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Spring Trends We Love: Turbans, Embellished Wedges, and Feel-Good Footwear

 

As the sun shines brighter and brighter, I can’t help but think about all the wonderful trends that spring 2011 has in store. Though some trends from seasons past aren’t going anywhere, (bangles, linen scarves, bib necklaces, etc.) this season has a lot of unique, brand spanking new, fashion ideas to boast about. Here are our three favorite spring trends to stimulate the senses of a brand new season:

Turbans: The urban girls are reaching for the turbans this spring as their most trendy form of head wear to have. For the most fool-proof pick try the Eugenia Kim Lula Turban in Black.

Embellished Wedges: The hippie-influence is still going strong with wedges of all shapes and sizes but embellished wedges, like Cynthia Vincents “Jorah” Embroidered Wood Wedge, acquire a few steps ahead of the rest thanks to its exotic design and global charm.

Feel-Good Footwear: Footwear that does good and feels good is becoming more and more in demand with the mainstream. The popular TOMS Shoes gets a lot more fashionable with the Leopard Espadrille Wedge at Neiman Marcus.

- Mira Torres

Free tickets to Appel & Frank Shopping event!

by Carlina Harris

Calling all shopaholics- Appel & Frank's legendary girl's night out shopping party is back in San Francisco, and I have got free tickets for you! 10 bucks normally getyou a free glass of wine, a fully loaded goodie bag, beauty services and major discounts on local designs- but you can have it all for free! The event is located at the historic Regency Center this Thursday from 5-9pm, plenty of time to get your pamper on! First five people who email me by Wednesday March 30th will each get a set of tickets to the event! Shoot me an email at [email protected]. Happy shopping!

Didn't win the free tickets or prefer to buy your own? Score extra discounted priced tickets at $8 (instead of $10) with code APPELANDFRANK20!

 

Pliner Spring Soiree

by Carlina Harris

This Thursday head to Santana Row in San Jose on your lunch break or after work to do some spring retail therapy! The Donald J Pliner boutique- a luxe shoe house is hosting a Spring Soiree March 24th from noon until 5pm, where guests will be imbibing in cocktails, tasty nibbles, and cake.  Even acrobats will be on hand to entertain shoppers while they are perusing the new spring collection, where 10% of all proceeds from the day benefit Peace for the Children's Foundation- the Pilner's charity.

So head on over- because giving back is always in style.

 

Fur Trend- Dolls Kill

by Carlina Harris

Fox tails have been cropping up on the like of celebs, fashion bloggers, and the eccentric for many years now, but with the recent reemergence of fur at recent fashion weeks- think Gucci's wildly deep hued fur stoles- one can only wonder, is it time to get a foxtail? At least that's what is going back and forth in my head. I recently came across Dolls Kill, and became obsessed smitten with their on trend bushy tailed clip-on's- 100% real by the way.

 
 
 

I have been dreaming about clipping the middle burgundy colored fox tail to many a handbag, clutch, chain linked crossbody, and totes of all sizes- alas my dream turned into nightmare when I realized said burgundy tail would not be mine.  Due to such popular demand, the tail of my dreams was sold out!! Never fear I am still on the hunt for my perfect tail, there are a ton of other great colors. I probably will keep my options open, if not just for the amazing 20% off discount code (SPRINGTAILS). I may just check out my local thrift shop, goodies like this vintage trend can be lurking around any corner.

 
 

Shearling for Spring

by Carlina Harris

With March finally here, thoughts of sunnier days ahead of us seem within reach. That is until Mother Nature decided to grace California with unpredictable weather including but not limited to: rain, freezing cold bursts, and the occasional sunny day- what gives lady? I’m not sure what pouting is going to get me, but I do think I have a solution- and pretty fashionable one at that! Hello Shearling!

Shearling has been at the fashion forefront as of late last year, when darling designer Christopher Bailey sent his Burberry models cascading down the runway in Amelia Earhart-esque shearling aviator jackets! I’m not one to snub my nose at greatness- but who realistically can afford a $3000 jacket? One can only hope- for now (until Bachelor Brad comes knocking on my door for a proposal and bearing gifts of um Burberry jackets?) to still achieve this stature of cool with many more affordable and equally fierce options!  

My favorites from the bunch include the ever popular- Nastygal- picks. The Shearling Drape Jacket in camel makes my heart swoon, and at only $68, my finger is on the trigger to purchase this baby! Another luxe option is the longer version of the UHIF Chelsea Shearling coat in a tamer cream shade ($178).  Throw on a pair of cat-eye shades, whip up your ‘slept in’ hair and call it day- cuz you look hot lady!

    

                                                                

                                                           

                                                     
 

top to bottom: Nasty Gal jacket, Nasty gal coat, image cool girl sporting Helmut Lang, models from S/S 11 Burberry show