Bay Area Fashion


Bracha in San Carlos is a hidden gem!

San Carlos, California has a hidden gem! On Laurel Street in San Carlos’s shopping district, there is a boutique owned by designer Victoria Bracha which not only carries her own original designs, the shop is jam-packed with several brands and designers! Bracha not only carries hard-to-find brands and Victoria Bracha’s apparel, the boutique is stocked with handbags, jewelry and accessories! Love this!

I am absolutely smitten with Bracha. The boutique has so many unique designs; it is a refreshing change from the common styles we find at the mall. Does anyone really want to look like everyone else and show up at a party or event wearing the same thing as the girl standing next to them? I think not.

At Bracha there are so many unique styles which reflect the current season’s color palette and runway trends. Bracha is stocked with bright colors, prints, lace, black/white ensembles and a little touch of rocker-chic. Here are a few snap-shots from inside Bracha showcasing the boutique’s current summer stock. There is a black dress with a floral print calling my name! And the wish list grows. . .

Watch for a couple of outfit posts here on Bay Area Fashionista next week featuring attire from Bracha!

To learn more about local designer Victoria Bracha, please visit VictoriaBracha.com. To keep up with Bracha, join them on Facebook and Twitter! If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to stop in and check out all of the fabulous attire and accessories! If you see something in this article, or on their Facebook page you love, and you are not local, feel free to call the shop to inquire! Bracha’s phone number is 1-650-620-9900.

Bracha is located at 654 Laurel Street in San Carlos. If you stop by on a busy day, there is a huge parking lot in the back of the store with plenty of parking; and shade! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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All photos feature merchandise from Bracha in San Carlos.
Photo credit: Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista 2013©


Berry hues + Rose Royce jeans

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Last week I posted about a fabulous new denim company; Rose Royce Clothing. This amazing new designer denim brand makes fabulous jeans which fit right, are soft, comfortable and have unique stiches and details. The floral buttons are my favorite touch! Every style of Rose Royce jeans has a different pocket design which makes it easy to own multiple pairs; no two look alike yet they all have the same fabulous fit! Love that!

In these photos I am wearing Rose Royce’s bootcut “Jessalyn” pants. I love how they fit and I love the details on the pockets, as well as the hem. Amazing!

As part of Rose Royce’s launch, they are holding a blogger contest! If you like how I styled my Rose Royce “Jessalyn” jeans, please vote for me by liking my photo! The contest is on Rose Royce’s Facebook Page and can be found by clicking here. Don’t forget to “like” Rose Royce on Facebook too! Thank you so much for your support, and if you buy the jeans, enjoy them!

Outfit details:
Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS for 15% off)
Blouse: Milly for Banana Republic
Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “60’s Pink
Jeans: c/o Rose Royce
Handbag: Chanel (past season) I also love these other purple handbags, herehere and here.
Bracelets: Tory Burch and c/o Twisted Silver.
Nail Polish: Chanel Alchimie
Shoes: Camilla Skovgaard
Toe Nail Polish: Chanel Fracas

What you cannot see:
Fragrance: Bond No. 9


Tweet Tweet!

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Tweet Tweet! That is the fabulous new necklace from famed Bay Area jeweler Twisted Silver. This beautiful new necklace features a vintage charm circa 1980’s which evokes a “nature” vibe and instantly put a smile on my face.

The “Tweet” necklace from Twisted Silver is a perfect, golden brass pendant on a petite, 17″ bead chain which is easy to wear with almost any neckline this summer 2013 season. The “Tweet” necklace also blends well with the current trend towards smaller, more petite jewelry we saw in the fall/winter 2013/2014 runway collections around the globe. I also envision the “Tweet” necklace as the perfect way to spice up a turtleneck during the fall and winter seasons. Love this!

Twisted Silver’s “Tweet” necklace is priced at $40 and can be found online at Twisted-Silver.com. Use coupon code INSIDERS for a 15% discount. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

Outfit details:
Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver
Top: Banana Republic
Necklace: “Tweet” necklace c/o Twisted Silver
Lipstick: “60’s Pink” c/o Laura Mercier
Shorts: Milly for Banana Republic.
Handbag: c/o Hayden-Hartnett (on sale!!)
Bracelets: JCrew and Tory Burch
Wedges: c/o Naya Shoes (spring 2012) similar style here and here
Nail Polish: Chanel Paparazzi
Toe Nail Polish: Chanel Fracas

What you cannot see:
Fragrance: Bond No. 9

Photos: Bay Area Fashionista 2013©