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Fall sweaters for autumn 2020

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fall sweaters 2020

Fall sweaters 2020 from top left: grey turtleneck sweater (under $50) / blue sweater (I own this one and love it! avl in others colors too) / ivory turtleneck sweater (under $40) / grey and off-white turtleneck (under $100) / color block mock-neck turtleneck sweater / soft and cozy cardigan (I own this one too, it’s super soft and cozy-love!)

Sweater weather is finally here! It is amazing how quickly the weather shifted in the past week here in California. We went from 80’s and 90’s temperatures to a cool high 70’s in the daytime, and 50’s and 40’s overnight. Love the cooler temps!

Now that temperatures have finally fallen into fall, we can pull out our sweaters. I love this blue sweater with jeans and loafers. It’s a classic and easy outfit during the fall season. I am also loving this soft cardigan which is great around the house over loungewear, or over a tee and jeans with sneakers, while out and about. I also have my eye on this fabulous color block sweater, and this grey turtleneck sweater. They are fabulous!

Turtleneck sweaters are a huge trend this fall season. It is definitely a style we all need in our closet. There are so many on the market, it’s just a question of which one to invest in! I linked to the ones I think are super cute. I hope you love them too! Which style of sweaters are you loving this fall season?

Shop fall 2020 sweaters online:

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Natural Bridges State Beach sea arch

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Natural Bridges State Beach is a small park in Santa Cruz; just north of the famous boardwalk area. This beach area is a jem if you love both the beach and easy hiking trails. In addition to a clean, sandy beach which is mostly flat and easy to enjoy, there are short trails behind the beach where you can hike before relaxing by the ocean.

In addition to a beautiful beach for relaxing, and hiking trails for a little exercise, there is a very fabulous sea arch! This sea arch is one of three natural bridges left at the beach. Around 1900, there were three arches, the farthest arch collapsed in the early part of the 1900’s. Until 1980, the first arch, which connected the middle arch to the mainland, collapsed in a storm. If you are local, and old enough to remember, you may have seen it! Perhaps it’s in the background of one of your family photos!

Alas, there is only one arch left; so if you are local, or plan to travel to the Santa Cruz area, definitely visit the beach so you can see the beautiful arch in person; before it’s gone too! Unfortunately due to erosion, these sea arches don’t last forever.

So of course, I had to take a touristy photo in front it; just for memories of course 🙂

Our family visited Natural Bridges State Beach over the weekend, and enjoyed a relaxing day by the ocean. We wore sweats, and brought blankets, to stay cozy in the cool, 50 to 60 degree weather. It was a nice day of book reading, and picnicking by the sea.

Sometimes the beach is nice when it’s a cold day; it does not always need to be a sunbathing and swimming type of occasion. Relaxing with the sound of the ocean is a great way to enjoy the coast during the spring and fall months. I love it!

Shop my fall beach day outfit (pants are sold out, linked to similar styles)

Do you enjoy the beach in cooler weather? What are favorite cool weather, beach activities?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top right: dark purple holidays 2020 nail polish (review coming soon!) / fall 2020 nail polish (see review here) / flat iron (under $100!) / classic grey loafers (under $200) / pink scarf (under $100) / limited edition holiday fragrance /

The It list is here! This week we are still loving everything fall, but we are also starting to look ahead to the holiday season; and getting some shopping done early! This fabulous holiday nail polish will sell out fast, so if you like it, I suggest snapping it up now! Chanel’s fall IT nail polish is still going strong, and is a great color for moving into the holiday season if you want to stick with a more classic look on your nails.

Of course, who doesn’t love this fabulous flat iron priced under $100! I own it, and I absolutely adore it! It is gently on my hair, and does a great job straightening it without damaging it. Love!

These classic loafers are super comfortable, and they come in so many pretty color! Classic loafers are hot this year, so if you haven’t snapped up a pair yet, I recommend these. They are affordable and comfortable. Love that!

I am a huge fan of scarves in the fall and winter seasons. This light pink one is perfect for fitting into the emerging pastel trend, as well as offering both a holiday and winter vibe. It also happens to play well with fall’s current deep red trend. Plus, it would make a great gift for the holiday season. Love!

Looking for a holiday gifts yet? This limited edition fragrance by Lancome is divine. I just got a bottle and will doing a review for you soon. So stay tuned! it’s really pretty, and would make a great holiday gift!

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy