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National High Heels Day 2025

 in General Fashion / Shoes  tagged ally shoes / high heels / office attire by

pictured: high heels with arch support c/o Ally Shoes /

Happy National High Heels Day! Today is a fun day when we can celebrate our high heels! This is also an excuse to wear those high heels sitting in our closets collecting dust. Love that!

While kitten heels are taking over the footwear world at the moment, high heels are still relevant and timeless. After all, how else can be make our legs looks longer, and appear taller than we are? That’s right! High heels!

This pair of high heels I am featuring in this post, are my current obsession. They have arch support and are easy to stand and walk in all day long. This is important in case we wear high heels to the office, or for a long event. Comfort and high heels in the same breath? Yes please!

So, in order to celebrate National High Heels Day, put on your favorite high heels and rock them all day long! This is also a fabulous day to shop for a new pair of high heels to add to your collection. After all, a girl can never have enough shoes. Love that!

Thanks for stopping by, and have fun in your high heels today!

XOXO

Cathy

Celebrating ten years of handbag reviews

 in General Fashion / Handbags  tagged handbag reviews / reviews by
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Pictured: My first handbag review on the blog! You can read it here. / Most recent handbag review, read here. /

Handbags! You know I love them, and so do you! As someone who has written about handbags since before the blog, it was only natural, ten years ago, to add a handbag review section to Bay Area Fashionista! It really doesn’t seem like that long ago when I started my official reviews; as opposed to my handbag mentions and articles about specific handbags.

The handbag reviews have been fun because they give a specific post to each bag, instead of having to hunt through the blog for a paragraph here or there with a mini review. All the information you need a about a specific handbag is all wrapped up in the review article. Love that!

This fabulous bucket bag, pictured above, is my most recent review. I really love this handbag and find myself wearing it often. The studded details add a little edge and interest to the overall style of the bag. It is also quite practical and fits everything I need in a day. Love!

Talking about handbags I love. . .

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One of my favorite handbags of all time is my Givenchy Antigona. I own two! After falling in love with my black one, I indulged and invested in a pale blue Antigona. The black gets the most wear, and the pale blue one gets worn and babied a little more due to the light color. I love them both and also love the fact that the Givenchy Antigona has become a classic handbag which can be worn season after season. You know me, I love a good investment handbag!

Lastly, the handbag you have loved the most over the years has been the Mansur Gavriel bucket bag. This classic drawstring bucket bag is still going strong and is a fabulous investment bag at a reasonable price. Love that!

My favorite handbags:

Thank you for coming to Bay Area Fashionista over the years for my handbag reviews, and more! There are more handbag reviews on the way, so stay tuned!

Thank you for your support!

XOXO
Cathy

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BAF Weekly IT List

 in General Fashion  tagged baf weekly it list / spring 2025 / summer 2025 by

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: Dior summer nail polish / Chanel summer nail polish / caramel top handle bag / statement earrings / belted tote / maxi skirt / Chanel Chance / fisherman sandals / suede bucket bag / summer dress /

Summer style is hitting the streets! We are seeing floral prints, flowing dresses, neutral and anonymous handbags, summer nail polish, and of course, sandals are hot right now. As we move through May, summer is fast approaching, and the vibe is already here. Love that!

Maxi skirts, flowing dresses, and quality handbags are what summer is all about. Look for warmer hues, earth tones, shades of pink, clean lines, and classic styles. Summer 2025 is an effortless vibe. Love!

Shop the BAF Weekly IT List online:

What are you loving this summer season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy