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Lace for the winter 2013 season

Lace has been one of the hottest fabrications in fashion over the past several seasons and it is showing no sign of slowing down for winter 2013; and spring 2013 for that matter! The flirty and feminine fabrication has been showing up this season on everything imaginable from garments to shoes to handbags and even on jewelry!

The lace trend was spotted on almost every runway for the fall/winter 2012/2013 season and it was also spotted on the spring/summer 2013 runways. This is one trend which has made an easy transition from the runway to the street. In fact, lace has proven to be more popular on the street than it appeared on the runway!

Lace is being used both as the main fabric of a garment as well as an accent or detail on both garments and accessories. Lace dresses have proven to be the hottest garment style in lace while lace shoes are the hottest form of accessory to don the flirty fabrication.

Designers are showing lace in shades of black, red, peach, pale pink, gold, silver and cream for the winter 2013 season and many designer have chosen to place a tonal or contrasting fabric underneath as a liner; after all, lace can be quite see-through! Oh my!

If a lace dress is too racy for you to wear, but you love the trend and want to rock it this season, look for lace shoes or a lace trimmed jacket; or even a bracelet! This is an understated way to wear lace and add a little bit of flirty spice to your ensemble. Love that!

We found a few fabulous lace pieces around the web and assembled them into this article. Hope you love them! Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Twisted Silver’s new Coco Bracelet is perfect for 2013

Statement bracelets are a huge trend in 2012 and the look is showing no sign of slowing down for 2013. With all of the bright colors, neon hues and prints coming into play for the spring/summer 2013 season, it is more than necessary for every Fashionista to have a neutral, but not simple, bracelet on hand to add a little sweet yet edgy spice to any ensemble.

The new “Coco” bracelet from Twisted Silver offers a bold statement in understated pearly white and silver. The bracelet features three pearl stations which offer a vintage, feminine flair on a silver, industrial base. The overall feeling of the bracelet is “Grandmother’s inherited jewelry meets steampunk.” Love this!

Twisted Silver’s “Coco” bracelet works perfectly with winter 2013’s pastel hues and resort/cruise 2013’s bright colors and neon shades. When paired with pastels, the bracelet takes on a sweet vintage look and when paired with bright colors and neon hues, the “Coco” bracelet exudes modern flair. Versatility! Love that!

The “Coco” bracelet from Twisted Silver will make a fabulous holiday gift, or a timeless investment for yourself. The edgy flair combined with the vintage, feminine appeal makes the “Coco” bracelet a must-have for any jewelry box. Priced at $100, the “Coco” bracelet can be found online at Twisted-Silver.com. Use coupon code INSIDERS for a 15% discount. Happy shopping, happy holidays and stay fabulous 

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c/o Twisted Silver’s “Coco” Bracelet.

Photos: Rob/Bay Area Fashionista 2012©


Winter 2013 Trends: Baroque

One of the big fall/winter 2012/2013 runway trends is baroque. This intricate and design-heavy trend, which seemed to be a little bit much for the warm and moderate weather during the fall season,  has found itself popularity on the street for the cool, winter 2013 season as heavier fabrics and ensembles move to the forefront of every fashion-savvy womans’ closet.

Fashionistas on the street are wearing the baroque trend in subtle ways this winter 2013 season. Instead of head-to-looks from the runways, fashion-savvy women are picking one baroque item and styling an understated outfit around that item. 

When wearing the baroque trend this winter 2013 season, look for one key piece you love and will be able to wear with multiple pieces in your closet. One statement coat, handbag, dress or pair of shoes is the easiest way to own a piece of the baroque trend without breaking the bank or over-buying a trend which may not return in winter 2014.

We have included a few examples in this article to help you incorporate the baroque trend into your winter 2013 wardrobe. Hope you love it! Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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