casual style

Cool spring day

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / gap / jcrew factory / kendra scott / mansur gavriel / outfits / spring 2015 by

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Dior / Lipstick: Chanel 94 Confident / Sweater: JCrew Factory / Necklace: Kendra Scott  / Jeans: Gap / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel / Nail Polish: Gucci Abyss / Bracelets: c/o Kendra Scott, cuff, tennis bracelet / Shoes: See by Chloe (old, also love SAVE or SPLURGE)

Despite the crazy heat wave we had in early March, our normal spring weather pattern has returned to the Bay Area. Yay! Now, if only our normal April Showers would return! But I digress. . .

When the temperatures hover in the 60’s and 70’s, it is nice to have a lightweight, spring sweater. I love this nautical sweater by JCrew Factory. It is perfect for foggy mornings and cool, breezy spring days. I love wearing a navy, short sleeve tee underneath so I can take the sweater off when the fog burns off later in the day. My go-to tee is this one. This sweater also looks cute with a denim skirt and flats 😉

I am still adjusting to the return of flared jeans. I feel like skinny jeans are more flattering on my short legs. So, in order to lengthen my leg, I feel like I need a really high shoe. Even with a tall heel, I still don’t feel like flare jeans flatter me as much as skinny jeans. Although, I have to admit, they are more comfortable. Skinny jeans can be a bit constricting! I also love the fresh silhouette of flare jeans, and bootcut jeans. The 70’s trend is my favorite this season! What are your thoughts? Are you thrilled to ditch your skinnies and go back to flares; or do you have mixed emotions like me?

Channeling the 1970’s

 in General Fashion  tagged 1970s / casual fashion / casual style / denim / gap / mansur gavriel / outfits / spring 2015 / vintage styles by

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Pictured: Lipstick: Chanel 93 In Time / Earrings: c/o Jenny Present / Jacket: Rag & Bone (past season, also love this one) / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel / Ring: Bauble Bar / Nail Polish: Chanel Tenderly / Jeans: Gap / Boots: Rag & Bone

Spring 2015 is bringing us a nod to the 1970’s. There was 1970’s inspiration all over the runways for spring 2015 in New York, Milan, Paris and London. After seeing this trend on the runways explode on the street for spring 2015, I decided to shop my closet for a little 1970’s inspiration.

Gap’s Long & Lean jeans have been a longtime favorite of mine; and with the skinny jean trend, mine have sat in my closet begging to be worn for the past few years. I was thrilled to take them out and look at the 1970’s silhouette these jeans offer. They also happen to be a LOT more comfortable than skinny jeans! Love that!

Military green and military jacket styles are also a continuing trend from 2014 which is proving to be important for 2015. So, I was happy to find my military green, military inspired style jacket from last year fits perfectly into this continuing trend. I’m looking forward to wearing this 1970’s inspired outfit now and into spring 2015.

What do you think of the 1970’s silhouette and trends including boho-chic, military and flare jeans, coming into style for spring 2015?

Cozy casual winter look

 in General Fashion  tagged 7fam / banana republic / casual style / outfits / saint laurent / winter 2015 by

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Pictured: Earrings: Bauble Bar / Lipstick: Chanel 93 In Time / Sweater: Banana Republic (sold out, also love this one) / Tee shirt: Express (sold out, also love this one) / Handbag: Saint Laurent / Ring: Bauble Bar / Nail Polish: Chanel Tenderly / Jeans: 7FAM (past season, also love this pair) / Boots: Rag & Bone

Do you have a go-to outfit every season which you find yourself wearing more than once a week? For the winter season, this is my go-to outfit! I find myself wearing this sweater with my charcoal jeans, black jeans, light wash jeans and dark wash jeans. I wear it with boot cuts, skinnies and trouser jeans. Basically, every pair of jeans I own! It’s cozy, soft, comfortable; I cannot believe I did not photograph it earlier in the season! I wear this sweater all the time.

As a side note, this handbag has been on my radar for several months, and now that my holiday expenses are over, I was able to pull the trigger and buy it. I am in love! Saint Laurent handbags are made in Italy by Italian artisans; so they are amazing! The leather is incredible and the craftsmanship is fabulous. The color is also eye-catching; these photos do not do it justice!

What is your go-to outfit this season?