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Graduation gift ideas 2022

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graduation gift ideas college high school

Graduation gift ideas from top left: bead gemstone bracelets (local designer, under $50) / classic, convertible handbag / classic pearl earrings / classic pearl ring / fun work tote / classic scarf / solid color work tote /

Can you believe graduation season is upon us? I feel like this year has gone by so quickly! I have several grad’s to buy something special for this spring, so I put together a graduation gift guide filled with gift ideas which will work for many grad’s this year.

Is your grad heading off to a fabulous new job? Why not gift her a practical yet fabulous work tote! I chose work totes from designers which are sturdy, long-lasting, and can handle a ton of wear and tear. Plus, they have “name status” without breaking the bank. Love that! Choose from a fun tote for a creative work environment or a solid color tote for a more conservative and professional work environment.

Everyone needs a scarf. A scarf is a classic accessory which she can keep for decades. I have several which I purchased in the 1990s and I still pull them out of my drawer and wear them often. Scarves are great because they take the place of a necklace, and when you are a new grad starting out, you don’t have the money to buy necklaces for every office outfit. A scarf can also add personal style to any look. Scarves work well in both creative and conservative work environments. Love that!

She worked hard to earn her degree, why not gift her with beautiful jewelry? Even a high school grad can receive a beautiful piece of grown-up jewelry for graduation. You cannot go wrong with gemstone bracelets, or classic pearls. They can be worn to the office, on weekends, and for dressy occasions. She will love them!

Not sure what to get? Every girl needs a practical yet on-trend handbag! This convertible handbag comes with a cross body strap and a short, trendy strap. She will love a new bag which offers classic style, and a bit of practicality. Love that!

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I hope you love these graduation gift ideas for 2022! Hopefully the grad’s on my list won’t see this post, haha, then they will have a hint as to what I bought for them! Ooops! haha

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

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spring street style trends

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: black convertible cross body bag / Dior spring nail polish / Chanel spring nail polish / yellow and white stripe tee / slingback heels / foundation powder / green tote / top handle bag / brown chain pouch / street sneakers /

This week on the blog, we’ve been adding to our handbag wardrobes, reaching for comfortable shoes we can wear daily, and looking for cute tee’s we can pair with shorts and jeans. In addition to building out our wardrobes, we are looking for pretty spring colors for our nails and a solid foundation powder so we can easily do our make-up fuss-free. Love that!

The trending colors for spring include bright blue, green, yellow, and orange. Which color have you been reaching for this spring season?

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What are you loving for spring right now?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Straw bags summer 2022

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straw bags summer 2022

Straw bags summer 2022 from top left: structured tote / small top handle bag (on my wish list!) / box bag (under $100) / drawstring bag (hot IT bag) / small tote (I own this and love it!) / drawstring bucket bag “Feed Bag” /

It’s that time of year again when the weather toys with us and gives one day of summer, one day of winter, and one day in-between. When those peek-at-summer days happen, we all start looking at what we have ready in our closets for summer. One of the big, on-trend items we all need is a straw bag.

The straw bag for summer 2022 is a great summer staple because it evokes vacation vibes, offers neutral hues to match any outfit, and is specific to summer or exotic trips. Love a good basket bag!

As straw bags have increased in popularity the past few years, designers have been getting more creative, and they are giving us more options to choose from. For the summer 2022 season, we can find a basket bag in almost any style we want; and I love it! I own the Loewe tote bag featured in this post, and it is a classic style that Loewe releases every spring/summer. I love having a classic bag I can pull out every summer. If you want a classic straw bag, I highly recommend it!

On trend IT bags on your mind? The drawstring bag is hot this year, and there are a few fabulous options. I linked up the two IT versions of the style in the collage above. If you are attending an event, or you want to rock the straw trend on a night out on the town, this box bag and this clutch, both under $100, are ideal.

Straw bags under $500

Designer straw bags | IT bags

Are you excited to rock a straw bag this summer?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

basket bags summer 2022