Handbags

Oceanic hues and a Hayden Hartnett handbag

 in Bay Area Fashion / Handbags  tagged blue / cobalt / hayden hartnett / hobos / outfits / shoulder bags / summer 2013 by

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Cobalt blue. It is a favorite hue of designers year after year, and for 2013 is appears to be more important than ever. While this vibrant hue was spotted all over the spring/summer 2013 runways, cobalt blue dominated the recent resort 2014 runways; proving this is the ultimate color to invest in right now.

Since cobalt blue is important this year, and into next year, it is a great color to have in your wardrobe. Cobalt blue not only offers a pop of color to neutral ensembles; the color is almost neutral itself, and blends well with almost any color group. This make it the perfect hue for a handbag since we all need a purse we can wear everyday which blends well with the majority of our wardrobes.

This beautiful handbag featured in today’s article is a bright, cobalt blue shoulder bag from fabulous handbag designer Hayden-Hartnett. Hayden-Hartnett makes perfect handbags for everyday wear. They have a wide variety of daytime clutches, roomy tote bags, work bags, cross body bags, satchels, shoulder bags and more! The entire collection features usable pockets in the interior, and on some styles the exterior, which are handy for keeping everything organized. Love that!

I am in love with my Hayden-Hartnett handbag. In addition to its’ vibrant, cobalt blue hue, the pockets are great for keeping my belongings where I can find them! The leather is soft and the handbag is comfortable to wear; not to mention lightweight!

There are a wide variety of handbags, which are perfect for summer, and into next year, on the Hayden-Hartnett website right now. The sale section also has beautiful blues, yellows and greens! These are three important colors moving into 2014. Perfect investment!

To view Hayden-Hartnett’s handbag collection, please visit HaydenHartnett.com.

Outfit details:
Handbag: c/o Hayden Hartnett (on sale!)
Necklace: Zara (similar here, here and here.)
Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Gentle Monica”
Dress: Theory (past season) similar here and here.
Square brass link bracelet: c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS for 15% off)
Leather wrap bracelet: Tory Burch
Nail Polish: Chanel Bel-Argus
Shoes: Prada (on sale!)
Toe nail polish: Chanel Fracas

What you cannot see:
Fragrance: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “The One Desire“

Photos: Bay Area Fashionista 2013©

Beach bags for summer 2013

 in Handbags / Trends  tagged beach / summer 2013 / totes by

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Photo: Furla handbag from the Santana Row spring fashion show runway. Similar style online here-and it is on sale!

Summer is upon us! This means it is time to find the perfect beach tote which will work not only at the beach, but will look fabulous and “hot-off-the-runway” poolside too!
Although bright colors are hot right now, there is a slight trend towards calmer hues and neutral tones. Perhaps Fashionistas on the street are becoming tired of all the bright eye candy?
For the summer of 2013, look for beach totes with stripes and neutral colors. Designers are showing shades of tan, black and white spruced up with navy, blue, red, yellow and orange touches. Of course, colors are hot this season, so bright pink, cobalt and green beach bags work too!
I found a few fabulous beach totes around the web which will cart everything a fashion-savvy girl needs to the beach, the pool or for a weekend getaway. All of these fabulous tote bags are assembled into the shopping widget below. Hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

Metallics, printed jeans and studs

 in Bay Area Fashion / Handbags / Shopping  tagged circle and square sf / dareen hakim / outfits / spring 2013 / totes by

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Photos: Top; Royal Underground (past season), Jeans; 7 for all Mankind (past season), Handbag; Dareen Hakim c/o Circle and Square SF, Earrings; David Yurman similar here, Bracelet with watch; David Yurman similar here, Silver Bangles; c/o Twisted Silver (Code INSIDERS for 15% off), Leather wrap bracelet; Tory Burch, Shoes; Valentino

Photo credit: Rob/Bay Area Fashionista 2013©

Metallics have been huge for the past few seasons and are showing no sign of slowing down as we head into summer, fall and winter. Printed jeans and studs are also two trends which were hot on the fall/winter 2013/2014 runways. With all of these runway trends popular on the street, it is fun to mix and match them together for a personal touch!

I especially love this edgy tote bag by Dareen Hakim from Circle & Square SF. It has a pewter, metallic finish which works well both during the day and for evening occasions. The tote bag is roomy yet lightweight which is always a plus! Since pewter is darker than silver, this tote bag will work well as we move into the fall/winter season. Love that! I am all about investment dressing