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Flat sandals for spring 2015

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flat sandals for spring

Pictured: Grey sandals / Brown sandals / Blue sandals / Denim sandals

Flat sandals for spring 2015 are making a big splash this season! As fashion trends toward flats rather than heels, flat sandals for the spring season are offing many options which are on trend. Here are the trends to look for this spring 2015 season in flat sandals:

Gladiator: Gladiator sandals are back. They are being shown in both short and long versions which reach up towards the knee. Gladiator sandals are being shown mainly in neutral hues, pale metallics, and soft whites. Look for ties, wraps, and anything which transports you to ancient Greece.

Denim: Denim shoes are an emerging trend for spring. As denim quietly appears on more than just apparel, shoes are moving to the forefront of fashion as an easy way to rock the denim trend for spring on a day when temperatures are too warm for a pair of jeans. Look for denim sandals with cut outs, ankle tie’s, and in gladiator styles. The color should be a medium “wash” which can easily be worn in the spring and summer seasons.

Flatforms: The flatform is showing no sign of slowing down for the spring season. Look for lug soles, rubber soles, cork soles, and high espadrille styles. Flatforms offer ankle straps and simple styles such as one thick strap across the foot. Look for simple, no-fuss silhouettes in neutral colors which can easily be worn this spring, into summer, and into early fall. And yes, you can wear socks them; after all, designers showed flatforms with socks for fall 2015, so this is a trend worth investing in if you love it!

Birkenstocks and copy-cats: Birkenstocks are still hot for spring 2015 as they are the most authentic way to rock the 1970’s trend in a flat sandal. Not only are Birkenstock sandals a hot trend, many designers have copied the style and are showing their own Birkenstock “inspired” styles for the spring season. Of course, since the original is moderately priced, there really is no reason to go with a copy cat. Be original, wear the original.

I found a few fabulous flat sandal styles around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Chloe Drew shoulder bag | The new “IT” bag for 2015

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chloe drew shoulder bag

Pictured: Chloe Drew shoulder bag in off-white for spring 2015

There is a new IT bag in town! The Chloe Drew is what’s hot on the street for 2015.

Spotted on the shoulders of fashion insiders, influencers, socialites, and more at fashion week in New York, Paris, London, and Milan, the Chloe Drew has made quite a splash. Despite being around for a couple of seasons already, the Chloe Drew has come out of its’ shell for spring 2015 and has exploded as the only shoulder bag worth dropping a dime on for 2015.

This beautiful shoulder bag is made in Italy and comes in three sizes; medium, small, and mini. The clutch version does not count. 😉

The Chloe Drew is popular in any variation the iconic design house has put out there. It has been spotted on fashionable shoulders in color blocking, leopard print, and solid hues. Any color does the trick when it comes to this “IT” bag du jour.

The small and mini Chloe Drew are pure shoulder bags with a classic chain strap. The medium version offers an additional top handle adding a small satchel option to the handbag. While the medium version has a lot of “IT” factor, the small and mini are the most popular sizes on the street.

With the 1970’s being the trendy decade of the moment, the Chloe Drew offers that “saddle bag” look, which was popular in the 1970’s, with a flap and brass closure. The mini stick on a chain locks the closure and twists it to one size for added security. The interior of the Chloe Drew offers a zipper pocket and an open pocket which can help keep you organized. Love that!

As someone who feels the need to always own an “IT” bag du jour, I ran out and purchased the small Chloe Drew in off-white. Although it may sound like an impulse buy, at these prices, buying a handbag is never an impulse buy. I have needed a cream or off-white shoulder bag with gold-tone hardware for quite come time. I also happen to be a huge fan of Chloe handbags. I already own a Marcie from several years ago and Paraty from two years ago. I love the quality and craftsmanship of Chloe’s handbags. They are top-notch, and able to take a beating, remember I have three kids, without looking like they have been worn since exiting a store’s shelf.

Unlike some “IT” bags from seasons’ past, the Chloe Drew is not impossible to get your hands on; chances are you can find the size and color you want in stock! To make the Chloe Drew even more attractive, the price point is fair; it covers the craftsmanship and quality fabrications without being insanely priced; like the Chanel Boy bag which starts at around $4500!

The Chloe Drew is not a heavy handbag. The interior is roomy. My small Chloe Drew can fit a wallet, sunglasses, lipstick, keys and iPhone with room to spare. Even the mini is fairly roomy. If you require more the space, the medium might be the right size for you. 

The closure is easy to use and with twist lock, it feels secure while walking around the city. The closure also has a magnetic feature to it which helps the top of the clasp find the bottom without fussing. This make it easy to go in and out of the bag while on the run; and if you have kids, you know what being on the run can actually be! Let’s just say, sometimes you run in high heels in places high heels should never be worn!

The final verdict on the Chloe Drew shoulder bag is that this is a handbag which is easy to wear, has classic appeal, can be dressed up or down, offers investment quality, and has that ultimate IT factor. Five out of five stars; what more could you ask for?!

If you are an IT bag seeker like me, here are a few beautiful Chloe Drew handbags for spring 2015 I found around the web. I hope you find the Chloe Drew of your spring 2015 dreams! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Shades of blue for spring 2015

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shades of blue spring 2015 color trends

From top left: Dress / Nail Polish / Scarf / Espadrilles / Handbag / High Heels

One of the trends in color for the spring 2015 season is multiple shades of blue. That’s right! If it’s blue, it is on trend. Any shade of blue you love, is right on target for the spring 2015 season. If you prefer baby blue, go for it! If you are more of a cobalt girl, wear cobalt! Prefer classic navy? It’s hot for spring; wear it! 

What is great about the shades of blue trend for the spring 2015 season, is that you can wear any shade of blue you want to, and you can mix them together! Designers are mixing multiple shades of blue together for the spring 2015 season. You can see this in mixed solids for an overall blue look. You can also see the mix of blue in patterns and prints. Designers have mixed together light, dark, and medium blue shades. There are no rules this season when it comes to shades of blue. You can wear any shade of blue, with any shade of blue! Love that!

Since blue is my favorite color, I am extremely happy about this trend. I love mixing multiple shades of blue together, and I also love going for a tonal look; like in this outfit post. 

Blue is a classic color. Chances are, you already own something blue; so this is a great trend to shop your closet for! If you want to add more blue to your wardrobe, start with an accessory you can wear with multiple outfits. This will give you the most bang for your buck. Start with a blue handbag, or a blue pair of shoes you can wear often; such as an espadrille or office-appropriate pair of pumps. 

Since shades of blue are classic, and a huge trend for spring 2015, I have found a few fabulous blue items for the warm weather season around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉