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Understated ruffle blouse for fall 2016

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged banana republic / fall 2016 / gap / kendra scott / outfits / proenza schouler / rebecca minkoff by

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Wearing: Chanel sunglasses / bold mother of pearl earrings / understated ruffle shirt (on sale!!) / frosted pink lipstick / Larimar ring c/o / Kendra Scott nail polish c/o / black top handle satchel / fall guitar strap / dark wash boot cut jeans / pewter high heel loafer pumps

Do you love the current ruffle blouse trend, but would like to rock it in an understated way? Me too! I was thrilled to find this blouse which featured ruffles, yet a conservative shirt silhouette. It is perfect for my personal style, and can easily be worn to the office, church, or for day to day activities; like how I wear it!

Ruffle blouses and ruffle shirts were everywhere when I attended fashion week last month. There were bold off-the-shoulder versions, revealing cropped versions, and avant-garde ruffles which were eye-catching and downright fabulous. I loved them all! While these bold ruffle shirts looked amazing on the streets of New York, and I bet they look amazing in the South, and in Southern California, they don’t really fit into our style here in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are an understated bunch in Silicon Valley.

This does not mean we cannot rock the ruffle shirt trend here in the Bay Area, we just need to do it our way. So when I spotted this shirt with ruffles, a crisp collar, and modest bell cuffs, I knew it was the perfect way for me to wear the ruffle trend; while still fitting into our San Francisco Bay Area style. Love it!

This ruffle blouse is super comfortable, and I love the blue stripes. It was also priced well under $100. Loved that! While it is super cute, and comfy, it does wrinkle quickly. I think most people understated this type of fabric wrinkles, and can be forgiving when you are walking around, or you are at work with a few wrinkles. My daughter took these pictures of me after I had been sitting in the car, and shopping with my daughter, so you can see the wrinkles that accumulated after driving and running errands. They are there, but not too bad.

I would also like to give a shout-out to this guitar strap! Fendi introduced this trend a few seasons back, but I never wanted to spend an-arm-and-a-leg for a novelty strap. I was thrilled when more designers and brands came out with whimsical guitar straps priced under $200, and under $100. You can see all my favorites this season online here. I picked out this strap for under $100. Since it is a trendy item, I didn’t want to overspend on it, and I am thrilled with my choice! I love being able to wear trends without breaking the bank!

What do you think of the ruffle shirt trend? Will you be rocking a ruffle blouse this season? How do you wear it in your part of the globe?

You can find my ruffle blouse on major sale online here. Pink version, also on sale, online here.

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO

Cathy

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office approved ruffle blouse

Green fall florals in New York

 in General Fashion  tagged banana republic / chloe / fall 2016 / kendra scott / nyfw outfits / outfits / sam edelman by

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Wearing: Chanel sunglasses / Banana Republic maxi fall floral dress / Kendra Scott earrings / MAC Lipstick / Chloe handbag / Kendra Scott ring set c/o / Kendra Scott nail polish c/o / Sam Edelman booties (sold out, similar pair online here and here)

Ah! This dress! Have you ever worn something and received compliments everywhere you go? That was this dress in New York! I wore this dress during New York Fashion Week, and to have fashion industry professionals compliment my dress; it was like a dream come true! I couldn’t believe it! I now know, this dress will get worn by me A LOT during the fall season! Love!

Fall florals are a huge trend this fall season. So it is fun to have at least one item in your closet to rock this trend with. This dress is an easy way to wear fall florals. I love how it moves and flows as I walk. It also happens to be quite comfortable! Love that!

Since I was running from show to show, I chose to pair my fall floral dress with low heeled booties. These booties are super comfortable, and helped carry me through the day. Unfortunately they are sold out, but you can find a similar, low-heel pair online here, and a fringe pair here.

I wore this fall floral maxi dress on day five of New York Fashion Week. Day five was a busy day! I attended Irina Vitjaz, Taoray Wang, Leanne Marshall, Vivienne Tam, Anniesa Hasibuan, and I also went to the RewardStyle blogger party. I was on the go! To see coverage of these shows, please check out my NYFW recap online here.

The weather was much cooler on day five than it had been previously in the week. This gave me the opportunity to wear this dress. I was so thankful the humid heat was over! I do not function well in hot humidity. I grew up in the mild climate of the San Francisco Bay Area, I am not accustomed to east coast humidity. It really does me in!

Want to see what’s hot for spring 2017 from the runways of New York? Check out my NYFW trend report online here. I love sharing with you all the fabulous new trends for spring coming out of New York!

Photography by Dawn Lucy/Fashion Should be Fun

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO

Cathy

Glamerella Jewelry

 in Jewelry  tagged fall 2016 / glamerella jewelry / Holiday Gift Guide 2016 / holiday gift ideas / necklaces / outfits / rings by

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Wearing: silver stick earrings / Chanel sunglasses / L’Oreal Lipstick c/o / Luv AJ layered silver necklace set c/o Glamerella Jewelry / black long sleeve tee / black faux leather cape / J.W. Anderson Pierce bag in red / dark rinse flare jeans / Luv AJ silver ring set c/o Glamerella Jewelry / Dior Steel Grey nail polish / Sam Edelman booties (last season, also love this pair online here)

I am so excited about this post! There are so many things to talk about. Let’s start with this fabulous silver necklace set by Luv AJ, sold by Glamerella Jewelry. I am in love! It is delicate, chic, and the two necklaces can be worn together, or separately. I love versatility!

This ring set, also by Luv AJ and sold by Glamerella Jewelry, is so pretty! I wish I was able to capture how they sparkle in the light. You can wear them in any order on your fingers you prefer, which makes them fun to wear. I mix them up every time! At night, when the overhead lights are on, these rings sparkle like flawless diamonds. It is truly amazing, and eye-catching. People will stare!

Glamerella Jewelry is a fabulous online shop which carries all the hottest, up and coming designers. It really is a one-stop-shop for all of your jewelry needs. Plus, it is the perfect destination as we head into the holidays to shop for all our fashionable loved ones! I can’t wait to buy holiday gifts from Glamerella Jewelry for my fashionable family and friends. Love!

I also want to give this handbag a shout-out. The J.W. Anderson Pierce bag was a hot handbag on the streets of New York during fashion week. It is really comfortable, and fits a everything I need on a daily basis. The golden pierce latch is also edgy yet chic. I am eyeing a few golden pieces from Glamerella Jewelry to match my bag. A beautiful gold ring such as this one, would pull any outfit together when worn with this bag. Love that!

Definitely check out Glamerella Jewelry, for yourself as well as your holiday shopping list. Everything is so cute, and the prices are amazing! I love up-and-coming designers, and giving a gift from an emerging designer is always a chic holiday present. Love that!

You can see all the fabulous jewelry and accessories carried by Glamerella Jewelry by visiting this website online here. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉