spring 2014

Casual printed sweatpants

April 23, 2014 in General Fashion / Trends tagged bcbg / casual fashion / casual style / chanel / gap / outfits / spring 2014 / sweatpants / twisted silver by Bay Area Fashionista

Photos: Earrings: John Hardy / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Temptation” / Top: Gap / Necklace: c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS for 15% off) / Pants: BCBG (also in grey here) / Handbag: Chanel (also love SAVE or SPLURGE) / Nail Polish: Chanel Sky Line (similar here) / Bracelets: Tory Burch, Beau Bijou (similar here) / Shoes: SIXTYSEVEN / Toe Nail Polish: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Petal“

I love wearing pants on casual days, but I don’t always want to wear jeans. Therefore, I love the current “sweatpants” or “track pant” trend from the New York runways right now. Although these pants are classified as sweatpants or track pants, they are nothing like what a typical, sporting pair of sweatpants would normally look or feel like.

The current sweatpants on the market are made from the same fabrications found on trousers and slim pants. The construction of the pants is loose, but not too loose, with an elastic waistband and elastic around the ankles. This gives the pants drape and makes them extremely comfortable around the waist. I have decided these are the perfect pants to wear to a buffet! 😉

Hopefully the “sweatpants” trend continues into 2015. They did appear on the fall/winter 2014/2015 runways in New York, so that is a good sign that we will continue to see the style into next year. Fingers crossed they appear on the spring/summer 2015 runways too!

Have you tried out the current sweatpants trend? What do you think of them?

Eco Chic products for Earth Day

April 22, 2014 in Eco Chic / Fragrance / Shopping tagged earth day / spring 2014 by Bay Area Fashionista

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Happy Earth Day! Today is the perfect day to think about how you can do your part to make the world a better place. We only have one Earth, and once it is damaged, where will we be? It is our job now to preserve the Earth for our future generations. How do we do this?

Reduce the amount of waste you throw away. Household items and clothing which are not used anymore can be sold or donated to charity. Broken household items can be repaired or used for parts. Anything which is not usable might be recyclable! When in doubt, call or visit your recycling center to find out if an item can be recycled before throwing it in the trash and filling up our landfills.

Reuse old items by repairing them, trading with a friend, selling them or donating them. Everything has a use! Torn or damaged clothing can easily be used as rags for cleaning the house or washing the car. If you have kids, they can be made into doll clothing! My daughter made backpacks for all of her dolls with old fabric from damaging clothing. Think of the imaginative possibilities!

Recycle plastics, metals, paper and more. Always check with your local recycling center when in doubt!

Lastly, shop for items made from sustainable materials and/or made in eco-conscious factories. The Earth gives us life, we need to preserve its’ life.

Mother’s Day Gift Guide Santana Row

April 21, 2014 in Shopping tagged anthropologie / bcbg / flying lizard / gucci / happy mothers day / holiday gift ideas / holidays 2014 / santana row / spring 2014 by Bay Area Fashionista

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and that means it is time to find the perfect gift for Mom! Thankfully, Santana Row has a large selection of shops with a wide variety of gift ideas at every price point imaginable! Love that!

I have highlighted four stores at Santana Row which I feel have amazing gift ideas on store shelves right now, as we speak! In addition to these stores, make sure you stop by C Wonder, Beau Bijou and Anne Fontaine for fabulous gift ideas!

For the hard working Mother who needs a relaxing book and spa day: Anthropologie

From Top: Soap / Towels, Bath Salt, Candle / Candle, Books / Cuffs / Books one, two

Anthropologie has a large selection of gifts for Mom this Mother’s Day! In addition to clothing, which is what you see from the front door and window displays, Anthropologie is filled with candles, spa soaps, spa bath items, luxurious towels and conversation starting books! Everything Mom needs to relax is here; plus the pricing is moderate. Love that!

My gift choices can be found in-store at Anthropologie Santana Row or online here. For store information please call 1-408-249-0436

For the Glamorous Mom: Gucci

From Top: Bracelet, Earrings, Ring / Crossbody Bag / Clutches / Shoulder Bag (in-store only. Similar here and here) / Satchel (Similar here) / Fragrances: Glorious Mandarin, Gorgeous Gardenia and Gracious Tuberose

If your Mom demands nothing but the best, look no further than Gucci! As you enter Santana Row from Stevens Creek Blvd., Gucci glistens on the right corner and calls out your Mother’s name every time she passes the storefront. This Mother’s Day, indulge Mom with a fabulous handbag, luxurious perfume or timeless jewels from the most luxurious shop on the Row. She will love you forever. Promise 😉

For more information about my gift ideas at Gucci Santana Row, please visit gucci.com or call the store directly at 1-408-557-9926

For the Fashion-Forward Mom on your list: BCBG

From top: Clutches / Bracelets / Tote, Clutch, Shoes / Perfume / Necklace

Is your Mom the most fashionable Mom on the block? I knew she was! Look no further than BCBG for hot-off-the-runway styles at moderate price points. Mom will love BCBG’s large selection of clutches and the perfume is a-ma-zing! She will also fall in love with their bracelets. Be sure to check out their shoes too. BCBG has the best of-the-moment shoe selection for spring and summer 2014.

My Mother’s Day picks can be found online at bcbg.com and in-store at BCBG MaxAzria Santana Row. For store information please call 1-408-244-1339

For the Jewelry Loving Mom on your list: Flying Lizard

What Mother doesn’t love receiving jewelry for Mother’s Day! Your Mother will be in Heaven when you gift her a beautiful necklace, pair of earrings and/or bracelet from Flying Lizard. The store is filled with beautiful pieces which also happen to be celebrity favorites! Another fabulous reason to shop at Flying Lizard Santana Row for Mother’s Day is the prices! They are moderate to extremely affordable! Love that!

Everything pictured is in-store only. For more information about Flying Lizard, please contact the store at 1-408-244-8950

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There you have it! A few fabulous gift ideas for Mother’s Day at Santana Row. While you are shopping for Mom, make sure you treat yourself to a fabulous meal at one of my favorite restaurants on the Row! Veggie Grill, Sino and Pizza Antigua are my favorite lunch spots at Santana Row. After you are done shopping, stop in at Cocola for a fabulous dessert paired with coffee, hot cocoa or tea! To learn more about Santana Row, please visit SantanaRow.com. Happy shopping, Happy Mother’s Day, and stay fabulous 😉

*This post was sponsored by Santana Row. All opinions are my own.

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