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Baggy boyfriend jeans

May 9, 2016 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion tagged banana republic / casual style / mansur gavriel / outfits / spring 2016 by Bay Area Fashionista

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Pictured: Earrings: Kendra Scott / Sunglasses: Chanel / Lipstick: Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rosa / Blouse: Banana Republic / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel / Bracelet: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: MAC Moonday / Jeans: Banana Republic / Shoes: Aquazurra

Now that the weather has become a bit warmer, it is more difficult to wear flare jeans on a daily basis. I need to wear a heel, or a wedge, with flares, and sometimes I would prefer to wear footwear which is a bit more comfortable. Thankfully, baggy boyfriend jeans are a hot trend this season, so I have a great alternative to my flares for the warmer weather! Love that!

Baggy boyfriend jeans are perfect for casual days. They are comfortable, non-constricting, and easy to style. They can easily be dressed up with high wedges, heeled sandals, or funky pumps. They can also be worn casually with a low heel, flat sandals, or flats. Since I am short, I prefer to wear a low heel.

This particular pair of baggy boyfriend jeans has heavy distressing; this allows for natural ventilation at the knee, which is great when the fog burns off, and temperatures heat up. I don’t feel like I have to rush home to switch into shorts, the baggy boyfriend jeans stay cool. Love it!

Since these jeans are baggy, I like wearing a low heel. I am short and the lower heel elevates me more than a pair of flats. Also, wearing a small heel with baggy pants helps to keep my legs from looking frumpy; which easily happens with flats, and baggy jeans on me! Yikes!

My beautiful nine-year-old daughter took these photos, and I think she did a pretty good job! She is really creative, and enjoys learning photography, art, and fashion design. It is fun seeing her interests grow, and develop. Someday she will be an artistic force to be reckoned with! Love!

Thank you for stopping by 🙂

XOXO

Cathy

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Weekend casual summer outfit

May 3, 2016 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion tagged casual style / mansur gavriel / outfits / summer 2016 / tory burch by Bay Area Fashionista

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tory burch espadrille wedges

Pictured: Sunglasses: Chanel / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rosa / Top: Calypso St. Barths / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel (in stock!) / Bracelet: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Chanel Mariniere / Pants: Banana Republic / Shoes: Tory Burch (super comfortable and under $200!)

Every summer season, I have a casual, go-to outfit. My weekend casual summer outfit for this year is definitely the one pictured in this post! The pants are comfortable and cool, the top is soft, and more interesting than your average tee, and these shoes! We have to talk about these shoes!

Espadrilles are fabulous in the summer months. They are comfortable, and make walking on the beach a breeze. I cannot go through a summer season without a fabulous pair of espadrilles, or two, or maybe three! Ha!

These Tory Burch espadrilles offer a small wedge, so they are comfortable. I love small wedges or heels because they offer just the right amount of arch support. I have worn this pair several times already and they are so comfortable for walking, and wearing throughout the day. They have become my go-to pair of shoes on casual days. Love them!

This top has quickly become one of my favorite casual shirts. I love how it looks with these cropped twill pants, as well as jeans, cut-off shorts, twill short, and denim skirts. It is a really versatile, casual top for the spring and summer months. It will easily be a part of any weekend casual summer outfit no matter which bottom I choose. Love that!

The bracelet I am wearing is from Kendra Scott’s summer 2016 collection. I love this bracelet because it is convertible! The tassel is removable, so the bracelet can be worn as-is with the tassel, or as a chunky chain bracelet without the tassel. I prefer wearing the tassel, I love how fun it is! I am tempted to pick it up in gold-tone too. Kendra Scott’s entire summer collection is to-die-for. You can check it out online here.

Weekend casual summer outfit:

Casual spring flares

April 20, 2016 in General Fashion tagged casual style / denim / gap / mansur gavriel / outfits / spring 2016 by Bay Area Fashionista

Pictured: Sunglasses: Chanel / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rosa / Tee: Banana Republic (yes again, I love this tee!) / Necklace: Kendra Scott / Jeans: Gap / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel / Bracelet: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Dior Cosmic / Booties: Sam Edelman

I cannot get enough of my casual flares for spring. These jeans are really comfortable, and I love the vintage inspired details around the pockets. They have a 1970s look to them, which I find irresistible!

This was a great outfit for shopping in Historic Downtown Truckee when we visited Lake Tahoe during spring break. The downtown area has so many cute shops! We ended up buying fudge, caramel apples, and chocolate popcorn at “Sweets Handmade Candies” on Donner Pass Road. It is definitely a must-see if you are in the Truckee area; especially if you love caramel apples! Yummy!

Jeans, and a tee shirt, are my go-to casual look during the spring months. It is not warm enough to wear shorts, yet not cold enough to wear a sweater, or thicker top. In order to keep jeans, and a tee shirt, from looking too basic and boring, I love adding my pick Mansur Gavriel, chunky heeled booties, and statement cuff to the outfit. When it comes to casual clothing, it really is all about the accessories! Oh, and vintage inspired jeans too 😉

If you are looking for a pair of fabulous, 1970s style flares, this pair is ideal! They are well under $100, offer great vintage style, are comfortable, and offer high quality! I love a pair of jeans which can be washed several times, and still look like new!

It will be fun to start pairing these casual flares for spring with platform sandals as the weather begins to warm up. They will continue to be my go-to jeans as we move into the summer months.

What is your favorite way to dress up a casual jeans and tee shirt look during the spring season?

My casual spring flares outfit details:

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