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JCrew Factory Store at Westgate Shopping Center

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion / Shopping  tagged jcrew / jcrew factory / local shops / spring 2015 / westgate by

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If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, you may be aware that a new JCrew Factory Store has opened up at Westgate Mall in the West San Jose area of the South Bay. If you are unaware, let me just tell you, it is amazing! 

JCrew is a fabulous destination for Fashionistas living in Silicon Valley. The company’s style offers casual and corporate casual looks which are ideal for our lifestyle here in Northern California. Everything inside the JCrew Factory Store at Westgate Shopping Center is perfect for the office and for casual weekends. Love that!

When I found out a new JCrew Factory Store opened at Westgate Shopping Center, I was thrilled! Westgate is a shopping center I shop at multiple times per week. The mall includes a Target, Nordstrom Rack, Michael’s, Smashburger, Sushi Boat and more! My kids love shopping at Justice and having lunch at Sushi Boat; it is a frequent event! I am really excited to add JCrew Factory Store to our frequent shopping excursions at Westgate. It fits perfectly into my personal style!

The store is filled with spring merchandise as well as good items for transitioning from winter into spring here in the Bay Area. I loved the puffer vests on display in the back of the store which are perfect for transitioning from winter into spring. There was also a huge selection of necklaces and shoes which will take any outfit from ordinary to extraordinary!

I found myself reaching for nautical inspired looks which I know will be perfect to wear this spring. I loved everything I tried on and cannot wait to show you what I came home with! Stay tuned for an upcoming outfit post with the look I found at the JCrew Factory Store at Westgate Shopping Center! My daughter loved the store too, she came home with a headband!

Don’t forget to pop into the new JCrew Factory Store at Westgate Shopping Center to see all the fabulous looks they have to wear now and into spring! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

To learn more about Westgate Shopping Center, please visit shopwestgatecenter.com. 

To learn more about JCrew Factory Store, please visit jcrewfactory.com

*Brought to you by Federal Reality. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide to Santana Row

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion / Shopping  tagged holiday gift ideas / holidays 2015 / santana row / spring 2015 / valentines day by

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching; this means it is the perfect time to find that special somethin’ somethin’ for your special someone! Instead of boring chocolates and flowers, head over to Santana Row for a creative gift he or she will cherish.

I have found a few fabulous gift ideas from Santana Row which are sure to to make your special someone swoon on Valentine’s Day!

Here are my Valentine’s Day gift ideas from Santana Row:

Bonobos

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Bonobos is Santana Row’s newest retailer. In fact, it is an entirely new concept of retail! Bonobos is not your typical retail shop. Instead of walking into the store, glancing at merchandise and casually making a purchase, you make an appointment for a shopping experience unlike any other! That’s right! Make an appointment at Bonobos and you will never wander the mall again. At your appointment, you can enjoy beer, wine and more while you shop! As you shop, you can relax on the in-store sofa and enjoy the company of your shopping companions. It’s all about YOU!

After you try on clothing and decide on the perfect outfits and/or items for your closet, they will be shipped directly to you! It’s eCommerce like never before! Love that!

To make an appointment, please call 408.701.7969 or visit Bonobos.com

Jest Jewels

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Jest Jewels has a large collection of jewels and accessories which are perfect gifts for Valentine’s Day. Why no give her a statement bracelet she can wear and look at everyday? Or, you can give her a beautiful picture frame with a photo of the two of you together already placed inside! Jest Jewels also has a wide variety of watches to choose from; who doesn’t want a watch for Valentine’s Day!?

To learn more about Jest Jewels, please call 408 249-4800 or visit Jest Jewels at Santana Row.

 Lou & Grey

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Lou & Grey is a hot new shop at Santana Row which features casual clothing, accessories and fabulous gifts! It is the perfect place to find a Valentine’s Day gift for a sibling, relative or good friend. The store is jam-packed with unique gift ideas; you are sure find the perfect gift!

To learn more about Lou & Grey, please visit louandgrey.com or call 408.260.9124

 Paper Source

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Paper Source is the perfect one-stop-shop for Valentine’s Day! Paper Source is filled with gifts for that special someone, siblings, friends, children and more! There is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for anyone at Paper Source. In addition to gifts, Paper Source has a large selection of Valentine’s Day cards; so you can put in writing just how much someone means to you. Love that!

Paper Source can be found at Santana Row. Please PaperSource.com or call 408.241.9000 for more information.

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Why not take your special someone to one of Santana Row’s fabulous restaurants to celebrate your love! A few romantic restaurants at Santana Row include LB Steak and Citrus. For a complete list of restaurants, please click here. During dessert, why not present your special someone with a special surprise; the gift you purchased at Santana Row!

Not sure what to get your loved one for Valentine’s Day? Why not give the gift of choice! Santana Row has gift cards available at the concierge. Please visit SantanaRow.com for more information.

Happy shopping and Happy Valentine’s Day!

*This post has been brought to you by Santana Row. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Shoes trends: socks with comfort sandals

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion / Shoes / Trends  tagged runway trends / sandals / spring 2015 / street style trends / summer 2015 by

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Pictured: Vivienne Tam spring/summer 2015 runway. Model wearing thin socks with comfort sandals. 

First, street style aficionado’s were spotted wearing comfort sandals; especially Birkenstocks! Then, these same style mavens were spotted pairing socks with their comfort shoes. Guess what happened next? You guessed it! The street style trend hit the runways and is showing no sign of slowing down as move into the new year.

The hottest trend in footwear right now, and moving into spring/summer 2015, is wearing socks with sandals. The socks can be thick, thin, nylon or cotton; whatever tickles your fancy. The sandals are flat and comfortable; often featuring simple straps.

Wearings socks with sandals was a huge trend back in the early 1990’s. Fashionistas across the Bay Area and beyond were spotted wearing mainly Birkenstock’s with socks. As the 1990’s evolved, and fashion-savvy shoe fans decided socks with sandals was a weird thing, socks were only worn with closed toe shoes, boots or athletic shoes. Never with sandals!

Fast forward to 2014 and socks are being spotted on the street with sandals. From the street, the style has gone onto the runways; making socks with sandals a street to runway trend for 2015.

The plus side of the socks with sandals trend, is that sandals can be worn in cold weather. The drawback to the trend is that, well, socks with sandals have their own unique look; let’s leave it at that. 😉

What are your thoughts on the socks with sandals trend? Will you be wearing it this spring?

Socks to wear with sandals:

Sandals to wear with socks: