Bay Area Fashion

Retro inspired black and gold

 in Bay Area Fashion  tagged asos / evening attire / outfits / summer 2013 / vintage styles by

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I absolutely adore black and gold together. Not only is this combination classic, it is currently on-trend for summer 2013 and moving into fall 2013. When I saw this top from ASOS, I fell in love with it. The print and cut offered retro flair; and the fact that it is also a jacket (there is a zipper in the back) made it even more fun.

I decided to wear the top over a dress as a cover-up for an evening out recently. I love how it looked over this asymmetrical dress from Ann Taylor I purchased last fall. This top will also work well with black skirts and pants. Can’t wait to mix it up!

Do you have a fun, retro-style top you enjoy styling? If so, join me on Facebook and share!

Outfit details:
Top: ASOS
Dress: Ann Taylor (fall 2012-current style here)
Lipstick: c/o Dolce Gabbana “Gentle Monica”
Necklace: St. Chris Holiday Boutique 2006-for similar style, see shopping widget below
Bracelets: Kate Young for Target and Tory Burch
Nail Polish: Chanel Paparazzi
Clutch: Chanel (not online) similar styles here and here.
Shoes: Prada

Photos: Rob/Cheap Luxury Handbags Store 2013©

Perfect white blouse

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged casual style / outfits / summer 2013 / wallis / white by

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We have been having warm and sunny weather this summer here in the San Francisco Bay Area. One of my favorite ways to stay cool in the heat is with lightweight fabric in a light color. This blouse, sent to me by Wallis, fits the bill perfectly. The fabric is lightweight; and white happens to be the coolest color in warm weather! Love that!

This Wallis blouse offers a loose silhouette and a flattering drape. The 3/4 sleeves protect me from the sun, yet keep me cool at the same; and of course allow me to show off some arm candy! I also adore the silver studded design around the split-neck which adds interest to the front of the blouse.

Of course, anything white is versatile! The quiet silver studs combined with the flattering fit of this Wallis blouse make it easy to wear with shorts, pants, slim skirts or as a swimsuit cover-up.

In the photos above I am showing my two favorite ways to wear this blouse. To learn more about Wallis, one of my favorite new ways to shop online, please visit Wallis.com.

Outfit details:

Outfit #1
Top: c/o Wallis
Shorts: Gap (on sale!!!)
Lipstick: “60’s Pink” c/o Laura Mercier
Earrings: Stella Dot
Handbag: Chanel, similar here.
Silver bangles: c/o Twisted Silver
Nail Polish: Chanel Paparazzi
Rings: John Hardy
Silver Cuff: Beau Bijou Santana Row, similar here.
Leather wrap bracelet: Tory Burch
Shoes: Michael Kors (on sale!!!)
Toe nail polish: Chanel Delicatesse

Outfit #2
Top: c/o Wallis
Earrings: Stella Dot
Jeans: Gap, no longer available. Also love this pair.
Tote: Coach
Lipstick: “60’s Pink” c/o Laura Mercier
Silver link bracelet: c/o Twisted Silver
Leather wrap bracelet: Tory Burch, similar here.
Nail Polish: Chanel Paparazzi
Shoes: Michael Kors (on sale!!!)
Toe nail polish: Chanel Delicatesse

What you cannot see-both outfits:
Fragrance: Bond No.9

Photos: Cheap Luxury Handbags Store 2013©

Edgy casual

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged bracha / chloe / outfits / prada / rose royce / summer 2013 by

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Bracha Boutique in San Carlos, Ca. has so many hidden treasures in store! This bright blue blouse with golden-tone grommets screamed my name when I noticed it at Bracha. The grommets, front zipper and slightly puffy sleeves evoke a 1980’s vibe and rocker chic look; both of which are hot off the runway and very me!

I paired the blouse with my new favorite denim, Rose Royce. To play off of the rocker chic touches on the blouse I wore my studded Prada wedges and Tory Burch leather wrap bracelets to complete the look.

If you haven’t had a chance to check out Bracha Boutique, please pay them a visit at 654 Lauren Street, San Carlos, Ca. or online at VictoriaBracha.com. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

Outfit Details:
Blouse: c/o Bracha
Jeans: c/o Rose Royce
Gold bangles: JCrew
Leather Wrap Bracelets: Tory Burch
Lipstick: c/o Dolce Gabbana “Gentle Monica”
Shoes: Prada (on sale!!)
Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver (use coupon code INSIDERS for 15% off)
Nail Polish: Chanel Azure
Handbag: Chloe
Toe Nail Polish: Chanel Fracas

What you cannot see:
Fragrance: Creed

Photos: Cheap Luxury Handbags Store 2013©