Polka Dots

Polka dots have been a classic springtime pattern for decades. The polka dot has enjoyed a little bit more popularity this year as the pattern has found itself carrying over from the mild spring season into the warm and hot summer months. But for fall, the polka dot has decided to stick around rather than move to the back of the closet until next spring; that’s right-polka dots are on-trend for fall.

Paige Denim, among others, designed polka dotted pieces for the fall season. The polka dot jeans from Paige Denim happen to be a favorite among celebrities such as Gwen Stefani. Polka dots are also popping up on less casual pieces such as dresses, silk trousers and sweaters. There are even polka dot accessories for fall!

If you think you are seeing spots; you are. Polka dots were not very prominent on the runways, but on store shelves they have their place, and on the streets they are close to being hot. (We will call them warm ) The polka dot is an emerging trend.

We found a mix of summer and fall polka dot pieces and assembled them into the Polyvore set below. What do you think of polka dots for fall? Does it feel like wearing white after Labor Day to you? Or do you feel like polka dots during the autumn months is playful, modern and fresh?

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Santana Row celebrates ten years

Has it really been ten years? Santana Row in San Jose is celebrating their tenth anniversary this year and it seems like only yesterday the fabulous shopping, dining and residential village opened its’ doors.
The tenth anniversary brings back memories of anticipation as Fashionistas throughout the San Francisco Bay Area waited to see how $450 million and 42-acres could bring together both residential and retail spaces to create a village within a city.

As the grand opening of Santana Row approached, everyone watched closely as an 11-alarm fire raged through the largest building on August 19, 2002. The fire destroyed 538,000 square feet of retail and residential space. The fire turned out to be the largest in the history of San Jose!

Santana Row is marking ten years and celebrating Silicon Valley’s economic resurgence by undergoing a $300 million expansion. This exciting expansion will include a central plaza, resort-style residential units and additional retail and office space. Oh, and never fear, this includes more parking! Love that!

The tenth anniversary celebration at Santana Row will take place from September 27 through September 30 2012. The official anniversary is November 7, 2012.
For more information, please visit santanarow.com

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Photo: Santana Row ten years ago, under construction. Photo courtesy of Santana Row.

The Snapshot collection from Twisted Silver is an instant signature look

There is one thing every Fashionista needs in her jewelry wardrobe, and that is a signature piece. The runways offer seasonal jewelry looks and the streets dictate which trends are hot, and which are not. This can leave a lot of noise in our heads as we search for investment pieces, or jewelry that is both comfortable and reflects our own individual style.

For fall 2012, Twisted Silver has crossed over the bold, funky and statement making line into the signature jewelry arena; and they have hit a bull’s-eye! The new Snapshot collection from Twisted Silver offers a dainty pair of earrings and sweet charm necklace which features miniature cameos. Although cameos happen to be on trend for fall 2012, they really are considered classic and investment worthy.

Charm necklaces are also considered classic and generally reflect one’s own personal style. The Snapshot necklace from Twisted Silver offers three sparkling silver charms which evoke a vintage feel that is feminine and understated. Two of the charms are of cameos and the third is Twisted Silver’s signature coin. Together, the three charms tell the world you are feminine, strong, independent, classic, grounded and slightly edgy  Love that!

It is difficult to wear multiple cameos together, but Twisted Silver’s Snapshot earrings are so petite and understated, that they can easily be worn with the charm necklace without the cameos competing with each other.

The Snapshot necklace and earrings can easily be worn everyday with casual attire, office wear, ladies luncheon ensembles and even semi-formal dresses and cocktail dresses. This versatility makes the Snapshot Collection from Twisted Silver the perfect investment for fall 2012, and for a lifetime.

Twisted Silver launched the Snapshot Collection online today. The earrings are priced at $30 and the necklace is priced at $40. Twisted Silver can be found online at Twisted-Silver.com. Use coupon code INSIDERS for a 15% discount. Fabulous!

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Photos courtesy of Twisted SIlver

*We received a sample of the Snapshot Collection from Twisted Silver. We were not required to review the product nor did receipt of the sample influence our opinion of the product. Everything contained in this article is the opinion of the writer and should be treated as such. For more information, please read our disclaimer.