summer 2016

Comfortable summer maxi dress

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged mansur gavriel / outfits / petite / saint laurent / summer 2016 / vince camuto by

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Pictured: Earrings: Ippolita / Sunglasses: Chanel / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rosa / Necklace: old, similar here / Dress: Vince Camuto (wearing petite, also comes in regular sizes-under $100 and avl in 6 colors!) / Bracelet: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Chanel Canotier / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel / Shoes: Saint Laurent

One of the most difficult things to find when you are 5’4″ or under, is a maxi dress which does not need shortening! I always have to factor in the cost of alterations when I look at long skirts or dresses. So, when I spotted this petite summer maxi dress, I was thrilled! No extra costs! Love that!

It is always nice to have a lightweight, breathable maxi dress for the warm summer months. I love this dress, which happens to come in both regular, and petite sizes, for the summer. It is lightweight, and extremely comfortable. The style is simple, so it can easily be paired with a variety of accessories. It can also be paired with heels for a more dressy, summer look. I prefer to wear it casually with espadrilles. It can also be topped with a hat! Yes!

The ruched waist adds a little bit of style to the dress, and also gives it shape. I love this dress so much, and the fact that it is petite!  I am thinking of adding it in black, and indigo, to my closet. It comes in six different colors! The darker colors such as merlot and black, will be great for transitioning into fall. The dress can easily be topped with a denim jacket or a scarf in the cooler autumn months.

 This summer maxi dress also comes in regular sizes, so if you love it and are taller than 5’4″ the dress is available in six colors for you too! Love that! It can be found online in both petite and regular sizes here.

Mountain Winery concert outfit

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged chloe / outfits / saint laurent / summer 2016 by

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Chanel / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rosa / Tee: Bobeau / Skirt: H & M (under $25!!!) / Handbag: Chloe (on major sale!) / Cuff: H & M (under $5!!!) / Nail Polish: Chanel / Shoes: Saint Laurent

Over the 4th of July weekend, my husband and I went to The Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California, to see Foreigner perform. They were so amazing!

We started the evening with dinner. Our table was perfect. We sat on the Chateau deck overlooking the valley at The Mountain Winery. The view was amazing! After dinner, we watched the opening band, The Bad Jones, perform. They were so awesome! I have a new band to add to my list of favorites!

The highlight of the night was Foreigner’s performance. Although none of the original members were on stage, the current line-up is incredibly talented; and they put on a great show! It was fun to see them moving around the stage; and the lead singer went into the audience several times! It was such a great performance!

The Mountain Winery is one of my favorite places to go for a date night with my husband. We usually get the “Ultimate Night Out Package” which includes VIP parking, a three course dinner, and close-to-the-stage seats. It really is the ultimate night out! Love!

The summer concert series at The Mountain Winery is held in the summer months when the weather is perfect. We only had a rain incident once, and that was last year when we saw Huey Lewis and the News.

When it comes to my Mountain Winery Concert outfit I always put something together which is comfortable, lightweight, and easy to move to the music in. This outfit was perfect! We snapped these pictures at home before heading out to the concert. I didn’t want to lug my big ‘ol DSLR to the concert.

If you are local to the Bay Area, or traveling to the area, definitely check out The Mountin Winery for a fun concert this summer. You can learn more about them at MountainWinery.com.

If Foreigner was before your time, and you like rock ‘n roll, check them out on iTunes. You might fall in love! Also check out The Bad Jones, they are an amazing rock group too! Love them!

Lastly, if you are Chloe fan like me, my favorite little going-out-at-night bag is on sale! You can find it online here.

Thanks for stopping by

XOXO

Cathy

4th of July sales and deals 2016

 in General Fashion / Shopping  tagged 4th of july / summer 2016 by

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4th of July sales and deals, my picks for 2016: From top left: sunglasses / blouse (perfect for fall-and on sale now!) / necklace (classic style, also on sale in silver) / fitbit (other colors available too) / handbag (decorative saddle bags are hot for summer and fall!) / shoes (tie up shoes are a hot trend now and into fall-these are a great buy!!!!)

4th of July weekend is here! This means many stores, and designers, have put their summer collections on sale! This is the perfect time to stock up on everything you need for summer, plus, to scout out some great deals on items which are part of the hottest trends for fall.

If you are looking for longevity with your 4th of July sales and deals finds, then look for the seasons hottest trends which are carrying into the fall season such as tie up shoes, embellished handbags, saddle bags, shoulder bags, booties, fringe, 1970s influence, and block heels.

I have rounded up my favorite 4th of July sales and deals from around the web into this handy reference list. My favorite sale items are in the shopping widget at the bottom of the page. I hope you love them! Happy shopping, happy 4th of July weekend, and stay fabulous 😉

Ann Taylor 40% off full price merchandise, 60% of sale. Click here to shop.

Anthropologie Take an extra 30% off sale items with coupon code EVENBETTER Click here to shop.

Banana Republic Take an extra 50% off sale now through July 7, 2016. Click here to shop.

H & M $4 deals for the 4th of July now through 7/4/2016. Click here to shop.

JCrew Enjoy 40% off select summer styles and 40-60% off sale with coupon code COOLSTYLES now through July 5, 2016. Click here to shop.

Kate Spade save up to 50% plus 30% off sale items with coupon code SUNSHINE Click here to shop.

Kendra Scott Design your own jewelry using the Color Bar and save 15% off your Color Bar purchase now through July 4, 2016 midnight central time. Click here to shop.

LOFT Enjoy free shipping and 50% off sale now through July 4, 2016. Click here to shop.

Macy’s Enjoy 20% off plus free shipping when you spend $50 or more with coupon code FOURTH now through July 4, 2016. Click here to shop.

Sam Edelman save 40% select summer merchandise. There are a ton of really cute booties on sale which would be perfect for fall! Click here to shop.

Sephora choose one deluxe sample with a purchase of $25 or more with coupon code SPARKLE now through July 4, 2016. Click here to shop.

Tory Burch save an extra 30% off sale with coupon code EXTRA30 Click here to shop.

If you would like early access to the upcoming Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, be sure to apply for their credit card! Click here for more information.

My summer sale picks from mt favorite 4th of July sales and deals around the web:

My handbag picks from the 4th of July sales: