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BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: pink earrings / boxy handbag / Dior spring nail polish / Chanel spring nail polish / chocolate brown nail polish / lucky red nail polish / black handbag / suede and leather bucket bag / hand cream / black belted bag / wide leg jeans /

Spring nail polish, belted tote bags, and the anonymous handbag in general are hot right now! They will remain hot throughout the new year and into next year. Love that!

In addition, wide leg jeans are still important as we move into the spring season. This pair happens to be on major sale for under $100. They are available in petite, plus, tall, and regular sizes. I really love my pair. They are so comfortable, and they wash really well. I love a high-quality pair of jeans!

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Also, watch for shades of light pink as we move into spring! It is starting to prove to be the hot color behind shades of Mocha for 2025. Love that!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy


ON Cloud 5 sneakers review

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pictured: ON Cloud 5 sneakers /

So, if you have been looking at people’s feet at the gym and on the streets lately, you may have noticed these sneakers are everywhere! I asked a few of my fellow gym goers how they like their ON sneakers and they all had the same response; “I love them!”

The type of feedback I have been getting from people is that ON sneakers are supportive and comfortable for both fitness activities and walking. OK, I’m sold!

Since I didn’t really need a new pair of gym sneakers, I decided to snap up a pair I can wear for street wear. I chose the ON Cloud 5 in a light, neutral hue. I could tell they would be great in the gym, but I really needed a new pair of street sneakers, so that is how I wear them.

The insole is removeable, so while they are comfortable on their own, I switched out the insole with the orthotics my doctor gave me to treat my planter fasciitis. They fit perfectly and offer the right amount of comfort for a lot of walking.

I recently wore these sneakers to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and also the Computer History Museum. Both activities required being on my feet for several hours and walking around. I was perfectly comfortable and able to complete the entire day both times. Love these sneakers!

While the sole isn’t as squishy as the Hoka sneakers, ON offers ample support and comfort for both walking and gym/fitness activities. Love that!

As for style points, the ON Cloud 5 sneakers come with both shoelaces and stretchy laces which can be used to make the shoes slip-ons. I decided to go with the stretchy laces so I can slip in and out of the shoes without needing to tie laces. This will come in handy for air travel when we go through TSA and need to take off our shoes.

I rate ON Cloud 5 sneakers ten out of ten. Love!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Pink and red for Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day gifts from top left: pink suede handbag / red nail polish / pink nail polish / pink lipstick / red convertible hobo bag / heart earrings / pink earrings / red slouchy bucket bag / heart ring set / heart handbag / heart sneakers / red mini bag /

Normally I would create a Valentine’s Day gift guide, but this year, I was more in the mood to share pink and red for Valentine’s Day. After all, why not give the gift of love to ourselves? Love this!

Since red is a lucky color for the Lunar New Year, as well as a classic hue, it is always a fabulous color to invest in! Also, let’s talk about light pink. It’s back. In fact, light pink might be more popular than mocha in 2025. Yup! That’s right! Invest in pink now!

So, while we all hope someone we love buys us the things in this post, we can also invest in pink and red for Valentine’s Day, spring, and the entire year, for ourselves! Love that! Love us! Love! It’s all about love.

That being said, without further ado, here are a few fabulous pink and red gifts for Valentine’s Day which will also be perfect investments for 2025.

Have a fabulous Valentine’s Day filled with love!

XOXO

Cathy