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Coach Day Tote review

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coach day tote review

Pictured: Coach Day Tote in Silver/Faded Blue (looks like pale turquoise or mint green in person) /

How pretty is this tote bag! I love having a good, workhorse tote bag; especially during the summer months. This roomy tote bag has everything I need, and possibly you too, in a tote bag. Love!

The Coach Day Tote is currently available in several colors, ivory, mustard, canvas, black and faded blue. I love this faded blue color because it is reminiscent of the sea and is so pretty in person. These photos do not do the color justice!

As with all of Coach’s handbags, the Day Tote is made from sturdy pebbled leather and the craftsmanship is high quality. This means the stitching is strong, and the bag can handle everything you put inside of it without being compromised. I have also found that the leather is easy to clean if it gets dirty. I use a slightly damp cloth, and dirt wipes off easily without damaging the leather or rubbing the color off of the bag.

Most open tote bags do not have a clasp, the Coach Day Tote offers a magnetic clasp which I find to be a good feature. I clasp it when I set the bag down so it keeps it’s shape, which helps it from flopping over if the contents are unbalanced. Who knew a small clasp would be so helpful! Love!

coach day tote clasp

Typically, most tote bags have an interior pocket of some sort. The Coach Day Tote has a detachable pocket which is really a little pouch. This is handy if you use the tote for work. You can keep your lunch money in the pouch and detach it when going to lunch or buying more coffee. This is also handy for travel if you don’t want to bring a purse in addition to the tote bag. You can use the little pouch as a small clutch.

coach day tote interior

The interior capacity of the Coach Day Tote is quite large. Even with my typical tote bag contents, there is still plenty of room. This tote fits my laptop too with plenty of room to spare. It is a great work tote, travel tote, or summer activity tote. I am in love!

For smaller items such as lipstick and keys, the interior pouch can be used. For photography purposes I threw everything inside the bag so you could see the space. If you use a tote organizer, it will fit nicely inside the Day Tote too.

what fits inside a coach day tote
inside coach day tote

Pictured: Coach Day Tote / book / lipstick / scarf / (golden nail polish pictured in clasp photo) /

The Coach Day Tote is a great, workhorse tote bag which can be used for years. It offers a classic style and silhouette as well as roomy interior capacity. The detachable pouch a great feature too. I love the faded blue hue for the summer season, but if you are looking for something to wear all year long, the classic black, ivory, or signature canvas might be perfect for you.

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The perfect tote! Love it!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Top 5 Summer 2023 Trends

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Top 5 summer trends from top left: green woven handbag / Chanel summer nail polish / Dior summer nail polish / small straw tote / silver bracelet / black square toe sandal / large hoop earrings / light green tote /

The summer season is here, and there are a few style trends which have hit the streets and are easy to incorporate into your daily wardrobe. If you were already following many of these in the spring season, then converting to summer will be easy peasy! Love that!

There is one trend from spring which is sunsetting in the summer season, and that is the “Interesting Shoulders” trend. It looks like the puff sleeve is slowing down. This doesn’t mean you can’t wear it, but don’t invest in any more clothing with puff sleeves. The trend is slowing down and might fade away as we head into 2024.

Other than that! Here are the top 5 street style trends for the summer 2023 season!

The Square Toe: Square toes are back, and our toes are thanking all of the shoe designers who decided to square off the top of their shoe designs. No more squished toes! Love!

The Anonymous Handbag: This trend is going strong. Keep wearing handbags which offers small logos or are logo-free. It’s all about showing off the beautiful materials your handbags are made from. Look for supple leather, interesting fabrications, and timeless designs. This is the season to invest in a beautiful handbag which will transcend time.

Fun nail polish colors: While nails were neutral in the winter and spring, they are coming out of their shell for the summer season. Look for vibrant pastels, metallic hues, and fun colors for the summer season.

Investment Jewelry: Classic investment jewelry is hot for the summer season. Jewelry which is loud, bears logos, or looks obviously trendy is out. Look for timeless pieces you can wear now and forever.

Green: While the color of 2023 may be magenta, the color of summer, and the hottest color on the street in 2023 is most definitely green. The fun part about this color trend is that you wear any shade of green you like. Love that! Find a green hue you love and rock it for the rest of the year and into 2024. Green isn’t going anywhere. Love!

There you have it! The five hottest street style trends for the summer of 2023. Incorporate these trends into your wardrobe and you will make the sidewalk your runway. Love that!

Which trend is your favorite?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: navy blue top / Chanel summer nail polish / Dior summer nail polish / black shoulder bag / silver bracelet / black top handle bag / green woven handbag / ivory moon shaped bag / large hoop earrings / metallic espadrilles / straw tote bag /

Espadrille season is here! These warm weather shoes are perfect for warm days and walking on the beach. They also tend to be soft and comfy. Love that!

If you are like me, and you have planter fasciitis, you either need some arch support, and/or a slight heel in your shoe to support your foot. I need both! The pair of espadrilles featured above are perfect since they have a slight heel, which supports my foot, and I can also wear an arch support band with them. This makes walking around in espadrilles something I can do pain-free. Love! Of course, if I need to do a lot of walking, I stick to my sneakers with my orthotics inserted. But I digress. . .

If you haven’t already heard, this year is all about investment dressing. Stick to classic and timeless accessories which are quiet and anonymous. The logomania trend is over. Store your loud logos and look for high quality, timeless jewelry and handbags. You will save money in the long run by not always shopping to keep up with the trends. Timeless style is hashtag goals.

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What are you loving for summer right now?

Stay tuned for more summer coverage!

XOXO

Cathy