BAF Weekly List

BAF Weekly List from top left: short sleeve sweater / Hermes nail polish / Chanel fall nail polish / Dior nail polish / small tote / black tote / lipstick set / gold hoop earrings / city bag / Chanel perfume / satin skirt / black boots (code CATHY10) / black loafers (code CATHY15) / suede high heels (code CATHY10) /

It’s officially fall! Yay! We have also been enjoying foggy mornings and cooler days. Love this! It finally feels like fall, and it is fall!

As we head through fashion month, we are seeing what’s in store for us when the spring season hits early next year. The overall take-aways so far include color mixing, volume, and texture. It seems the move away from minimalism isn’t jumping right into maximalism; instead, it is easing into it. So, what to expect as we invest in the current season? Let’s dive in.

As you continue to invest in your fall wardrobe, think neutrals, timeless style and solid colors. The spring season mixes neutrals with color, as well as color on color; but not loud prints. So, you can continue wearing solids; just mix them up a little bit more. The overall vibe is still free of logos, so continue to shop for quality at a reasonable price as opposed to logos. Plus, higher prices don’t equate to quality as they once did twenty plus years ago. Price now equates to brand name while quality can be found at a fraction of the price.

Spring will also bring us more re-vamps of classic IT bags. The Balenciaga City bag, Fendi Baguette, Proenza Schouler PS1, and more. So, if you own a former IT bag, pull it out from the back of the closet and wear it now! If you missed it the first time around, wait for the new releases as they roll onto store shelves now, and well into the spring season. The city bag is releasing more colors too, a nod to its heyday when collecting colors was hotter than hot. That hobby is making a comeback!

Which brings me to, colorful handbags! The spring season will bring back fun colors on handbags. So, bring out your bright bags from past seasons and start rocking them again. Also, look forward to investing in your favorite color or colors this spring season; just make sure they are logo-free.

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Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more fall coverage!

XOXO

Cathy

San Jose Earthquakes at Levi’s Stadium

wearing: hoop earrings / sunglasses / San Jose Earthquakes tee / clear handbag (old, similar here) / pink nail polish / jeans / black boots /

When the World Cup was hosted here in the United States, I started to get soccer fever. It was fun to watch the games and learn the rules. As a former athlete and sports fan, it was easy for me to add a new sport to my fandom. So, now that the regular soccer season is well underway, I am following the Earthquakes and cheering them on!

Last weekend the San Jose Earthquakes played their game against LA at Levi’s Stadium instead of their usual stadium. As a huge niners fan, it was fun to see a game at Levi’s Stadium which is filled with 49ers logos, pictures, memorabilia, and overall vibes.

My husband landed two tickets in a suite for the game, so I jumped at the chance to go! The suite was filled with paintings and pictures of the 49ers, past and present. It also had a great view of the field, a lot of food, and comfortable seating. Love!

In addition to sushi which looked like mini tacos, we enjoyed French Fries, actual tacos, and pizza. It was fun watching the game, but I wish regular soccer games had the tie breaking kick off that is done in the World Cup. It was a little sad ending the game in a tie. I kinda enjoy the kick-off for tie-breakers in the World Cup. But, that’s ok, it was still really fun seeing a soccer game at Levi’s Satdium!

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Do you follow soccer? Who is your favorite team?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Ally boots review

high heel boots planter fasciitis

pictured: Ally boots ankle boot style c/o Ally shoes, use code CATHY10 to save 10% /

I finally got a pair of Ally ankle boots! If you have been following along, you know I suffer from Planter Fasciitis. Last year, I received a pair of Ally’s high heels and discovered that I too can wear heels without pain. It was groundbreaking! So, I have made a wish list a mile long of shoes from Ally and now I have added one pair from this list. Yes, I want more, but for now, let’s talk about these amazing ankle boots with arch support!

The ankle boots from Ally offer built-in arch support which feels like it was custom made for me. I can walk and stand for hours without pain in these boots. Love that!

The boot style is classic and with a pointed tote, so I know they will last for many years without needing to worry about them looking dated. This makes these boots an investment pair of shoes. You know I love a good investment piece!

Ally makes this ankle boot in two heel sizes, low and high. I got the high ones, but I have my eye on the low ones too, maybe I’ll get them in a different color. The high ones are perfect for the office, and I have also worn them with cropped jeans on the weekend; you know, to show them off.

Here are the shoes I currently own, or am wishing for, from Ally shoes:

If you are not sure about your size, check out the fit finder to find your perfect size. I wear a US 9 and for my Ally shoes I wear a 40.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you love Ally as much as I do!

XOXO

Cathy