Monthly Archives: October 2022

National Handbag Day 2022

October 10, 2022 in General Fashion / Handbags tagged fall 2022 / national handbag day by Bay Area Fashionista

Happy National Handbag Day 2022! Today is a fabulous day for all of us. If you are here, I am sure it is because you share my love for handbags! Yay!

Today, we can celebrate our love for handbags by wearing any handbag from our collections which moves us. In fact, feel free to change your handbag during the day! Why not wear one in the morning, a different handbag during the day, and switch to another bag for the evening! Love that!

If you are looking for some fall handbag inspiration, check out my fall handbag capsule here. Wondering about fall handbag trends? Look for hobo bags, small or mini bags, invest in a green bag, classic flap shoulder bags, and wear your cross-body bags on your shoulder, not cross body. Think 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s inspiration.

Here are the handbags on my current rotation:

Which handbags are you currently loving this fall season?

Happy National Handbag Day 2022!

XOXO
Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

October 7, 2022 in General Fashion tagged baf weekly it list / fall 2022 by Bay Area Fashionista

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: large hoop earrings (under $100) / makeup bag (coupon code Cathy10 ) / chocolate brown chain pouch / black hobo bag / ivory hobo bag / G buckle belt / caramel hobo bag / suede western style boots / fall nail polish / dark wash wide leg jeans (under $100, avl in short, reg., and tall) /

Can you believe it is already October? Where is the time going? The weather is starting to cool down, and we are all stocking up on fall clothing and accessories. Hobo bags are proving to be the IT handbag silhouette of the season! If you have not invested in at least one hobo bag yet, what are you waiting for?

There are so many fabulous hobo bags on the market this season. It also looks like they will continue into 2023 as we saw many hobos on the spring 2023 runways. Love that! I recommend investing in a good neutral hue you can wear every day and in any season. I love black, ivory, and caramel. These hues transcend season. Love!

Western style boots are huge this fall season, and this comfy suede pair won’t break the bank. I can walk for miles in them; even with my hip and foot injuries! Love!

If you are in a warmer climate, and not ready to shop for cool weather clothing, the easiest way to update your wardrobe is with a handbag or fall nail polish. The darker fall nail polish hues are starting to fly off of store shelves, such as this dark red featured above.

Looking towards holiday travel? Or maybe you just need a way to store makeup? This makeup bag, which is under $100, is fabulous. You can read my full review here.

Shop the BAF Weekly IT List online:

What are you loving for the fall season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Villa Montalvo hiking trails

October 5, 2022 in Fitness tagged fitness / hiking / lifestyle / outdoor fitness by Bay Area Fashionista

The Villa Montalvo hiking trails are some of the prettiest trails in Saratoga, California. If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, you may already be familiar with Villa Montalvo in Saratoga. It is an historic mansion which is currently used as an event venue, artist retreat, children’s activities, and for outdoor activities.

Sometimes you don’t want to go on an aggressive hike. There are days when a one or two-hour hike is just perfect. The hiking trails at Villa Montalvo are for those days. There are several connecting trails which you can make into a half-hour hike, or a three-hour hike. It all depends on how long you feel like staying out. It is easy to adjust and find a linking trail which takes you back to the Villa or the parking lot in a few minutes when you get tired.

We hiked at Villa Montalvo with my daughter’s girl scout troop, and since we had some younger girls with us, we lasted roughly two hours. This was perfect because the girls had fun, but it wasn’t overly strenuous. There is definitely some elevation on the trails, so even if you hike for a short time, you will still enjoy beautiful views of Silicon Valley and get a great outdoor workout. Love that!

In addition to hiking, the artists in residence have added some beauty to the natural trails. There are inspirational quotes along the trail as well as occasional artwork. It is very pretty and unique.

The hiking trails at Villa Montalvo can get busy since it is a favorite hiking spot for locals and families. If you plan to go, I recommend arriving early in the morning, before 10am. The trails close at 5pm, so plan ahead.

What I wore hiking on a fall day:

Have you hiked at Villa Montalvo before? What did you think?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

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