Events


Santana Row Beauty Bash spring 2013

Santana Row held their premiere Beauty Bash on April 24, 2013 and it was a smash hit! The sold-out event raised way over $1000 for charity organization Career Closet and attracted a large crowd of shoppers. Guests of the event were treated to mini-spa treatments, delicious bites from Santana Row’s popular restaurants, wine tasting from Saratoga’s Mountain Winery and guest appearances from local editors and stylists!

Here are a few snapshots from the event. The photos are mainly from Ted Baker since that is where I was stationed as a guest editor. If you missed Santana Row’s first Beauty Bash, stay tuned for the next one and make sure you snap up tickets!

For more information on Santana Row, please visit SantanaRow.com. For more information on Ted Baker, please visit TedBaker.com.

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Photos from top: 1) Ted Baker store front; 2) Beauty Bash guests Rose and Joji enjoying the party, spa treatments and shopping; 3) pink merchandise-perfect for spring/summer-at Ted Baker; 4) Mountain Winery; 5) Burke Williams Spa setting up to give out mini-spa treatments; on-trend clutches from Ted Baker; 6 & 7) food from Straits Cafe; 8) guest Editor/Stylist Rommellyn from The Stunning Post showing off her spring/summer picks from The Flying Lizard; 9) Santana Row wine glass and Beauty Bash program; 10) a fabulous, color blocked shoe on display at Ted Baker Santana Row.

Photos: Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista 2013©


Madewell Santana Row grand opening party

Madewell opened their new store front on April 23, 2013 at Santana Row in San Jose, California with a grand opening celebration! Shoppers were treated to champagne, a live DJ and of course, shopping! The new store has a fabulous collection of casual, summer essentials including dresses, a denim bar, bright colors, mint green, pointed toe skimmers, a little bit of leopard print and summer’s new, hot trend; denim on denim. (watch for an article next week on this trend!)

Here are a few snapshots from the grand opening celebration at Santana Row’s newest hotspot; Madewell! Don’t forget to stop by the new store and check it out!

If you are not local to the San Francisco Bay Area, feel free to check out Madewell’s fabulous collection online at Madewell.com. Happy shopping, enjoy the photos, and stay fabulous 

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Photos: Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista 2013©


American Heart Association: National Walking Day

In our modern society, we drive to the bus stop, we drive to the train station, we drive to work, we drive to school-well, you get the picture  One hundred years ago, everyone walked everywhere. Nowadays, everyone drives, gets driven, or finds a passive way to travel from one place to another.

Humans were meant to walk. Our bodies need to walk; it helps us stay healthy and active. Walking also reduces the risk of heart disease and helps to maintain cardiovascular health. So, to remind ourselves and society how important it is to walk, ditch the vehicle and walk today!

The American Heart Association’s National Walking Day is a fabulous way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather, breath in some fresh air and get healthy. In honor of National Walking Day, everyone is encouraged to wear sneakers or walking shoes and leave the car keys at home. If you must drive, take a 30 minute walk today not only for yourself, but to help raise awareness about the importance of physical activity. Love this!

Tell your friends, family members, co-workers, neighbors-everyone! Spread the word! Today is the day to wear sneakers and go outside for a fabulous walk! Now step away from the computer and/or mobile device and go outside and take a walk! 

To learn more about the importance of walking, National Walking Day and heart disease, please visit  StartWalkingNow.org