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Mother’s Day gift ideas 2022

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mother's day gift ideas 2022

Mother’s Day gift ideas from top left: stackable gemstone bracelets (made by a local Mother!) / fruity floral fragrance / sweet floral / necklace (avl in other colors) (under $100) / structured hobo bag / gold-tone earrings (under $75) / top handle bag / soft hobo bag (under $1000) /

Mother’s Day is coming up! This means you might be looking for some fabulous Mother’s Day gift ideas to help inspire the perfect gift for Mom. This year, I am loving understated jewelry, IT bags, and fresh fragrances.

One of the more special gifts are these beautiful stackable, gemstone bracelets made by a local designer who is also an amazing Mom. Her bracelets are affordable, and they are available in so many pretty gemstones! I love all the colors! She also has pretty mushrooms, and hearts for the gemstone collector. The ideal gift would be three bracelets that mom can stack. Or pick up one bracelet she can add to an existing collection. Love!

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What are you thinking of picking up for Mother’s Day this year?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Classic black blazer and jeans for spring

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spring blazer trend
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Outfit details: golden earrings / turquoise and gold necklace / white tee / black blazer / spring nail polish / gold ring / pink bucket bag / G buckle belt / dark wash skinny jeans / slingback block heels /

Remember black blazers over jeans in the 1990s? It was my go-to look back in the day! This is one 1990s trend I am thrilled to see return to the streets. There is something chic about a blazer and jeans, especially a classic black blazer. Love!

I love pairing a single-breasted blazer with jeans. The one button closure offers a slightly effortless look which double breasted blazers do not offer. Since jeans are inherently casual, the single-breasted look offers a natural overall vibe. Of course, don’t get me wrong, I still love a double-breasted blazer with jeans, I just love a single-breasted blazer with jeans a wee bit more.

This was a great look for enjoying a delicious pasta lunch at Bella Saratoga the other day. Bella Saratoga is a fabulous Italian restaurant in Saratoga, California. It is perfect for a date night, or lunch with the girls.

bella saratoga pasta

I enjoyed the Fettucine Bianco at Bella Saratoga. It is absolutely delicious and my favorite dish on the menu. If you are local, be sure to try Bella Saratoga, it is rally yummy!

Are you loving the current blazer trend this spring 2022 season? Is it something you have been wearing?

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XOXO
Cathy

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Street sneakers spring 2022

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street sneakers spring 2022

Spring 2022 street sneakers from top: Nike sneakers / Gucci platform sneakers / boat shoes /

Spring 2022 street sneakers are here! For the spring 2022 season, street sneakers are back, and this season, they are more individual, special, and downright funky.

Gone are the days of the simple white sneaker, or the understated street sneaker. For the spring 2022 season, we are looking at bright colors, mixed colors, avant-garde designs, platforms, and unique sneakers other people are not wearing. Instead of season-long styles we can think about for a couple of months and then purchase, many sneaker brands, such as Nike and adidas, are releasing limited inventory which sells out within seconds of being released. While this is nothing new in the sneaker world, it has gone mainstream for spring 2022, everyone wants sneakers other people don’t have.

Of course, with scarcity, comes… well, scarcity! If you cannot get your hands on a pair of limited-edition sneakers, you will reach for the next best thing, which is what is on trend. The hottest trends in sneakers for spring 2022 are the platform. If you already invested in the Gucci platforms, you’re golden! If not, the converse platforms are also hot this season. Seriously, they might be the IT sneaker of the season, and they happen to be affordable. Love that!

The black pair featured above, is the current IT sneaker of the season. My daughter is rocking them on an almost-daily basis, in addition to her Nike Dunks, which were of course, limited edition. That’s what’s hot!

I am loving my Gucci platforms and switching things up with the funky Nike’s pictured above. In addition, I love a classic boat shoe with shorts on warmer days. This is a good sneaker wardrobe for the spring season, and also moving into the summer. I recommend investing in one platform shoe, one funky pair which could be limited edition if you can snag a pair of Dunk’s, Air Jordan’s, or Air Force One’s, and also a classic pair of boat shoes or canvas sneakers you can pair with shorts on warmer days.

Shop spring 2022 street sneakers online:

What are your favorite types of street sneakers for the spring season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

nike air force one spring 2022