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Hobo bags for 2021

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Hobo bags from top left: YSL hobo bag / woven bag (popular IT bag) / small convertible shoulder bag (popular IT bag under $300) / slouchy hobo bag (under $300) / hot IT bag / Tory Burch hobo bag (under $500) /

The hobo bag is back! Yes, I am serious! I know, I know, for the past few years I have been telling you that hobo bags are coming back; but seriously, they are finally here! This is an important handbag trend for 2021, and well into the next few years.

Hobo bags slowly began to re-emerge as a handbag trend a few years ago when designers began to take inspiration from the 1990s. Everyone in the 1990s owned a black hobo bag; big or small. As the new millennium came in, hobos bags continued for a few more years, even presenting themselves as extremely oversized. Watch out for that on the runways in the next couple seasons. But I digress. . .

Last year, we started with the Coach Swinger, a classic from the 1990s, and the new Prada Cleo. These structured hobo bags offered a retro vibe, and took us back to the end of the grunge era when minimalism was king, and hobo bags rested upon our shoulders.

Fast forward to 2021, and designers are giving us classic and chic renditions of the hobo bag. These modern hobo bags could easily have been pulled from the archives of designers in the ’90’s. They are chic, simple, and timeless. Love!

If you still have your favorite hobo bag from 20-30 years ago, pull it out of the back of your closet and rock it! If not, it’s time to invest in a new bag! There are small hobos, micro hobos, medium hobos, and large hobos. Pick the size that works for your life. You can also be like me, and invest in more than one! Why not? This is a classic style you can wear even when it’s not on the runway.

As you know, I love the Coach Swinger and the Prada Cleo, but I do have my eyes on a slouchier style too. One can never own enough handbags I always say!

Which type of hobo do you like? Are you a structured hobo fan? Do you prefer a soft and slouchy hobo? Are you like me, and want both?

Thanks for stopping by, and happy hobo shopping!

XOXO
Cathy

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BAF Weekly IT List and 4th of July sales 2021

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: black eyelet sleeve top / beach tote (under $100) / summer nail polish: sparkling brown, sparkling pink / sunglasses (limited edition) / popular IT bag (under $300) / espadrilles (on major sale!) / straw tote bag (IT bag under $500) /

Happy 4th of July! In addition to the IT list this week, there are some amazing sales to look forward to; and to shop!

First off, let’s chat about the IT list! Summer tops, such as this cute black one with eyelet sleeves, are hot right now. This one can be worn with shorts, skirts, and jeans. Love that!

Of course, IT bags are always hot. Straw totes, beach bags, and this hot IT bag in black, are also flying off the shelves. In addition to IT bags, summer nail polish, espadrilles, and fabulous sunglasses are hotter than hot right now. Love!

Now, let’s get to the fun part, the 4th of July weekend sales and summer sales! Yay!

Here are a few of my favorite sales happening right now:

adidas: You know I am a huge adidas fan, so I wanted to share with you this amazing deal! Starting today, and lasting through July 6, 2021, you can use coupon code JULY to save 30% off site-wide on your purchase. This is a great time to stock up on athleisure and fitness clothing, as well as sneakers and any gear you need. I’m already shopping! I purchased a new pair of sneakers and am currently picking out a few workout outfits. Shop this deal at adidas.com.

Neiman Marcus: Ooooh-la-la! Who doesn’t want a deal on designer duds? I know I do! Today only! Earn a gift card with purchase of $250 or more. Fall is around the corner, so that gift card will come in very handy!! Check out this deal at NeimanMarcus.com.

Coach: New styles have been added to the sale department, and many of them offer clean, classic lines. You can save up to 50% off! Check out everything new at Coach.com.

Well, those are my favorite sales! Stay tuned! There will be more sales coming up later in July, as well as the annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale which features pre-fall merchandise. You can preview the sale July 6. I’ll let you know my favorite items from the sale when the preview opens up!

Thanks for stopping by, and Happy 4th of July!

XOXO
Cathy

Dressy summer outfit and chain pouch

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wearing: sunglasses / hoop earrings (on major sale!) / summer lipstick / knit top / prairie skirt / chain pouch / pre-fall nail polish / wedges espadrilles (under $100) /

It is so nice to be able to wear a dressy summer outfit and have someplace to go! I cannot believe how amazing it is that life is getting back to normal. After the year-long shutdown, it is so nice to be able to put on a dressy summer outfit, meet up with a friend, and freely walk around and have fun! I will never take that for granted again!

Last week, I put on this dressy summer outfit which consists of this soft prairie skirt, and knit top. Since it’s a summer knit top, the top itself is actually fairly cool, and easy to wear on a warm summer day. Love that!

We met at Santana Row, and ate lunch at Meso Mediterranean. The restaurant has been there for years, but this was the first time we had eaten there. It was so good!! I highly recommend the hummus with the mushroom add-on. It’s amazing! If you love mushrooms like I do, you will love how they cooked these. I’m addicted!

In addition to a delicious lunch, Dawn and I wandered around and popped into a few shops. We started to see a tiny bit of fall starting to creep into stores. Well, that was fast! While I have already dipped into some pre-fall nail polish, I am not sure I am ready for actual fall clothing and accessories yet. Of course, give me a couple of weeks, and I may warm up to the idea. After all, July is when fall normally hits the stores in full force! Can you believe July is in a couple days? Where has this year gone? I feel like it is flying by! But I digress. . .

Santana Row was booming with people walking around, eating out, and shopping. It was so nice to see it crowded and filled with people. I love seeing normal life return to Santa Clara County! It was also freeing to be able to walk into stores without a mask, and see people’s smiles. I really missed seeing smiles! I pray we don’t have another mask mandate in my lifetime. While it didn’t bother me at the time, once we shed the masks, I realized how much I missed seeing people’s faces, and especially their smiles!

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What have you been enjoying as things open up and return to normal?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

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