Classic black and cream for fall

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Outfit: Top: Banana Republic / Necklace: c/o IBISS Boutique / Earrings: Stella & Dot / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Myth” / Pants: c/o IBISS Boutique / Bracelets: Tory Burch, JCrew and c/o Twisted Silver / Nail Polish: Deborah Lippmann “Private Dancer” / Handbag: Coach / Shoes: Prada (almost vintage) would also wear these and these.

Black and white is a huge trend for fall; but another combination I am in love with for the cool weather season is black and cream. I love this classic color combination and it feels more understated than black and white; especially in professional settings.

The print on this fabulous pair of pants from San Jose’s IBISS Boutique is funky and I love how this sweaterfrom Banana Republic offsets the print perfectly. The pants are made from an amazing polyester blend which does not wrinkle at all! These pants will be perfect for packing in my suitcase next month when I travel to New York Fashion Week. No ironing = love!

IBISS Boutique has a large selection of prints on pants, skirts, tops and dresses which are on-trend and perfect for transitioning from summer into fall. If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, please take some time to check out this fabulous boutique. You can also shop from the IBISS website at MissIBISS.com. If you use coupon code BAF20 now through October 1, 2013, you can receive a 20% discount! Love that!

Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

The winged tote bag for fall 2013

Tote bags are a mainstay on the runway and on the streets. Every season the tote bag silhouette gently shifts from north/south to east/west and back again. There are seasons where tote bags are small, and other seasons where the size is bigger than life. For fall 2013, tote bags have taken a cue from Celine’s current “IT” bag style; the “Luggage Tote” and changed the angles of the everyday tote bag.

Celine’s slouchy “Luggage Tote” offers a slightly square silhouette with sides which are soft enough to vent out of the bag. This gives Celine’s “Luggage Tote” bag a slightly inverted triangle or “winged” look. Fashionistas and handbag aficionados have gone crazy for Celine’s design over the past few years and the handbag is popping up on city streets around the world. Although Celine’s “Luggage Tote” is quite expensive with prices starting well above $2000, fans of the handbag have been snapping it up regardless of their spending power. Of course, do to this craze, many illegal replicas have hit the marketplace further saturating the style on the street and lining the pockets of criminals.

Due to the popularity of Celine’s “Luggage Tote” and the freshness of the winged look, designers from across the globe have taken tried their hand with the new silhouette and introduced their own versions for the fall 2013 season. This means the inverted triangle or winged tote is the “IT” tote of the fall season. Hope you love it!

Designers have gone crazy designing winged totes for fall 2013. There are mini versions, which compete with the current mini satchel trend, as well as large versions which could easily be used for weekend getaways and airplane carry-ons. Whatever the size tote you need for fall, someone has designed a winged tote for you.

The jury is still out as to whether or not this silhouette will turn into a classic look, or feel dated in a few years. So, if you love the style, go ahead and splurge on the designer winged tote of your choice. If you are more conservative in your handbag purchases, but love the freshness of the silhouette and need a tote, look for a more reasonably priced bag which will carry you through one or two seasons.

I found a few fabulous winged totes in varying sizes around the web for fall 2013 and assembled them into the shopping widget below. Hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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iBiss Boutique is Willow Glen’s hidden gem!

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Photos: My favorite’s from iBiss Boutique in San Jose’s Willow Glen, 1100 Lincoln Ave. missibiss.com.  Bottom photo, dress, necklace and pants which came home with me.

It is so easy in this day and age to shop online. With all of the major retailers at our fingertips, sometimes we forget about the amazing boutique’s our city streets have to offer. I recently discovered iBiss Boutique in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose through Instagram. After connecting online, I hopped in my car and drove over to the fashionable hotspot to check it out. I was so impressed! Not only does iBiss have a large selection of on-trend attire, the accessories; especially the jewelry collection, is to-die-for!
iBiss Boutique has the most amazing décor inside. The merchandise is arranged by color and easy to shop. I spent over an hour checking everything out! Ultimately I came home with a fabulous maxi dress which is perfect to wear as we transition from summer into fall. I also found the perfect pair of printed pants to take with me next month when I attend New York Fashion Week. To top it all off, the store’s fabulous owner showed me the perfect necklace to wear with both pieces; as well as to mix into my current wardrobe. Love that!
I took a few photos from my recent shopping trip to iBiss Boutique in San Jose’s Willow Glen neighborhood and thought I would share them with you. They have the most amazing collection of initial jewelry, the perfect flats for summer into fall and a huge selection of necklaces I will be dreaming about for months.
If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, please take some time to check out iBiss Boutique. They are located at 1100 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. You can also shop from the iBiss online store at missibiss.com. If you use coupon code BAF20 you can save 20% off your online iBiss purchases! Love that!
Make sure you keep up with everything iBiss on Instagram, Facebook and/or Twitter. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 
Stay tuned! The beautiful pieces I picked up iBiss Boutique will make an appearance in a couple of upcoming outfit posts.