Fashion - Maison de Cinq

Friday Favorites – Charming Straw Bags for Summer!

Spring and summer fashion is so fun! Breezy tops, flirty sundresses, sandals (with bright pedicures!), cropped jeans, cut-offs, and straw bags. I love a good straw bag! Is there any bag that screams summer more than this one?!

Larger ones are great as totes to the beach or on vacation, but a small or medium sized one makes a great handbag for when the weather heats up. Made from raffia or straw, they are lightweight and can hold a ton. In fact, the straw bag originated in France. Women would take large woven straw bags to the farmer’s markets to load up with fresh fruits and vegetables. Leave it to the French to make even going to the market fashionable! read more

Friday Favorites – The Ease of the Summer Sundress

Is there anything easier than wearing a summer sundress?! Nothing compares to a one-piece outfit for simplicity and comfort. With a sundress you can slip it on, add a pair of cute sandals, maybe a bracelet or two, and you’re done!

I’m particularly fond of white dresses for summer, in fact, I love them so much I’ve written about them twice! However, easy, flowy dresses in colorful hues or floral prints also scream summer. read more

Friday Favorites – Gingham Trend and How to Wear It

Awhile back I shared how I had fallen in love with gingham. And now this spring, I’m seeing it talked about as a returning trend. And can I say, I could not be happier! It’s so crisp and fresh looking, and it really screams spring to me. What’s fresher than white jeans and a gingham top? Or a sweet little gingham dress? read more

Friday Favorites – Blazers! And How They Make an Outfit

I’m a blazer lover – I have quite a few and I would say it’s a big part of my definitive style. But I wasn’t always someone who wore them. I think because I don’t work in a traditional office situation, it didn’t really land on my radar. However, once I started buying blazers and wearing them, I couldn’t stop! read more

Friday Favorites – Touch of Red

Today I’m talking about a color that I’ve had a love/hate relationship with for a long time. As many of you know, I had red as an accent color in my family room and kitchen for many years (I only recently got rid of it and talked about changing to blue). But I no longer gravitate to it at all in interiors, at least for now. I think I just had it for too long – it was in my house in one form or another for about 15 years! read more

Friday Favorites – Turtlenecks

Since we’re having a real winter this year (real for Southern California at least!) I definitely have winter fashion on my mind. In fact, I don’t even have enough sweaters to get me through this many cold days since I’ve never needed this many before! However, one thing I do have, and have always loved, is turtlenecks. Most specifically, chunky turtlenecks. They’re casual, cozy, and oh-so-comfy! And they’re not just functional, but versatile, too. They can be worn in a myriad of ways, they work with everything from skirts to jeans, and they’re warm (something I’m definitely looking for these days!) And of course, a leopard bag never hurts an outfit! A cozy, cableknit turtleneck in a cream color is so timeless. A classic black turtleneck paired with jeans is my go-to winter outfit. I love that she made this sweater slightly dressier by pairing it with a leather skirt. Love the pairing of winter white with the black skinnies and loafers. So chic! With a skirt again here. Seriously chic. Black on black. You can’t go wrong. A perfect casual fall or winter combo.

Get the Look!

please note some affiliate links included in this post

Happy Friday! Sheila xo

Get the Look!

*please note some affiliate links included in this post*

please note some affiliate links included in this post