spring 2013

Street Style Trends: stacked bracelets

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One of the biggest and most popular jewelry trends of-the-moment is the stacked bracelet trend. This trend began to gain popularity a few years ago when Fashionistas on the street started to pile on multiple bracelets at a time. The trend caught on quickly and soon marketers began showing stacked bracelets in advertisements and magazine spreads.

Stacking bracelets becomes even more prevalent in warmer months since warm weather allows for ¾ sleeves, short sleeves and sleeveless attire. This means right now is the time to start stacking up those bracelets if you have not already been doing so!

Stacked bracelets are a fun trend. This street style trend allows you to express yourself and add your own personality to casual clothing, office attire or any ensemble you put together. Love that!

Bracelets can have special meanings too. Perhaps you have a bracelet which you received as a gift, or purchased to benefit a cause. Stacking up these special moments on your wrist can evoke good memories and thoughts throughout the day as well as make a conversation starter. 

When stacking up your arm with bracelets, look for metals which blend well together and colors that do not clash. Texture and dimension can also help make a great bracelet stack.

What are your favorite ways to stack bracelets? Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+,  Pinterestor Instagram and weigh in on your favorite bracelet stacks!

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Photos from top:
1) C/O Twisted Silver “3 Bangle” bracelets and “Jumbo Bracelet”
2) C/O Twisted Silver “Jumbo Bracelet,” Swank” bracelet and “Kilter” bracelet.
3) Tory Burch leather wrap bracelet, C/O Twisted Silver “Netizien” bracelet and “Stardust” bracelet.

Shopping information: Twisted Silver can be found online at Twisted-Silver.com. Use coupon code INSIDERS for a 15% discount.

Photo credits: Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista 2012/2013©

American Heart Association: National Walking Day

 in Events / General Fashion / Shoes  tagged american heart association / charity / heart disease / spring 2013 by

In our modern society, we drive to the bus stop, we drive to the train station, we drive to work, we drive to school-well, you get the picture  One hundred years ago, everyone walked everywhere. Nowadays, everyone drives, gets driven, or finds a passive way to travel from one place to another.

Humans were meant to walk. Our bodies need to walk; it helps us stay healthy and active. Walking also reduces the risk of heart disease and helps to maintain cardiovascular health. So, to remind ourselves and society how important it is to walk, ditch the vehicle and walk today!

The American Heart Association’s National Walking Day is a fabulous way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather, breath in some fresh air and get healthy. In honor of National Walking Day, everyone is encouraged to wear sneakers or walking shoes and leave the car keys at home. If you must drive, take a 30 minute walk today not only for yourself, but to help raise awareness about the importance of physical activity. Love this!

Tell your friends, family members, co-workers, neighbors-everyone! Spread the word! Today is the day to wear sneakers and go outside for a fabulous walk! Now step away from the computer and/or mobile device and go outside and take a walk! 

To learn more about the importance of walking, National Walking Day and heart disease, please visit  StartWalkingNow.org

Shop spring handbags for fall 2013

 in Handbags / Shopping / Trends  tagged fall 2013 / spring 2013 / summer 2013 by

Now that the fall/winter 2013/2014 runway shows have ended, we have a snapshot into the upcoming trends for the cool weather season. This makes investment shopping an easier job as we head out into the shops for the spring 2013 season. One of the largest purchases a Fashionista can make for the spring season is a new handbag! Therefore, it is important to look for a handbag which will not only be fabulous for the spring 2013 season, but will work perfectly for the fall 2013 season as well.

The fall 2013 runways gave us small and medium sized handbags in rich autumn hues, deep winter colors and bright shades of cobalt blue, emerald green, yellow and red. With this color palette in mind, fall handbags from the runway were structured yet made with soft fabrications. The silhouettes included shoulder bags, clutches for both daytime and evening, hobo handbags and satchels.

With these runway trends in mind, we know that for spring 2013 we can find bright colors, we may find some autumn hues, and the size of the handbag is perfectly in line with the current season. Hobo handbags have not been in style for a few seasons, so this is a silhouette shoppers may easily find on sale! Love that! What better way to wear a new trend for fall than with a great deal!

Satchels, shoulder bags and clutches have been hot for the past three years, therefore, these styles are easy to find on store shelves right now. The most important factor in choosing a shoulder bag, satchel or clutch for spring 2013 which will offer longevity into fall/winter 2013/2014 is the color.

Look for handbags in neutral hues such as black, ivory, white, beige and shades of brown as well as bright hues. These will be the easiest handbags to find during the spring season which will carry into early 2014. To help inspire your handbag shopping at the investment level, we found a few fabulous spring 2013 handbags around the web which will be perfect for fall/winter 2013/2014! We assembled these beautiful handbags into the shopping widget below. To shop this trend, click on the photo of the handbag you love and you will be taken to the online shop where the handbags are for sale. Love that!

Happy shopping, and stay fabulous