Monique Lhuillier spring 2016 New York Fashion Week

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Photos: Cathy OBrien/Bay Area Fashionista 2015©

Monique Lhuillier is always one of my favorite shows during New York Fashion Week. Her designs are always dreamy, and inspirational. The Monique Lhuillier spring 2016 collection evoked a vintage vibe which was a cross between the 1960s and the 1980s; creating a modern, colorful, collection which will surely take the spring/summer 2016 season in a new fashion direction.

For the spring 2016 season, Monique Lhuillier showed vivid colors mixed together in a feminine, uplifting manner. I love the solid colors, the small prints, delicate details, luxurious fabrications, timeless clutches, lust-worthy shoes (reserve a blue pair for me!), and geometry.

As you can see from the photos above, Monique Lhuillier hung large, geometric shapes from the ceiling, which hung over her New York Fashion Week runway.The geometry in the decor, combined with the softer geometry of the collection, set the perfect tone for the show.

The Monique Lhuillier spring 2016 runway show also attracted a star-studded audience. I had the perfect view of Ken Downing from my seat! I could see which looks caught his eye as he raised his phone to snap pictures; his reactions were all positive. Love that!

It will be fun to see the Monique Lhuillier spring 2016 collection hit store shelves. I already have my eyes on the shoes, and a few runway pieces. What was your favorite look on her NYFW runway?

To find Monique Lhuillier online, please visit MoniqueLhuillier.com.

To view her current collection, please click here.

To view the Monique Lhuillier spring 2016 runway show at New York Fashion Week, please view the video below by FashionFataleIII and be sure to subscribe to their YouTube channel for great runway videos!

Mansur Gavriel Lady Bag review

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Pictured: Mansur Gavriel small lady bag in black with ballerina

The new Mansur Gavriel Lady Bag, which came out this summer, is the newest IT bag from acclaimed handbag brand Mansur Gavriel. There are so many wonderful traits in the Mansur Gavriel Lady Bag, it is hard to know where to start!

Let’s start with the color combinations. Like Mansur Gavriel’s famous drawstring bucket bag, the Lady Bag, in both the small and large sizes, offers bi-color styling. The Lady Bag features the same contrasting interior/exterior that Mansur Gavriel fans have grown to love from both the totes, and the drawstring bags. This automatically sets the Mansur Gavriel Lady Bag apart from the competition. Love that!

The Mansur Gavriel Lady Bag has more to covet when it comes to style besides the bi-color styling. The handbag offers a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap which allows you the versatility to carry the Lady Bag by the top handle, or over the shoulder, or cross body. How fabulous is that?!

In addition to practicality, and style, the single top handle lady bag is one of the hottest emerging trends in handbags we move into 2016. While the bucket bag, and the 70’s style saddle bag, have been enjoying thier moment in the IT bag spotlight, the single top handle satchel is positioned to take over the IT bag title as 2016 progresses. This makes the Mansur Gavriel Lady Bag a great investment for now, and into the next few years.

Make no mistake, the Mansur Gavriel Lady Bag is not just an emerging trend. The single top handle satchel, also called a “Lady Bag,” is a classic handbag style. Whether it is on the IT list, or not, the lady bag can be carried year after year, and passed down to future generations. Just look at the famous Hermes Kelly for lady bag history and reference!

The Mansur Gavriel Lady Bag comes in two sizes; small and large. The large size is ideal for the office, and can fit a small laptop. I chose to purchase the small Lady Bag since I don’t need room in my bag for a laptop. I find the small lady bag to be quite roomy, and practical!

The interior has a drawstring, so I can open or close up the bag according to how much I am carrying. This gives the bag a little bit more versatility when it comes to adjustments. I can carry around a sunglasses case, a novel, three iPads to keep my kids busy at a restaurant, a scarf; you name it! It holds as much as the large bucket bag, which is perfect for a busy mom like me!

I might bring this bag to New York in February to act as my fashion week workhorse. It can definitely fit everything I will need; DSLR camera, scarf, beanie, gloves, pen, and paper.

I am in love with my Mansur Gavriel Lady Bag, and cannot wait to wear it for many years. Mansur Gavriel handbags are high quality, and the construction is hearty. I can fill any Mansur Gavriel handbag, including the lady bag, with heavy items and not have to worry about the straps breaking, or any fraying. These are definitely workhorse bags! Love!

You can find the Mansur Gavriel Lady Bag available for pre-order right now online here, and here. I hope you love yours, as much as I love mine! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

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Turtleneck sweater for fall and winter

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Pictured: Earrings: Devon Leigh / Sunglasses: Prada / Lipstick: Christian Louboutin / Turtleneck sweater: Cece (also love this one) (would look cute on colder days with this scarf) / Skirt: Gap / Handbag: Chloe / Rings: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Tom Ford Blackout / Fringe booties: Sam Edelman (super comfortable!)

I love the cooler weather we have been enjoying this month. I bought this turtleneck sweater about a month ago, and am thrilled to be able to finally wear it! I love how classic and cozy turtleneck sweaters can be!

This turtleneck sweater will be a workhorse for me this fall season; and into the winter season! I love how it looks with skirts, skinny jeans, and flare jeans. It also looks amazing with my black culottes for dressier looks. You can see my culottes styled here.

Since I love this turtleneck sweater so much, I have decided I need one more in my wardrobe this season to keep cozy! I am looking at this red one, and this neutral one. Which one do you like?

I would also like to chat just a bit about these booties! I bought them back in August, and have been waiting for cool enough weather to wear them. I love fringe booties for fall, and this pair fits the bill. The fringe is playful and fun; I love how it moves when I walk! The suede is soft; which helps to make them extremely comfortable, and easy to to walk in! Perfect for long days at the mall during the holiday shopping season!

These fringe booties have been so comfy, I have considered getting them in black too. It can be hard to find comfortable shoes, so when I do find them, I try to stock up!

The holidays are fast approaching! Click here to check out my holiday gift guide for fabulous gift ideas this season!