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
Fashion:
There’s a new “It” beauty blog in town brought to us by the fashionable French “It” girls the Courtin-Clarins. So if you’re in the mood for some tips, ideas, and/or product reviews head over to Beauty Flash Blog for more!

Project time! Want to create your own chic sunglasses rack? Frassy Life has you covered with this fun and oh-so-easy version that you can do with simple things you’ve probably already got on hand.
Rachel Zoe’s jewelry line is full of fun, funky, retro-inspired pieces that can work with just about any look or destination. Don’t believe me? The stylist put together some killer looks for her pieces just to prove it – Day, Night & Workwear.
Sometimes a fashionista’s gotta do what a fashionista’s gotta do! Essential Indulgences for Fashion Bloggers – What are your indulgences and must haves?

I love discovering designers or an exciting new esthetic that suits my personal style to perfection. And with Fashion Week Month just starting, now’s the time to keep your eyes peeled! Check out The Ones To Watch from Harper’s Bazaar or Olivia Palermo’s Lines We Love: Chinti and Parker or Lines We Love: Anndra Neen.
If you’re starting to think about your Fall 2012 wardrobe why not get some recommendations from the fashionable editors over at Harper’s Bazaar? Smart Shopoing – Cheap Designer Clothes & Accessories.
Health & Fitness:
You know me, I’m a smoothie girl through and through. So was I ever excited when I heard that it was recently International Green Smoothie Day! PARADE! TICKER TAPE! Top 10 Green Smoothie Recipes: International Green Smoothie Day.

Desserts can be healthy. Or, just not as bad. So why not try something new and exciting like Persian Ice Cream, Sweet Strawberry Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce, or – Go Cuckoo For Coconut Milk Ice Cream.
Snacking is a crucial part of my daily life. Making sure that my blood sugar doesn’t drop so I don’t end up cranky OR binging and falling into a food coma is important. Need some fun new ideas to shake things up? The Hungry Hungry Hippie has you covered – Vegetarian Snack Ideas.

I love going to the farmer’s market but we all know the tragedy of fruits & veggies going bad before we get the chance to use them. Well, it turns out there are some tricks of the trade to help keep your Farmer’s Market fare from turning too quickly! 13 Tricks and Tips For Keeping Produce Fresh Longer.
Getting in shape isn’t just about hitting the gym and getting enough walking in, it’s about how you’re fueling your body. Afterall, you can’t out exercise a bad diet. Don’t believe me? Take it from Bob Harper of The Biggest Loser – Why Nutrition Is Number One For Weight Loss.
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