Local Designers


Twisted Silver Elegance necklace

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Outfit: Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver / Necklace: c/o Twisted Silver / Blouse: Gap / Handbag: Coach / Bracelets: JCrewTory Burch and c/o Twisted Silver / Skirt: Gap / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Gentle Monica” / Shoes: Christian Louboutin / Nail Polish: Chanel Paparazzi

Twisted Silver has done it again! The fabulous Bay Area jeweler has designed a classic necklace which can be worn casual with denim (as in the above photos) or as the perfect touch to a timeless, little black dress. Love this!

The “Elegance” necklace by Twisted Silver is made from vintage crystal and glass beads on an antiqued brass chain. The vintage beads feature soft shades of bluish-grey, amber, green and white. This allows the “Elegance” necklace by Twisted Silver to easily pair with any of fall 2013’s color trends as well color trends in future seasons.

I adore this classic necklace and find it is the perfect way to spice up a casual, weekend look. When the fall season hits, I plan on wearing the “Elegance” necklace from Twisted Silver with dressier looks and tailored pieces. Love it!

Twisted Silver’s “Elegance” necklace can be found online at Twisted-Silver.com. Use coupon code INSIDERS for a 15% discount on your purchase. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

Photos: Bay Area Fashionista 2013©


Meow! A little Marissa Del Rosario love

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I am a huge fan of anything born in the Bay Area. But in the case of San Jose based designer Marissa Del Rosario, she could be based anywhere in the universe and I would still be a huge fan. This fabulous Bay Area designer has created an amazing line of accessories which are chic and timeless. Love that!

I was thrilled when Marissa Del Rosario sent me the beautiful bracelet featured in these photos. The strong, edgy chain combined with the classic leopard print details caught my eye immediately and I knew this bracelet would be in my wardrobe forever. The bracelet is extremely high quality, and knowing it was designed by a local designer makes me crave even more pieces from Marissa Del Rosario’s line. I cannot wait to wear this bracelet with more outfits in the months to come!

Please take some time to check out her website at MarissaDelRosario.com and view her collection. I am currently coveting her belts; and more of her bracelets! What is your favorite piece from the line?

Outfit details:
Top: Piperlime
Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver
Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Gentle Monica
Belt: Prada
Bracelet (right arm): c/o Marissa Del Rosario
Bracelets (left arm): Tory BurchJCrew
Handbag: Chloe
Jeans: Gap
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik (not online) similar style here.
Nail Polish: Chanel Paparazzi

Photos: Rob/Bay Area Fashionista 2013©


Transitioning with Eclection

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There is something about the month of August which always makes me want to ditch my summer wardrobe and move right into fall. Unfortunately, this is a little difficult to do in the San Francisco Bay Area. After all, our summer weather continues into late October; and sometimes early November! To solve this wardrobe dilemma, I look for color combinations which evoke an autumn feel yet can still pass for “normal” in August.

I was really excited when I first saw the new “Eclection” collection from Twisted Silver for late summer. The necklace and earrings offer the current trend towards smaller jewelry for fall 2013 in a transitional color palette! It is like Twisted Silver read my mind! Love them!

The beautiful “Eclection” collection from Twisted Silver features an eclectic combination of vintage crystal, glass pearls and brass. The colors on the “Eclection” collection include pale blue, pale amber, pearl and a pop of fall 2013’s hottest hue; red! Love that!

Twisted Silver’s new “Eclection” collection completes my transitional look from summer into fall through both colors and scale. I cannot wait to wear this collection through fall!

The new “Eclection” collection from Twisted Silver is online now at Twisted-Silver.com. Use coupon code INSIDERS for a 15% discount. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

Outfit details:
Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver
Sweater: Hinge (past season) similar here
Necklace: c/o Twisted Silver
Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabanna “Gentle Monica
Belt: Gap
Jeans: Gap (on sale!)
Bracelets: JCrew and Tory Burch
Nail Polish: Chanel Paparazzi
Shoes: Cole Haan (past season) similar here
Handbag: Chanel, similar here

Photos: Bay Area Fashionista 2013©