Bay Area Fashion

Autumn casual

October 23, 2013 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion tagged banana republic / casual style / fall 2013 / gap / john hardy / outfits / prada / rebecca minkoff / tiffany by Cheap Luxury Handbags Store

Photos: Earrings: John Hardy / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Myth” / Sweater: Banana Republic / Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff / Rings: John Hardy and Tiffany / Nail Polish: Chanel Alchemie / Jeans: Gap / Boots: Prada (similar)

Over the weekend we took the kids to a local fundraising carnival. It was really fun to go on the Ferris Wheel and watch the kids go on so many rides and inside of the bouncy house. We were at the carnival for several hours so I was really happy to be wearing a comfortable pair of biker boots.

I love the biker boot trend this fall. Biker boots offer a small heel and an edgy style which spices up a casual outfit; yet allows a certain level of comfort. Love that! These biker boots have definitely been my fall 2013 “go-to” item. What is your “go-to” item(s) this autumn season?

xoxo

Cathy

Lolly Watches

October 14, 2013 in Bay Area Fashion / Eco Chic / General Fashion / Jewelry tagged fall 2013 / lolly watches / outfits / purple / watches by Cheap Luxury Handbags Store

Outfit: Lipstick c/o Laura Mercier “Myth” / Earrings: Kathy Kamei / Sweater: Alice + Olivia / Tank Top: Mossimo / Skirt: Gap / Watch: c/o Lolly Watches / Nail Polish: Chanel “Alchemie” / Ring: Kathy Kamei / Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff / Booties: Donald J Pliner

I have always been one of those people who only wears one watch. The watch I have been wearing since 2005 is stainless steel and understated. Every season I see new watches on the runways and on store shelves. I always think “What a cool trend, maybe I will buy one,” but it never seems to happen. In 2013, I have been craving a new watch. The colorful watches popping up on the runways and on the streets have really caught my attention. I was thrilled when Lolly Watches contacted me about their new line of colorful, eco-chic watches. Not only are Lolly Watches bright and cheery, they are on-trend and have a special surprise which sets them apart from other colorful watches in the marketplace.

Do you remember scratch and sniff stickers when you were a kid? My favorite scratch and sniff stickers were the ones which smelled like fruit; specifically grape! I have always loved the smell of grape. Erasers, stickers, you name it; anything which came in a scent had to be grape! Do you want to know what makes Lolly Watches so much cooler than other colorful watches on the market? They come with scents! How fun is that?!

In addition to beautiful colors and fun scents, Lolly Watches are eco-chic! That’s right! Made from eco-resin, a naturally sustainable polymer, Lolly Watches are environmentally friendly and help reduce the use of plastic! Love that! Lolly Watches are also a “Plant-A-Tree” partner. The company is dedicated to planting a tree for every watch they sell. How fabulous is that!

Of course I chose the grape scented purple Lolly Watch to share with you. Not only is purple one of my favorite colors, I still love the smell of grape; even though I am pushing the big 4-0! This purple Lolly Watch is the perfect, colorful addition to my wardrobe. Purple happens to be a hot color for fall 2013, and it is being shown well into 2014, so I am thrilled I can wear my Lolly Watch for seasons to come.

To learn more about Lolly Watches, please visit LollyWatch.com

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Dhanya Gutta 2013

October 13, 2013 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion / Local Designers tagged Dhanya Gutta / emerging designers / fall 2013 / san francisco designers / san francisco fashion week by Cheap Luxury Handbags Store

Dhanya Gutta is a fabulous emerging designer from right here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her beautiful new, highly acclaimed collection was recently showcased at San Francisco Fashion Week! Her designs are amazing! Dhanya Gutta was gracious enough to share photos of her collection with us which are featured below.

I am in love with the green/blue prints and the white jacket! What are your favorite pieces from the collection?

To learn more about Dhanya Gutta. Please visit her Facebook page or website at DhanyaGutta.com.