Summer 2026 outfit ideas for a Broadway show

Outfit one: gold hoop earrings / navy dress / belted tote / high heels / Outfit two: gold hoop earrings / black handbag / brown dress / black boots /

One of my favorite movies is coming alive on stage this summer at Broadway San Jose! “The Sound of Music” is one of the greatest movies of all time, and the Broadway stage version will be right here in San Jose July 21-26 at the San Jose Center for Performing Arts. Love this!

I also love that fact that Broadway San Jose is giving Bay Area Fashionista readers a fabulous special deal! You can save 25% off a 4-pack of tickets* to The Sound of Music at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts! This amazing offer is valid for Tuesday – Thursday performances only. CLICK UNLOCK before selecting your seats and enter the code: CPA84B to access the offer.

*Valid for Tuesday – Thursday performances on select seats only, while supplies last. Offer is processed as 25% off from base price of each ticket when 4 or more seats are selected. ALL SALES FINAL. No exchanges or refunds. Dates, times, prices, and cast subject to change without notice. Offer available while supplies last. Ticketmaster fees apply. ALL SALES FINAL. No exchanges or refunds.

You can find tickets online at BroadwaySanJose.com.  Don’t miss out! This show is going to be amazing!

Also, I have a couple outfit ideas for the show! Outfit one is perfect if you will be coming from the office to the show. Outfit two is a fun little look for weekend shows.

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I am so excited to see “The Sound of Music” come alive on stage! I hope you are too! Don’t forget to get your tickets asap!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*I was given tickets to the show from Broadway San Jose in exchange for this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own, the tickets did not change or influence my opinion.

Pink nail polish for summer 2026

Pink nail polish for summer 2026 from top left: base color, sparkling top coat / sheer cream pink / metallic pink / sparkling sheer pink /

Pink nail polish is hot hot hot for summer 2026! While oceanic hues started off the warm weather season, pink has started to take over as the office-appropriate hue and more low-key shade. So while you can still rock your oceanic nail polish, pink is the hot alternative for a more understated and conservative vibe.

Any type of pink nail polish works for the summer of 2026. You can go with a heavy cream polish, a sheer cream, a sparkling sheer coat, or my favorite-the metallic pink. The shade of pink is up to you too. You can choose a light, baby pink or go towards the middle; the type of pink you already own or want to buy, it’s up to you! Although, dark pinks aren’t being shown, you can go a little bit wild with a shocking pink or fuchsia hue.

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So pick and pink, and enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for more summer coverage!

XOXO

Cathy

BAF Weekly List

summer 2026 trending beauty clothing handbags shoes

BAF Weekly List from top left: neutral knit top / lipstick / Hermes summer nail polish / Chanel summer nail polish / Dior summer nail polish / print dress / perfume sampler / caramel top handle bag / suede pumps / canvas tote / black boots / belted tote /

The BAF Weekly List is here! In case you didn’t notice, I dropped the “IT” since the IT era is currently over, and we are moving into an era of investment dressing, quality over brand names, and personal style. We are steering clear of matching everyone in the room, and we are making our understated, personal style statement. Love this!

I have always been into investment dressing, but I did get caught up in the IT era. I was mixing IT items with my timeless style which made my personal style a little hard to keep up with. Thankfully, the pendulum has swung back, and I am grounding myself to stick to my true style mantra; invest in something you can wear forever, or until it wears out and breaks. haha

What are your thoughts on the end of the IT era? You can read my post about it here.

As we move through the summer season, and towards fall, continue to invest in logo-free handbags, quality and style over brand name, and pieces you truly love. Play with prints, pops of colors, and styles you love. I am currently in my boot era. When the Nordstrom sale hits later this month, I will be all over the boot section! haha That being said, stay tuned for my report of what looks good at the sale.

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What styles are you loving right now? Do you feel free now that the IT era is over?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy