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Holiday Gift Guide to Santana Row 2017

November 24, 2017 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion / Shopping tagged Aesop / Amazon / holiday gift guide 2017 / holidays 2017 / kendra scott / Liberatone / Makers Market / men / santana row / sugarfina by Bay Area Fashionista

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‘Tis the season! The holidays are my favorite season of the year. One of the things that make the holidays special, is spending time at San Jose’s premiere lifestyle destination, Santana Row. I love strolling the Row with my family in tow, brunching at Left Bank, lunching at Maggiano’s, and enjoying dinner at Sino. In addition to eating and hanging out, Santana Row is special during the holidays because of the decorations, and wide variety of shops to find that perfect somethin’ somethin’ for everyone on my holiday list.

Since I know the Row like the back of my hand, I wanted to share with you some special new shops at Santana Row which feature fabulous gift ideas! There is something for everyone at these new shops; as well as the established stores we have all grown to love at Santana Row.

Holidays Gifts from Makers Market

How fabulous is this jewelry and decor from Makers Market! I love their local, handmade wares which make amazing holiday presents. You can find artistic pieces from local, emerging designers who put their heart and soul into their craft. I am pretty sure I need at least one of those bracelets in my life. Which will you choose?

You can see these gift ideas and more at Makers Market located on Santana Row or call 408.320.1868

Holiday Gifts from Liberatone

Have you checked out Libratone yet? If not, then run there now! They have the most amazing speakers with blue-tooth capability. I especially love their speaker which is water resistant. It is perfect for outdoor entertaining. The colors are just as bright as the sound. My daughter, pictured above, declared these the “best headphones on the market!” This means a lot, she is a headphone snob. The headphones are blue-tooth wireless and produce crystal clear sound. They would make the ideal gift for the teen or college student on your list!

To see these gifts and more, check out Libratone on Santana Row or call 888.429.6133

Holiday Gifts from Amazon Books

There is a new bookstore on the Row! Amazon has opened an Amazon Bookstore which offers shoppers local favorites, a vast children’s section, and some electronic toy demonstrations. This is a great place to start if you plan on shopping with Amazon this holiday season.

You can find plenty of gifts from Amazon online at Amazon.com, check out local favorites and test out toys at Amazon Books on Santana Row, or call 408-346-0212

Holiday Gifts from Aesop

Aesop is a fabulous beauty product line filled with hair and skin care products. They have a large assortment of gift boxes for the beauty fan on your list. Plus, if you like to test before you buy, they have the cutest testing station I have ever seen. Isn’t it fabulous and hip! Love!

You can find all these fabulous beauty products at Aesop on Santana Row or call 408.320.1866

Holiday Gifts from Sugarfina

So you know I have a sweet tooth! I can’t walk into Sugarfina without buying something. After taking these pictures to scout out all the yummy treats you can give this holiday season, I walked out with enough candy to fill my empty bento box at home. You too, can find the perfect sweet treats to give this holiday season at Sugarfina. They have holiday themed bento boxes available to ensure you have the right presentation too. The little individual boxes also make the ideal stocking stuffers. Love!

You can find these gifts, and taste a little too, at Sugarfina on Santana Row or call 855.784.2734

There you have it! Old and new shops with fabulous gifts for the holidays at Santana Row. Which if these gifts are you hoping to find under the tree this holiday season?

Still can’t decide to what to buy? Why not give a Gift Card to Santana Row! They not only make shopping easy, but they are also fabulous stocking stuffers! You can purchase a Gift Card, in any amount, at the Santana Row concierge, or online at SantanaRow.com

Happy shopping, and have a fabulous holiday season!

XOXO

Cathy

*sponsored by Santana Row. all thoughts and opinions are my own

Asymmetrical lines at New York Fashion Week

September 12, 2017 in General Fashion tagged all saints / dresses / fall 2017 / givenchy / ippolita / kendra scott / nyfw outfits / outfits / rebecca minkoff by Bay Area Fashionista

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wearing: silver oval earrings / Chanel lipstick / black draping asymmetrical dress (under $200!!) / bold silver cuff (on major sale!!) / Chanel fall nail polish / Givenchy bag / black and silver watch / silver booties (so comfortable!)

One of the biggest questions I have to answer every season when I go to fashion week is, ‘what do I wear at New York Fashion Week?’ There are several different directions one could go when choosing a New York Fashion Week outfit. Some people dress comfortably and blend into the crowd, while others wear a trend salad in the craziest way possible in the hopes that street style photographers will capture their image. I’m closer to the comfort zone, then the pea-cocking zone (as dressing to photographed it referred to).

The clothing I buy for my New York Fashion Week outfits need to be pieces I know I will re-wear when in my daily life. I have needed a new little black dress for my closet for several months now. This prompted me to find a fabulous little black dress I could wear to fashion week, as well as keep in my closet for last minute dinners, theater events, and parties. A little black dress which is both comfortable and flattering is always the perfect wardrobe staple!

I was thrilled to find this little black dress. It has draped, asymmetrical lines which is an extremely hot trend for fall 2017. The fabric is a cotton jersey which feels like a soft tee-shirt but looks dressier then a tee. The draping hits in all the right spots; taking ten pounds off my body. I love clothing which makes me thinner then I am! Love!

Despite the fact that I was wearing black, famous street style photographer Denton Taylor snapped a few photos of my little black dress! It was so much fun! Who says you can’t get snapped by photographers while being practical in your fashion week outfit ideas?

These silver boots turned out to be really comfortable, and helped get me through a long day of shows. I did a lot of standing in lines, and walking to shows; these boots were made walking, and that’s just what they did! Love that!

This was my outfit for Saturday, which was my second day of shows at New York Fashion Week. I went to Taoray Wang, Runa Ray, Custo Barcelona, Banana Republic x Olivia Palermo, A Detacher, and Academy of Art. Between A Detacher and Acdemy of Art, I swung over to the rewardStyle Rooftop Part. It was so much fun seeing so many of my fellow bloggers; and many blogger friends! Here is a fun little video I took with Dawn from Fashion Should be Fun and Laura from Have Need Want. We are “Charlie’s Angels.” You can tell, right? haha

Stay tuned for more coverage from the New York Fashion Week shows. Spring 2018 is looking fabulous!

My New York Fashion Week outfit for the spring 2018 shows:

Photo credits: Top two photos by Denton Taylor / brick wall photos by Dawn/Fashion Should Be Fun

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Fall wide leg pants and a ruffle top

September 5, 2017 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion tagged baublebar / fall 2017 / kendra scott / outfits / proenza schouler / shein by Bay Area Fashionista

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wearing: blue tassel earrings / Chanel lipstick / winter white ruffle top c/o SheIn (under $15!!) / bold silver cuff (on major sale!!) / Chanel fall nail polish / white leather watch / Proenza Schouler Hava satchel / blue fall wide leg pants c/o SheIn (under $20!!) / silver mules (under $100 and super comfy!!)

It is almost officially fall! Despite the close proximity of the fall season’s start date, the weather here in the Bay Area has been heating up like crazy! I wore these fall wide leg pants last weekend when temperatures soared to 103 degrees. They kept me cool, while allowing me to rock one of fall 2017’s trends; the wide leg pant.

Wide leg pants for fall are a huge trend! We are seeing all types of fabrics being constructed into fall wide leg pants. I love how this pair flows and offers an on-trend stripe pattern featuring navy and winter white. This winter white ruffle top works perfectly with the pants; and it is a cool fabric making it perfect for early fall’s hot temperatures. When the weather cools down in about five to six weeks, this ruffle top and these wide leg pants will transition into cooler temperatures with the addition of boots and a moto jacket; bonus points if it’s a silver moto jacket! So hot for fall!!

The pants, ruffle top, and shoes make a complete outfit priced under $115. Isn’t that amazing!! I love finding great deals on fashion-forward items which will take me through an entire season.

What do you think about the fall wide leg pant trend this season? Is this a trend you plan to rock? It is pretty easy to wear, even if you are short. I am 5’4″ and I love how they look. These pants can be worn at the ankle, or cropped; depending on your height, and where they hit you. Cropped wide leg pants are just as hot, and on trend, as regular length. Which type do you prefer?

Shop my fall wide leg pants and ruffle top outfit:

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