Bay Area Fashion


Kate Spade skirt for summer

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Pictured: Earrings: Kendra Scott (on sale!) / Sunglasses: Prada / Lipstick: Chanel 487 Amarosa / Tee shirt: Gap (sold out, also love this one) / Bracelets: Kendra Scott (on sale!)/ Skirt: Kate Spade New York / Handbag: Chanel (also love SAVE or SPLURGE) / Nail Polish: Chanel Lavanda / Shoes: Aquazurra

When I first saw this skirt by Kate Spade, I instantly fell in love with it. Not only does it have a fabulous print featuring one of my favorite blue hues, it is lightweight and comfortable; perfect for summer!

The past couple of weeks, temperatures here in the San Francisco Bay Area have been hovering in the high 80’s and low 90’s. This has caused me to to choose an outfit each day which is not only appropriate per occasion, but comfortable in the heat. This skirt has worked perfectly for both meetings and church. Love that! I paired it with a comfortable, and lightweight, basic tee shirt. This has kept me cool in the 90 degree heat, while giving the outfit a summery and carefree look. Double love that!

One of my favorite summer into fall trends is the block heel. I love stacked, and thick high heels because they are easy to walk in. When the heel is thick, I don’t have to worry about teetering and falling, or possibly chasing one of more of kids. I can run in thick heels if I have to! These black suede high heels by Aquazurra are perfect for now, and the fall 2015 season. They fit into the thick heel trend, they are comfortable, and they are suede; a big fall fabrication trend. I know I will be wearing these Aquazurra shoes quite often throughout the remainder of summer and well into the fall season. They not only look amazing with skirts, these shoes are fabulous with flare jeans too! These Aquazurra shoes are great way to wear a fall trend before the start of the fall season. I love being slightly ahead 😉


Flare jeans and platforms

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Prada / Lipstick: Chanel 847 Amorosa / Shirt: Express / Bracelets: Kendra Scott / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel / Nail Polish: Chanel Lovely Beige / Jeans: Gap / Shoes: Prada (old, also love SAVE or SPLURGE)

I am in love with the 1970’s trend of the moment. Everything about the trend, from boho-chic to flare jeans to uber-casual handbags; the trend just fits my personal style. Love that!

Although platforms were in style several years ago, and then out of style the past two years; I am thrilled they are back in style for fall 2015. Standing at 5’4″, I love any type of shoe which offers both height, and comfort. There is something about platforms which I find to be more comfortable than classic flat soled shoes. The platform offers a softer base for the ball of the foot than a thin soled shoe offers when standing on hard ground, or the street. I find platforms are easier to stand in for long periods of time than flat soled shoes for that very reason. This makes them perfect for parties; or any occasion where one has to stand! Of course, walking in platforms can be challenging.

I have found Prada makes the ideal platform. Their platforms are always walkable, comfortable, soft, and on-trend. The Prada plarforms I am wearing in the pictures above are from Prada’s fall 2009 runway. They are still in great condition despite being worn to death by me over the years. I feel like they are worth every penny, and if I purchase another pair of platforms this season, I will seriously look at Prada’s collection. Feet are our base, they should be kept happy  😉

I am looking forward to wearing my platforms again this season! Which trends from the 1970’s look for fall 2015 are you excited about?


SPCA Fashion Show benefit

Alex Lazich with two of the SPCA's Adoptable Dogs Photo by Kira Stackhouse of Nuena Photography Claire Farwell in Claire Farwell London's Bajan Dress by Kira Stackhouse of Nuena Photography Danielle Porter in Claire Farwell London's Moscow Dress Photo by Kira Stackhouse of Nuena Photography Dr. Jennifer Scarlett of the SPCA carries one of Muttville's Adoptable Dogs Photo by Kira Stackhouse of Nuena Photography Emily Mezinger in Claire Farwell London's Heyworth Gown Photo by Kira Stackhouse of Nuena Photography Kele Lavery in Jill Milan's Motorcycle Jacket in Eco-Friendly Faux Leather Walks an Adoptable Dog Photo by Kira Stackhouse of Nuena Photography (1) MoanalaniJeffrey in Jill Milan's pink long coat and matching cluch Photo byKiraStackhouse of Nuena Photography Sophia Dutra with one of Palomacy's Adopable Pigeons Photo by Kira Stackhouse of Nuena Photography

Photos: Courtesy of Jill Milan. Credit: Kira Stackhouse of Neuna Photography. 

Last month, the San Francisco SPCA hosted a fabulous fashion show which featured local designers, and cute pups, for a crowd of over 2000 people. This amazing benefit resulted in 120 pet adoptions!

The runway was filled with current styles from vegan designers Jill Milan, and Claire Farwell London, along with adoptable pets from the San Francisco SPCA (which happens to be a no-kill shelter who houses animals in condo’s instead of cages), Muttville, and Palomacy

Designers Jill Milan, and Claire Farwell London, will donate 10% of sales in the month of June, on purchases made with coupon code SPCA10, to the San Francisco SPCA.

To shop Jill Milan, please visit JillMilan.com. To shop Claire Farwell London, please visit ClaireFarwellLondon.com

To learn more about the San Francisco SPCA, please visit sfspca.org.