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San Jose Art Walk Tour

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Standing in front of the “Veteran’s Memorial of San Jose” and next to “Untitled” by Kenneth Matsumoto.

wearing: hoop earrings / grey scarf / charcoal cardigan (super soft!) / black long sleeve tee / black belt with snake buckle / holiday nail polish / black handbag / destroyed jeans (under $40) / Gucci platform sneakers /

I love finding local, cultural activities to explore and show my kids. When I heard about the San Jose Art Walk in downtown San Jose, I was excited to learn it was both an opportunity to walk around and get fresh air, as well as explore outdoor art.

The San Jose Art Walk is a public art tour of over forty different art pieces. There is a combination of murals, statues, and more! When I first looked at the map, I thought it would be a one day activity. I was wrong! There is a lot to explore; making this is a great multi-day activity.

There are a few installations which are best seen after dark. We all hopped into the car one evening and following the map, we explored LED light art installations around downtown San Jose. It was really interesting! I don’t have photos to share because we were in the car and I was driving. You will just have to explore the light installations yourself!

The second time we went downtown to explore the art walk, we parked near the Discovery Museum and walked throughout that portion of downtown, up to Cesar Chavez Plaza. This took roughly an hour and a half. We were able to see roughly 25% of the tour. We will definitely have to head back down to see the other portions of the art walk we missed!

From top left: Momotaro / Horizon / Space Dance for Peace 1 / Plumed Serpent /

Each art installation has a placard which describes the piece in more detail than you find on the map. It’s fun to follow the map, and look for each piece. In some cases, it feels like a scavenger hunt as you try to find an installation hidden in a courtyard, or behind a building. It’s a fun activity with the kids!

If you are local to the Bay Area, or you are visiting, this is a fun and free activity you can do! You can be ambitious, and try to see the entire art walk in one day, or you can break it up into different days like we are doing. Either way, it’s a great way to enjoy outdoor art while getting some exercise.

Here is a link to the San Jose Art Walk map-if you can print it out before you go, I highly recommend doing so! SanJoseca.gov.

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Have you gone on the San Jose Art Walk in downtown San Jose? What did you think?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Thomas Fallon Statue 1989

Fringe sweater vest and a pop of pink

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wearing: antique gold hoop earrings / pink scarf (under $100) / black long sleeve tee / black snake buckle belt / black fringe sweater vest / destroyed jeans (under $50) / black handbag / holiday nail polish / antique gold chain bracelet (fits small) / black block heel boots (under $200) /

The weather is finally cooling off, so I pulled out this fringe vest, and this light pink scarf, which are part of my upcoming holiday capsule wardrobe; and I wore them out! I will call this my fall into the holidays look. That works, right?? haha

For the upcoming holiday season, I am more in the mood to rock berry hues with warm clothing, rather my usual red and green Christmas color palette. While Christmas is still the main event for me, I am in a pink, red, and purple mood this year. You will see the vibe when my holiday capsule wardrobe goes live later this week! It is a little delayed this year since I am still waiting for a few pieces to arrive that I ordered over two weeks ago. Apparently the one package I am waiting for, is the only package I have had delayed this year. Go figure!

This fringe sweater vest will be really fun this holiday season. It can be worn over any color long sleeve tee. I plan to wear it mostly with the two tee’s that have not arrived yet, they are burgundy and pink. For Christmas, I can wear it over my red long sleeve tee from last year, and pair it with green earrings. This fringe sweater vest is just the right weight to keep me warm, without being too hot. It’s great to wear indoors or outdoors. I am in love! You will see me in this vest a lot the next couple months!

I wore this fall into the holiday season outfit last week to Valley Fair Mall. Don’t worry, I wore a mask. I only popped it off for the photos while we were outside, and not around any other people.

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Which colors are you in the mood for this holiday season? Are you feeling traditional red and green? Or are you like me, and feeling something different?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

comfortable trendy fall booties

BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top: deep purple holiday nail polish / sparkling gold holiday nail polish / black cork clutch with detachable strap (also avl here) (sustainable and under $150) / grey IT bag / cozy slippers (under $75) /

The BAF Weekly IT List is here! This week we are still loving everything fall, but at the same time, we are starting to think of the sparkling holiday season. Don’t we all need a little sparkle right now? I do! So, without further ado, here is what’s hot this week!

Holiday nail polish is all the rage this week as we start to add a little festive sparkle to our nails. This holiday season, look for Chanel’s golden IT polish, as well as dark purples and classic holiday reds. Stay tuned for my upcoming review of the Diorific holiday nail polish collection!

A small clutch is always useful, especially during the holiday season! This fabulous black clutch is made from cork-yes, cork! It’s sustainable and vegan. Love that! It is also priced under $150, love that too! Plus, it has a detachable chain strap, making it versatile and easy to wear for casual and dressy occasions. It’s also the perfect size for dining out at a restaurant as it fits nicely on your lap. I just got one, so stay tuned for an upcoming review in early November!

This soft and slouchy satchel is the current IT bag of the season; and will definitely remain an IT bag for seasons to come. It’s on my holiday wish list; I just know Santa will place it under the tree for me!

Lastly, it’s starting to cool off outside, which means it is slipper season! These cozy and soft slippers are hot right now. They are great to give yourself, as well as to a special someone on your holiday list. I have a pair, and am currently living in them! Love!

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Have a fabulous weekend, and stay tuned for my upcoming holiday articles in November!

XOXO
Cathy