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Burgundy laser cut midi skirt for fall 2015

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged aquazurra / bcbg / fall 2015 / givenchy / jcrew / kendra scott / outfits by

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Pictured: Earrings: c/o Kendra Scott / Sunglasses: Prada / Lipstick: Chanel Melancolie / Necklace: c/o Kendra Scott / Top: BCBG (old, also love this one) / Skirt: JCrew / Bracelets: Kendra Scott / Handbag: Givenchy / Nail Polish: Chanel Vert Obscur / Shoes: Aquazurra (also love this pair)

This skirt! When I received my fall 2015 JCrew catalog a few weeks ago in the mail, I almost fell off my chair when I spotted this midi skirt in the pages of the glossy. The laser cut overlay, and the beautiful burgundy hue, spoke to me.

Rarely does clothing speak to me; especially in the form of “you need me now!” Normally I see something I like, I ponder it, I try to match it with other things in my closet, then I make my decision. With this midi skirt, I did not have to think, I just knew it was “the one.”

JCrew offers the skirt in burgundy, navy, and black. These are all fabulous colors, but I felt the burgundy/wine hue was really exceptional. This color sets off the laser cut-outs, making the midi skirt incredibly interesting. Love that!

When I received this laser cut midi skirt in the mail, it was even prettier than I imagined. In person, the cut-outs, and the color, are exceptional. I know I will be wearing this midi skirt all season long!

My beautiful nine-year-old daughter snapped these pictures before church last Sunday. It was the first time I wore the skirt, and I was thrilled! My two daughters love it too! 🙂

I paired this laser cut midi skirt with a simple white top from my closet. I cannot wait to start pairing it with thicker fabrics, knitwear, and even sweaters! Bring on the cold weather!

I also need to give a shout-out to the fabulous pair of earrings, and beautiful necklace by Kendra Scott I am wearing in these photos. I received them last week at the RewardStyle Master Class in San Francisco. Kendra Scott’s team was there showing the fall collection, and how the Color Bar works. 

As a huge fan of Kendra Scott’s gems, I was thrilled to receive these two items. The earrings are fabulous. They can be worn with, or without, the earring jacket. Two in one =  fabulous! ( and a money saver ;-)) 

This necklace is also a perfect closet staple. It matches everything, of course, and transcends trends. I love timeless pieces; and would love to own it in every color!

Have you found a key piece this fall which speaks to you?

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Casual spring blues

 in General Fashion / Jewelry  tagged bcbg / casual style / mansur gavriel / necklaces / outfits / rocksbox / spring 2015 / zimmermann by

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One of my favorite spring 2015 collections from New York Fashion Week was Zimmermann. (or, fall/winter since the seasons are reversed down under! Zimmermann is Australian in case you are unfamiliar with them.) I loved everything on the runway, so when their spring collection debuted, I had to have at least one piece! Since my favorite color is blue, I gravitated towards everything blue in the collection. I was surprised to see all the blue since the blue pieces were not shown on the runway in New York.

I instantly fell in love with this skirt and knew it would be perfect for both the spring and summer seasons. This skirt can easily be worn with high heels for a dressy look, or flat sandals for a summery, hot weather, casual look. It could also double as a swimsuit cover-up! Love that!

Also, if you love the necklace I am wearing, it is from Rocksbox! Rocksbox is a fabulous service with a monthly fee which sends you a monthly box of baubles to wear and love, which were hand-picked for you by a stylist. It is a great way to wear new and different jewelry all the time, without spending a ton of money. If you would like to check it out, please visit rocksbox.com and use code bayareafashionistaxoxo to receive your first month free! Hope you love it too!

xoxo

Cathy

Western cowgirl costume

 in General Fashion  tagged ariat / bcbg / costume ideas / halloween / junior league of san jose / outfits / spring 2015 by

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Pictured: Hat: M&F Western / Sunglasses: Prada / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Lipstick: Chanel 93 Intime / Shirt: Gap (old, also love this one on sale!) / Skirt: BCBG (last seen here) / Nail Polish: Gucci Metallic Sand / Handbag: Chanel (also love SAVE or SPLURGE) / Boots: Ariat

Last month I attended a fundraising party to benefit the Junior League of San Jose’s Rummage Sale. As a Sustainer in the Junior League, I am extremely proud of this fundraiser and all the hard work our active members put into making it happen; and be a success! The Rummage Sale is a fundraiser we put on once every two years. We sell high quality rummage at rock bottom prices. The fundraiser works in two ways: rummage is donated, so proceeds go directly to the Junior League’s community programs, and secondly, the community is able to purchase much-needed items which are high quality; new or gently used, and offered at unheard of prices. It’s a win/win fundraiser for everyone involved! Love that!

The party we held the night before the Rummage Sale was to celebrate the hard work our Rummage Sale committee put into making the event such as success. Since we know how to celebrate our success in the Junior League through fun, themed events, this event was western themed. This meant everyone who attended wore fabulous western get-ups. It was so much fun trying to recognize people under those hats!

Since I have never been to a western themed party before, I had to find a fabulous pair of boots and a hat! Thankfully, I am a sucker for denim shirts, and fringe is on trend this season; so I was able to put together an outfit without buying clothing. I was thrilled to find this hat for under $50 and these comfortable, sleek cowgirl boots for a decent price. Shopping win!

I know I will be able to wear the hat and boots again; as well as the whole ensemble. There is an annual ho-down for the girl scouts which I always bring my daughters to; now I can dress up! This will also make a great Halloween costume! And who knows, another western themed fundraiser or party could pop up in my future. 

Since fringe is all the rage right now, this is a great time to snap up a fringe item which can also work for a western themed costume in the future. You never know when you need to dress up! 

For more information about the Junior League of San Jose and all the fabulous work they do in the community, please visit jlsj.org.