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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.

Maxi dresses for the 2012 spring and summer seasons

 in General Fashion / Trends  tagged casual fashion / casual style / dresses / maxi dresses / spring 2012 / summer 2012 by

Maxi dresses have been popular on the street for the past few spring and summer seasons, and 2012 is no different. Fashionistas have been flocking to maxi dresses for the warm weather season this year, and it is no wonder. After all, maxi dresses are an easy way to feel comfortable and casual while still looking polished. Love that!

Maxi dresses are being found this season in natural fabrics such as cotton and silk; making them perfect for warm and hot weather. With bright colors and stripes being hot trends for the spring and summer 2012 seasons, maxi dresses are appearing on store shelves in bright, vivid hues as well as nautical stripes.

There are three dominant necklines for maxi dresses this season; strapless, halter and tank. When shopping for a maxi dress, look for strapless styles, effortless tank dresses which can easily be belted and sassy halter top maxi dresses which also look fabulous as swim suit cover-ups at the beach. Love it!

The maxi dress is perfect for casual days and can easily be paired with embellished flat sandals or wedges. To dress up a maxi dress, a Fashionista can easily add a stack of bracelets and large earrings; playing into the current bold jewelry trend. To finish off the look, pair a daytime clutch or unstructured satchel, such as a Balenciaga City Tote, with a maxi dress for the ultimate in casual cool. Fabulous!

We found a few maxi dresses around the web and assembled them into the Polyvore set below; enjoy!

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