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Meow! A little Marissa Del Rosario love

 in Bay Area Fashion / Jewelry / Local Designers  tagged bracelets / fall 2013 / leopard / marissa del rosario / outfits by

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I am a huge fan of anything born in the Bay Area. But in the case of San Jose based designer Marissa Del Rosario, she could be based anywhere in the universe and I would still be a huge fan. This fabulous Bay Area designer has created an amazing line of accessories which are chic and timeless. Love that!

I was thrilled when Marissa Del Rosario sent me the beautiful bracelet featured in these photos. The strong, edgy chain combined with the classic leopard print details caught my eye immediately and I knew this bracelet would be in my wardrobe forever. The bracelet is extremely high quality, and knowing it was designed by a local designer makes me crave even more pieces from Marissa Del Rosario’s line. I cannot wait to wear this bracelet with more outfits in the months to come!

Please take some time to check out her website at MarissaDelRosario.com and view her collection. I am currently coveting her belts; and more of her bracelets! What is your favorite piece from the line?

Outfit details:
Top: Piperlime
Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver
Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Gentle Monica”
Belt: Prada
Bracelet (right arm): c/o Marissa Del Rosario
Bracelets (left arm): Tory Burch, JCrew
Handbag: Chloe
Jeans: Gap
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik (not online) similar style here.
Nail Polish: Chanel Paparazzi

Photos: Rob/Bay Area Fashionista 2013©

Transitioning with Eclection

 in Bay Area Fashion / Eco Chic / General Fashion / Jewelry / Local Designers  tagged fall 2013 / necklaces / outfits / twisted silver by

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There is something about the month of August which always makes me want to ditch my summer wardrobe and move right into fall. Unfortunately, this is a little difficult to do in the San Francisco Bay Area. After all, our summer weather continues into late October; and sometimes early November! To solve this wardrobe dilemma, I look for color combinations which evoke an autumn feel yet can still pass for “normal” in August.

I was really excited when I first saw the new “Eclection” collection from Twisted Silver for late summer. The necklace and earrings offer the current trend towards smaller jewelry for fall 2013 in a transitional color palette! It is like Twisted Silver read my mind! Love them!

The beautiful “Eclection” collection from Twisted Silver features an eclectic combination of vintage crystal, glass pearls and brass. The colors on the “Eclection” collection include pale blue, pale amber, pearl and a pop of fall 2013’s hottest hue; red! Love that!

Twisted Silver’s new “Eclection” collection completes my transitional look from summer into fall through both colors and scale. I cannot wait to wear this collection through fall!

The new “Eclection” collection from Twisted Silver is online now at Twisted-Silver.com. Use coupon code INSIDERS for a 15% discount. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

Outfit details:
Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver
Sweater: Hinge (past season) similar here
Necklace: c/o Twisted Silver
Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabanna “Gentle Monica”
Belt: Gap
Jeans: Gap (on sale!)
Bracelets: JCrew and Tory Burch
Nail Polish: Chanel Paparazzi
Shoes: Cole Haan (past season) similar here
Handbag: Chanel, similar here

Photos: Bay Area Fashionista 2013©

Retro inspired black and gold

 in Bay Area Fashion  tagged asos / evening attire / outfits / summer 2013 / vintage styles by

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I absolutely adore black and gold together. Not only is this combination classic, it is currently on-trend for summer 2013 and moving into fall 2013. When I saw this top from ASOS, I fell in love with it. The print and cut offered retro flair; and the fact that it is also a jacket (there is a zipper in the back) made it even more fun.

I decided to wear the top over a dress as a cover-up for an evening out recently. I love how it looked over this asymmetrical dress from Ann Taylor I purchased last fall. This top will also work well with black skirts and pants. Can’t wait to mix it up!

Do you have a fun, retro-style top you enjoy styling? If so, join me on Facebook and share!

Outfit details:
Top: ASOS
Dress: Ann Taylor (fall 2012-current style here)
Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Gentle Monica”
Necklace: St. Chris Holiday Boutique 2006-for similar style, see shopping widget below
Bracelets: Kate Young for Target and Tory Burch
Nail Polish: Chanel Paparazzi
Clutch: Chanel (not online) similar styles here and here.
Shoes: Prada

Photos: Rob/Bay Area Fashionista 2013©