Trina Turk 2012 Summer Collection at Banana Republic

(photos from glamour )

I am beyond thrilled that Banana Republic teamed up with Trina Turk to create the 2012 Summer Collection that will be released on June 7th!!! I know for a fact her pieces are going to be sold out FAST! Her collection at Banana is very accessible ($40- $150 range) I cannot wait to attend the launch party with her there!!!

xoxo

RIO

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See me in Seattle

 We walked everywhere in Seattle!!! I love the random little man on the wall with the street light in his hand.

 Space Needle

 Day and Night on Space Needle

 My hat almost flew off and my hands were frozen SUPER COLD weather!!!

 I feasted like a queen. If I was there any longer I would have came back as a little chunksters.

 Pike Place Market

The original Starbucks...went in there twice, once for a Chai Latte, the other for a Refresh :)

Hello beautiful readers!!! 

Forgive me for not posting last week...I had the opportunity to go to Seattle, Washington for a journalism convention for four days, and the time I did have for posting went all to exploring Seattle.  So for not keeping you up to date, expect a post every other day for this week :) More about my trip...Seattle is such an amazing city and I cannot wait to go back!!! I would love to move their at some point of my life, not long term though, I'm to much of a California girl :)  The shopping, the food (OMGGGGG), the sites...dare I say it...I think it's better then San Francisco....but in different ways (it's cleaner too) Describing Seattle in this post will not do it any justice...you need to experience Seattle in order to get what I am talking about. But anyways...I wish I had a handful of fashion photos from Seattle to show you, but it was FREEZING up there, and quite frankly, I chose comfort over style.  I am extremely surpised and oh so proud to say that I did not go on a shopping spree out there.  Partly because I packed small and didn't want to buy another suitcase and also because I went on a shopping spree prior to my departure for California (Watch out for the haul post) But like I said, Seattle is quite an experience and I can't wait to make another trip up there soon....I hope you enjoy a few of my photos and expect a haul post, shots for Bay Area Fashion, and a beauty review this week!!!

xoxo

RIO

Thrifty Bay Area Fashion

Outfit of the day -- 2-11-12

Thrifted peach silk top -- Ann Taylor

Thrifted shoes -- We Who See

  Thrifted brown suede button up -- Chico

Thrifted tan brown blazer -- unknown brand

 Thrifted black and white shirt -- unknown brand

Black leather boots -- Aldo

Hello everyone!!! Here is something that is related to fashion and the Bay Area that I wanted to share.  Friday my friend showed me this amazing thrift store in San Carlos. Aside from the Aldo boots, I found amazing pieces for everyday wear. You can get more information on the thrift store here Thrift Store

Posts to look out for --

**Bay Area designers - Designers that stand out and that are only located within the Bay.

**Thrift and family owned clothing stores - Shops that offer one of a kind styles or custom pieces

Hope everyone is having a beautiful day!

xoxo

RIO

Casual Guy Bay Area Fashion

Photograph taken in Vallejo

Look #4 -- Patrick -- Union City, California

Hello everyone!!!  I'm back in San Jose for the weekend and I am on the search to find a couple of S.J. strangers with unique taste to take snapshots of.  Last week before I headed off to Vallejo, I ended up taking some snap shots of my friend Patrick because I was obsessed with his customized sweatshirt made by Tomoko.  He complimented his sweatshirt by wearing khaki H&M pants and his new pair of lace up Toms.

Get a similar look:

Khaki Pants: Dockers -- Shoes: Toms -- Sweatshirt: Zumiez

xoxo

RIO

Blog Birthday Casual and Tights -- Bay Area Fashion

Here is the outfit that I chose to wear while going around the Bay Area in search to find unique styles and bold pieces. I later layered myself with a moss colored military style jacket and a white Steve Madden knit scarf.

Brands I'm wearing -- Hat: Forever21 -- Shirt: Billabong -- Skirt: Forever21 -- Tights: Forever21 -- Denim Shirt: Thrift -- Boot: Hot Topic

Lately I've been living in tight :)

Look #3

Emily -- San Francisco, California

Sorry that I haven't blogged in a week!!! I have been traveling all over the Bay Area such as Berkeley, San Francisco, Vallejo and San Jose and saw so many beautiful outfits along the way.  Sadly, I was traveling mostly at night and didn't get good quality photos. But here is a cute, casual look that is perfect for school or running errands. The oversized turtleneck was from Nordstroms, the bold, colorful skirt was from Forever2,1 and her shoes, which was her first time wearing, were given to her from a friend.

Get a similar look:

Skirt: Forever21 -- Oversized turtleneck sweater : Revolveclothing -- 

Combat boots: Steve Madden at HEELS

Side note -- It was my one year birthday on 1-28-2012!!! YAY!!! 

xoxo

RIO

Introducing Bay Area Fashion

Look #1 -- Patrick -- Union City, California --

Hollister, Creative Recreation & shirt made by Patrick

Look #2 -- Natalie -- Belmont, California --

When you hear of the Bay Area, do you ever think of fashion? 

The Bay Area is a fast, growing melting pot filled with diversity, culture and creativity.  No matter what city I am in (in the Bay Area), I find inspiration.  Through that inspiration,  I was compelled to create a three month focus specifically on Bay Area Fashion.  During the next couple months, I plan on exploring different cities, photographing brilliantly dressed strangers and familiar faces and displaying their attire to inspire.  It is the individuals choice on whether to name the brands that he or she is wearing and explain their style and inspiration.  If the brand name is not mentioned underneath the photograph, I will put a link located towards the end of every blog on where you can purchase a similar item that is affordable.  Feel free to leave any questions, comments or ideas!!!

Get the similar look by shopping at:


(**- brand that is photographed)

Look #1. **Shoes: Creative Recreation -- **Jeans: Hollister -- 

Look #2 Shoes: Debenhams  -- Cords: Net-A-Porter  -- Blouse: Forever21 Patch Pocket Shirt -- Bag: Dorothy Perkins

xoxo

RIO