summer 2011


Going blue for summer

Last winter “Pantone” declared “Honeysuckle” the “IT” color for 2011. “Honeysuckle,” which was a bold pink shade, has been spotted in retail establishments throughout the spring season in many shades of bright and bold pink including hot pink and candy pink. As the fashion world moves into their summer wardrobes, savvy Fashionistas are starting to bore of all the bold pink shades and move towards an easier shade to wear; cobalt blue.

Cobalt blue enjoyed the walk down many runways during the spring 2011 fashion shows. The color, which is easy to wear no matter what shade of skin or hair a Fashionista has, has become increasingly popular as spring moves into summer. Designers have favored the hue over pink and cobalt blue has begun to take over the racks and shelves at fashionable retailers throughout the globe.

Cobalt blue can be worn in many different forms from a tonal dress to a pair of suede Louboutin’s to a bold and blue handbag paired with an all-black or all-white ensemble.

Since color is a personal preference and can make a Fashionista look like a fashion-victim in matter of seconds, cobalt blue is not the only color to wear this summer. Always remember to pick a color you love and makes you feel beautiful. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

 

cobalt blue summer 2011 by bayareafashionista featuring blue heel shoes

Twisted Silver’s Love Knot earrings are hot for summer!

Twisted Silver has done it again! The Bay Area jewelry design house has created a sweet yet edgy pair of earrings for summer made with salvaged glass, Japanese pearls from the 1950’s. The edgy pearls make the Love Knot earrings classic and fresh. The deterioration on the pearls has been preserved to perfection adding an unusual dimension to the beads.

The Love Knot earrings from Twisted Silver offer versatility with the summer’s hottest trends from the runway. The feminine or”vintage” trend offers a perfect ensemble for the Love Knot earrings; accentuating the classic glass pearls. Due to the artistic appeal of the earrings, Twisted Silver’s Love knot earrings also work well with the current boho-chic trend from the runways. The brass metal brings the earrings down to earth allowing them to work well with jeans, casual attire and summer dresses. The glass pearls offer a bit of dressy sass allowing the earrings to be worn with semi-formal attire. Love it!

The Love Knot earrings from Twisted Silver can be found online at twisted-silver.com. Use code INSIDERS for 15% off of your purchase! Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Santana Row Poolside Soirée raised money for charity and showed fabulous fashions

Santana Row held their Poolside Soiree on Saturday May 14, 2011 and it featured an inspirational speech from Taylor Armstrong, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills as well as amazing looks from Santana Row retailers. Before the fashion show, Santana Row did not hold back and treated guests to an enticing “Style Boutique” and appetizers from many of the appetizing restaurants on “The Row.”

Santana Row retailers showed hot and on-trend ensembles from BCBG, Franco Uomo, Pink Stripes Boutique, Brooks Brothers, Cole Haan, Ted Baker, Oakley, Penelope Boutique, Beau Bijou, Blues Jean Bar, Donald J. Pliner, Jest Jewels, Free People, Big Buddha, Tommy Bahama, San Francisco Shirt Company, Furla, Boutique Harajuku, Anne Fontaine, Eli Thomas for Men and Priscilla of Boston.

Taylor Armstrong was on hand to help raise money for the Family Violence Protection Fund. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star gave a heartfelt speech to kick off the event and then posed for pictures with fans during the after-party.

The show was filled with some of the summer’s hottest trends including bright colors of blue, lace, sheer fabrics, wide leg pants, florals and fabulous  handbags.

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