summer 2015


Chloe Faye | The new “IT” bag of 2015

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From top left: Small “Faye” in rose / Small “Faye” in black / Medium “Faye” in grey / Medium “Faye” in tan suede with python

The new IT bag for 2015 is the Chloe Faye. I know, I know, we all thought it was the Chloe Drew, no wait, the Hermes Kelly, no wait again, the Saint Laurent Sac Du Jour, um no, it was Chanel’s Boy bag, wait no, it was Mansur Gavriel’s drawstring bag, no no no, it was the Givenchy Antigona! Ugh! How to keep up? Well, all of the above are correct.

There is more than one IT bag in town for 2015; so carry your Chanel Boy bag, or your Hermes Kelly, or your Givenchy Antigona, or your Chloe Drew, etc., with your head held high, and your pulse at a normal beat. There are many, many “IT” handbags to choose from in 2015. Although, the newest IT handbag to land on store shelves is the Chloe Faye.

The Chloe Faye is taking the “IT” bag world by storm in both the small size, and medium size. While the small size is selling out faster than a New York minute, the medium is equally as hot. The Chloe Faye has everything an IT bag needs in 2015. It comes in many shades of neutral, is has a simple, yet unique style, and it evokes a certain sense of classic meets 1970’s chic. It is very on trend; while still offering that vintage, timeless quality everyone seeks in the handbag-of-the-moment.

Chloe’s Faye offers classic flap shoulder bag style with a long strap. The strap can be worn cross body or over the shoulder; giving it a modern twist. Chloe is using soft leather, suede, and exotic skins, to create various versions of the Faye for spring/summer 2015, as well as the upcoming fall 2015 season. The Faye has an edgy, yet sophisticated chain which extends from the loop on the flap closure to one side of the bag, where it meets the shoulder strap. This gives the bag an unique look which sets it apart from other classic, flap style shoulder bags. It might be the touch which launched the Chloe Faye into “IT” bag territory.

As we move towards fall 2015, the 1970’s will be the most important decade of influence on fashion. Our skinny jeans will turn flare, our espadrilles will turn into platform sandals, and our drawstring handbags will become shoulder bags with a classic flap closure. The Chloe Faye will fit perfectly into the trends of the fall season.

Stay tuned as this retro handbag style becomes difficult to find. If you love it, and you want it, pre-order yours for fall now. I pre-ordered a grey one; they are going fast!

Happy shopping, carry an IT bag, and stay fabulous 😉


Cropped wide leg pants outfit

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Pictured: Earrings: Kendra Scott / Sunglasses: Chanel / Lipstick: Chanel 487 Amorosa / Necklace: Kendra Scott / Blouse: Cloth & Stone / Pants: Gap / Ring: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Tom Ford Dominatrix / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel / Wedge Espadrilles: Christian Louboutin (old, similar here) / Flat Espadrilles: Rag & Bone

Memorial Day Weekend is always the kick-off to the summer season for my family. One of my family’s favorite past-times in the summer is playing at the beach! So, we ventured down to Capitola for brunch, and a fun day at the beach. Of course, since we have been having unusually cold and foggy weather the past couple of weeks, the beach was no different. The temperature for the day hovered in the mid 50’s; keeping us out of the water, and bundled up. It was still a fun day, and my daughter’s American Girl Doll also had a blast 😉 I just love her swimsuit, don’t you? She was the only one who did not feel cold at all! Haha

One of the new trends this summer is the cropped trouser pant trend. I recently picked up this pair of cropped, casual trousers from Gap and they turned out to be the perfect pants for our family beach day. The cuffs on the bottom of the legs, and the tie belt, gave the pants enough style to be worn to church before the beach, and also to brunch on our way to the beach! Perfection! Since they have an elastic waist and loose fit, these pants were extremely comfortable for sitting on the beach and playing around with my kids. I am looking forward to wearing these cropped pants all season long.

This top is also one of my new favorites. The fabric is ultra soft, making the blouse super comfy. Love that! I also love the faux tie-dye pattern, and roll-up sleeves. It was easy to wear all day. I am looking forward to wearing it with jeans, and shorts, later in the summer season.

Have you tried the cropped pants trend yet? What are your thoughts?


Memorial Day Weekend Sales and Deals

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Memorial Day weekend is here, this means it is the perfect time to snap up some fabulous items for the summer 2015 season at rock bottom prices. The sales on Memorial Day weekend are the best! This is the first sale weekend of the summer season, which means inventory is high, and prices are low. No leftovers in these sales! Shop early, and save big!

Below is a list of a few amazing sales happening now through the weekend. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Anthropologie: Save 20% off sale items. Click here to shop.

ASOS: Save 20% now through May 26, 2015 with coupon code LONGWKND Click here to shop.

Banana Republic: Save 40% off select style. Use coupon code BRSUMMER Click here to shop.

Barney’s Warehouse: Save up to 50% off site-side. Click here to shop.

BaubleBar: free shipping with coupon code MEMORIAL20 and save 20%; use coupon code MEMORIAL25 to save 25% off 3 items; or use coupon code MEMORIAL30 in order to save 30% off 4 or more items. Click here to shop.

BCBG: Save 30% off everything now through May 26. Click here to shop.

Bloomingdale’s: Save 20% off sale items. Use coupon code SPRING20 Click here to shop.

Coach: Semi-annual sale. Save up to 50% off select style. Click here to shop.

DVF: Save an additional 30% off sale items. Use coupon code SUMMER30 Click here to shop.

GAP: Save 40% off regular prices! Use coupon code SUMMER Click here to shop.

JCrew: SAve 25% off your order. Use coupon code SUMMERLOVE Click here to shop.

Joie: (They have the most comfortable shoes on Earth!) Save 20% off with coupon code MD2015 Click here to shop.

Kendra Scott: Save up to 70% off. Click here to shop.

Macy’s: Save 20%-25% off in sale now through May 25, 2015. Use coupon code HOORAY Click here to shop.

Nordstrom: Half-Yearly sale is in full effect. Click here to shop. Click here for more details.

Saks Fifth Avenue: Save up to 55% off select items in women’s apparel. Click here to shop.