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Shirtdresses for summer 2015

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Pictured from left: Blue shirtdress / Beige shirtdress / Olive shirtdress

The shirtdress is a classic dress style. This timeless silhouette has been reinvented season after season appearing with varying sleeve lengths, collars, hemlines, and button patterns. For summer 2015, the shirtdress takes on a slim silhouette, single button pattern, double breast pocket design, and tie waist belt. The collars on shirtdresses for summer 2015 are being shown in every style imaginable. Love that!

The shirtdress for summer 2015 is considered a casual style best worn during the day and on weekends. Shirtdresses can easily be worn with flat sandals, high heel sandals, summer booties, and casual pumps. Shirtdresses also look amazing for summer 2015 when styled with an on-trend bucket bag, or flap closure shoulder bag, reminiscent of the 1970’s.

Fabrications for summer shirtdresses are mostly in natural fibers such as cotton, and silk. There are a few styles being found in soft polyester, and rayon. Look for crisp cottons, or flowing silks, for the most “of-the-moment” look in shirtdresses this season.

Although not a dominant runway trend, shirtdresses are a favorite on the street; making them one of the hottest street style trends in casual attire for the summer 2015 season.

I found a few fabulous shirtdresses around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love them ! I am eyeing the pale blue dress featured above. Love it! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Casual spring blues

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One of my favorite spring 2015 collections from New York Fashion Week was Zimmermann. (or, fall/winter since the seasons are reversed down under! Zimmermann is Australian in case you are unfamiliar with them.) I loved everything on the runway, so when their spring collection debuted, I had to have at least one piece! Since my favorite color is blue, I gravitated towards everything blue in the collection. I was surprised to see all the blue since the blue pieces were not shown on the runway in New York.

I instantly fell in love with this skirt and knew it would be perfect for both the spring and summer seasons. This skirt can easily be worn with high heels for a dressy look, or flat sandals for a summery, hot weather, casual look. It could also double as a swimsuit cover-up! Love that!

Also, if you love the necklace I am wearing, it is from Rocksbox! Rocksbox is a fabulous service with a monthly fee which sends you a monthly box of baubles to wear and love, which were hand-picked for you by a stylist. It is a great way to wear new and different jewelry all the time, without spending a ton of money. If you would like to check it out, please visit rocksbox.com and use code bayareafashionistaxoxo to receive your first month free! Hope you love it too!

xoxo

Cathy

Donald J Pliner wedges for spring 2015

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Dior / Lipstick: Chanel 98 Etourdie / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Top: Gap / Skirt: Gap (old, also love this one) / Handbags: Givenchy / Bracelets: Ippolita, Kendra Scott / Tennis Bracelet: c/o Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Tom Ford Black Jade / Shoes: c/o Donald J Pliner at Santana Row, also online here.

Spring has sprung! I love the moderate weather we have been having. It is always nice to enjoy warm weather which hovers in the high 60’s and 70’s. I also love all the blossoms and greenery this time of year. Spring is my favorite season! Since spring is in full swing, it is high time to ensure our wardrobes are prepared for this perfect weather.

The easiest way to update ones’ spring wardrobe is through accessories. I love the spring 2015 collection at the Donald J Pliner shop at Satana Row in San Jose. Donald J Pliner has a wide selection of on-trend shoes and handbags which are perfect for the spring 2015 season. Love that!

The store is full of cool cork, street-smart slip-on sneakers, casual sandals, fabulous wedges (like mine!), and eye catching high heels. It is a one-stop-shop for spring! Perfection 😉

This pair of metallic wedges from Donald J Pliner are my go-to casual shoes for spring. They have an of-the-moment white sole, cool cork wedge, and soft metallic leather. The interior is smooth, soft, and comfortable! I can walk, and stand for hours in these wedges; I can even chase my kids if they run off! A must-have feature for us Moms; fashionable shoes which can double as running shoes! Ha!

These wedges by Donald J Pliner look fabulous with this season’s flare jeans, midi skirts, maxi skirts, mini skirts, shorts, dresses; the list goes on! They look great with everything, let’s just put it that way. 😉

To see these wedges, and the entire spring 2015 collection by Donald J Pliner, please stop into the Donald J Pliner store at Santana Row or visit Donald J Pliner online at donaldjpliner.com.

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