fashion inspired by autumn in paris

Too soon to think Autumn,  even though it is actually almost around the corner. But in the fashion world, Autumn attire is long planned and introduced. So for that, here is my favorite ensemble, inspired by the beautiful colors of fall time in Paris.

Autumn in Paris by rawsilkandsaffron featuring a black pencil skirt

Splendid top
net-a-porter.com

Miss Selfridge leather biker jacket
missselfridge.com

Moschino Cheap Chic black pencil skirt
$265 - coggles.com

Yves Saint Laurent leather sandals
barneys.com

Emilio Pucci clutch handbag
stylebop.com

fashion tres chic

I cannot get enough of the color red in fashion, so I am always looking for ways to incorporate the hue in an ensemble.

fashion tres chic by rawsilkandsaffron featuring a red shawl

James Perse ruched top
net-a-porter.com

Giles knee length pencil skirt
avenue32.com

Loriblu red platform pumps
forzieri.com

House of Harlow 1960 black bangle
$155 - the-dressingroom.com

Lanvin tahitian pearl earrings
$270 - net-a-porter.com

Juicy Couture sparkle jewelry
$230 - psyche.co.uk

Givenchy red shawl
forwardforward.com

Carven acetate sunglasses
net-a-porter.com

Yves Saint Laurent lip stick
yslbeautyus.com

c’est un rouge – the color of red

Back in the 90′s I wore red lipstick and red nail polish, but since Sex In The City aired on television, we, I mean women over 40 have evolved along with the cast in choosing lighter shades of pink and nude to “cover up our age”

Lately however, I envy the red, which is back in fashion (perhaps silently  it never left)  and wonder if I can still support the look. Any comments from the over 40 crowd?

fashion: winter to spring transition

Since we  have been experiencing Spring like weather here in San Francisco, it has become truly challenging to dress for the weather since at the crack of dawn, when I get ready for work, it’s 32degrees and by lunch time it’s 65degrees and then by the evening it dips back down to the 30s again,  I am at a loss with my business casual attire.

The only saving grace, living in a city like San Francisco, is that most women here have transition clothes for the ever changing weather, which is ok to wear in winter, spring to summer and fall.  So with that said, I have put together some things from my closet which I consider transition clothes from Winter to Spring.

1. Burberry London Knitted Silk Cardigan USD550 (winter)
2. Dolce Gabana Cotton blend shirt USD325 (Staple)
3. Calvin Cline Knit V-Neck Cardigan 675 (spring)
4. Ralph Lauren Collection Corrine Suede boots USD460 (winter)
5. Stella McCartney Alyssa Wool-twill Skirt USD585 (Staple)
6. DKNY leather tote USD325 (Staple)
7. Stella McCartney Faux python slingback USD690 (spring)