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Casual Autumn Friday

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged casual fashion / casual style / gap / ippolita / manolo blahnik / outfits / rebecca minkoff / tiffany by

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Photos: Earrings: Ippolita (similar here) (same but diff. color here.) / Necklaces: Ippolita (same but diff. color here .) and “C” necklace (past season) similar here and here / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Rose“ / Sweater: Trouve / Belt: Prada / Jeans: Gap / Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff / Ring: Tiffany / Nail Polish: Chanel Rose Moire / Shoes: Manolo Blahnik

Happy Friday! I am so happy casual Friday exists! There is something about the last day of the workweek where I always feel slightly tired yet extremely happy that the weekend is almost here. This type of mood almost always calls for jeans! Of course in the fall and winter months, it always calls for a cozy sweater too! I love this sweater by Trouve. It offers a classic look with a twist! Notice the asymmetrical zipper on the side. I love how the zipper adds a subtle touch which makes an otherwise timeless sweater unusual and fresh. I can see myself living in this sweater all season long.

Do you have a favorite, cozy and casual item this fall you are looking forward to wearing throughout the season? If so, please share!

Almost all black

 in General Fashion / Shopping  tagged casual style / local shops / outfits / santana row / scotch and soda by

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Photos: Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Myth“ / Necklace and Top: Scotch & Soda / Belt: Prada / Jeans: Gap / Handbag: Chloe / Bracelet: c/o Twisted Silver / Nail Polish: Chanel Alchimie / Boots: Michael Kors

Scotch & Soda is a new store which has recently opened at my favorite place to shop; Santana Row! The shop offers both men’s and women’s clothing which I like to describe as “cutting-edge casual.” I fell in love with so many pieces while I was shopping in the store for the first time. There was a beautiful leather tee-shirt, a fabulous pair of space print jeans and a cozy burgundy sweater which were calling my name. Although those three pieces remain on my wish list, I did purchase this casual top featured in the photos above. I love the sparkling green stripes and the soft fabric. If you are local to the Bay Area, definitely take some time to check out the new Scotch & Soda store at Santana Row. I would love to hear what you think!

Autumn casual

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged banana republic / casual style / fall 2013 / gap / john hardy / outfits / prada / rebecca minkoff / tiffany by

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Photos: Earrings: John Hardy / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Myth” / 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