{Style} Tweed By Example

 
Sweater and blazer c/o Lulus.com | jeans- Gap | heels- Ralph Lauren | bag- Phillip Lim x Target | necklace- Lulu Frost x J.Crew | ring- Saint Laurent 


Photos by Brittney Le Blanc

{Details} AiF x FASHION Magazine

Dress- Loft 82 | tights- Hue | heels + pearl bracelet- Forever 21 



I was lucky enough to be included in FASHION Magazine's winter issue, sporting my take on holiday-wear with this flirty Loft 82 dress. To be honest, I would gladly take shimmering gold fabrics, patent heels and pretty pearls any day of the week, but during the holiday season they feel all the more alluring... Kind of like crushed velvet and eggnog, but I digress.

A BIG thank you to the magazine for including me (my mom is ecstaaaatic), and be sure to check out the issue in stores now! Page 216 � errr, what? Who said that? xx

Photos by Andrew Tarver

{Summer Week} The Bag...

Shirt- Topshop | polka dot jeans- Forever 21 | bag- DVF | necklace- J.Crew | bracelets- Forever 21, H&M + Winners

When it comes to summer attire, it doesn't get much better than pops of colour and playful motifs in the form of accessories. This bag pretty much epitomizes summer styling in my mind, what with its vibrant hue and cheeky embellishment... Just throw in some bright baubles and a great printed jean, and you've got yourself all the makings for a sweet, late summer outfit. 

 

{Style} Black Magic...

 

Don't let the title of this post fool you � It's all rainbows and sunshine over here on AiF...  Or if you prefer, rhinestones and polka dots. Either way, there's no black magic to speak of, so if anyone asks, that's my story and I'm sticking to it... xx

Outfit details: top- H&M; polka dot trousers- Forever 21; metallic bag- Milly; studded heels- ShoeMint; necklace- H&M; bracelet- random NYC find; watch- Michael Kors

{Style} Abandoned...

Road trips seem to always be ripe with abandoned-old-building-sightings, which are like catnip for fashion bloggers. That's why I forced Mr. AiF to make a pit stop in a tiny little town to snap pics in front of an old automotive shop. I mean seriously, peeling paint, dirty windows and creepy remnants of it's past life scattered about always makes for a killer backdrop, if not only in my head. But then again lots of things seem better in my head, like fondue or the pleather-pant incident of 2001.

Outfit details: blazer- ASOS; polka dot top- Forever 21; jeans- Joe Fresh; cap toe pumps- Zara; hamilton tote- Michael Kors; woven leather belt- thrifted; necklace- H&M

{Style} Rainbow Bright...

Yesterday was Thursday, today it is Friday � and let me tell you friends � we, we, we so excited... And in case you're wondering if I really just made a Rebecca Black reference, well yes, yes I did � Still want to be my friend?

Soooo, what's everyone getting up to this weekend? Mr. AiF and I are road tripping to BC to see my family (hurray!), and as soon as I decide which seat to take (last one, I promise) the good times are gonna roll... Happy weekending, friendlies!

But before I leave you for reals, just a quick note to congratulate Lori Bazan for winning the StyleNV clutch giveaway last week � I hope you like it, girl! xx

Outfit details: polka dot top & tights- Forever 21; pleated skirt- Club Monaco; spiked pumps- ShoeMint; leather clutch- The Pretty Secrets; necklace- Zara; sunnies- Urban Outfitters; bracelet- Joe Fresh

{Style} The New Casual...

It's the freakin' weekend (hurray!), and after what's felt like five days of running just to keep up, I'm beyond excited to have a couple days to unwind and do a little merry making. Highlights will include brunching with my mister, patio lounging (if I'm lucky) and meeting some readers while hanging with my blogging besties at our first annual clothing sale... Maaaaan, why can't every weekend be a long weekend?

Outfit details: tshirt- H&M; polka dot trousers- Forever 21; nude wedges- Pour la Victoire (similar here); clutch- BCBG; necklace- Zara; bracelet- House of Harlow; watch- Michael Kors

{Style} Mixed Bag...

I love a sneak peek as much as the next girl, so when Nella Bella sent me their Filix Shopper Tote to preview from their Summer 2013 collection, I was pleased as punch. The bag is sleek and simple in design, which makes it a great go-to for work and travel (in case you haven't noticed, it's huge), and no matter how much I bog it down with the contents of my life, its handles are super comfortable under the added weight. To test this, I toted around a laptop, heels, extra makeup and book yesterday and lived to tell the tale... Now that's what I call a durable bag.

Stay tuned May 10 to see the rest of their summer collection � I know I will! xx

Outfit details: polka dot denim shirt- Winners; snake print jeans- Parasuco; spike pumps- ShoeMint; Filix Shopper Tote c/o Nella Bella; necklace- Zara; ring- Saint Laurent

{Style} Double Dots...

Yesterday was a day of personal triumphs; that's right my friends, I, Vickie Laliotis, introvert extraordinaire, conquered one of my many, many fears and appeared � get this � on LIVE TV! I can hardly believe it actually happened (I've been nauseous at the very thought of it for weeks), but now that it's done, I feel like I climbed a mountain or something... Phewf! If you'd like to watch me talk about prom dresses in all my awkward glory, click here... Just please, be kind. xx

Outfit details: leather detail denim jacket- Zara; tank & polka dot pants- Forever 21; spike pumps- ShoeMint; polka dot clutch- Red Velvet; necklace- Zara; ring- Forever 21; bracelet- House of Harlow; watch- Michael Kors

{Style} In the Pink...

Outfit details: blazer- Zara; t-shirt- Club Monaco; faux leather skirt- H&M; pumps- Shoe Mint; polka dot tights- Forever 21; bracelet- The Bay; watch- Michael Kors; necklace & ring- Forever 21

{Guest Post} Pop of Pattern...

Hello sugar plums! I'm guest posting over on Style-Isle today, so be sure to head on over there to see the full post... Happy Wednesday! xx

Outfit details: denim shirt- Forever 21; dress- Simons; quilted clutch- Michael Kors; booties- Aldo; beanie- Old Navy; polka dot tights- Joe Fresh; necklaces- Zara & Forever 21; bracelet- Forever 21; watch- Michael Kors

{Style} Springing Forward...

Nothing says spring quite like polka dots and bright, vibrant hues, which I'm desperately trying to channel in my fair winter city. Any excuse to don playful separates sans parka and snow boots is fine by me, so naturally I jumped at the chance to bust out these polka dot skinnies at a social media conference over the weekend. I got to learn from some of my city's finest (including homegirls Kastles and Britl� what what!) while basking in the glory of these white, spotted jeans... I'm not shallow, I swear. xx

Outfit details: denim shirt & polka dot jeans- Forever 21; cap toe pumps- Zara; mini tanner crossbody- Coach; necklace- Zara; bracelet- Forever 21; watch- Michael Kors

{Style} The Dotted Line...

I was going to name this post "Dotting Trou," but at Mr. AiF's insistence I decided not to. You know, in order to keep the classy quotient of the blog at a respectable level and whatnot. I personally thought it was kinda funny (or, well, punny), but I'm also known to delight in such oddities as singing millipedes, so maybe I'm not the greatest judge of these things.

Blog post titles aside, can we just talk about my new polka dot trousers for a minute? Seriously, how cute are they?! It's been ages since I've worn trousers (I've been on a coloured/printed denim kick lately), but these badboys were just too cute to resist. I've already dreamed up dozens of ways to wear them and my closet suddenly feels all shiny and new again... Oh the power of retail therapy. xx

Outfit details: striped blazer- H&M; tee- Zara; polka dot trousers- Forever 21; pumps- Shoe Mints; neon bag- Urban Outfitters; necklace- DIY; neon stacking rings- Forever 21; watch- Michael Kors