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Pismo Beach day 2

 in General Fashion / Travel  tagged hiking / outfits / Pismo Beach / summer 2021 / travel style / vacation outfits by
  • Pismo Beach sign near the pier

wearing: sunglasses / lipstick / earrings / puff sleeve tee (under $50) / cross body bag / bracelets / fall nail polish / linen joggers / espadrille mules /

On our second day in Pismo Beach, we decided to check out Cal Poly and their famous hiking trail known as the Architecture Graveyard. We woke up early, grabbed breakfast, and then by 8:30am, we were in our car heading up to Cal Poly; which my oldest daughter was excited about since it is one of twenty schools she is interested in attending next year. I am pretty sure we cannot visit them all, but I digress. . .

Poly Canyon Trail aka Architecture Graveyard Cal Poly

  • Entrance to Cal Poly Canyon
  • Description of work on trail
  • Architectural artwork
  • Example of bathroom
  • Information placard
  • Building on trail
  • Me on the Cal Poly campus ready to hike

wearing: sunglasses / workout tee / fall nail polish / cardigan / cross body bag / wide leg leggings (old, also love this pair) / hiking boots (old, also love these) /

The Architecture Graveyard is located on the Poly Canyon Trail. This trail begins as a service road, and roughly one mile in, you will find the entrance to the College of Architecture and Environmental Design’s trail.

This trail features work by Architecture and Engineering students which dates back to the 1960s. It’s interesting to see how architecture has changed from mid-century modern to now. One thing we found disappointing was the amount of graffiti and vandalism on many of the projects. It’s sad that people would come in and harm projects students created. Despite the vandalism, we could still picture the original intent of the projects, many of which would translate extremely well into real life. Of course, some are merely artistic.

Hiking on this trail was fantastic with the kids. They were having fun checking out the works, and didn’t notice how much hiking they actually did! Our round trip hike was well over two miles; much more then I get my kids to hike on a regular hiking trail. Love that! I highly recommend checking out this trail if you visit the area.

Downtown San Luis Obispo

  • Asian Chicken Salad at Firestone Grill
  • Inside the mission

After our hike, we were hungry! We headed over to Downtown San Luis Obispo and to Firestone Grill for lunch. This restaurant was recommended by the valet at our hotel, Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach. He steered us in the right direction! They had delicious lunch options which were all generous in size. The side of fries alone could feed a family of five! We were very full after lunch. I highly recommend checking this place out when you are in SLO. It’s delicious and reasonably priced. Love!

With our bellies full, we took a short walk around downtown, and then did a self-guided tour around the mission; which is beautiful. I recommend checking out this important part of California history if you visit SLO.

When we were done touring downtown, we headed back to Pismo Beach, and rested for a short bit in our hotel. Then, we headed downstairs for dinner at the Somerset Grill in our hotel, which was delicious! I enjoyed a salmon dinner with lentils and mushrooms. Yum!

  • Salmon dinner at Somerset Grill, Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach

After dinner, we walked around the beach and pier. We discovered there was a height ruler on the edge of the “P” of the Pismo Beach sign by the pier. We had fun seeing our heights with shoes on. I love how shoes add a couple inches. We all felt so tall! haha

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Day 2 in Pismo Beach was a great day! We got some exercise, checked out a college, and relaxed by the beach. Love!

Stay tuned for more coverage from Pismo!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

  • Ruler on the edge of the Pismo Sign by the pier. I’m taller with shoes on! Love that!

BAF Weekly IT List

 in General Fashion / Shopping  tagged baf weekly it list / fall 2021 by
fall 2021 street style trends

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: black puff sleeve top (on major sale) / fall nail polish: Dior, light grey, brown / chain pouch (hot IT bag) / light blue sweater (on major sale!) / ’90’s style hobo (hot IT bag) / chain detail booties (on sale under $100) / grey satchel /

It’s starting to look a like like fall! At least, inside the stores, and on retail websites, it looks like fall! Outside, well, that’s a different story. Despite all these new mask mandates, I am hopeful that the fall season will be business as usual around here!

That being said, I think you are excited about fall too! Not just for the cooler temperatures, but for the prospect of attending a football game, watching kids trick or treat, and everything else we love about the fall season. I know I am looking forward to these fall activities we missed out on last year!

Since fall is highly anticipated, it’s no wonder fall merchandise is flying off store shelves! Fall nail polish is hotter than hot, and these dark neutrals are highly on trend. Puff sleeves and chain details are huge for the autumn season, as well as slouchy handbags and structured ‘90’s hobos. Since it’s too warm to wear coats and heavy clothing, we can all add a little fall to our wardrobes right now through handbags, nail polish, and puff sleeves! Love that!

Looking for some deals on basics for fall? The Nordstrom sale is going on until August 8, 2021. Then, prices go back to regular retail. If you have been eyeing something, snap it up now! You can check out my favorites from the sale here.

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What are you excited about for fall?

Stay tuned! My recent road trip to Pismo Beach will hit the blog next week, as well as fall trend coverage.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Chain details for fall

 in General Fashion / Trends  tagged casual style / fall 2021 / outfits by
chain details fall 2021

Wearing: sunglasses / lipstick / white puff sleeve tee (under $50) / fall nail polish / IT bag with chain detail / snake buckle belt / fall jeans (under $100) / fall chain detail booties (currently on sale under $100) /

Chain chain chain! Do you hear the song going through your head? I sure do! As you already know, chains are everywhere! They were a hot spring/summer trend, and chains are blowing up for fall! We are seeing them all over everything! If you haven’t already invested in a chain detail item for right now, what are you waiting for?

As you know, there isn’t anything new or groundbreaking about chains. Chanel has been doing them forever, and designers everywhere have been trying to make chains their own for decades. That being said, Chanel will always be the Queen of chains. Of course, this doesn’t mean you have to rock the chain trend with an item from Chanel. After all, very few can afford a closet full of Chanel! Thankfully brands from all price points have made beautiful clothing and accessories with chain details, so all of us can rock this trend. Love!

I always eye a good IT bag, and Bottega Veneta’s chain pouch caught my eye, and gave me many sleepless nights until I pulled the trigger, and invested in one. I chose dark brown because it’s neutral, and I own too many black bags already. Although, can anyone really own too many black bags? Seriously, I don’t think that is possible. I expect more black bags in my future, but I digress. . .

You don’t have to indulge in the chain pouch to rock the chain trend. These fabulous and comfy booties are currently on sale for under $100. The price will go up in the middle of August, they are a fall item. So, if you love them too, snap up a pair while the price is good. I have already done a lot of walking in my pair, and my feet have been very happy. Love them!

Chains are popping up for fall on more than just shoes and handbags. Expect to find chain details on clothing and jewelry too. This is a chic and fun trend for the fall season which is bound to continue into 2022. Love that!

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What do you think of the chain trend for fall? Do you plan to rock it? If so, which wardrobe pieces do you plan to wear the chain trend?

Thanks for stopping by! Stay tuned for more fall trends this month!

XOXO
Cathy