Yearly Archives: 2023


Handbag gift ideas 2023

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Handbag gifts from top left: beige mini satchel / green shoulder bag / black shoulder bag / black convertible bag (under $300) / caramel top handle bag / black satchel /

‘Tis the season! I know you want to find a handbag under the tree this holiday season! Well, at least I do! haha So, this holiday season, why not give the most fabulous gift of them all? A handbag! Love!

This year, give the gift of an investment handbag she can wear year after year, and eventually pass down to her children. Investment bags are not only hot right now, they are always hot! In addition, they save money in the long run because you don’t have to constantly update your handbag wardrobe, you can reach in your closet and find the perfect bag. She will appreciate receiving a gift that keeps on giving.

In addition to the six investment handbags featured above, here are a few more fabulous handbags to choose from which are investments, anonymous, and downright fabulous.

Handbag gift ideas under $500.

Which handbag are you wishing for this gift-giving season? Here are a few I have my eyes on-just in case someone whopping for me happens to see this, haha:

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

XOXO

Cathy


Striped sweater and jeans

striped sweater and jeans how to style a striped sweater

wearing: silver hoop earrings / striped sweater / caramel top handle bag / holiday nail polish / black jeans / black belt / black boots /

In any given season, I have a go-to outfit. This fall season, my go-to outfit has become this striped sweater and jeans! I love how they look together, and I also love how this handbag contrasts the ensemble.

I have been wearing this outfit often, so I snapped a photo on my last trip to Valley Fair to window shop with my mom and also enjoy some delicious udon. If you are local, have you tried Marugame Udon yet? They have two locations, one in Cupertino and one in Valley Fair.

When Marugame Udon first opened at Valley Fair, the line was really long-I mean REALLY long! I knew I wanted to try the Udon, but the line seemed longer than the one at Ramen Nagi, so I kept going back to the line I knew how to navigate at Ramen Nagi. Thankfully, my mom spotted Marugame Udon and instantly suggested we go there, she was even willing to wait in line! Love!

The line moved really fast. I didn’t realize the restaurant was cafeteria style, where you are given a bowl of base udon on a tray, and you can add to it down the line. So, the line is deceiving! You don’t have to wait for a table, it is a quick line for ordering. I wish I had known that sooner! haha

We ended up eating lunch quickly, and we really enjoyed it! I had the BK Udon and I added a soft-boiled egg, tempura, and a potato vegetable croquet. Yum! I would definitely order the same combo again. My only complaint was my egg was cold, as if it just came out of the refrigerator. Other than that, the food was delicious! Again, YUM!

Shop my striped sweater outfit online:

So, if you are local, I highly recommend Marugame Udon. It is delicious!

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO

Cathy

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New YouTube channel

Something new is here! I have decided to start a YouTube channel to help bring my handbag review articles to life! The channel is just getting started, so please be patient as I work hard to film videos and post them on a regular basis. In the meantime, please enjoy my welcome video and remember to subscribe!

Do you have any requests? Please comment on this video on YouTube and let me know which handbag, or handbags, you would like to see come to life on a video.

Don’t worry, the channel will not interfere with the blog. I will still be posting with continued frequency here at Bay Area Fashionista. Now, there will be two places to enjoy! Love that!

Thank you so much for your support!

You can find my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@BayAreaFashionista.

XOXO

Cathy