casual style


Autumn casual

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Photos: Earrings: John Hardy / Lipstick: c/o Laura MercierMyth/ Sweater: Banana Republic / Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff / Rings: John Hardy and Tiffany / Nail Polish: Chanel Alchemie / Jeans: Gap / Boots: Prada (similar)

Over the weekend we took the kids to a local fundraising carnival. It was really fun to go on the Ferris Wheel and watch the kids go on so many rides and inside of the bouncy house. We were at the carnival for several hours so I was really happy to be wearing a comfortable pair of biker boots.

I love the biker boot trend this fall. Biker boots offer a small heel and an edgy style which spices up a casual outfit; yet allows a certain level of comfort. Love that! These biker boots have definitely been my fall 2013 “go-to” item. What is your “go-to” item(s) this autumn season?

xoxo

Cathy


Fall 2013 trends: biker jackets and boots

Biker jackets and biker boots are considered casual classics. Although timeless, the biker trend has taken on new life for the fall 2013 season. Biker jackets and biker boots graced the runways for fall/winter 2013/2014 in New York, Paris, Milan and London. Store buyers and consumers loved the casual, edgy biker look and store shelves have become stocked with the look for the autumn season; and consumers are buying the biker look like mad!

With the rocker chic trend and grunge trend popular in 2013, it is only natural that the biker look, often referred to as the “moto” look, would gain popularity with Fashionistas who do not normally wear such edgy attire. Designers have responded to the trend with biker boots and jackets in multiple colors which stray from traditional black. We are seeing shades of brown, tan and even brighter hues such as blue and pink on biker inspired items.

In addition to traditional biker jackets, designers have created vests, sweater and tops with biker jacket details. Biker boots have found new life with high heel versions of the traditional, casual style. This is bringing the biker look into chicer, dressier waters. Love that!

My favorite biker jacket of the season is by Cusp. I personally own this jacket and feel it is the best value on the market for rocking the biker trend. The sleeves zipper off from the body of the jacket leaving you with a biker vest! It is two jackets in one! The leather is soft and the jacket is cozy. I also love the price especially considering the jacket is also a vest. So much bang for your buck!

Are you wearing the biker trend this fall 2013 season? What are you favorite pieces to wear this season which are in line with the trend?

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Gold, ivory, black and Twisted Silver

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Outfit: Earrings: Twisted Silver (no longer avl) / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Myth” / Necklace: Furla c/o Santana Row / Sweater: Banana Republic / Tank top: Mossimo / Bracelet: c/o Twisted Silver (on sale! Oct 1-4) / Nail Polish: Chanel Alchemie / Jeans: Gap / Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff / Booties: Donald J Pliner

For fall 2013, I have been in the mood to wear more neutrals and warmer hues. I have also been playing with mixing gold and silver metals together. I love how Twisted Silver’s brass peices play well with the silver studs on my handbag and the pewter hue on my boots.

If you love the beautiful brass, copper and silver jewelry from Twisted Silver as much as I do, then you are in luck! Twisted Silver is having a fabulous “Last Call Sale” from October 1 through October 4, 2013. There will be over 35 close-out designs on sale at rock bottom prices; including the floral bracelet in the above photos! This is a great opportunity; especially since florals are on trend for fall 2013 as well as spring 2014! Love that!

Prices at Twisted Silver’s “Last Call Sale” will range from $20 to $15 to below $10! These are the most amazing prices I have ever seen Twisted Silver offer! Twisted Silver jewelry is made right here in the San Francisco Bay Area from vintage, eco-conscious and antiqued parts. They have everything from statement pieces to on-trend pieces to classic, signature pieces you will find yourself reaching for all the time. I cannot wait to see what is marked down!

To shop the sale, please visit Twisted-Silver.com. This is one of the those times when you cannot hestitate to buy something if you love it. Everything marked down will move fast and then be gone forever! Cannot wait to hear what you buy! Join me on Facebook or Twitter and let me know what you snag in the sale! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

Photos: Bay Area Fashionista 2013©