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Flatforms for summer 2014

 in Shoes / Trends  tagged casual fashion / casual style / flatforms / sandals / summer 2014 by

Flatforms are summer 2014’s flat sandal alternative. Not to be confused with platform sandals, flatforms are roughly 1″ high without any pitch; adding a little bit of height and comfort without looking like a complete platform shoe.

Flatform sandals are great for casual days in summer 2014. The overall look of the shoe is not appropriate for the office; they are perfect for weekends, casual days and general comfort! Flatform sandals make a great alternative to the Birkenstock trend since they tend to have more fashion-forward style than the traditional comfort shoe.

Designers such as Fendi and Prada are showing flatforms for summer 2014, and many lower priced brands have followed suit. Since this is the beginning of the flatform trend, it is likely that flatforms will continue into 2015; making them a good investment for summer 2014.

I found a few fabulous flatforms around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Jill Milan fall 2014 collection

 in Bay Area Fashion / Eco Chic / General Fashion / Handbags / Local Designers  tagged casual fashion / casual style / drawstring bag / fall 2014 / jill milan / metallics / san francisco designers / vegan style by

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Pictured: c/o Jill Milan SoMa Punching Bag in Anthracite

Jill Milan has started to release handbags from their fall 2014 collection; and they are nothing short of fabulous! Metallic handbags and shoes, as well as drawstring bags, are hot for fall 2014. Jill Milan has combined these trends from the runways into beautiful drawstring handbags in metallic hues. Love them!

Drawstring handbags and metallic hues are classic in their own right. In addition to being timeless, metallic hues and drawstring bucket bags are highly sought after for the fall 2014 season; as well as right now! They are the perfect handbag for everyday use, and in a metallic hue, drawstring bags look glam, polished and very of-the-moment. Love that!

Jill Milan handbags are beautiful, luxurious handbags which are handmade by the world’s top artisans in Italy. Every detail from the stitching to the hardware to the proportion is beyond perfection. Executives from Jill Milan test the quality of their handbags before selling them by using them in everyday life; ensuring they are of the highest quality possible. This makes Jill Milan’s handbags heirloom quality.

Another note about Jill Milan, all of their handbags are 100% vegan! They are made from the highest quality vegan materials by the finest artisans in the business. This is why Jill Milan handbags are so special. 

Jill Milan’s fall 2014 drawstring handbag collection is available now; meaning you can rock the hottest tend for fall 2014 before summer gets rolling! Now that’s being ahead of the trends 😉 Jill Milan handbags can be found online at JillMilan.com.

Here is a peek at a few of the fall 2014 pieces:

B1402GM99 Tiburon Tote gold metallic FRONT B1403ATH99 SoMa Punching Bag anthracite FRONT B1403GAN99 SoMa Punching Bag gold and anthracite FRONT B1403GAQ99 SoMa Punching Bag gold and antique FRONT B1403PTR99 SoMa Punching Bag pewter FRONT

Casual shades of blue

 in General Fashion  tagged asos / casual style / outfits / skirts / summer 2014 by

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Pictures: Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS to save 15%) / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Temptation” / Tee-Shirt: Gap / Tank Top: Mossimo / Handbag: Balenciaga (current season here) / Bracelet: BCBG / Skirt: ASOS Petite (also in REGULAR)  / Nail Polish: Chanel “Sweet Lilac” / Shoes: Stuart Weitzman (past season, also love SAVE or SPLURGE)

I love casual maxi skirts and midi skirts. There is something about long skirts in casual fabrications which offers both comfort and effortless style. This is what I love about this skirt from ASOS. As soon as I saw it on their website, I knew I needed it in my life for summer. The fabric is cool and comfortable which is key during the hot summer months. I am also a sucker for stripes, what can I say!

This outfit took me through church and two children’s birthday parties; all in the same day! I know I will find myself reaching for this skirt often as we move into summer since it is so versatile! What are your favorite pieces for summer which feel comfortable yet look put together?