casual style

Floral totes for summer 2014

 in Handbags / Trends  tagged beach / casual fashion / casual style / summer 2014 / totes by

Floral totes are a huge trend for the summer 2014 season. Not only does a floral tote add lighthearted flair to a casual, warm weather outfit, it is also perfect for carrying summertime essentials! Love that!

Floral tote bags were spotted on the runways for spring/summer 2014 in New York, Milan and Paris. Although a quiet runway trend, they have exploded on the streets as Fashionistas favor the handbag style for casual dress during the warm weather. Floral totes are perfect for updating a casual outfit found in ones’ closet as well as for carrying a towel, flip-flops, swimsuit and more to the pool or beach.

Although floral handbags have been spotted in styles such as satchels, duffle bags and shoulder bags, the tote bag remains the most popular floral handbag style among street style aficionados. Floral tote bags for summer 2014 are not large. Due to the current trend towards small satchels and totes, florals totes for summer 2014 are being shown in medium, small and mini sizes. While the smaller size is easier to tote around, they do not hold as many summer essentials as larger, traditional summer tote bags.

If you are looking to rock the floral tote trend but need a roomy tote, look for a medium or large tote. Just because the trend is towards smaller tote bags, does not mean you have to sacrifice what works for you. Personally, I love large totes in the summer. I need the space!

If you need a tote, but not a lot of space, then  this is the perfect trend for you this summer 2014 season! Look for a small or mini floral tote to take you through the warm summer months.

I found a few fabulous floral tote bags in varying price points and sizes around the web; and I placed them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Summer maxi dress

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / dresses / joie / mansur gavriel / maxi dresses / outfits / summer 2014 / twisted silver by

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Pictured: Earrings: Kathy Kamei (similar here) / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Tentation” / Dress: Soft Joie / Tank Top: Massimo / Jacket: AG / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel / Ring: c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS for 15% off) / Shoes: Michael Kors (also love this pair and this pair) / Nail Polish: Chanel “Pink Tonic“

I love soft, cotton maxi dresses in the warm summer months. Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, we have been experiencing a heat wave which is taking temperatures up into the 90’s. Since those are normally July temperatures, I have been pulling out my summer wardrobe and enjoying the heat!

This dress by Soft Joie is comfortable and airy; perfect for a hot summer day. I also envision wearing it to the beach as a swimsuit cover-up; or even a summer pool party!

What are your favorite types of clothing for hot weather?

Flat sandals for summer 2014

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

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Summer 2014 is almost here! This means every Fashionista everywhere will need a fabulous pair, or two, of flat sandals. 

Flat sandals are classic; and the perfect casual shoe for the hot summer months. In order to stay cool and fashionable, the perfect flat sandals for summer 2014 are a must! There are many trends for summer which can easily be incorporated into the seasons’ perfect flat sandals. 

For summer 2014, the hottest trends include fringe, ankle straps, gladiator, black/white color blocking, studded (yes studded flat sandals are still around, crazy right?!), slides, flip-flops, and of course Birkenstocks! Yes, I said Birkenstocks. In case you have not noticed, the 1970’s favorite comfort shoe has returned to the streets and is arguably the hottest sandal on the planet right now. 

Small tangent: Birkenstock’s have been around for longer than most of us reading this article have been alive. That being said, they have resurfaced as the years’ most popular sandal; even being referred to, at times, as hip! I will admit Birkenstock’s are incredibly comfortable and I did wear them in high school. (I get a pass for that. I grew up in Marin and was surrounded by hippies.) But, they are being touted as “high fashion” right now and designers everywhere have been scrambling to put their, inspired by Birkenstock, designs on the market. There are luxurious versions of the iconic comfort shoe from the hippie generation popping up in high-end price points and on luxury store shelves for summer. The “Me Generation” is scratching their heads, after all, the people wearing the shoes and designing the shoes are everything they stood up against in the 1960’s. But I digress. . .

Back to flat sandals for summer 2014! For everyone who is looking for regular flat sandals for the summer season, there are so many new styles and trends this year, that is can be daunting deciding which style to go for! If you plan to do a lot of walking this summer, ankle strap flat sandals will be perfect. (Birkenstock’s slip off your feet, they are not a walking shoe. In case you were wondering ;-)) For days when you plan to sit or lay by the pool, and you are interested in more of a shoe than plastic flip-flops, look for a brightly colored pair of flat slides. Other two hot styles this season, Gladiator and thong-style sandals, are great all-around shoes which will carry you through the summer months and keep your feet happy. 

Flat sandals for summer 2014 can be worn with any of the seasons’ hottest trends from the streets and the runways. Look to pair flat sandals with jeans (skinny or boyfriend), shorts, maxi skirts/dresses and skirts above the knee.

I found a few fabulous pairs of flat sandals for summer 2014 around the web and assembled them into the widget below. I hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉