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Floral totes for summer 2014

 in Handbags / Trends  tagged beach / casual fashion / casual style / summer 2014 / totes by

Floral totes are a huge trend for the summer 2014 season. Not only does a floral tote add lighthearted flair to a casual, warm weather outfit, it is also perfect for carrying summertime essentials! Love that!

Floral tote bags were spotted on the runways for spring/summer 2014 in New York, Milan and Paris. Although a quiet runway trend, they have exploded on the streets as Fashionistas favor the handbag style for casual dress during the warm weather. Floral totes are perfect for updating a casual outfit found in ones’ closet as well as for carrying a towel, flip-flops, swimsuit and more to the pool or beach.

Although floral handbags have been spotted in styles such as satchels, duffle bags and shoulder bags, the tote bag remains the most popular floral handbag style among street style aficionados. Floral tote bags for summer 2014 are not large. Due to the current trend towards small satchels and totes, florals totes for summer 2014 are being shown in medium, small and mini sizes. While the smaller size is easier to tote around, they do not hold as many summer essentials as larger, traditional summer tote bags.

If you are looking to rock the floral tote trend but need a roomy tote, look for a medium or large tote. Just because the trend is towards smaller tote bags, does not mean you have to sacrifice what works for you. Personally, I love large totes in the summer. I need the space!

If you need a tote, but not a lot of space, then  this is the perfect trend for you this summer 2014 season! Look for a small or mini floral tote to take you through the warm summer months.

I found a few fabulous floral tote bags in varying price points and sizes around the web; and I placed them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

What I wore at the Santana Row Beauty Bash

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged beauty bash / halston / outfits / santana row / spring 2014 by

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Pictured: Earrings: Stella and Dot (sold out similar here) / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Clementine” / Dress: Halston (on sale!!!) / Bracelets: C Wonder, Tory Burch and c/o Gorjana (sold out similar here) / Watch: vintage Gucci (similar here) / Nail Polish: Chanel “Mirabella” / Shoes: SixtySeven

The Beauty Bash at Santana Row took place on May 7, 2014. I was stationed at accessory store “Jest Jewels” and had so much fun! I met a lot of readers and local bloggers. During the event, I was flattered at how many people complimented my dress! The best part about it, I bought this dress on a huge discount! It is currently well over 50% off. I always love buying something on sale; especially when the discount off the original price is huge!

I love this dress because not only can I wear it to an event such as the Beauty Bash, I can pair more formal accessories with it and wear it to a fundraising lunch or daytime theater event. Love that!

Have you scored any deeply discounted sale items lately? If so, please share!

Thank you again to everyone who came out to support “Dress for Success San Jose” at the Santana Row Beauty Bash! Without you, the event would not have been so successful in raising much-needed funds for the charity. 🙂

Laura Mercier Attitude nail polish for summer 2014 review

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged laura mercier / pastels / reviews / summer 2014 by

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Pictured: c/o Laura Mercier “Attitude” nail polish from the summer 2014 collection. Photo taken in direct sunlight. Shown with two coats of color, one base coat and no top coat.

Laura Mercier’s new “Attitude” nail polish is a fabulous pale blue nail colour which appears almost white in dark light. The pale blue hue lends a fresh take on ice blue nail polish for the summer 2014 season while staying true to the current pastel trend from the runways.

Pastels are an important color trend for the spring/summer 2014 season. The pastel color palette was spotted on the runways in New York, Paris, Milan and London and has proven to be popular on the streets in spring 2014. Although brights and neons are important for the summer 2014, the pastel color palette is carrying over from spring into summer; and proving to be equally important in the world of color.

Laura Mercier’s “Attitude” nail polish is the perfect pastel blue for the summer 2014 season. This icy blue hue not only blends well with pastels, it offers an almost-white feel when paired with attire in bright or neon hues. This makes it an easy, almost neutral, nail polish color to wear all week long as you change your daily attire from pastels one day, to neon hues the next. Love that!

I tested Laura Mercier’s “Attitude” nail polish with two coats of color and one base coat; no top coat. The nail polish was incredibly chip resistant even though I did some heavy housecleaning during the week without wearing gloves. “Attitude” by Laura Mercier did not chip during the week I wore the nail polish. This is always a plus, because in the summer months, we are a little bit more active. Having chip resistant nail polish is very important!

Laura Mercier’s “Attitude” nail polish is part of Laura Mercier’s limited edition summer 2014 beauty collection. “Attitude” by Laura Mercier can be found online here and here.