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Some Like It Hot Throwback Party

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wearing: short sleeve sweater / statement earrings / fall nail polish / bracelets / belted tote / black pants (similar here) / black boots (similar here)

Broadway San Jose hosted a fun Throwback Party at Pruneyard Cinemas in Campbell to celebrate the upcoming performance of Some Like It Hot! October 21-26 in San Jose. It was so much fun to meet fellow Broadway fans and get a chance to see the original movie starring Marilyn Monroe on the big screen.

The event featured a delicious buffet, live jazz music, signature drinks, and vintage vibes. It was amazing to see the movie on the big screen. I have seen it on TV many times, but never a large screen. I never thought I would see a classic movie in the theater; it was such an amazing opportunity and definitely a bucket list item! Love!

If you haven’t seen the Marilyn Monroe movie, definitely watch it on TV! Also, be sure to snap up tickets for Some Like It Hot, the Broadway show, at Broadway San Jose before they sell out! This is going to be a popular show!!

Head over to BroadwaySanJose.com for tickets and information.

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you love the show!

XOXO

Cathy

*tickets were gifted by Broadway San Jose, all thoughts and opinions are my own

Outfit Idea Fall Broadway Show

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broadway show outfit ideas

Outfit idea weekday Broadway show from left: trousers / sweater / pearl earrings / lipstick / fall nail polish / bracelet set / eau de parfum / block heels / east/west handbag /

Heading to a Broadway show and wondering what to wear? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Here is an outfit idea you can wear to a daytime or evening show during the week, or even an afternoon matinee on the weekend. Love!

Chances are you are coming from the office, or you just want to blend in with all the other guests who are coming from their offices. In any case, an understated, office appropriate look is also perfect for a weekday Broadway show. These classic trousers and this chic sweater are perfect for a Broadway show, the office, and the fall season in general. Love them!

Of course, you will want to complete the look with a classic pair of earrings, understated bracelet set, and chic handbag. For a foundation, these shoes are not only timeless, but they also have arch support. Love that!

When it comes to your fragrances, theaters are considered tight quarters. Go for a common scent such as vanilla and only use one spray. You don’t want to gas out your seat neighbors. This classic vanilla scent is perfect with one spray for a show. I happen to be wearing it right now as I type this!

Broadway shows aren’t avant-garde fashion shows. Guests typically wear understated looks and will often be dressed in their office attire, or in the evening, dinner attire. This rings true on Broadway in New York as well as for traveling Broadway shows throughout the country. Yes, I’ve been to both. The outfit idea featured above is perfect, and both pieces are on my current fall wish list. Love them!

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Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the Broadway show you plan to attend! If you are looking for tickets here in Silicon Valley, check out BroadwaySanJose.com.

XOXO

Cathy

How to travel by train

 in General Fashion / Travel  tagged fall 2025 / outfits / Sacramento / travel style / travel tips by

wearing: tweed blazer / nail polish / earrings / tee shirt / classic cut jeans / black loafers / backpack (similar here)

Are you wondering how to travel by train and how it is different than traveling by airplane? I recently went on a work trip to Sacramento via Amtrak and since it was my first time traveling by train instead of car or airplane, I had a few questions.

Can you carry-on a suitcase on Amtrak? Yes! Yes you can! If you bring the suitcase you typically carry-on for air travel, it should be the right size for train travel, but always check the train you plan to take in order to ensure the dimensions are correct.

If you have a favorite bag you typically use as a personal item for air travel, and it fits under the seat on an airplane, it should be good for a train too. My trusty backpack fit nicely under the seat in front me on the train, just like on a plane. Love that!

When it comes to carry-on storage on Amtrak, there are suitcase racks near the ends of the train cars where you can store your suitcase or large bag. For smaller luggage, you can put your carry-on in the overhead bins. If you have a large suitcase or luggage, you can check them at the train station. Be sure to allow extra time for checking your baggage.

Can you bring full-size beauty products on a train? Yes! Yes you can! Since there aren’t stringent tsa requirements on a train, you can bring your full-size beauty products with you in your carry-on.

The Amtrak train I took also had 120 volt plugs which were great for plugging in a phone or laptop. Some of the coach seats had tables, and some of the seats were regular, airplane style seating, as shown in the photo of me above. If you have an open seating coach ticket, you can pick the style of seat you want to travel in when you board the train. We ended up moving upstairs to the tables and it was nice because those seats are quite roomy.

The train trip I took was a roughly three-hour ride, if you have an overnight train trip, things could be a little different. Check with your train’s website for additional rules.

We found the train leaves on time, if not a minute or two early. Make sure you arrive on time with extra time to spare. At some stations, the walk from the entrance of the station to where you board the train can take up to ten minutes. Give yourself extra time!

Enjoy your trip by train and let me know if you have any questions!

XOXO

Cathy