Yearly Archives: 2023

Gift ideas for her 2023

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holiday gift ideas for her

Holiday gift ideas for her from top left: box of chocolates / Chanel No. 5 / Love tee / silver bracelet / makeup bag / striped sweater / black satchel / silver hoop earrings / zip sweater /

‘Tis the season! This year, why not give the gift of investment jewelry, a cozy sweater, a fun printed tee, classic fragrance, investment handbags, and chocolates! Love!

This is the year to give the gift that keeps on giving; investment pieces. Give her something she will cherish for years and years to come. An investment piece doesn’t have to be expensive either. These classic silver hoops are well under $100 and this cheeky tee is under $50. This striped sweater is under $100 too! Love this!

Also, if you are looking for fabulous investment sweaters, be sure to check out San Francisco designer Margaret O’Leary. You can find her online shop at MargaretOLeary.com.

So, without further ado, here are a few fabulous Christmas gifts and holiday season gifts for her:

Handbag gift ideas:

Beauty gift ideas:

Clothing and jewelry:

Additional gift ideas:

I hope Santa brings me this zip up sweater! Isn’t it cozy looking? Love!

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more holiday gift ideas before the Thanksgiving break!

XOXO

Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: striped sweater / Chanel holiday nail polish / Dior holiday nail polish / printed tee (makes a great holiday gift!) / caramel top handle bag / black shoulder bag / black top handle bag / silver bracelet / black tote / Mary Janes / black boots / large golden hoops /

Can you believe it is already November? Where does the time go! If you have not started holiday shopping, I highly recommend making your list and starting to work on it. I love getting the bulk of holiday shopping done before Thanksgiving.

Wondering what to get your loved ones? I have started posting my holiday gift ideas here on the blog. Be sure to check out my recent handbag gift ideas post and stay tuned for more holiday gift ideas next week!

Here are a few fabulous gifts to check out now before my gift guides post next week:

Investment dressing is still hot! Keep shopping for timeless handbags without obvious logos and classic jewelry. In addition, cozy sweaters, holiday nail polish, Mary jane shoes and classic boots are hotter than hot this season. Love! All of these things are perfect for ourselves, as well as gifts for others this holiday season.

Did you know I started a YouTube channel? Handbag reviews will start posting soon! In the meantime, check out my welcome video, and if you enjoy handbag review videos, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on my first video!

Shop the BAF Weekly IT List online:

What are you wishing for this holiday season?

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

XOXO
Cathy

Holiday capsule wardrobe 2023

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Holiday capsule wardrobe from top left: black pencil skirt / green blouse / silver hoops / Chanel nail polish / Dior nail polish / black belt / flare jeans / Chanel handbag (see below for alternatives) / Mary Janes / velvet top / black boots /

The holiday season is upon us. This means it is time to put together a few holiday outfits for Christmas parties, holiday parties, and a general festive feeling. Love that!

This holiday season, I am keeping my looks low key and using classic pieces combined with seasonal fabrics and colors to create a seasonal look. A black pencil skirt is classic and always chic. It can easily be paired with a holiday green blouse or party-ready velvet top.

For more casual occasions, jeans go with everything! Ha! This green blouse and velvet top go perfectly with jeans and can be dressed up with a classic and dressy handbag. I plan to wear the boots with my jeans, and the Mary Janes with my pencil skirt.

When it comes to jewelry, you may have classic and sparkling pieces in your collection. Wear them! If you have office parties, or more low-key celebrations, classic hoops are the answer.

Of course, nails are an easy way to get into the holiday spirit. Both Chanel and Dior have fabulous holiday nail polish collections. I am in love!

Can we talk investment dressing for a minute? As you can see, I have a Chanel bag featured in this holiday capsule wardrobe. This is a classic handbag I purchased close to twenty years ago. While the price increase over the years may be cost prohibitive for many people, there are plenty of equally classic handbags on the market in a similar style. I highly recommend investing in a dressy black handbag you can pull out for dinner, parties, and more. Here are a few currently on the market which will make fabulous investment handbags you will cherish for decades to come:

Also, let’s talk pencil skirts. This is a classic and chic article of clothing everyone should have in their wardrobes. If you don’t already own one, I highly recommend investing in a black pencil skirt. They never go out of style and can be worn for dinner, parties, and are always office appropriate. You won’t regret owning a black pencil skirt! This one is under $100. Love that!

Shop my holiday capsule wardrobe online:

Enjoy the holiday season and stay tuned for more holiday coverage!

XOXO

Cathy