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Shoulder Bags for fall 2022

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shoulder bags fall 2022

Shoulder bags fall 2022 from top left: classic black bag (see my review here) (under $500) / caramel and chain strap bag (under $1000) / black square bag / dark brown and gold shoulder bag (under $1000) / floral clasp handbag (under $500) / ivory stamped croc handbag /

The pendulum is swinging back to classic and quiet handbags, and I am here for it! Logomania is tired. This fall is all about timeless quality; a move back towards investment dressing and understated luxury. No matter the price range, a chic box bag is the ultimate shoulder bag to carry this fall season. Love!

Shoulder bags for fall 2022 are structured, not soft. They also tend to be square, or close to being a square. If you see a shoulder bag which is an obvious rectangle, it belongs in the east/west category; which is also a chic silhouette for the fall season.

If you have been following along, you may have seen my review for the DeMellier Vancouver bag. This is my new shoulder bag for fall and I am in love with it! The pebbled leather is soft, yet the bag offers that classic and on trend structure we all crave this fall season. Since I purchased a black bag, I may add another structured shoulder bag from the above collage in another color. I love the ivory bag and maybe something in caramel or light beige.

You might be asking yourself if your Chanel flap or 2.55 will work for the fall season, and if you have one, you the answer is yes! Although the classic Chanel shoulder bags tend to be rectangles, they are structured and classic. You can rock them during the day as well as into the evening. So, stop letting them accumulate dust in your closet and wear them! I have a chocolate brown classic flap I plan to pull out for fall. Maybe my ivory 2.55 too.

Another thing this fall, we are going back to wearing our handbags on our shoulders, not cross body. Of course, if you are running errands or chasing a small child, by all means, wear your bag cross body and free up those hands! If not, it’s time to go back to wearing your bag on your shoulder. That’s what’s hot!

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What is your favorite shoulder bag style this fall season? Do you plan to rock the box bag trend?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

SFO Museum From Pineapple to Pina review

 in Events / General Fashion / Travel  tagged art / sfo museum by
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sfo museum from pineapple to pina exhibit

How beautiful are these textiles?! I am in love! A few weeks ago, I flew in and out of SFO. If you have ever flown in and out of SFO, you may already know that our airport has an amazing museum program where they rotate special exhibits throughout the terminals. I have to admit, I normally walk past the majority of the exhibits when I am at the airport. I tend to focus on getting to my gate, or if I am arriving, I focus on getting to my ride or baggage claim. This last time was different.

Instead of traveling with my entire family, or alone for business, I was only with my now college-age daughter. We arrived early for our red eye flight, so my eyes began to wander as we walked towards our gate. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I spotted the beautiful textiles on display in the SFO Museum “From Pineapple to Pina” exhibit. Wow! This was in an airport? What???

I quickly gravitated towards the exhibit, much to the confusion of my daughter. She wasn’t aware of the SFO Museum since I usually walked right past it. I am so glad we stopped this time! The textiles are absolutely amazing. Can you believe these delicate and intricate fabrics are handmade and woven out of pineapple leaves thread? It really is mind-blowing.

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Next time you take a trip through SFO, arrive a little bit early and give yourself time to enjoy the exhibits throughout the airport. You never know what magical exhibit you might find! You can learn more about the SFO Museum and this exhibit at SFOMuseum.org.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy travels!

XOXO

Cathy

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BAF Weekly IT List

 in General Fashion / Shopping  tagged baf weekly it list / fall 2022 / summer 2022 by
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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: straw tote bag / summer nail polish; sea green, pink / black shoulder bag / green shoulder bag / large golden hoop earrings / black swimsuit coverup / black top handle bag / classic black satchel / green joggers / golden boots / khaki green and white sneakers /

Can you believe we have less than a month of summer vacation left? Where is the time going! If you haven’t hit the beach yet, it’s time to go now! This swimsuit coverup is priced under $50 and is perfect for covering up and going from the beach into a shop or restaurant. It also works well for a pool party or cruise. Love that!

Pieces we can wear summer into fall are hot right now. Items such as these comfy and soft denim joggers or street sneakers are ideal for rocking a fall look now, while it is still summer, and can still be worn throughout the fall season, and early winter. Love!

Handbags are a great way to rock fall trends when the weather is still screaming summer. This fall, top handle bags, bucket bags, shoulder bags, hobo bags, and quiet logos will be hotter than hot. Keep rocking your beautiful bags! If the logo is in more than one place on the handbag, the bag can be stored for another season. Logo mania will return someday!

If you have been eyeing something for fall from the Nordstrom sale, it ends Sunday. Prices will go up to retail. Check out my favorites from the sale for fall here.

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy