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Chanel Vert Obscur fall 2015 nail polish review

 in Beauty / General Fashion / Nail Polish  tagged chanel / chanel nail polish / fall 2015 / green / reviews by

chanel vert obscur nail polish fall 2015 review

Pictured: Chanel Vert Obscur nail polish for fall 2015

Chanel Vert Obscur nail polish is part of Chanel’s fall 2015 color collection. It is a deep, dark, evergreen hue which offers a green vibe during the day and in bright light, and dark, black, mysterious vibe at night and in dim light; where it looks almost black.

This is a classic-with-a-twist hue for the autumn season. Dark green, or evergreen, is a timeless fall color which works well with traditional autumn hues such as mustard, mahogany, burgundy, black, dark navy, and shades of brown. These classic hues also happen to be hot for fall 2015, making Chanel Vert Obscur perfect for the fall 2015 season! No wonder it is flying off the shelves!

That’s right! Many stores are already sold out of Chanel Vert Obscur nail polish for fall 2015; and the nail polish has only been on store shelves for about a week! This scenario has IT nail polish of season written all over it!

Not only is Chanel Vert Obscur a fabulous color for fall 2015, it is also a classic hue, making it nail polish wardrobe staple for many fall seasons to come. Love that!

I tested out Chanel Vert Obscur nail polish with one base coat, two coats of color, and one top coat. It lasted a beautiful eight days before my nail growth was obvious, and I needed to change the polish. I went swimming several times, washed dishes by hand, and cleaned my bathrooms during that time period without any chipping or signs of wear. I am in love! I may need to credit this top coat for my chip-free test. Highly recommend 😉

Chanel Vert Obscur nail polish is from Chanel’s fall 2015 beauty collection. It can be found online here , here, here, and here. If you love it, shop fast! The color is flying off store shelves and may not be around too much longer.

Get the IT bag look for less

 in General Fashion / Handbags / Shopping  tagged chanel / classic style / givenchy / valentino by

it bags for less

IT Bag “Givenchy Antigona” $2435 / Similar for under $400  online here

IT Bag “Chanel Boy” gently used for $4350 / Similar for under $300 online here

IT Bag “Valentino Rockstud Shopping Tote” $1895 / Similar for under $600 online here

There are so many IT bags on the market right now, and with the exception of Mansur Gavriel’s collection of drawstring bucket bags, they are all way over $1000. The current line of IT bags dangling on the arms of Fashionistas around the globe include the Chanel Boy Bag, Givenchy Antigona, Valentino Rockstud Tote, Chloe Drew, Chloe Faye, Saint Laurent Sac du Jour, Valentino Rockstud shoulder bag, Celine tote (although some will argue this bag is over), Hermes Birken, Hermes Kelly, Chanel 2.55, Chanel classic flap, and the hotter than hot Mansur Gavriel drawstring bag.

With so many IT bag styles on the market, a girl on a budget is bound to find an IT bag to call her own right? Well. . .maybe. . .

Unless you get your hands on a fabulous Mansur Gavriel drawstring bucket bag, the rest of the IT bags du jour are well over $1000. In fact, most of them are over $2000, with some reaching well over $10,000. (cough, cough, Hermes) This is bad news for a bag lover on a budget.

Thankfully, there are a few alternatives on the market with the IT bag look for less. Although many handbags directly copy the IT bags of the world, there are few which offer a covetable designer name, high quality construction, and a design twist which makes them their own.

I found three handbags out there which offer the IT bag look, high quality construction, and a designer label which is highly covetable. Although these handbags are moderately priced, not super-saver priced, the moderate pricing is worth it. The Chanel Boy, Givenchy Antigona, and Rockstud Shopping Tote, are considered classic IT bags. This means they will be on the IT list for many years to come. So, if you spend a little bit more for a bag with the same look, your look-a-like will last as long as the trend; if not longer. Love that!

To shop these IT bag look-a-likes, please click on the links under the graphic above, or scroll through the shopping widget below and click the bag you covet. If you are looking for a look-a-like IT bag of another style and cannot find it, feel free to ask me and I will do my best to find it for you! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Kate Spade skirt for summer

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged aquazurra / chanel / kate spade / outfits / summer 2015 by

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Pictured: Earrings: Kendra Scott (on sale!) / Sunglasses: Prada / Lipstick: Chanel 487 Amarosa / Tee shirt: Gap (sold out, also love this one) / Bracelets: Kendra Scott (on sale!)/ Skirt: Kate Spade New York / Handbag: Chanel (also love SAVE or SPLURGE) / Nail Polish: Chanel Lavanda / Shoes: Aquazurra

When I first saw this skirt by Kate Spade, I instantly fell in love with it. Not only does it have a fabulous print featuring one of my favorite blue hues, it is lightweight and comfortable; perfect for summer!

The past couple of weeks, temperatures here in the San Francisco Bay Area have been hovering in the high 80’s and low 90’s. This has caused me to to choose an outfit each day which is not only appropriate per occasion, but comfortable in the heat. This skirt has worked perfectly for both meetings and church. Love that! I paired it with a comfortable, and lightweight, basic tee shirt. This has kept me cool in the 90 degree heat, while giving the outfit a summery and carefree look. Double love that!

One of my favorite summer into fall trends is the block heel. I love stacked, and thick high heels because they are easy to walk in. When the heel is thick, I don’t have to worry about teetering and falling, or possibly chasing one of more of kids. I can run in thick heels if I have to! These black suede high heels by Aquazurra are perfect for now, and the fall 2015 season. They fit into the thick heel trend, they are comfortable, and they are suede; a big fall fabrication trend. I know I will be wearing these Aquazurra shoes quite often throughout the remainder of summer and well into the fall season. They not only look amazing with skirts, these shoes are fabulous with flare jeans too! These Aquazurra shoes are great way to wear a fall trend before the start of the fall season. I love being slightly ahead 😉