Monthly Archives: February 2015

Rocksbox review and one month free!

February 24, 2015 in General Fashion / Jewelry / Shopping tagged bracelets / earrings / necklaces / reviews / rings / rocksbox by Bay Area Fashionista

Pictured: necklace, bracelet and earrings c/o of Rocksbox

I have always been a huge fan of jewelry. I love adding a bold necklace to an outfit, or lighting up my face with a pair of dazzling earrings. When springtime hits, I love wearing bracelets to dress up my arms when I wear short sleeves, 3/4 sleeves, and sleeveless styles. So, when Rocksbox contacted me to collaborate, I was thrilled!

Rocksbox is a fabulous jewelry subscription service which allows you the opportunity to rent on-trend baubles by today’s hottest jewelry designers. Rocksbox offers jewelry for rent, and purchase, by designers such as Margaret Elizabeth ( a Bay Area designer!), Kendra Scott, Gorjana, and more!

My first Rocksbox arrived quickly, and the packaging was so cute! Each piece of jewelry was carefully wrapped in bubble wrap; so it was able to travel safely to my home. Love that! There was an easy to use return label inside the box, and return packaging inside the original package. This will make it easy to return the box filled with jewels at the end of the month. I love things which are easy 😉

If you love the pieces sent inside your Rocksbox, you have the option to purchase them at a discounted rate. I am thrilled with this feature since I tend to get attached to baubles!

Rocksbox has an easy to use website which allows you to create a wish list filled with the jewels you are interested in testing out.. This is a great way to try different styles of jewelry before committing to buy. Love that! The necklace in my Rocksbox was on my wish list. I was excited to receive a wish list item so quickly. I cannot wait to style it with my spring wardrobe!

Stay tuned, I will be styling my Rocksbox pieces with a few of my spring outfits.

To learn more about Rocksbox, please visit rocksbox.com and use coupon code bayareafashionistaxoxo to receive your first month free of Rocksbox baubles!

Christian Louboutin Spring 2015 nail polish set: review of Hot Chick

February 23, 2015 in Beauty / Nail Polish tagged christian louboutin / reviews / spring 2015 by Bay Area Fashionista

Pictured: Christian Louboutin Spring 2015 nail polish set. Review of Hot Chick nail polish; one of three nail polish hues from the spring 2015 nail polish set by Christian Louboutin.

Christian Louboutin introduced a set of three nail polish mini’s for the spring 2015 season named “Python Vulcano.” The limited edition nail polish coffret offers mini nail polish bottles in yellow, “Hot Chick,” blue “True Blue,” and cream “Salonu.” All three colors are right on trend for the spring 2015 season, and reflect colors from Christian Louboutin’s current shoe collection. Love that!

I was excited to receive the coffret and discover the three mini nail polish bottles inside the box. It is definitely a fabulous way to present, and store, nail polish! I also love the mini size of the nail polish bottles. As someone who never finishes a nail polish bottle, I love the idea of a smaller bottle.

I decided to test out “Hot Chick” first. It is a beautiful, yellow cream nail polish which is not too bright, or too soft; it is just right! I used one base coat and two coats of color. Christian Louboutin Hot Chick nail polish lasted five days before chipping. As with any cream nail polish, it needs to be thickly applied. If you use thin coats, you will need three coats of color to avoid looking streaky.

One test I have with nail polish is if perfect strangers compliment me when I am out in public. Hot Chick by Christian Louboutin received multiple compliments from strangers when I was at the gym, and out running errands. Love that!

I am looking forward to testing out the other two colors from Chrisitan Louboutin’s Python Volcano nail polish coffret for spring 2015. Stay tuned for my reviews!

Christian Louboutin’s spring 2015 nail polish set can be found online here, here and here.

Fall 2015 trends from the New York Fashion Week runways

February 22, 2015 in Color Trends / General Fashion / Handbags / Shoes / Trends tagged fall 2015 / new york fashion week / winter 2016 by Bay Area Fashionista

The last model has walked off the runways in New York, leaving the fashion world with an entirely new set of trends to ponder for the upcoming fall/winter 2015/2016 season. The color palette has changed, hemlines have dipped, and vintage influences have crept into our future fall closets. Here are a few significant trends from the New York Fashion Week runways for fall 2015.

Fashion Trends

The dominant trends on the New York Fashion Week runways for fall 2015 were a nod to the school yard, and the 1970’s. Designers favored plaid, floral accents, midi and maxi skirt lengths, and wide leg trousers. Culottes made their back onto the runways after debuting for spring 2015; and jumpsuits also reappeared for the fall season. Jumpers with blouses underneath were a new look on the runways for fall; offering a fresh style for the cool weather season.

For evening occasions, look for full skirts, trains, lace details, and backless styles.

Handbags

The mini satchel, and the mini bag took a hiatus from the runways in New York for fall 2015. Designers opted for medium sized bags in neutral colors as well as matchy-matchy prints. Look for soft totes, structured medium satchels; black, black and more black.

Shoes

Gone are the days of the dainty shoe. Designers showed high heels booties in mixed media and color blocking. With 1970’s looks and menswear inspired ensembles on the runways, designers opted for heavy, industrial inspired shoes with lug soles, as well as classic Doc Martens.

Beauty

Blue nail polish is back! In addition to shades of medium and dark blue on the fingertips of models walking the catwalk in New York, designers showed nail hues in burgundy, beige, and dark hues. Also, big hair is a current street style trend which made its way onto the New York runway for fall 2015. Look for big hair, don’t care looks.

Accessory Details

With school-girl chic, and nods to the 1970’s on the runways for fall/winter 2015, designers showed details such as ties, suspenders, socks peeking out from loafers and boots; as well as gold-tone metals and accents.

Color Trends

Designers showed unexpected hues such as fuchsia and pastel pink. In addition to these feminines hues, many designers opted for traditional, dark autumnal hues in purple, teal, navy, mustard, and shades of brown.

For evening, designers showed black and red together with gold accents.

There you have it! It should be interesting to see which of these trends his the streets after walking the runways in New York. It will also be interesting to see which trends appear on the runways in London, Paris, and Milan for the fall 2015 season. Which trends do you like for fall 2015?

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