A big Thank You to The Factory and The Evans Group for the unbelievable trip to Marrakech last week – Who knew that in the streets of SOMA you could escape to the market stalls of exotic Morocco?
Voyage To Marrakech is an evening inspired by Yves Saint Laurent’s glamorous 1970’s lifestyle in Moroco to showcase their Spring 2013 Collection. An illuminated nighttime Marrakech marketplace, with cocktails, food, and music, and live photoshoot presentation, featuring live vignettes inspired by iconic YSL iconic photographs.

Stylish San Franciscans flocked to our own personal Marrakech last week to celebrate The Factory’s new collection inspired by the love affaire that YSL had with Marrakech.

{The looks that evening ran the gamut from ultra modern to vintage inspired to came-straight-from-the-office}

{Cocktails, mannequins sporting Yves Saint Laurent-inspired frocks, friends reuniting, fortune tellers…}

{And the models showed off a phenomenal Spring 2013 collection filled with sleek, shimmering fabrics, vintage patterns & prints, luxurious metallics, faux fur, relaxed silhouettes, and fun accessories}

{I wore a long-sleeved, high-neck vintage shift dress, Zara ankle strap heels, and a fabulous gold necklace from Sasha Maks Vintage}
{Check out more photographs from this event here – Just log into Facebook to view}
This was the fifth event that I’ve had the honor of attending at The Factory, check out my posts on the previous events below:
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November 21, 2012 | Categories: Fashion | Tags: 2010 New York Fashion Week, Animal bracelets, Animal head bracelets, ankle boots, Ankle strap heels, Ankle straps, Anthropologie, anti-sweat shop, April Howard, April Howard Capsule Collection, black & white florals, blazer, Blogger, Blogger fashion, Blogger Street Style, Blogger Streetstyle, blogger style, Bohemian, bohemian chic, boho, boho chic, booties, boots, California fashion, Capsule, capsule collection, casual summer, Christmas gift, Christmas present, cocktail shift dress, CODE Salon, colorful jewelry, colorful vintage jewelry, Designer April Howard, Elephant, Elephant Necklace, elephant pendant, Evans Group, Factory Fashion Mixer, Factory Girl, Fall 2012, Fall 2012 Accessories, Fall 2012 clothes, Fall 2012 Clothing, Fall 2012 Coats, Fall 2012 Collection, Fall 2012 essentials, Fall 2012 Fashion, Fall 2012 Jackets, Fall 2012 Must Haves, Fall 2012 necessities, Fall 2012 Outerwear, Fall 2012 RTW, Fall 2012 Style, Fall 2012 Trends, Fall accessories, Fall clothes, Fall Clothing, fall coats, Fall Essentials, Fall Fashion, Fall jackets, Fall Must Haves, Fall Necessities, Fall outerwear, Fall separates, Fall Shopping, Fall Shopping Guide, Fall skirt, Fall skirts, Fall Street Style, Fall Streetstyle, Fall Style, Fall styles, Fall Styling, Fall trends, Fashion, Fashion Blogger, Fashion Blogger Fashion, Fashion Blogger Street Style, Fashion Blogger Streetstyle, Fashion Blogger Style, fashion collaberations, fashion gifts, Fashion Mixer, Fashion party, Fashion show, Fashion Week, Floral blazer, floral tank, Floral top, Gift certificate, Gift guide, gifts, girls night out, Gold, gold jewelry, gold necklace, high-neck cocktail dress, Hippie, hippie chic, Holiday gifts, Holiday present, holiday recipes, hot summer night, Jack Evans, Jennifer Evans, jewelry, Jewelry Trunk Show, LBD, Little Black Dress, local designer, local designers, Local seamstresses, loft space, long sleeved cocktail dress, Lookbook.nu, low boots, Market, Marketplace, Marrakech, Marrakesh, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Models, Moroccan, Moroccan market, Morocco, multi colored jewelry, multicolored jewelry, nighttime fashion, NYFW, Old school glamour, pearls, Pim + Larkin, Piperlime, Pleated mini, pleated mini skirt, Pleated Skirt, pose, Pre-Fashion Week, Present giving, Presents, Rebecca Minkoff, Rebecca Minkoff booties, red hair, redhead, Retro, retro-inspired, Saint Laurent, Saint Laurent Paris, San Francisco, San Francisco Blogger, San Francisco Designer, San Francisco designers, San Francisco Fashion, San Francisco Fashion Blogger, San Francisco made clothing, san francisco manufacturing, San Francisco shopping, San Francisco SOMA, San Francisco Street Style, San Francisco Streetstyle, San Francisco style, San Francisco Vintage, Sasha Maks, Sasha Maks Vintage, Sasha Maks Vintage Jewelry, Sasha Maks Vintage Jewelry Trunk Show, Secret Santa, Secret Santa Gift, September, Seventeen magazine, SF, SF Blogger, SF Designer, SF Fashion, SF Fashion Blogger, SF Shopping, SF SOMA, SF Street Style, SF Streetstyle, SF Style, SF Vintage, Shift dress, shopbop, Shopbop.com, SOMA, SOMA designer, SOMA salon, SOMA San Francisco, SOMA SF, SOMA Shopping, South of Market, Spring 2012, Street style, Streetstyle, Style, Styling, Summer blazer, Summer clothes, Summer clothing, Summer fashion, Summer nights, Summer style, summer trends, The Bristol Observer, The Evans Group, The Factory, The Factory Group, The Factory Label, The Factory Presents April Howard, throw back, Tinley Road, Tinley Road Blazer, Tinley Road Floral Blazer, trunk show, vintage, Vintage Animal Jewelry, Vintage elephant necklace, vintage gold, vintage gold jewelry, Vintage gold necklace, Vintage inspired, vintage inspired fashion, vintage jewelry, Vintage jewelry trunk show, vintage necklace, vintage pearls, vintage shift, vintage shift dress, WWD, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent, Zara, Zara Basics, Zara heels, Zara Skirt | 5 Comments
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 outfit is an oldie, but a goodie!
Things have been so hectic and non-stop since the beginning of September that I never got a chance to share with you the outfit that I put together for the pre-Fashion Week Fashion Mixer at The Factory in lovely SOMA.

{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}

{You can view this outfit on both Lookbook.nu and Pose}

{Check out more outtakes from this shoot here – just log into Facebook to view}
Despite the fact that I put this outfit together over a month ago it actually looks pretty Fall-ready with the black accents and these too cute Rebecca Minkoff booties. I love wearing skirts and dresses during the Fall with layers on top and cute tights on the bottom. I’ve got a pair of black & grey skull-print tights that are in my closet begging to be worn!
Do you like printed or colorful blazers? Are you strictly a pants person once the weather turns colder or do you like to wear skirts & dresses in the Fall?
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October 23, 2012 | Categories: Fashion, MCLV Style | Tags: 2010 New York Fashion Week, Animal bracelets, Animal head bracelets, ankle boots, Ankle strap heels, Ankle straps, Anthropologie, anti-sweat shop, April Howard, April Howard Capsule Collection, black & white florals, blazer, Blogger, Blogger fashion, Blogger Street Style, Blogger Streetstyle, blogger style, Bohemian, bohemian chic, boho, boho chic, booties, boots, California fashion, Capsule, capsule collection, casual summer, Christmas gift, Christmas present, cocktail shift dress, CODE Salon, colorful jewelry, colorful vintage jewelry, Designer April Howard, Elephant, Elephant Necklace, elephant pendant, Evans Group, Factory Fashion Mixer, Factory Girl, Fall 2012, Fall 2012 Accessories, Fall 2012 clothes, Fall 2012 Clothing, Fall 2012 Coats, Fall 2012 Collection, Fall 2012 essentials, Fall 2012 Fashion, Fall 2012 Jackets, Fall 2012 Must Haves, Fall 2012 necessities, Fall 2012 Outerwear, Fall 2012 RTW, Fall 2012 Style, Fall 2012 Trends, Fall accessories, Fall clothes, Fall Clothing, fall coats, Fall Essentials, Fall Fashion, Fall jackets, Fall Must Haves, Fall Necessities, Fall outerwear, Fall separates, Fall Shopping, Fall Shopping Guide, Fall skirt, Fall skirts, Fall Street Style, Fall Streetstyle, Fall Style, Fall styles, Fall Styling, Fall trends, Fashion, Fashion Blogger, Fashion Blogger Fashion, Fashion Blogger Street Style, Fashion Blogger Streetstyle, Fashion Blogger Style, fashion collaberations, fashion gifts, Fashion Mixer, Fashion party, Fashion show, Fashion Week, Floral blazer, floral tank, Floral top, Gift certificate, Gift guide, gifts, girls night out, Gold, gold jewelry, gold necklace, high-neck cocktail dress, Hippie, hippie chic, Holiday gifts, Holiday present, holiday recipes, hot summer night, Jack Evans, Jennifer Evans, jewelry, Jewelry Trunk Show, LBD, Little Black Dress, local designer, local designers, Local seamstresses, loft space, long sleeved cocktail dress, Lookbook.nu, low boots, Market, Marketplace, Marrakech, Marrakesh, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Models, Moroccan, multi colored jewelry, multicolored jewelry, nighttime fashion, NYFW, Old school glamour, pearls, Pim + Larkin, Piperlime, Pleated mini, pleated mini skirt, Pleated Skirt, pose, Pre-Fashion Week, Rebecca Minkoff, Rebecca Minkoff booties, red hair, redhead, Retro, retro-inspired, San Francisco, San Francisco designers, San Francisco Fashion, San Francisco Fashion Blogger, San Francisco made clothing, san francisco manufacturing, San Francisco SOMA, San Francisco Street Style, San Francisco Streetstyle, San Francisco style, Sasha Maks, Sasha Maks Vintage, Sasha Maks Vintage Jewelry, September, Seventeen magazine, SF, SF Fashion, SF Fashion Blogger, SF SOMA, SF Street Style, SF Streetstyle, SF Style, shopbop, Shopbop.com, SOMA, SOMA salon, SOMA San Francisco, SOMA SF, South of Market, Spring 2012, Street style, Streetstyle, Style, Summer blazer, Summer clothes, Summer clothing, Summer fashion, Summer nights, Summer style, summer trends, The Bristol Observer, The Evans Group, The Factory, The Factory Group, throw back, Tinley Road, Tinley Road Blazer, Tinley Road Floral Blazer, vintage, Vintage Animal Jewelry, vintage gold, vintage gold jewelry, Vintage inspired, vintage jewelry, vintage pearls, WWD, Zara, Zara Basics, Zara Skirt | 3 Comments
Before heading to New York at the beginning of September I was lucky enough to start fashion month out right with a trip to The Factory for a Fashion Mixer with the lovely Sasha of Sasha Maks Vintage.

I was beyond thrilled to wear some more amazing vintage jewelry courtesy of Sasha Maks Vintage – Oversized pearls, thick gem encrusted golden strands, and animal head bangles {see other phenomenal pieces from this shop in the collaboration series Styling 101}.

{Check out the MCLV Style: Factory Girl post for more on this look!}
The evening was fun and festive with a DJ, open bar, photographers, and a group of people ready to enjoy themselves and learn a little something about The Evans Group’s Collection Developement Packages.

My favorite part was, per usual, the oh-so-cool atmosphere of The Factory – I love the exposed brick and being surrounded by racks and racks of gorgeous clothes while I’m socializing.

Such a great start to Fashion Month!
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September 8, 2012 | Categories: Fashion | Tags: 2010 New York Fashion Week, Animal bracelets, Animal head bracelets, ankle boots, Ankle strap heels, Ankle straps, Anthropologie, anti-sweat shop, April Howard, April Howard Capsule Collection, black & white florals, blazer, Blogger, Blogger fashion, Blogger Street Style, Blogger Streetstyle, blogger style, Bohemian, bohemian chic, boho, boho chic, booties, boots, California fashion, Capsule, capsule collection, casual summer, Christmas gift, Christmas present, cocktail shift dress, CODE Salon, colorful jewelry, colorful vintage jewelry, Designer April Howard, Elephant, Elephant Necklace, elephant pendant, Evans Group, Factory Fashion Mixer, Factory Girl, Fall 2012, Fall 2012 Accessories, Fall 2012 clothes, Fall 2012 Clothing, Fall 2012 Coats, Fall 2012 Collection, Fall 2012 essentials, Fall 2012 Fashion, Fall 2012 Jackets, Fall 2012 Must Haves, Fall 2012 necessities, Fall 2012 Outerwear, Fall 2012 RTW, Fall 2012 Style, Fall 2012 Trends, Fall accessories, Fall clothes, Fall Clothing, fall coats, Fall Essentials, Fall Fashion, Fall jackets, Fall Must Haves, Fall Necessities, Fall outerwear, Fall separates, Fall Shopping, Fall Shopping Guide, Fall skirt, Fall skirts, Fall Street Style, Fall Streetstyle, Fall Style, Fall styles, Fall Styling, Fall trends, Fashion, Fashion Blogger, Fashion Blogger Fashion, Fashion Blogger Street Style, Fashion Blogger Streetstyle, Fashion Blogger Style, fashion collaberations, fashion gifts, Fashion Mixer, Fashion party, Fashion show, Fashion Week, Floral blazer, floral tank, Floral top, Gift certificate, Gift guide, gifts, girls night out, Gold, gold jewelry, gold necklace, high-neck cocktail dress, Hippie, hippie chic, Holiday gifts, Holiday present, holiday recipes, hot summer night, Jack Evans, Jennifer Evans, jewelry, Jewelry Trunk Show, LBD, Little Black Dress, local designer, local designers, Local seamstresses, loft space, long sleeved cocktail dress, Lookbook.nu, low boots, Market, Marketplace, Marrakech, Marrakesh, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Models, Moroccan, multi colored jewelry, multicolored jewelry, nighttime fashion, NYFW, Old school glamour, pearls, Pim + Larkin, Piperlime, Pleated mini, pleated mini skirt, Pleated Skirt, pose, Pre-Fashion Week, Rebecca Minkoff, Rebecca Minkoff booties, red hair, redhead, Retro, retro-inspired, San Francisco, San Francisco designers, San Francisco Fashion, San Francisco Fashion Blogger, San Francisco made clothing, san francisco manufacturing, San Francisco SOMA, San Francisco Street Style, San Francisco Streetstyle, San Francisco style, Sasha Maks, Sasha Maks Vintage, Sasha Maks Vintage Jewelry, September, Seventeen magazine, SF, SF Fashion, SF Fashion Blogger, SF SOMA, SF Street Style, SF Streetstyle, SF Style, shopbop, Shopbop.com, SOMA, SOMA salon, SOMA San Francisco, SOMA SF, South of Market, Spring 2012, Street style, Streetstyle, Style, Summer blazer, Summer clothes, Summer clothing, Summer fashion, Summer nights, Summer style, summer trends, The Bristol Observer, The Evans Group, The Factory, The Factory Group, throw back, Tinley Road, Tinley Road Blazer, Tinley Road Floral Blazer, vintage, Vintage Animal Jewelry, vintage gold, vintage gold jewelry, Vintage inspired, vintage jewelry, vintage pearls, WWD, Zara, Zara Basics, Zara Skirt | 2 Comments
This week was the much-anticipated Independent Fashion Bloggers Conference – Otherwise known as IFBCON – Held in New York City right before the start of the Spring 2013 Fashion Week.
“Looking back, what made this IFBCON special was how authentic & original everyone and every panel was. True representation of the community.” – IFB

{Fashionistas waiting to get into the conference @ 8:30am on a muggy NYC Tuesday}
The words above uttered by IFB couldn’t be truer, this was an amazing & educational experience. I mentioned here that I wanted to share all of the fabulous fashion that I got a chance to witness at the conference, so share I will.

{Top Left: Bobbie Austin’s Closet, Top Right: The Subtle Statement & Rachel The Stylish Wanderer}
The personal style of the fashion bloggers of IFBCON was utterly diverse, ranging from hippie inspired fringe and layers, to rock n’ roll studs and spikes, to mix-masters who seamlessly paired patterns, stripes, polka dots, or animal prints.

Needless to say, this conference was a people watching dream!
Heels, stacked bracelets, and oversized bags were pervasive, but aside from that there were so many trends and styles that I’m almost at a loss for how to describe it all to you. Over-the-shoulder bags, spiked bracelets, fun tennis shoes, daytime sequins, camo, maxi & midi length skirts, pleats, round sunglasses, printed & brocade pants, peplum dresses, geometric prints, pajama-inspired separates – There was a veritable sea of beautiful colors, great textures, fun prints, and interesting fabrics.

Nearly as fascinating as the fashion bloggers themselves were the panelists and speakers that we were all there to see. Top bloggers, buyers, writers, brands, publishers, tech wizards, journalists, stylists, social media experts, authors, models – Basically, the best in the biz all there offering us advice, inspiration, motivation, and a vision of a possible future for ourselves.

{The one. The only. Iman}
Check out more outtakes from the conference here – just log into Facebook to view
So in summary, I was lucky enough to spend two days with some of the greatest fashion-minded men and women in the industry. People of all ages, nationalities, races, and backgrounds who have one very important thing in common – An all-consuming passion for all things fashionable!
And what did I wear for this amazing event?

{Left – Day 1 & Right – Day 2}
What’s your favorite fashion blog?
What questions would you have posed to fashion industry greats like Derek Blasberg, Coco Rocha, Iman, Kelly Framel of The Glamourai, Lindsey Calla of Saucy Glossie, Nicole Warne of Gary Pepper Vintage, Jessie Artigue of Style And Pepper, or Erin of Apartment 34?
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September 6, 2012 | Categories: Fashion | Tags: 60 Thompson, Apartment 34, Arm candy, arm party, arm swag, Bloggers, Bobbie Austin, Bobbie Austin's Closet, boho, boho chic, Charlotte Cowles, Chelsea Burcz, Chromatic Gallerie, Coco Rocha, Derek Blasberg, Erin Hiemstra, Fall 2012, Fall 2012 Fashion, Fall 2012 Trends, Fall/Winter 2012/2013, Fashion, Fashion Bloggers, Fashion Indie, Gabi Fresh, Gary Pepper Vintage, Hippie, hippie chic, I Spy DIY, IFB, IFBCON, Iman, Independent Fashion Bloggers, Jenni Radosevich, Jennine Jacob, Jessica Harlow, Jessie Artigue, Karen, Kate Arends, Kelly Framel, Kendi Everday, Kim France, Lindsey Calla, Manhattan, Manhattan Street Style, Manhattan Style, Mary Alice Stephenson, Menswear, Mercer, Mercer St, Mercer Street, Mister Newton, Monster Products, 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, Nicole Warne, NYC, NYC fashion, NYC Fashion Blogger, NYC Street Style, NYC Style, Purse Blog, Qwiki, Rachel Dickinson, Rakuten Linkshare, Samantha Lim, San Francisco Fashion, San Francisco Fashion Blogger, San Francisco Street Style, San Francisco style, Saucy Glossie, Scott Lipps, SF Fashion, SF Fashion Blogger, SF Street Style, SF Style, shopbop, Shopbop.com, shopping district, ShopStyle, Soho, stacking bracelets, Stipple, Stoli, Style, Style & Pepper, Style and Pepper, Style For Hire, Style Like U, Style Mom, The Cut, The Glamourai, The Stylish Wanderer, The Subtle Statement, Trends, vintage, Where Did You Get That, wrist party, YM Ousley, YouTube blogger | 16 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?
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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
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Want to trade your chic white winter coat for a crisp, stylish white dress when the weather warms up? EatBreathFashion.com has a breakdown of the pieces you’ll need to recreate Katherine Mcphee’s recent adorable white look for her Smash premiere. You can also see ShopBop.com’s white dress offerings here – they have all different styles, lengths and fabrics.
Behind the scenes video for the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2012 advertising campaign photo shoot – Pretty Pretty Pretty!
Need some more inspiration for your Spring/Summer wardrobe? Check out the styling of the looks that will hit Zara in March or the Club Monaco Summer 2012 lookbook here. You can also read about Rachel Bilson’s Must Have picks for the upcoming warm weather here.

Did you get a chance to review my photos and reviews from New York Fashion Week Fall 2012 shows & street style? You can also see FabSugar’s round-ups: Best Coats, Top Trends & Standout Shoes.
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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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November 17, 2011 | Categories: Fashion, Style File | Tags: ''Maverick' Cargo Pants, 901 Leggings, AK Anne Klein, Anne Klein, Asos, Asos.com, BCBG, BCBGeneration, BCBGirls, Bib Blouse, black jeans, bling, blouse, bluefly, bluefly.com, Bohemian, boho, Bright Denim Skinny Jean, bright lips, Butterfly frill blouse, Butterfly print, Capri jeans, Capri pants, Cargo pants, Chanel, Chanel beauty, Chanel Lipsticl, Classic Wayfarer, Cluster Cocktail Ring, Clutch, cocktail ring, copped pants, Cream blouse, Cream Fluffy Snood, cropped jeans, Current/Elliott, Current/Elliott Skiny Twill Cargo Pants, CUSP, D&G, D&G Cream Butterfly Print Silk Chiffon blouse, date night, daytime fashion, daytime leather, daytime style, Denim, denim leggings, Devan Convertible Clutch, Dillard's, DIna pumps, Dolce & Gabbana, Dorothy Perkins, Elie Tahari, Endless, Endless.com, Eric Javits Go Go Clutch, errands, evening style, Fantas-Eyes Women's Old School Resin Sunglasses, Faux fur, faux leather leggings, faux leather pants, Felix Rey Superstar Wristlet, flashy clutch, fluffy scarf, footnotesonline.com, FP Vegan Leather Cropped Skinny, Free People, Geo Jersey Snood, girls night out, Greylin, Guess, GUESS Long Fringe Scarf with Lurex, Haute Hippie, Hippie, hippie chic, Ivory pussybow blouse, J Brand 'Maverick' Cargo Pants Womens Vintage Black Widow, J Brand Low Rise Coated Legging Jeans in Black, J Jill, J.Brand, JBrand, jean leggings, Jeans, jeggings, kitten-heals, leather leggings, leather pants, Leggings, Lisa Stewart, Lizzie Patent Slingback, Lord & Taylor, low-healed pumps, Macy's, Miranda Kerr, Model fashion, Model Style, Neiman Marcus, New York & Company, New York Street Style, nighttime fashion, nighttime style, NY&Co, old school, online shopping, Orange jeans, out on the town, Oval Cocktail Ring, pants, pashmina, patent leather, Patent Leather Pumps, Peter Pan Collar, peterpan collar, Pink Mascara, Piperlime, pointy toed heels, pumps, pussy bow, Pussy bow blouse, Pussybow, Rachel by Rachel Roy, Rachel Roy, Rag & Bone, Rag & Bone/JEAN, Rag & Bone/JEAN The Zipper Capri Jeans, Ralph Lauren, Ray Bans, Ray-Ban Large Classic Wayfarer, Red jeans, red lipstick, Red pants, red patent, Retro, Roberto Festa, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Rouge Coco Lipshine, Ruched Back Pussybow Blouse, ruffle collar blouse, Savannah Bib Silk Blouse, scarf, shades, Shiny Faix Leather Skinny Trousers, shopbop, Shopbop.com, Silk Charmeuse Blouse, skinny jeans, skinny pants, Skinny Trousers, Slacks, slim pants, Slingbacks, snake-embossed, Snood, Starfish, Street style, Street style fashion, sunglasses, sunnies, supermodel personal fashion, Tahari, Talbots, The Zipper Capri Jeans, TopShop, Twill pants, Victoria's Secret models, vintage, Wayfarer, Wayfarers, Woven Fringe Scarf, Wristlet | 12 Comments
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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September 24, 2011 | Categories: Fashion, Style File | Tags: 60's, 70's, 70's print, ADELAIDE, Alexander Wang, Altamira, Altamira Models Off Duty, ankle booties, ankle boots, Anya Hindmarch, Anya Hindmarch clutch, Asos, Asos boots, Asos Fashion Finder, Asos.com, Australian fashion, Australian model, Australian style, Banan Republc, 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, blazer, Blazer with dress, Blogger, Blonde, Bloomingdales, Bohemian, boho, bold colors, bold prints, booties, boots, Boticca, boyfriend blazer, 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, Chelsea Ankle Boots, Classic Blazer, Colored prints, Contrast Colored Quilted Handbag, Craig Arend, Cuffed Blazer, day clutch, designer, DKNY, Dorothy Perkins, Dove Gray, Dove grey, Drape Front Print Silk Dress, Dress, Elie Tahari, Fall Stripes, 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, Flat ankle boots, Flat booties, flat boots, flower child, French Connection, G-Star, Gap, 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, Kate Spade, Kate Spade New York, Kate Spade New York Tote, Kate Spade NY, Kate Spade NY Tote, Kate Spade Tote, Lace Patterned Dress, Ladies Who Lunch, London Fashion, London model, London Modeling Agency, London style, Longchamp, Longchamp le Pliage, Longchamp Luggage, Low-Heeled boots, Macy's, Marnie, Marnie leather belt, Matches, Matches Fashion, Maxi, Maxi dress, maxi skirt, MaxMara, MaxMara Studio, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Berlin, Miranda Kerr, Missoni-inspired print, mix n match, mixing & matching, mixing patterns, mixing prints, Mod, ModCloth, ModCloth.com, model, Model fashion, Model street style, model streetstyle, Model Style, Models, Models Off Duty, Models on the street, multi colored, multi colored sandals, Nautical, Nordstrom, OASAP, Old Navy, Olivia Palermo, Oliviapalermo.com, outfit breakdown, patterned, Patterned dress, Patterns, Pink & Gray, Pink & Grey, Pink & Slate, Pop of color, Poppy, Poppy Delevingne, Prada Bag, Prada Handbag, Prada purse, print, prints, Red bag, Red Carpet, Red Carpet fashion, red carpet style, red handbag, Red Prada Bag, 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, shirt dress, Shoebuy, Shoebuy.com, Shop the Look, shop the pieces, Shop these pieces, Shop This Look, shopbop, Shopbop.com, Short Striped Dress, skirt, Sofft Cadence, Splash of color, splurge, Spring Stripes, Stella, Stella McCartney, Stingray Sandals, Storm Model Management, Street style, striped, Striped cuff, striped dress, Striped dress with blazer, Striped maxi, Stripes, Stripes for Fall, Stripes for Spring, Style, Style File, Stylebop.com, Suit, Summer clothes, Summer fashion, Summer street Style, Summer styling, Swell, Swell Paula, Swell Paula Dress, Swell.com, Swing Dress, Sydney Fashion, Sydney Street Style, Sydney Streetstyle, Sydney Style, T by Alexander Wang, Tahari, Tahari by Arthur S. Levine, Tahari by ASL, The Real Olivia P, Uruguay dress, vacation clothes, Versatile, versatile pieces, Victoria's Secret, Young Threads NYC Inc., Your Next Dress | 13 Comments
Let the good times roll…
Whether the occasion is a romantic night on the town, cocktails after work, a bachelorette party in Vegas or Girls Night Out, we all have evenings that call for the perfect cocktail dress. Yes, the LBD is classic and will always be in style, but why not step out of your comfort zone and throw on a stylish new frock this Spring? Sequins, feathers, draping, vibrant jewel tones, nudes, understated elegance, glitzy glamour… Whatever you most desire, there is the perfect dress out there for you.
Here are a few party dresses that have caught my eye for the Spring/Summer of 2011. They range in price and in mood, and regardless of your age, height, budget and event, we should be able to find you something!

The three dresses below can easily go from the office to drinks with the removal of a blazer and/or tights and the addition of just the right pair of heels. They’re sophisticated, fun and chic, but demand that you still be taken seriously despite an out-of-the-office setting.

Kay Unger - $210 @ Bloomingdale's

Rachel by Rachel Roy 24/7 Dress - $100

BCBG Natalie Color-Blocked Sheath - $200
Vegas baby, Vegas!
Nothing says “Let’s Party” quite like sequins and shimmer, so throw on a sparkly mini and head out for a night on the town, whatever the cause of your celebration.

Winter Kate Nicole Dress - $400 @ Shopbop.com

Aqua Silver Sequin Tank Dress - $100 @ Bloomingdale's

BCBGeneration Metallic Jacquard One-Shoulder Dress - $130
Hot summer nights call for low-key and understated glamour. Try pairing a flirty, floral frock with nude heels or booties, or a maxi dress with strappy sandals.

BCBGeneration Printed Asymmetrical-Hem Dress - $130

Patterson J. Kincaid Cerise Jersey Long Dress - $110 @ Shopbop.com

Trina Turk "Playa Vista" V-Neck Dress - $300 @ Bloomingdale's
For date night you need something flirty and fun, something that hugs your curves in just the right places and reminds him why you’re the only girl for him. Whether you want to show some skin or keep it covered up, the key is to find a form flattering dress that makes YOU feel amazing.

Tadashi Shoji Bandage Cap-Sleeved Bandage Dress - $330 @ Bloomingdale's

BCBGeneration One-Shoulder Open-Back Dress - $120

Cut 25 Drop Needle Jersey Shift Dress - $270 @ Bloomingdale's
And what does the descriminating and experienced woman wear for an evening on the town? A sheath, darling, what else?

Diane von Furstenberg Bateau Silk/Cotton Dress - $285 @ Saks

Eileen Fisher Organic Linen Sequin Dress - $250 @ Saks

Donna Morgan Belted Linen Sheath Dress - $140 @ Nordstrom
Take a new style or a shorter hemline for a spin this Spring and remind yourself just how much fun fashion can be!
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May 10, 2011 | Categories: Fashion | Tags: Aqua, BCBG, BCBGeneration, Bloomingdales, cocktail dresses, Cut 25, Diane Von Furste, Donna Morgan, Eileen Fisher, girls night out, Kay Unger, Patterson J. Kincaid, Rachel by Rachel Roy, Saks, Sheath, Shopbop.com, summer dresses, Tadashi Shoji, Trina Turk, Winter Kate, work drinks | 1 Comment