Bay Area Fashionista


Dennis Basso fall 2015 New York Fashion Week

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Photo: Cathy OBrien/Bay Area Fashionista 2015©

Dennis Basso showed his fall/winter 2015/2016 collection at New York Fashion Week on February 16, 2015 in The Theater at Lincoln Center. The collection was luxurious; featuring furs, evening attire, deep navy, and a cool neutral color palette.

My pictures did not turn out from the show. But never fear, an IMG Video is here! Please view the press video below to watch Dennis Bassos’s fall 2015 runway show from New York Fashion Week. I love the gold gowns at the beginning of the show. Which looks were your favorite? 

Video: IMG Fashion


Casual spring outfit

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Pictured: Earrings: c/o Jenny Present / Sunglasses: Prada / Lipstick: Chanel Instinct / Blouse: Tinsley Road (past season, also love this one) / Skirt: Gap / Ring: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Chanel Lavanda / Handbag: Chloe / Shoes: c/o Donald J Pliner 

The weather is starting to heat up here in the San Francisco Bay Area. This means it is time to adjust what we wear! To stay cool last weekend, I paired this 1970’s inspired denim skirt with my favorite red blouse. I love how the brass buttons on my blouse play well with these Jenny Present earrings and Donald J Pliner wedges. The metals just work. 

I have also been extremely excited to get my hands on Kendra Scott’s summer collection, “Via Maya.” I am so excited for the collection, I purchased a couple pairs of earrings, a few rings, a bracelet. . .you see where this is going. Bye-bye paycheck! Every piece is worth every cent. I am in love with her summer line! This ring is my favorite. I bought the ring pictured above in both the brown pearl and abalone shell. I want the white version too; but money doesn’t grow on trees. . .so. . .if you hear of a money growing tree, let me know!

My beautiful eight year old daughter took these pictures. When we were taking pictures, she asked me if she can borrow this ring when she grows up. I think she has quite the eye for fashion! I also think she did a pretty good job taking these photos. She has an artistic eye! What do you think?


Mother’s Day Gift Guide Westgate Shopping Center

Mother’s Day is coming up faster than fashion trends go out of style. This means the time is NOW to find that perfect gift for Mom! Thankfully, Westgate Shopping Center in San Jose, on the corner of Saratoga Avenue and West Campbell Avenue, has exactly what Mom needs this Mother’s Day. Love that!

Westgate Shopping Center has a large selection of fabulous stores which happen to already be Mom’s favorite places to shop! Westgate is home to Nordstrom Rack, Burlington Coat Factory, The Gap Outlet, J. Crew Factory Store, Famous Footwear, Payless Shoe Source, Target, Michael’s, Ross, Luxury Perfumes, and more! In addition to great shopping, Westgate recently opened a Veggie Grill, and is also home to yummy eateries including Sushi Boat, Smashburger, and Starbucks. 

There are so many great gift options for Mom at Westgate, so I picked out a few fabulous gift ideas from four of Westgate’s retailers to get you started. 

J.Crew Factory

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J. Crew Factory Store is a fabulous one-stop-shop for Mom this Mother’s Day. The store is filled with the perfect outfits for summer; plus it has a large selection of statement necklaces, scarves, handbags, and shoes. We know Mom LOVES shoes! If there are too many choices, Mom will love a gift card from J. Crew Factory Store. As a Mom, I have my eye on several pieces from J. Crew Factory. My picks are shown above.

To learn more about J. Crew Factory Store, please visit the shop at Westgate Shopping Center or visit J. Crew Factory Store online here.

Famous Footwear

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Does Mom love shoes? Of course she does!!! This means Famous Footwear is the place to find her the ideal Mother’s Day gift. Famous Footwear is well-stocked with fabulous sandals for summer, and athletic shoes for her fitness routine. The store is filled with famous brands at rock-bottom prices. That’s win/win for you and Mom! My favorite shoes from in-store are pictured above. The blue sandals are calling my name; perhaps they are calling your Mom’s name too!

To learn more about Famous Footwear, please visit them in-store at Westgate Shopping Center or online here.

Paradise Collections

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Paradise Collections is a fabulous jewelry kiosk located in the middle of Westgate Shopping Center to the left of Ross. The kiosk is filled with beautiful necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings; and the prices are amazing! Mom will be thrilled to receive a fabulous piece of jewelry from Paradise Collections. I am in love with the seahorse. Isn’t it fabulous?!

To learn more about Paradise Collections, please visit the kiosk at Westgate Shopping Center.

Luxury Perfumes

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Luxury Perfumes is an amazing fragrance shop located near Nordstrom Rack at Westgate Shopping Center. This sweet-smelling shop features a large selection of fragrances which are sure to delight Mom this Mother’s Day. The store features a large selection of gift sets which make shopping for a gift easy. There is also a section dedicated to older fragrances which are extremely difficult to find in department stores, online, and elsewhere. They have Georgio in stock! That was extremely popular in the 1980’s. Mom will be thrilled if you gave her a fragrance she cannot find on store shelves anymore!

In addition to fragrances for Mom, Luxury Perfumes has a large selection of fragrances for men and children. Love that!

To learn more, please visit Luxury Perfumes at Westgate Shopping Center.

There you have it! Westgate is filled with fabulous gifts for Mom this Mother’s Day. To learn more, please visit shopwestgatecenter.com.

*Sponsored by Westagate Shopping Center. All thoughts and opinions are my own.