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Jill Milan fall 2014 collection

 in Bay Area Fashion / Eco Chic / General Fashion / Handbags / Local Designers  tagged casual fashion / casual style / drawstring bag / fall 2014 / jill milan / metallics / san francisco designers / vegan style by

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Pictured: c/o Jill Milan SoMa Punching Bag in Anthracite

Jill Milan has started to release handbags from their fall 2014 collection; and they are nothing short of fabulous! Metallic handbags and shoes, as well as drawstring bags, are hot for fall 2014. Jill Milan has combined these trends from the runways into beautiful drawstring handbags in metallic hues. Love them!

Drawstring handbags and metallic hues are classic in their own right. In addition to being timeless, metallic hues and drawstring bucket bags are highly sought after for the fall 2014 season; as well as right now! They are the perfect handbag for everyday use, and in a metallic hue, drawstring bags look glam, polished and very of-the-moment. Love that!

Jill Milan handbags are beautiful, luxurious handbags which are handmade by the world’s top artisans in Italy. Every detail from the stitching to the hardware to the proportion is beyond perfection. Executives from Jill Milan test the quality of their handbags before selling them by using them in everyday life; ensuring they are of the highest quality possible. This makes Jill Milan’s handbags heirloom quality.

Another note about Jill Milan, all of their handbags are 100% vegan! They are made from the highest quality vegan materials by the finest artisans in the business. This is why Jill Milan handbags are so special. 

Jill Milan’s fall 2014 drawstring handbag collection is available now; meaning you can rock the hottest tend for fall 2014 before summer gets rolling! Now that’s being ahead of the trends 😉 Jill Milan handbags can be found online at JillMilan.com.

Here is a peek at a few of the fall 2014 pieces:

B1402GM99 Tiburon Tote gold metallic FRONT B1403ATH99 SoMa Punching Bag anthracite FRONT B1403GAN99 SoMa Punching Bag gold and anthracite FRONT B1403GAQ99 SoMa Punching Bag gold and antique FRONT B1403PTR99 SoMa Punching Bag pewter FRONT

Mineral Fusion Amethyst nail polish review

 in Beauty / Eco Chic / Nail Polish  tagged mineral fusion / purple / resort 2014 / reviews / spring 2014 / vegan style / winter 2014 by

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Photo: Nail Polish: c/o Mineral Fusion “Amethyst“ (two coats color), one base coat, no top coat. Photo taken in direct sun.

Mineral Fusion is an amazing nail polish brand. The nail polish itself is made from naturally beneficial ingredients which keep nails strong and healthy. An added benefit, is that the polish is long-lasting! One of the big concerns with nail polish is that many major brands use unhealthy ingredients which can seep through your nails and into your bloodstream. Knowing that Mineral Fusion is made from natural ingredients makes the nail polish even more beautiful. Plus it is 100% vegan! Love that!

I tested out Mineral Fusion nail polish in “Amethyst” with two coats of color, one base coat and no top coat. The polish lasted a full eight days before chipping! That is amazing considering I did quite a bit of house cleaning and working out during those eight days. I love a nail polish that lasts so long you can see my nails growing at the base!

“Amethyst” is a beautiful color which offers a deep purple hue combined with sparkles. This is the perfect purple nail polish for transitioning from winter into spring. Purple is an important color in winter 2014, as well as spring 2014, so Mineral Fusion’s “Amethyst” is a great nail polish color for making the transition in seasons. Love that!

Mineral Fusion nail polish in “Amethyst” is priced at $7.99 and can be found online here.

 

Kao Pao Shu pop of red

 in Bay Area Fashion / Eco Chic / Handbags  tagged clutches / fall 2013 / kao pao shu / outfits / red / vegan style by

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Outfit details: Earrings: Kathy Kamai / Tee-shirt: Gap / Sweater vest: c/o Calypso St. Barth / Clutch: c/o Kao Pao Shu / Jeans: Gap / Bracelet: c/o Twisted Silver / Rings: John Hardy / Leather wrap bracelet: Tory Burch / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Gentle Monica” / Nail Polish: Chanel Paparazzi / Shoes: Valentino (past season-current versions here and here)

In today’s society, it is a chore to try and find goods sold in the United States which are also made in the United States. When it comes to handbags, the majority of manufacturers are located in China, while a few remain in Italy, the majority are in China. And as for the United States? Good luck finding a handbag made here!

I was thrilled when Los Angeles based handbag company Kao Pao Shu contacted me about their products. Not only are their handbags designed and made in the United States, they are from California! Love that! These beautiful handbags, which are non-leather and perfect for vegetarian and vegan Fashionistas, are from right here in the Golden State.

I am in love with this beautiful red clutch from Kao Pao Shu which offers an asymmetrical silhouette and edgy vibe. The clutch easily fits my wallet, iPhone, car keys and lipstick. The fabrication allows the clutch to be worn with jeans, as I styled it above, during the day, or paired with a dress for a night on the town. Day into evening = love!

Kap Pao Shu offers a full line of handbags for both men and women. The color palette is classic allowing Kao Pao Shu handbags to easily be worn during any season for years to come. To view Kao Pao Shu’s collection online, please visit kaopaoshu.com.

Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

Photos: Bay Area Fashionista 2013©