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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October 25, 2012 | Categories: Fashion, Style File | Tags: 60's, 6pm, 6pm.com, 70's, 70's print, Alexander Wang, Altamira, Altamira Models Off Duty, Anya Hindmarch, Anya Hindmarch clutch, Asos, Asos Fashion Finder, Asos.com, BCBG, BCBG Max Azria, BCBGeneration, BCBGirls, BCBGMazAzria, belted dress, Belted Ruffle Dress, Berlin, Berlin Fashion Week, Berlin photocall, Berlin Street Style, BFW, black & white, Black & white print, Black & white print dress, black clutch, Black white & gray, black white & grey, blazer, Blogger, Blonde, blue mini, blue mini skirt, blue skirt, Bohemian, boho, boho chic, bold colors, bold prints, bomber jacket, BOSS by Hugo Boss, Boticca, boyfriend watch, Bright colors, British fashion, British It Girl, British model, British style, brunch, brunch outfit, bubble skirt, Burberry, Burberry model, Burberry Prorsum, Cara Delevingne, Celebrity, Celebrity fashion, Celebrity street style, celebrity style, Celebutant, Chanel, Chanel Ambassador, Chanel Muse, Colored prints, Craig Arend, cross, cross necklace, cross pendant, day clutch, Delevingne, designer, Diamond Cross, Dillard's, DKNY, doctor bag, Doctor's bag, Dorothy Perkins, Dove Gray, Dove grey, Drape Front Print Silk Dress, Dress, Dutchess, Dutchess of Cambridge, Elie Tahari, Fall 2012, Fall 2012 Fashion, Fall 2012 Fashion Week, Fall 2012 Street Style, Fall 2012 Streetstyle, Fall 2012 Style, Fall 2012 Trends, Fall Clothing, Fall Fashion, Fall Street Style, Fall Streetstyle, Fall Style, Fall trends, Fall/Winter, Fall/Winter 2012 Trends, Fall/Winter 2012/2013, Fashion, Fashion Blogger, Fashion Breakdown, fashion industry, Fashion insider, Fashion Salade, Fashion Week Fashion, Fashion Week Party, Fashion Week Street Style, Fashion Week Style, Fashion Week Styling, FashionSalade, Flame of Reference Dress, Floral blazer, Floral jacket, florals, flower blazer, flower child, flower jacket, flowers, German fashion, German style, Givenchy, Givenchy bag, Givenchy handbag, Givenchy Purse, glitter, glitter clutch, Gold Boyfriend Watch, gold watch, Heeled sandals, high end, high heels, Hippie, hippie chic, hippielicious, House of Harlow, House of Harlow 1960, Hugo Boss, Hugo Boss Fashion Show, Hugo Boss Runway Show, indulgence, investment, investment piece, It GIrl, Karl, Karl Lagerfeld, Karl's Muse, Kate Middleton, Kohl's, Lace Patterned Dress, Ladies Who Lunch, Lauren Conrad, Lauren Conrad Clothing Line, Lauren Conrad Style, Layering, Layering jewelry, layering necklaces, LC, LC Lauren Conrad, London Fashion, London model, London Modeling Agency, London style, Lovely Pepa, LovelyPepa, Macy's, Marmen, Marnie, Marnie leather belt, Matches, Matches Fashion, MaxMara, MaxMara Studio, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Berlin, Merona, military inspired, Mini skirt, Miranda Kerr, Missoni-inspired print, mix n match, mixing & matching, mixing patterns, mixing prints, Mod, ModCloth, ModCloth.com, model, Model fashion, Model fashion sense, Model street style, Model Style, Model Style File, Models Off Duty, Models on the street, multi colored, multi colored sandals, Nicole Richie, Nordstrom, old school, Old school glamour, Olivia Palermo, Oliviapalermo.com, outfit breakdown, patterned, Patterned dress, Patterns, petal skirt, Pim + Larkin, Pink & Gray, Pink & Grey, Pink & Slate, Piperlime, Poppy, Poppy Delevingne, print, prints, Queen of England, Rachel Roy, Red Carpet, Red Carpet fashion, red carpet style, Red Maxi Skirt, resortwear, Retro, RewardStyle, ruffled skirt, ruffles, San Francisco, San Francisco Fashion, San Francisco Fashion Blogger, San Francisco Street Style, San Francisco Streetstyle, San Francisco style, sandals, sapphire, sense of fashion, sense of style, separates, SF, SF Fashion, SF Fashion Blogger, SF Street Style, SF Streetstyle, SF Style, Sheath, Shop the Look, shop the pieces, Shop these pieces, Shop This Look, shopbop, Shopbop.com, Silver boyfriend Watch, silver watch, skirt, Spanish fashion, Spanish fashion blogger, Spanish style, splurge, Stella, Stella McCartney, Stingray Sandals, Storm Model Management, Street style, Streetstyle, Style, Style File, Stylebop.com, Styled By Alexandra, Suit, Summer clothes, Summer fashion, Summer looks, Summer street Style, Summer style, Summer styling, Swing Dress, T by Alexander Wang, Tahari, Tahari by Arthur S. Levine, Tahari by ASL, Tall Co-ord, Tall Co-ord Floral Blazer, Target, The Real Olivia P, TopShop, Topshop unique, Urban Outfitters, Uruguay dress, vacation clothes, vacation fashion, Vacation looks, vacation style, Versatile, versatile pieces, Victoria's Secret, Victoria's Secret Angels, Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Vince Camuto, vintage, Winter 2013, Winter 2013 clothes, Winter 2013 Fashion, Winter 2013 Style, Winter 2013 Trends, Winter Kate, wrap skirt, Young Threads NYC Inc., Zappos, Zappos Couture, zappos.com, Zara | 4 Comments
This is the final – finally – post on the Spring 2013 New York Fashion Week collections. During the first three posts we reviewed the NYFW institutions, the affordable “real women” lines, and the newbies to Fashion Week. Today’s post is all about the editors, actresses, bloggers, models, and fashion industry insiders during New York Fashion Week – What they wore to view the collections, running between the shows, and to the parties, store openings & celebration dinners.

{I absolutely adore this look. It’s chic and utterly put together, but still fun and youthful rather than being stiff and boring. Well done Miss Belle!}

{Low-key and casual, perfect for a muggy NYC day and comfortable enough to make it through the day without foot pain, fashion emergencies, or faux pas.}

{Quite the well put together outfit – I love the blouse, it suits her really well, and I’m a sucker for a great day clutch so this studded beauty really caught my eye.}

{So. Cute. I can’t imagine a more adorable or flatteringly age-appropriate little outfit for this young lady.}

{I kind of love Kelly’s look here. I’m not a huge fan of her recent hair color choices, but the bright colorblocking of this frock is lovely and that black & white checkered clutch was a brilliant choice.}

{I love the fresh, colorful prints she picked here, as well as the unique midi length hem. There’s something to be said for mixing & matching, no one else will ever show up in the same outfit!}

{LOVE! It’s fun and one-of-a-kind, totally Brad!}

{Great colors. Fabulous length. Utterly flattering silhouettes. Well done ladies, well done.}
Bloggers:
Bloggers do it better! 🙂 The ladies who represented the blogger contingent in New York City did a fabulous job in brights, florals, prints, and eye-catching accessories.

{Such a gorgeous dress! Dark florals are one of my favorite ways to bridge the Summer-to-Fall gap and this is a great example of how to transition them. And Zara booties never hurt an outfit!}


{One way to make sure that you stand out in a crowd of bloggers, celebrities, and editors is to: (1) Look stunning (2) Wear stand-out hues that suit you to perfection & (3) Pile on the gorgeous statement jewelry}

{Great print & colors – And those double ankle strap heels are killer}

{Liz from Late Afternoon (left) and Laura from OnTheRacks (right) make quite the pretty picture in a fun, colorful array of separates paired with perfectly chosen, eye-catching accessories.}
{Do blondes have more fun? Ask Shea {Cheyenne Meets Chanel}, Chiara {The Blonde Salad}, and Kristina {Kayture}. These lovely ladies all added some Summer white to their chic ensembles – from blazers & cropped leather jackets to pants & handbags.}
Models:
Can’t forget to include the great looks that are put together but the stunning ladies who strut their stuff on catwalks all over the world during Fashion Month!

{Sylish and chic! I love this look but I have NO IDEA how she was wearing a black blazer during NYFW, maybe she took it off after the pictures were taken?}

{This is a great laid back look. I adore the printed pants paired with the leopard print pieces, and the plain white tee paired with the dramatic statement necklace is another great choice.}

{LOVE THIS. It’s wild & crazy & fun – Just what fashion week is supposed to be all about!}

{I always look forward to shots of Karlie – I adore her street style, her runway walk, and how her personality always manages to shine through in a picture. Here’s yet another great example of her personal style from Mr. Newton!}
{How fabulous is this shot? I love her bike, her handbag, her helmet, and her low-key but chic style – Skinnies & a tank – perfect for a humid Summer day in New York.}
{This is a great shot showing models doing something that they do best – Mixing & matching! These ladies are doing a great job of combining interesting and fun pieces to put together unique, fashionable looks.}
And last but hardly least, my favorite look from New York Fashion Week…

{I mean seriously? Can you imagine a more chic and stylish looking woman? She probably made half the women at this show cry and give up on fashion. Head-to-toe this is an amazing look – The red is striking and the gloves & pearls are such chic touches. J’adore!}
{Click on the images above to be taken to the original source}
Previous NYFW Collections: New York Fashion Week Spring 2013 – Part I, New York Fashion Week Spring 2013 – Part II, New York Fashion Week Spring 2013 – Part III, New York Fashion Week Fall 2012, Pre-Fall 2012 Part I, Part II, Part III, and NYFW Spring 2012 Round-Up.
Addition reviews, photographs, shows, and videos: WhoWhatWear’s What They Wore – NY Fashion Week, Style.com’s Get the Look: Tilda Lindstam, New York Fashion Week Spring 2013: Parties & Front Row from Harper’s BAZAAR & Modelinia’s Top Twitpics from Spring 2013 New York Fashion Week.

Now we’re off to London – See you there! ❤
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September 27, 2012 | Categories: Fashion | Tags: 1930's, 1970s, 30's, 70's, 70s style, Alek Wek, Alice McCall, Altamira, Altamira Models Off Duty, American model, American supermodel, Andie Arthur, Ankle strap heels, Ankle straps, Australian model, Bette Franke, Bette Franke biking, Bette Franke on bike, bike, bike riding, biking in NYC, black & white clutch, Blogger, Blogger fashion, Blogger Street Style, Blogger Streetstyle, blogger style, Bohemian, bohemian chic, boho, boho chic, Boo, Boo the dog, Brad Goreski, California fashion, California girl, California style, Call Me Maybe, Camilla Belle, Celine, Celine Bag, celine handbag, Charlotte Olympia Heels, checked clutch, Cheyenne Meets Chanel, Chiara Ferragni, Chloë Sevigny, Colorblock, Colorblocking, Constance Jablonski, Craig Arend, Danielle Bernstein, design house, Doutzen Kroes, Dutch fashion, Dutch fashion model, Dutch model, Dutch model fashion, Dutch Street Style, Dutch Style, Fashion, Fashion 2013, Fashion Blogger, Fashion Blogger Fashion, Fashion Blogger Street Style, Fashion Blogger Streetstyle, Fashion Blogger Style, Fashion events, fashion parties, Fashion Shows, Fashion Week, Fashion Week Events, Fashion Week Parties, Fashionologie, Floral dress, French model, Frida Gustavsson, Front row, Front Row Fashion, Front row style, Garance Dore, Gary Pepper, Gary Pepper Vintage, Get the Look, Ginta Lapina, Hailee Steinfeld, harper's bazaar, Hippie, hippie chic, International fashion, international style, international travel, jack spade, Jenna Lyons, Jessica Alba, Karlie Kloss, Karlina Caune, Kate Bosworth, Kate Bosworth Style, Kate Spade, Kayture, Kelly Osbourne, Kristina Bazan, Late afternoon, Laura Ellner, leopard flats, leopard print, leopard shopper, leopard tote, Lily Kwong, Liz Cherkasova, London, Louise Roe, Marimekko, Marimekko Dress, MBFW, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Michael by Michael Kors, Michael Kors, midi, midi skirt, Milly Spring 2013 Front Row, Milly Spring 2013 Show, MILLY SS13 SHOW, mix n match, mixing and matching, mixing florals, Moda Operandi, model, model biking, Model fashion, model on bike, model passport, Model street style, model streetstyle, Model Style, model travel, Modelinia, Models, Models Jam, Models Off Duty, models traveling, Mr. Newton, New York, New York City, 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 Fashion Week, Nicole Trunfio, NYC, NYC bikeride, NYC fashion, NYC Fashion Blogger, NYC Street Style, NYC Style, NYFW, Olivia Palermo, olivia palermo style, Olivia Wilde, Oliviapalermo.com, on the street, OnTheRacks, Osbourne, Passport, patterned pants, Patterns, Peace Love Shea, PeaceLoveShea, printed pants, prints, Ready-To-Wear, Rebecca Dayan, Rebecca Minkoff, Retro, retro-inspired, riding a bike, Rose Byrne, RTW, Runway, Sami Gayle, San Francisco, San Francisco Fashion, San Francisco Fashion Blogger, San Francisco Street Style, San Francisco style, Scott Schuman, separates, SF, SF Fashion, SF Fashion Blogger, SF Street Style, SF Style, Shop the Look, Short, short suits, Shorts, shorts suit, shorts suits, Solange Knowles, Spring 2013, Spring 2013 Collection, Spring 2013 Ready-To-Wear, Spring 2013 RTW, Spring 2013 shows, Spring 2013 trends, statement necklace, Street style, Street style fashion, street style photographer, Streetstyle, Style, style.com, stylish, Summer white, Supermodel, T-Strap heels, T-Straps, Tarvel, Taylor Hill, Taylor Tomasi-Hill, The Blonde Salad, The Real Olivia P, The Sartorialist, The Stylist, Tilda Lindstam, TLo, Tom & Lorenzo, Tom & Lorenzo: Fabulous & Opinionated, Top model, traveling, traveling in style, tweed shorts, Vanessa Jackman, Vanessa Traina, Victoria's Secret Angel, Victoria's Secret Model, vintage, vintage bag, vintage handbag, Vintage inspired, vintage shopped, vintage tote, Viva Luxury, Vogue, Vogue Magazine, Vogue UK, We Wore What, WeWoreWhat, Whites, Who Wore What, WhoWhatWear, WhoWoreWhat, Zara, Zara Basics, Zara booties | 6 Comments
Welcome back to a new Style File Look!
It’s been a while since I put together one of these posts, but this recent look from British model & fashionista Poppy Delevingne really caught my attention so I’m here today to share it with you.

{Poppy Delevingne shot by Altamira: Models Off Duty}
What I love about this look is that it’s chic and well put together, but it’s also exceptionally versatile. It could easily go from a daytime look to nighttime, just as well as it could go from a Ladies Who Lunch outing to – well – Fashion Week in Berlin.

{Inspiration Board on ASOS Fashion Finder – Lace patterned dress, Marnie Leather Belt from Boticca, Black Marano Glitter Clutch by Anya Hindmarch & Pink and Slate Combo Stingray Sandals }
You could put together a similar look to this one by either belting a fun printed dress or combining separates – From the same brand or you could get creative and mix n’ match different patterns.

{Indulgence to Savvy Shopper – Left to Right: MaxMara Studio Uruguay Dress – $475 @ Matches Fashion, Tahari by Arthur S. Levine Belted Ruffle Dress – $130 @ Nordstrom & Dorothy Perkins Black & White Print Dress – $50 @ Dorothy Perkins}
This is also the type of look that could translate easily from black & white to color quite well, you just need to make sure that you’re sticking with a subtle pattern, a bold print and bold color together will make the look overly busy.

{Indulgence to Savvy Shopper – Left to Right: Alexander Wang Drape Front Print Silk Dress – $295 @ Nordstrom, DKNY Royal Blue Belted Swing Dress – $190 @ StyleBOP.com & Young Threads NYC Inc. Flame of Reference Dress – $75 @ ModCloth.com}
{You can shop similar pieces by clicking on the hyperlinks above and visiting the various store websites}
What’s your favorite part about Poppy’s fun look for Berlin Fashion Week? The subtle all-over pattern or the way she paired an understated Hugo Boss frock with fun, modern grey heels and a hippie-chic silver necklace?
{Click on images above to visit the original source}
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August 22, 2012 | Categories: Fashion, Style File | Tags: 60's, 70's, 70's print, Alexander Wang, Altamira, Altamira Models Off Duty, Anya Hindmarch, Anya Hindmarch clutch, Asos, Asos Fashion Finder, Asos.com, belted dress, Belted Ruffle Dress, Berlin Fashion Week, Berlin Street Style, black & white, Black & white print, Black & white print dress, black clutch, Black white & gray, black white & grey, Blogger, Blonde, Bohemian, boho, bold colors, bold prints, Boticca, Bright colors, British fashion, British It Girl, British model, British style, brunch, brunch outfit, Burberry, Burberry model, Burberry Prorsum, Cara Delevingne, Celebrity, Celebrity fashion, Celebrity street style, celebrity style, Celebutant, Chanel, Chanel Ambassador, Chanel Muse, Colored prints, Craig Arend, day clutch, designer, DKNY, Dorothy Perkins, Dove Gray, Dove grey, Drape Front Print Silk Dress, Dress, Elie Tahari, Fashion, Fashion Blogger, Fashion Breakdown, fashion industry, Fashion insider, Fashion Week Fashion, Fashion Week Party, Fashion Week Street Style, Fashion Week Style, Fashion Week Styling, Flame of Reference Dress, flower child, German fashion, German style, glitter, glitter clutch, Heeled sandals, high end, high heels, Hippie, hippie chic, hippielicious, Hugo Boss, Hugo Boss Fashion Show, Hugo Boss Runway Show, indulgence, investment, investment piece, It GIrl, Karl, Karl Lagerfeld, Karl's Muse, Lace Patterned Dress, Ladies Who Lunch, London Fashion, London model, London Modeling Agency, London style, Macy's, Marnie, Marnie leather belt, Matches, Matches Fashion, MaxMara, MaxMara Studio, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Berlin, Missoni-inspired print, mix n match, mixing & matching, mixing patterns, mixing prints, Mod, ModCloth, ModCloth.com, model, Model fashion, Model street style, Model Style, Models Off Duty, Models on the street, multi colored, multi colored sandals, Nordstrom, Olivia Palermo, Oliviapalermo.com, outfit breakdown, patterned, Patterned dress, Patterns, Pink & Gray, Pink & Grey, Pink & Slate, Poppy, Poppy Delevingne, print, prints, Red Carpet, Red Carpet fashion, red carpet style, RewardStyle, ruffles, San Francisco, San Francisco Fashion, San Francisco Fashion Blogger, San Francisco Street Style, San Francisco Streetstyle, San Francisco style, sandals, separates, SF, SF Fashion, SF Fashion Blogger, SF Street Style, SF Streetstyle, SF Style, Sheath, Shop the Look, shop the pieces, Shop these pieces, Shop This Look, shopbop, Shopbop.com, skirt, splurge, Stella, Stella McCartney, Stingray Sandals, Storm Model Management, Street style, Style, Style File, Stylebop.com, Suit, Summer clothes, Summer fashion, Summer street Style, Summer styling, Swing Dress, T by Alexander Wang, Tahari, Tahari by Arthur S. Levine, Tahari by ASL, The Real Olivia P, Uruguay dress, vacation clothes, Versatile, versatile pieces, Young Threads NYC Inc. | 6 Comments
Whether you’re in the mood to celebrate America’s Independence Day or just the fact that you’re (hopefully) getting a day off, here are some fun, festive ideas, photos, and links to get you in the mood – From too cute for words patriotic pieces to creative recipes that are as pretty as they are delicious

I don’t know about you, but I’ve basically been
addicted to cherries all summer. So #1 on my 4th of July list of must have’s is going to be a cherry pie! Women’s Healthy shares their easy cherry pie recipe from
Top Chef Just Desserts winner Chris Hanmer
here. He even uses almond flour so if you substitute the puff pastry for a gluten-free version or alternative, the pie will be gluten-free!
Just because it’s a holiday doesn’t mean you need to throw your healthy eating lifestyle out the window. Why not indulge in heavenly but healthy holiday fare? FitSugar’s
Healthy Red, White, and Blue Recipes to Salute the Fourth includes everything from fancy blueberry pancake breakfasts to gourmet beet & goat cheese salads for lunch to rich lemon berry trifles for dessert. And best of all? These are all healthier versions!
WhoWhatWear rounded up all the best star & striped adorned looks from celebrities to celebrate – Check out their
Fashion Scene: Stars And Stripes for some fabulous inspiration.
Rather than load up on once-a-year decorations for your house or apartment that you’ll only break out on the 4th of July, why not invest in some beautiful, well-made red, white & blue home decor pieces that you can keep our year around? Apartment Therapy is here to help with their piece –
Not Just for the 4th: Red, White & Blue Goods You’ll Use Year-Round.
Will the 4th mean grilling for you and your family or friends? Check out these healthy burger recipes and plan for a delicious but not overly indulgent holiday –
Guilt-Free Burger Recipes.
And in not so shocking news,
stripes are my favorite part about dressing for the 4th of July! 🙂 But I am a
fan of stars as well so check out the festive pieces below that I put together to celebrate the holiday.
Or you could create an easy DIY crown to wear for the day – fairy princess style! 🙂 If you’ve got a garden or can pick up some fresh blooms try WhoWhatWear’s
Beauty DIY: Floral Crown.
And what treat will I be making for myself for this mid-week holiday? Since I have tomorrow off I’ll be trying out Gena from
Choosing Raw‘s unbelievable looking new recipe for
Blueberry Ginger Ice Cream. Raw, vegan, amazing. I’m so excited I might not be able to wait until Wednesday night and might just try adding a splash of protein powder and calling it breakfast! 🙂
Want another idea for an all-American tasty treat? Try FitSugar’s Vegan Apple Pie Milkshake to get in the mood originally from
Spork Foods. This dairy-free milkshakes looks like the perfect 4th of July treat!
Have yourselves a fabulous Fourth of July – enjoy the food, sunshine, and festivities!
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Last year I published a post called What NOT To Wear To Work where I discussed, among other things, whether or not a T-shirt could be considered appropriate office attire. Ultimately my conclusion was that while casual graphic and burn-out tees were out of the question unless you work in fashion-forward industries like fashion, music, or film, there were appropriate possibilities out there if you looked hard enough and styled them properly.

To make this type of look work you just need to keep the pieces clean and simple, and go for a thick, well-made shirt in an appropriate cut, color, and silhouette for the occasion.

In this case I went with a royal purple Zara Basics t-shirt with cap-sleeves paired with a basic black pencil skirt, round-toed pumps, and a vintage-inspired gold belt.

Tee – Zara Basics, Pencil Skirt – Zara, Pumps – Franco Sarto, Bracelets – JewelMint, Vintage, & Forever 21, Rings – Vintage, Multi-Strand Gold Necklace – Express, and Retro Gold Belt – BCBG
You can HYPE this look on Lookbook.nu, shop similar pieces on ASOS Style Finder, or click the hyperlinks above for some comparable pieces that you can buy.
And believe me, I’m not the only one who enjoys a good tee. Mixing high and low, like adding a basic shirt into a work or night out look, is an art form practiced by many.

A loosely fitted highlighter colored t-shirt can keep a slouchy black suit from being boring or too business-like.

Old-school denim overalls are perfect for a hot summer day and a little white tee is the perfect finishing touch.

If you’re going to work a layering look nothing beats a basic t-shirt. It’s the perfect building block!

You can even roll up the sleeves of your basic t-shirt to give it a more unique and one-of-a-kind feeling.

What better than a basic white tee to pair with denim cut-offs and a vintage style leopard print coat for a walk on the streets of New York City.

Even high-end designers like Oscar de la Renta can’t help but enjoy a good striped tee.
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Are you creative when it comes to building new and fun looks using your favorite tees? What do you think about wearing a T-shirt to work – ya or nay?
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June 26, 2012 | Categories: Fashion, MCLV Style | Tags: ABS by Allen Schwartz, ABS by Allen Schwartz Chain-Collar Necklace, American fashion, Anna Sui, Appropriate work attire, Asos Fashion Finder, bag from Chanel, Banana Republic, Banana Republic Lightweight Wool Black Pencil Skirt, basic black pumps, basic pieces, basic white tee, basics, BCBG, BCBG Belt, BCBGeneration, BCBGeneration - Starlight Two Pack Bracelets, BCBGirls, Bohemian, boho, brights, business casual, Carolines Mode, corporate fashion, corporate style, cropped jeans, Cropped Pants, cuffed pants, cuffed skinny jeans, cut off shorts, denim overalls, denim romper, dressing appropriately, Express, Fashion Salade, Fashion Vibe, FashionVibe, faux fur coat, faux leather, Forever 21, Franco Sarto, Franco Sarto Cicero High Pumps, Gap, Gap Pure Pocket V Shirt, Gold Sparkle Belt, H&M, Hippie, hippie chic, House of Harlow, House of Harlow Sunburst Cocktail Ring in Black Leather, jean shorts, JewelMint, Layering, layering basics, leather skirt, leopard print, Lookbook.nu, LovelyPepa, Mango, Mini skirt, neon t-shirt, neons, New York City, New York Street Style, Nicole Richie, nude platforms, nude wedges, office clothes, Office fashion, Office style, Olivia Palermo, olivia palermo style, Oscar de la Renta, Oscar PR Girl, overalls, Pencil skirt, Pocket T, purple, Retro, retro belt buckle, rolled sleeves, rolling sleeves, romper, round-toed pumps, royal purple, San Francisco Fashion, San Francisco Street Style, San Francisco style, shirt, shoes from Celine and bracelet from Efva Ettling, Shop the Look, short-sleeved shirt, skinny jeans, slim pants, Spanish fashion, Spanish retailers, Spanish style, Street style, Summer clothes, Summer style, T-shirt, tee, tee from Gina Tricot, The Big Apple, The Real Olivia P, vintage, vintage belt, Vintage cocktail ring, Vintage denim romper, vintage gold jewelry, vintage sapphire ring, Vintage-inspired belt, vintage-style coat, warm weather clothes, warm weather style, What Do I Wear?, what not to wear to work, What to wear to work, white t-shirt, Winter Kate, work, work clothes, work fashionw, work style, Workwear, workwear basics, Yellow t-shirt, Zara, Zara Basics, zip-up skirt | 2 Comments
I’m here today to give you a Week II breakdown for Definitely RA‘s 2012 fashion challenge – Mission: Put Together (similar to Freckles In Aprils’ 10 Day Style Challenge from earlier in the year) – my initial post on Week I post was published on May 15th. Clearly I’ve had a hectic Spring, but I’m glad that I’m finally sharing these fun pictures.
Ready for some color?

Week #2 was about one thing – Prints Prints Prints! I went from a solid black girl to mixing patterned pieces like a pro, the very reason that I wanted to take on this challenge in the first place.
Summer Stripes:
I feel like I should preference this by saying that this is the first time I’ve worn shorts since JUNIOR HIGH.

Striped Top: Zara, Royal Blue Shorts: Zara, Sandals: Vintage, Black Bag: Chanel, Sunglasses: Christian Dior, & Jewelry: JewelMint
You can HYPE this look on Lookbook.nu, shop similar pieces on ASOS Style Finder, or click the hyperlinks above for some comparable pieces that you can buy.

I traded in my vintage sandals for MaddenGirl heels to grab a glass of wine outside at a cafe.
That’s right. Junior High.
And of course I paired these too-cute bright blue Zara shorts with fun zipper details with a basic striped T-shirt. We all know how much I love stripes!
Polka Dots:

Polka Dot Blouse: Zara, Pleated Chiffon Mini Skirt: Zara, Black Blazer: Aqua, Clutch: Chanel, & Nude Heels: BCBGeneration
You can HYPE this look on Lookbook.nu, shop similar pieces on ASOS Style Finder, or click the hyperlinks above for some comparable pieces that you can buy.
I was totally mad for this outfit! Every once in a while I put something together that makes me just plain excited to go outside. And this is an example of that. I was bouncing around like a sugar-crazed little kid while Sean and I were waiting to meet my parents for dinner that night. I couldn’t even wait until after dinner to take pictures, we ran across the street from the restaurant after placing our orders to take these shots.

People were definitely stopping to stare at us while we were taking these pictures in Washington Square Park. I think trying to figure out who I was and why I was posing for photographs on a bike path…
Graffiti Girl:
When I saw this dress I knew it had to be mine.

Geometric Print Dress: Mango, T-Strap Heels: Zara, and Handbag: Zara
You can HYPE this look on Lookbook.nu, shop similar pieces on ASOS Style Finder, or click the hyperlinks above for some comparable pieces that you can buy.
I have a bad habit of wearing dresses that aren’t ideal for my body type. For example, I absolutely adore 6o’s mod-inspired styles and shift dresses, which are better suited for someone with a boyish figure – a la Twiggy.
Flower Child:
What do you wear when it’s gorgeous out on a lazy Sunday morning? Go hippie of course! And since I wanted to stay true to the challenge, I made sure to pick a fun floral printed dress to run errands in.

While I adore this print, what really made this dress stand out to me was the crocheted strip around the middle. Such a fun, unique detail.

Floral Dress: Vintage, Sunglasses: D&G, Cross-Body Bag: BCBGeneration & Floral Cuff: Vintage
You can HYPE this look on Lookbook.nu, shop similar pieces on ASOS Style Finder, or click the hyperlinks above for some comparable pieces that you can buy.
Print On Print:
Who would have ever guessed that me, the girl who wore nothing but solid black for years, would be involved in something as crazy as pattern mixing?

I love this dress and I’ve worn it a few times this season, but it was really fun to try to pick out a great patterned bag to pair with it this time, something that I wouldn’t necessary choose during a random wearing.

Dress: Lilly Pulitzer via Bloomingdale’s, Sandals: Vintage, Striped Tote: Forever 21, Charm bracelet: Juicy Couture, Flower Ring: Forever 21, & Turquoise Ring: Asos
You can HYPE this look on Lookbook.nu, shop similar pieces on ASOS Style Finder, or click the hyperlinks above for some comparable pieces that you can buy.
Color. Prints. Mixing patterned pieces. This was a big week for me, I definitely stretched my sartorial muscles. I’m sure that you also noticed that these are all weekend after-hours looks. I included a number of work outfits in Week I and wanted to try to incorporate more street style type looks this week.
Do you like the idea of a fashion challenge that forces you to make new and interesting fashion choices? Are you getting inspired to try out some fun new looks for Summer?
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Welcome back to MCLV’s Style File for a breakdown on this great low-key outfit spotted on Victoria’s Secret model and busy mom Miranda Kerr in Australia a few weeks ago.

What I like most about this look is the high-low combination. The striped dress is stylish but casual and comfortable, the blazer is well-tailored and adds a bit of structure, and the red bag is an eye-catching splash of color that completes the look.
See below for some affordable picks for these pieces:

{Left to Right: G-Star – $78 @ Asos, French Connection – $78 @ Bloomingdale‘s & Swell Paula Dress – $55 @ Swell}
Depending on your mood you could rock a casual black and white striped mini like Mrs. Orlando Bloom, go for nautical-inspired navy & white stripes, or even pair a striped maxi dress with the rest of these pieces.

{Left to Right: Classic Blazer – $98 @ GAP, Boyfriend Blazer w/ Striped Cuff – $98 @ Asos & Cuffed Blazer – $80 @ Victoria’s Secret} A cropped or fitted blazer, boyfriend blazer, or even a casual rolled sleeve blazer would all work well in this outfit. You can follow Miranda’s lead and go for a classic black or navy blazer, but I think that a neutral tan or grey would look lovely as well.

{Left to Right: ADELAIDE Leather Chelsea Ankle Boots – $80 @ Asos, Sofft Cadence – $110 @ Shoebuy.com & Nina Bold – $50 @ Shoebuy.com}
You can give your look a sassy twist with a pair of flat ankle boots or lace-up heeled Oxfords, or you could even try a simple pair of black ballet flats depending on your personal style and – of course – how far you’re planning on walking.

{Left to Right: Longchamp ‘Le Pliage’ Medium Shoulder Tote – $100 @ Nordstrom, Contrast Colored Quilted Handbag – $65 @ Oasap & Kate Spade New York Tote – $175 @ Piperlime}
I know that these bags are a little pricier than the other pieces that I picked out above, but they’re all quality pieces that you’ll really be able to hang on to. I’m a huge fan of Longchamp’s Le Pliage line as well as simple Kate Spade totes, there’s really something for everyone in this eye-catching hue!
You can also check out past MCLV Style File looks below:
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