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
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