Yearly Archives: 2023

BAF Weekly IT List

 in General Fashion  tagged baf weekly it list / summer 2023 by
summer street style

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: blue tee (avl in more colors) / large hoop earrings (under $100) / silver bracelet / Chanel nail polish green, blue / black shoulder bag / green shoulder bag / black belt / candle / espadrilles / basket tote /

The summer is going strong! Everyone is all about beautiful, high-quality handbags and summer essentials such as espadrilles, tees, and outdoor living.

This Citronella candle is both chic and practical. I love that it repels bugs while I am enjoying a meal outside. It also has a sweet scent which makes it a citrus floral. Love that!

These espadrilles are super comfy and have a little bit of a wedge heel. If you have Planter Fasciitis like me, I wear an arch support band with them and I can walk pain-free. Love that! If you have haven’t read it yet, check out my post about relieving Planter Fasciitis pain.

If you are not a Nordstrom cardholder, you might not be aware that the annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is starting next week. You may also hear this sale referred to by its nickname online, which is the NSALE. I will post about it early next week detailing my favorites from the sale. It is a great time to stock up on basics. Save shopping the fall trends for when fall actually hits the stores, this sale is all about workout clothing, pajamas, basics, and essentials. I usually fall for a sweater or two too. haha

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Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for sale information next week!

XOXO
Cathy

Places to eat in Chinatown

 in General Fashion / Travel  tagged family / outfits / restaurants / san francisco / staycation by

wearing: statement earrings / sweater (sold out, similar here) / black handbag / bracelets (local designer) / summer nail polish / black belt / jeans (sold out, also love these) / sneakers /

It is always a fun day in Chinatown with our family. We tend to gravitate towards the same restaurants when we visit, but this time we decided to try a new place, and we are so glad we did!

Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Company

We started our day by visiting the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Company. While an obvious tourist destination, us locals love going there too! They have really yummy chocolate dipped fortune cookies. If you visit the city, be sure to pop in and pick up some cookies!

Far East Cafe

On KTVU Amber Lee filmed a segment where she highlighted her favorite places to go in Chinatown. She mentioned Far East Cafe and how it has been in the city for over one hundred years. How did I not know about this restaurant? So, of course, we had to try it!

Far East Cafe has a large menu and we ordered just enough for the five us to enjoy for lunch. The decor inside the restaurant is traditional and the overall vibe is old school San Francisco. Love that! We will definitely go back in the future!

Another recommendation by Amber Lee was to try the mango cake and mango desserts at AA Bakery. Unfortunately, I forgot to snap pictures, but take my word, it is delicious! We tried mango pudding as well as other breads and pastries which we took home. We will be back there too! The food is delicious and next time we want to pick up a full mango cake. Yum!

Hi Sweetie Tea and Treats

What day is complete without boba? We found the cutest boba place with squishies for sale, and games you can play while enjoying your afternoon boba. Hi Sweetie Tea and Treats was a fun place to pop into for tea and few games. The Creme Brulee boba is my favorite. yum!

Our family also loves the moon cakes at Eastern Bakery. So, we picked up a box to bring home, as well as an order of their sesame balls. Seriously, they have the best sesame balls; and they are huge! I highly recommend enjoying one while they are warm. So yummy!

Locations:

Far East Cafe is located at 631 Grant Ave., San Francisco.

Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory is located at 56 Ross Alley in San Francisco.

AA Bakery is located at 1068 Stockton Street in San Francisco.

Hi Sweetie Tea and Treats is located at 775 Jackson Street in San Francisco.

Eastern Bakery is located at 720 Grant Ave., in San Francisco.

I hope you have a chance to try at least one of these yummy locations!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

July handbag capsule 2023

 in General Fashion / Handbags  tagged handbag capsule by

July handbag capsule from top left: pink tote (old, also love this one) / turquoise tote / green woven handbag / black handbag / medium brown cross body /

Welcome to my revamped handbag capsule wardrobe! Although I have been assembling a seasonal capsule wardrobe on the blog for the past few years, I am finding my handbags change more on a monthly basis versus a seasonal basis. Therefore, it only seems natural to talk about my handbag capsule by the month instead of the season.

July is a month filled with staycation trips, visiting friends, the beach, and the Barbie movie. Yes! The Barbie movie! This brings me to the pink tote featured in the photo above. I pulled this tote out from my closet. It is a classic medium tote, in a sweet pink hue. Happy Barbie summer!

So, if you are excited for the Barbie movie to premiere later in July, then you will want to pull out your pink handbag from the back of your closet and put it into rotation. Don’t own a pink bag? That’s OK, this is a great time to invest in one! Look for a classic design which will transcend trends, that way, when you are in a pink mood, the bag will be easy to pull out of your closet and wear. Love that! Here are a few fabulous pink bags to help you rock the Barbiecore trend and also add a pink investment bag to your collection.

A good tote is also important when it comes to July. This month is filled with summer day trips and warm weather, so a tote is a must to fit extras such as sunscreen and a hat.

In addition to a carry-all, I love smaller, cross body bags to carry my essentials. My classic go-to black, brown, and green bags are in the mix this month. These are the bags I reach for everyday. The exact color depends on my outfit and mood. Loving these three little bags!

So, there it is! My July handbag capsule, which is more current than my seasonal handbag capsules. I hope you like this new format on the blog!

Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to invest in a pink bag!

XOXO
Cathy