rebecca minkoff

Mixing vintage and modern

 in General Fashion  tagged banana republic / boohoo / chanel / fall 2013 / lace / outfits / rebecca minkoff / twisted silver by

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Outfit: Earrings: Stella and Dot / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Rose” / Necklace: c/o Twisted Silver / Tank Top: Mossimo / Shawl: c/o BooHoo / Skirt: Banana Republic / Rings: Simply Smashing (similar here) & custom 18K C ring (also love this one) / Nail Polish: Chanel “Rose Moire” / Handbag: Chanel (past season) also love “Splurge” or “Save“ / Shoes: Rebecca Minkoff / Toe Nail Polish: Chanel “Mysterious“

I have been skipping the lace trend over the past few seasons because I felt like it did not fit my personality. So, when I saw this shawl or “kimono” from BooHoo I knew it was the perfect way for me to dive head first into lace this season. There is something slightly edgy about the way the shawl is made. I love how it spices up a classic yet bright pencil skirt turning it into a dinner ensemble. I also love how it works with casual jeans or thrown over a dress. I can definitely see myself wearing this shawl for a variety of occasions this season!

What have been your thoughts on the lace trend over the past few seasons? Have you been wearing it, or have you been like me, avoiding it?

BCBG Courage sunglasses

 in Eyewear / General Fashion  tagged banana republic / bcbg / breast cancer / charity / fall 2013 / outfits / pink / rebecca minkoff / sunglasses by

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Photos: Sunglasses c/o BCBG via Clearvision Optical/ Earrings: Swarovski / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Myth” / Necklace: old similar  here and here / Top: Gap / Sweater: Banana Republic / Skirt: Banana Republic / Handbag: YSl (old) similar here and here / Bracelet: Proenza Schouler for Target / Nail Polish: Chanel Rose Moire / Shoes: Rebecca Minkoff / Toe Nail Polish: Chanel Mysterious

One of my favorite things about October is that designers and brands release fabulous pink products which benefit breast cancer research. These beautiful sunglasses from BCBG encourage “Courage” and sales from the glasses directly benefit the search for a cure. Love that!

What are some of your favorite products, which you have found this month, that benefit breast cancer awareness and/or research?

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Autumn casual

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged banana republic / casual style / fall 2013 / gap / john hardy / outfits / prada / rebecca minkoff / tiffany by

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Photos: Earrings: John Hardy / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Myth” / Sweater: Banana Republic / Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff / Rings: John Hardy and Tiffany / Nail Polish: Chanel Alchemie / Jeans: Gap / Boots: Prada (similar)

Over the weekend we took the kids to a local fundraising carnival. It was really fun to go on the Ferris Wheel and watch the kids go on so many rides and inside of the bouncy house. We were at the carnival for several hours so I was really happy to be wearing a comfortable pair of biker boots.

I love the biker boot trend this fall. Biker boots offer a small heel and an edgy style which spices up a casual outfit; yet allows a certain level of comfort. Love that! These biker boots have definitely been my fall 2013 “go-to” item. What is your “go-to” item(s) this autumn season?

xoxo

Cathy