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BAF Weekly IT List

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fall 2020 fashion

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: blue sweater / fall nail polish / blue jam jar (on major sale!) / loafer slides (under $150) / bucket bag /

The BAF Weekly IT List is here! This week was the first official week of fall, and I am here for it! The nights are a little bit cooler, pumpkin spice everything is on store shelves, and we can all walk around in our fall clothing without feeling out of season. Loving fall! Now, if temperatures can just stay low, and NOT go into the 90’s next week as predicted, the beginning of fall would be perfect. Fingers crossed!

Now, let’s chat about this week’s five IT items! This blue sweater is absolutely amazing. I am waiting for cooler weather so I can wear mine all the time. It comes in other colors too; so pretty! It’s the perfect go-to pull-over for fall. Love!

None of us can get enough of these classic loafer slides for fall. This pair is priced under $150, so if you haven’t picked up a pair yet, what are you waiting for? Snap them up now!

If you haven’t updated your nails for the fall season, do it now! This is my favorite nail polish hue of the season, and it’s a classic! You can wear it now and well into the holiday season. Love that!

Are you a Fiestaware fan? I recently became one. This cute little square jam jar is a limited edition Fiestaware piece, and it’s on major sale right now! Snap one up in your choice of color ASAP before they are gone! This would also make a great holiday gift if you have a Fiestaware fan, or colorful housewares fan, on your list. Can’t beat that price! I snapped one up in Turquoise, Lapis, and Mulberry. Love!

Lastly, this classic bucket bag is a must-have IT bag. If you don’t already own one, now is a great time to invest in one to wear now and forever. I love mine! It’s a total workhorse bag I can stuff multiple water bottles inside, as well as an entire cardigan sweater. It’s roomier than it appears; and very strong!!! Perfect when you have kids like me, or just need to carry a lot of stuff around.

Pouch Clutch | Designer or Deal?

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Pouch Clutch at three price points, from top: Designer IT Bag / IT brand pouch clutch priced under $1000 (this is the one I own and I love it!) / affordable pouch clutch priced under $70 /

Thank you for all the great feedback last week on my new weekly series, designer or deal! This week I thought we would talk about the pouch clutch, which is a hot IT bag right now. There are so many versions out there, it’s hard to pick the right one! So, I thought I would show you the three best versions of the trend.

Of course, you can go for the pouch clutch that started it all; the Bottega Veneta pouch priced just under $3000. There is also the moderately priced version from Mansur Gavriel priced well under $1000. This clutch also has IT bag status on the street, so you can’t go wrong saving a few bucks with this one! I own the black with flamma interior version and I love it. It’s very comfortable to carry around, and it is quite roomy! Love that! Lastly, you can get a ton of bang for your buck with this pouch clutch priced under $70. It’s a great deal; especially if you want to rock the pouch clutch trend but don’t think you’ll wear it often. This is a great choice for occasional use.

Pouch clutches around the web:

What is your favorite item from the IT list? Will you rock a pouch clutch this season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

The return of the square toe for fall 2020

 in Shoes / Trends  tagged boots / fall 2020 / flats / high heels / loafers by

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Square toe shoes for fall 2020: black stamped croc pumps / (My toes love these shoes!)

The square toe was a huge shoe trend ten to twelve years ago. Over the past few years it has been trying to make a comeback. For summer 2020, we saw several designers give their sandals a square toe; marking a comeback for the toe shape.

As we move into the fall 2020 season, the square toe is taking the fashion world by storm. Many designers included square toe styles in their collections, giving buyers a choice between more traditional, rounded toes, and the edgier square toe. Which will you choose?

Fall 2020 is giving us a lot of classic looks for the season, so why not mix things up with a square toe? This toe shape is proving to be able to make a comeback right now. This signals potential growth for the trend as we move in the 2021 seasons. We will start to see more shoes in the winter and spring seasons reflecting the squared off toe box on boots, loafers, pumps, and sandals. It’s the hottest shoe trend in town!

square toe shoes for fall 2020

Square toes for fall from top left: ankle booties / block heel sandals / stamped croc boots / black stamped croc pumps /

I absolutely adore the square toe for the fall. This shoe style offers more room for your toes! A roomy toe box is key when you do a lot of walking and standing. Toes can sit in a more natural state within the shoe, instead of being crammed into a pointy toe which does nothing but cause pain. Loving this trend!

Fall 2020 square toe shoes around the web:

What do you think of the square toe trend for fall? Will you be rocking it?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Fall skincare routine

 in Beauty / Hair Care  tagged colleen rothschild / elemis / elizabeth arden / EOS / prevage / revive / skin care by

fall skincare routine

Fall skincare routine from left: strawberry lip balm / Elemis Superfood Glow Priming Moisturizer / Prevage eye cream / ReVive neck cream / ReVive dark spot corrector / Elemis Superfood AHA Glow Cleansing Butter /

The fall season has arrived! As the autumn season moves in, temperatures are moving into moderate territory. This means it is a great time to mix up my skin routine!

If you are like me, you spent a lot of time outside this summer. After all, it was one of the few places we could go during lockdown. This left my skin a little blotchy and dry. Therefore, the fall season is all about repair! This dark spot remover by ReVive is ideal for lightening dark spots left by the sun. It really brightens my skin. I use the Elemis Moisturizer in the morning, and the ReVive dark spot corrector at night as my moisturizer. It works really well!

This ReVive neck cream is a favorite of mine. I have been purchasing it since I was 28, and now I am well into my 40’s. It has spf protection, and keeps my neck firm. I love it!

Colleen Rothschild Honey Vanilla Collection

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Colleen Rothschild Honey Vanilla Collection C/O Colleen Rothschild from left: Creamy Oil Body Wash / Body Scrub / Body Butter /

In the fall season, I love gourmand and warm scents. This honey vanilla collection from Colleen Rothschild is perfect for autumn. It’s warm, and the perfect amount of silky sweetness. Plus, it does a great job of cleaning, and smoothing, my skin.

I have purchased the body butter in the past. I definitely go through this jar! One lasts me about six months. It smells so good, plus it corrects dry skin; leaving it smooth. It’s a must-have not only for fall, it’s a must-have all year long! Love it!

Colleen Rothschild Hair Care

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Colleen Rothschild Hair Care C/O Colleen Rothschild from left: smooth & Shine Hair Serum / Hair Mask /

OK raise your hand if you hair is terrible right now! I spent the summer in the sun, and in the pool. Not only that, I have not had my highlights touched up since the first week of March! Our salons just reopened, so I need to run down there and get some color repair done. Aside from that, my hair has split ends, chlorine damage, and sun damage. Thank goodness for this hair care collection from Colleen Rothschild! I am using this fabulous hair mask every Sunday, and it is really helping my dry hair. I also love this hair serum, which is great to put on after I dry my hair. It smooths down my hair leaving it soft and controlled. Love that! I’m not sure how I survived before owning it!

The fall season is all about repairing the damage to our skin and our hair from all the fun we had in the sun over the summer! Everything I am showing in this post will help repair and correct summer damage. I love these products!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO”
Cathy

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