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Dolce & Gabbana Ultra classic cream lipstick review

 in Beauty  tagged dolce and gabbana / lipstick / red / reviews / winter 2014 by

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Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Ultra” classic cream lipstick

Dolce & Gabbana’s new “Ultra” color in their classic cream lipstick collection is dark and mysterious. This deep, dark red lipstick is on-trend for the winter months and balances out the season’s heavy prints, textures and necklines. The dark hue from Dolce & Gabbana’s “Ultra” classic cream lipstick is also a great way to add color to the season’s hot neutral palette which includes shades of white, cream, pale beige and light tans.

Dolce & Gabbana’s “Ultra” classic cream lipstick is a heavy cream lipstick which works well when paired with a lip-liner (I would use Dolce & Gabbana’s “Ultra“ lip-liner to match!) to prevent running. The color saturation is deep and long-lasting. I also found Dolce & Gabbana’s “Ultra” classic cream lipstick to be moisturizing. Love that!

Dolce & Gabbana’s “Ultra” classic cream lipstick is priced at $37 and can be found online here.

Kao Pao Shu pop of red

 in Bay Area Fashion / Eco Chic / Handbags  tagged clutches / fall 2013 / kao pao shu / outfits / red / vegan style by

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Outfit details: Earrings: Kathy Kamai / Tee-shirt: Gap / Sweater vest: c/o Calypso St. Barth / Clutch: c/o Kao Pao Shu / Jeans: Gap / Bracelet: c/o Twisted Silver / Rings: John Hardy / Leather wrap bracelet: Tory Burch / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Gentle Monica” / Nail Polish: Chanel Paparazzi / Shoes: Valentino (past season-current versions here and here)

In today’s society, it is a chore to try and find goods sold in the United States which are also made in the United States. When it comes to handbags, the majority of manufacturers are located in China, while a few remain in Italy, the majority are in China. And as for the United States? Good luck finding a handbag made here!

I was thrilled when Los Angeles based handbag company Kao Pao Shu contacted me about their products. Not only are their handbags designed and made in the United States, they are from California! Love that! These beautiful handbags, which are non-leather and perfect for vegetarian and vegan Fashionistas, are from right here in the Golden State.

I am in love with this beautiful red clutch from Kao Pao Shu which offers an asymmetrical silhouette and edgy vibe. The clutch easily fits my wallet, iPhone, car keys and lipstick. The fabrication allows the clutch to be worn with jeans, as I styled it above, during the day, or paired with a dress for a night on the town. Day into evening = love!

Kap Pao Shu offers a full line of handbags for both men and women. The color palette is classic allowing Kao Pao Shu handbags to easily be worn during any season for years to come. To view Kao Pao Shu’s collection online, please visit kaopaoshu.com.

Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

Photos: Bay Area Fashionista 2013©

Fall 2013 color trends: shade of red

 in Color Trends / Trends  tagged fall 2013 / red / winter 2014 by

Red is always a huge color trend for the autumn season. Although, for the fall/winter 2013/2014 season, this bright yet classic hue dominated the runways in Paris, Milan, New York and London; and is currently dominating store shelves.

There are many shades of red for the fall 2013 season. We are seeing shades of red ranging from bright, fire engine red through to deep, dark burgundy. The wine shades are dropping into every category of red imaginable; making shopping your closet for fall, if you are a red fan, the easiest thing in the world!

There are no rules when it comes to red! Red is everywhere for fall from lipstick to nail polish to tonal ensembles to shoes to handbags; literally all over the place! If you love red, fall 2013 is your season! If you tend to shy away from red, why not add a little spice to your fall 2013 wardrobe with one pair of red hot, pointy toe pumps or a red satchel?!

I found a few fabulous shades of red for the fall 2013 season and assembled them into the shopping widget below. Hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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