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Sunset at the beach

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wearing: striped tee (sold out, also love this tee) / earrings / black handbag / nail polish / black belt / cropped jeans / espadrilles /

There is something about watching the sunset at the beach that just hits different. You can see all the colors and stages from every possible angle. There are no obstructions. So, on a recent trip to SoCal, we stopped at Seal Beach to watch the sunset as well as check out the Strawberry Moon.

I wish I had my real camera with me. These photos were taken with my iPhone and do not do the sunset, nor the Strawberry Moon, justice. They were both beautiful and the colors were outstanding.

The older I get, I realize how beautiful nature is, and sometimes I feel like I have missed out during my lifetime at just stopping and admiring it. My life has always been full speed ahead and stopping to “smell the flowers,” as the saying goes, is really something I wish I had listened to early on. I am thankful for my daughter who loves the beach and watching the sunset. She has pulled me away from work and made me appreciate the beauty around us.

Slowing down and watching the sunset is something I need to do more of. It is something we all need to do more of. What do you feel like you need to do more of in your life?

Thanks for stopping by.

XOXO

Cathy

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Casual in the city

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wearing: statement earrings / blue tee / black belt / wide leg jeans / nail polish / bracelets / handbag / sneakers /

San Francisco has beautiful weather in the summer months. It’s not too hot, and not too cold. So, this is the time of year when the city holds street fairs in various neighborhoods. When I lived in the city, I used to attend the various street fairs all the time. Now that I live in the south bay, we only attend a street fair in the city once or twice during the summer.

Recently we drove up to the city to attend the North Beach street fair. Can you believe we have never taken the kids to the North Beach street fair? How did that happen?? I’m so glad we finally did! Especially since two of my kids are now in college! Yikes! It was a really fun day looking at the work of local artisans, eating food, and watching entertainment.

We enjoyed these acrobats! I’m a little short, so my photos aren’t very good. There were a lot of tall people blocking my view. haha

After the acrobats performed, we walked around a little bit and then stopped into Mona Lisa for lunch. I enjoyed the Risotto of the Day and we shared Bruschetta for an appetizer.

After lunch, we watched more entertainment and then walked into Chinatown where we picked up boba and mooncakes. Yum!

I was super comfortable in these wide leg jeans and oversized tee. This outfit reminded me of the baggy looks we used to wear in the 1990s. I think I prefer the feel of baggy, wide leg jeans over skinny jeans. But, the verdict is out as to which style is more flattering. That being said, I do enjoy comfort! Ha!

The edges of these baggy jeans are great for those of us on the shorter side. I was able to cut them to my height, and to be frank, I might cut another half inch off the bottom. They still seemed a little bit long. Thankfully, cutting the hem is a lot of easier than shortening the hem! So, if you are 5’4″ and under, and you have been wondering if you can rock the wide leg denim trend; you can! These jeans work for us! Love!

So, if you haven’t gone to a street fair in the city for awhile, check one out! It’s a great way to support local businesses and artisans as well as get outside and enjoy some live entertainment! Love that!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Straw handbags summer 2024

 in General Fashion / Handbags / Trends  tagged clutches / shoulder bags / summer 2024 / totes by
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Straw handbags for summer from top left: customizable tote / turtle clutch / white and straw shoulder bag / tan and straw shoulder bag (under $100) / small tote bag / straw bag (under $100) /

Every summer there are fun and fabulous straw handbags to elevate our outfits into something which evokes travel, or just adds some texture to our overall look. For summer 2024, instead of the usual tote bags, designers and brands have included at least one straw or canvas handbag to their collections, so right now, natural fiber bags are everywhere!

Straw handbags can be worn on the streets this summer 2024 season. Yup, that’s right! You can rock your natural fiber on the streets of Manhattan, the beaches of Hawaii, and everywhere in between. Love that!

My current straw handbag collection consists of two tote bags, one customizable tote bag with the words “Jet Set” stitched in, and one slightly larger tote from Loewe. I wear them both! Now, I am eyeing a shoulder bag for when I want to be hands free. There are a lot of choices this summer, and I love that fact that there are several fabulous styles priced under $100. That’s incredible!

I also feel like I need that turtle clutch pictured above in my life. Isn’t it cute! Love!

Shop straw handbag for summer 2024 online:

Which style of straw handbag are you eyeing for summer 2024? Or do you already have at least one in your collection from previous summer seasons?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy