Shoes


Summer 2014 trends: booties are back

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One of the biggest trends in shoes for the summer 2014 season is the bootie. That’s right! Warm weather booties are back; so if you have a pair from a past season, pull them out of your closet and add them back into rotation!

Booties did not dominate the runways in New York, London, Paris or Milan for the spring/summer 2014 season, rather, they have enjoyed continued popularity on the streets. The open-toe, summer bootie has enjoyed popularity for a few years on the streets. For spring and summer 2014, the open toe bootie is flying off of store shelves and onto fashionable feet on the streets. 

The spring/summer bootie has not really changed much over the past few years. The shoe style still offers an open toe and may or may not feature a slingback or ankle strap with exposed heel. The color palette has remained unchanged over the seasons. Popular hues continue to be neutrals, black and white. We are still seeing color blocked black/white open toe booties for spring and summer too!

The fabrications on open toe booties for spring and summer 2014 offer a wide variety. In addition to traditional leather we are seeing suede (normally a cool weather fabric), faux leathers, laser cut fabrications and PVC.

Being that the open toe bootie has not changed much for the spring/summer 2014 season from past years, it is an easy trend to wear if you have worn it in a recent season. I love being able to shop my closet instead of spending money, don’t you!?

Open toe booties are being shown with the hottest trends from the spring and summer 2014 runways. Open toe booties can be worn with boyfriends jeans, midi-skirts or dresses, scuba skirts, a-line skirts, pencil skirts, and the seasons’ newest short length; the Bermuda short. Although open toe booties usually hit at the ankle, the silhouette is very “of-the-moment,” so wearing them with shorts, skirts and jeans looks modern and perfect for the spring and summer 2014 seasons.

If you find booties and ankle straps are not flattering on your leg, try a light color such as beige, pastel pink or light tan. These hues should not cut off your leg and allow them to look elongated; allowing you to rock this trend! Love that!

If you have the perfect pair of open toe booties in your closet, you are all set! If not, here are a few fabulous open toe booties for the summer 2014 season I found around the web. I hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉


Shoe Selfie with Ross

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 Shoes: c/o Ross (brand/designer is top secret! But I assure you, it is fabulous!!!)

Do you love shoes? Do you love getting a great deal on shoes? Of course you said yes to these two questions! I sure did 😉 That is why I am thrilled to partner with Ross Stores and their #ShoeSelfie contest.

That’s right! Ross Stores is holding a #ShoeSelfie contest where you can snap a picture of your shoes, selfie style of course, and upload it to the Ross Stores Facebook page via their contest tab, which is right here. By entering the #ShoeSelfie contest at Ross, you are entered to win a fabulous grand prize! There will be additional prizes awarded including a $500 gift card, $300 gift card, $100 gift card and a $50 gift card each week during the contest! Love that!

Make sure you “like” Ross on Facebook and visit RossStores.com to find a location near you.

*This post was brought to you by Ross Stores. All opinions are my own. 


C Wonder Santana Row shopping party

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On Thursday, April 3, 2014 I hosted a shopping party at the C Wonder store at Santana Row. C Wonder provided lemonade and treats as well as a festive atmosphere which helped make the party a success. It was so much fun being able to meet readers and bloggers I have met virtually on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. I feel like I have so many new friends!!

The C Wonder store was stocked with fabulous clothing and accessories for the spring season. There were sale items which were 40%-50% off and all of the full-price merchandise in the store was 20% off for the party! Loved that! Everyone made amazing purchases with the discounts including spring sweaters, home decor, jewelry, tech gear and more!

Thank you to everyone who came out for the party and I look forward to seeing you again! Thank you to everyone who supported the event virtually through social media. Without you, there would not be a Bay Area Fashionista blogzine! Thank you!!!

If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, make sure you stop into the Santana Row C Wonder store. They have a large selection of gift items which would be perfect for Mother’s Day! If you do not live in the Bay Area, please check out their website for great spring merchandise and an array of gift items! C Wonder can be found at cwonder.com.

Photos:

1) Beautiful spring home decor. I am in love with the blue pillow!

2) Perfect spring drivers for spring. I love the colors!

3) This sweater and handbag are to-die-for!

4) Monogram gift ideas!

5) Lemonade and sweet treats! Yum!

6) Rita, Lauren and Joji shopping and having fun at the event.

7) A sneak peek at summer merchandise which has not hit the sales floor yet. Exclusive to the party and 20% off for the event!

8) I need these shoes in my life! (they are on sale!)

9) A skirt and handbag I am eyeing. Everyone on Facebook loved them too!

10) A fabulous necklace!

11) Stacking bracelets from left: one, two, three

12) New local blogger friends who shopped and had fun at the event! From left: me, Simply Sumptuous, FashionCHICsta, Looks I Love and Simply Sumptuous.

My favorites from C Wonder: