swoonworthy california fashion.

 Welcome to Wednesday! We're bound for wine country today, so in my absence, I have an extra special treat for you...a little guest post on California fashion from one of my favorite blogs, Brunch at Saks. Annemarie is the brains behind this blockbuster blog--and she is as sweet as they come! I'm so honored to have her guest posting :) Thanks again for taking the time out of your crazy schedule, Annemarie! Enjoy her post! xoxo {av}
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I was so excited when {av} asked me to guest post while she enjoys beautiful California!  I'm Annemarie from Brunch at Saks, and as a lifelong CA resident (specifically calling Los Angeles home for the past 7 years), I've grown accustomed to our state's less refined and more relaxed sense of style. With our barely distinguishable seasons and what seems to be an endless mix of spring/summer temps year-round - especially here in Southern California - lighter pieces mixed with simple accessories have been a mainstay in our wardrobe for years.  So far this season, jersey and chiffon maxi dresses, wedge sandals, and beach-friendly accessories have been filling the racks quickly, so I've rounded up a few beauties that caught my eye:


1.  chiffon maxi by Mikael Aghal 

2.  Leah maxi by French Connection

3. Shyanne maxi by French Connection

4. high-low maxi by TopShop

5. Gypsy 05 maxi by Jordan dress

6. KM wedge by Matt Bernson 

7. Jollen wedge by Dolce Vita 

8. Wynn wedge by Michael KORS 

9. Quigley wedge by Coconuts

10. Brook wedge by Kate Spade

11. straw hat by TopShop

12.  Panama hat by Toast

13. Bay St. metallic by Kate Spade

14. printed scarf by SeedFemme

15. urban bracelet by Kenneth Cole

16. Alizee wristlet by Toast

Thank you, Alison! Enjoy CA :) xoxo
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36 comments:

  1. Bud and LeoMay 18, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Love Annemarie @ Brunch at Saks and this post! I lived in LA for 5 years and you nailed the style and description perfectly! Ahhhh I want to go back! Great picks!

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  2. christinMay 18, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Love Annemarie also! I love maxi dresses and wedges together because then I don't have to have the dress hemmed.

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  3. Dee PaulinoMay 18, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I had a hard time deciding which maxi dress is my favorite, they're all beautiful but #4 & #5 wow-ed me

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  4. m_bMay 18, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    i adore annemarie! what a great post! #4 is especially lovely! :)

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  5. Amazing Fabulous WeddingMay 18, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Have fun in wine country! I am so jealous. Enjoy and can't wait to hear all about it.

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  6. jillian :: cornflake dreams.May 18, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    so many great picks! i love all the maxi dresses! xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

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  7. AlyssaMay 18, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I love the high-low maxi #4. It is beautiful.

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  8. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Love Annemarie's California style- those long flowy dresses are so pretty and always, love a great wedge!

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  9. VirginiaMay 18, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Love everything about this post! I would never pick one of those dresses on my own but after seeing this I want each and every one of them! #10 shoes...TDF! Thanks for posting! Virginia

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  10. ClaraMay 18, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I've been wary of the high-low dress trend but that one is so feminine, and not so "grungy"-looking (for lack of a better word!)

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  11. AmandaMay 18, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    I'm in love with that first maxi dress. If only I could justify buying ANOTHER dress...

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  12. ChristineMay 18, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    such a great guest post!

    xo christine

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  13. STYLE'NMay 18, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    awesome roundup Annemarie. I just got some fabulous MK wedges. They have really great styles for the spring. Next on my list...a maxi dress #3 has caught my eye!

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  14. Tobe | BIAMay 18, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    what perfect pieces to mix+match! love them all, annemarie!

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  15. highheeledlifeMay 18, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    These pieces are perfect!!! xo HHL

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  16. Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid SassMay 18, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Lots to choose from here. Love it all!
    Hope all is well with you, Annemarie.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  17. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    a great round up (as per usual). I would expect nothing less from annemarie

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  18. La Petite OlgaMay 18, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Followed Annemarie over here and I must say it's a great blog!!

    xx Olga
    La Petite Olga

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  19. That Girl in PearlsMay 18, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Love Brunch at Saks! And LOVE that TopShop dress. Too bad it's out of stock... darn!

    Hope you have a wonderful day!
    B.

    That Girl in Pearls

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  20. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I am originally from California but am now living in chilly Colorado! I love this post, it reminds me of home.

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  21. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    LOVE brunch at saks and i LOVE her picks!
    xxoo, ashley {a little dash of ash}

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  22. Brandi May 18, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I'll take one of everything! Love it all! :)

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  23. Sandy at Ooh La Frou FrouMay 18, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Ooh, ooh, ooh ... I think I can feel summer coming on! These CA fashions ... too cute! Love your choices! Lovely post, Annemarie!

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  24. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Love these dresses and shoes!! Have SO MUCH FUN in wine country - I think it might be my favorite place on earth. It holds a special place in my heart since we got married in Calistoga :) I want to go back so bad!!!

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  25. A New England GirlMay 18, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Those dresses are gorgeousssss! I especially love 1-3... although I'm not sure I could pull off a maxi. I'm not really a dress kinda girl, but I seriously need to try -- these are all so much fun, and so cute!

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  26. JenMay 18, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Great guest post! So glad you did it, because now I've found another great blog to read! Love the look of a maxi dress, but my 5' 1" height always stops me from wearing one!

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  27. A Crimson KissMay 18, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    What a divine round up of California fashion-I'm dying over all those perfect wedges!

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  28. Lauren CaldwellMay 18, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    wowzer. loving ALL of this!
    xo:: Lauren @ tickled.

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  29. CarrollMay 18, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    It's official: MUST buy wedges!! Love these!

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  30. whitneyMay 18, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    thank you for all the vacation outfits!!

    i have been obsessed with wedges recently. must be the spring in the air!!

    and...thanks for my package! a post dedicated to it on cheeriosandbeer.blogspot.com

    xo,whit

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  31. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    5,9,14 are my loves! love this post!

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  32. KarenaMay 19, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Annemarie, I love each and every outfit!! One of each ensemble please!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

    Come and enter my New Giveaway from Serena & Lily! You will love it!

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  33. UnknownMay 19, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    I LOVE every item that you posted. One of each please. Enjoy the wine country! Save travels, have fun.

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  34. KellyMay 19, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Love 4, 7, 12, 13, and 14!

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  35. AprilMay 19, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    These are beautiful! Great picks! :)

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  36. SarahMay 20, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    LOVE those maxi dresses...every single one of them!

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