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Mansur Gavriel Lady Bag review

November 13, 2015 in General Fashion / Handbags tagged handbag reviews / mansur gavriel / satchels by Bay Area Fashionista

Pictured: Mansur Gavriel small lady bag in black with ballerina

The new Mansur Gavriel Lady Bag, which came out this summer, is the newest IT bag from acclaimed handbag brand Mansur Gavriel. There are so many wonderful traits in the Mansur Gavriel Lady Bag, it is hard to know where to start!

Let’s start with the color combinations. Like Mansur Gavriel’s famous drawstring bucket bag, the Lady Bag, in both the small and large sizes, offers bi-color styling. The Lady Bag features the same contrasting interior/exterior that Mansur Gavriel fans have grown to love from both the totes, and the drawstring bags. This automatically sets the Mansur Gavriel Lady Bag apart from the competition. Love that!

The Mansur Gavriel Lady Bag has more to covet when it comes to style besides the bi-color styling. The handbag offers a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap which allows you the versatility to carry the Lady Bag by the top handle, or over the shoulder, or cross body. How fabulous is that?!

In addition to practicality, and style, the single top handle lady bag is one of the hottest emerging trends in handbags we move into 2016. While the bucket bag, and the 70’s style saddle bag, have been enjoying thier moment in the IT bag spotlight, the single top handle satchel is positioned to take over the IT bag title as 2016 progresses. This makes the Mansur Gavriel Lady Bag a great investment for now, and into the next few years.

Make no mistake, the Mansur Gavriel Lady Bag is not just an emerging trend. The single top handle satchel, also called a “Lady Bag,” is a classic handbag style. Whether it is on the IT list, or not, the lady bag can be carried year after year, and passed down to future generations. Just look at the famous Hermes Kelly for lady bag history and reference!

The Mansur Gavriel Lady Bag comes in two sizes; small and large. The large size is ideal for the office, and can fit a small laptop. I chose to purchase the small Lady Bag since I don’t need room in my bag for a laptop. I find the small lady bag to be quite roomy, and practical!

The interior has a drawstring, so I can open or close up the bag according to how much I am carrying. This gives the bag a little bit more versatility when it comes to adjustments. I can carry around a sunglasses case, a novel, three iPads to keep my kids busy at a restaurant, a scarf; you name it! It holds as much as the large bucket bag, which is perfect for a busy mom like me!

I might bring this bag to New York in February to act as my fashion week workhorse. It can definitely fit everything I will need; DSLR camera, scarf, beanie, gloves, pen, and paper.

I am in love with my Mansur Gavriel Lady Bag, and cannot wait to wear it for many years. Mansur Gavriel handbags are high quality, and the construction is hearty. I can fill any Mansur Gavriel handbag, including the lady bag, with heavy items and not have to worry about the straps breaking, or any fraying. These are definitely workhorse bags! Love!

You can find the Mansur Gavriel Lady Bag available for pre-order right now online here, and here. I hope you love yours, as much as I love mine! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

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Quest and Quality SmileSolar solar powered watch

November 10, 2015 in Bay Area Fashion / Eco Chic / General Fashion / Jewelry tagged 1970s / faux fur / Holiday Gift Guide 2015 / holiday gift ideas / jackets / mansur gavriel / outfits / quest and quality / watches by Bay Area Fashionista

Pictured: Sunglasses: Prada / Lipstick: Chanel Melancholie / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Scarf: BR X L’Wren Scott (old, also love SAVE or SPLURGE) / Necklace: Kendra Scott / Tee: Halogen (I have this in multiple colors, it is a must have!)/ Faux Fur Jacket: Karen Kane / Watch: c/o Quest & Quality / Ring: Kendra Scott / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel (pre-order here and here) / Jeans: Gap (Love these so much!) / Nail Polish: Tom Ford Blackout / Boots: Tory Burch

Quest and Quality SmileSolar solar powered watches are nothing short of amazing! I am in love with my cute, new, Q & Q watch. It has pictures of red and green apples on it, an uber cool watch face, and it is powered by the sun! Eco-Chic = LOVE!

Since wind up watches are a thing of the past, the majority of watches in today’s marketplace are battery powered. When battery-powered watches first came out, they offered the convenience of not having to wind up your watch. This seemed so modern and high-tech at the time! Of course, as time moves forward (pun intended), the battery powered watch is becoming passe, and the solar powered watch is new, now, and cutting edge tech. Isn’t that what we love here in Silicon Valley? Of course!

The Quest and Quality SmileSolar watch is powered by solar. This means you never have to run to the watchmaker, and leave your watch for a week, in order to replace your dead battery. It also means you don’t have to worry about the disposal of said battery, and it’s impact on the environment. Love that!

Not only does the Quest and Quality SmileSolar watch eliminate the need for an eWaste battery, it is made partly from recycled products. Now that’s eco-chic 😉

I have found my Quest & Quality watch to be an extremely accurate timekeeper. Of course, I watched my iPhone time in order to make sure it is keeping time, and it is! I also found it worked even when the sun was not shining. It seems to hold it’s charge for a long time! Love!

I am excited about my Quest and Quality SmileSolar watch and have decided this watch collection is perfect for giving as gifts this holiday season! I cannot wait to surprise my loved ones on Christmas morning with fabulous watches by Quest & Quality.

I would also like to give a shout-out to the faux fur jacket I am wearing in the photos above. It is really soft, warm, and cozy. It is perfect on cold days! I cannot wait to wear it more often this fall, and upcoming winter season. It also comes in ivory, and would make a great holiday gift. It’s under $250!

To shop my Q & Q watch, please click here. To view the current collection of Quest and Quality SolarSmile watches, please click here.

H & M topper for fall

October 27, 2015 in General Fashion tagged casual style / fall 2015 / H & M / mansur gavriel / outfits by Bay Area Fashionista

Pictured: Earrings: Ippolita / Lipstick: Chanel Melancholie / Necklace: c/o Kendra Scott / Tee-Shirt: James Perse / Topper: H & M (under $50) (Also love this one for under $70) / Nail Polish: Christian Louboutin / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel (larger version online here) / Bracelet: Kendra Scott (obsessed! I’ve been wearing it everyday!)/ Cuff paired with watch: c/o Kendra Scott / Jeans: COH / Boots: Tory Burch (super comfortable!)

One of my favorite fall fabrications is suede. Of course, suede can be hard to care for, and expensive! So when I spotted this faux suede topper at H & M at Santana Row, I had to have it!

This H & M topper for fall is perfect for our autumn weather here in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is medium weight; making it easy to wear during foggy mornings, and during sunny afternoons. The three-quarter length sleeves offer the perfect balance between long and short sleeves when the weather changes drastically throughout the day. I also love 1970’s styling!

Right now, I have been pairing this H & M topper with short sleeve tees. When the weather cools down in November, and December, it will be easy to pair my H & M topper with long sleeve tees, and lightweight sweaters, to keep cozy during the cold months.

I can also picture this H & M topper with wide leg trousers for a dressier look during the week, or at the office. It can also be a great alternative to a heavy coat over a boho-chic dress. So many possibilities!

Do you have any great finds for fall under $50? If so, please share in the comments below!

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