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Summertime black, white and pink

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / monki / outfits / rebecca minkoff / summer 2014 by

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Pictured: Earrings: John Hardy / Lipstick: c/o Dolce Gabbana “Petal” / Dress: Monki / Necklace: Stella Dot (old, also love this one) / Belt: Target (old, also love this one) / Bracelets: Beau Bijou, Tory Burch / Nail Polish: Chanel “Sweet Lilac” / Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff / Shoes: SixtySeven / Toe Nail Polish: c/o Dolce Gabbana “Petal“

In the summer months, I love wearing dresses as an alternative to pants or shorts. They can be just as comfortable and cool as shorts; yet appear so much more “put together.” I love this little striped dress by Monki for summer. It can be worn casually without a belt and paired with flat sandals, or dressed up as in the photos above. For less than $40, that is downright amazing!

This summer I have been gravitating towards black and white pairings with pops of pink or blue. This tote bag has been my go-to “pop of pink” since January when I first purchased it! I had originally planned to bring it to New York with me last February for fashion week, but it was too big to fit inside my suitcase, yet not big enough to use as a travel tote. Since I refuse to check my bags for fear of the airline losing one, I always try to pack things which fit easily in my carry-on. It would have been perfect during fashion week because it is roomy and would have fit my camera, a scarf, gloves, iPad and more!

This Rebecca Minkoff tote bag has been an amazing handbag this season. It can fit extra clothing, a book, my laptop and more. I can’t wait to see which colors it comes in this fall. I may need to to invest in a fall hued one. . .

Do you have a favorite piece you cannot live without this summer? Any great deals on clothing you are excited about for the summer season?

Bikinis for summer 2014

 in General Fashion / Shopping / Swimwear / Trends  tagged summer 2014 / swimwear by

bikinis summer 2014

From left: Black bikini / Printed Bikini / Striped Bikini

One of the most daunting things to shop for, outside of jeans, is a swimsuit! Although less forgiving, I find bikinis and tankinis a little easier to shop for than one piece bathing suits. At least they don’t smash down assets which should not be smashed down; if you know what I mean 😉

There are so many beautiful bikini’s on the market right now for summer 2014. Since there are so many choices on the market, I have narrowed it down to a few fabulous bikinis for summer 2014 which reflect the trends we spotted on the spring/summer 2014 runways in New York. 

Some of the trends from the New York runways for spring/summer 2014 included prints, boho chic, stripes, bold colors, pastels and chic black. For swimwear, we are seeing a lot of prints, boho chic, black and solid colors which are bright and bold.

I sorted through many bikinis to find the perfect swimwear for summer 2014 which reflect the hottest runway trends of the season. I hope you love them too!

What are your favorite swimwear trends for summer 2014? Do you prefer bikinis, tankinis or one piece bathing suits?

Bikinis for summer 2014:

Santana Row Poolside Soiree 2014

 in Events / General Fashion / Men's Fashion / Shopping  tagged celebrity style / men / rita / runway / runway trends / santana row / summer 2014 by

Santana Row’s annual Poolside Soiree took place June 7, 2014 and gave Fashionistas in the Bay Area and beyond a snapshot into what is hot for summer 2014. There was a large amount of flowing fabrics, hi-lo hemlines, boot-cut jeans/pants, softer hues than in season’s past, boho prints, boho silhouettes, pops of orange, pops of fuchsia, and form-fitting suiting for men. The overall vibe of the show was playful and fun; essentially what summer in the Bay Area is all about!

Below you will find photos from the runway show, celebrity host 49er Vernon Davis, before party, and after parties. Click on any photo to enlarge it.

If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, make sure you come down to Santana Row in San Jose for a day of fabulous meals and even more fabulous shopping! I already have my eyes on several of these ensembles for summer. . .

All Photos: Rita/Cheap Luxury Handbags Store 2014©