Bay Area Fashionista


Burgundy sweater for fall

wearing: earrings / sunglasses / burgundy sweater / holiday nail polish / wide leg jeans / belted tote / chocolate brown boots / Pasta: Bolognese from Trattoria Da Vittorio

It was a beautiful fall day in the city! I recently went to San Francisco for a quick meeting and decided not to waste my one-hour drive up there. So, I took my mom and hubby with me and we quickly played tourist after the meeting. It’s always fun to play tourist on a weekday during the off-season when there are less people around.

We drove down the crooked part of Lombard and my husband filmed it for me. You’ll be able to check out the video on Instagram this morning. After our drive, we hit a few other places then went over West Portal for lunch.

I am not sure why we though parking in West Portal would be easy. Quite the contrary. Thankfully, we eventually got lucky and found someone pulling out of a spot. Yay! Parking! If you live in the Bay Area, you know the feeling when you find street parking in the city. Yipee!

Since there was an Italian restaurant near our parking spot, that became our lunch spot. We enjoyed pasta and relaxing after circling for parking.

This burgundy sweater was perfect for the mild fall weather since it isn’t too thick and on the lighter side. Love! It will be perfect to wear throughout the remainder of the fall season and into the holiday and winter seasons. Since it’s not bulky, it is easy to layer under a coat. Love that!

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I hope you are enjoying the fall season and mixing a little relaxation in with business. The crazy holiday season is fast approaching! Enjoy fall now!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy


Beauty gift ideas 2025

Beauty gift ideas from top left: Dior eye palette / Chanel fragrance / Summer Fridays gift set / Chanel holiday nail polish / vanilla edp / lipstick gift set / Valentino fragrance gift set / Chanel gift set /

Who doesn’t love fabulous beauty products under the tree for Christmas? I know I do!

Do you have a GenZ beauty fan on your list? This Summer Fridays gift set is exactly what they want.

The nail polish fan on your list is seeking anything Chanel. Both this gift set and the holiday nail polish are perfect gifts for the holiday season.

Looking for something posh? This beautiful vanilla fragrance Van Cleef & Arpels is the perfect gift for someone special.

All of these beauty gifts are perfect! I know I have picked up a few for my loved ones this holiday season!

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Thanks for stopping by and Happy Holidays!

XOXO
Cathy


Zara Vibrant Caramel edp review

pictured: Zara Vibrant Caramel edp / holiday nail polish / holiday top coat /

Who doesn’t like a heavier scent for a night out on the town? I know I do! This fruity gourmand from Zara combines bergamot, mandarin orange, apple blossom, vanilla, and praline for smooth fragrance experience perfect for the evening hours. Love!

Vibrant Caramel from Zara offers a warm fragrance experience perfect for the evening as well as cooler days during the fall and winter months. It’s a simple dry down which allows you to experience the fruity gourmand scent the entire day.

This sweet fragrance comes in a 3oz bottle which makes a fabulous holiday gift, or gift for any occasion. Love that!

So, if you love a sweet gourmand, perfect for the evening hours, this is the one!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy