Monthly Archives: October 2022

Holidays 2022 capsule wardrobe

October 31, 2022 in General Fashion tagged capsule wardrobe / clothing capsule / handbag capsule / holidays 2022 / outfits / shoe capsule by Bay Area Fashionista

Holidays 2022 capsule wardrobe from left: champagne sequin shirt / small golden clutch (next size up here) / blue and silver earrings / dark wash wide leg jeans (under $100, avl in short, reg., tall lengths) / golden boots /

Happy Holidays! If you have been following along for awhile now, you might be wondering why my capsule wardrobe post is a little bit different this season. As I look back on the past few holiday capsule wardrobes, I realize that they feature pieces from my fall and winter capsule wardrobes, and really only one look for holiday events. I decided my holiday capsule wardrobe should not be a regurgitation of my fall and winter capsules, rather, it should only feature holiday specific pieces. So, a scaled back and more targeted holiday capsule wardrobe is born.

If you are looking for everyday outfits, please check out my fall capsule. If you are looking for accessories, please check out my fall shoe capsule and my fall handbag capsule. My winter capsule will be coming soon with warmer pieces, so stay tuned!

This holiday season, the events I have lined up are on the casual side. This means my high heels and dresses get to continue to collect dust in my closet. Mmmm, slightly disappointed things are so casual this year, yet slightly relieved I can wear comfortable boots to events. haha, so torn!

This sequin shirt is fabulous for casual holiday events. It is warmer than a dress and can easily be worn open as a jacket over a black top, black tank top or black tube top, or alone as its’ own piece. Of course, you can pair it with any color of top, I just prefer black. I plan to pair it with my dark wash wide leg jeans since they seem like the dressiest of my current denim collection. Paired with my comfy golden boots, and I feel festive and ready to stand at an event. Love that!

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What does your holiday party schedule look like this year? Do you have any dress opportunities, or are events more casual this year?

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for holiday coverage and upcoming gift guides!

XOXO

Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

October 28, 2022 in General Fashion tagged baf weekly it list / fall 2022 / holidays 2022 by Bay Area Fashionista

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: tweed blazer (under $100) / fall nail polish / holiday nail polish / moon shaped bag / chocolate brown chain pouch / green woven bag / lug sole boot (water resistant) / western style boot / foundation powder / wide leg jeans (under $100, avl in short, regular, tall lengths) /

Blazers, jeans, dark nails, sparkling nails, small handbags, and hobos are hotter than hot right now as we move from the fall season into the holiday season. I am loving what is trending right now!

These classic Chelsea boots are a closet staple. If you did not buy them last year, or the year before, what are you waiting for? They are reasonably priced plus water resistant. The lug sole helps keep you from slipping in snow or ice. Love that! Plus, they are comfy. I really love my pair!

Apparently skinny jeans are over; for now. This season is all about wide leg jeans, classic cuts, and flare jeans. I love this wide leg pair since they are available in multiple lengths. It is pure heaven to be able to find short length jeans and not need to shorten them. Love! Plus, they are under $100. Another reason to love them!

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What are you loving right now as move into the holiday season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Flare jeans and a tie blouse

October 26, 2022 in General Fashion tagged casual style / denim / fall 2022 / outfits by Bay Area Fashionista

Wearing: purple and gold earrings / sunglasses / tie front blouse / G buckle belt / black shoulder bag / holiday nail polish / black flare jeans (under $100, avl in short, reg., tall) / golden boots /

Flare jeans are back! This is a trend I have always loved but have always struggled to wear. When I have purchased flare jeans in the past, I have had no choice but to bring them into a seamstress to be shortened. If you are short like me, or petite, then you know the struggle! Flare jeans are not easy to shorten. You lose a lot of the actual flare when the hems are cut, resulting in a less dramatic flare and loss of the intended silhouette. So, when I found these flare jeans in short length, I was thrilled!

The length on these flare jeans is perfect, resulting in the exact silhouette I was going for. This 1970s vibe is everything! I paired my flare jeans with a tie front blouse, which was a huge trend in office attire for women in the late 1970s, and again in the 1980s. Since then, the trend has come in and out of fashion, in varying incantations. I love wearing a tie front blouse with flare jeans, or a midi-skirt for the full, original look. Isn’t the print on this tie front blouse fun! Love!

I wore this outfit the other day for lunch at The Yard House and strolling through Santana Row. The blouse did not wrinkle, and the jeans felt really comfortable. Plus, I was able to walk without pain! I think my foot is getting close to be fully healed. Love that!

If you happen to be tall, and struggle with finding flare jeans which are long enough, you’re in luck! These jeans are also available in tall lengths! I love that they are priced under $100 too, it makes them a guilt-free purchase. Love!

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Are you rocking the flare jeans trend right now?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

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