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Lunar New Year gift ideas 2022

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lunar new year gift ideas 2022

Lunar New Year gift ideas from top left: red lipstick / eye mask (love this!) / macarons / lunar new year money envelopes / Estee Lauder advanced night repair (love this!) / lunar new year sneakers / red and silver ring (under $50) / lunar new year tote bag (IT bag) /

The year of the Tiger is about to begin on February 1, 2022! This is going to be an amazing year since the tiger represents strength and courage; something we all need to help make 2022 absolutely fabulous. As we emerge out of the pandemic, strength and courage will help us push through the aftermath of the past two years. Love that!

In order to celebrate the year of the Tiger, and the new Lunar year, we can give gifts to our loved ones, as well as ourselves! I mean, aren’t we all eyeing that fabulous IT bag from Dior and those amazing sneakers? I know I am!

So here are a few fabulous lunar new year gift ideas to give to others, as well as ourselves:

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Thanks for stopping by, and have a fabulous Lunar New Year, and year of the Tiger!

XOXO

Cathy

Very Cozy in Very Peri

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / outfits / winter 2022 by
very peri periwinkle sweater color of the year 2022
casual street style winter 2022 san jose
affordable it bags coach swinger

Wearing: silver and periwinkle earrings / black puff sleeve tee / periwinkle cardigan sweater / G buckle belt / cruise nail polish / convertible black handbag / charcoal classic cut jeans / lug sole boots /

Happy New Year! Well, it’s here! 2022 has arrived, and I am hopeful this is the year that all negative things end, and positive vibes abound. In these photos I’m standing in front a cheerful, colorful storefront which is currently closed at Santana Row. It has a bright and happy colorful covering on the storefront windows, along with a cheeky “Press for Positivity” pretend button. It’s perfect for 2022 vibes. Love it!

I am positive the new year will bring joy to everyone around the world. To celebrate these uplifting vibes, I am wearing my periwinkle sweater, in the color of 2022 “Very Peri” of course. I have decided this is my good luck sweater for the new year. It will bring positive events, vibes, and good things. Love!

This is the California Casual look I wore to visit with my friend Dawn from Fashion Should Be Fun at Santana Row over the holiday break. We enjoyed a light brunch at Cocola, talked our heads off, walked around, and of course-took pictures of our outfits. We are bloggers after all. haha

cocola croissant sandwich santana row lunch

Dawn enjoyed a croissant and cappuccino, and I enjoyed a croissant sandwich with tomato, mozzarella, and basil paired with house coffee. Yum! It was perfect for a cold, wintery morning before the rain started.

If you have been following along, you know I have been having foot pain from an injury. I was able to walk around, pain-free, in these lug sole boots the entire time. Plus, my foot was fine the rest of the day. Love that! There is nothing better than an on-trend pair of shoes which also provide support and comfort. Perfection.

Shop my casual periwinkle sweater and outfit online:

Are you excited for 2022, and feeling positive about the new year?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

winter street style california casual
california casual winter street style san jose periwnkle sweater

Goodbye 2021 and Hello 2022

 in General Fashion  tagged 2021 year in review / happy new year by
goodbye 2021 and hello 2022

The year 2021 is coming to a close, and what a year it was! Things reopened, yet life wasn’t quite what it was back in 2019; did any of us think we would long for 2019? Ugh, well, I digress. . .

As 2021 comes to an end, let’s celebrate what is behind is, and what we have to look forward to in 2022.

Goodbye 2021

Yellow and grey: The mixture of happy yellow and depressing grey is so last year. Thank goodness this oxymoron of a color combo is done.

Loud logo handbags: Stop advertising your faux designer bag from the swap meet. The louder the logo, the faker it looks. Logo bags should be sold or stored in the back of your closet. If you had a weak moment, and purchased a fake one, destroy it. Nobody wants that.

Crazy fingernails: Those long, overdone nails were never really in. Stop trying to make them happen, they aren’t going to happen.

Ugly comfort sandals: These are so done. Donate your wannabe comfort shoes and invest in real comfort shoes or add orthotics to your insole. Ugly shoes are so last year.

Hello 2022

Very peri: Loving this pretty purple-blue hue! Look for shades of purple and blue in 2022, as well as all the colors of the rainbow. It will be a happy and bright year! Love!

Classic handbags continue: Look for hobos, micro-mini bags, top handle satchels, pouch bags, and small tote bags. Handbags are chic in 2022, and they offer clean lines. Love that!

Clean nails: Simple manicures and shorter nail lengths are hotter than hot this new year as we all need hands that function. Plus, understated yet colorful is in.

Beautiful footwear: Look for chic shoes, simple designs, and authentic styles. If you want a Birkenstock look, buy the actual Birkenstocks, not the wannabe pair. Also, if you need some support, add insoles to your shoes. You can get custom insoles from your doctor. Everything fabulous is comfortable too.

Well, that’s it. The list is short this year because 2021 was a move towards classic and chic dressing. As we move into 2022, we will see more classic and chic dressing combined with cheery colors and happy combinations. Cheers to the new year!

Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous new year!

XOXO
Cathy