summer 2013


Chanel Lilis nail polish for summer 2013

One of the big color trends for summer 2013 is neon. So it is no wonder that Chanel, the design house always on the forefront of fashion, would create a beautiful, neon orange hue for the upcoming hot weather season!

Neon orange. Now is this a color most people would seek out? Probably not; that is, not until Chanel Lilis nail polish came out for summer 2013. Leave it to Chanel to invent the perfect shade of neon orange! Lilis is a sophisticated neon orange hue which has just right amount of oomph without being too bright. Chanel Lilis offers a warm orange hue which has slight pink undertones. The pink undertones allow Chanel Lilis nail polish to work with colors such as blue and green which normally clash with a true orange shade.

Chanel Lilis nail polish applies smoothly and evenly in two coats. The color works well with summer 2013’s bright color palette as well neon hues. Despite being a neon color, Chanel Lilis also works well with summer 2013’s vivid pastel color palette; perhaps due to the slight pink undertones.
Chanel Lilis nail polish and the entire Chanel summer 2013 collection can be purchased here

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Photo: Chanel Lilis nail polish for summer 2013. Two coats of color, one base coat, no top coat.

Photo credit: Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista 2013


Denim on denim for summer 2013

Denim worn with denim? Yes, you saw the headline correctly. This trend from the late 1980’s to the early 1990’s is once again hot on the street. Denim with denim is the hottest trend from the street for summer 2013!

Denim vests, chambray shirts and denim jackets are being shown with denim skirts, shorts and pants. This denim on denim trend has already taken the streets by storm and now many stores are starting to stock the look and prepare their displays in order to reflect summer’s hottest trend.

Denim on denim is being shown in many different ways. This trend can be worn tonal or with contrasting shades of blue. Chambray shirts can also be paired with colored or printed denim for a more subtle take on the trend.

Chambray shirts and denim jackets beg to be layered, so this is a great trend for the San Francisco Bay Area! Since the fog loves to roll in and out; especially in the summer, a denim jacket or chambray shirt is handy to have around just in case you are caught outside when the fog tumbles in from the bay. Love that!

Since denim on denim is a casual trend, this is one street trend everyone can easily incorporate into their weekend wardrobes! One word of advice, denim on denim is not really appropriate for casual Friday at the office. A denim jacket is OK, but a chambray shirt with jeans can look too casual and somewhat sloppy in a professional environment; even one that is casual or high-tech.

We put together a “denim on denim” look in the Polyvore set at the top of this article. We hope you love it! To shop this trend, please visit the shopping widget below. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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Wedges for spring and summer

Wedges are a staple for the spring and summer seasons. They add a little lift, making us all feel taller while maintaining a casual flair which fits perfectly with everyday style during the warm weather months. There are so many fabulous wedges on the market right now for spring and summer; which ones to choose!

This spring and summer season there are a few major trends to watch for when shopping for wedges. If you have brightly colored wedges from spring 2012; wear them! This is a great time to shop your closet for bright colors, neutrals, cork wedges, rope details and metallics. Since these trends were hot last year and are also hot this year, there is no need to shop for them; there is a good chance they are already in your closet!

One of the big trends this season is the studded trend. In addition to bright colors, neutrals, color blocking, cork, metallics and rope detailing, wedges for spring and summer 2013 feature studs, PVC, neon colors and pastel hues.

With all of these fabulous trends in wedges for spring/summer 2013, which ones to choose?! When shopping for fabulous wedges for the spring/summer 2013, think about which colors you wear most often and which trends you love the most. If you are looking for a neutral, look at metallic hues which may be more interesting than your average beige and tan.

We found a few fabulous pairs of wedges around the web for the spring/summer 2013 season andassembled them into this article. We hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous