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Best saddle bags for spring 2016

 in General Fashion / Handbags / Trends  tagged 1970s / runway trends / shoulder bags / spring 2016 / street style trends / vintage styles by

top IT saddle bags for spring 2016

The hottest saddle bags for spring 2016 from top left: black bag / cobalt bag (IT bag-sells out fast) / tan saddle bag / blue handbag / soft pink shoulder bag (IT designer bag) / pale blue handbag (hot designer-under $200!)

Saddle bags have been a huge trend in handbags for the past couple of years. For spring 2016, the retro handbag style is still going strong; and looks to continue to go strong into 2017. Love that!

The fabulous thing about saddle bags for spring 2016, is that the style is perfect for everyday wear. Remember when large, daytime clutches were all the rage? Um yeah, how practical was that?! The saddle bag offers style, practicality, versatility, and more! It really is the perfect handbag style.

I am in love with the hottest saddle bags for spring 2016. There is only one IT bag over $1000! The rest are under $1000, and many are under $500; with one being under $200! How often does that happen in the IT bag world?

The six handbags pictured above are from the hottest designers in the marketplace right now. They are all highly sought-after; especially the cobalt blue bag by Mansur Gavriel pictured above. It will sell fast; and the wait list can be long! It is in stock right now, so if you have been eyeing it, now is the time to buy it! I own one in red, and one in tan, and it is a fabulous handbag. It is lightweight, comfortable, and perfect for everyday wear.

The Chloe Drew is also pictured above. It is the only IT bag over $1000. This beautiful bag is in high demand, and since it is offered in several colors and designs, there is a Chloe Drew for every taste! I have one in off-white and love it. If you are looking for a fabulous, luxurious saddle bag for spring 2016, then this is the bag for you!

Saddle bags for spring 2016 offer so much versatility. They are simple in style, and offer a minimalism aesthetic. Saddle bags look amazing with casual attire, but can work with dinner attire, or a outfit for the theater. The only time they look out of place is with a very dressy, or formal ensemble. Saddle bags for spring 2016 are an everyday, power use bag! Plus, who doesn’t love that retro, 1970’s vibe? I know I do!

If you are looking for a fabulous, and perfect, saddle bag for spring 2016, the six pictured above offer the ultimate in IT bag status. Which one is your favorite?

Top and best saddle bags for spring 2016:

Larimar ring

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion / Jewelry  tagged givenchy / larimar / missoni / outfits / rings / tory burch / vintage styles / winter 2016 by

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Pictured: Earrings: Kendra Scott / Sunglasses: Chanel / Lipstick: Chanel Mighty / Sweater: White + Warren (less exp. option here) / Skirt: vintage Missoni (also love this one) / Handbag: Givenchy (similar here) / Ring: c/o Official Larimar Shop / Nail Polish: Dior Bleuette / Boots: Tory Burch (on sale!)

Larimar jewelry is absolutely beautiful. So, when I received this Larimar ring, I was dazzled by it’s beauty! The Larimar stone is a fabulous, light turquoise gem with small streaks of white in it. I love how, in this ring, it is set with a pearl in silver. I also love the bypass style of the ring.

When I was putting together an outfit around the ring, I knew I had to pair it with my light blue vintage wool skirt by Missoni. The blue in the ring, and the blue tweed in the skirt, played well together.

I love how well-made the Larimar ring is, and color is just spectacular. I am looking forward to wearing this ring often, and for many years to come! I have only had the ring for about one week, and I am already wearing it almost everyday! Love!

Larimar has so many jewelry options on their website. I am in love with their cuffs, and their earrings are stunning! I definitely want to add more Larimar jewelry to my collection.

The Larimar stone is found in the beautiful waters of the Caribbean, around the Dominican Republic. The Larimar stone is created by volcanic activity, and is considered a powerful throat chakra. It is believed to aid in the expression of emotions. Love that!

The perfect blue hue of the Larimar stone makes it ideal for wearing this spring season. It will look amazing paired with shades of blue, and this season’s rose and blush hues. I cannot wait to wear this ring often!

You can find more fabulous pieces by Larimar online at www.Larimar.com.

Suede a-line skirt and polka dots for fall

 in General Fashion  tagged 1970s / chloe / fall 2015 / outfits / prada / theory / vintage styles by

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Pictured: Earrings: Ippolita / Sunglasses: Prada / Lipstick: Christian Louboutin / Blouse: Ro & De (on sale under $60!) / Skirt: Theory (sold out, also love this one on sale!)/ Handbag: Chloe / Ring: Beau Bijou (on sale!) / Nail Polish: Chanel Vert Obscur / Shoes: Prada

Since the 70’s have become the decade of influence on fashion for fall 2015, I have been obsessed with owning a button down, suede a-line skirt. When I found this skirt on major sale, in one size too big, I snapped it up; despite the size issue.

Being one size too big did not seem like a big issue when I purchased the skirt. It sags a little bit around the waist, making me look a little pregnant in the photos above, but it looks smoother in real life. Suede is a little bit pricey to alter, and since I am in the process of losing ten pounds, I am going to wait before altering the skirt. I want to make sure I am at my goal weight before having the skirt made to fit me perfectly.

I love this skirt so much. The suede is soft, and the skirt is comfortable. I cannot wait to wear it with a cozy sweater in the winter, and warm boots. I love the vintage look of the skirt, and the fact that is it navy blue! Navy is one of my favorite colors to wear.

If you are looking for a navy, suede a-line skirt, with buttons down the front, there is a similar one by Theory on sale here and here.

I am also in love with this secretary style blouse. The polka dots are so much fun, and the tie is a throwback to the 1970’s. It reminds me of a modern version of the silhouette on the vintage blouse my Mom gave me, last worn here.

This blouse will be fun to wear on casual days this fall with boots, flare jeans, and my Mansur Gavriel drawstring bucket bag.

I feel like this suede a-line skirt is my hold grail piece of the season. What is the one piece, your “Holy Grail”, that you want this fall?