{Details} Camo Crazy...

Camo T-shirt- Ily Couture | leather skirt- vintage | cheetah pumps- Calvin Klein | clutch- 3.1 Phillip Lim | necklace c/o T&J Designs | bangles c/o Forever 21 | watch- Michael Kors

{Style} The Long and Shorts Of It...

Sometimes the stars align and the retail gods smile down on you juuuuust long enough to score something you didn't know you wanted — or heck, even needed — until the moment you lay eyes on it. Throw in a mind-blowing sale, and you've got yourself the stuff of miracles.... Or, you know, personal debt. Either way, totally awesome. Which brings me to exhibit A: these mighty fine McQ Alexander McQueen shorts. Not only were they about 80% off at Simons (score!), but they fit and flatter in ways that my other shorts could only dream of... Eat your heart out, denim cut offs! xx

Crop top- American Apparel (similar style here) | shorts- McQ Alexander McQueen | cheetah heels- Pour la Victoire (love the blue suede version)  | clutch- vintage Saint Laurent | panama hat- festival find | necklace- J.Crew Factory | ring- Forever 21

CALIFORNIA COOL | MLLE MADEMOISELLE | FALL 2013 LOOKBOOK

Obsessing over the Mlle Mademoiselle Fall 2013 lookbook. The styling, the location, the film-like quality of the photos, the model's hair... don't even get me started on that leopard print jacket.

Their e-boutique launched today and all the California cool pieces from the lookbook are now available. So yea, my bank account is now in serious danger.

Click below to see more from the lookbook...

SAVVY CHIC

I put this look together with some of my top Savvy picks from Nordstrom. As soon as I saw the cheetah print top, I knew I wanted to build a look around it. I'm crushing on so many goodies from the Savvy department, so it was hard to focus on creating just one look. All the pieces there are on-trend and under $100, from brands like MinkPink, ASTR, Mural, Wayf and more.

1. Mural Cheetah Top
2. Quay Kitti Sunglasses
3. Carbon Copy Safety Pin Earrings
4. Leith Woven Track Pants
5. Topshop Medium Faux Leather Bowling Bag
6. Leith Pavé Arrow Bangle
7. Leith Arrow Bangle
8. Nordstrom Nail Color in French Wine
9. Steve Madden Realove Pumps

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Nordstrom. The opinions, as always, are my own.

{Style} Jungle Cat...

When Mr. AiF saw this outfit yesterday, he scoffed, asked if I was wearing Snookie's grandmother's jacket and started singing "beat that beat up." My fiance, ladies and gentlemen... I'll just leave you with that thought. xx

Outfit details: bomber jacket- Maison Scotch; faux leather detail peplum top- Urban Outfitters; cheetah jeans- Joe's Jeans; pumps- ShoeMint; necklace + ring- Forever 21; bracelet- House of Harlow; translucent clutch- 9 September

{Style} Summer Nights...

It's been an action-packed few days, with highlights including a trip to the ballet, a (terrifying) win at the Yeggies for best in fashion & style, several calorie fests and, of course, this glorious weather we've been having as of late. It actually feels like summer around here, and I for one couldn't be happier to swap my dreary winter duds once and for all in favour of breezy separates and bright colours... Bring it on, summer.

Happy Tuesday, everyone, and be sure to enter to win this Les Arts Plastiques necklace while you still can — today's the last day! xx

Outfit details: tshirt- H&M; denim vest- Forever 21 (old); neon jeans- Joe Fresh; coral clutch c/o J.Crew; cheetah pumps- Calvin Klein; straw fedora; H&M; necklace- Joe Fresh; bracelets- vintage Bakelite & DIY; ring- Urban Outfitters

{Style} The Perfect Shirt...

I've been under the weather the past few days, so it's been challenging coming up with content while feeling so crummy. But since this Current/Elliott blouse just came in the mail, I couldn't resist showing it to you guys. They call it the 'perfect shirt' which, after having worn it for a few days, I couldn't agree with more. I just love the loose silhouette, soft fabric and fun coral hue oh-so much, all of which will transition nicely into spring, wouldn't you say? Now if only it would get here and I would stop getting sick all the time... sigh.

Outfit details: blouse- Current/Elliott; polka dot skinnies- Forever 21; cheetah pumps- Calvin Klein; clutch c/o J.Crew; necklace- Forever 21; bracelet- Joe Fresh; ring- J.Crew; watch- Michael Kors

{Glitter Week} The Collar...

As promised, here's a look at how I styled yesterday's DIY glitter collar. A few of you already commented about the whole washing situation (which believe me, I already thought about), but I don't mind— I'll spot wash this bad boy if I have to! To be honest, I was planning on getting rid of this shirt anyway, but a little sprinkle of glitter has made it seem (both literally AND figuratively) all shiny and new again. Who knew a few sparkles could have that kind of effect? xx

Outfit details: blouse- vintage; bubble skirt- Joe Fresh; polka dot tights- Forever 21; cheetah pumps- Calvin Klein; clutch- vintage YSL; gold watch- Michael Kors

{Style} You're My Boy, Blue...

This week has taken a lot out of me, so I'm planning on having a quiet weekend at home with my gentleman. No plans, no obligations, just delightful nothingness... Doesn't that sound heavenly? I'm thinking movie marathons, magazines and cocoa by the fire, all the while sporting my new uniform of choice— pajamas. Don't let these photos fool you, I'm totally scrubbing it up this weekend! That's right my friends, I lead an exiting life.

But enough about me, what are you guys getting up to this weekend? Whatever it is, rock it out lovelies! xx 

Outfit details: dress- Zara; belt- vintage; pumps- Calvin Klein; polka dot tights- Hue; clutch- vintage; bracelets- House of Harlow & Forever 21; ring- gifted

{Style} Falling for Plaid...

I bought these pants a few weeks ago while in New York, but for some reason I forgot all about them until this past weekend. Super lame on my part (what a dumb dumb!), but awesome because their reappearance couldn't have come at a better time. You see my friends, the impossible is happening— I, Vickie Laliotis, shopping junkie and clothing fiend, am embarking on a month-long shopping ban. So if anything, rediscovering these bad boys eases the pain that not shopping has left in my heart... Sigh.

So why am I putting myself through such anguish, you ask? Well lovelies, let me lay it all out for you. First of all, I went a little crazy in NYC (you'll be seeing more of the damage in upcoming posts!) and I need to spend a little time paying off the old credit card. Second, and most important, I think it's time I came back down to earth and worked with the existing pieces in my wardrobe, of which believe me there are plenty. Blogging can sometimes skew your perception of what's important, and as much as I love shopping and putting together outfits, I don't think it's always healthy to let yourself get carried away. Somewhere along the way I lost that sense of balance, so I figure one month sans shopping will help me appreciate what I have and show me that I don't always need to buy something new to stay relevant... At least I hope not.

So here's to one month of recycling, remixing and shopping my own closet... Happy October! xx

Outfit details: military vest- Old Navy (similar here); tank- Urban Outfitters; plaid pants- Uniqlo (similar here); cheetah pumps- Calvin Klein (similar here); oxblood tote- Zara; watch- Michael Kors; necklace- Forever 21