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Oceanic hues and a Hayden Hartnett handbag

 in Bay Area Fashion / Handbags  tagged blue / cobalt / hayden hartnett / hobos / outfits / shoulder bags / summer 2013 by

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Cobalt blue. It is a favorite hue of designers year after year, and for 2013 is appears to be more important than ever. While this vibrant hue was spotted all over the spring/summer 2013 runways, cobalt blue dominated the recent resort 2014 runways; proving this is the ultimate color to invest in right now.

Since cobalt blue is important this year, and into next year, it is a great color to have in your wardrobe. Cobalt blue not only offers a pop of color to neutral ensembles; the color is almost neutral itself, and blends well with almost any color group. This make it the perfect hue for a handbag since we all need a purse we can wear everyday which blends well with the majority of our wardrobes.

This beautiful handbag featured in today’s article is a bright, cobalt blue shoulder bag from fabulous handbag designer Hayden-Hartnett. Hayden-Hartnett makes perfect handbags for everyday wear. They have a wide variety of daytime clutches, roomy tote bags, work bags, cross body bags, satchels, shoulder bags and more! The entire collection features usable pockets in the interior, and on some styles the exterior, which are handy for keeping everything organized. Love that!

I am in love with my Hayden-Hartnett handbag. In addition to its’ vibrant, cobalt blue hue, the pockets are great for keeping my belongings where I can find them! The leather is soft and the handbag is comfortable to wear; not to mention lightweight!

There are a wide variety of handbags, which are perfect for summer, and into next year, on the Hayden-Hartnett website right now. The sale section also has beautiful blues, yellows and greens! These are three important colors moving into 2014. Perfect investment!

To view Hayden-Hartnett’s handbag collection, please visit HaydenHartnett.com.

Outfit details:
Handbag: c/o Hayden Hartnett (on sale!)
Necklace: Zara (similar here, here and here.)
Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Gentle Monica”
Dress: Theory (past season) similar here and here.
Square brass link bracelet: c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS for 15% off)
Leather wrap bracelet: Tory Burch
Nail Polish: Chanel Bel-Argus
Shoes: Prada (on sale!)
Toe nail polish: Chanel Fracas

What you cannot see:
Fragrance: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “The One Desire“

Photos: Bay Area Fashionista 2013©

Escape into summer with a Wallis caftan

 in General Fashion  tagged dresses / outfits / summer 2013 / wallis by

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Summer is upon us which means pool parties, vacations to luxury resorts, beach getaways and many exciting outdoor activities. Fabulous outdoor parties, events and more call for none other than a colorful caftan! That’s right! The popular 1960’s and 1970’s trend is back. Caftans are hot for summer.

I love this colorful, striped caftan from Wallis. The colors are vibrant and the hi-lo silhouette offers a flattering contour and comfortable fit. The fabric breaths; allowing the cool breeze from the ocean to keep me cool during a warm weather, summer event! Love that!

Wallis is a fabulous online shop which offers more than just caftans. They have beautiful tops and dresses which are priced right. I’m looking forward to picking up more pieces from Wallis to add to my wardrobe. Definitely check out their website and you may just find a colorful caftan for that upcoming summer party too!

Outfit details:
Caftan: c/o Wallis
Earrings: Stella & Dot
Clutch: c/o Madewell
Leather wrap bracelet: Tory Burch
Gold lace cuff: Stella & Dot
Nail Polish: Chanel Azure
Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “60’s Pink”
Shoes: Christian Louboutin (past season) similar here and here

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Fragrance: c/o Laura Mercier “Almond Coconut Milk” body lotion and cologne.

Photos: Bay Area Fashionista 2013©

Anchors Away!

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

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Anchors are a huge trend this year. This nautical symbol is popping up everywhere on apparel, accessories and jewelry! Although considered classic, anchors have an important place in street style this year and Twisted Silver has designed the perfect jewelry collection for celebrating this sea-worthy trend; the “Anchors Away!” collection.

This eco-chic collection offers a lightweight pair of earrings and adjustable necklace. The necklace can be worn as a lariat or pendant necklace. Love that! Twisted Silver added a little bit of oceanic love to the “Anchors Away!” collection by pairing the anchors with a hearts and blue beads. What better way to celebrate your love for the sea!

I love wearing the necklace as a lariat and find the collection works perfectly with summer attire. Since navy is going to be a huge color in the fall 2013 color palette, Twisted Silver’s “Anchors Away!” collection will easily blend with fall attire due to the copper metal and blue beads. Love that!

In these photos I wore Twisted Silver “Anchors Away!” collection to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with my family and paired them with these fun elephant shorts from Banana Republic’s Milly collection. My kids adored the hearts and anchors, as well as the elephants!

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

Outfit details:
Earrings and Necklace: c/o Twisted Silver
White blouse: Converse
White tank: Mossimo Supply Co.
Shorts: Banana Republic
Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Gentle Monica”
Handbag: Chloe
Leather wrap bracelets: Tory Burch
Nail Polish: Chanel Azure
Shoes: Diane Von Furstenberg

What you cannot see:
Fragrance: Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine

Photos: Bay Area Fashionista 2013©