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Casual late summer outfit

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged aquazurra / casual style / chloe / express / gap / outfits / summer 2015 by

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Pictured: Earrings: Kendra Scott / Sunglasses: Prada / Lipstick: Chanel Amarosa / Blouse: Express / Tank top: Mossimo / Jeans: Gap (on sale!)/ Handbag: Chloe / Bracelet: c/o Gorjana (old, also love this one)/ Nail Polish: Chanel Mediteranee / Shoes: Aquazurra

August is almost here, and the kids go back to school in two weeks! Where did the summer go? My oldest daughter will begin junior high this year, and her orientation is in roughly ten days! With all the 100 degree weather we have been having, I cannot imagine school starting. It does not seem right!

I remember when I was in school, our first day was always the day after Labor Day. We never started in August! The first time I started school in August was when I was in graduate school. I remember thinking it was so strange to be in school the last week of August.

The strangest thing is knowing my kids start school three weeks before Labor Day! I have two children in public school, and one child with special needs. I homeschool my daughter with special needs, and I keep her on the same academic calendar as my other two children in school. This means I go back to school in two weeks too! I am so not ready! It is so hot outside, I just want to sit on a beach somewhere exotic and take a nap!

With the school year two weeks away, fashion week one month away, and fall on store shelves, I have begun to transition my wardrobe into late-summer mode. This means reaching for pieces in fall-like colors and styles, yet keeping fabrics light for the warm weather.

Fall is always a challenge here in the San Francisco Bay Area since we enjoy late summer weather through the beginning of October. If you are not familiar with this weather pattern, it basically means the city gets less fog, and the rest of the Bay Area suffers through summer temperatures until October.

Are you starting to transition to your late-summer wardrobe? When does fall begin where you live?

Don’t forget! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends on August 2, 2015. This is a great time to pick up some new fall items at sale prices! To see my picks, please click here.

My eleven year old daughter took these pictures. I think she did a pretty good job! #ProudMama

Shades of blue for summer

 in Color Trends / General Fashion  tagged aquazurra / blue / express / mansur gavriel / outfits / summer 2015 by

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Pictured: Earrings: Kendra Scott / Sunglasses: Dior / Lipstick: Chanel Amorosa / Top: Express (old, also love this one) / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel / Skirt: Express (on sale!!)/ Bracelets: Kendra Scott, Kendra Scott / Ring: The 2 Bandits / Nail Polish: Chanel Mediteranee / Shoes: Aquazurra (color past season, current season here)

One of my favorite trends from the runways was the “shades of blue” trend. Blue happens to be my favorite color of all time. So, when I spotted designers mixing shades of blue for spring and summer 2015 on the runways, I was thrilled! It was like color heaven for me 🙂 I knew this was a trend I would wear often during the spring and summer seasons.

As much as I enjoy mixing my own blue pieces together for a blue, color blocked look, a print with multiple shades of blue on it is ultimate perfection in my eyes. When I laid my eyes upon this skirt from Express, I knew I needed it in my life.

I love the mix of blues on the skirt. I also love the column silhouette mixed with the flirty splits on each side of the skirt. This skirt is easy to dress up for a party on a warm summer day, or paired with flat, silver sandals for a casual, beachy look. Love it!

What has been your favorite runway trend this summer which you have worn on the street?

Flare jeans and platforms

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged 1970s / casual fashion / casual style / express / gap / mansur gavriel / outfits / prada / summer 2015 by

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Prada / Lipstick: Chanel 847 Amorosa / Shirt: Express / Bracelets: Kendra Scott / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel / Nail Polish: Chanel Lovely Beige / Jeans: Gap / Shoes: Prada (old, also love SAVE or SPLURGE)

I am in love with the 1970’s trend of the moment. Everything about the trend, from boho-chic to flare jeans to uber-casual handbags; the trend just fits my personal style. Love that!

Although platforms were in style several years ago, and then out of style the past two years; I am thrilled they are back in style for fall 2015. Standing at 5’4″, I love any type of shoe which offers both height, and comfort. There is something about platforms which I find to be more comfortable than classic flat soled shoes. The platform offers a softer base for the ball of the foot than a thin soled shoe offers when standing on hard ground, or the street. I find platforms are easier to stand in for long periods of time than flat soled shoes for that very reason. This makes them perfect for parties; or any occasion where one has to stand! Of course, walking in platforms can be challenging.

I have found Prada makes the ideal platform. Their platforms are always walkable, comfortable, soft, and on-trend. The Prada plarforms I am wearing in the pictures above are from Prada’s fall 2009 runway. They are still in great condition despite being worn to death by me over the years. I feel like they are worth every penny, and if I purchase another pair of platforms this season, I will seriously look at Prada’s collection. Feet are our base, they should be kept happy  😉

I am looking forward to wearing my platforms again this season! Which trends from the 1970’s look for fall 2015 are you excited about?