summer 2013

Retro inspired black and gold

 in Bay Area Fashion  tagged asos / evening attire / outfits / summer 2013 / vintage styles by

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I absolutely adore black and gold together. Not only is this combination classic, it is currently on-trend for summer 2013 and moving into fall 2013. When I saw this top from ASOS, I fell in love with it. The print and cut offered retro flair; and the fact that it is also a jacket (there is a zipper in the back) made it even more fun.

I decided to wear the top over a dress as a cover-up for an evening out recently. I love how it looked over this asymmetrical dress from Ann Taylor I purchased last fall. This top will also work well with black skirts and pants. Can’t wait to mix it up!

Do you have a fun, retro-style top you enjoy styling? If so, join me on Facebook and share!

Outfit details:
Top: ASOS
Dress: Ann Taylor (fall 2012-current style here)
Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Gentle Monica”
Necklace: St. Chris Holiday Boutique 2006-for similar style, see shopping widget below
Bracelets: Kate Young for Target and Tory Burch
Nail Polish: Chanel Paparazzi
Clutch: Chanel (not online) similar styles here and here.
Shoes: Prada

Photos: Rob/Bay Area Fashionista 2013©

Perfect white blouse

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged casual style / outfits / summer 2013 / wallis / white by

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We have been having warm and sunny weather this summer here in the San Francisco Bay Area. One of my favorite ways to stay cool in the heat is with lightweight fabric in a light color. This blouse, sent to me by Wallis, fits the bill perfectly. The fabric is lightweight; and white happens to be the coolest color in warm weather! Love that!

This Wallis blouse offers a loose silhouette and a flattering drape. The 3/4 sleeves protect me from the sun, yet keep me cool at the same; and of course allow me to show off some arm candy! I also adore the silver studded design around the split-neck which adds interest to the front of the blouse.

Of course, anything white is versatile! The quiet silver studs combined with the flattering fit of this Wallis blouse make it easy to wear with shorts, pants, slim skirts or as a swimsuit cover-up.

In the photos above I am showing my two favorite ways to wear this blouse. To learn more about Wallis, one of my favorite new ways to shop online, please visit Wallis.com.

Outfit details:

Outfit #1
Top: c/o Wallis
Shorts: Gap (on sale!!!)
Lipstick: “60’s Pink” c/o Laura Mercier
Earrings: Stella & Dot
Handbag: Chanel, similar here.
Silver bangles: c/o Twisted Silver
Nail Polish: Chanel Paparazzi
Rings: John Hardy
Silver Cuff: Beau Bijou Santana Row, similar here.
Leather wrap bracelet: Tory Burch
Shoes: Michael Kors (on sale!!!)
Toe nail polish: Chanel Delicatesse

Outfit #2
Top: c/o Wallis
Earrings: Stella & Dot
Jeans: Gap, no longer available. Also love this pair.
Tote: Coach
Lipstick: “60’s Pink” c/o Laura Mercier
Silver link bracelet: c/o Twisted Silver
Leather wrap bracelet: Tory Burch, similar here.
Nail Polish: Chanel Paparazzi
Shoes: Michael Kors (on sale!!!)
Toe nail polish: Chanel Delicatesse

What you cannot see-both outfits:
Fragrance: Bond No.9

Photos: Bay Area Fashionista 2013©

The key to a casual summer

 in Eco Chic / General Fashion / Jewelry / Local Designers  tagged casual style / coach / necklaces / outfits / summer 2013 / twisted silver by

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July is always an interesting month. The weather hovers in the 80’s and 90’s while stores begin to stock fall merchandise designed to keep you warm when temperatures fall below 50 degrees. As my eyes grow accustomed to a fall color palette due to my line of work, I start looking for warm weather clothing in colors which blend well with fall. This dress caught my eye at Target. For only $29.99 I could have a lightweight summer dress in a beautiful fall hue. Love! I also knew right away it would be perfect to pair with Twisted Silver’s new “Key” necklace.

Twisted Silver’s new “Key” necklace is a long, casual necklace which features an authentic vintage skeleton key. I love long necklaces in the summer because they spice up warm weather, casual ensembles. Summer is always a difficult season for dressing since the weather is so hot! Twisted Silver’s new “Key” necklace is the ultimate key to adding style during the summer when wearing lightweight, warm weather clothing. Love!

Since we have fog in the morning here in the San Francisco Bay Area, this denim jacket topped off the casual look. Of course, the jacket comes off as soon as the fog burns off and temperatures soar past 80 degrees!

Twisted Silver’s “Key” necklace is online at Twisted-Silver.com. Use coupon code INSIDERS for a 15% discount. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

Outfit details:
Jacket: AG Jeans
Dress: Converse
Earrings: John Hardy
Necklace: c/o Twisted Silver “Key” necklace
Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Girly”
Handbag: Coach fall 2013 color “gunmetal” Summer sale colors here.
Nail Polish: Chanel Azure
Bracelets: c/o Twisted Silver
Leather wrap bracelet: Tory Burch (not online) similar here.
Shoes: Michael Kors (on sale!!!)
Toe nail polish: Chanel Fracas

What you cannot see:
Fragrance: c/o Seth Kornegay “Petra”

Photos: Bay Area Fashionista 2013©