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Hotel Valencia Santana Row Summer Kick Off Poptail Party

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wearing: rose gold dangle earrings / Chanel summer lipstick / floral jumpsuit (last seen here) / black shoulder bag / summer nail polish / rose gold cuff / black leather watch / rose gold bracelet (worn with watch) / pale pink espadrilles

On Wednesday night, Hotel Valencia at Santana Row in San Jose, threw their summer kick-off soiree featuring their famous Poptails. The event was intimate, and included a live DJ, photo booth, passed appetizers, and of course, Poptails!

Hotel Valencia featured three of their famous Poptails at the event. There was Strawberry, Mango, and an Island mixture. I enjoyed Mango and Strawberry, while my husband tried the Strawberry and Island. They were all delicious! Who doesn’t want a Popsicle inside their drink? The strawberry Poptail also included generous chunks of fruit, which was so yummy!

My hubby met me at the event after work, and when I arrived, he had already found my group of friends, and checked me in. Love him! It was so nice to hang out with my friends and enjoy a nice summer evening; even though there was a foggy breeze in the air.

If you are local to the Bay Area, and are looking for a fun spot for happy hour, definitely head over to Hotel Valencia for a Poptail this summer. It is so perfect on hot days! They will make a non-alcoholic one upon request too. Love that!

Now if you happen to be out of town, and are looking for the perfect place to stay while visiting Silicon Valley this summer, check out Hotel Valencia! They offer fabulous summer and weekend packages which include Poptails! You can learn more at their website HotelValencia-SantanaRow.com. This hotel is right in the middle of the best shopping and dining in the south bay. Perfect place to stay!!!

You might notice, I am wearing my floral jumpsuit again. It is SO COMFORTABLE! If you are looking for a fun go-to piece this summer, this jumpsuit is it! My outfit details are below.

Thank you for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*Hotel Valencia provided comped tickets to my husband and I for this event. All thoughts and opinions in this post are my own.

Kendra Scott Santana Row celebrates one year on the row

 in Bay Area Fashion / Events / General Fashion / Jewelry / Shopping  tagged daniel wellington / kendra scott / outfits / sales and deals / santana row / summer 2017 by

Kendra Scott is celebrating one year at Santana Row! In order to celebrate their anniversary, the Kendra Scott team threw a fun party which included a gift with purchase if you spent $75 in-store. The gift was a beautiful gold and turquoise bracelet. Love!

In addition to a gift with purchase, from 1pm-4pm last Saturday, Kendra Scott donated 20% of sales to the Junior League of San Jose. If you have been following me for awhile, you might remember I am a Sustainer in the Junior League. It means so much to me that one of my favorite brands is so supportive of a non-profit organization which is near and dear to my heart. Kendra Scott is always giving generously to various charity organizations throughout Silicon Valley, it is so refreshing and inspiring to see a large brand take a keen interest in the community. It makes me want to support them back; and I do!

pictured: necklaces / dangle earrings / stud earrings / gem picture frame

It was a lot of fun to catch up with many of the ladies I have known through volunteer work for well over a decade at the event. Then, a few minutes after I arrived, my friend Dawn from Fashion Should Fun showed up! Yay! I loved being able to introduce her to my friends from the Junior League. They are all such nice ladies, it was great to be able to introduce everyone.

Although people make the event, Kendra Scott left no stone unturned to throw a fabulous party. There were delicious light bites, yummy donuts, fun fruit juice concoctions, and a DJ. It is entirely possible a few of us were wiggling to the music a little bit. 😉

In addition to the party, there was some shopping to be done! I will always shop when I know it benefits a great charity and also to support a business who supports our community.

pictured: Rita (you might remember she went to NYFW with me in 2013 and 2014), our fabulous President Marsha, and myself.

pictured: Harlow necklace (these stones look amazing in person-I wish these photos showed how cool these stones are!) / turquoise earrings (on my wish list) / bracelet stack / dangle earrings / gem tray

These strawberries were so delicious! There was also a light bite which was a mushroom stuffed with crab. Oh my! They were so good!!!

Kendra Scott’s summer 2017 collection:  nail polish / bracelets / thin cuff / wide cuff (this is the cuff I wear all the time in my outfit posts!) / turquoise and gold necklace / leather bracelet

There was a Polaroid station at the event. Dawn and I took a couple of photos. It was so much fun and reminded us of back in the day when we owned Polaroid cameras. I wonder if I still have mine stashed away somewhere?? haha

summer outfit on salesmall chloe faye

All in all, the party was so much fun! It was the beginning of our current heat wave, so I wanted to make sure I wore something comfortable. I decided to wear a lightweight, pale pink basic tee with my favorite floral wrap skirt. This skirt by the way, is on major sale! Here are my outfit details:

YSL lipstick / ivory earrings / pale pink tee (promo pricing-such a great deal!) / necklace c/o Kendra Scott / Kendra Scott cuff / nail polish / Chloe bag / floral wrap skirt (on major sale!!!) / black wedge espadrilles

Now, you might be wondering what I snapped up at the party? Maybe just a little? I purchased a pair of Elle earrings and a sparkling, rose gold bracelet. I earned the turquoise cuff as a gift with purchase and Kendra Scott also gifted me a nail polish and a rose gold Y-Necklace. You can see my new pieces in the scroll widget below. What is your current favorite piece by Kendra Scott for summer?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Father’s Day Gift Guide to Santana Row 2017

 in Bay Area Fashion / Men's Fashion / Shopping  tagged bonobos / donald j pliner / fathers day / holiday gift guide 2017 / holiday gift ideas / santana row / summer 2017 / tesla / tommy bahama by

Father’s Day is almost here! This means it is time to find the perfect gift to let Dad know how special he has been your whole life. Thankfully, Santana Row in San Jose has the best selection of gift ideas for Father’s Day, as well as ways to give Dad a special day on the Row.

Before giving your Father his special Dad’s Day gift, why not treat him to brunch or lunch on the Row? LB Steak and Rosie McCann’s offer great menu’s Dad is sure to love. After a fabulous meal, why not treat your Father to a spa treatment at Burke-Wiliams! Yes, men go to the spa too; and they love it!

If he loves dessert, and most Dads do, why not treat him to a yummy sweet treat at Cocola after his spa treatment! Then, it will be the perfect time to present to him that fabulous gift you found at Santana Row! Love it!

Without further adieu, here are a few gift ideas for Father’s Day at Santana Row:

Tommy Bahama, for the Dad with wanderlust

Tommy Bahama is perfect for the Father who really needs a vacation. Why not give Dad this beautiful travel bag filled with an outfit perfect for a relaxing beach getaway, and tickets for flying there!

Be sure to stop by the Tommy Bahama shop on Santana Row for travel related gifts, or fabulous clothing for casual days. Whatever you choose, your Father will love it!

Tesla, for the Dad who feels the need, the need for speed!

Does Dad like fast things? Is he into the latest technological innovations? Why not schedule a test drive for your Father to try out every tech guy’s dream car; the Tesla. This is the ultimate IT car for Silicon Valley, so let Dad take a test drive; or better yet, surprise him with one in his favorite color on Father’s Day! Be sure to stop by the Tesla showroom at Santana Row to learn more; or call Tesla at 408-249-2815

Bonobos for the Father who wants to look good

from top: dress shirts / blazer / ties / casual shirts

Bonobos is shopping in the future. It is a beautiful showroom where you can see the clothing in person, try on a few things, and order them online. The store will place your order for you, and then your new outfit will be delivered to your doorstep. This is so convenient, I mean, who carries shopping bags anymore? I’m waiting for a store like this to open for women! But I digress, this post is about the Dad’s!

You can find fabulous clothing for both the office, and the weekend, at Bonobos. Your Father will love anything you find here! My daughter already picked up a tie for my hubby for Father’s Day. It’s the perfect gift destination! Be sure to stop by the Bonobos shop at Santana Row to learn more about the shopping concept of the future, and of course, to find the perfect gift!

Donald J Pliner, because men love shoes too

from top: loafers / belts / dress shoes / slip-on sneakers / moccasins / belts

Women are not the only people who love shoes, men love them too! Men also need new shoes; constantly! Donald J Pliner has high-quality shoes for men, many of which are on sale right now! You can find casual loafers, office-ready dress loafers, casual and comfortable moccasins, and cutting-edge cool slip-on sneakers. Dad will love whichever pair you choose! Be sure to stop into Donald J Pliner at Santana Row to find the perfect pair of shoes for Dad this Father’s Day!

Still not sure what to get? Why not give Dad a gift card to Santana Row in any denomination. You can purchase one at the concierge at Santana Row or online here. To learn more about Santana Row, please visit SantanaRow.com

*thank you to Santana Row for sponsoring this post. all thoughts, ideas, and opinions are my own