summer 2016

How to style a circle bag for summer

 in Bay Area Fashion / Handbags / Trends  tagged aquazurra / banana republic / kendra scott / mansur gavriel / outfits / spring 2016 / summer 2016 by

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Pictured: Earrings: Kendra Scott / Sunglasses: Chanel / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rosa / Necklace: Kendra Scott / Top: Gibson / Skirt: Banana Republic / Bracelet: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Chanel Mariniere / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel / Shoes: Aquazurra

When Mansur Gavriel first showcased their new circle bag at fashion week, I knew I had to have one. I was not exactly sure how to style a circle bag, but I figured I would find a way to make this vintage inspired piece modern.

I fell in love with this scarf skirt from Banana Republic when I first laid eyes on it. It happened to arrive the same week as my new Mansur Gavriel circle bag, which made me realize; this is how to style a circle bag for summer! Yes!

The circle bag looks perfect with this skirt. I love the cammello tan leather with the red based print. I think the colors work well together. In addition to this skirt, I have found this circle bag also plays well with casual prints, and denim. It takes on a modern look when paired with flares, as well as wide leg, printed pants. I love it!

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I wore this outfit on Mother’s Day, and it felt comfortable, yet structured. I wore a tank top underneath the blouse, which meant I had two items tucked into the waist of my skirt. While it did add a little weight by being tucked in, I thought it worked well with the overall silhouette. The skirt is flowing, yet full. It definitely needs a tucked in top, or a crop top.

My kids thought my circle bag was a lot of fun, they continually reached inside. I think zipping, and unzipping a circle was novel to them. They had a blast! If you follow me on Instagram, you may have spotted the photo where my son made a paper flower at church for Mother’s Day, and decorated my circle bag with it. Loved it!

If you like the look of Mansur Gavriel’s circle bag, but are wondering how functional the bag may be, never fear, my review will be here! On Friday I will post my full review of Mansur Gavriel’s circle bag.

I hope you had a fabulous Mother’s Day last weekend, thank you for stopping by, and stay fabulous 😉

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MAC Moonday nail polish for summer 2016

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged mac / reviews / summer 2016 by

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Pictured: MAC Moonday nail polish for summer 2016

MAC Moonday nail polish is a sleek, ethereal color from MAC’s summer beauty collection. This sparkling, sheer white nail polish is clean, sleek, and easy to wear everyday. Love that!

I had never tried MAC nail polish before. When I was browsing the nail polishes coming in for the summer season, Moonday by MAC instantly caught my eye. I am always weary of trying new nail polish brands; I never know if they will be chip resistant, or if the color will paint on evenly. Since the color was so captivating in the bottle, I decided it was worth trying out MAC’s summer 2016 nail polish. I am so glad I did!

MAC Moonday nail polish glided on smoothly. The color was even on the first coat; making the second coat more of a coat for color saturation purposes rather than filling in the blanks. I love how perfectly even the polish sets and dries.

The brush is just the right size. It was incredibly easy to use, and kept the mess down to a minimum. The small handle is easy to hold, making polishing a breeze. Love that!

I tested out MAC Moonday nail polish with one base coat, two coats of color, and one top coat. It is extremely chip resistant. I was able to wear the polish for a full week before needing to remove it due to nail growth. I was thrilled!

Moonday by MAC is a really easy nail polish color to wear on a daily basis. Since it is a sparkling neutral, it matches everything! It is the ideal color to wear on toes during the summer 2016 season since it will not clash with any open toe shoes or sandals. It will also enhance a tan. This is how I plan to wear it this summer. Love that!

I am really happy with MAC’s nail polish, so I am looking forward to seeing what colors they come up with next season. Have you tried MAC nail polish before? If so, what were your thoughts?

MAC Moonday nail polish for summer 2016 can be found online here, and here.

Weekend casual summer outfit

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged casual style / mansur gavriel / outfits / summer 2016 / tory burch by

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Chanel / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rosa / Top: Calypso St. Barths / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel (in stock!) / Bracelet: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Chanel Mariniere / Pants: Banana Republic / Shoes: Tory Burch (super comfortable and under $200!)

Every summer season, I have a casual, go-to outfit. My weekend casual summer outfit for this year is definitely the one pictured in this post! The pants are comfortable and cool, the top is soft, and more interesting than your average tee, and these shoes! We have to talk about these shoes!

Espadrilles are fabulous in the summer months. They are comfortable, and make walking on the beach a breeze. I cannot go through a summer season without a fabulous pair of espadrilles, or two, or maybe three! Ha!

These Tory Burch espadrilles offer a small wedge, so they are comfortable. I love small wedges or heels because they offer just the right amount of arch support. I have worn this pair several times already and they are so comfortable for walking, and wearing throughout the day. They have become my go-to pair of shoes on casual days. Love them!

This top has quickly become one of my favorite casual shirts. I love how it looks with these cropped twill pants, as well as jeans, cut-off shorts, twill short, and denim skirts. It is a really versatile, casual top for the spring and summer months. It will easily be a part of any weekend casual summer outfit no matter which bottom I choose. Love that!

The bracelet I am wearing is from Kendra Scott’s summer 2016 collection. I love this bracelet because it is convertible! The tassel is removable, so the bracelet can be worn as-is with the tassel, or as a chunky chain bracelet without the tassel. I prefer wearing the tassel, I love how fun it is! I am tempted to pick it up in gold-tone too. Kendra Scott’s entire summer collection is to-die-for. You can check it out online here.

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