spring 2015

Gucci Abyss nail polish for spring 2015

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gucci abyss nail polish spring 2015Pictured: Gucci Abyss nail polish for spring 2015

Gucci Abyss is a new, limited edition nail polish color introduced by Gucci for the spring 2015 season. This deep, navy blue nail polish is a beautiful deep blue hue; and an easy color to wear this warm weather season.

Shades of blue are a huge color trend for the spring 2015 season. This makes Gucci Abyss nail polish perfect to wear during the spring season since navy is in the blue family! This navy blue hue has a nautical feeling to it, and the dark saturation of the color makes it ideal for transitioning from winter 2015 into spring 2015. Love that!

I tested out Gucci Abyss nail polish with two coats of color and one base coat; no top coat. The polish lasted eight days before chipping! I love that about Gucci nail polish. It is always long lasting. Another feature about Gucci nail polish to love; the application brush, which is really easy to use. The nail polish glides on easily and smoothly with the soft, medium width brush. There are never any streaks, and the mess is minimal.

The color difference on my nails in the photo above is due to the position of the sun when the picture was taken. I missed golden hour so I had to take the picture in direct sunlight. This caused an odd reflection on the side of the nails. Trust me, the color is even and luxurious. 🙂

Gucci Abyss nail polish for spring 2015 is limited edition. It can found exclusively online here.

Sleeveless jackets and vests for spring 2015

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Pictured: Black sleeveless jacket / Navy vest

The sleeveless jacket has been a growing trend over the past few seasons. In the fall and winter seasons, capes and sleeveless jackets were a huge hit on the street. As temperatures start to rise, and we move into spring, the trend has evolved into sleeveless jackets and vests. 

The sleeves jacket and vest trend is a great way to elevate an otherwise ordinary office look, or casual ensemble, into a modern, of-the-moment, masterpiece! A sleeveless jacket or vest can top off a pair of jeans paired with a blouse, or tee-shirt; giving the look instant polish. This trend can also take an old pair of black, office appropriate trousers paired with a blouse or shirt, to a whole new level. It is the ideal alternative to a blazer when temperatures rise. Love that!

There are many different styles of sleeveless jackets and vests on the market this spring 2015 season. The “IT” styles this season include; long and boxy, long and fitted with a belt, denim jacket vests, leather biker vests, and military jacket styles without sleeves. With all of these options, there is something for every lifestyle!

I found a few fabulous sleeveless jackets and vests around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love them! I have my eye on the two featured at the top of this post. #WishList

Which style or styles do you covet for spring?

JCrew Factory at Westgate spring outfit

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion / Shopping  tagged givenchy / jcrew factory / local shops / outfits / spring 2015 / twisted silver / valentino by

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Dior / Earrings: c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS to save 15%) / Lipstick: Chanel 94 Confident / Shirt: JCrew Factory c/o Federal Realty / Skirt: JCrew Factory c/o Federal Realty / Bracelets: Margaret Elizabeth, Margaret Elizabeth, Ippolita / Handbag: Givenchy / Nail Polish: Gucci Ibiza / Ring: The 2 Bandits / Shoes: Valentino

A couple of weeks ago I visited the new JCrew Factory store at Westgate Shopping Center in San Jose. It is a large store filled with so many cute outfits for both men and women. I felt like a kid in a candy store shopping there! I ended up leaving with the outfit above; and I also purchased a sweater and tee-shirt for the spring season. I fell in love with so many things!

I love the shirt in these photos. It’s boxy silhouette gives a modern touch to this pleated, a-line, knee-length skirt. It also looks amazing with classic black trousers, jeans, and denim shorts. With a simpler pair of sunglasses, this JCrew Factory top will look amazing with a statement necklace in gold or silver. Love this one by Kendra Scott; currently on my wish list. Love that!

The skirt I found at JCrew Factory is ideal for dressing up, as in the photos above, or dressing down. In addition to the top I am wearing in these photos, this skirt looks carefree and casual with a denim top and medium brown sandals. In the warm summer months, I can see wearing this skirt with a eyelet white blouse for a warm weather, resort look; paired with silver flat sandals! I love all the possibilities!

If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to stop in at Westgate and check out the new JCrew Factory store. There are also plenty of fabulous restaurants to grab a meal at while shopping. My kids love eating at Sushi Boat; I also love Smashburger. Veggie Grill is opening soon too!

If you are not local, please check out JcrewFactory.com for spring!