outfits


Military green jacket: the trend returns

Military green jackets have made a comeback on the street for the spring and summer 2013 seasons. This casual article of clothing was hot back in the late 1990’s and thankfully I kept this jacket made from D&G Sport. The military green jacket is a great, lightweight basic to have in your closet. The color is somewhat neutral and blends well with shades of brown, autumn hues, yellows, dark red, pinks, black and white. The jacket style is easy to wear in moderate weather and perfect for foggy days here in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Outfit details:

Dress: Gap
Jacket: D&G Sport (past season-borders on vintage!) similar here and here.
Shoes: Camilla Skovgaard. (On Sale!)
Nail Polish: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Shocking”
Toe Nail Polish: Chanel May
Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “60’s Pink”
Handbag: Chloe Marcie
Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS for 15% off)
Necklace: c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS for 15% off)
Rings: John Hardy

What you cannot see:

Fragrance: Dolce & Gabbana “The One”

Photos: Rob/Bay Area Fashionista 2013©


Santana Row spring fashion show: wearing Calypso St. Barth

The Santana Row fashion show took place on June 1, 2013 and I was honored to wear a gifted outfit from the Row’s newest, chicest retailer, Calypso St. Barth. This amazing shop features clothing and accessories which take their inspiration from the island paradise. Coincidentally, we have such warm weather here in the San Francisco Bay Area, the clothing and accessories from Calypso St. Barth work perfectly with our climate and “California Casual” style. They even feature lightweight cashmere cardigans which are chic and perfect for when the fog rolls in! I have my eye on this one.

The clothing is made from lightweight, high quality and breathable materials including silk, linen and cotton. There are also items from local designers and products with a charitable cause.

I have already washed the skirt and top and they held up well. Both pieces look brand new; as if they had never been washed! Love that! As someone who values high quality fabrics and construction, I am thrilled to have Calypso St. Barth so close to my house. I have also purchased a few pieces from the store and cannot wait to wear them! If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, there is a Calypso St. Bath store at Larkspur Landing, Stanford Shopping Center and of course, Santana Row! If you are not local, please visit CalypsoStBarth.com and you can either shop online or find a store in your area. You will love their boutique!

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Outfit details:

Top: c/o Calypso St. Barth. (currently on sale + 50%!!!)
Skirt: c/o Calypso St. Barth in “coal”
Shoes: Valentino. Color not available, 
similar here.
Bracelet: c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS for 15% off)
Rings: 
John Hardy and Tiffany.
Necklace: 
Ippolita Mint green not online, similar here.
Earrings: Ippolita. Mint green not online, similar here.
Nail Polish: Chanel 
Bel-Argus
Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Gentle Monica”

What you cannot see:

Fragrance: Bond No. 9 “Chinatown”
Handbag: Chanel Grand ShoppingTote “GST” black with silver hardware. Past season. Similar here.

Photos: Bay Area Fashionista 2013©


Casual days

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Levi’s 501 jeans, metallic touches and the color of 2013; Emerald green.
Perfect for a casual, holiday weekend day!

Outfit details:
Earrings: John Hardy
Necklaces: Ippolita and c/o Twisted Silver (for Twisted Silver use code INSIDERS for 15% off!)
Silver knit top: Splendid
Jeans: 501’s c/o Levi’s
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik (past season) similar here.
Handbags: Chanel (past season) similar style here and color here.
Bracelets: c/o Twisted Silver, Love Hurts and Tory Burch.
Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “60’s Pink”
Nails: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Shocking”

What you cannot see:
Fragrance: Chanel no. 19

Photo credit: Rob/Bay Area Fashionista 2013©