Monthly Archives: May 2021

Best summer sunscreen 2021

May 18, 2021 in Beauty / Hair Care tagged skin care / summer 2021 / sun protection by Bay Area Fashionista

Best summer sunscreen from top left: scalp and hair protection / lip sunscreen / tinted lip sunscreen / Chanel face and neck sunscreen / Colleen Rothschild face and neck sunscreen / Lancome face and neck sunscreen / spray on sunscreen for body / body stick sunscreen for adults / body stick sunscreen for kids and babies /

The summer season is starting; despite the fact that summer hasn’t officially started. The temperatures are rising, and beach traffic on the weekends is here. This means we are spending more time in the sun; and we need to protect our skin!

I am always picky about my sunscreen because I don’t want to look like a ghost, yet I want to make sure the sunscreen is actually protecting me from the various types of UV rays. In addition, different parts of our bodies need different formulas to thoroughly protect our skin. That’s why it is important to have specialized sunscreen for scalp/hair, lips, face, and body.

My family has tested several different brands and types of sunscreen. We love spending time outside in the summer hiking, swimming, camping, and going to the beach. This means we always need to ensure our skin is protected. Since we have tried so many different brands and types of sunscreen, I am sharing my favorites for my family with you!

The sunscreens I have mentioned and linked to in this post are the ones we all use and love. Two of my kids have sensitive skin, and these sunscreens don’t dry out, or irritate, their skin. They are gentle and safe to use. Love that! I hope you love them too!

Shop my favorite summer sunscreen online:

What are your favorite sunscreens?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Back to life and friends

May 17, 2021 in General Fashion tagged casual style / denim / outfits / spring 2021 / summer 2021 by Bay Area Fashionista

Wearing: sunglasses / summer lipstick / I forgot to wear earrings! / stripe puff sleeve top (under $50) / summer nail polish / straw tote bag (under $500) / wide leg jeans / black belt with snake buckle / grey espadrilles /

I am so excited the economy is opening back up! Last week, I was able to meet up with my friend Dawn from Fashion Should be Fun for the first time since everything shut down last year. It was so emotional and amazing to see her in person, and to be able to talk non-stop; and talk non-stop we did!

We met up at Santana Row and enjoyed a delicious lunch at Straits. If you are local, and haven’t eaten there yet, what are you waiting for? The food is delicious! It’s an Asian fusion menu with healthy options available. Since I am on a diet, it was really easy to find something healthy and delicious on their menu. I enjoyed the Fuji apple and prawn salad as well as the roti appetizer, which I shared with Dawn.

After lunch, we took a walk around Santana Row and browsed through several shops. It was such a nice day, and we were having so much fun, we walked across the street to Valley Fair!

We took a walk around Valley Fair and window shopped; especially where there were handbags. haha. How fun are these teeny, tiny little handbags at the Jimmy Choo shop! They were literally doll sized. I don’t think a phone could fit inside, just maybe keys and a lipstick? They were so cute! I tried to find them on their website for you, but they aren’t there. If you have a Jimmy Choo boutique where you live, go check them out. They’re so cute and fun!

jimmy choo handbags valley fair san jose

The entire excursion was a little over two hours, then I had to go and pick up my kids from school; another fun thing that has reopened! Yay!

In order to ensure I was comfortable, and ready for a lot of walking, I wore these soft and comfy espadrilles. They are a fabulous go-to shoe for warm days; it was in the mid-80’s. The jeans were comfy too, and of course the tee was perfect for the weather! I really am addicted to these puff sleeves! It might be my favorite trend of the year!

Shop my casual shopping look online:

I am looking forward to June 15 when the state officially reopens! Fingers crossed we end our mask mandate soon too. What have you been up to lately now that things are reopening?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

May 14, 2021 in General Fashion / Shopping tagged baf weekly it list / spring 2021 / summer 2021 by Bay Area Fashionista

Trending for summer from top left: black hobo bag (hot IT bag-hard to find) / puffy slides / puff sleeve top ( avl in several colors and under $50-I own two!) / basket bag (hot IT bag under $500) / yellow puffy slides / pink nail polish / summer nail polish / grey satchel /

It’s starting to heat up! We have had temperatures soaring into the 80’s and 90’s here in the San Francisco Bay Area this past week. The sudden heatwave made me realize how few summer pieces I own! After all, last summer was spent in workout clothing, swimsuits, and pajamas! haha

I have figured out my accessories for the summer season already; as you know that’s my favorite part of fashion. That being said, when it comes to clothing, I picked up several cute tee’s for the summer, but I need skirts and bottoms! Here is a sneak peek at some things I already picked up, and what I am looking at purchasing.

It appears I am not the only one thinking about summer! I am sure temperatures are starting to heat up where you live too! I am sure, like me, you don’t have a lot of going-out-of-the-house clothing from last year; you need to shop too! This past week shoppers have been gravitating towards what’s hot for the upcoming summer season. Shades of light and dark pink nail polish have been trending, as well as IT bags for the summer.

Slides, both flat, and featuring block heels, have also been trending this past week. People have been stocking up on trendy tee’s too! I love this one with understated puff sleeves. It reflects the puff sleeve trend without being 1980’s soap opera, over-the-top. Love that!

If you like to transition from one season to the next like me, these puff sleeve tee’s paired with jeans, summer IT bags, and slides, are ideal to rock the summer trends before temperatures are hot enough for shorts. I love this look right now!

Shop the BAF Weekly IT List online:

What are you looking at for summer right now?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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