Bay Area Fashionista

Naya Shoes Kindred styled for the fall season

Naya Shoes is a fabulous, eco-chic footwear brand which designs on-trend shoes that leave a soft footprint on the Earth. Love this!
Naya Shoes takes special care to select environmentally friendly materials for their shoe collection and the result is an eco-conscious shoe made from high quality fabrications using fine craftsmanship.

Here at Bay Area Fashionista we have been huge fans of Naya Shoes over the past few years and we look forward to each new collection with every new season. For fall 2012, the autumn collection by Naya Shoesis nothing short of fabulous! One of our favorite pairs from the fall collection is the “Kindred” bootie which is slightly edgy and perfect for casual Fridays and weekend wear.

Of course the “Kindred” booties are fabulous with jeans (what isn’t!?) but these booties can also add a sassy zing to an otherwise basic dress. So, we took a few snapshots of the “Kindred” by Naya Shoes with both a casual look and an edgy, going to dinner look; which began with that otherwise basic dress we just mentioned

Oh, and we forgot to mention, Naya Shoes are also one of the most comfortable shoe brands in the world. Fashionable+comfortable=MUST HAVE!!!
Naya Shoes can be found at Nordstrom and online at NayaShoes.com.
What do you think of our looks?

From top: Jewelry c/o Twisted Silver, Berry Dress: Banana Republic, Leather Biker Jacket: Kirna Zabete for Target, Black Clutch: Chanel, Shoes: Naya Shoes: c/o Kindred bootie, Sunglasses: Chanel from Optical Illusions Santana Row

Casual Outfit: Gap Jeans: Long & Lean, Silk Blouse: Milly, Handbag: Chloe Marcie, Ring: c/o Twisted Silver, Earrings: Stella & Dot, Shoes: c/o Naya Shoes Kindred bootie, Sunglasses: Chanel from Optical Illusions Santana Row

For more information about Naya Shoes, please visit NayaShoes.com

*All photos credit: Rob/Bay Area Fashionista 2012©

Chanel Provocation nail polish from the limited edition Fashion’s Night Out collection

Chanel Provocation is the darkest and most vampish of the three nail polish colors from Chanel’s limited edition Fashion’s Night Out nail polish and lip color collection. This dark, fall color is a deep purple mixed with dark berry hues which takes the color towards a brownish-purple rather than a royal purple hue.

The dark, berryish purple shade of Chanel Provocation makes the color easy to wear with all shades of purple as well as traditional autumn hues such as burgundy, red and even shades of blue! Provocation by Chanel is incredibly versatile and a fabulous dark polish for the fall season. Love this!

When set against a dark burgundy hue, Chanel Provocation picks up the red undertones and seems to blend right into the deep hue. If set against a royal purple shade, Chanel Provocation blends right into the purple background too. It is almost as if the nail color is a chameleon! Fabulous!

Chanel Provocation from the design house’s limited edition Fashion’s Night Out collection can be found exclusively at Chanel Boutiques and online at Chanel.com while supplies last. Happy shopping and stay fabulous

Chanel Provocation from the limited edition Fashion’s Night Out Collection.

One base coat, two coats of Chanel Provocation and no top coat.

Photo: Cathy/BayAreaFashionista 2012©

Santana Row celebrates 10 years of fabulous shopping, dining and entertainment

Santana Row kicked off their ten year anniversary celebrations on September 27 at 6pm with a special VIP cocktail party for 200 guests which attracted local politicians and celebrities. Guests of the event dined on delicious food provided by Santana Row restaurants and guests also enjoyed an exclusive cocktail which was designed for the evening.

We knew the evening would be fabulous when we arrived at the VIP party and quickly noticed the amazing floral arrangements, hip white furniture and cozy pillows. The DJ kept the party energetic and the crowd was one of the most fashionable gatherings we have spotted in a long, long time.

After guests were able to enjoy the fabulous food and drinks provided by Santana Row, party goers were treated to informal modeling by Federal Reality employees, Santana Row VIP’s and even Sal Pizzaro from the San Jose Mercury News. (We have to admit, he stole the show when he went down the runway with his beautiful daughter in-hand.)

Mayor Chuck Reid was on hand to give a heartfelt speech and so was Councilman Pierluigi Oliverio. Debbie Allison, a member of the Junior League of San Jose and professional singer from England closed the runway show by singing Katy Perry’s “Firework.” And let me tell you, her voice is one of the most beautiful sounds you will ever hear!

In addition to the fabulous VIP soirée, H&M was celebrating their grand opening in their new; two story location where Border’s used to be. The retailer offered in-store, opening day only discounts and rocked the house with a DJ. Shoppers were buzzing and purchasing armloads of clothing and accessories. The new H&M has a huge women’s department, men’s department and the cutest kids clothing you have ever seen! Loved it!

Also, if you happen to be in the San Jose area, September 29 & 30 Santana Row retailers will be donating 10% of sales back to the San Jose Fire Department in honor of the heroic work they did ten years ago fighting the famous Santana Row fire which threatened the grand opening of the shopping area. Of course, due to the fabulous work by the firefighters and perseverance of Santana Row, the energetic shopping, dining and entertainment opened without a hitch and continues to grow and thrive to this day.

Cheers Santana Row! It has been a fabulous ten years and here’s looking forward to many decades to come!

For more information about Santana Row, please visit SantanaRow.com

Happy shopping, dining and playing; and stay fabulous