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Casual in pink for spring

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / outfits / spring 2022 by
casual spring outfit ideas
spring outfit ideas

Wearing: sunglasses / gold drop earrings / pink top / spring nail polish / G buckle belt / small tote bag (also love this one) / boyfriend jeans / gold ring / platform sneakers /

I am loving all this pretty spring weather! I am also loving the fun colors which are in style this season. This bright pink is so much fun, and there is something happy about too. Love!

This outfit worked perfectly the other day for walking around Santana Row and enjoying lunch at It’s Dumpling Time. If you haven’t tried it yet, be sure to pop in! They have really good seafood gyoza, shu mai, and BBQ pork buns. Also love their sesame tofu. Yum!

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The fun part about puff sleeves and bright hues for spring, is that it’s an easy trend to pair with everyday jeans. A fun top such as this can instantly elevate an everyday look. I love being comfortable and on trend at the same time. I am sure you do too!

Shop my pink top and jeans spring outfit online:

If you have been eyeing this tote bag, stay tuned! It will be back in stock, and I will update you when it returns. In the meantime, there are other versions of this bag-in case you like them more!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

spring outfit ideas

Spring 2022 handbag trends

 in General Fashion / Handbags / Trends  tagged spring 2022 / street style trends by
spring 2022 handbag trends

Spring 2022 handbag trends from top left: small top handle bag / chocolate brown chain pouch / soft hobo bag / structured hobo bag / bucket bag / small square tote /

Spring is here! This means we all need to make sure we have the hottest handbags front and center in our closets. Luckily, a lot of the spring 2022 handbag trends might already be in our closets, and we just need to move them forward. Love that!

There are five hot spring 2022 handbag trends to covet this warm weather season, and hopefully you already own a handbag in at least one category. So, without further ado, here are the five hottest handbag trends for the spring 2022 season.

  1. The Small Square Tote: Small, square totes are hotter than hot this season. They offer a square silhouette, small size, and often will be found with an alternate cross body strap to make day-to-day life easy. You can snap an investment version from Dior, or you can find a more affordable version from Coach. Either way, you will look fabulous.
  2. The Small Top Handle Bag: Thankfully you don’t have to go micro-mini or nano in this trend, unless you really want to. You can rock the small top handle bag trend, or Lady Bag trend, with a small bag which still fits your wallet and phone. These handbags also tend to come with a cross body strap, making them easy to wear everyday. Love!
  3. The Hobo Bag: This trend started last year, and it is continuing into 2022. You can rock it with a structured version, or a soft version. There are also moon shaped bags and shoulder bags which offer a hobo look. If you haven’t already found your hobo bag for 2022, there is one out there for you.
  4. The Bucket Bag: This trend was hot a few years ago, and it’s back! You can go with a traditional cinch bucket such as the classic one pictured above, or one fashioned after a flower pot silhouette, or cylinder. You will find a lot of versions of the bucket on store shelves. Pick the one that speaks to you. Or, you can be like me and stick with the classic that has been hot since 2014. Your choice.
  5. The Pouch: Lastly, let’s talk about the pouch. This handbag style has been popular for a few years now. I own a few in different sizes as well as one with a funky chain strap. This is a great style to wear casual or dressy. If you own a pouch, keep rocking it! If you have been eyeing this trend for awhile, snap one up now.

Well, there you have it! The five hottest spring 2022 handbag trends to wear now. Which trend is your favorite?

Shop the spring 2022 handbag trends online:

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

 in General Fashion / Shopping  tagged baf weekly it list / spring 2022 by
whats trending for spring

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: green puff sleeve tee / spring nail polish / golden earrings / bright blue blazer / chocolate brown chain pouch / slingback heels / yellow loafer flats / top handle bag /

Our spring closets are starting to shape up! We are all adding at least one blazer, if not a full suit. We are also adding colorful tees for casual days, as well as fun tops for dressier looks. Slingback shoes and flats are entering our wardrobes and we are all still loving small, structured bags as well as the pouch. Love!

The spring 2022 season is full of happy colors and 1990s influences. Of course, the puff sleeves are more of an ’80’s thing, but we can be fluid in our decades of influence. haha

What are you loving from the spring collections right now?

Remember! If you are looking for pieces which will carry you through spring, summer, and fall, look for a fabulous blazer. Colors are still bright in the fall, so you can have some fun with it!

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy