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Mary Janes for fall 2015

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fall 2015 shoe trends

Pictured: Red Mary Janes (I own these and love them! Almost sold out) / Black Mary Janes ( IT shoe for fall. Almost sold out) / Burgundy Mary Janes / Patent Leather Mary Janes (I own these, very comfortable and fabulous!) / Color Blocked Mary Janes / Low Heel Mary Janes

Mary Janes are a hot trend in shoes for the fall 2015 season. This school-girl shoe style was spotted on the runways in New York, Milan, Paris, and London for autumn 2015, and it has taken over store shelves for fall!

The Mary Jane is a classic shoe style. Chances are you owned a pair as a child, and perhaps a pair or two as an adult. You may recall when Sarah Jessica Parker once referenced a popular pair of Mary Janes as her character “Carrie” on famed television show “Sex and the City;” “Manolo Blahnik Mary Janes! I thought these were an urban legend!” This was in reference to then IT shoe, the Manolo Blahnik Mary Janes; now considered a classic closet staple.

If you own a pair of Manolo Blahnik Mary Janes, you have a head start on the fall 2015 season! If not, and you are seeking the IT shoe du jour, look no further than this one by Prada. It has been flying off store shelves; especially in black!

Mary Janes for fall 2015 are being shown in various styles. There are block heels, stiletto heels, skinny heels, low heels, high heels; even no heels! You are sure to find the heel you love on a pair of fall 2015 Mary Jane shoes.

The color palette for Mary Janes this season includes classic black, silver, shades of pink, shades of red, and color blocking. Fabrications include suede, patent leather, faux leather, and regular leather.

The Mary Jane is being worn with flare jeans (high heeled of course), midi skirts, and a-line mini skirts. The block heeled version of the Mary Jane compliments the current 70’s trend we are seeing in fall fashion.

I have invested in two pairs of Mary Janes for the fall season. I will be packing them in my suitcase for my upcoming trip to New York for fashion week. This red pair, and this black pair.

The Mary Jane is a comfortable shoe style for walking and standing. I have found the ankle strap holds the shoe in place, and the block heels offer sturdiness, which lends itself well to walking, and standing, for long periods of time. They are a great alternative to traditional pumps!

I found a few fabulous Mary Janes for the fall 2015 season around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

70s style suede skirt for fall

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged 1970s / fall 2015 / mansur gavriel / outfits / prada / vintage styles by

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Prada / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Lipstick: Chanel Melancolie / Top: Lush / Skirt: Nordstrom / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel / Bracelet: Express (old, also love this one) / Nail Polish: Chanel Fraichuer / Shoes: Prada

Ah, the 70’s trend! I am in love with this trend. One of the fabulous aspects of the 70s trend, is the a-line midi skirts; especial the suede skirts.

I love how a-line midi skirts look. The a-line silhouette is always flattering; and the midi skirt is modest enough to always be appropriate. Love that!

One of my favorite 70s style skirts is the suede skirt. This rich brown, suede skirt I am wearing has a front pleat, a-line silhouette, and soft suede fabrication. I am in love!

The rich brown hue, coupled with the vintage 70s silhouette, is making this one of my favorite skirts for the upcoming fall 2015 season! Although suede can be a warm fabrication, I did manage to wear this skirt for morning mass last weekend. Of course, once the fog burned off, I had to change.

Suede skirts instantly transport me back to the 1970s. I was a little girl, so my memory is fuzzy, but I do remember my Mom’s clothing. This could be due to the fact that I thought her closet was my dress-up playground; much to her chagrin.

I remember my Mom wearing a brown suede skirt with buttons running down the front in the late 1970s. She wore it with her silk, patchwork blouse, as well as other silk blouses. She has always loved silk blouses, and can be found wearing them often to this day.

I always thought this suede skirt of hers was so soft and luxurious. I thought she looked beautiful in it! As a result, I have been waiting for midi suede skirts to come back in fashion so that I too, can wear a midi brown suede skirt!

Does the current 70s trend conger up any childhood memories for you too?

Hailee Steinfeld wears Jill Milan at VMA’s 2015

 in General Fashion / Handbags  tagged celebrity style / clutches / eco chic / evening attire / evening bags / hailee steinfeld / jill milan / red carpet style / spring 2016 / stella mccartney / vegan style by

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Pictured: Hailee Steinfeld walking the red carpet on August 30, 2015 at the MTV Video Music Awards. She is wearing a spring Stella McCartney jumpsuit and carrying a Jill Milan clutch from the spring 2016 collection.

Hailee Steinfeld was spotted on the red carpet Sunday night carrying a fabulous handbag by Jill Milan. Hailee’s handbag was a golden clutch know as the “Disc Clutch.”

The Disc Clutch by Jill Milan is part of Jill Milan’s spring 2016 collection. The clutch is not yet available for sale, making Hailee Steinfeld’s VMA look extremely exclusive.

“Hailee looked wonderful Sunday night, and the Disc Clutch was a great complement to her Stella McCartney jumpsuit,” said Jill Fraser, founder and CEO of Jill Milan. “The Disc Clutch’s clean look went well with the lines of the rest of her outfit.” Ms. Steinfeld was styled for Sunday’s event by celebrity stylist Karla Welch.

Hailee Steinfeld’s Disc Clutch by Jill Milan is handmade in Florence, Italy. This beautiful handbag is made entirely from fully recyclable Italian stainless steel. The clasp is also the Jill Milan logo; offering a discreet closure. Love that!

As with all of Jill Milan’s handbags, Hailee Steinfeld’s spring 2016 Disc Clutch is 100% vegan. This makes her entire ensemble vegan friendly. Stella McCartney is also known for her animal-free designs.

Jill Milan’s Disc Clutch will be available for sale in the spring 2016 season. The formal, evening box clutch will be priced at $1700. When it is available for sale, Jill Milan’s Disc Clutch will be online at JillMilan.com.

Also spotted on the red carpet:

Iggy Azalea was seen at the 2015 VMA’s wearing a sparkling ring by BaubleBar with her all-white look while performing with Demi Lovato. This fabulous ring is priced under $50 and offers a gold-tone metal with sparkling details. Iggy Azalea’s VMA ring can be found online here.