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Edgy casual

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged bracha / chloe / outfits / prada / rose royce / summer 2013 by

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Bracha Boutique in San Carlos, Ca. has so many hidden treasures in store! This bright blue blouse with golden-tone grommets screamed my name when I noticed it at Bracha. The grommets, front zipper and slightly puffy sleeves evoke a 1980’s vibe and rocker chic look; both of which are hot off the runway and very me!

I paired the blouse with my new favorite denim, Rose Royce. To play off of the rocker chic touches on the blouse I wore my studded Prada wedges and Tory Burch leather wrap bracelets to complete the look.

If you haven’t had a chance to check out Bracha Boutique, please pay them a visit at 654 Lauren Street, San Carlos, Ca. or online at VictoriaBracha.com. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

Outfit Details:
Blouse: c/o Bracha
Jeans: c/o Rose Royce
Gold bangles: JCrew
Leather Wrap Bracelets: Tory Burch
Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Gentle Monica”
Shoes: Prada (on sale!!)
Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver (use coupon code INSIDERS for 15% off)
Nail Polish: Chanel Azure
Handbag: Chloe
Toe Nail Polish: Chanel Fracas

What you cannot see:
Fragrance: Creed

Photos: Bay Area Fashionista 2013©

Victoria Bracha, florals and berry hues

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged bracha / jill milan / outfits / summer 2013 / valentino by

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One of the big trends from summer 2013, which is continuing into fall 2013, is the floral trend. In addition to floral prints, berry hues ranging from bright summer fuchsia through to deep, dark burgundy are among the hottest colors for fall 2013. Since I love to incorporate runway trends into my own personal style, this floral top from local designer Victoria Bracha is the perfect answer to both the continuing floral trend and the berry hued trend.

Victoria Bracha is a Bay Area based designer who owns Bracha Boutique in downtown San Carlos, California. Bracha carries Victoria’s line as well as additional brands and designers who are both niche and popular. The entire store is a fabulous mix of apparel and accessories which are hard to find in other shops. Love that!

This top by Victoria Bracha is made from a cool, mesh fabric which is layered and not see through. (As one would assume it would be when the word “mesh” is mentioned!) The mesh fabric is surprisingly cool and allows the wind to breeze in and out; making this a fabulous top for spring and fall! Of course, it is also perfect for foggy, summer days too. Victoria Bracha also uses this fabric for dresses and other pieces which can be mixed and matched together. She also has additional colors and prints which are easy to wear in any season.

I paired my Victoria Bracha top with an A-line leather skirt. This works perfectly for going out in the evening. The top can also be paired with trousers for the office or jeans for casual days. I love versatility!

For more information about Bay Area designer Victoria Bracha, please visit her shop located at 654 Laurel Street, San Carlos, Ca. or her website at VictoriaBracha.com. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

Outfit Details:
Top: c/o Victoria Bracha
Skirt: Parker (past season-see shopping widget below for similar styles at various price points)
Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver (use coupon code INSIDERS for 15% off)
Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Gentle Monica”
Rings: John Hardy and Tiffany
Nail Polish: Chanel Bel-Argus
Handbag: c/o Jill Milan available at Circle & Square SF
Shoes: Valentino (past season) current season here

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Fragrance: c/o Seth Kornegay

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California casual and Twisted Silver’s new Eureka earrings

 in Eco Chic / General Fashion / Jewelry / Local Designers  tagged calypso st barth / coach / earrings / outfits / summer 2013 / twisted silver by

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Temperatures have been in the mid to high 90’s this week, so of course clothing made from lightweight, summer fabrics are the most comfortable type of apparel. This dress from Calypso St Barth at Santana Row worked perfectly on a recent, 96 degree day! I decided to play off the golden sequin details on the dress with Twisted Silver’s new Eureka earrings.

Twisted Silver’s new “Eureka” earrings are the perfect staple for summer. The golden, antiqued brass hue combined with sparkling rhinestones make these earrings very California; and full of sparkling sunshine! Inspired by the California Mother Lode, Twisted Silver’s new “Eureka” earrings mimic a gold pan filled with sparkling nuggets found in a Gold Rush country stream. How perfect is that for a warm California day! Love it!

The “Eureka” earrings are also lightweight which makes them easy to wear from morning until night. The antiqued brass makes the “Eureka” earrings blend well with daytime attire while the sparkling rhinestones allow the earrings to be paired with a warm weather, evening ensemble.

Twisted Silver’s “Eureka” earrings can be found online at Twisted-Silver.com. Use coupon code INSIDERS for a 15% discount. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

Outfit details:
Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver
Dress: Calypso St. Barth
Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Gentle Monica”
Beach tote: Coach
Nail Polish: Chanel Mysterious
Bracelets: FEED for Target, JCrew and c/o Twisted Silver.
Flip flops: Valentino
Toe nail polish: Chanel Fracas

What you cannot see:
Fragrance: Creed