MCLV Style: New York City
New York City BABY!
As I’m sure you picked up, I was beyond excited for this trip – Seeing my best friend, attending IFBCON, and getting the chance to spend some quality time in NYC, a city that I’ve been having a love affaire with for years now.
{You can shop similar pieces by clicking these hyperlinks: Embellished Striped Top – Zara, Zipper Detail Shorts – Zara, Ankle Strap Heels – Fendi, Oversized Crocodile Clutch - Express, Silver Art Deco Bracelet - JewelMint, Silver Bow Bracelet - Forever 21, Silver Chainlink Watch – Vintage & Ring – Tiffany’s}
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When I was packing for my trip to New York I found myself in a quandary - it was going to be extremely hot and humid but I’m a fairly formal dresser. Luckily for my internal body temperature this was the first Summer that I’ve worn shorts since Junior High, so I packed a few pairs for the trip. But how to style them? Shorts & a tank might be an appropriate bathing suit coverup, but for walking down the streets of New York City? Definitely not!
So with that in mind I paired my exposed zipper shorts from Zara with a striped tee with a rhinestone embellished collar, tons of chunky silver jewelry, ankle strap heels, and an oversized envelope clutch. I was comfortable temperature-wise, but still felt stylish enough to strut my stuff all over Manhattan! 
Interesting in more fashion from my September trip to New York City? Check out these previous posts:
Did you have fun wearing shorts over the Summer? What’s your favorite style of shorts to wear when the weather heats up?
Links You’ll Love
Health/Fitness:
Want to take up running so that you can get outside and enjoy the gorgeous weather instead of wither away inside at the gym? Couldn’t agree more! Running Tips: How To Get Started – Women’s Health.
Need some quick workout inspiration to get you motivated for bathing suit season? Check out this video – Valerie Waters: I Want My Bikini Body Express.
Curious about trying another way of eating so that you can feel your best? Read Experience Life’s Paleo Vs. Vegan for some interesting information.
If you want to eat healthier and like the idea of a meal-sized salad for dinner try these 5 Fresh Main-Course Salads from Health.com. They’re packed with protein and hearty ingredients so you’ll be satiated and stay full afterwards. Not convinced? Read through Gena Hamshaw’s How To Fall In Love With Raw Food on Whole Living Daily. She’s the writer behind the wildly successful Choosing Raw website and one of the first blogs that I discovered when I took an interest in my personal health and eating better a few years ago. I highly recommend taking a look at what she has to say.
Over the years I’ve definitely been guilty of over-training. From twice-a-day workouts to skipping my rest days, I’ve gone through periods where I didn’t let soreness or exhaustion keep me out of the gym or off the trails. Not. Good. Are You Recovering, Or Are You Just Resting?
Are you a fan of eggs? Check out Fit Bottomed Girls’ piece on 5 Fun Ways To Eat Egg Whites. Or are you a fan of kale? Try Shockingly Delicious’s Better Than Trader Joe’s Kale and Edamame Bistro Salad.
Fashion:
If you’re in the market for some great new earrings to complement your warm weather looks this season, look no further! Heels & Sunkissed Curls has you covered with DIY: Silk Tassel Earrings that are too stylish for words!
New York City has been one of the world’s fashion capitals for years, check of what everyone’s wearing there this Spring - Refinery 29′s Street Style Video: What’s Fresh On 5th Avenue.
Nothing says Summertime quite like braids to me. Refinery 29 and Cup of Joe both agree with me wholeheartedly. Check out Refinery 29′s DIY Braids piece – Genius New (Promise!) Ways To Braid Your Hair and A Cup of Jo’s Holiday Hair Tutorials, which also contains links to all sorts of other hairstyles, from buns to braids to ponytails. I plan to try them all!
Summer Shorts Roundup – 16 Summer Shorts In Evert Length You’ll Ever Want and Elle’s 2012 Denim Guide.
Miss Olivia is becoming something of a staple around here – From her adorable wedding season-appropriate outfit on last week’s Looks of the Week post, to her closet-organizing tips in Links You’ll Love, to Style File breakdowns on her great personal style. So what do I have for you today? Well, if you’re liking interesting patterns and prints for Summer she’s got the goods for you – How To Rock: The Tribal Touch.
Fashion Crushes
When I think about fashionable and memorable looks that I’ve enjoyed recently two individuals immediately come to mind – Red carpet darling Zoe Saldana and Michael Fassbender. Does the latter not sound familiar? Perhaps you know him as Magneto from the recent X-Men First Class – I saw the movie in theaters months ago and am still thinking about his wardrobe!
Zoe Saldana:
What I adore about Zoe’s style is her ability to mix pieces and she’s a master of the high-low, which make her looks much more accessible to those of us not making millions per picture. Thanks Zoe! Another thing she’s fabulous at? Accessorizing! She always has gorgeous jewelry, enviable shoes, and to die for bags, whether she’s on the red carpet or running errands on her days off.
{Not only is the color phenomenal on her, the lace back and sweet accessories pull the look together perfectly! The floral earrings might seem over-the-top on some, but she makes them look stylish.}
{A little black dress is anything but boring when Zoe gets her hands on it. This Barbara Bui mini is sleek, sexy & fun and those Balenciaga heels are to DIE FOR.}
{This Express dress was all the rage last summer but I loved the way Zoe made this dress totally her own by belting it and adding a chic cross-body bag.}
{Only Zoe could make this Balenciaga shorts suit looks so chic – I love that she paired the printed, embellished suit with a basic white tee. The red carpet never looked better!}
Michael Fassbender:
Boys - The costume designer for this latest installment in the X-Men franchise, Sammy Sheldon, is an utter genius! Not only are these clothes gorgeous and tailored to perfection, they’re right on trend for this fall. In case you’ve been sleeping all summer, Mad Men is all the rage – See Banana Republic’s Mad Men-inspired collection here and I promise you wont be disappointed.
Please proceed for some much deserved eye candy and menswear fashion porn.
{This linen suit is the perfect Summer look paired with a white collared shirt – It couldn’t be further from the stiff formality of the white suit made infamous by Mark Twain or Colonel Sanders – And evokes hot Summer nights is Havana!}
{Turtle necks can be a great layering tool during the Fall & Winter, as can a chic leather jacket. Invest is both!}
{Retro sunglasses are always going to be in style – Find the shape that suits you best and stick to it!}
I can’t be the only one who saw X-Men and immediately wanted to take my boyfriend shopping, right? I mean, the actor is cute enough, but those turtle necks and three pieces suits – Swoon!
Who are your fashion crushes? Is there someone who you always looked to for fashion inspiration over the years or who helped your personal style evolve?
