Monthly Archives: September 2023

BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: striped sweater / Chanel fall nail polish / Dior fall nail polish / Pendleton sweater / star necklace / large hoop earrings / silver bracelet / black shoulder bag / black boots / caramel hobo bag / black hobo bag / Mary Janes /

I am in love with all the chic hobo bags we are seeing this season! This fabulous black hobo bag is on my wish list, and it is proving to be very popular on the streets. Not only is it hot for fall, but it is also a beautiful investment bag which will last a lifetime. Love that!

Of course, this classic caramel hobo bag is equally chic and also made from strong and sturdy materials, as well as top-notch manufacturing. It is a workhorse which will withstand the test of time. I love mine!

The Mary Jane trend is in full swing, and this pair has the cutest little buttons on the side. Plus, I love how it has two straps instead of the basic one-strap-style many brands are putting out there. In addition, the price is right! Love!

Classic jewelry, boots, and cozy sweaters are always mainstays during the fall season. Love these two sweaters, these boots, and this classic jewelry.

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What are you loving for fall right now?

Oh, by the way, New York Fashion Week is in full swing right now, showcasing the spring 2024 styles. Stay tuned for my wrap up of the week, next week!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Spring 2024 color trends from Pantone and NYFW

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Swatches from Pantone, read press release here.

New York Fashion Week kicked off today, and with it will come new trends to covet, and a whole new color palette to organize our wardrobes around. How fabulous is the Pantone color palette for the spring 2024 season?! I am in LOVE!!!

Designers from New York favored beautiful, traditional spring hues as well as a few lighter versions of colors I consider fall-like. I love how Pantone showed off their swatches this season in an organized row, I feel like I can see the complimentary colors together in the perfect order.

I am always a sucker for shades of blue, green, and yellow. As it turns out, pink has faded away! Unless you consider “Desert Flower” in the pink family, then pink away! To me it is more of a coral, within the orange family, but feel free to discuss.

My favorite colors from the Pantone spring 2024 color palette are Mint, Capri, Pastel Lilac, Chambray Blue and Marlin. Start saving your coin! I have a feeling there will be a lot on my wish list, as well as yours, for the spring 2024 season; and the runways have barely begun! Yikes!

When it comes to neutrals, it looks like shades of grey and beige are trending for spring. The white hue is very bright! Make sure you keep some bleach on hand this spring season to keep those whites bright!

As you start to store your spring/summer apparel and accessories from 2023, you can use this color palette to help you choose what to keep, or what to sell or donate. The Pantone trend report is a great guide to use now as we store our warm weather wardrobes, as well as this upcoming spring season when we start to shop!

If you are a designer, you can purchase physical swatches directly from Pantone at Pantone.com.

You can read all about the new spring 2024 color palette from Pantone for New York Fashion Week online at Pantone.com.

Which colors are your favorite? Do you think one of these colors will become the color of 2024? We will find out the answer to that question in December, so stay tuned!

Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for my New York Fashion Week spring 2024 trend report!

XOXO
Cathy

Mirrored handbags for fall

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Mirrored handbags for fall from top left: mini chain bag / clutch / drawstring bag / heart shaped bag / small shoulder bag /

Mirrored handbags are back! While metallic handbags have been in style for quite some time, highly polished, mirrored bags have come and go. Well, they are currently in go mode!

This fall 2023 season, you will see many styles of highly polished, mostly silver, handbags on store shelves. You can find a mirrored handbag in almost style of bag you can think of except extra-large bags. The mirrored bags we are seeing for fall 2023 are mainly, mini, small and medium in size. While a few large ones exist, the main trend is on the medium or smaller side.

In my personal opinion, mirrored bags are a huge trend, and the only way to make this an investment purchase is to buy a dressy clutch or mini bag which can also be used for formal affairs. Otherwise, mirrored bags for daytime are going to be a one or two season wonder. I think the heart is super cute to use formally as well as any clutch or small, wallet-on-chain sized bag, such as the chain bag shown above.

While this trend is marketed as a daily handbag trend, you have to remember these bags are mirrored. What happens when you touch a mirror? Fingerprints and smudges happen, that’s what! If you go all-in on this trend, be sure to carry a small, soft cloth with you to rub out any smudges which accumulate during the day.

So, what is my take on this trend in handbags for fall? I say, if you want a fun bag and you don’t mind it being good for one or two seasons, go all in! If you are looking more for an investment handbag, but love how the mirrored handbags look, go for a mini bag, clutch or smaller style. This way, when the trend ends, you are left with a handbag you can wear to formal and semi-formal events.

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What do you think of the mirrored handbag trend for fall? Will you be rocking a shiny, silver bag?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy