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Winter into spring transitional outfit

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Spring look: Earrings: Bauble Bar / Lipstick: Chanel 93 Intime / Sunglasses: Prada / Top: Banana Republic / Necklace: Kendra Scott / Skirt: Milly / Bracelets: c/o Kendra Scott cuff, tennis bracelet / Nail Polish: Gucci Abyss / Handbag: Saint Laurent / Shoes: BCBG Runway

February and March are always confusing months for a wardrobe. One day it will be eighty degrees and perfect weather, the next next day it can drop down to sixty degrees and start to rain. Of course, since we have a drought in the San Francisco Bay Area, we are seeing more of those eighty degree, pool days rather than the cooler, rainy days. Oh how we wish for rain! But I digress. . .

Since the weather is transitioning from winter into spring, our wardrobe needs to be able to transition too. This is why I love skirts in thick fabrics which can easily be worn with tights on cool days, and bare legs on warmer days. This Milly skirt fits the transitional bill. It has a black band at the top, covered by my shirt-sorry about that, which allows it to be worn with black tights, and a black wool coat for cool days. On warmer days, the bright colors and the festive pattern work well for a spring look. Love that!

I wore this skirt at fashion week in early February when temperatures dropped below ten degrees. I have never been so cold in my life! Thankfully, this skirt is easy to layer and added a little bright color to the dreary days in New York. My friend Jenna snapped a few pictures of me inside the tents between shows because it was way too cold to take pictures outside. Plus, I wanted to have one last photo opp with the Mercedes Benz display. This was the last fashion week in New York they would be sponsoring so I needed a little souvenir. 😉

Now that the weather is starting to warm up, and it is officially spring, I look forward to wearing this skirt with less layers; and eventually short sleeves as we head towards summer!

Skirts are my favorite transitional pieces from winter into spring, what is your favorite way to transition between seasons?

Swimsuits for spring 2015

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swimwear for spring 2015

Pictured: green bikini / black one piece swimsuit / fringe bikini

Spring 2015 is here! This means it is time to ensure your beach bag, and your pool tote, are well-stocked with a fabulous swimsuit! Swimwear for spring 2015 is absolutely amazing! There are fringe options, cut-outs, and more! Spring 2015 swimwear is filled with anything but plain swimwear; so store that classic triangle bikini and tank one piece, spring 2015 is all about fringe, cut-outs, prints, and more!

The boho-chic trend, or 1970’s trend, has inspired designers to create swimwear which pushes the envelope of what we think a swimsuit should look like. Any type of embellishment we can think of makes for an ideal swimsuit this spring 2015 season. When shopping for swimwear, consider the current color palette for spring 2015 in shades of blue, pink, varying neutrals, and black. Also be sure to consider the embellishments. Swimwear this season F-U-N!

I found a few fabulous bikini’s and one-piece bathing suits around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Jay Godfrey fall 2015 New York Fashion Week

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Photos: Cathy OBrien/Cheap Luxury Handbags Store 2015©

Jay Godfrey presented his fall /winter 2015 / 2016 collection in the Pavilion at Lincoln Center on Saturday, February 14, 2015. The collection was sophisticated with a youthful, fresh vibe. Jay Godfrey used a combination of berry hues, black with gold, soft florals, plaid, and texture. The fabrications included sheer panels, sequins, fringe, charmeuse, and suede. There was a nod to the 1970’s with flares, culottes, a jumpsuit, and a tie neck blouse.

The pops of Marsala and orchid were a refreshing contrast to the somber colors other designers chose for fall. They offered an uplifting tone to the collection as a whole. I loved the floral prints, the color palette, and the texture. The gold and black plaid was a standout look while the floral dress was a star on the platform.

To learn more about Jay Godfrey, please visit JayGodfrey.com or click here.