Stripes for spring 2017

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Desigual spring 2017 NYFW runway, (photo courtesy of Desigual PR)

The spring season is here! This means it is time to start rocking those spring trends! The biggest trend from the New York Fashion Week runways for spring/summer 2017 was stripes. Designers showed everything from apparel to handbags to shoes with stripes. Stripes were shown in multi-color designs, varying sizes, asymmetrical, and mixed together. No two stripes were alike!

While some may argue stripes are merely a classic spring nautical trend, one cannot ignore that stripes for spring 2017 are not your average spring stripe! Stripes for spring 2017 are cutting-edge, fresh, and taking us in an entirely new direction. This is trend a to have fun with, mix up, and enjoy for spring! Love that!

Cynthia Rowley spring 2017 NYFW (photo credit Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista)

Stripes are such a fun trend for the spring 2017 season. You can wear your stripes on your clothing, at the beach, on your shoes, or adorned on your handbag. If you simply cannot choose, you can wear your stripes anywhere you please! This season is all about mixing things up, wearing a lot of different colors, and wearing stripes alone or paired together. Stripes on stripes on stripes!!! Love!

Here are few of my favorite clothing options for spring 2017 adorned in glorious stripes!

There are so many options for wearing stripes this spring 2017 season. It is so hard to choose!

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Vivienne Hu spring 2017 NYFW (photo credit Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista)

If head to toe stripes is not your thing, there are other ways you can rock the stripes trend for spring 2017. If you want to be quiet with your stripes, you can always wear a fabulous pair of shoes with overt, or discreet stripes. Here are a few of my favorite striped shoes for spring 2017.

I really love the sneakers shown above; I have the same pair! On my wish list for spring is a pair of striped espadrilles. One of the options shown above will eventually end up in my closet for spring. But which to choose?!

Nicholas K spring 2017 NYFW (photo courtesy of Nicholas K PR)

Another fun way to rock the stripes trend for spring 2017 is by wearing a striped handbag. You can wear a small, everyday bag with multi-color stripes, or go for something a bit bigger such as a beach bag, or tote. Here are a few of my favorite striped handbags for spring 2017 from around the web.

Lastly, stripes are incredibly fun at the beach or poolside. Here are a few fabulous swimsuits, beach towels, and poolside accessories which can be taken to the beach or the pool this spring, and also summer, seasons. Love!

There you have it! The most important fashion trend of spring 2017 is the striped trend! If you invest in one trend for spring, be sure to invest in stripes. This trend was also on the fall 2017 runways, so it is not fleeting; it has some staying power! How will you wear stripes this spring 2017 season?

Donald J Pliner spring 2017 at Santana Row

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Pictured: mules / espadrilles

Shoes, shoes, glorious shoes! There are so many fabulous shoes at Donald J Pliner for spring 2017! Over the weekend I met up with a few fabulous local bloggers to preview and shop the new spring 2017 collection from Donald J Pliner. Can I just tell you, it is so amazing!!!

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Pictured: booties (fall 2016) / clutch (spring 2017) (in store only) / mules (spring 2017) (in store only)

I fell in love with the entire collection which not only fits in with the current shoe trends from the runways for spring 2017, but also stays true to everything we love about Donald J Pliner; fit, fashion, comfort, quality, luxury, and fun! Love!

How fabulous are the three piece above! Although the booties are from fall, they are still perfect for early spring when the weather isn’t always warm. I love how all three of these pieces sparkle and shine. They are fabulous! I am eyeing those mules for spring. Love!

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Pictured:  high heel caged sandals

Donald J Pliner has amazing styles for every occasion. These beautiful sandals are so perfect for a warm evening, or to spice up a daytime outfit. I really want a pair in black for spring. They are so amazing!

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Pictured: clutch / metallic mules / cork mules

I love these classic and chic mules! How cute is the clutch too! Metallic hues are hotter than hot for spring 2017. Love!

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Pictured: platform sandals / clutch / belt (in store only)

Neutrals are the new black for spring, and these three pieces deliver on spring’s hottest color trend. Aren’t they fabulous! Those sandals are amazing, and they are so comfortable! Also on my spring 2017 wish list. Love!

From left: Erica Luo / myself (outfit details here) / Rommelyn- The Stunning Post / Dawn- Fashion Should Be Fun

The Donald J Pliner spring 2017 launch event at Santana Row was so much fun! The shop offered yummy bites, Pliner Punch, and live music. We also got a in-depth tour of the spring 2017 collection; which is fabulous of course!

It was really fun to meet up with my friends Dawn and Rommelyn. I also loved meeting local blogger Erica Luo, she was so nice! Be sure to check out all of their blogs too! They all embody our local style here in the Bay Area.

Now you might be wondering, with all these fabulous shoes I keep talking about, which pair came home with me? Well. . .

There is definitely a really cute pair of shoes in this box. If you follow me on Instagram or Snapchat, you might already know what is inside. I can’t wait to show you the pretty pair I picked out for my spring wardrobe!

No peeking by scrolling!! I see you scrolling. . .OK, go ahead and scroll 😉

Voila! Aren’t they fabulous! I love these mules because they are a neutral color and simple, chic design; yet the heel offers something fresh and fabulous to the overall style. I also love the height provided by the heel. Love!

You can find my new pair of Donald J Pliner shoes online here. You can also find them in black online here.

You know, Donald J Pliner also has fabulous shoes and belts for men too! I already spotted a few styles I belive my husband needs in his closet for spring. Keep scrolling, these are so amazing!

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Pictured: neutral slip-on sneaker (in store only) / cobalt slip-on sneaker (in store only)

There is something for every male taste for spring at Donald J Pliner. If your man likes to have fun with his shoes, there are many styles he will find in this collection to suit his taste. There also happen to be classic styles, which is more my husband’s speed.

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Pictured: lace up sneakers (in store only) / loafers (in store only) / high top sneakers (in store only)

The embellishments, the ombre, and the luxurious details make Donald J Pliner’s spring 2017 men’s collection something amazing. I love the subtle details in his shoes. Of course, all of his shoes are extremely comfortable; and men demand comfort and quality; something Donald J Pliner provides.

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Pictured: navy tie shoes / brown tie shoes

Again, look at the details! Love all of these men’s shoes for spring. Which pair is your favorite?

All in all, the spring 2017 collection from Donald J Pliner is nothing short of amazing. If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, definitely stop by their shop at Santana Row and check out the whole collection in person. If you are not local, you can view the collection online here.

Which pairs are your favorites?

*I received a pair of shoes in exchange for this post. All thought and opinions are my own.

Chadwicks of Boston spring for everyone

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Dress c/o of Chadwicks of Boston. Can be found online here use coupon code CH75247 to save 20% off your purchase now through April 30, 2017.

Spring is here! The weather here in the San Francisco Bay Area has reached the 70’s and it is absolutely beautiful! I was thrilled to be able to wear this beautiful spring dress by Chadwicks of Boston over the weekend for a lovely day with my friends outside, enjoying this fabulous weather!

When I was walking around, I received so many compliments on this dress! I loved being able to tell people it was from Chadwicks of Boston and they have the best prices in the world! Not only does Chadwicks of Boston have amazing price points, they offer fabulous on trend clothing in petite sizes, tall sizes, and plus sizes. Love that!

Since I am regular sized on top, and petite sized on the bottom, Chadwicks of Boston is perfect for me. I can find a regular size top, and pair it with the perfect petite bottom, for a complete outfit, at a great price, all from one place! For these photos, I am showing you a regular size dress which is perfect for spring. Can I tell you how much I LOVE this dress!!!

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This dress from Chadwicks of Boston can be worn with the shoulders down, like I have done in the photos, or with one shoulder up, or both shoulders up. I also wore it to church over the weekend and put both shoulders up, and switched to flats. It was perfect for a modest look for church; yet with wedges and the shoulders down, it made for a sassy look with my girlfriends. Love the versatility!!!

The belt is detachable too, so if I want to wear it with black accessories, I can switch out the belt easily. I love this dress so much!!!

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Chadwicks of Boston is such a great place to find clothing for spring! I love how they have a variety of sizes, making it the ultimate destination for all body types, and all women. Plus, can we talk about the fabulous prices!!! The clothing is great quality, fits well, is comfortable, and offered at such good prices! I have to pinch myself to believe it!!

Before internet shopping became so common, I remember receiving the Chadwicks of Boston catalog in the mail. They always had such cute clothing at great prices! This is still the same Chadwicks of Boston from the catalog, only much easier to access from anywhere because, as you know, the Internet is everywhere! Chadwicks of Boston also has easy to follow “Fit Guidelines” which makes ordering the right size super easy. Love that!

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I am so happy to have received this beautiful dress for spring from Chadwicks of Boston. They have so many amazing styles for every body type, and every woman; I cannot wait to find more styles for my wardrobe! You can find my fabulous ruffle dress online here, you can use coupon code CH75247 to save 20% off your purchase now through April 30, 2017.

This dress hits every button for spring. Bare shoulder trend; check! Ruffle trend; check! Stripes trend; check! Denim trends; check! That’s four trend in one dress! Love that! The sidewalk is my runway, and I’m walking it this spring in this fabulous dress, at a great price, by Chadwicks of Boston.

For more fabulous styles and sizes from Chadwicks of Boston, please visit their website at Chadwicks.com and use coupon code CH75247 now through April 30, 2017 to save 20% off your purchase!!!

Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

*DISCLOSURE:  I AM PARTICIPATING IN A COMPENSATED CAMPAIGN WITH THIS BRAND.  THE STYLING AND THE WRITTEN WORDS ARE MY OWN. #AD

*Photo credit: Dawn/Fashion Should Be Fun

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