winter 2016

Blanket scarves for winter

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion / Trends  tagged fall 2015 / holiday gift ideas / scarves / street style trends / winter 2016 by

blanket scarves for winter

Pictured: Booties / Jeans (super comfortable!) / Handbag / Ring / Nail Polish / Blanket Scarf (I love this!!)

Blanket scarves are a huge trend this fall season, as well as for the upcoming winter season. The blanket scarf has been a hot trend for a couple of winter seasons now, and this year, blanket scarves are huge!

The blanket scarf is an amazing phenomena. It does double duty as both an on-trend, “street style” trend, as well as act as a practical necessity in cold weather. Love that!

The hottest styles of blanket scarves are plaid. Any type of plaid blanket scarf is hot. In addition to plaid, on-trend blanket scarves are either large, oblong scarves, or large square scarves. The small neck scarves which are about a foot wide, are not as popular.

The fun thing about blanket scarves this winter season, is that they are not very expensive! Of course, if you want a luxury blanket scarf, there are several styles on the market for over $200, or much, much more! Although you can buy a luxury blanket scarf, most blanket scarves are under $100, making it an accessible trend for every budget.

Since blanket scarves can be found for under $100, and well under $50, this winter shopping season, they make fabulous holiday gifts! You cannot go wrong giving a blanket scarf this holiday season. They are in style, one size fits all, and extremely practical! To see all my gift ideas for this holiday season, please click here for my gift guide.

Blanket scarves are incredibly cozy. They are as warm as a sweater, or lightweight jacket. This makes them perfect for our weather here in the San Francisco Bay Area. We can wrap ourselves up in a blanket scarf, and when the fog burns off in the afternoon, we can unwrap the scarf, or stuff it in our purse! Love that! They also warm up a sweater or coat on very cold days. Double love!

I cannot get enough of blanket scarves this fall season. I am already wearing them often, so I know when winter officially arrives, I will be wearing them non-stop!

Since blankets carves are a hot street style trend, and ideal Christmas gift, I found a few fabulous blanket scarves around the web, and assembled them into the shopping widget below. Most of my picks are well under $100. I hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Blanket scarves for winter:

Laurel Burch jewelry

 in General Fashion / Jewelry  tagged fall 2015 / holiday gift ideas / laurel burch / outfits / winter 2016 by

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Prada / Lipstick: Chanel Melancholie / Earrings: c/o Laurel Burch / Blanket Scarf: Monki / Sweater: Alice + Olivia (old, also love this one) / Necklace: c/o Laurel Burch / Tee: Halogen / Bracelet: Kendra Scott / Handbag: Chloe / Nail Polish: Chanel Singuliere / Jeans: Current Elliott /  Booties: Sam Edelman

It has been cold lately! No secret that winter weather is trying to take over the rest of fall! When I am bundled up with a giant sweater, scarves, etc, it is nice to have bold jewelry peeking out in order to balance out my bulky, cold weather clothing. This Laurel Burch necklace and earrings are perfect for spicing up my giant, cold weather gear!

Did I say Laurel Burch? Yes! Yes, I did! Raise your hand if you remember Laurel Burch! My hand is waaaaaaaay up in the sky! I actually have fond memories of Laurel Burch jewelry, and artwork, from when I was a child.

My Mom usually went shopping, or ran errands, when I was at school, or with my Grandma. So one day, when she announced we were going to Laurel Burch’s studio in Sausalito, I was beyond thrilled! I did not know who she was, but on the car ride there, my Mom told me how she was an amazing artist and jeweler. My Mom had spotted other women in Marin (where I grew up) wearing her jewelry, and had asked them about it. So on this day, back in the early 1980s, we were on an adventure to see a local artist.

I cannot remember if the studio was permanent, or if it was assembled pop-up style, what I do remember is that we attended a special event, and I was the only kid there. I felt really special since my Mom chose to take me! I remember seeing Laurel Burch artwork, and my Mom meeting the designer herself. It was a special day. I remember the earrings my Mom purchased for herself. My Mom still owns those earrings, and wears them often.

Fast forward to present day, and Laurel Burch’s daughter has revived the company. She has released new, and classic jewelry designs which are in line with Laurel Burch’s style; as well as modern fashion. Love that!

The “Haight” earrings, and necklace, I am wearing in the photos above, are absolutely amazing. The quality is top-notch, and the style is classic yet unique. I cannot go anywhere without receiving compliments from strangers on this jewelry! Talk about an ego boost!!

I am excited about Laurel Burch jewelry, and definitely have a few more pieces on my Christmas wish list. Hopefully Santa has a large sleigh this year 😉

You can find more amazing designs by Laurel Burch online at LaurelBurchJewelry.com. All of her jewelry will make great holiday gifts! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Laurel Burch jewelry and accessories that I love:

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Chanel Singuliere nail polish review

 in Beauty / Nail Polish / Uncategorized  tagged chanel / chanel nail polish / classic style / winter 2016 by

chanel singuliere nail polish winter 2015

Pictured: Chanel Singuliere nail polish for winter 2016.

Chanel Singuliere nail polish is a winter 2016 release from Chanel. Although it is considered a winter hue, the purplish-pink red is perfect as a light red alternative to Vamp nail polish for the holiday season.

Singuliere by Chanel is a cream nail polish which offers a slightly purplish-pink tinge to an otherwise slightly medium-dark red. If Chanel Vamp is too dark for you this winter or holiday season, then Chanel Singuliere nail polish is the hue for you!

I tested out Chanel Singuliere nail polish with one base coat, two coats of color, and one top coat. The nail polish is strong, possibly due to this fabulous top coat, and lasted a full week before my nails grew, and I needed to take it off. Love that!

Chanel Singuliere nail polish is a great nail colour to have in one’s nail polish wardrobe. It is a classic red hue which can easily be worn during any season. It is ideal if you want a red polish which is not too bright. The purplish-pink undertones make this a feminine, yet sophisticated red, which is easy to wear.

If you have a nail polish fan on your holiday gift list, this is the perfect nail polish to give. Chanel Singuliere nail polish is a classic red with a twist, which means your nail polish fan probably doesn’t have this hue in her collection. Plus, since it is a classic color, it is safe to say she will love it 🙂

Chanel Singuliere nail polish is a limited edition nail polish hue for the winter season. The nail polish can be found online here, and here.

*The holiday shopping season is full swing! Be sure to check out my holiday gift guide for a few fashionable, and fabulous, gift ideas. Click here to read it.