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Burgundy blanket scarf to keep cozy

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / fall 2015 / givenchy / joie / outfits / scarves / winter 2016 by

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Pictured: Earrings: Kendra Scott / Sunglasses: Chanel / Lipstick: Christian Louboutin / Blanket Scarf: / Tee: Vince (past season, also love this one) / Ring: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Chanel Singulaire / Jeans: Gap / Handbag: Givenchy / Shoes: c/o Joie (color sold out, in other colors here, alternate burgundy booties here.)

The cold weather is here! In order to stay cozy, I have been favoring blanket scarves to keep myself warm during these chilly days. My favorite burgundy blanket scarf is pictured above, and I have found it is my favorite scarf to reach for in the morning.

With Marsala being the color of 2015, and Rose Quartz/Serenity being the colors of 2016, burgundy is a fabulous color to wear right now; and into the new year. It blends perfectly with Rose Quartz, and serenity. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed I have paired this burgundy blanket scarf with my light blue Balenciaga handbag; a nod to Marsala mixed with Serenity-a favorite color combo of mine.

I got these Joie booties in the fall 2013 season. They are definitely one of my favorite pairs to reach for every fall season. Joie offers these booties in their classic collection, so the booties are always available for purchase. I am thinking of adding a pair in black suede. They are extremely comfortable, and the suede is unbelievably soft! Love!

These booties, combined with my burgundy blanket scarf, create a combination I just cannot get enough of this season! I love wearing the two together. Now that Serenity of one of the colors of 2016, I plan to wear this combo with my blue Balenciaga often. I love how pale blue and burgundy look together.

Another winning color combination for right now, and into early spring, is burgundy with pale pink. Rose Quartz, the other color of 2016, blends perfectly with any shade of burgundy. It would look amazing with a pale rose Balenciaga! Not that I have added one to my handbag wish list. . .OK, maybe I have!

A girl can never have too many shoes, handbags, or blanket scarves!

My twelve-year-old daughter took these pictures. Didn’t she do a good job with a DSLR camera? I cannot believe how fast she is growing up!

Thanks for stopping by, and stay warm!

XOXO

Cathy

Chanel Troublante nail polish for winter

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged chanel / chanel nail polish / holidays 2015 / reviews / winter 2016 by

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Pictured: Chanel Troublante nail polish for winter

Chanel Troublante nail polish is a remarkable nail color for the winter season. This color changing nail polish appears to be a metallic burgundy from some angles, and in other angles it turns into a dark gold. At some moments, all nails appear gold or burgundy, then a second later each nail takes on it’s own color. Love that!

Chanel is always on the cutting edge of color when it comes to nail polish. With Chanel Troublante nail polish, the iconic design house has outdone themselves. Troublante is setting a new standard for metallic nail polish; I am in love!

I love how Chanel Troublante nail polish offers a holiday look for the winter months. The gold and burgundy color changing properties make for a festive hue! This polish will look amazing this season,  not only with winter apparel, but with holiday attire too!

I tested out Chanel Troublante nail polish with one base coat, two coats of color, and one top coat. The nail polish lasted a full week until my nails started growing and I needed to change the color; the longevity is due mainly to this fabulous top coat.

If you want to spice up Chanel Troublante nail polish with a bit of glitz, Chanel Le Top Coat Lame  Rouge is a great way to add some golden glimmer to this polish. The small golden specks will add festive sparkle to this party-ready nail polish hue. Read my review of Chanel Le Top Coat Lame Rouge here.

I am looking forward to wearing Chanel Troublante nail polish this holiday season, and during the winter months too! It is such an unique shade. This makes it a great way to brighten up a dreamy winter day! Love that!

Chanel Troublante nail polish for the winter season can be found online here, and here.

Fashion Shenzhen spring 2016 New York Fashion Week

 in General Fashion  tagged fashion shenzhen / new york fashion week / nyfw ss16 / runways / spring 2016 / summer 2016 by

Photos: Fashion Shenzhen spring 2016 /summer 2016 New York Fashion Week. Click on a thumbnail to view full sized photo, or to scroll through the photo gallery.

Photo credit: Cathy OBrien/Bay Area Fashionista 2015©

Fashion Shenzhen spring 2016 was a beautiful show during New York Fashion Week. This fabulous collection was made up of designers from the Shenzhen district in China. Shenzhen designers Deng Hao, Haiping Xie, and Kavon showed their designs on the runway at The Skylight Moynihan.

This was such a beautiful show! Everything from the pretty prints, to the flowing fabrics, to the fresh designs, were a nod to the future of fashion around the world. Of course, the hats were fabulous too. I would love one of the black hats. How perfect would one be to wear to a summer fundraiser held outdoors?

I love the majestic trains, prints, and the blue ensembles. What is your favorite look from the Fashion Shenzhen spring 2016 runway at New York Fashion Week?