Oceanic hues and a Hayden Hartnett handbag

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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©

Escape into summer with a Wallis caftan

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Summer is upon us which means pool parties, vacations to luxury resorts, beach getaways and many exciting outdoor activities. Fabulous outdoor parties, events and more call for none other than a colorful caftan! That’s right! The popular 1960’s and 1970’s trend is back. Caftans are hot for summer.

I love this colorful, striped caftan from Wallis. The colors are vibrant and the hi-lo silhouette offers a flattering contour and comfortable fit. The fabric breaths; allowing the cool breeze from the ocean to keep me cool during a warm weather, summer event! Love that!

Wallis is a fabulous online shop which offers more than just caftans. They have beautiful tops and dresses which are priced right. I’m looking forward to picking up more pieces from Wallis to add to my wardrobe. Definitely check out their website and you may just find a colorful caftan for that upcoming summer party too!

Outfit details:
Caftan: c/o Wallis
Earrings: Stella & Dot
Clutch: c/o Madewell
Leather wrap bracelet: Tory Burch
Gold lace cuff: Stella & Dot
Nail Polish: Chanel Azure
Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “60’s Pink”
Shoes: Christian Louboutin (past season) similar here and here

What you cannot see:
Fragrance: c/o Laura Mercier “Almond Coconut Milk” body lotion and cologne.

Photos: Bay Area Fashionista 2013©

Niven Morgan for men skin care review

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Photo: c/o Niven Morgan; “Blue” conditioner, shampoo, body lotion and body wash. “Jean Baptiste 1717” hand lotion and “Gold” hand cream.
Niven Morgan creates luxurious, fragrant skin care for men which offers masculine scents and optimum results. The summer 2013 collection includes bath products, body lotion, hand cream, cologne and home fragrances. Rob tested out the body lotion, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand cream, hand lotion and body wash from three of Niven Morgan’s fragrance groups. The results were amazing!

Rob works out and plays a lot of tennis; as a result, his hands get dry easily. To combat his dry hands, Rob tested out Niven Morgan’s “Jean Baptiste 1717” hand lotion and also Niven Morgan’s “Gold” hand cream. He tested the two hand products on different days, and they both did wonders for his hands! Love that!

Rob has fine, slightly wavy hair. He tested out Niven Morgan’s “Blue” shampoo and conditioner. Normally, conditioner make his hair look instantly greasy, but not Niven Morgan’s! This conditioner softened his hair without adding weight or leaving a film. The shampoo worked perfectly too, it left his hair squeaky clean!

For the body lotion, Rob tested out Niven Morgan’s “Blue” body lotion. The lotion worked well and left his skin moisturized after a day outside in the sun playing tennis. He also enjoyed using Niven Morgan’s “Blue”body wash in the shower. The body wash has a nice fragrance and left his skin squeaky clean. Perfect!

Niven Morgan’s “Jean Baptiste 1717” collection features fragrance notes of Water hyancinth, jasmine, tuberose, wild rose, princess lily, caramel, creamy vanilla, rich woods and warm patchouli. The result is a warm, slightly gourmand yet masculine fragrance experience perfect for cool or moderate weather; and foggy Bay Area days!

The “Gold” collection by Niven Morgan offers warm, woody fragrance experience with notes of vanilla, amber, neroli, bergamot, sandalwood and musk. This fragrance works well in moderate to warm weather and offers a luxurious scent.

Lastly, the “Blue” fragrance collection for men by Niven Morgan combines cool and spicy fragrance notes of amber, sandalwood, lemon, mandarin and bergamot. This is the perfect fragrance experience for warm and hot weather.

Rob rates the Niven Morgan summer 2013 fragrance collection for men five out of five stars! (tested and reviewed by Rob, written by Cathy)

To shop Niven Morgan’s summer 2013 skin care and fragrance collection for men, use the shopping widget below. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous