a unique twist and the tights and buckle-adorned platform boots give this look a touch of rock n’ roll!

This is a gorgeous colored skirt & matching top. The hue suits her to perfection and the fun textured fabric adds a little something to the too cute Tibi ensemble.

How adorably retro is this? I love this bright cat print blouse, it’s chic but still a fun, unique piece. And those shorts are fabulously retro, they suit her to a T.

Wow. She looks jaw droppingly gorgeous in this pink Gucci gown. It’s not a look I would traditionally pick out for her – it’s a more feminine than she usually favors – but she looks stunning.
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What your favorite way to transition into Fall from a sartorial standpoint? Trading in your shorts and skirts for cropped pants? Mixing Summer and colder-weather pieces? Or do you completely switch gears when the weather starts to get cooler?
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September 17, 2012 | Categories: Fashion, Looks of the Week | Tags: 1920's style, 20's inspired fashion, 20's jewelry, Alice+Olivia, ALMA Awards, Altamira, Altamira Models Off Duty, art deco, Ashley Madekwe, Asos, Asos.com, basic heels, Bimba & Lola, black pumps, Blame It On Fashion, blouse, Bohemian, bohemian chic, boho, boho chic, brass cuff, Carolina Engman, cat blouse, Cat print, Celine, Celine sunglasses, Chambray, chandelier earrings, chic coat, Coat, Craig Arend, Cristina's Blog, Cropped Pants, crops, cuff, dangling earrings, denim on denim, denim shirt, dramatic cuff, Fall 2012, fall coats, fall jacket, Fall/Winter 2012/2013, Fashion, Fashion Squad, floral shorts, floral shorts suit, floral suit, florals, furry bag, furry clutch, furry handbag, gold watch, Gucci, H&M, heel, heels, Hippie, hippie chic, Jeans, LA fashion, LA Fashion Blogger, LA Street Style, LA Style, London Fashion, London Street Style, London style, Los Angeles Fashion, Los Angeles Fashion Blogger, Los Angeles Street Style, Los Angeles Style, Luna Supernova, lunasupernova, MBFW, mens watch, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, mixing and matching, Mixing colors, mixing patterns, mixing prints, model, Model fashion, Model street style, Model Style, Models Off Duty, Monet Mazur, My Dress.My High Heels.My Style, New York, New York City, New York City Fashion, New York City Street Style, New York City streetstyle, New York City Style, New York Fashion Week, New Zealand fashion, New Zealand Fashion Blogger, New Zealand Street style, New Zealand Style, Nude heels, NYC, NYC fashion, NYC Street Style, NYC Style, NYFW, Outwear, oversized gold watch, pattern, patterned coat, patterned jacket, patterned pants, Pencil skirt, pointy toed heels, Ponyhunter, print, printed pants, prints, pumps, Red Valentino, Retro, retro blouse, Retro style, Ring My Bell, rock n' roll, rock n' roll florals, rockstar, San Francisco Fashion, San Francisco Fashion Blogger, San Francisco Street Style, San Francisco style, SF Fashion, SF Fashion Blogger, SF Street Style, SF Style, shades, shopper, short suit, shorts suit, Silver jewelry, skirt suit, snakesin, Spring 2013, Spring 2013 Collection, Spring 2013 New York Fashion Week, Spring 2013 trends, Statement coat, Stockholm Fashion, Stockholm Street Style, Street style, Style, Stylist fashion, stylist style, sunglasses, sunnies, Swedish fashion, Swedish fashion blogger, Swedish style, The 2012 ALMA Awards, The Fashion Eaters, The Glitter Guide, Tibi, tote, vintage, vintage earrings, Vintage inspired, vintage jewelry, Vintage silver jewelry, Wendy Nguyen, Wendy's Lookbook, Winter 2013, winter coats, winter jacket, Zoe Saldana | 4 Comments
This week has gotten off to a unusual start – And since I was so excited to share the Styling 101 – American Girl post, I suppose I’ll just have to make it Looks of the Week Wednesday instead of Monday. But regardless of the which day of the week it is, this is always the perfect way to inspire a week of creativity, fun, and great fashion.
Enjoy!

While this sweet vintage dress is a great find, I have to say that I especially love how this look was styled – Those studded booties, shopper tote, and hat are great choices to make this look one-of-a-kind.

Could this possibly be a great combination of pieces? The retro-silhouetted floral Summer dress is fabulous, those gingham heels are KILLER, and I love the trench and handbag. Well well done!


Wow. Just – WOW. I love that red & white polka dot blouse paired with the fabulous gold accessories and basic cuffed jeans. That spiked necklace is killer!

I love a good black & white look and this one is anything but boring. The skirt is fabulous and one-of-a-kind, and I adore those pointed toed ankle strap pumps. Too cute.

As you’ve probably picked up, I have a great many opinions about a great many things. Many of them things I have no right to have an opinion about whatsoever. Like mens pants. But as far as I’m concerned, these rolled khakis are the perfect pant for Summer. Khakis in lieu of slacks make my eye twitch, but this whole look is fabulous – Love the woven shoes, love the bag, love the simple, clean jewelry choices.


If you said ‘animal print shorts’ I might cringe but these shots are great. It’s a fun, retro look with great detailing and a relaxed overall vibe. Well done!

I love the basics that make up this look, and I love the details. The gold-tipped collar, subtle print on the pants & top, and the color scheme are all great and suit her to a T.

We all know how much I love skulls, so you can imagine that this look immediately caught my attention. But I also love the warm tones mixed with the black, studded, rock n’ roll pieces. Parfait!

I adore a good layering look, especially since we’re heading into Fall and I live in a city known for its temperamental weather. This look has the added bonus of having a killer combination of colors and prints. The flowy white knee-length skirt is the perfect background for the green striped t, leopard print blazer, and adore pink heels.
Love this look as much as I do? Well now you can shop these pieces and put together a similar look for yourself as Summer transitions into Fall and you need to start layering your looks.

{DKNY Pull On Pleated Skirt, Loila Clothing Stripe Zone Top, Lucky Brand Jeans Sweater, Kendra Scott Jacey Pendant Necklace & DV by Dolce Vita Notty Heels}
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What’s your favorite look of those above? Are you ready to give up your Summer duds for some layering and fabulous outerwear for Fall 2012 and Winter 2013? I have to admit, I’m really starting to get into the mood for cooler weather!
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August 29, 2012 | Categories: Fashion, Looks of the Week | Tags: 1950's, 50's inspired, 50's silhouette, 50's style, Alexander Wang, Alexander Wang Marion bag, animal print, animal print shorts, ankle boots, Ankle strap heels, Ankle straps, Asos, Asos Fashion Finder, Asos.com, Atlantic-Pacific, Auckland Street Style, avante garde, B.D. Baggies Polo, Baby blue, beige, black & white, Blair Eadie, blaireadiebee, blouse, blue boots, blue heels, Bohemian, boho, boho chic, Botkier, Brazilian fashion, Brazilian fashion blogger, Brazilian Street Style, Brazilian style, brights, brown clutch, brown envelope clutch, burn out, burnout, California style, Camille Tries to Blog, Canadian Fashion, Canadian Style, Candella booties, Cheap Monday, cuffed jeans, cuffed pants, day clutch, east coast fashion, East coast style, envelope clutch, eugenia kim, eugenia kim hat, Fashion, Fashion Coolture, Fashion Distraction, Flavia, Flavia Desgranges van der Linden, Floral dress, floral summer dress, geometric print, gingham, gold mens watch, gold spiked necklace, gold watch, Hat, heels, Hippie, hippie chic, Italian fashion, Italian fashion blogger, Italian street style, Italian Style, Its Camille Co, jeffrey campbell, Just Another Fashion Blog, Just Another Fashion Magazine, key necklace, key pendant, keyhole, keyhole top, Khaki pants, Khakis, lace-up ankle boots, lace-up booties, lace-up platforms, Laura Ellner, light blue booties, lipstick red, Lisa Dengler, Little white dress, loafers, Lookbook.nu, LWD, Manila blogger, Manila Fashion Blogger, Manila Street Style, Matt Bernson loafers, Men's fashion, men's street style, mens clothing, Mens shoes, mens style, Mens wear, Menswear, Model fashion, Model street style, Model Style, Moscow Fashion, Moscow Fashion Blogger, Moscow street style, Moscow Style, Neutral, neutral bag, New York, New York City, New York City Fashion, New York City Fashion Blogger, New York City Street Style, New York City streetstyle, New York City Style, New York Fashion, New York Fashion Blogger, New York Street Style, New York Style, New Zealand fashion, New Zealand Fashion Blogger, Nicoletta Reggio, Northern California, Nude, NYC, NYC fashion, NYC Fashion Blogger, NYC Street Style, NYC Style, On The Racks, OnTheRacks, oversized watch, pale blue, Patterns, Philippine fashion, Philippine fashion blogger, Plaid hat, platform booties, platform boots, platform heels, platforms, pointy toed heels, polka dot blouse, Polka dots, Polo Shirts, pour la victoire, pour la victoire bag, pour la victoire handbag, powder blue, prints, pumps, red & white polka dots, red gingham, red heels, red polka dots, red pumps, resortwear, Retro, retro silhouette, retro-inspired, Rolled Khakis, Rolled pants, Russian fashion, Russian Fashion blogger, Russian Style, San Francisco Fashion, San Francisco Fashion Blogger, San Francisco FashionS, Scent of Obsession, Scout 16, Scout Sixteen, SF Fashion, SF Fashion Blogger, SF Street Style, SF Style, Sheinside, shopper, Skull candy, skull top, Skulls, sling backs, Slingbacks, Spike necklace, Spikes, Street style, Streetstyle, Studded ankle boots, Studded booties, Style, Styled By Alexandra, Summer clothes, summer dress, Summer fashion, summer hat, summer heels, Summer style, summery clothes, tan, TopShop, Toronto Street Style, tote, True Religion jeans, Urban Outfitters, vacation clothes, vacation fashion, vacation style, vintage, vintage clutch, Vintage dress, Vintage inspired, washed out, We Move Vintage, West coast style, white blouse, White dress, woven loafers | 4 Comments