Kate Middleton wears one-of-a-kind diamond earrings for her wedding

Princess and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton wore one-of-a-kind, hand crafted diamond earrings for her wedding to Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, by Robinson Pelham Jewellers. The earrings were commissioned by Princess Kate Middleton’s parents, Carole Middleton and Michael Middleton. Her parents gave the earrings to her a wedding gift.

The beautiful and stunning diamond earrings are sure to start a trend in earring design. Kate Middleton’s earrings feature diamonds set on an oak leaf design with a pear shaped diamond that drops in the middle of the earring; adding movement and sparkle with every turn.

Carole and Michael Middleton were inspired by their family’s new coat of arms which features oak leaves as well as acorns. Kate Middleton’s parents also designed the earrings to blend together with her tiara.

Since the styles from Princess Diana’s wedding to Prince Charles lasted an entire decade, it is safe to assume that many fashion trends have been launched from Kate Middleton’s wedding to Prince William. This mean we are sure to see many oak leaves and diamonds in seasons to come; not just in earrings but perhaps in pendants, brooches . . .and more!

 

Olivia + Joy handbag designer Blanca Lesser

Olivia + Joy is a hot handbag design brand created by Blanca Lesser. The line of handbags is animal-friendly and incorporates on-trend designs without the logo and the high price. I had the honor of interviewing Blanca Lesser on Monday April 18, 2011 and I instantly found her passion for bringing high style and quality to the consumer at an affordable price to be inspirational.

Blanca Lesser strives to create on-trend designs that will withstand the test of time in both style and quality. The best part? All of her handbag designs are under $100! Her amazing designs such as the Perfection Satchel for $88 and the Bella Zip Cross Body for $68 incorporate all of the handbag runway trends while making the styles practical for everyday use.

To learn more about Olivia + Joy, please visit Blanca Lesser’s website at oliviaandjoy.com.

To read my full interview published on Examiner.com, please click here.

*Special Thank You to Blanca Lesser for taking the time out of her busy schedule to speak with me. Her designs are amazing and her passion for creating “The Look for Less” is inspirational.

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Naya Shoes are eco-chic and on-trend for summer!

Eco-conscious footwear that is both green and fashionable is difficult to find. One of the biggest problems with many eco-conscious shoe companies is that the footwear does not provide style and comfort. Naya Shoes has solved this problem by creating a shoe collection that is on-trend, comfortable AND green; fabulous!

The spring and summer 2011 shoe styles that have made it from the runway to reality include platforms, ankle straps, wedges and clogs. Naya Shoes has created styles that fit into these hot trends for spring and summer while being both eco-conscious and comfortable.

Naya Shoes are made from vegetable-tanned leathers, natural and recycled fabrics, natural cork (which happens to be a renewable resource) and water-based cements and glues. The packaging is equally eco-conscious and high quality; which makes for long-lasting and easy shoe storage. The Naya Shoes boxes are made from 80% recycled pulp, soy based inks, water-based glues, shoes forms made from recycled PET and reusable dust bags.

Wondering which Naya Shoes style to pick? We here are at Bay Area Fashionista are partial to the hot and on-trend Samara Sandal which features an ankle strap and ultra soft leather. The Alpine is the perfect high heel sandal with perforated leather and the t-strap; another hot trend from the runway. Naya Shoes has also created the perfect wedge sandal for spring and summer; the Maize. This fabulous wedge features a straw and leather sole with a strappy and casual look; love it!

Why do we love Naya Shoes so much? They are eco-chic, ultra comfortable and fashionable! Fabulous! Naya Shoes can be found online at nayashoes.com and at Nordstrom Stores and Nordstrom.com. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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