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Beach day at Pismo

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wearing: hat (old, also love this one) / navy blue cover-up / espadrilles / earrings / fall nail polish / frosted lipstick / tote (not pictured) /

No vacation is complete without a trip to the beach! During our road trip, we spent a quiet, relaxing day at Pismo Beach. They too have free parking! Love that!

We spent the morning on the beach. Part of our morning was talking and reading, and then we also went in the water. It was fairly warm compared to our Bay Area beaches!

For lunch, we went to our favorite burger restaurant, Cool Cat Cafe on Pomeroy Ave. They have a wide variety of burgers, meals, and vegetarian options. It was delicious, as usual!

After lunch, we went back to the beach and repeated our morning. It was relaxing, fun and perfect for a summer vacation day. If you are from California and you have not visited Pismo Beach yet, what are you waiting for? Definitely enjoy the beach and town before fall hits!

Well, that’s about it. The beach is always a great family fun day, and it always provides a relaxing vibe. Before summer ends, I recommend hitting your favorite beach.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: sweater / frosted lipstick / Chanel nail polish / Dior nail polish / powder / golden hoops / Mary Janes / caramel top handle bag / neutral tote bag / suede boots / black shoulder bag / navy ballet flats /

Although it is still the summer season, fall is in the air when it comes to shopping. This upcoming fall 2024 season we are looking at timeless flats, sleek boots, neutrals mixed with traditional hues, and chic basics. These are the building blocks for the fall season!

We are still in an era where personal style is transcending fleeting trends. We are continuing to gravitate towards pieces we can wear season after season; instead of one-season-wonders. Love that! (Our bank accounts love that too!)

Next week I will dive into shopping your closet for fall and making a shopping list for filling in the blanks! In the meantime, enjoy summer and look for simple, chic styles. The anonymous handbag remains supreme!

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Thanks for stopping by! Stay tuned for more fall coverage next week!

XOXO

Cathy

Handbag Wish List fall 2024

 in General Fashion / Handbags  tagged fall 2024 / wish list by

Handbag Wish List fall 2024 from top left: black hobo bag / east/west tote / red mini bag / neutral north/south tote / chocolate brown box bag / olive slouchy bag /

There are so many beautiful handbags out there right now! My handbag wish list for fall 2024 is actually longer than what is pictured above. I really need to plant a money tree in my yard. haha

That being said, the fall 2024 season is all about beautiful, well-crafted handbags. As you know, I tend to gravitate towards black handbags, so I am trying to invest in other colors. This fall season, shades of red, green/olive, and brown are hot and high on my list. Of course, this black hobo bag has caught my eye; I mean, I really don’t think you can ever have too many black bags! Ha!

The silhouettes and styles for fall handbags continue to be soft and timeless. We are still looking at slouchy handbags, as well as structured east/west bags. The box bag is gaining popularity as more designers put their version on the runway and store shelves. North/south totes are also still hot on the streets. I love this large version and its little sister, this mini version. Of course, the hobo bag remains an important handbag style as we continue through 2024, and well into 2025. Love that!

I will dig deeper into the fall 2024 handbag trends in August, so stay tuned! Right now, this is my wish list in order to round out my collection for the fall season, you might wish for these bags too! They all happen to be under $1000. Love!

Which handbags are you wishing for this fall season? Fall trends and coverage hit the blog starting in August!

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO
Cathy