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Metallic jeans for fall 2012

 in General Fashion / Trends  tagged casual style / denim / fall 2012 / metallics / winter 2013 by

Metallics have been huge over the past few seasons, and for fall 2012, they are not going anywhere. One of the ways to rock the metallic trend this fall is with a pair of sparkling, metallic jeans. Metallic denim is huge on the street for the fall 2012 season. This is not a trend from the runway, rather, the metallic denim trend has emerged over the past season on the most fashionable catwalk of all; the sidewalk.

Fashion-savvy yet casual-loving Fashionistas have been spotted around the globe, especially London, wearing shiny metallic denim. Metallic jeans have been spotted mainly in the skinny jean silhouette with a few classic cuts sprinkled in.

Metallic jeans for fall 2012 are being shown in sparkling shades of silver, rose gold, pewter, dark yellow gold and fool’s gold. Metallic jeans can also be found in seasonal colors as well as fall’s hot leopard print and animal print trends.

The metallic denim trend is a great way to dress casually yet steer clear of regular blue jeans. Metallic jeans for fall offer the comfort of regular denim yet all the dazzle of an on-trend fall 2012 ensemble. Love that!

Metallic jeans look fabulous with classic white shirts, neutral sweaters and black tops during the fall 2012 months. Since metallic jeans are anything but shy, it is a good rule-of-thumb to keep accessories, shirts and jackets neutral. After all, the outfit is all about he metallic jeans. Why have competing pieces on?

We found a few fabulous pairs of metallic jeans for fall online and assembled them into the Polyvore set, below. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Espadrille wedges for the summer beach season

 in General Fashion / Shoes  tagged beach / casual style / summer 2012 / wedges by

Summer 2012 is here and the beach season has arrived. One of the biggest challenges a Fashionista faces when going to the beach is walking on the sand. If the beach day is planned with beach games, swimming, surfing and play, then shoes are not a huge issue. If the beach day is more of a party event such as a wedding or dinner on the sand, shoes become a huge issue.

Walking on the sand can be a huge challenge; especially if you are dressed up for an event. Sand tends to go inside the shoes and walking seems more difficult than training on the Stairmaster at a high speed. Thankfully the espadrille shoe was invented in the fourteenth century and was originally used for walking on dirt and sand. The natural nature of the espadrille makes it the perfect shoe for walking on sand; therefore the ultimate beach shoe.

Of course, if you are attending an event on the beach, you may want more than just a flat espadrille. Wedges are hot for summer 2012 and so is the espadrille wedge. This trend is a fabulous one since there are enormous amounts of espadrille wedges on the market for the summer 2012 season.

Espadrille wedges for summer 2012 are being found in every style imaginable and for every occasion a Fashionista will attend this summer season. Espadrille wedges are being found on store shelves in metallic leather, bright, colorful fabrics, exotic skins, glitter fabric and patent leather.

The modern version of the espadrille, including espadrille wedges, includes a wax or material sole which allows for the shoe to go from the beach to the street. This makes the espadrille wedge a great shoe for the summer and also for any beach vacation. Love this!

We found a few fabulous espadrille wedges online and assembled them into the Polyvore set below. Hope you love them! Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Twisted Silver brings an organic touch to your jewelry collection

 in Bay Area Fashion / Eco Chic / General Fashion / Jewelry / Local Designers  tagged casual style / fall 2012 / necklaces / summer 2012 / twisted silver by

The new Woodstock necklace from Twisted Silver is sweet, eco-chic and perfect for the summer 2012 season! The Woodstock necklace from Twisted Silver features an organic wood heart on a long brass chain.

This lightweight piece works perfectly with this season’s cork shoe and handbag trend. The summer 2012 season is also boasting soft straw accessories and natural fiber garments which accessorize perfectly with the Woodstock necklace’s earthy vibe. Love this!

The Woodstock necklace from Twisted Silver is a lighthearted and a sweet way to express yourself this summer season. The necklace can be worn long, or doubled to allow the piece to hit at the bottom of the collar bone, or even worn tripled over to create an edgy chocker.

The hand-carved wooden heart is complimented by the antiqued brass chain which is 40” in length. The Woodstock necklace weighs a mere 2oz. and the heart is 2” in size. Priced at $70, the Woodstock necklace is like three necklaces in one; love that!

The Woodstock necklace can be found online at Twisted-Silver.com. Use coupon code INSIDERS for 15% off.

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Photos courtesy of Twisted Silver

*We received a sample of the Lake necklace from Twisted Silver. We were not required to write about the necklace and receipt of the sample did not influence our opinion of the product. Everything in this article is the sole opinion of the writer and should be treated as such. For any questions, or more information, please see our disclaimer.