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Jill Milan 4th of July sale

 in Announcements / General Fashion / Handbags / Local Designers / Shopping  tagged 4th of july / celebrity style / holiday shopping / holidays 2014 / jill milan / red carpet style / vegan style by

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From top: c/o Jill Milan: Green New Canaan Clutch / Nob Hill Bag / Shoes

Jill Milan, one of my all-time favorite handbag designers, is having a sale for the 4th of July! Starting July 3, 2014 and running through July 5, 2014, Jill Milan is offering an additional 40% off all sale prices with coupon code “BAY” at checkout. This adds up to almost 80% off retail prices on some handbags! How amazing is that!!!

All of Jill Milan’s handbags are handmade by the finest Italian artisans in Italy. The fabrics and materials are 100% vegan; which makes the handbags even more beautiful. Jill Milan’s handbags have been spotted on the red carpet and on the street in the hands of many well-loved celebrities including Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Poehler, Carrie Underwood, Hailee Steinfeld, Eva Longoria, Kerry Washington, Bellamy Young, Laura Dern, Katie Lowes, Isla Fisher, Rachel Nichols, Rashida Jones, Stana Katic, Bryce Dallas Howard, Margot Bingham, Elizabeth Hurley, Jaime King, Caity Lotz, Ashley Jones, Nicole Gale Anderson, Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark, Fiona Gubelmann, and Countess Michelle Czernin von Chudenitz.

I am a huge fan of Jill Milan’s handbags and own four of them myself! I have my eyes on the New Canaan clutches and Hollywood Hills crossbody bags from the 4th of July sale. Which handbags from the collection are your favorite? 

Jill Milan’s 4th of July sale can be shopped at JillMilan.com. Please use coupon code “BAY” at checkout to receive an additional 40% off the sale price listed on the website. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

 

Mark & Estel top

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / mark and estel / outfits / rebecca minkoff / summer 2014 by

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Pictured: Earrings: Kathy Kamei (old, similar here) / Lipstick: c/o Dolce Gabbana “Scarlett” / Top: Mark Estel (scoop neck version here) / Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff  / Bracelets: Tory Burch, c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS for 15% off) / Nail Polish: Chanel “Secret” / Ring: c/o Sterling Forever / Skirt: Gap (old, also love this one) / Shoes: SixtySeven / Toe Nail Polish: Chanel “Tutti Frutti“

Mark Estel is one of my favorite collections from the runways in New York. The designers are rock musicians which translates into a collection filled with carefree, edgy looks that are easy to wear and downright sassy! This swing top from Mark Estel is a piece which put the designing duo on the fashion map. It comes in a variety of colors and has a playful, swinging silhouette! 

I wore this top on the airplane last February when I returned home from New York Fashion Week. It was comfortable and didn’t wrinkle; huge plus when traveling! I have found myself reaching for this top often since it can be styled for both warm and cool weather. Love that! I definitely need to invest in Mark Estel’s swing top in additional colors.

This handbag needs a shout-out too. My fabulous friend gave this mini-camera case by Rebecca Minkoff to me for my birthday. Not only is it currently on trend (mini bags are all the rage!) it is also purple with tassels! Two of my favorite things! My beautiful friend has fabulous taste 😉 Now what will I get her for her birthday which is equally amazing??? The bar has been raised.

Do you have a go-to piece in your closet you find yourself reaching for on a regular basis? If so, what is it?

Beach bags for summer 2014

 in General Fashion / Handbags / Swimwear  tagged beach / casual style / summer 2014 / totes by

One of the necessities for summer 2014 is a fabulous beach bag! When the sandy beach calls, the last thing you want to do is bring your prized designer tote to the beach where it can be bleached by sun, filled with sand, get wet; or who knows what?! Beach days call for a beach tote which is playful and reflective of the fun times that can be had while playing on the sand, in the water, and around a beach town.

There are so many things to look for in the perfect beach tote. The main features a beach tote needs for the summer season is to be sturdy, roomy, easy to wear over the shoulder (never know when you need to free up your hands for a boogie board, surf board, cooler, etc.), colorful, and lightweight. For summer 2014, there are many beach bags on the market which fill these needs. Since this is the case, it is time to start looking for a pattern, print, color combination, and style which fits your personality; and your hot-off-the-runway beach-wear!

For summer 2014, beach bags are being shown with classic nautical stripes, in bright colors, clear PVC, with playful prints, catchy sayings and in timeless straw. Since beach bag styles for summer are a little bit different than the trends we saw on the runways, they are not in line with the trends we are seeing in swimwear and beachwear for the summer 2014 season. 

When wearing beachwear or swimwear in graphic prints, stripes and with sporty inspiration, look for a solid colored beach bag, clear PVC, or one with a solid background and kitschy saying in one color. This way the beach tote will stand on its’ own without competing with your overall ensemble.

If you are going for a classic, all-black look on the beach, or a brightly colored ensemble in solid hues, look for a beach bag with stripes, a playful print or straw. This will add dimension to your solid hued look and make your beach bag a focal point in your overall look. Love that!

I found a few fabulous beach totes around the web for summer 2014 and assembled them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

What are your favorite beach tote styles for summer 2014?