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Jill Milan handbags are the ultimate luxury accessory

 in Eco Chic / General Fashion / Handbags / Local Designers  tagged charity / clutches / fall 2011 / jil milan / san francisco designers / vegan style by

Jill Milan, which is a luxury vegan handbag line based out of San Francisco, California, offers some of the most luxurious handbags on the market. Designed by Jill Frasier and Milan Lazich, the collection offers vegetarian, vegan, animal lovers and handbag fans everywhere a luxurious selection of fine handbags which are animal friendly; how very Bay Area!

This beautiful line of handbags is hand-crafted by the finest artisans in the world in Florence, Italy where designer handbags such as Yves Saint Laurent are made. There are no other vegan handbags on the market which even come close to the exceptional quality, fine craftsmanship and outstanding materials found in Jill Milan handbags; not to mention the haute style! Perhaps this is why celebrities such as Bo Derek can be found carrying Jill Milan handbags 

Jill Milan’s handbag line includes several evening bags, clutches, totes, shoulder bags and for this upcoming season there will be a computer bag; love it! One handbag from the collection in particular, the Thoroughbred Bag, benefits charity. This Jill Milan signature handbag is a classic double handle bowler bag which is roomy enough for use as a carry-on as well as for daily use as an alternate to a tote bag.

The Thoroughbred Bag is priced at $1,295 and proceeds from the handbag are donated to animal welfare organizations. Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue, which is a beneficiary of the Thoroughbred Bag, rescues and retrains former racehorses that are at risk for being sent to slaughter in Canada or Mexico. The horses are retrained and placed in loving homes as pets or for equestrian sports.

To learn more about Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue, please visit sctbrescue.org

To learn more about Jill Milan handbags, our own San Francisco based luxury vegan handbag designer, please visit jillmilan.com or handbago.com

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Stacy London Style Tour hits San Francisco Centre and gives the Bay Area fabulous style tips

 in Events / General Fashion / Shopping  tagged fall 2011 / san francisco centre / stacey london / tips by

Stacy London, best known for being the star of TLC’s “What Not To Wear,” hit Westfield’s San Francisco Centre this weekend and gave Cheap Luxury Handbags Stores her fabulous style tips. Stacy London presented fifteen of this season’s hottest looks from pencil skirts to plum to top handle satchels to platform shoes.

I attended the Stacy London style presentation at 1pm, September 17, 2011 at San Francisco Centre which was held under the dome; a fabulous historic relic from the old Emporium. The celebrity stylist gave audience members invaluable styling tips such as:

“Big collars help balance” out pear shaped bodies and belts can help create an hourglass shape. Stacy London also reminded the audience about the importance of wearing nude shoes to help lengthen legs and that “platforms are not going away.” She stated that shorter women should wear smaller platforms to avoid having the shoes “look like blocks” on one’s feet.

Stacy London also told the fashion-savvy crowd that “floppy hats” are a huge trend for fall. This is a great investment to buy now since this hat style was spotted on the spring 2012 runways in New York!

Wearing a large necklace? Stacy London says that stud earrings are your best friend; they can help make your outfit look finished without competing with your statement necklace. This is an important tip for anyone following the trends off the runways. Bold necklaces are huge for fall and they have already been popping up on the spring 2012 runways.

Other trends to watch for, and invest in this fall include faux fur, shades of plum, ponchos, relaxed knitwear, menswear, structured handbags (satchels), leather shorts (if you are under 30), matching cuffs or bracelets (one worn on each arm-think Wonder Woman!), teal and ombre.

Style quotes from Stacy London’s Style Tour at San Francisco Centre:

“Buy outfits not individual pieces and you will always have something to wear.”

“If you are 5’4” and under, knee boots make you look like you are standing in a bucket.”

“The scarf is the number one pick when you don’t know how to accessorize your outfit.”

Stacy London also introduced the audience to Westfield San Francisco Centre’s “Style for Hire” team which is the famous stylist’s fashion consulting company. The “Style For Hire” team is available at San Francisco Centre for shoppers to take advantage of. The stylist team can help shoppers find an outfit within the shopping center for a special event as well as build an entire wardrobe. The “Style for Hire” team can also help shoppers audit their closets. For more information about Stacy London’s “Style for Hire” team at Westfield San Francisco Centre, please visit styleforhire.com

What did I take away from Stacy London’s Style Tour at San Francisco Centre? Well, I ran straight over to Nordstrom and bought a plum scarf! The scarf has one of the season’s hottest hues and is a great alternative to a necklace. Love it!

For more information about Westfield San Francisco Centre, please visit westfield.com

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Twisted Silver Muscle Bracelet offers a rocker-chic and bold statement for fall

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Twisted Silver has designed a rocker-chic bracelet for fall made from antiqued brass and matte silver bold links. The bracelet offers three rows of edgy links creating a rocker-chic and bold statement for the fall season and beyond. As we know, bold jewelry is hot for fall and is showing no sign of slowing down for spring 2012. Designers such as Donna Karan showed large and bold bracelets on the spring 2012 runway; signaling to consumers this is the perfect time to invest in a bold bracelet.

The Twisted Silver Muscle Bracelet lays flat on the wrist making it an easy piece to wear on a daily basis. The mixture of brass with silver also adds to the versatility of the piece making it is easy to pair with both cool and warm color palettes.

To learn more about the Twisted Silver Muscle bracelet, priced at $60, please visit twisted-silver.com and use code INSIDERS for a 15% discount! Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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