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Breezy eyelet skirt

June 8, 2015 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion tagged banana republic / casual style / mansur gavriel / outfits / stuart weitzman / summer 2015 by Bay Area Fashionista

Pictured: Earrings: Kendra Scott / Sunglasses: Prada / Lipstick: Chanel 487 Amorosa / Top: BCBG (old, also love this one) / Jacket: AG / Necklace: Vince (old, also love this one) / Skirt: Banana Republic / Nail Polish: Chanel Lavanda / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel / Shoes: Stuart Weitzman

I love a breezy skirt for warm, summer days. Since June is here, I have trying to wear my summer wardrobe, despite the fog. When I bought this skirt, I needed to wear it ASAP! This skirt not only offers lightweight fabric, and a breezy silhouette, it has a pretty, eyelet design around the scarf-like hem. Love that!

The fog the past couple of weeks has been unreal. To combat the cold, I have been topping off my summer wardrobe with this denim jacket. It is a must-have in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have always owned a denim jacket; ever since I was in middle school! Denim is the right weight for foggy days in the spring, summer, and fall. I really think it would be difficult to live without a denim jacket! There is no viable alternative for casual, cool, foggy days.

Have you been trying to wear your summer wardrobe these past couple of weeks? Or have you been sticking to your early spring clothing?

*If you are interested in ordering the skirt, I am 5’4″ and wearing a size 6. You can see where the hemline hits me, versus the model.

Father’s Day Gift Guide to Santana Row 2015

June 5, 2015 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion / Men's Fashion tagged bonobos / donald j pliner / fathers day / Holiday Gift Guide 2015 / holiday gift ideas / holidays 2015 / orvis / santana row / sporting goods / tommy bahama by Bay Area Fashionista

Father’s Day is almost here! This means it is time to find that special gift for Dad. Santana Row is the perfect place to find that special present to give to Dad on Father’s Day. The Row is filled with fabulous shops appealing to men of all tastes. Is Dad outdoorsy? The Row has Orvis for him! Does Dad have classic style? Why not try Brooks Brother’s! Is Dad always preparing for his next vacation, or at least dreaming about it? Tommy Bahama is the place for him! Does Dad enjoy fancy footwear? Donald J Pliner is the perfect place to find him a gift! Perhaps Dad needs new golf attire, or casual clothing. Then Bonobos is the place to find him a gift for Father’s Day. Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg. There is much, much more at Santana Row!

Father’s Day is not just about gift giving, it is also about celebrating the fabulous things Dad does everyday! Why not give him a break from mowing the front lawn or tending to the BBQ, and take him out for a steak! LB Steak is a great place to treat Dad to a delicious, relaxing meal on his special day. If Dad is vegetarian, why not treat him to Veggie Grill or a plate of pasta with Marinara sauce from Maggiano’s!

While you decide where to make reservations for Dad and your family on Father’s Day, here are a few of my favorite gift ideas from Santana Row:

Bonobos

Bonobos has a fabulous “bricks and clicks” concept where you can see merchandise in-person, and shop the collection online. The store has everything Dad needs for life. There is a large selection of work attire, casual attire, and “Maide” which is a collection of golf clothing. The quality is high, and Dad will love it.

To learn more about Bonobos, please visit the shop on Santana Row or visit them online at bonobos.com.

Donald J Pliner

Donald J Pliner has an amazing selection of shoes which will wrap Dad’s tired feet in comfort, and cutting-edge style. There are shoes to suit every Dad’s own personal style at Donald J Pliner; from conservative loafers, to edgy, rock n’ roll high tops. Dad’s feet will thank you.

To learn more about Donald J Pliner and find the perfect gift for Dad, please visit Donald J Pliner at Santana Row or online at donaldjpliner.com.

Orvis

Does Dad like fishing? Of course he does! Orvis is the perfect place to find his gift for Father’s Day. They have everything a fisherman needs to have the perfect day fishing. My husband is eyeing the fishing rods. They are quite impressive!

To find the perfect gift for Dad at Orvis, please visit the shop at Santana Row or online at orvis.com.

Tommy Bahama

Does Dad need a vacation? Or at least feel like he is on one? Then Tommy Bahama is the perfect place to find the ideal gift for Dad this Father’s Day! The shop is stocked with vacation attire, tee-shirts with goofy sayings, table games, beach attire, and more! There is even a portable backyard cooler which can go to the beach, a park, or anywhere the party takes Dad. He will love the gift of leisure!

To find Dad’s vacation mojo, please visit Tommy Bahama at Santana Row or online at tommybahama.com.

If you still cannot decide what to get Dad for Father’s Day because there are simply too many fabulous gift ideas to choose from, why not give Dad a gift card to Santana Row! This way he can choose where to spend his Father’s Day dollars. Gift Cards to Santana Row can be purchased at the Concierge located at Santana Row.

To learn more about Santana Row, please visit SantanaRow.com.

Happy Father’s Day!

*Sponsored by Santana Row. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Givenchy Antigona Sugar small review

June 4, 2015 in General Fashion / Handbags tagged classic style / givenchy / handbag reviews / investment dressing / satchels by Bay Area Fashionista

Pictured: Givenchy Antigona Sugar in size small. iPhone cover online here.

The Givenchy Antigona is one of my favorite handbags of all time. So, I am thrilled to review the Givenchy Antigona in Sugar leather, size small, for you!

The Givenchy Antigona satchel is considered a classic, doctor bag style satchel. It has an east/west silhouette with a roomy interior. The sides are wide; allowing the handbag to be larger inside than it appears from the outside.

Givenchy has designed the Antigona in several sizes. The smallest size is the mini, which is a cross-body style that fits perfectly into the current mini-satchel trend. The next size up is the small. This is the size I own. The interior easily fits a paperback novel, an iPad mini, a wallet, keys, lipstick, smart phone, and more! I wore my small Antigona to fashion week last February and my DSLR camera fit nicely inside, along with my wallet, phone, keys, gloves, and knit beanie! It definitely is bigger inside than it seems on paper! The next size up is the medium. This is a larger version of the Antigona which is ideal for someone who needs more space than what I described the small size offers.

Givenchy’s Antigona features two top handles which are easy to wear on the forearm or handheld. There is also a detachable shoulder strap which is ideal for short periods of time. Since the handbag is rounded, and the strap is short, the handles end up getting in the way when it is worn as a shoulder bag. I only use the strap when I need both hands, or if I need to be able to run after one of my kids, or a taxi. I find the easiest way to carry the bag is by hand; but I also wear it on my forearm about 30% of the time.

The sugar leather is soft and pebbled. This leather is fabulous! I was caught in the snow in New York and the handbag didn’t show any signs of moisture. I also wear the bag when I am with my kids at the park, and other child-related activities. The leather does not show any scratches. It is as strong as pebbled leather, or saffiano leather. Love it!

The top handles on the Givenchy Antigona are extremely strong. When I was in New York, I stuffed my DSLR camera, and many other objects, into the bag. The camera alone has quite a bit of weight to it, and the handbag didn’t sag or show any signs of stress. Perfection!

The interior space of the Givenchy Antigona is nicely made and easy to use. The lining is a thick, strong canvas which can take a beating. There is a roomy zipper pocket on one of the interior, and an open, double pocket on the opposite side. The double pocket has one small opening and one medium sized opening. The medium opening is perfect for my iPhone, and the small pocket is the perfect size for a lipstick, or portable phone charger. These pockets come in very handy while traveling.

Overall, I have zero complaints about my Givenchy Antigona. I would love to own another one in a light neutral color; or maybe a fun seasonal color! If I do purchase a second one, I will stick with the small size and sugar leather. The small size is perfect for my lifestyle, and the sugar leather is strong, and it remains scratch-free from travel; and the wrath of my three children!

Givenchy Antigona Sugar size small rating: five out of five stars! I am in love 🙂

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