General Fashion

Pop of pink on a winter day

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / outfits / winter 2025 by

wearing: pink earrings / pink scarf / black sweater / studded handbag / wide leg jeans (old, also love this pair) / nail polish / boots /

A black top and a comfy pair of jeans is a common go-to look for many people. It is easy to put together and always looks chic. When I wear a black top and jeans, I always like to add a pop of another color. Lately, I have been in a pink mood, so I added a pop of pink!

This black sweater has become my go-to black top these fall and winter seasons. It is perfect to wear alone, or under a cozy down coat. As with any black top, it can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. You may have seen me wear this sweater quite a bit this season! It will carry me through winter and spring and will get pulled out again for frequent wear next fall too. Love that! It’s all about investment dressing!

I recently wore this outfit for a ramen meal with my family. It was the perfect cozy look for a cozy meal. Love!

If you are looking for a cozy sweater priced well under $100, this is it!

Thanks for stopping by.

XOXO
Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

 in General Fashion  tagged baf weekly it list / winter 2025 by

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: boxy bag / black belted tote / Dior spring nail polish / Chanel spring nail polish / pink earrings / wide leg jeans (on sale!) / red slouchy tote / brown nail polish / lucky red nail polish / black slouchy bucket /

Spring is starting to pop up on store shelves and lucky red is flying off of them! As we move through January, look for lucky red touches to help bring luck in the new year such as nail polish and handbags. Love!

The spring trends are starting to emerge and lighter hues are popping up in stores. In addition to shades of mocha this year, watch for light shades of pink, and various shades of blue and green. I am loving the color trends of 2025!

In addition, handbags are staying anonymous and there is still a backlash against overpriced luxury handbags. Look for quality brands and designers to resign supreme in the new year. The belted tote, east/west shoulder bags, slouchy totes and bucket bags, mini shoulder bags (pouchette’s), and boxy bags are going to be hot this year! Pull yours out of your closet if you haven’t already and stay tuned for my trend report with the best bags on the market coming up later this month!

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Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for staycation ideas, new year inspiration, and spring content this month!

XOXO
Cathy

Mocha Mousse inspired handbags

 in General Fashion / Handbags  tagged mocha mousse / spring 2025 / winter 2025 by
mocha mousse handbags shades of brown it bags 2025

Mocha Mousse inspired handbag from top left: boxy bag / top handle handbag / hobo handbag / bucket bag / belted tote / pouch /

Mocha Mousse is the color of 2025, so it is no surprise that I would round up fabulous handbags in shades of brown; inspired by Mocha Mousse! Love!

What I love about Mocha Mousse is that we don’t have to be exact with the pigment. Shades of brown are in the Mocha Mousse color family, so we can choose the hue we love the best; and which fits into our wardrobe. This gives us flexibility, especially since this hue is a neutral color anyway!

I found several fabulous handbags in shades of brown which are perfect for 2025 and beyond. I am all about investment handbags as well as value for quality craftsmanship and materials. So, here you go!

Which handbag do you love best?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy