Bay Area Fashionista

Pre-Fall shopping list: what to buy now

 in General Fashion / Shopping / Trends  tagged fall 2011 by

The pre-fall collections are already on store shelves and small amounts of fall collections are also landing in shops. This means summer items are being pushed towards the sale rack and fall is gracing store windows and featured areas; luring shoppers into buying for the new season. As we begin our fall shopping, the spring/summer collections that are being marked down should not be ignored; they could contain a key piece for fall.

The trends from spring/summer which are staying around for fall include platform pumps, open toe shoes, open toe booties, wedge shoes, flowing Boho-Chic blouses, rocker-chic studs and the color red. These are items that can be found on sale; especially the shoes. In addition to shoes, burgundy or red satchel-style handbags are all the rage for fall 2011. Every shade of red imaginable is hot for fall, so any red items on the sale racks that will keep you warm enough, minus the tank tops and shorts, are perfect transition items for heading into the fall season.

(In the collage below there is a Kooba satchel which is currently on sale at Zappos; and the style is hot off the runway for fall, fabulous!)

What are our top five items for fall? Open toe black platform pumps, a burgundy satchel, one fabulous pea coat, lapis jewelry and an amazing flowing blouse. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Kal Rieman is coming to the Bay Area!

 in General Fashion / Shopping  tagged fall 2011 / kal rieman / local shops / winter 2012 by

Kal Rieman, a hot new designer from New York, is sending her first shipment to the West Coast; and it will be here in the Bay Area! The lucky store is Iniam located in Oakland, California and they will have Kal Rieman’s fall collection on store shelves this September.

Kal Rieman’s collection has been getting noticed and celebrities such as Edie Falco are flocking to her designs for appearances. The new fall collection is filled with menswear inspiration, pops of red or blue and fresh silhouettes. Fashionistas here in Bay Area, as well as around the world will be excited when her collection hits store shelves.

Iniam is located at 5902 College Avenue in Oakland, California. To learn more about Iniam, please visit iniam.com.

To view Kal Rieman’s current collection, please visit kalrieman.com.

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Krakl by Duri Cosmetics makes the cracked nail polish trend new again

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged krakl / summer 2011 by

Cracked nail polish was a huge trend for nail art fanatics about a decade ago. In 2008 the trend started to creep back onto store shelves and onto the fingertips of daring nail art enthusiasts everywhere. By 2011 the trend has exploded into the most popular form of nail art for the season.

One of the big problems with many brands of cracked nail polish is that they do not always go on smoothly or crack in a very attractive fashion. Thankfully Duri Cosmetics has a line of cracked nail polish called, “Krakl” which goes on smoothly leaving a slight texture on the nail. Krakl also cracks in an attractive pattern and allows for the bottom coat to shine through in an appropriate manner.

In order to make sure Krakl is applied correctly, it is important to make sure the bottom base is completely dry before applying Krakl. You have the option of having wide cracks or thin cracks. For thin cracks, which give you more cracks, apply the Krakl coat in one thin layer. For wider cracks, Krakl can be applied in a thicker coat. For long lasting results, it is best to use a top coat.

Krakl is available in four colors, white, black, bright pink and classic red. For an understated look, it is best to pick an undercoat that is a few shades lighter than the Krakl coat. If you are looking for a bold “notice me” look, it is best to use a contrasting shade as the bottom coat such as hot pink under black or black under white.

For more information about Krakl, please visit duricosmetics.com

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