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Rebecca Minkoff fall/winter 2014/2015 New York Fashion Week

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Photos: Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista 2014©

Rebecca Minkoff showed her fall/winter 2014/2015 collection at New York Fashion Week yesterday and it was full of the perfect pieces for fall! The color palette was simple offering neutrals, black, shades of blue and splashes of classic red. Minkoff’s philosophy for fall 2014 was introducing the “notion of modern practicality, opting for a simpler, more understated approach to dressing.  With an emphasis on clean lines, and harmonious separates.”

I feel in love with the entire handbag collection which was classic yet modern. The perfect investment worthy red handbags graced the runway paired with neutral, cool weather coats offered the ultimate silhouette of timeless sophistication. In the above photos I feature my favorite looks from the runway; and the blue coat, and red handbag I plan to buy when they hit store shelves!

The bottom photo features singer AlunaGeorge who sang throughout the runway show. Her voice was clean and beautiful; exactly like Rebecca Minkoff’s fall/winter 2014/2015 collection. 

To see the entire show, please watch the press video below. What was your favorite piece on the Rebecca Minkoff runway?

Pop of pink

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Photos: Earrings: Margaret Elizabeth / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Amethyst“ / Shirt: Ace Delivery (Similar here SAVE or SPLURGE) / Tank Top: Mossimo / Bracelets: Margaret Elizabeth bangle, cuff / Dark Blue Bangle: Ippolita (silver version here) / Cuff with Watch: c/o Gorjana / Jeans: Gap / Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff / Belt: C. Wonder belt, buckle / Boots: Michael Kors / Nail Polish: Chanel Tapage

The San Francisco Bay Area has been enjoying drought weather this winter season. Not that we enjoy a drought, we need water! But, it is nice to be able to leave the heater turned off and bask in temperatures hovering between 60 and 73 degrees! Due to this spring-like weather pattern, I am craving a spring-like wardrobe! Of course, January is when all the bills from December arrive in the mail, therefore, it really is not a great month to start going crazy at the mall by buying everything that is spring! So, to add one small bit of spring-like sunshine to my dark winter wardrobe, I bought this bright pink tote from Rebecca Minkoff’s spring 2014 collection!

I love this tote. Not only is it a bright, cheery pink, the hue blends well with my vast array of blue, green and purple apparel. Love that! To make the tote an even better purchase, it is made from saffiano leather which is incredibly durable. It is so durable, if I happen to get caught in a rainstorm, (<cough cough> if it ever rains!), my tote will survive the watery skies.

Are you starting to crave the spring season? If so, how are you incorporating it into your current wardrobe?

Trend of the moment: black metal

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One of the big trends to come out of Paris and Milan is the black metal trend. Over the past few years we have seen a big uptick in non-traditional colored metals used in jewelry. One of the popular colored metals in fine jewelry has been black. While this may not seem like an odd color for metal, being that iron is often black, it is not a traditional metal color for jewelry. David Yurman even used blackened silver in his special “Ice” collection for Neiman Marcus several years ago.

As we entered 2013, designers began to use black on items such as handbags and shoes in lieu of traditional yellow, silver or rose-gold metals. The black metal hardware used in accessories offered an edgy yet understated look to luxurious items such as Chanel’s “So Black” classic flap handbag and Valentino’s “Rockstud” handbags and shoes.

With the uptick in black metal being used in accessories, more designers and brands are starting to use black metal in their pieces as an alternative to traditional metals. While black metal will never replace gold, silver or rose-gold metals, it is definitely enjoying its’ place in the accessory spotlight at the moment. It may even be possible that black metal becomes a quiet classic in the accessories hardware department; and possibly in the jewelry department too!

What are your thoughts on black metal? Is this a trend you enjoy wearing? Do you envision it becoming classic over time?

Black metal accessories from around the web: