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Bow tie midi skirt for spring 2016

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Chanel / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Lipstick: Chanel Mighty / Sweater: Banana Republic (on sale!)/ Ring: c/o Official Larimar Shop / Skirt: Banana Republic (on sale!)/ Handbag: Givenchy / Nail Polish: Chanel Sunrise Trip / Shoes: Valentino

It is that time of year when I long to wear my spring clothing, yet the weather is still crisp and cold; since it is technically still winter. Thankfully this bow tie midi skirt for spring is easy to wear now by simply mixing it with winter pieces. Love that!

I love all of the bow tie midi skirts for spring 2016. They offer a playful, feminine vibe for the warm season. The full skirt, and midi length, make bow tie midi skirts easy to wear both for dressy occasions, or casual affairs. I am looking forward to wearing this skirt with a tee-shirt and sandals on a hot day!

While pencil skirts this spring season are hitting just below the knee, midi skirts which, are full or a-line, have gone from at the knee, to mid calf. These are fresh hemlines for the spring season, making it a fun season to shop for!

I wore this outfit on my birthday. We took the kids to Santana Row and enjoyed lunch at Blowfish Sushi. If you are local to the area, and have not had a chance to eat at Blowfish Sushi yet, it is a must-try! The Tuna Tartare Pyramid and Ritzu roll are a-ma-zing! You cannot enjoy the full experience of Blowfish Sushi without a Ritzu Roll. Highly recommend!

Thank you for stopping by

xoxo

Cathy

Floral booties for spring

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion / Shoes  tagged banana republic / chloe / outfits / pink / sam edelman / spring 2016 / winter 2016 by

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Chanel / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Lipstick: Chanel Mighty / Blouse: Banana Republic / Handbag: Chloe / Nail Polish: Chanel Sunrise Trip / Jeans: Gap / Ring: c/o Official Larimar Shop / Booties: Sam Edelman

Have you ever spotted a pair of shoes online, or in a store, and they spoke to you? When I first spotted these embroidered floral booties for spring online, I heard them call my name! They said: “Cathy, you need me in your life, buy me in black right now and you will have good fortune!”

Well. . .not really . . . but I placed them in my shopping cart, walked away for two days, couldn’t take it anymore, and clicked “checkout.” The rest is history! They arrived two days later, and it was love at first sight.

I always thought I was too conservative to wear embroidered floral booties for spring. I thought my style was more classic; staying on-trend through colors, and the way I put pieces together, rather than bold pieces which call out a specific year and season. But when I saw these booties, all of that flew out the window.

Whether or not these booties keep their cool factor in 2017, remains to be seen. As for spring 2016, it was worth every penny to experience their current cool factor. After all, they are perfect for transitioning from winter into spring, and they are comfortable too! Doesn’t that qualify as a practical purchase? I think so 😉

 I am looking forward to pairing these embroidered floral booties for spring with leggings, skirts, and dresses, as the season progresses. They are definitely my obsession of the season!

This blouse from Banana Republic needs a shout-out too. I love the pale pink color, and the feminine flow of the blouse. Although I am wearing it on a casual day in the photos above, it looks better with a skirt, or trousers. I will definitely wear it with a skirt on a warmer day, and photograph it for the blog. I plan to wear it during New York Fashion Week later this month too!

Have you ever had a pair of shoes, or other item speak to you? If so, please share in the comments below!

Warmer winter days

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Chanel / Lipstick: Chanel Mighty / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Sweater: Banana Republic (on major sale!!) / Handbag: Fendi / Ring: c/o Official Larimar Shop / Nail Polish: Dior Bleuette / Skirt: Nordstrom Collection / Shoes: Prada

As we head towards February, the temperatures have been hovering in the 50’s to high 60’s. This has allowed me to start wearing skirts again! There are even Magnolia blossoms starting to pop up around town. Love that!

You might be getting tired of seeing me in this turtleneck sweater in various colors on the blog. I just cannot help myself, it is so comfortable; I love it! If you are looking for a classic turtleneck sweater you can wear now, and next winter, definitely check this one out. It comes in several colors, and neutral hues; and the best part is the price! This sweater is on major sale, it is worth it to pick up a few in different colors.

My cute little nine-year-old daughter took these photos. She told me to stand in front of the fountain as we were walking towards The Village Cafe for brunch at Santana Row. She is really artistic and would like to be both a fashion designer, and interior decorator when she grows up. She definitely has an artistic eye!

I am looking forward to more spring-like temperatures this month; I have a few new items for spring I would like to wear!

Thank you for stopping by 🙂

XOXO

Cathy