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Fall/winter 2013/2014 street style trend: monogram

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Salt Pepper Set / “D” necklace / iPhone case / Glass Plate / “A” necklace / Clutch

One of the biggest trends on the street right now is monogram. Fashionistas are monogramming everything from handbags to jewelry to sweaters. This personalization trend has not enjoyed such a bounce in popularity since SATC!

Monogrammed items fade in and out of style. Monogrammed sweaters were huge in the 50’s and 60’s, while the 1980’s enjoyed monogrammed necklaces and sweaters. Initials graced handbags and luggage in the 1980’s and 1990’s while “Sex and the City” gave new life to monogrammed necklaces in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s. In 2004 the ultimate “IT” handbag was a color blocked shoulder bag with a single initial on the front. Since then, the monogram has faded towards the back of every Fashionistas closet; until now.

As we head towards winter 2014 and the holiday 2013 season, the monogram is huge. Not only are Fashionistas buying monogrammed items for themselves, monograms will be the hottest gifts to give, and receive, this upcoming holiday season. So, if your closet is lacking in the personalization department, this is the perfect time to pick up a monogram necklace, clutch or sweater. This is also the perfect time to start placing orders for personal, monogrammed holiday gifts! Love it!

I found a few fabulous items around the web you can personalize for yourself or that special someone this holiday season. Hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Shop the monogram trend:

Santana Row Fall 2013 Style Stroll

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Thank you to everyone who came out on September 14, 2013 for the Santana Row Style Stroll! The event was a huge success and raised much-needed funds for the Junior League of San Jose. It was really fun meeting so many of you and talking about the fall trends!
I was stationed as a Guest Stylist at Cole Haan which has a fabulous selection of on-trend accessories for fall 2013 including leopard print handbags and pointed toe pumps! If you were unable to attend the Style Stroll at Santana Row last Saturday, please try to stop by the Cole Haan store soon! They have an amazing selection of shoes and handbags; as well as the perfect flats for everyday!
A few of my picks from Cole Haan’s fall collection are below. Thank you for supporting the Junior League of San Jose at the Santana Row Style Stroll!

My outfit details: Necklace: Stella Dot / Dress: Diane Von Furstenburg / Cuff: A.V. Max NYC / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Myth” / Shoes: Valentino / Nail Polish: Chanel Alchemie / Handbag: Chloe

iBiss Boutique is Willow Glen’s hidden gem!

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Photos: My favorite’s from iBiss Boutique in San Jose’s Willow Glen, 1100 Lincoln Ave. missibiss.com.  Bottom photo, dress, necklace and pants which came home with me.

It is so easy in this day and age to shop online. With all of the major retailers at our fingertips, sometimes we forget about the amazing boutique’s our city streets have to offer. I recently discovered iBiss Boutique in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose through Instagram. After connecting online, I hopped in my car and drove over to the fashionable hotspot to check it out. I was so impressed! Not only does iBiss have a large selection of on-trend attire, the accessories; especially the jewelry collection, is to-die-for!
iBiss Boutique has the most amazing décor inside. The merchandise is arranged by color and easy to shop. I spent over an hour checking everything out! Ultimately I came home with a fabulous maxi dress which is perfect to wear as we transition from summer into fall. I also found the perfect pair of printed pants to take with me next month when I attend New York Fashion Week. To top it all off, the store’s fabulous owner showed me the perfect necklace to wear with both pieces; as well as to mix into my current wardrobe. Love that!
I took a few photos from my recent shopping trip to iBiss Boutique in San Jose’s Willow Glen neighborhood and thought I would share them with you. They have the most amazing collection of initial jewelry, the perfect flats for summer into fall and a huge selection of necklaces I will be dreaming about for months.
If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, please take some time to check out iBiss Boutique. They are located at 1100 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. You can also shop from the iBiss online store at missibiss.com. If you use coupon code BAF20 you can save 20% off your online iBiss purchases! Love that!
Make sure you keep up with everything iBiss on Instagram, Facebook and/or Twitter. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 
Stay tuned! The beautiful pieces I picked up iBiss Boutique will make an appearance in a couple of upcoming outfit posts.