winter 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.

Culottes for winter

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged banana republic / mansur gavriel / outfits / winter 2016 by

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Pictured: Earrings: Kendra Scott / Sunglasses: Chanel / Lipstick: Chanel Mighty / Sweater: Banana Republic (on sale w/t tons of color choices!) / Blanket Scarf / Rings: Kendra Scott / Nail Polish: Chanel Sunrise Trip / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel (avl. for pre-order!) / Culottes: Vince (last seen here) / Boots: Tory Burch (on sale!)

I originally purchased these culottes for New York Fashion Week last September. These culottes are a basic piece which I find easy to style for any weather, any season. I love how they look like a skirt, fooled my husband (haha), until you start walking! I am not sure how long they will remain in style, but I hope I can wear them for a few more seasons since they are an alternative to a pencil skirt, or trousers.

It was a really cold day when I wore this outfit for church, and then dim sum at Sino on Santana Row. The boots, sweater, and blanket scarf, kept me cozy while we walked around outside in the chilly air. I am not sure how I survived in past winter seasons without a blanket scarf! They are so much easier to wear than jackets; especially when the weather fluctuates so much during the day. The blanket scarf can easily be stuffed into my handbag; whereas a jacket has to be carried.

The dim sum at Sino was so delicious! It had been a few years since my husband and I had gone there to eat. We tend to eat at Maggiano’s, Left Bank, and Veggie Grill at Santana Row because our kids love those restaurants. This was the first time we went to Sino with the kids, and they loved it! My oldest daughter has decided it is her favorite Chinese restaurant! If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, definitely check out Sino at Santana Row in San Jose and try their dim sum, you will love it!

If you have had your eye on a Mansur Gavriel bucket bag, they are available for pre-order right now online here!

Thank you for stopping by!

xoxo

Cathy

Winter on Instagram

 in Bay Area Fashion / Fitness / General Fashion  tagged fitness / fitness tips / instagram / outfits / winter 2016 by

Winter on Instagram has been filled with the holidays, fitting in workouts, and trying to keep warm! If you already follow me on Instagram, you may have already seen these photos, if not, I wanted to give you a little peek into what I have been doing this winter season. If you are on Instagram, please feel free to join me. My handle is @BayAreaFashionista please send me an email or DM, or comment on this post for a follow back. Thank you for your support!

bodypump class set up

Weekend warrior! Since I am so busy with the kids during the week, it is difficult for me to get my workouts in! Every Saturday morning I wake up early and head to the gym. I start my day with a BodyPump class at 8am, and then I stick around for the Advanced Step class at 9am. Both classes are incredible and allow me to burn over 900 calories! If you have never tried BodyPump before, this is the time to check it out! Start off with light weights, and talk to the instructor about form. The class on its’ own burns over 300 calories, and it strengthens the entire body. I highly recommend fitting it in one day per week. Pictured: handbag / shoes

color of 2016 inspiration

Pantone’s color of 2016, Rose Quartz and Serenity, have inspired me this season! Blue is one of my favorite colors, so knowing there are several shades of blue in the top ten colors for spring 2016, and it is one of the colors of 2016, makes me feel like 2016 is my fashion year! My wallet may get a workout! Yikes!

I also happen to love shades of pink; I just don’t wear them nearly as much as blue. So, this photo captures a few pieces I have purchased lately which were inspired by the color palette of 2016. You can see my review of the handbag here, and the Lilac nail polish review here.

The furry backdrop is actually a fabulous jacket I picked up on sale. I plan to wear it next month during New York Fashion Week. It is faux furry fab! I can’t wait to share it with you! Pictured: handbag / nail polish / jacket

shopping at westgate san jose

This photo was taken before Christmas after finishing a little bit of Christmas shopping. My nine-year-old daughter took this picture with my iPhone. She is such a great little photographer!

I have been wearing this faux fur jacket all the time this winter! It is really soft and cozy. I feel like I am wrapped in luxury when I wear it. If you are looking for the perfect faux fur jacket this season, I highly recommend this one. It also comes in Ivory too; tempting! Pictured: jacket / handbag / jeans / blanket scarf / booties / earrings / sunglasses

snake and butterfly hot chocolate

One of my favorite places to warm up is Snake & Butterfly in Campbell. They make their own chocolate! I love their hot chocolate with whipped cream on top, and pairing it with gelato is delicious! It is a fun indulgence 🙂 Pictured: handbag / book

winter outfit view

On Instagram, it is always fun to share your #ootd. I love seeing what people are wearing on a day to day basis. These unstaged photos are a great peek into someone’s personal style. I try to post at least one a week! I wore this outfit to go to the DMV to renew my driver’s license. Pictured: booties (color sold out, also love this pair) / jeans / poncho / handbag / necklace

This is a small snapshot into what I have been posting on Instagram. I post a mixture of #ootd shots, peeks into blog posts, delicious food, inspiration, and more! You can find me at @BayAreaFashionsta

I hope to see you on Instagram!