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C Wonder Santana Row shopping party

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On Thursday, April 3, 2014 I hosted a shopping party at the C Wonder store at Santana Row. C Wonder provided lemonade and treats as well as a festive atmosphere which helped make the party a success. It was so much fun being able to meet readers and bloggers I have met virtually on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. I feel like I have so many new friends!!

The C Wonder store was stocked with fabulous clothing and accessories for the spring season. There were sale items which were 40%-50% off and all of the full-price merchandise in the store was 20% off for the party! Loved that! Everyone made amazing purchases with the discounts including spring sweaters, home decor, jewelry, tech gear and more!

Thank you to everyone who came out for the party and I look forward to seeing you again! Thank you to everyone who supported the event virtually through social media. Without you, there would not be a Cheap Luxury Handbags Store blogzine! Thank you!!!

If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, make sure you stop into the Santana Row C Wonder store. They have a large selection of gift items which would be perfect for Mother’s Day! If you do not live in the Bay Area, please check out their website for great spring merchandise and an array of gift items! C Wonder can be found at cwonder.com.

Photos:

1) Beautiful spring home decor. I am in love with the blue pillow!

2) Perfect spring drivers for spring. I love the colors!

3) This sweater and handbag are to-die-for!

4) Monogram gift ideas!

5) Lemonade and sweet treats! Yum!

6) Rita, Lauren and Joji shopping and having fun at the event.

7) A sneak peek at summer merchandise which has not hit the sales floor yet. Exclusive to the party and 20% off for the event!

8) I need these shoes in my life! (they are on sale!)

9) A skirt and handbag I am eyeing. Everyone on Facebook loved them too!

10) A fabulous necklace!

11) Stacking bracelets from left: one, two, three

12) New local blogger friends who shopped and had fun at the event! From left: me, Simply Sumptuous, FashionCHICsta, Looks I Love and Simply Sumptuous.

My favorites from C Wonder:

 


The shirt for spring 2014

One of the hottest trends for spring 2014 is the crisp, classic shirt. This menswear inspired piece has always been a mainstay in almost every women’s closet. But, for spring 2014, this timeless top has taken on a new life and become one of the hottest “must-haves” of the season.

The shirt for spring 2014 offers crisp styling, a starched collar and a slightly body-conscious silhouette. No boxy shirt allowed! The slightly body-conscious silhouette of spring 2014 allows the shirt to look feminine without being overly sexy. This means the shirt can easily be worn to the office during the day or unbuttoned a little bit for an evening occasion. Day into evening, love!

Shirts for spring 2014 are being shown with almost every bottom you can imagine. The shirt can be worn with trousers, midi-skirts, pencil skirts, denim and even shorts. Any shoe will do! The sleeves can be rolled up for casual looks, or to cool off on hot days; which adds versatility to this timeless style.

There are so many styles of shirts for spring 2014, it would be impossible for me to list them all! If you are looking to add a classic shirt to your wardrobe this spring season, look for solid colors in pastels or brights, chambray for casual days, or neutrals such as black or beige for versatility. You can also find prints on the market to spice up a solid bottom or jeans!

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


The perfect full skirt from eShakti

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Photo: Earrings: Stella Dot (similar here) / Lipstick: c/o Dolce Gabbana “Rose” / Shirt: Banana Republic / Bracelets: Beau Bijou, Tory Burch and c/o Twisted Silver / Skirt: c/o eShakti (use code “bayes” to save 10% off) / Nail Polish: c/o Dolce Gabbana “Lilac” / Handbag: Chanel (also love SAVE or SPLURGE) / Shoes: Prada

I have been searching for months for the perfect full skirt for spring; which can be hard to find when you are 5’4″ like me! Most of the skirts on the market are too full for my short frame or too long; which requires extra money for shortening. So, when eShakti contacted me to review their online store, I was thrilled!

eShakti not only has a fabulous collection of midi and full skirts (which are my current obsessions), they have an amazing line of casual and dressy dresses! In addition to a variety of styles, silhouettes and fabrics, eShakti customizes your order for your height! YES! You read that right. eShakti asks you for your measurements when you order your clothing. This way the garment arrives at your doorstep with your perfect proportions. Love that!

This beautiful skirt arrived at my house the perfect length for my 5’4″ frame. I was thrilled I did not need to have it shortened. Alterations can be upwards of $50 an item depending upon the hem, so having a skirt or dress arrive in the length I need for my height is luxurious. I also love the pockets in the skirt!

The “Sash Waist Poplin Skirt” I ordered turned out to be a versatile piece. The sash is detachable so the skirt can be worn with or without the bow depending upon occasion; or if you don’t want to appear to wear the same skirt twice! Love that!!!

I am definitely looking forward to ordering more items in the future from eShakti. To check out eShakti’s amazing collection, please visit eShakti.com and use coupon code “bayes” to save 10% off now, through 4/29/2014. You can use the code multiple times until it expires! I would love to hear what you order. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

* Terms of coupon code: 

-Code has to be entered in the ‘promotional code’ box.   It is not case-sensitive.  

-Code can be used any number of times until the validity period ends. 

-It can be clubbed with any other promotional offer, gift coupon or gift card in the same order unless explicitly specified otherwise in the offer conditions. (this means you can use it in conjunction with the current 30% off coupon from the website! Love that!)

-This discount code is not applicable on clearance / sale, gift cards overstock categories.

-Not applicable on previous purchases.