Yearly Archives: 2023

BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: green blouse / Chanel nail polish / Dior nail polish / black shoulder bag / black top handle bag / caramel top handle bag / silver bracelet / golden hoops / small black tote / black boots / Mary Janes / pencil skirt /

Classic dressing is the way to go this holiday season. This go-to pencil skirt can be topped with a chic blouse, cozy sweater, tweed blazer, a sequin top, or a fun top for day-into-evening looks. What I love about a good pencil skirt is that it can be worn to the office, then spiced up for dinner. It can also be worn to festive events such as parties, the theater, and more! A black pencil skirt is a closet staple. Love that!

This green blouse is the ideal hue for the season. Not only is green a hot color, it is also festive for the holidays. Love! It looks fabulous with a pencil skirt, jeans, a denim skirt, velvet pants, and more! This blouse is classic and can be paired with almost anything. I’m wearing it in my YouTube welcome video, in case you missed it. Love that!

Holiday shopping is underway! If you are wondering what to get for others this holiday season, or yourself, look no further than an understated handbag, a chic sweater, or classic jewelry. You can also check out my holiday gift guide.

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Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for more holiday coverage!

XOXO

Cathy

Beauty gift ideas 2023

 in Beauty / Fragrance / General Fashion  tagged holiday gift guide 2023 / holiday gift ideas / holidays 2023 by
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Beauty gift ideas from top left: Chanel No. 5 / lipstick gift set / Dior holiday nail polish / Chanel holiday nail polish / L’Occitane gift set / fragrance / body butter / makeup bag / hair tool set /

There is at least one beauty fan on your list, and it could possibly be you! What to get the beauty fan who already has everything? Something from this beauty gift guide!

This holiday season, why not give a fabulous and classic fragrance? Or possibly holiday nail polish! Perhaps she needs a fabulous makeup bag, or travel size skin care. This body butter smells amazing, and it is perfect for daily use, she would love it!

There are so many beauty gift sets too that she will love!

So, without further ado, here are a few fabulous beauty gifts from around the web to wow her with this Christmas and holiday season:

I would love Santa to give me this lipstick gift set, or a fabulous new fragrance! What do you hope to find under the tree?

Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for more holiday gift ideas!

XOXO
Cathy

Margaret O’Leary sweaters

 in General Fashion / Shopping  tagged casual style / eco chic / investment dressing / local shops / margaret oleary / outfits / san francisco / san francisco designers / sweaters by
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pictured: Chelsea Pullover in spice stripe /

Margaret O’Leary is a fabulous local designer with a beautiful boutique on Fillmore in San Francisco. She came to San Francisco in 1989 from Ireland and instantly realized San Francisco had the perfect climate for sweaters! I mean, it is the city where Mark Twain declared “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.”

Margaret O’Leary was on to something! She quickly began knitting, and by 1990 was selling sweaters to local boutiques and was soon picked up by Barney’s. Her company is still independently owned and operated, making it an amazing San Francisco design house. I even had the honor of meeting Margaret O’Leary herself while sweater shopping last week! She was amazing!

If you have not stopped into her shop on Fillmore, what are you waiting for? The boutique is filled with beautiful sweaters ethically made as well as party attire, scarves, and ethically sourced handbags and shoes. Love!

I instantly fell in love with this Chelsea sweater in spice stripe. I have also added to my wish list this grey and white version called “marble” and pictured below.

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pictured: Chelsea pullover in marble /

Isn’t it fabulous? I am in love! There were more sweaters to fall in love in with as well. I loved the beautiful hues in blue, green, and purple. There is a lot to love at Margaret O’Leary! If you are local, definitely pop into her shop! You can find her boutique locations online at MargaretOLeary.com and you can also shop her beautiful collection online too! Love that!

So, I ended up taking home this beautiful Chelsea pullover in spice stripe. Isn’t it fabulous? It will look amazing with jeans and casual skirts, as well as casual pants. Love!

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Try-on: Chelsea pullover in spice stripe (This is what I took home) / tweed jacket in background / holiday nail polish / jeans / hoops /

Of course, I did shop around with my mom! She took home a sweater too! I can’t believe I didn’t snap a photo of her in it! Stay tuned, next time I see her I will snap a photo of her wearing it and share it with you. She bought the sweater pictured below in spice. It is named the Molly pullover. You can find it online here. Apologies for the grainy photo of us, I used my iPhone instead of my camera.

Margaret O’Leary’s designs are all investment pieces, so when you invest in one, you know it will be part of your wardrobe for years and years. Love! Timeless style is where it’s at! Her sweaters will also make fabulous gifts this holiday season, so be sure to check out one of her boutiques or her online shop. Love it!

You can learn more at MargaretOLeary.com.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*I was gifted a sweater by Margaret O’Leary, all thoughts and opinions are my own. My mom loved the collection so much, she purchased a sweater.

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