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Santana Row Fall 2013 Style Stroll

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Thank you to everyone who came out on September 14, 2013 for the Santana Row Style Stroll! The event was a huge success and raised much-needed funds for the Junior League of San Jose. It was really fun meeting so many of you and talking about the fall trends!
I was stationed as a Guest Stylist at Cole Haan which has a fabulous selection of on-trend accessories for fall 2013 including leopard print handbags and pointed toe pumps! If you were unable to attend the Style Stroll at Santana Row last Saturday, please try to stop by the Cole Haan store soon! They have an amazing selection of shoes and handbags; as well as the perfect flats for everyday!
A few of my picks from Cole Haan’s fall collection are below. Thank you for supporting the Junior League of San Jose at the Santana Row Style Stroll!

My outfit details: Necklace: Stella & Dot / Dress: Diane Von Furstenburg / Cuff: A.V. Max NYC / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Myth” / Shoes: Valentino / Nail Polish: Chanel Alchemie / Handbag: Chloe

Around Lincoln Center at New York Fashion Week spring/summer 2014

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Photos from top:

1) There it is! The entrance to the press tent.

2) The Style Network’s “Style Lounge: Styled to Rock” This is where we loved to sit down when we needed to rest our tired feet. It was the THE most fabulous lounge inside the press tent. Rita is wearing a fabulous pair of jeans by 7 for all mankind. Online here.

3) The chandelier inside the Style Lounge. I would love to have this inside my home. A girl can dream. . .

4) Rita, myself and Katie at our favorite rest spot. My outfit details here. Katie is wearing a Diane Von Furstenberg dress and Valentino heels.

5) Papyrus lounge. The stationary brand was giving out fabulous and fashionable cards. They also allowed you to fill out a card to be mailed by Papyrus, for free! In this photo Katie writes and sends a card to a friend. Hello from New York!

6) Close-up of the Papyrus centerpiece. Love!

7) Katie’s shoes. Valentino Rockstuds were quite popular at New York Fashion Week. We saw the shoe style on several fashionable women’s feet in a variety of colors. Black was the most popular. Rockstuds are very of-the-moment. Love!

8) Show monitors. There were two monitors side-by-side which announced the next show. Underneath the monitors were computers where invited guests and press check in for each show.

9) The first thing you see when you enter the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week tent. A constant runway show, marble façade and behind the façade, a beautiful Mercedes Benz!

10) Katie and I on the stairs leaving the tent. We were amused at all the people who stand there watching everyone as they enter and exit the tent. There were people doing this from morning until night. Interesting. . .

Photos: Cathy, Rita and Katie/Bay Area Fashionista 2013©

Santana Row spring fashion show: wearing Calypso St. Barth

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The Santana Row fashion show took place on June 1, 2013 and I was honored to wear a gifted outfit from the Row’s newest, chicest retailer, Calypso St. Barth. This amazing shop features clothing and accessories which take their inspiration from the island paradise. Coincidentally, we have such warm weather here in the San Francisco Bay Area, the clothing and accessories from Calypso St. Barth work perfectly with our climate and “California Casual” style. They even feature lightweight cashmere cardigans which are chic and perfect for when the fog rolls in! I have my eye on this one.

The clothing is made from lightweight, high quality and breathable materials including silk, linen and cotton. There are also items from local designers and products with a charitable cause.

I have already washed the skirt and top and they held up well. Both pieces look brand new; as if they had never been washed! Love that! As someone who values high quality fabrics and construction, I am thrilled to have Calypso St. Barth so close to my house. I have also purchased a few pieces from the store and cannot wait to wear them! If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, there is a Calypso St. Bath store at Larkspur Landing, Stanford Shopping Center and of course, Santana Row! If you are not local, please visit CalypsoStBarth.com and you can either shop online or find a store in your area. You will love their boutique!

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Outfit details:

Top: c/o Calypso St. Barth. (currently on sale + 50%!!!)
Skirt: c/o Calypso St. Barth in “coal”
Shoes: Valentino. Color not available, similar here.
Bracelet: c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS for 15% off)
Rings: John Hardy and Tiffany.
Necklace: Ippolita Mint green not online, similar here.
Earrings: Ippolita. Mint green not online, similar here.
Nail Polish: Chanel Bel-Argus
Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Gentle Monica”

What you cannot see:

Fragrance: Bond No. 9 “Chinatown”
Handbag: Chanel Grand ShoppingTote “GST” black with silver hardware. Past season. Similar here.

Photos: Bay Area Fashionista 2013©