Labor Week.

For the first time in about 4 weeks (hence the hiatus), I've got my own apartment all to myself with no guests, no itineraries and absolutely nothing to do. Absofuckinglutely nothing to do. In the meantime while I recoup from what was an awesomely amazing month and a half, I feel compelled to share a few end of summer inspo images that I had no idea what to do with. File as all over the place.


[Images all via @TheMargaretFile on Pinterest]

Nothing Scares Me Anymore.

Got Lana Del Rey's Summertime Sadness stuck in my head... can you tell? File under word up Wednesdays.

[Image via: Pinterest]

Coachella Crazy.

These past few weeks have been insane to say the least, and I am just about ready to turn in my denim cutoffs and crop tops for something well... a little more substantial. Maybe it's reaching my 1-year mark here in LA (#whoa) or my (sorta) recent trip to NYC, but my heart is kinda pining for some chunky layers and chilly nights. File under can't always get what ya want. 

[Images via: Pinterest]

Short Shorts Saturday.

Spending the day perusing some of my more favorite (and affordable) shops in Los Angeles with one of my dearest friend's from school, we managed not to melt away from all the heat. Although I was rocking some white denim shorts (from Forever 21, obvi) I was dreaming of wearing something closer to the one's Taylor Tomasi-Hill was spotted in during NYFW. If only, if only. File as #insane. 

[Image via: Elle.com and unknown sources]

#FNOforever

Can you blame me for being away these past few days? The official disease that is spreading rampant this week, otherwise known as #FNOfever has taken me victim. I'm pretty sure my friends are completely sick of me saying those three little letters, but I have to admit that I am more than a little excited to get this party started. Being that this is my first official FNO with Forever 21, no expense was spared in the curating of the perfect outfit, not to mention the perfect party. Come stop by the Beverly Center and say hello if you're in town. Get your red lip done, snap a photo inside the giant Polaroid frame (#totesamaze), and sip on mocktails like you're not even 21 yet. I'll be the girl with the red lip running around with a ridiculously gigantic smile on my face the whole time. File as blot spot!

[Images via: Pinterest, combined for a little FNO inspiration by me, duh!]

Insta-Files: My Best Friend's Wedding.

This weekend was one of the better weekends I've had this year, by far. I mean, my best friends do have exquisite taste and killer style (not to brag or anything but props to those girls), but this new Mrs. took it to a whole other level! Down to the very last detail, my best friend's wedding was every bit the glamorous garden fete I imagined a year ago (see my original inspiration post here) and more. From her perfect little Badgley Mischka shoes, to the groomsmen's dapper grey suits, her emerald drop earrings, the groom's dancing father, and the amazingly beautiful table settings...the night was pretty much the most perfect wedding I've ever laid eyes on. And I feel so blessed just to have been a part of the celebration! File as congrats, missy!

[Images via: My Instagram! Follow me @TheMargaretFile]

--Manday Monday: Pitti Uomo Part II--

[Images via: Vogue, StreetFSN, Vogue Italia, GQ, Style.com]

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------Louis Vuitton Resort 2013------

Prints and pleats and fur and platforms...oh, my. Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton brought the flirty girl back just in time for resort season in a departure from his rather reserved (but still very covetable) fall showing. And who says that your resort season can't start this weekend? Strap on those platforms, throw on a matching printed short suit (the cutest suit look I've seen thus far) and grab your Speedy for the perfect weekend look, whether you'll be at a resort or not. File as Monday dreaming. 

[Images via: Vogue, edited by me]

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-------Insta-Files: Styling Sesh------

SO...I was at work the other day and couldn't take my mind off these orange creamsicle moto pants (see here); however instead of being a rational person and just ordering them online (same day delivery at headquarters #jobperk) I figured I had to swing by my nearest Forever 21 on the way home. BUT, instead of finding the pants, I came across these two beauties. Part one: olive green button-up eyelet romper and part two: dip bleached soft as a baby's bottom cropped denim jacket (which is the perfect unstructured and oversized fit.) Stay tuned for outfit posts to follow. File as obsessed. 

[Image via: Insta-slam aka Instagram love]

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---------Chanel Resort 2013--------

Although I may be stuck inside cleaning up the apartment I'm staying in on this rather beautiful Saturday, I'm dreaming of spending time in a glam garden in the heart of Versailles...much like the Chanel Resort presentation this month. Little Maries complete with bold wigs and dramatic tattoos flounced around Marie Antoinette's estate showing that the queen will always live. File as garden of earthly delights. 

[Images via: Vogue.com, StuddedHearts]

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Last Minute Getaway.

SO...it seems I'm going to be making a very last minute trip over to Las Vegas this weekend. (What makes it into my suitcase will probably look a lot like the above plus leopard.) After all the madness that's been happening in my life lately, the only things I want to do include laying by a big ol' pool, eating lots and lots of delicious (unhealthy) foods, shopping the new summer/pre-fall collections in peace and wearing all sorts of leopard print. And where else can you get away with a full-on leopard print outfit than in Vegas? File as escaping.

[Image via: Gattobravo Maio, edited]

Party Girl: Wedding Edition- Five Fetes.

Now, don't get too excited. I don't have any special announcements to make (sorry, Mom) but considering that it is wedding season (and countless friends of mine will be walking down the aisle come winter) I couldn't help but feature my take on a ridiculously extravagant wedding. Well, actually, there are five fetes below to be exact, (more is more right?) ranging the wedding spectrum from even the most non-conformist of brides (Balmain tux, hello) to a classic look that would be fit for any princess (Vera to the rescue!) File this one as party on.

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THE INVITE: 'Painted Garden: Velvet Rope' Signature Textured Invitations from Wedding Paper Divas

THE LOCATION: A private garden chateau on the outskirts of Paris 

THE CAKE: Gilded, just like Marie Antoinette's finest china 

THE DRESS: Dior, but of course darling; it's Paris

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THE INVITE: 'Framed Floral: Charcoal' Thermography Invitations from Wedding Paper Divas

THE LOCATION: Church ceremony with reception to follow at a loft space, bedecked in hydrangeas

THE CAKE: A throw on tradition- cupcakes, with sparkles for good effect

THE DRESS: Vera, Vera, Vera or in this case the style Frea, Frea, Frea

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THE INVITE: 'Sophisticated Symbol: Black' Signature White Invitations by Wedding Paper Divas

THE LOCATION: The Palace, NYC; black-tie dress, even for the tables

THE CAKE: Covered in pearls, just like Chanel's Spring 2012 runway

THE DRESS: Who says the bride can't wear a tux, too? Balmain, I do, baby

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THE INVITE: 'Whimsical Wedding: Persimmon' Signature Textured Invitations by Wedding Paper Divas

THE LOCATION: The quite fabulous St. Bartholomew's church in Chodovice, Eastern Bohemia

THE CAKE: Rustic, simple, delicious

THE DRESS: Cascading Vera Wang pleated ruffles in the hottest color for fall brides- nude

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THE INVITE: 'Lace Illusion: Grape' Signature Textured Invitations by Wedding Paper Divas

THE LOCATION: The private gardens behind the museum at Villa Borghese in Rome

THE CAKE: Butterfly flourishes instead of flowers

THE DRESS: When in Rome, do as the Romans do- that means Valentino, amici

[Images via: Wedding Paper Divas and elsewhere, see the links below each mood board] 

Top Shots SFW Spring 2012 Part II.

Cotton candy sweetness. 

We're looking at you Ms. Natalie Joos.

Is that Wang? #TotesWang

Ooooh! Mama need. 

Couldn't be any cooler. 

One of the cutest versions of a peplum that I've ever laid eyes on.

Pink hair, don't care. 

Sunnies with matching hair. 

Never met a piece of lucite I didn't love.

Girlies! And Natalie Joos again too!

ALTUZARRA, ALTUZARRA, ALTUZARRA, ALTUZARRA!

Anything with skulls on it is instantly better.

Burberry for you, Burberry for me. 

Patches the leopard, over and out.

[Images via: Vogue.com, Pinterest, Style.com]

Haute Couture 2012 Recap.

Giambattista Valli  |  Chanel

Valentino  |  Christian Dior  |  Elie Saab

+ Top Shots from backstage and the streets

Click on the links above to relive all the couture madness.

[Image via: Vogue.com with text added by me]

Art Eye: Sandy Bottoms.

Even though I featured Christian Chaize here once before, his newest print for 20x200 is just calling out for me to share with you. I'm not sure if it's the amazing weather today here or just my obsession with all things beach vacation, but the only thing I want to do right now is step right into this picture. Taken off the coast of Portugal, Chaize has a way of capturing the scene so that it is ever so close, but just out of reach. Buy the 11x11" print here for $60; it's a bargain compared to the airfare. File as take me away. 

[Image via: 20x200]

Loosey Goosey.

Upon checking the weather in Las Vegas for last weekend, I was not entirely excited to find out that the average temperature each day is above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (not the best weather if you want to wear anything more than a bathing suit.) So what is a girl to do? I decided on the breeziest, loosest fitting dresses in my closet (and maybe a few new ones from Nordstrom) and it seems that I wasn't alone in my choice last weekend, seeing that weather all around the country was at an all time high. These breezy dresses are just the antidote to a rather sticky situation. File as breathe easy. 

[Images via: The Sartorialist, Garance Dore, StreetFSN, The Man Repeller, StreetFSN]

Hawaii Hot Flash.

In an ode to the sunshine today, I am mentally sending everyone off on a vacation to the place I'd most like to be right now...that's right, the beach. Any beach would do with this heat, but there is one in particular that I've been dying to visit ever since I moved to the Bay Area. To the lucky West coasters who call Hawaii their go-to vacation spot, I envy you. Growing up in Texas, Hawaii was completely out of the question; instead my family spent vacations in and around Mexico rather than the far island in the Pacific. But now that it's only a five hour plane ride away, I'm thinking I'm going to need a little getaway. Check out the full itinerary after the jump as well as the perfect Luau outfit for any beach-goer. File as beat the heat.

Summer Blooms.

Oh, how joyous it is that summer is here! Berkeley is burning up (anything above 75 degrees is just intolerable here considering air-conditioning is few and far between) but thank goodness I was able to find refuge today in a cool theater for an after-school matinee showing of Bill Cunningham New York, the fabulous documentary about the original street style photographer. If you can, I strongly recommend you go see it. Even though Cunningham is totally New York, the summer heat here on the west coast has brought the best of Berkeley style out- adorable, flirty and bright floral dresses. I'm thinking I'll have to dust some of mine off, in an attempt to beat the summer heat. Check out the floral accessory that I am coveting right now after the jump...which would be a perfect addition to any closet. File under garden party.