Capes for fall 2015

Jacket and coat alternative for fall 2015 by Bay Area Fashionista

From left: Pink cape / Black cape / Tan Ruana (I bought this for fall and love it! Under $100!!!) / Grey Wrap / Black Work Appropriate Cape

Fall is almost here, this means it is time to think about how to stay warm! Capes, wraps, shawls, and ruana’s are a few of fall 2015’s hottest ways to keep cozy instead of wearing a traditional jacket or coat. Love this trend!

With the 1970’s trend in full swing this autumn, capes, wraps, shawls, and ruana’s are the perfect way to achieve the ultimate 70’s silhouette while staying warm. Love that!

They are also fabulous when fall hands us in-between weather. Sometimes autumn days can be cold enough to wrap up, but not cold enough for a wool jacket or coat. Capes, shawls, wraps, and ruana’s are perfect for those days! They are also fabulous for when the fog rolls in 😉

I love wearing a cape, shawl, wrap, or ruana on a mild, fall day. They are the perfect way to keep warm when the weather hovers in the 50’s through low 70’s on autumn days. 

This fall, I am excited to wear my new ruana. This ruana is lightweight, yet cozy. It will be perfect to throw over jeans, casual skirts, and casual slim dresses this fall; especially when the fog rolls in!

A cape would be perfect this fall for dressier days. I am in love with this rain cape by Maxstudio, and also this classic black cape by Classiques Entier. I would also love to add this casual black cape by Topshop to my fall wardrobe. It is under $100!

I found a few fabulous capes, shawls, wraps, and ruana’s around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love them! Happy shopping, stay warm, and stay fabulous 😉


Fall midi skirt outfit

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Prada / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Lipstick: Chanel Amorosa / Top: Gap / Midi Skirt:  Halogen / Handbag: Chloe / Bracelets: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Chanel Chataigne / Shoes: Aquazurra

One of my favorite outfits on a warm summer, or early fall day, is a midi skirt with a comfortable, lightweight tee. It is perfect for getting out of jeans here in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We are a casual bunch here in NorCal. So, when someone is dressed up, they stick out like a sore thumb; not in a good way. By pairing a dressier midi skirt with a casual tee, I can create a combination which is both occasion appropriate, and reflects Bay Area style. Not only that, tee shirts are more comfortable than jeans! Win/win 😉

This midi skirt is a fall piece. Since our weather in the Bay Area doesn’t cool down until late October, sometimes early November, being able to pair a fall piece with a lightweight, comfortable piece, is the easiest way to look “fall-ish,” without feeling fall; if you catch my drift 😉

What is your favorite way to look fall, yet stay cool, when the temperatures still scream summer?


Chanel Le Top Coat review

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Pictured: Chanel Le Top Coat quick dry and shine. 

Chanel Le Top Coat is a fabulous top coat from Chanel which enhances the shine on top of nail polish, and helps nails dry quickly. Chanel Le Top Coat also helps nail polish last a long life, without chipping or cracking. Love it!

I am not sure why I have never latched on to a top coat until now. Perhaps it is because I enjoy changing my nail color every few days, and never felt the need to make my nail polish last. I have tried other top coats sporadically throughout the years, but none of them ever really worked. They seemed sticky, or even smeared my hard work! So, I became skeptical. 

A little over one month ago, we took a family trip to Disneyland. I knew we would be active during this trip and my nails might take a beating. Instead of traveling with a nail kit, I decided to try a top coat and see if it would keep my nails done for the full week; chip free.

I was excited when I first tried Chanel’s Le Top Coat. This top coat applied smooth and even. It did not streak my fresh nail polish at all. In fact, it increased the shine and made them beautiful. I instantly fell in love!

I have found that Chanel Le Top Coat helps my nails dry quickly, preventing them from denting or scratching before they are fully set. Chanel Le Top Coat also added shine to my nail polish which looked luxurious and fabulous. Love that!

Chanel Le Top Coat has also been working like a charm in the chip prevention department. My nail polish lasts for more than eight days. The only reason I need to re-polish my nails is because they have grown! Chanel Le Top Coat also keeps the nail polish from cracking and looking old. Love it!

I am addicted to Chanel Le Top Coat and cannot paint my nails without it. I am mortified that I have never tried it before now! What have I been thinking???

Chanel Le Top Coat received a five out of five star rating from me!

Chanel Le Top Coat can be found online here.