With all the exciting details to share about my recent trip to New York City and all of the work I’m putting in on the New York Fashion Week Spring 2013 collection reviews I very nearly forgot that Hollywood hasn’t stopped churning out events in the meantime. This post will cover some of the great looks from the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, 69th Venice Film Festival, 2012 Toronto International Film Festival, and various movie photocalls and premiere red carpets.
Now show us what you’ve got ladies!

Killing it! Miss Pinto decided to prove that all cut-outs aren’t tacky in this fierce embellished black & gold gown by Alexander McQueen on the red carpet in Venice.

Wow. Just wow. Who knew pink leather and gold studs could look so great?

Chic ladylike daywear. Love the black & white dress, and I adore her hair!

Absolutely stunning. I really like the addition of the thin little gold belt, helps bring the look together.

How killer is this Balmain dress? It’s a fun, fresh look that’s stunning but totally age-appropriate.

Another fun, flirty, colorful cocktail-like red carpet look was from Emma Watson who looked tres adorable in a lacy peplum Erdem number in Toronto.

I absolutely adore this look. Head-to-toe I think she looks great. It’s high fashion and retro fabulous, and a great look for her red carpet personality.

Apparently I’m loving matching short suits these days because I audibly gasped at both of these colorful retro-inspired looks.

Wow. This is such a departure from her usual fashion-foward, attention grabbing looks that I did a double take. It’s still stunning and dramatic despite the minimalism though, maybe this will her next fashion phase?

Apparently the VMAs were all about Summer white… And after Labor Day! Rebels! I love the pairing of this textured, long-sleeved mini dress with the killer lace up sandals. Well done. As usual. 🙂

Another killer all-white look from Miss Taylor Swift. Perhaps not the most youthful look, but it’s chic and classy as hell. Power to you girl!

Miss Keira’s been busy killing it on the red carpet lately. She chooses gowns that not only suit her coloring really well, but extenuate and flatter her frame and silhouette. Well done.

Swoon. Definitely the best look of the bunch. I especially love the belt. She couldn’t look more classic, more put together, or more gorgeous. The only downside of this look is that she may never surpass it. Time to retire!
Sources: Tom & Lorenzo & Cristina’s Blog – Click on the images above to visit the original source
Which look is your favorite? If you had the chance to grace a red carpet, would you play it safe to avoid landing on a Worst Dressed List or would you take some risks?
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Welcome back to another Looks of the Week Monday! I hope that everyone had a great weekend and is wringing every drop of Summer fun out of these August days as they can. Let’s start our week out right with some fabulous fashionistas showing off everything from statement jewelry to mixing prints to bright colors.
Enjoy!


Nothing says Summer as effortlessly or stylishly as a white dress. And while this drapping, asymmetrical white dress is stunning it’s Kristina’s accessories that make this look stand out so well. The studded red Zara shoulder bag and killer gold spiked collar from H&M are both incredibly striking & eye-catching, they really bring this look to a whole other level.

This is a low-key but striking and sassy combination that should really motivate you to spice things up before walking out the door. Colorblocking is a great way to make a look really POP.

A sweater can be tough for men to make work for them, but this is a great example of how to put together a clean-cut, stylish look using one. Navy pants + white button down + a sweater with a flattering pattern and cut. Bonus for the killer accessories – Retro shades, white watch strap, and fabulous bag.

Love love love! This is a fabulous look from head to toe. The Versace for H&M studded top pairs beautifully with this nude, pleated leather skirt. And to top it all off, I couldn’t have picked a better clutch or more fabulous booties to add to this outfit.

This is an interesting and really eye-catching look despite the fact that there’s not a lot of color. The sequined stripes are great and I love that she chose a looser, more relaxed top to mix with the dramatic midi-length skirt. Well done!

The art of wearing lady pants is something every woman really should master. Finding the right cut and silhouette to suit your figure can take years of trial and error. If you’ve ever felt like giving up, you’ll enjoy this shot of the perfect pink pants. And those are definitely three words I never thought I’d write. 🙂

High-Low hemlines aren’t always my favorite style but I couldn’t take my eyes off of this look. The colors, the prints, and the textures are so eye-catching and deliciously Summery that I couldn’t tear myself away from the screen. Nothing short of fabulous!

Neutrals don’t have to be boring as this look proves. Stunning Victoria’s Secret Angel Candice Swanepoel shows us how to put together a relaxed, but fashionable Summertime look with this nude pleated mini, a basic white t-shirt, and cute braided sandals.

Why not make your shopping trip or errand run a bit more fun with some bold color or printed separates? This basic shorts & tank look is fun and stylish with the addition of a killer handbag, flattering green shorts, and animal print flats.

This makes me miss Fall SO MUCH. I love a great coat and this corset belted olive-green military coat is killer. Her accessorizing – bowler hat & high boots – make it even more eye-catching and cold weather-appropriate.

Chic! I love a great Summer dress and this is a phenomenal color on her. And after finding a great color & style, she personalized it and made it more “her” with the tooled leather Rebecca Minkoff bag and fabulous 3.1 Phillip Lim gladiator sandals.
And just in case you missed the fabulousness that was the Team Supermodel walk during last night’s Closing Ceremonies in London, here are some pictures and great commentary to console you – Team Supermodel Strikes Gold In London!
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Which picture is your favorite of the shots above? Does seeing fun new looks put together by stylish people motivate and inspire you to mix things up when you’re planning your own outfits?
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I’m going to take a page out of the fabulous Fashion On Top‘s book blog and make today’s post a summary of what’s happened over the last week on the blog and the other various social media outlets that I post on.
New Blog Posts:
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Instagram:
Food – While I don’t photograph all of my food or even all of the new recipes that I try, sometimes a meal is just too tasty or too fun to pass up a photo-op. Here are a couple shots that passed the test this week.

SERIOUS munching over here! #Shakti #indianfood #vegan #glutenfree

Snacking. #rawrevolution #synergy #healthysnacks

#cantstopeating #vegan #glutenfree
Fashion – When I can remember I’ll snap a picture of my accessories, handbag, or even my outfit for the day. Most of my Instagram updates are my jewelry though, since its the easiest to capture solo.

Wearing a new dress always makes my day! #sanfrancisco @Zara

Hello lover! @ninewest #fashion #sanfrancisco

Time to switch wallets! @CHANEL @Longchamp_US @HenriBendel #Fendi #Goyard @veneta_bottega
Misc – What I’m best at capturing are all of the random things that happen throughout the day. The frustrations that everyone can relate to as well as the little “I love my life” moments. From outing in San Francisco & weekends away to shopping adventures & meals out on the town to my crazy cats & amazing friends, family, and boyfriend.

“@project_zen SO glad that I moved a block from this spa!!! #massage #spoilingmyself

I ❤ crazy busy days & To Do lists! #stayorganized #busyday #ilovemylife
Sooo helpful!
You can follow me on instagram @moicontrelavie.
Twitter:
Here are some of the quotes, articles, pictures, and other fun things that I shared during the past week via Twitter
Pinterest:
I have 10 boards on Pinterest, each with a different title and theme, here are a few of the pins that made the cut this week.
* New Pinterest board created 6/12/2012 –
MCLV Style
Models Being Models:
Reading Materials:
Inspiration!!!
La Mode:
Belle Maison:
Yummy:
Moi:
J’Adore:
I Use Therefore I Am:
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Facebook–
You can LIKE my Facebook page here.
Lookbook – You can see my Lookbook looks here, you can FAN me to get an email update when I post a new look, or you can HYPE my looks if you like them!
I really like the idea of this kind of post since I know a number of my blog readers don’t use Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest regularly, so this gives them a chance to take a look at those outlets. What do you think? Do you like having a weekly summary? Should this be a recurring series?
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June 16, 2012 | Categories: Fashion, Fitness, Food, MCLV Style | Tags: "Call Me Maybe" music video remake, 2012 Cannes Film Festival, 2012 New Years Resolutions, 25 Magazine, Anja Rubic, BCBG, Belle Maison, Biryani, Bon Appetit, Book party, Bottega Veneta, brights, Call Me Maybe, Call Us, Cannes Film Festival, cat, Champagne toast, Chanel, Chanel beauty, Chanel makeup, Chanel's Little Black Jacket, cute cat, Daal, Dairy-free, Dress Manequine, edamame, Elle, Elle Champagne Flutes, Erotica, ethnic prints, Facebook, Fashion Book, Fashion Book Party, Fashion Magazine, Fashion On Top, Fashion show, Fendi, Followgram, Garance Dore, Givenchy Purse, Givenchy Resort 2013 Collection, Gluten-free, Gluten-Free Cookie Dough Truffles, Gluten-Free Food, Golden beets, Goyard, Heeled sandals, Henri Bendel, Hilary Rhoda, Indian food, inspiration, Instagram, Jason Wu, Jason Wu Resort 2013 Collection, Jourdan Dunn, June goals, Karl Lagerfeld, Karlie Kloss, Kayture, kitten heels, Kristina Bazan, Ladies First—Still Relevant or Hopelessly Outdated?, Larabar, Late afternoon, Let's Talk About Sex, Links You'll Love, Little Black Jacket, Liz Cherkasova, Longchamp, Lookbook.nu, looks of the week, Love Grown, Low heels, Magazines, Manners, Massage, May Goals, Maybe?, Men vs Women, Mini skirt, Model fashion, Model street style, Models Being models, motivation, Neutral heels, Neutral sandals, Nine West, No Cookie Cookie, Nude sandals, Pardon My French, Patterns, Peplum, Pinterest, planner, Planning, plastic furniture, pleats, prints, Project Zen, Reading materials, Rebecca Minkoff, red quinoa salad, Resort Collections, Resort wear, Retro, Runway show, San Francisco Fashion, San Francisco Spa, San Francisco Street Style, San Francisco style, Sasha Maks, Sasha Maks Vintage Jewelry, Saturday Summary, Sensuality, Sex, Sex vs Sensuality, Shakti, Song of Style, Spa, Staying organized, Stripes, Summer dressing, Summer style, Super Vegan Meal, Swedish massage, The Man Repeller, The Wannabe Chef, To Do Lists, trunk show, Twitter, vegan food, veganism, Vegetarian, Veggie Curry, Vintage designer jewelry, Viva, Viva Fashion Magazine, Vogue, Vogue Magazine, Wallet, wallets, Wheat Free, White living room, William Norwich, Women's Health, Wrap dress, You Are Wonderful, Zara | 2 Comments
Fashion:

If you follow me on Twitter you’ve probably picked up on my serious girl crush on The Man Repeller – Her site is clever, witty, and she’s just as fashion obsessed as I am. Maybe even more so. And today’s she’s here with a phenomenal Do It Yourself project for all you fashion lovers out there – DIY: Fancy Footwear.
Don’t you want bows?

Refinery 29 doesn’t want us to forget about all the stylish mom’s out there, check out their post on stylish moms in NYC – 8 Ultra Cool Moms Show Off Their Killer Style.
If your city is starting to heat up you’re probably in the mood for some tips on warm weather dressing. The Little White Dress is always a great option and here are some oh-so-tempting versions to try out: 14 Little White Dresses You’ll Live In All Summer.
Calling all bun heads! If you’re looking for some new hairstyles to keep your Summer looks interesting check out Refinery 29’s Give Tired Bunds A Twist With These 4 Fresh Styles.

If Coachella just whet your apetitite and you’re going to get geared up for more concerts and music festivals as the weather warms up, you’ve got to check out The Festival Tracker – The Ultimate Guide to Music Festival Fashion and Style. Bonnaroo anyone?
Health/Fitness:
Were you brave enough to sign up for a race this year? Do you have some 2012 New Years Resolutions that you still haven’t reached? Check out The Blog of Impossible Things’ The Women’s Guide To A Triathlon or watch David Kirsch and Heidi Klum’s video How To Train On A Treadmill for some needed motivation and inspiration!

Searching for healthy snack ideas or a great energy boost for before your daily workout? Look no further! 100-calorie snack: Dairy-free chocolate almond butter chews ready in five minutes.
Concerns surrounding the physical and mental consequences of chronic stress have increased over the last few years – weight gain, diabetes, depression. Are you taking it seriously? Read Chris Kresser’s Are You In Stress Denial?
Interested in the new CrossFit trend but hesitant to head to a gym for an introductory class? Take a look at FitSugar’s Three CrossFit Workouts Anyone Can Do to get you started!’

Are you fan of spices? Check out the Whole 9 Life’s Spice Hound 100 Spices Whole 30 Approved. There are some GREAT ideas here.
Barefoot running was all the rage during 2011, due in part to the success of Christopher McDougall’s Born To Run, but what about barefoot walking? Take a look at FitSugar’s Three Ways Walkers Can Benefit From Barefoot Walking and learn more on the subject.
Speaking of Born To Run, if you read it you probably got as interested in chia seeds as I did. Here are a few articles on these phenomenal little seeds
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May 20, 2012 | Categories: Fashion, Fitness, Food, Links You'll Love | Tags: 100 Calorie snack, American River Crossfit, Angela Liddon, ARCFit, Bannaroo Chic, Barefood walking, Barefoot running, Beginners workouts, Born To Run, bow adorned heels, Buns, Chatelaine, Chia Seeds, chocolate almond butter chews, Chris Kressler, Chris McDougall, Christopher McDougall, chronic stress, Circuit training, Concert fashion, CrossFit, dairy-free recipe, David Kirsch, DIY: Fancy Footwear, Do It Yourself, energy boost, Festival Tracker, FitSugar, gluten-free recipe, healthy snack, Heidi Klum, high stress, Little white dress, LWD, MCLV, model workouts, Moi Contre La Vie, mom style, Music Festival Fashion & Style, Music festivals, new hairstyles, No Meat Athlete, NYC Street Style, OhSheGlows, One Green Planet, pinole, pre workout snack, quick recipes, Race training, Refinery 29, results of chronic stress, Running, Spicehound, stylish mothers, Summer dressing, The Blog of Impossible Things, The Man Repeller, The Women’s Guide To Triathlon, Treadmill training, Triathlon, Twitter, Vegan recipes, Vibram Five Finger, warm weather clothes, Whole 30, Whole 9 Life's Spice Hound 100 Spices Whole 30 Approved, Whole9Life | Leave a comment