casual style

Flare jeans summer look

July 14, 2015 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion tagged casual style / denim / outfits / summer 2015 by Bay Area Fashionista

Pictured: Earrings: Kendra Scott / Sunglasses: Prada / Lipstick: Chanel 86 Instinct / Top: Lush / Necklace: Bauble Bar / Jeans: Citizans of Humanity (petite) / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel (also online here) / Bracelets: Kendra Scott, Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Chanel Bel-Argus / Shoes: Aquazurra

I cannot get enough of my new Citizens for Humanity petite jeans! They are so comfortable and they fit perfectly. I love wearing jeans with breezy blouses, and this off-white one from Lush is perfection. I love the breezy silhouette it has, and the fabric is cool for a hot summer day. It also looks amazing with cut-offs or regular shorts.

If you would like to pre-order a new Mansur Gavriel for fall, you can pre-order one online here and here. If you have been thinking about it, don’t hesitate to order! They will go fast. I love my Mansur Gavriel handbag. They are strong handbags, not to mention on trend! I can fit my DSLR camera inside my large drawstring bucket bag, as well as stuff a denim shirt inside, my wallet, phone, and a water bottle. It is amazing how much this bag fits! It is also amazing how heavy I can make the bag, and it withstands all the weight. The high quality construction of Mansur Gavriel handbags is nothing short of amazing! I pre-ordered the new shoulder bag for fall, and I cannot wait to get my hands on it!

Also, the Nordstrom Anniversary sale is going on right now! It is the perfect time to pick a few fall essentials at a discount before the season starts. To see my picks from the sale, please click here. To shop the sale, please click here.

Petite flare jeans by Citizens of Humanity

July 7, 2015 in General Fashion tagged casual style / chloe / denim / mansur gavriel / outfits / petite / summer 2015 by Bay Area Fashionista

Pictured: Earrings: Kendra Scott / Sunglasses: Prada / Lipstick: Chanel 86 Instinct / Top: Express / Jeans: Citizens of Humanity (petite) / Ring: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Chanel Bel-Argus / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel (also online here) / Shoes: Chloe (on major sale!!)

One of the hardest things to shop for is jeans! At 5’4″ tall, I find the majority of jeans on the market way too long for me. I often have to spend extra money tailoring my jeans in order to fit my short legs. One huge problem I encounter is when I have to shorten bootcut, flare, or bell bottom jeans. When I have boot cut, flare, or bell bottom jeans shortened, I lose half the flare of the jean, thus ruining the silhouette of the pant. Can I tell you how annoying and frustrating this can be???

Due to this problem, I often find myself going straight to the Gap and purchasing their jeans in the “short” or “ankle” length. Since the Gap has great prices, this is not really a bag thing. I have to admit, I do get bored of always buying the same brand of jeans! So, I decided to try on a few pairs of petite jeans to see how they would fit.

I am not really sure why I haven’t tried petite jeans before. I already wear petite pants, so why have I not tried jeans?! Why did it take me so long to have this revelation?! Ah, the universe will never know. 😉

I was thrilled when I tried Citizens of Humanity flare jeans in a petite size. They fit perfectly! I have found denim heaven. Not only do these jeans fit perfectly, I do not have to shorten them, and they are soft and comfortable. Love that!

Petite jeans are now going to be my new guilty pleasure. I feel like a kid in a candy store trying on jeans that fit me! Yay! Since I love these petite jeans by Citizens of Humanity so much, I plan to get a few more pairs for the fall season.

What is your favorite line of denim?

Shorts for summer 2015

July 6, 2015 in General Fashion / Trends tagged beach / casual style / runway trends / shorts / street style trends / summer 2015 by Bay Area Fashionista

From top left: navy shorts (on sale!) / handbag / white and chambray striped shorts / dark grey board shorts

The hot, summer weather is here; this means it is time for shorts! There are several styles of shorts which are on trend for the summer 2015 season. This means we will not have to sacrifice style for comfort this summer. Love that!

The runways brought us the boho-trend, and the Bermuda shorts trend. Shorts for summer 2015 reflect both of these runway trends. There are also a few shorts trends for summer 2015 which did not grace the runways in New York, Paris, Milan, and London; they originate from the streets, and from the beaches. Without further adieu, here are the ultimate trends in short for summer 2015:

Boho-chic: Boho-chic shorts are all the rage for summer 2015. We are seeing boho style prints, loose fabrics, and relaxed silhouettes on boho-chic shorts. Boho-chic shorts tend to hit mid-thigh or slightly above.

Bermuda shorts: This 80’s trend was all over the runways for spring/summer 2015. Bermuda shorts for summer 2015 tend to be shown in solid colors or denim. Look for styles which are slim fitting, and hit right at the top of the knee cap.

Board shorts: Board shorts are a huge street style trend. Originally popularized by surfers on the beaches of California, Florida, and Hawaii, board shorts are mainstream for summer 2015. Look for dark, solid colors, and drawstring waists. Also look for board shorts to hit between mid-thigh, and the top of the knee.

Bow-tie shorts: Shorts with bow-tie’s at the waist are a huge trend this summer 2015 season. Look for styles which hit mid-thigh, or slightly above. The silhouette is loose without flowing. This feminine style looks amazing with wedges or tie-up sandals.

Denim cut-offs: Cut-offs, which was a huge trend in the 90’s, 80’s, and 70’s, are back with a vengeance. Look for styles which are very distressed, and hit about mid-thigh or slightly above. Cut-offs look best with vintage tee’s, tank tops, flip flops, and loose fitting tops. This is a trend you can DIY. Have an old pair of jeans you don’t wear anymore? Why not cut them off! You’ll recycle an old article of clothing, and save money at the same time. Love that!

There you have it! The hottest trends in shorts from both the runways, and the streets; and shall we also say beaches?! There is a style of shorts for everyone this summer 2015 season. Which style is your favorite?

My favorite short for summer 2015 from around the web:

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