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Trend of the moment: Pale handbags

November 12, 2013 in General Fashion / Handbags / Trends tagged clutches / pink / resort 2014 / runway trends / shoulder bags / spring 2014 / street style trends / winter 2014 by Bay Area Fashionista

Photo: Chloe handbag / JCrew bracelets / Stella and Dot bead bracelet-no longer avl. Also love SAVE or SPLURGE / iBISS dress / Deborah Lippmann nail polish / Glass ring

Pale hued handbags, in the form of pale beige, pale pink and white, are du rigueur. This handbag trend started to become popular on the street for fall 2013; although it was spotted on the runways as early as spring 2013. As we move into winter 2014, resort 2014 and spring 2014, the pale handbag is proving to be one of the most important hand trends of the moment.

On the runways, and spotted all over the streets, the pale handbag is the current “IT” colored handbag. The more pale beige or pale pink a handbag is, the better! For fall and winter we are seeing the pale handbag in the form of medium to micro-mini satchels. As we move into spring 2014, and satchels fade back into the “classic” category, pale handbags will be more prominent in shoulder bag, clutch and hobo styles.

The pale handbag is proving to also be an easy neutral color to wear as color trends change from bright and neon in 2013 to vivid and pastel in 2014. Pale handbags seem to be able to handle the transition and work with all type of color palettes. They also play well with 2013’s and 2014’s prints! Love that!

As we move towards winter 2014 spring 2014, unless you already own a pale satchel, it would be wise to invest in a pale shoulder bag, cross body bag, clutch, drawstring bag or hobo at the current moment. Shoulder bags and drawstring bags will be the “IT” styles for 2014; although drawstring bags are being shown more in black, white, navy and red so far; not too many in shades of pale beige and pink.

I found a few fabulous pale handbags around the web which can easily take you from winter 2014 to spring 2014. These beautiful bags are in the shopping widget below. Hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Get the beauty look from the Dolce & Gabbana spring 2014 runway

September 24, 2013 in Beauty tagged dolce and gabbana / milan fashion week / runway trends / spring 2014 / summer 2014 / tips by Bay Area Fashionista

Dolce & Gabbana showed us a neutral color palette with a few looks in forest green, red, soft hues and metallics on the Milan Fashion Week ready-to-wear runway for the spring/summer 2014 season. This soft color palette offered bold prints, mixed prints, petite handbags, sky high platform shoes (as well as dainty flats), and even bolder jewelry. In order to blend with this bold, 1960’s and Sicilian influenced collection, make-up designer Pat McGrath created a beauty look for the runway with warm golden tones and rich red accents.

To achieve a flawless base, Pat applied Perfect Luminous Liquid Foundation using a foundation brush. She started with a small amount of foundation, applied it to the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin; and then blended it from the central point of the face outward until the product flowed seamlessly to the hairline and jaw. Perfect Luminous Concealer was then used to add extra coverage and achieve an illuminated look; especially under the eyes. Finally, Pat created a veil of perfection with a dusting of the pressed powder on the nose and chin. To complete the face, Pat blended the blush in Rosebud, Apricot and Peach, adding a light smudge of the eyeshadow duo in Fortune to the cheekbones and temples for a subtly sculpted finish.

Turning her attention to the eyes, Pat applied the lighter shades from the eyeshadow quad in Golds and Desert to create a deep, gilded look. Pat then applied the eyeliner in Chocolate and Nude to the upper and lower eye, adding a bronze flecked liquid liner on top of the lash line, for further definition. Finally, layers of Passioneyes Duo Mascara in Terra were applied for volumised and curled lashes, giving models a luxurious yet playful gaze. Pat then applied the brow liner in Soft Brown for a natural, tailored brow.

On the lips, Pat used Classic Cream Lipstick in two dynamic new shades; set to arrive at Dolce&Gabbana Make Up counters from Spring 2014! The new colours, Bellissima and Traviata, were mixed to add warm decadence to the look. The color was applied with greater intensity at the cupid’s bow for better definition and striking finish.

To complement the look Pat chose the nail lacquer in Pure Nude for a final touch of luxury.

Product list:

FOR THE FACE

the foundation

Perfect Luminous Liquid Foundation

the concealer

Perfect Luminous Concealer

the blush

Luminous Cheek Colour in Rosebud, Apricot and Peach

the powder

Perfection Veil Pressed Powder (available from Spring 2014)

FOR THE EYES

Passioneyes Duo Mascara: Curl and Volume in Terra

the eyeshadow

Smooth Eye Colour Duo in Fortune

Smooth Eye Colour Quad in Golds and Desert

the eyeliner

Crayon Intense in Chocolate and Nude

the glam liner

Intense Liquid Eyeliner in Baroque Bronze

the browliner

Shaping Eyebrow Pencil in Soft Brown (available from January 2014)

FOR THE LIPS

the lipstick

Classic Cream Lipstick in Bellissima and Traviata (available from Spring 2014)

FOR THE NAILS

the nail lacquer

Intense Nail Lacquer in Pure Nude

Photos courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

Trends from the New York Fashion Week runways for spring/summer 2014

September 17, 2013 in General Fashion / Trends tagged new york fashion week / runway trends / spring 2014 / summer 2014 by Bay Area Fashionista

New York Fashion Week for spring/summer 2014 has come to an end. As the last model packs up and heads home, the fashion world is left with a whole new set of trends to contemplate for the upcoming warm weather season. Here are several key new and continuing trends to watch for from the spring/summer 2014 runways in New York:

Mesh and sheer details: Designers love mesh for spring 2014! Look for mesh tops, bottoms and detailing.

Modified Gladiator sandals: This sandal is back! For spring 2014 the straps are beige shown in varying widths reaching up to the bottom of the knee. The soles are flat and there is no heel.

Printed/patterned handbags: Printed and patterned handbags dominated the New York runways for spring 2014! Look for handbags matching dresses and shoes. Matching is back.

Large soft clutches: Designers still love clutches! Unlike the clutches of 2013, spring is bringing us large, soft clutches both structured and slouchy. Get ready to carry your bag!

Knee length full skirts: This feminine silhouette dominated the landscape at fashion week. One had to wonder if many of these skirts were hiding a crinoline underneath! Don’t worry, there weren’t any poodle dogs on the skirts, just solid colors and modern prints.

Mini skirt/dresses: 60’s swing bay-bee! Little, mini shift dresses and skirts were mixed in with 50’s full skirts on the runways for spring 2014. Look for hemlines which barely cover for the spring season.
Pointed toe: The pointed toe continues and dominated the runways for spring 2014. Look for pointed toe flats and pumps for spring 2014.

Black/white: Although a classic color combination, black/white stripes and prints enjoyed their own grouping in many collections for spring 2014. If you have been rocking this trend in 2013, you are set for 2014! Just make sure you are not color blocking. Fashion-faux-pas!

Large Stripes: Large stripes are huge for spring 2014! Look for stripes in neutral hues and classic black and white.

Vest: Vests are the new jacket as we move into spring 2014. Top off everything from dresses to jeans with a statement vest.
Mixed prints: This trend is showing no sign of slowing down as we move into 2014. Look for mixed prints and color stories on everything from dresses to skirts to tops. Mix it up!

Sophisticated medium sized florals: Florals are a springtime staple, but for spring 2014 florals have grown up. The flowers shown in floral prints are medium in size, sometimes painterly, and anything but sweet. Look for sassier floral prints than in past season.

Soft yet vivid colors: Gone are the days of the neon craze. Colors are still vivid as we move into 2014, but you do not require sunglasses to view them. Enjoy the rainbow.
Orange lips: Designers favored the orange lip for spring 2014 during New York Fashion Week. Look for varying shades as we move into spring 2014.
Bermuda shorts: Who needs short-shorts? Knee length shorts are back and some designers dared to show them worn with socks and sandals! eek! Just say “no” to wearing socks with sandals. PLEASE! I beg you!
Nail art: The trend of wearing artwork and mini-masterpieces on your fingertips is staying strong as we move into spring 2014. Look for anything that moves you; and put it on your nails!
Fringe: Fringe belts, details and more graced the runways in New York for spring 2014. Look for statement pieces with fringe as well as smaller details.

White accessories: White has been hot for fall 2013, but for spring 2014 it is even hotter! Look for white shoes, handbags and more as we move into 2014.

Double side slits: Maxi skirts offered more of a breeze on the spring 2014 runways than in past seasons. Look for double side slits from designers for the new year.

It should be interesting to see which of these trends appear on the runways in London, Paris and Milan. What is your favorite trend from the runway in New York?

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