Prints, prints, and more prints.
And I’m not going to lie – Those are three of my favorite things to keep in mind while I’m picking out my clothes each day. 🙂
{You can shop similar pieces by clicking these hyperlinks: Patterned Blouse – Zara, Polka Dotted Skirt – Forever 21, Cut-Out Booties – Via Spiga, Emerald Necklace – Zara & Clutch – MICHAEL by Michael Kors}
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This hat makes me feel like a French film star in the 20’s and I absolutely adored pairing it with these all-over prints in this look. Colorful, fun, and eye-catching.
Do you like to wear hats? What’s your favorite style?
February 28, 2013 | Categories: Fashion, MCLV Style | Tags: Blogger, Blogger fashion, Blogger Street Style, Blogger Streetstyle, blogger style, Bloomingdales, Fall/Winter, Fall/Winter 2012/2013, Fashion, Fashion Blogger, Fashion Blogger Fashion, Fashion Blogger Street Style, Fashion Blogger Streetstyle, Fashion Blogger Style, mix n match, Mixed Prints, mixing & matching, mixing & matching patterns, Patterns, pleated mini skirt, Pleated Skirt, San Francisco, San Francisco Blogger, San Francisco Fashion, San Francisco Fashion Blogger, San Francisco Street Style, San Francisco Streetstyle, San Francisco style, SF, SF Blogger, SF Fashion, SF Fashion Blogger, SF Street Style, SF Streetstyle, SF Style, Skull, Skull necklace, sporting event, Street style, Streetstyle, Style, Styling, The Limited, tunic, Winter, winter accessories, Winter essentials, Winter fashion, Winter Must Haves, Winter necessities, Winter outerwear, Winter Street Style, Winter Streetstyle, Winter Style | 23 Comments
I ran into GAP a few weeks ago for a pair of flats and as soon as I saw these cropped pants across the room I knew that they had to be mine. They’re fun and unique, and oh-so-perfect for Spring.
I mean, there’s nautical, and there’s nautical!
{You can shop similar pieces by clicking these hyperlinks: Leather Sleeved Coat – Aqua, Cropped Pants – GAP, Heeled Loafers – Tracy Reese, Top – Anne Taylor & Bag – Givenchy}
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This look also make me smile because I felt like I was getting ready to head outside for a gorgeous Spring day in San Francisco. Not. “Winter, we need to talk. I love you, but I think we should see other people.”
Are you ready for Spring like I am? What’s your favorite Spring style?
I’m writing this post from chilly New York City where I’ll be attending IFBCON & getting swept up in the madness that is New York Fashion Week. If you want updates & pictures be sure to follow me!
February 5, 2013 | Categories: Fashion, MCLV Style | Tags: Blogger, Blogger fashion, Blogger Street Style, Blogger Streetstyle, blogger style, Bloomingdales, Fall/Winter, Fall/Winter 2012/2013, Fashion, Fashion Blogger, Fashion Blogger Fashion, Fashion Blogger Street Style, Fashion Blogger Streetstyle, Fashion Blogger Style, mix n match, Mixed Prints, mixing & matching, mixing & matching patterns, Patterns, pleated mini skirt, Pleated Skirt, San Francisco, San Francisco Blogger, San Francisco Fashion, San Francisco Fashion Blogger, San Francisco Street Style, San Francisco Streetstyle, San Francisco style, SF, SF Blogger, SF Fashion, SF Fashion Blogger, SF Street Style, SF Streetstyle, SF Style, Skull, Skull necklace, sporting event, Street style, Streetstyle, Style, Styling, The Limited, tunic, Winter, winter accessories, Winter essentials, Winter fashion, Winter Must Haves, Winter necessities, Winter outerwear, Winter Street Style, Winter Streetstyle, Winter Style | 5 Comments
Nothing in the world is easier and more comfortable for a Saturday full of errands than leggings and a tunic. The main pieces in this look are the definition of basic black.
{You can shop similar pieces by clicking these hyperlinks: Zipper Tunic – Alfani via Macys, Leggings – Express, Clutch – BCBG, Flats – Nicole, Necklace – Sasha Maks Vintage, Bracelet & Ring – JewelMint}
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In order to keep the look from being boring I spiced it up with my new oversized orange+cheetah BCBG clutch, zebra print smoking flats, and a vintage elephant pendant. Cheetah, zebra, and elephant, you say? Now that’s not so basic!
Are you a fan of mixing prints? What about mixing animal prints like I did here? How many different prints is too many in your opinion?
January 31, 2013 | Categories: Fashion, MCLV Style | Tags: Alfani, animal print, BCBG, BCBG Max Azria, BCBGMaxAzria, Blogger, Blogger fashion, Blogger Street Style, Blogger Streetstyle, blogger style, Bloomingdales, cheetah, Elephant, envelope clutch, Express, Fall/Winter, Fall/Winter 2012/2013, Fashion, Fashion Blogger, Fashion Blogger Fashion, Fashion Blogger Street Style, Fashion Blogger Streetstyle, Fashion Blogger Style, JewelMint, Leggings, Leopard, Macy's, mix n match, Mixed Prints, mixing & matching, mixing & matching patterns, mixing and matching, Nicole, Patterns, pleated mini skirt, Pleated Skirt, prints, San Francisco, San Francisco Blogger, San Francisco Fashion, San Francisco Fashion Blogger, San Francisco Street Style, San Francisco Streetstyle, San Francisco style, Sasha Maks Vintage, SF, SF Blogger, SF Fashion, SF Fashion Blogger, SF Street Style, SF Streetstyle, SF Style, Skull, Skull necklace, smoking flats, sporting event, Street style, Streetstyle, Style, Styling, The Limited, tunic, vintage, Winter, winter accessories, Winter essentials, Winter fashion, Winter Must Haves, Winter necessities, Winter outerwear, Winter Street Style, Winter Streetstyle, Winter Style, zebra | 9 Comments
Mixing and matching patterned pieces can be such a creative exercise – Deciding what pieces go together, which prints would look good with which patterns, and putting the finishing touches on a look without going too over-the-top.
That’s my idea of a good time! 🙂
{You can shop similar pieces by clicking these hyperlinks: Striped Midi Skirt – Aqua via Bloomingdale’s, Faux Fur & Leather Jacket – Ellen Tracy via Saks, Leopard Print Peep-Toe Booties – BCBGMaxAzria, Crocodile Tote – Furla, Bracelet – H&M, and Rings – Tiffany’s & JewelMint}
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These peep-toe leopard print booties are a new acquisition. I was thrilled to discover that the Paragon Outlets in Livermore are not only close enough for a day-trip, they also feature outlets for Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Barneys NY.
It’s heaven in other words, so stay tuned for more of my fabulous finds from this great girls trip to Paragon!
What are you favorite prints or patterns to mix?
January 22, 2013 | Categories: Fashion, MCLV Style | Tags: alligator, Animal prints, Aqua, Aqua for Bloomingdale's, BCBG, BCBGMaxAzria, Blogger, Blogger fashion, Blogger Street Style, Blogger Streetstyle, blogger style, Bloomingdales, crocodile, Ellen Tracy, Fall/Winter, Fall/Winter 2012/2013, Fashion, Fashion Blogger, Fashion Blogger Fashion, Fashion Blogger Street Style, Fashion Blogger Streetstyle, Fashion Blogger Style, Faux fur, faux leather, Furla, Layers, leather jacket, leopard print, Leopard Print Booties, mix n match, Mixed Prints, mixing & matching, mixing & matching patterns, patent, Patterns, Peep-toe booties, pleated mini skirt, Pleated Skirt, San Francisco, San Francisco Blogger, San Francisco Fashion, San Francisco Fashion Blogger, San Francisco Street Style, San Francisco Streetstyle, San Francisco style, SF, SF Blogger, SF Fashion, SF Fashion Blogger, SF Street Style, SF Streetstyle, SF Style, Skull, Skull necklace, sporting event, Street style, Streetstyle, striped, Striped midi skirt, striped tunic, Stripes, stripes sweater, stripess, Studs, Style, Styling, The Limited, tunic, Winter, winter accessories, Winter essentials, Winter fashion, Winter Must Haves, Winter necessities, Winter outerwear, Winter Street Style, Winter Streetstyle, Winter Style | 18 Comments
Fun accessories and embellished pieces are a great way to take a basic look to a new level. So next time you’re putting together a nighttime look be creative and layer on the extras!
{You can shop similar pieces by clicking these hyperlinks: Pleated Leather Skirt – The Limited, Embellished Top – Zara, Oxblood Knit Tights – DKNY via Bloomingdales, Spike Embellished Heels – The Limited, Black Patent Clutch – MICHAEL Michael Kors via Nordstrom, Ring – BCBG Max Azria & Bracelet – Forever 21}
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This outfit could have just been black skirt + black top but with the addition of brightly colored tights, an embellished collar, fun jewelry, and spiked heels it’s a more one-of-a-kind look. But I did discover that the downside of this too-cute pleated faux leather skirt from The Limited is that it wrinkles sooooo easily. And quickly. Thus the absence of straight-on shots!
What’s your favorite fun extra this Winter or the piece you’re most excited to try out?
January 17, 2013 | Categories: Fashion, MCLV Style | Tags: Asos, Asos.com, Banana Republic, Blogger, Blogger fashion, Blogger Street Style, Blogger Streetstyle, blogger style, C-Label, CF, Competition, cropped blazer, CrossFit, Express, Fall/Winter, Fall/Winter 2012/2013, Fashion, Fashion Blogger, Fashion Blogger Fashion, Fashion Blogger Street Style, Fashion Blogger Streetstyle, Fashion Blogger Style, Forever 21, H&M, JewelMint, Layers, leather mini skirt, leather skirt, Leggings, patent, Piperlime, pleated leather skirt, pleated mini skirt, Pleated Skirt, San Francisco, San Francisco Blogger, San Francisco Fashion, San Francisco Fashion Blogger, San Francisco Street Style, San Francisco Streetstyle, San Francisco style, SF, SF Blogger, SF Fashion, SF Fashion Blogger, SF Street Style, SF Streetstyle, SF Style, Skull, Skull necklace, sporting event, Street style, Streetstyle, striped, striped tunic, Stripes, stripes sweater, stripess, Studded, Studded ankle boots, Studded booties, Studs, Style, Styling, The Limited, tunic, Winter, winter accessories, Winter essentials, Winter fashion, Winter Must Haves, Winter necessities, Winter outerwear, Winter Street Style, Winter Streetstyle, Winter Style | 8 Comments
Sometimes what a girl needs is layers. And lots of them. This was a look that I threw together for a CrossFit competition a few weeks ago – The keys for that kind of day are :(1) Comfortable, (2) Easy to move in, and (3) Warm! The third ended up being especially important as the venue had a huge open door and it started raining when we first got there!
{You can shop similar pieces by clicking these hyperlinks: Striped Sweater Tunic – H&M, Leggings – Forever 21, Cropped Blazer – Banana Republic, Studded Ankle Boots – C Label via Piperlime, Patent Satchel – Express, Skull Pendant – Asos, and Bracelets – H&M, Asos & JewelMint}
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I have a confession to make. This blazer is one of the oldest {non-heirloom} pieces in my closet. My mother bought it for me SEVEN years ago when she took me on a shopping trip to equip me for interviewing and starting my first post-collegiate job. When people say “classic” or “investment piece” this, my friends, is what they’re referring to!
Do you have any classic, it’ll-always-be-in-style pieces in your wardrobe? What’s your favorite investment piece that you’ve bought over the years?
January 15, 2013 | Categories: Fashion, MCLV Style | Tags: Asos, Asos.com, Banana Republic, Blogger, Blogger fashion, Blogger Street Style, Blogger Streetstyle, blogger style, C-Label, CF, Competition, cropped blazer, CrossFit, Express, Fall/Winter, Fall/Winter 2012/2013, Fashion, Fashion Blogger, Fashion Blogger Fashion, Fashion Blogger Street Style, Fashion Blogger Streetstyle, Fashion Blogger Style, Forever 21, H&M, JewelMint, Layers, Leggings, patent, Piperlime, San Francisco, San Francisco Blogger, San Francisco Fashion, San Francisco Fashion Blogger, San Francisco Street Style, San Francisco Streetstyle, San Francisco style, SF, SF Blogger, SF Fashion, SF Fashion Blogger, SF Street Style, SF Streetstyle, SF Style, Skull, Skull necklace, sporting event, Street style, Streetstyle, striped, striped tunic, Stripes, stripes sweater, stripess, Studded, Studded ankle boots, Studded booties, Studs, Style, Styling, tunic, Winter, winter accessories, Winter essentials, Winter fashion, Winter Must Haves, Winter necessities, Winter outerwear, Winter Street Style, Winter Streetstyle, Winter Style | 4 Comments
I definitely go through phases when it comes to the inanimate objects in my daily life – Everything from the beauty products I use to the accessories I wear to the reading materials stacked on my nightstand. Whether you call it a rut or finely tuning your routine, I’m sure you know precisely what I mean.
So here are some of my current (new and past) loves…
{The love of my life, my new Givenchy bag – See Skulls & Givenchy for photos from the first MCLV Style post featuring this bag!}
{My newest mascara acquisition – I’ve mentioned my love of Benefit’s BADGal and Chanel’s Inimitable mascara in the past, but I also like to rotate in a drugstore brand now and again, and I’ve been thrilled with the results of Maybelline’s One by One Volume Express}
{As far as I’m concerned you can’t have enough fun, statement jewelry: Spiked Bracelet – Asos.com & Purple Beaded Necklace – Zara}
{In my opinion the only positive thing about the end of Summer are September issues!}
{SWOON! I’ve been a fan of Moroccan Argan Oil for a while so when I saw this L’Oreal Precious Oil Treatment I jumped at the chance to try it – Not only does it smell like a dream, it’s visibly nourishing}
{It’s official – I’m in love! Skull adorned Steve Madden smoking slippers}
{Fashion Books & Vintage Jewelry. Left: The Little Black Book of Style by Nina Garcia & vintage pearl collar. Right: Parisian Chic – A Style Guide by Ines de la Fressange & vintage Vendome tassel necklace}
What are you loving lately? What can’t you get enough of? Have you gotten any fun new pieces or exciting accessories to update your wardrobe or prepare for Fall/Winter 2012/2013?
August 23, 2012 | Categories: Fashion, MCLV Style | Tags: A Guide To Style, accessories, Amazon, Argan oil, art, BADgal Lash Mascara, bag, Bag Gal Mascara, beauty, Beauty products, Benefit, Benefit Bad Gal mascara, Benefit BADgal Lash Mascara, Benefit mascara, black mascara, Book of Style, brown mascara, Chanel beauty, Chanel beauty products, Chanel Inimitable, Chanel Inimitable Mascara in Noir, Chanel model, Chanel Muse, collar, Cosmetics, drugstore makeup, drugstore picks, drugstore products, Editor, Ever Sleek, face, Fall flats, Fashion, Fashion Books, Fashion editor, Fashion Guide, fashion industry, Fashion insider, Fashion mode, fashion model, Flats, French fashion, French fashion book, Givenchy, Givenchy handbag, Gold, gold vintage jewelry, H&M, H&M jewelry, Hair, handbag, Ines de la Fressange, inspiration, InStyle, InStyle Magazine, Jean Vendome, Jean Vendome jewelry, Jean Vendome lariat, jewelry, Judge, Karl, Karl Lagerfeld, Karl Lagerfeld muse, Karl's Muse, L'Oreal, L'Oreal Paris, latina, Little Black Book, Loving, makeup, makeup bag, Marie Claire, Mascara picks, Maybelline, Maybelline New York, model, Models, Moroccan Argan Oil, Nina Garcia, Noir, One by One Volume Express, Paris fashion, Paris street style, Paris style, Parisian Chic, Parisian Chic: A Style Guide, Parisian fashion, Parisian Street Style, Parisian style, pearl, pearl collar, pearl necklace, pearls, Precious Oil Treatment, products, Project Runway, Project Runway Judge, Reading materials, runway model, Sasha Maks, Sasha Maks Vintage Jewelry, Sephora, September Issue, shopper, Skin, Skull, Skull candy, Skulls, slip ons, slippers, smoking flats, Smoking slippers, Steve Madden, Street style, Style, Style Book, Style Guide, tassel, tassel necklace, The Factory, The Little Black Book of Style, The September Issue, tote, trunk show, Vendome, Vendome jewelry, Vendome necklace, vintage gold, vintage jewelry, Vintage jewelry trunk show, vintage necklace, Vintage pearl collar, vintage pearl necklace, vintage pearls, Vogue, Vogue Magazine, Winter flats, Zara | 3 Comments
Happy Saturday!
Why not start this weekend off with some beautiful photographs and inspiring words? The perfect way to prepare for a fun, fashionable day if you ask me. Enjoy!
{Sources: Vintage Virgin, Champagne & Strawberries & Pinterest}
Hope you all have a great weekend!
August 11, 2012 | Categories: Fashion, Fitness, Food | Tags: 1960's, 1970s, 60's, 70's, A Clockwork Pink, Alexander McQueen, amour jewelry, Anja Rubik, Ankle straps, Appearance Is Everything, armour, armoured jewelry, art, art-documents, backstage, Banana Republic, Banana Republic Ad Campaign, baubles, Benjamin Eldem, Bill Murray, black & white, Bohemian, boho, Bostonista, Brightly colored shoes, brunch beverages, candy colored, Champagne & Strawberries, chandelier, Chanel, Chanel perfume, Citizen K International, Clutch, collar, Colored Tights, colorful jewelry, colors, Custom Alexander McQueen, Dannijo, Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend, Fall 2012 Ad Campaigne, Fall/Winter 2012/2013, Fashion, Fashion Hoarder, Fashion show, Fashion Week, Finger ring, Fitness, fixtures, Floral Skull, Food, French designer, French perfume, fresh fruit, fruit, fruit smoothie, Ginta Lapina, gold armour, gold nail art, gold polish, gold spikes, Gold studs, Greg Nawrat, health, healthy lifestyle, healthy living, heels, Heels with socks, Hippie, hippie chic, Holland Roden, Home decor, I'm Revolting, inspiration, inspirational sayings, jewelry, Jourdan Dunn, La Vie, Lee Bul, Lee McQueen, Lehmann Maupin Gallery, Live Love Laugh, London Fashion, Louis Vuitton, Luggage, Marie Claire, Marie Claire Hungary, Marilyn Monroe, Men's fashion, Menswear, metallic polish, mixing prints, Mod, Model fashion, Model street style, Models, models backstage, motivation, motivational sayings, nail art, nail polish, Niki Hajdu, No 19, Noah Mills, Number 19, Nutrition, Oh So Lovely Obsessions, OhSheGlows, Parfum, Paris, Pastel Thoughts, Patterns, Peter Pan Collar, Poisoned Lust, Pop of color, Prada, Prada Menswear, Prep Of The South, prints, produce, pumps, rainbow, Retro, Rich & Skinny, Runway, Shoe Vending Machine, Shoes, Silvia's Mind Clutter, Skinny Sticks, Skull, skull adorned, Skull candy, Smoking coat, Smoothies, Spike jewelry, Spiked jewelry, Spikes, Splash of color, Spring 2012, Spring 2012 Fashion Week, Spring/Summer 2012, statement necklace, Statement piece, Stockings, Studded, Studded jewelry, Studs, Style, suitcases, tangled chandeliers, The Fashion Critique, The Fashion Way Of Life, the katie omalley, Theo Hall, Those Finer Things, Tights, Tights & heels, Tom & Lorenzo, Tom & Lorenzo: Fabulous & Opinionated, Travel, Tumblr, twiggy, Under sheep skin, vintage, Vintage luggage, Vintage Virgin, Vodka & Caviar, Vodka & Glitter, Vogue, Vogue Is The New Bible, Vogue Loves Me | Leave a comment
And by candy I mean fabulous things that IÂ want –Â Jewelry, clothes, nail art, and accessories galore. All with fabulous skull designs.
So… I have a thing for skulls. Not a creepy morbid type of thing or a Halloween-only thing, just a deep and enduring love of all things skull adorned.
I think perhaps because I’m born on Dia De Los Muertos…
I mean, how cute is that???
So in celebration of my skull love I’d like to share some adorable pieces and pictures and inspiration that I’ve found, and hopefully convert you all!
How killer are these leggings? I love the idea of a fun printed piece like this one taking center stage in an otherwise minimally styled look, but Fashion Coolture proves you can take things a step further and add another printed piece like this striped top. It’s busy but it works.
Why not wear a swimsuit with your pants? Why not wear a skull adorned swimsuit with your pants?
{Top Left: Nemesis Women’s Punk Rock Collection Skull Leather Cuff Band Watch – $40 @ Endless.com, Top Right: Dogeared Skull Charm – $35 @ CUSP, Bottom Left: Alexander McQueen Swarovski Skull Ring – $200 @ Net-A-Porter, and Bottom Right:Â Cherry Skull Double Wrap Bracelet – $250 @ Alexander McQueen}
Clearly Lee McQueen and I had something in common…
And just in case you were worried that skulls were too serious for your style, Betsey Johnson gave them a colorful new makeover!
{ Left: Betsey Johnson “Rio” Skull and Cherry Mismatch Earrings – $50 @ Endless.com & Right: Betsey Johnson Skull Fruit Stud Earring – $30 @ Piperlime}
And the new piece that I just ordered online in celebration of this post?
{You can shop similarly adorable Skull Candy pieces over at ASOS Fashion Finder}
Come on, tell me the truth, are you a convert now? 🙂
July 19, 2012 | Categories: Fashion | Tags: Alexander McQueen, Amazon, Anouska Proetta Brandon, Asos, Asos Fashion Finder, Asos.com, Betsey Johnson, Betsey Johnson "Rio" Skull and Cherry Mismatch Earrings, Black nail polish, Blame It On Rio, blood red nail polish, Brazilian fashion, Brazilian fashion blogger, Brazilian style, Cherry Skull Double Wrap Bracelet, crimson nails, CUSP, CUSP by Neiman Marcus, Dia De Los Muertos, Dogeared, Endless.com, Fashion, Fashion Coolture, Flavia, Flavia Desgranges van der Linden, gold jewelry, Gold Skull Jewelry, Halloween, Irish fashion, Irish Fashion Blogger, Irish Street Style, Irish Style, J.Brand, Leather Cuff Band Watch, Lee McQueen, manicure, Manouch, nail art, Nail Art 101, nails, Neiman Marcus, Nemesis, Net-A-Porter, pedicure, Peoples Market, Peoples Market Skull Blouse, Piperlime, Punk Rock Collection, punk rocker, Rio, Sequined skull tee, Silver Mystery Skull, skinny black pants, Skull, Skull accessories, skull and cross bones, Skull bathing suit, Skull blouse, Skull bracelet, Skull candy, Skull Charm, skull design, Skull Earrings, Skull Fruit Stud Earring, skull jewelry, skull nail art, Skull Nail Art Tutorial, Skull nails, Skull necklace, Skull one piece, Skull pendant, skull print, Skull ring, Skull tee, Skull Watch, Skulls, Street style fashion, Style, Swarovski crystal double-skull ring, The Man Repeller, TMR, Wikipedia, Women's Watch, Wrap bracelet | 1 Comment
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