General Fashion


March on Instagram

Can you believe March is over! This month was filled with fun activities, a few fashion moments, and a lot of family time. It was also the beginning of spring here in the San Francisco Bay Area.

If you are not following me on Instagram, here is a peek at what has been going on in my life through my Instagram feed. If you are on Instagram, please join me @BayAreaFashionista

Thank you for your support and being here!

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Re-wore my dress from fashion week in September for Easter mass. I love how versatile this dress is!

Pictured: shoes / dress / handbag / nail polish /

bhane photoshoot san francisco

Bhane came to San Francisco to shoot their upcoming collection with local bloggers, and influencers. It was a fun chance to meet the designer in person, meet other local bloggers, and be part of an organized, large photoshoot!

I wore a denim dress by Bhane for the shoot which is the perfect closet staple for spring, and summer. I can’t wait to get the photos to share with you!

To learn more about Bhane, please visit their website at bhane.com

pink mansur gavriel mini bucket bag

My favorite local coffee shop is actually a chocolate bar! Snake Butterfly in Campbell offers their own in-house specialty chocolate, yummy gelato, hot cocoa, and of course, coffee. I always grab gelato, and a hot cocoa when I am in Campbell with my kids, or alone. It is a great place to enjoy a treat, and relax with a good book. How often do we have those moments?

To learn more about this fabulous chocolate haven, please visit SnakeAndButterfly.com.

Pictured: handbag / sunglasses / book (it’s really good!)

banana republic tie booties for spring

These booties!!! OK, so technically this Instagram shot is from February, but since I haven’t featured them on the blog yet, I thought I would include this picture in my March on Instagram wrap-up. I LOVE these booties! If you love them too, you can find them online here.

pale blue givenchy antigona

I have been wearing this skirt quite often. On this day, I was a little tired so I paired it with my all-time favorite, go-to flats, my favorite handbag for spring, and a comfy tee.

Pictured: shoes / skirt / handbag / bracelet / tee / nail polish 

mansur gavriel shoes

OK fine, this picture is from February too. But I had to share! I love love love these shoes, and this pink handbag has been my go-to this spring on casual days.

Pictured: pink handbag / shoes / navy clutch 

blogger friends at kendra scott airstream

This was taken at the recent Kendra Scott Airstream visit at Santana Row. You can read my full write-up here. It was so much fun catching up with other local bloggers. Oh To Be A Muse is on my right, and The Stunning Post is on my left. Be sure to visit their blogs and follow along!

My outfit details:

That’s a wrap March! I cannot wait to see what April will bring. Join me on Instagram to find out @BayAreaFashionista. Happy spring, and stay fabulous 😉


Floral maxi dress for spring

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Chanel / Lipstick: Charlotte Tilbury Kiss Chase / Earrings: Ippolita / Dress: Wayf (under $100!!!) / Bracelet: Kendra Scott / Handbag: Chloe / Nail Polish: Dior Cruise / Shoes: Seychelles (super comfy and easy to walk in!!)

Spring is here! Yay! The spring season is my favorite time of year to wear maxi skirts, maxi dresses, and anything flowing! So when I spotted this flowing, red floral maxi dress for spring, I knew it had to be in my wardrobe!

I love this little dress. Not only was it under $100, it can be worn casually, or dressed up for a luncheon, a daytime wedding (as a guest of course), or worn to a graduation. It is the perfect floral maxi dress for spring!

If you are looking for a versatile floral  maxi dress for spring, this is a great option! If you decide to purchase this maxi dress, keep in mind the flutter sleeves are wide so you need a thin tank top or camisole underneath to keep things modest. The dress also runs on the smaller size, so if you are between sizes, go up. I usually wear a 6 or 8 depending upon the cut of a dress, so I went with the medium in this dress, and it fit perfectly.

Since platform shoes are making a resurgence, and maxi dresses tend to be on the long side for my 5’4″ frame, I knew I needed a pair of 1970s inspired platforms for the spring and summer seasons. When I saw these cool beige platforms by Seychelles I was thrilled! They work perfectly with my red floral maxi dress, and they look amazing with this season’s cropped jeans, cropped pants, wide leg pants, flares, and maxi skirts. Plus, they were under $120. How fabulous is that!

If you are looking for a comfortable pair of platforms which are easy to walk in, then this is the pair for you. There is a full size run in stock as of today online here; and they also come in a fun floral print. Since the price is right, I am thinking of adding the floral pair to my wardrobe. Love!

What types of dresses do you gravitate towards for spring?

floral maxi dress for spring 2016