Bay Area Fashionista

Shades of red for fall 2015

Pictured from left: jacket / watch / handbag / platforms / cut out booties

Shades of a red is a huge color trend for the fall 2015 season. Designers favored red hues in their collections for the fall 2015 season; with Merlot and bright red being the top two shades.

Merlot, which is also referred to as “Marsala” the color of 2015, and bright red, are being spotted on everything imaginable for the fall 2015 season including clothing, accessories, shoes, handbags, and more! With two distinct red hues on the color wheel for fall 2015, there are two distinct ways to wear these colors during the autumn season.

When it comes to wearing Merlot, designers have opted to pair this wine hue with shades of black, navy, military green, and a bright blue hue, which resembles a cross between teal and turquoise, and is officially named “Biscay Bay.” These various combinations give Merlot or “Marsala” a modern look when shown with the fall season’s vintage 70’s trend. Merlot or “Marsala” is also a traditional fall hue giving the color a classic autumn look, and making it a natural hue to wear during the cool weather season.

Designers have also gravitated towards bright red for the fall 2015 season. This is a classic red hue; which is considered a year ’round color. Bright red is being shown alone, as well as paired with black, and neutral hues. This eye-catching shade is meant to be the main attraction of an ensemble, and it is meant to be complimented with neutrals or black; not blended with other colors. Look for statement pieces in bright red this fall 2015 season to make an entrance at a event, or a day-to-day statement.

Shades of red are great colors to look for this fall 2015 season when updating your closet. Not only are the hues traditional, there is a shade of red for every taste, style, and occasion. Love that! I find myself gravitating towards Marsala/Merlot. Which red hue is your favorite?

Shades of red clothing for fall 2015:

Shades of red shoes for fall 2015:

Shades of red handbags for fall 2015:

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Chanel Lovely Beige nail polish for summer 2015 review

Pictured: Chanel Lovely Beige nail polish from the summer 2015 beauty collection “Les Beiges”

Chanel Lovely Beige nail polish is a beige color from Chanel’s late summer 2015 collection, “Les Beiges.” This medium beige hue is an instant classic which can be worn as a neutral polish during any season.

This medium beige hue is easy to wear, and plays well with summer 2015’s color palette. In fact, due to the neutral nature of Lovely Beige by Chanel, this nail polish can easily transition into the fall season. If you prefer neutral nails, Lovely Beige by Chanel can be a go-to neutral nail polish during all four seasons. Love that!

I tested out Chanel Lovely Beige nail polish with one base coat, two coats of color, and no top coat. The nail polish lasted six days before chipping. It was easy to wear and worked with all of my outfits. Perfection!

Chanel Lovely Beige nail polish is part of Chanel’s late summer 2015 beauty collection “Les Beiges.” Lovely Beige, and the entire “Les Beiges” collection, can be found online here, here, here, and here.

Shoulder flap bags for fall 2015

Pictured from top left: Blue handbag / Grey handbag / Tan handbag / Black and Merlot handbag / Merlot handbag / Black handbag

The 1970’s are a huge inspiration for fall 2015. Designers took aspects from 1970’s style, and incorporated it into their fall and winter collections for 2015. One of those 1970’s trends is the flap shoulder bag, also known as the saddle bag.

Although considered a classic handbag style, the flap shoulder bag, or saddle bag, is also associated with 1970’s fashion, and reflects the overall silhouette of the time; and upcoming fall season. This timeless handbag style is moving to the forefront of handbag fashion, and it is joining forces with the hotter-than-hot bucket bag as the IT handbag style of the autumn season.

Flap shoulder bags, or saddle bags, are simple in design. They offer a flap closure which covers up a roomy interior. Some designers are putting compartments into their flap shoulder bags to help keep you organized. These compartments are a modern feature not found in 1970’s vintage handbags. Compartments can be found in IT bags such as the Chloe Faye.

If the bucket bag is too roomy for you, a saddle bag is the perfect way to rock the 1970’s look this fall season. Flap shoulder bags, or saddle bag, will compliment flare jeans, a-line skirts, and cinch waist jackets, which give off a 1970’s vibe.

Flap shoulder bags, or saddle bags, are also a great investment for the fall 2015 season. Since this of-the-moment style also happens to be a classic style, purchasing a flap shoulder bag, or saddle bag, for fall 2015 will place a timeless handbag staple in your closet for many years to come. Love that!

Here are a few fabulous flap closure shoulder bags, also known as saddle bags, for the fall 2015 season I found around the web. I hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Shoulder bag (saddle bags) for fall in Merlot (the color of 2015):

Shoulder bag (saddle bags) for fall in classic black:

Shoulder bags (saddle bags) for fall in neutral hues:

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