outfits

Casual shades of blue

 in General Fashion  tagged asos / casual style / outfits / skirts / summer 2014 by

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Pictures: Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS to save 15%) / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Temptation” / Tee-Shirt: Gap / Tank Top: Mossimo / Handbag: Balenciaga (current season here) / Bracelet: BCBG / Skirt: ASOS Petite (also in REGULAR)  / Nail Polish: Chanel “Sweet Lilac” / Shoes: Stuart Weitzman (past season, also love SAVE or SPLURGE)

I love casual maxi skirts and midi skirts. There is something about long skirts in casual fabrications which offers both comfort and effortless style. This is what I love about this skirt from ASOS. As soon as I saw it on their website, I knew I needed it in my life for summer. The fabric is cool and comfortable which is key during the hot summer months. I am also a sucker for stripes, what can I say!

This outfit took me through church and two children’s birthday parties; all in the same day! I know I will find myself reaching for this skirt often as we move into summer since it is so versatile! What are your favorite pieces for summer which feel comfortable yet look put together?

What I wore at the Santana Row Beauty Bash

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged beauty bash / halston / outfits / santana row / spring 2014 by

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Pictured: Earrings: Stella and Dot (sold out similar here) / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Clementine” / Dress: Halston (on sale!!!) / Bracelets: C Wonder, Tory Burch and c/o Gorjana (sold out similar here) / Watch: vintage Gucci (similar here) / Nail Polish: Chanel “Mirabella” / Shoes: SixtySeven

The Beauty Bash at Santana Row took place on May 7, 2014. I was stationed at accessory store “Jest Jewels” and had so much fun! I met a lot of readers and local bloggers. During the event, I was flattered at how many people complimented my dress! The best part about it, I bought this dress on a huge discount! It is currently well over 50% off. I always love buying something on sale; especially when the discount off the original price is huge!

I love this dress because not only can I wear it to an event such as the Beauty Bash, I can pair more formal accessories with it and wear it to a fundraising lunch or daytime theater event. Love that!

Have you scored any deeply discounted sale items lately? If so, please share!

Thank you again to everyone who came out to support “Dress for Success San Jose” at the Santana Row Beauty Bash! Without you, the event would not have been so successful in raising much-needed funds for the charity. 🙂

Summer maxi dress

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / dresses / joie / mansur gavriel / maxi dresses / outfits / summer 2014 / twisted silver by

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Pictured: Earrings: Kathy Kamei (similar here) / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Tentation” / Dress: Soft Joie / Tank Top: Massimo / Jacket: AG / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel / Ring: c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS for 15% off) / Shoes: Michael Kors (also love this pair and this pair) / Nail Polish: Chanel “Pink Tonic“

I love soft, cotton maxi dresses in the warm summer months. Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, we have been experiencing a heat wave which is taking temperatures up into the 90’s. Since those are normally July temperatures, I have been pulling out my summer wardrobe and enjoying the heat!

This dress by Soft Joie is comfortable and airy; perfect for a hot summer day. I also envision wearing it to the beach as a swimsuit cover-up; or even a summer pool party!

What are your favorite types of clothing for hot weather?