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New York Fashion Week outfit day two

 in General Fashion  tagged fall 2015 / givenchy / kendra scott / nyfw outfits / outfits / valentino / vince by

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Pictured: Earrings: Kendra Scott / Sunglassess: Chanel / Dress: Vince / Lipstick: Christian Louboutin / Handbag: Givenchy / Bracelets: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Chanel Chataigne / Shoes: Valentino

This was my New York Fashion Week outfit on day two of the spring/summer 2016 shows. Laura snapped these pictures for me outside the Art Beam before the Zimmermann show.

These Valentino shoes were perfect during New York Fashion Week. The low heel and ankle strap kept the shoes perfectly in place while I stood in line for shows, stood outside waiting for Uber’s, and did quite a bit of walking. Loved them!

My favorite part of this outfit is this Vince dress! The dress was incredibly comfortable and did not wrinkle during the day. My day started at 10am, and went until 11pm, so there was a lot of sitting at shows, and sitting at meals that day! Thankfully, the dress did not wrinkle at all. Love that!

This Vince dress was also perfect for the weather. The temperatures in New York hovered in the high 70’s, with low humidity. The dress was perfect for the early fall weather; which means it will be ideal at home in the San Francisco Bay Area during the entire fall season. I cannot wait to wear it this fall! As fall progresses, it will look amazing paired with black boots, and a black leather jacket.

Each New York Fashion Week outfit I plan has been chosen for a combination of comfort, style, and the ability to be restyled back home. This dress was great because it packed well, offered comfort, stayed wrinkle-free, and can be worn so many different ways throughout the fall season. This was the first dress I purchased from Vince, and since I love it so much, I will have to check out more dresses and clothing options from Vince! I’m hooked!

In addition to Zimmerman on day two of New York Fashion Week, I also attended Betsey Johnson, Pamella Roland, and Chromat. Stay tuned for my coverage of these fabulous shows!

Burgundy laser cut midi skirt for fall 2015

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged aquazurra / bcbg / fall 2015 / givenchy / jcrew / kendra scott / outfits by

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Pictured: Earrings: c/o Kendra Scott / Sunglasses: Prada / Lipstick: Chanel Melancolie / Necklace: c/o Kendra Scott / Top: BCBG (old, also love this one) / Skirt: JCrew / Bracelets: Kendra Scott / Handbag: Givenchy / Nail Polish: Chanel Vert Obscur / Shoes: Aquazurra (also love this pair)

This skirt! When I received my fall 2015 JCrew catalog a few weeks ago in the mail, I almost fell off my chair when I spotted this midi skirt in the pages of the glossy. The laser cut overlay, and the beautiful burgundy hue, spoke to me.

Rarely does clothing speak to me; especially in the form of “you need me now!” Normally I see something I like, I ponder it, I try to match it with other things in my closet, then I make my decision. With this midi skirt, I did not have to think, I just knew it was “the one.”

JCrew offers the skirt in burgundy, navy, and black. These are all fabulous colors, but I felt the burgundy/wine hue was really exceptional. This color sets off the laser cut-outs, making the midi skirt incredibly interesting. Love that!

When I received this laser cut midi skirt in the mail, it was even prettier than I imagined. In person, the cut-outs, and the color, are exceptional. I know I will be wearing this midi skirt all season long!

My beautiful nine-year-old daughter snapped these pictures before church last Sunday. It was the first time I wore the skirt, and I was thrilled! My two daughters love it too! 🙂

I paired this laser cut midi skirt with a simple white top from my closet. I cannot wait to start pairing it with thicker fabrics, knitwear, and even sweaters! Bring on the cold weather!

I also need to give a shout-out to the fabulous pair of earrings, and beautiful necklace by Kendra Scott I am wearing in these photos. I received them last week at the RewardStyle Master Class in San Francisco. Kendra Scott’s team was there showing the fall collection, and how the Color Bar works. 

As a huge fan of Kendra Scott’s gems, I was thrilled to receive these two items. The earrings are fabulous. They can be worn with, or without, the earring jacket. Two in one =  fabulous! ( and a money saver ;-)) 

This necklace is also a perfect closet staple. It matches everything, of course, and transcends trends. I love timeless pieces; and would love to own it in every color!

Have you found a key piece this fall which speaks to you?

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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 😉