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BAF Weekly IT List

October 7, 2022 in General Fashion tagged baf weekly it list / fall 2022 by Bay Area Fashionista

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: large hoop earrings (under $100) / makeup bag (coupon code Cathy10 ) / chocolate brown chain pouch / black hobo bag / ivory hobo bag / G buckle belt / caramel hobo bag / suede western style boots / fall nail polish / dark wash wide leg jeans (under $100, avl in short, reg., and tall) /

Can you believe it is already October? Where is the time going? The weather is starting to cool down, and we are all stocking up on fall clothing and accessories. Hobo bags are proving to be the IT handbag silhouette of the season! If you have not invested in at least one hobo bag yet, what are you waiting for?

There are so many fabulous hobo bags on the market this season. It also looks like they will continue into 2023 as we saw many hobos on the spring 2023 runways. Love that! I recommend investing in a good neutral hue you can wear every day and in any season. I love black, ivory, and caramel. These hues transcend season. Love!

Western style boots are huge this fall season, and this comfy suede pair won’t break the bank. I can walk for miles in them; even with my hip and foot injuries! Love!

If you are in a warmer climate, and not ready to shop for cool weather clothing, the easiest way to update your wardrobe is with a handbag or fall nail polish. The darker fall nail polish hues are starting to fly off of store shelves, such as this dark red featured above.

Looking towards holiday travel? Or maybe you just need a way to store makeup? This makeup bag, which is under $100, is fabulous. You can read my full review here.

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What are you loving for the fall season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Wide leg jeans for short people

October 3, 2022 in General Fashion / Trends tagged ann taylor / casual style / denim / express / fall 2022 / mansur gavriel / outfits by Bay Area Fashionista

wearing: sunglasses / large hoop earrings (under $100) / stripe mock neck top / G buckle belt / dark wash wide leg jeans (wearing short, also comes in regular and tall) / caramel hobo bag / fall nail polish / golden boots /

I am so happy fall is here! The weather is better, and the fall styles are so fun and fresh! Love! It was refreshing to be able to wear this new fall outfit and enjoy a relaxing lunch with my friend Dawn from Fashion Should be Fun. She took these outfit photos!

If you have been following along, you may have heard me talk about how wide leg pants have too much fabric on someone short as myself. Well, I found wide leg jeans for short people like me! If you are short, or you shop in the petite department, I found wide leg jeans we can wear! Yay!

These fabulous, 1970s vibe jeans are available in short, regular, and tall. I am 5’4″ so regular jeans which are wide leg, flare, or bell bottom, are usually waaaaaaaaaay too long for me. So when I saw these jeans in short, and tried them on, I was hooked! They don’t hit the floor in bare feet, yet they hit in just the right spot with boots. My boots have a 2″ block heel, so they are tall, but not too tall. If I wanted to wear sneakers or loafers with these jeans I could, since the jeans are the right length.

The cool thing about these jeans, is if you are not short like me, they also come in regular and tall. I have a good friend who is tall, so I know she can wear these in the tall size. Love that!

Word on the street is that skinny jeans are over, much to my chagrin. So, it is time we find the new styles in our sizes! This fall season, we all need to replace our skinny jeans with a pair of wide leg jeans, and a pair of flares. I will definitely be posting more jeans as I find styles that work with short legs like mine!

Now that we have discussed jeans, let’s talk about food! haha My friend Dawn and I enjoyed a yummy lunch at The Counter at Santana Row. If you have not eaten at The Counter, you must go! They have a large variety of possible sandwich combinations you can customize on your own. I love their Impossible burger with cheese, mushrooms, and pesto. They also have meat burgers, chicken and veggie. It’s so good!

Which styles of denim are you wearing this season? Are you having a hard time breaking up with your skinnies like me? What is your favorite denim trend this season? Wide leg? Flare? Bell bottom?

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

wide leg jeans street style trends short petite under 100

BAF Weekly IT List

September 30, 2022 in General Fashion tagged baf weekly it list / fall 2022 by Bay Area Fashionista

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: bright pink blazer / fall nail polish / G buckle belt / makeup bag + organizer (use code Cathy10 to save!) / loafer mule / green woven mini bag / caramel hobo bag / black water-resistant boots / western style suede boots / olive denim joggers /

This fall season, the styles are getting more dressed up! Blazers are a must for pairing with jeans, and jeans are moving away from skinny styles and towards joggers, wide leg jeans, flares, and bell bottoms. Boots are a fall staple, and this fall the streets are loving western styles, classic chelsea styles, and metallic hues. Also look for understated and neutral nails, as well as travel pieces such as this fabulous makeup bag + organizer which can be used daily at home, on the go, for the gym, and also for travel. Love it!

Handbags for fall are trending towards hobos, small or mini bags, and non-logo bags. This season, handbags are chic and classic. Look for beautiful leathers, faux leathers, craftsmanship, and fabrications. Flashy logos are over.

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What are you loving this fall season?

Stay tuned for fall coverage!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

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