Oops - I guess it's not Spring after all!

Well, what a pleasant surprise.  Seems like Mother Nature decided she wanted to be temperamental.
Lovely :)
Anywho, faulty weather doesn't mean we have to throw on sweats, does it?  I think not!  When the weather turns for the worse - yet again! - it's time to pull out some of your favorite pieces of warm weather ware from this past season - those looks you didn't want to put away until next Fall.
I don't know about where you guys are, but here in A2, we've gone from sunny, 65 degree weather, to cold, mid-30's with rain within the span of a day or two.  Crazy, no?

So, because of the not-so-pleasant surprise of chilly rain today, I thought I'd put together a set for those of you who might be experiencing the same wierd-weather phenomenon that I am.  On the positive side, the rain does give us an opportunity to put on our favorite parkas and a pair of chic rain boots!

If it's so cold out in your neck of the woods that you need multiple layers to keep the cold at bay, I suggest mixing textures to add definition to your look.  Keep all your pieces in the same, warm color palette for a pulled-together outfit!

Q of the Day: What is the weather in your area allowing you to wear?

Bonus - Yay or Nay to these un-excepected changes in temperature and precipitation?

Keep Classy and Chic,

Liv.

Trending: Springtime!

Happy Wednesday to all my Fashion-forward followers out there!
I don't know about you guys, but the weather here in MI finally turned for the better, and now we can actually step outside and not have to think "Is there snow on the ground this morning?".  In celebration of the fact that skirts can now be worn w/o tights, and sandals can come out of hiding...
This weeks theme = Warm Weather Wears!
*Extra* - this addition of the WVVP includes a Daily Style Planner entry - excitement!

First, I give to you a video from Wendyslookbook, that gives some really great tips on taking the spring trends and pairing them with pieces we may all ready have in our wardrobe.

I was inspired to create 3 looks of my own for each trend, taking my own spin on this season's staples :)

For our second video this week, Chriselle Lim shows us how to take a piece of fabric and transform it into a dress, shirt, and vest!  This is a great video to watch, especially because we are getting into warmer temperatures, which means we'll need to bring out the lighter weight clothes from the depths of our closets (that is if you live in a cold region).  Not a lot is lighter than a simple piece of fabric!  It's on innovative way to add many pieces to your closet w/o breaking the bank :)

Q of the Day: The warm weather has finally struck!  What's the first item on your list you can't wait to pull out of your wardrobe?
Keep Classy and Chic,
-Liv

WVVP: Rulers of the Fall Runway (to name a few)

Fellow fashion-enthused followers - welcome to another instalment of the Weekly Video Viewing party series!  This weeks focus....I give to you, runways from around the world (for the fall 2012 season, that is)!

First up, we have Chanel, with it's Fall 2012 collection, filled with encrusted coats, as well as eyebrows!  Sparkly sweaters and jumpsuits were to be found, as well as coordinating coat and skirt combos.  With rich gem tones, shoulder and sleeve embellishments, as well as a new take on the t-strap heel, Chanel's show has got many elements that actually have me excited for the fall and winter!

Next up Jill Sander took the stage.  Lots of pale pinks and browns started off the show, but as it progressed, the colors continually got deeper, and by the end of the show we had lacquered looking black garments.  Floor grazing coats and jumpsuits, high-waisted pants, as well as the return of the turtleneck - all in all I think Jill Sander's runway felt crisp tailored, with a couple of pieces that reminded me of Grace Kelly.  Strapless dresses were also ever present.

Last for today, here's a personal favorite of mine, Alexander McQueen.  FUR.  So much of it, as well as feathers galore ran around this runway show.  Lots of textured pieces, embellished with crystal-esque looking objects, as well as items that that were reminiscent of paper doilies.  Pleats and soft pinks gave way to bold gem tones and extravagant dresses that reminded me of creatures perhaps from another dimension.  Bold, but always beautiful, what an interesting show Alexander McQueen put on this time!
(p.s- capes made an appearance again)

Q of the Day:  What Fall/Winter trend did you see that you can't wait to try?
Keep Classy and Chic,
-Liv

The Daily Style Planner

Hello again fellow fashion fanatics!
Tonight I put together a little street style set for your viewing pleasure :) I'm starting a series of these, correlating with different global destinations.
Perhaps some of you out there are going on vacation sometime soon, no?  Well, I hope the looks I put together can give you some ideas for planning your own looks, whether your vacation destination be London, Chicago, or maybe just the local dinner hotspot!
Q of the Day:  Given the choice, which out of the following fashion savvy cities would you like to visit, if you could choose only one: Milan, London, Paris, Tokyo, or New York City?
Bonus: Why??
Keep Classy and Chic,
-Liv