Bay Area Fashionista

Navy and stripes

Pictured: Earrings: Stephen Dweck (old, also love SAVE or SPLURGE) / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Strawberry Sorbet” / Top: JCrew / Bracelets: Tory Burch (similar), Beau Bijou / Nail Polish: Chanel “Orage” / Skirt: JCrew / Handbag: c/o Jill Milan (on sale!) / Shoes: Valentino

One of my favorite colors to wear is navy. Navy blue is a color which makes me feel confident; and the color is just as slimming as black. I also feel like navy is a great alternative to classic black during the warm summer months. So, instead of a little black skirt this summer season, I am opting for the little navy skirt! This skirt will work well with many different blouses and tops this summer and will carry me through the warm fall temperatures we enjoy here in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Do you have a favorite, classic color you enjoy wearing as an alternative to black? If so, please share!

Also, don’ forget the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is going on right now, and public access starts tomorrow!

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale fall 2014 editor picks

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for fall 2014 has arrived! If you are a Nordstrom cardholder, you have already had access to this exciting autumn sale since July 10, 2014. If you are not a Nordstrom cardholder, public access to the Anniversary Sale for fall 2014 starts on Friday, July 18, 2014.

Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale for fall 2014 is a great way to stock up on a few autumn essentials before the fall season begins; at amazing sale prices! Price cuts during the fall 2014 Anniversary Sale at Nordstrom range from 10% to over 40% off! These discounts are deep, and after the sale, Nordstrom will raise prices back to retail.

There are so many fall 2014 trends from the runways to look out for while shopping Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale. While shopping, look for satchels, cross body bags and mini satchels in dark autumn hues, shades of blue and neutral colors. When it comes to shoes, look for ties, chunky heeled booties and open toe booties in neutral colors, shades of burgundy, blue hues and classic black.

When it comes to apparel trends for fall 2014, look for boyfriend jeans, leather jackets, waterfall sweaters, chunky knit sweaters, pencil skirts, pencil dresses and full leg trousers.

I found a few amazing pieces at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale for fall 2014 which are both classic and reflective of the trends I spotted on the runways when I attended New York Fashion Week last winter. Everything I picked out from Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale are in the shopping widgets below; my favorite’s are in the photo above. To shop my picks, simply click on the photos above, or scroll through the widgets below and click on the item or items which catch your eye.

I hope you love my picks! I love shopping sales, but shopping a sale for an upcoming season is priceless. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

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Mansur Gavriel : How to get your hands on a Mansur Gavriel handbag

Mansur Gavriel’s handbags have become the hardest to come by handbags on the market. Although some stores have waiting lists, many stores release their stock of Mansur Gavriel handbags on a given date and allow them to sell out within 24-48 hours on a first-come, first-serve basis. This makes the Mansur Gavriel handbag more elusive than the Hermes Birken. At least the Hermes Birken has a waiting list!

The drawstring bag and open tote bag by Mansur Gavriel have been steady sell-outs since they landed on the map in 2012. The simplistic style and effortless nature of the Mansur Gavriel handbag, combined with the moderate pricing, has launched the brand into “IT” bag status. Not only is the Mansur Gavriel handbag the most sought after handbag of the moment, it is the ultimate “IT” bag of the moment!

Thankfully, there is a method for buying a Mansur Gavriel drawstring bag or tote by either getting your name on a waiting list, or being first in line when a store releases their stock. Here are a few ways to find the Mansur Gavriel handbag of your dreams:

1) The Wait List. One of the most stress-free ways to purchase a Mansur Gavriel handbag is to get on a waiting list. Every store is different in the manner they handle the wait list. In some cases you may pre-pay the full price of the handbag, in other cases you may put a down payment on the bag. Some stores will simply charge your card upon shipment. If you would like to put your name on the wait-list for a Mansur Gavriel drawstring bag or tote, here are a few online shops where you can sign up for the waiting list:

Mille

Steven Alan

2) First-come, first serve: The other way to purchase a Mansur Gavriel drawstring bag or tote brand new, is by stalking a few online stores who sell them, and then pouncing on the computer the day they release their stock. This means you need to diligently check email, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram in order to ensure you know exactly when the shop will release their stock. This will enable you to be by the computer the day their stock is released for sale. This is definitely the way to purchase a Mansur Gavriel handbag if you like an adrenalin rush! Here are a few online stores to stalk:

3) Resale: There is always a secondary market for Mansur Gavriel handbags. You can find gently used handbags on eBay, or, if you are lucky, in a local consignment shop. Be careful when purchasing second hand. You want to make sure the item is in good condition, priced fairly, and is authentic. Try not to support resellers who horded the original sale stock and then slapped them on the internet with a price mark-up. You can pay the correct retail price by using patience and persistence.

There you have it! Always remember, “where there is a will, there is way.” You can, and will, find the Mansur Gavriel handbag of your dreams with a little diligence and persistence. If you find out about other shops who carry Mansur Gavriel, please feel free to share in the comment section below. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

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