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Fall 2011 Jewelry Trends: Artisan Bold

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Bold jewelry has been on trend for the past several seasons. One of the biggest jewelry trends seen on the fall 2011 runways in Paris, New York, London and Milan was bold jewelry. Bold jewelry took on many forms for fall during the runway shows. There were gem encrusted pieces, artisan pieces and unexpected materials. Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, Fashionistas are more prone to wear artisan pieces or jewelry made from unexpected materials rather than sparkling bling. The understated Bay Area never shies away from a trend, just wears the look in a more quiet way which is just as fabulous as what was seen on the runways.

The Bay Area has just as many micro-fashion pockets as we do micro-climates. Although we have micro-fashion pockets, one thing Cheap Luxury Handbags Stores agree on is that the best way to spice up an outfit is with a bold, statement piece of jewelry. The statement piece can be anything from a pair of earrings to an unique necklace made by a local designer to an eye catching cuff made by a local artist.

When looking for the perfect and unique piece of jewelry for fall, the main thing to look for is a piece that will work well with the color palette in your closet and that will keep you intrigued for seasons to come. After all, the perfect artisan piece of jewelry is the ultimate wardrobe staple in the Bay Area, not just for fall 2011.

Wondering where to start? We found a few exceptional pieces from emerging designers at Circle and Square SF. See photos for details and please visit circleandsquaresf.com

Cobalt Blue for Fall into Spring

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Fall 2011 is here; in stores that is. The shops at the mall, in neighborhoods and online are showing the new collections. One of the many trends this fall in fashion is bold and bright color. Cobalt blue, which was important for spring/summer 2011, is also a dominant color fall 2011. To top things off, cobalt blue has already popped up on the Berlin spring/summer 2012 runways; showing the world that the color is here to stay.

Since cobalt blue is springing into fall, and then falling back into spring, it is definitely a color worth investingin for the fall 2011 season. There are many ways to wear cobalt blue. The shade is perfect for a sweater or blouse, paired with a leather skirt or trousers. Cobalt blue can also be the perfect hue for a dress that can be worn to the office, a luncheon, dinner event or fundraiser.

Not into garments that bright? Cobalt can be found on everything from pumps to handbags to jewelry. A bold cobalt blue accessory can add the perfect punch to any outfit and is a great way to spice up the all-black look. Whichever way you decide to rock the cobalt blue trend, it is a great investment for many seasons to come. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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Blue Gall Necklace with 18” chain by Aprilloveshenry $90 available at Circle and Square SF

Fall 2011 Fashion Trends: The Rose Blush Shoe

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One of the biggest classic tricks a Fashionista has up her sleeves, in order to make her legs appear longer, is to wear high heels that are close in color to her leg. This elongates the leg and makes one appear taller and more fabulous. This fall, there is a move away from skin-tone beige and a move towards the rose or blush colored shoe. This shoe is being shown in classic high heel pump styles as well as extremely trendy cut out styles, open toe booties and ankle straps.

Hot designers such as Prada, Chanel and Christian Louboutin are showing this hue for fall and it is already creating quite a buzz in the form of flying off store shelves! What is intriguing about rose or blush is that the shade easily blends with autumn colors such as brown, burgundy, plum and forest green; all colors that are hot for fall 2011.

In addition to shoes, the rose or blush shade is popping up on handbags and apparel. As the fashion world moves away from candy pink, or Pantone’s “Honeysuckle,” the rose/blush color is taking the place as the ultimate “feminine shade” for fall. With fall’s sophisticated vintage trend and embellishment trends such as lace, rose/blush is the easiest color to pair with the majority of one’s fall 2011 wardrobe.

Rose/blush is also light enough to carry into winter when colors become softer. Another reason to invest in the famed hue? Rose/blush has been spotted on the Berlin spring 2012 runways; signaling to the fashion world that is may be an important shoe color for 2012. 

 

Rose/Blush trend for fall 2011 by bayareafashionista featuring a convertible handbag