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Summer 2020 swimwear capsule

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Summer swimwear capsule from top left: straw tote (customize your own saying!) / black swimsuit / blue tie dye swimsuit / hat (old, also love this one) / black flip flops / denim cut-off shorts / grey v-neck tee / gold chain bracelet / bold gold earrings /

Things are starting to open up-a little bit! There are a few beaches near me which now allow us to sit and relax on them. In addition, lap swimming is allowed for fitness at my gym. So for summer 2020, I opted for two one-piece suits so that I can swim laps for fitness, and also use them on the beach. Love utility!

While these suits are one-piece, and can be used for lap swimming, they are also super cute! As a former competition swimmer, I am picky about how a one-piece suit fits because I need to be able to do all four strokes in it, as well as safely do a flip-turn between laps. These two suits fit really well, and they don’t move around on you. So while they look like fashion suits, they can double as lap swimming suits. Love that!

If you are in the same boat as me, where gyms are still closed but lap swimming is open, check out my swim workouts! There are seven workouts to get you on your way to swimming for fitness!

Of course a straw tote is perfect for the beach, and it will complete a swim or beach look. Add a hat to the mix, and your fabulous self has arrived. 😉

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Are you excited to get back in the pool and swim for fitness, and also get back on the beach this summer to relax and enjoy some sun? I know I am! I can’t wait to close my eyes, and listen to the ocean. It’s so calming, and exactly what we all need right now!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Summer 2020 handbag trends

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Summer vacation is here! While many of us will not be traveling too far from our homes this year, we still need a few fabulous handbags for the season. After all, we have to show off our great style while grabbing take-out, doing curbside pick-up, and eating alfresco!

There are a LOT of handbag trends this summer 2020 season. This is great news because it means there is trend for everyone! Love it!

Mini bags/Phone case size bags

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90’s baguette

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Hobo bags-will be hot fall 2020

proenza schouler tote bag

Oversized bags you can fit inside (sling over cross body)

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Photo credit: Bottega Veneta FW20 runway top / Loewe fall/winter 2020 runway. both photos courtesy of IMAXTREE 2020©

Straw bags

Bright colors and metallics

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Soft pouches (oversized soft and slouchy clutch)

Buckets bags (returning trend)

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Chain details on bag or strap

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Buckles on front either around bag or on flap

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My favorite summer 2020 handbag trends are the 90’s baguette, straw bags, bright colors and metallics, soft pouches, and bucket bags. Hobo bags are emerging as a hot trend for fall. They still feel a little old fashion to me, but I will give the trend a try with one from my collection. Over-sized bags, which will be huge this fall, are hard to wear on a daily basis. I always find my things get lost inside! It’s definitely a treasure hunt kind of bag. haha

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What do you think of these handbag trends for the summer 2020 season? Which one will you be rocking?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Starting to reopen

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wearing: bold gold earrings / pink fabric mask (I wore this the entire time, only removed it for a few photos when no-one was around) / black and white top / bucket bag / gold and blue bracelet / gold cuff / gold chain bracelet / black linen joggers / black slide espadrilles /

Things are starting to reopen! My daughter had her 8th grade graduation over live-stream at the end of last week. Since we were not able to take her out to a restaurant with family and celebrate, we picked up take-out food to enjoy at home. This was the first time we picked up take-out since the lockdown. It’s so nice to start to see things reopen here!

Despite things starting to reopen, it is definitely weird out there! We picked up macarons at Cocola, which is located on Santana Row. Most of the shops were boarded up, with restaurants open for take-out only. There was a handful of people taking a walk down Santana Row, with about 90% of people wearing masks. I wish everyone would wear a mask so we can get through this easier! But I digress. . .

It was so nice to actually go to Cocola. We waited in line outside, six feet apart from other people. They allowed one person inside at a time. It was clean, quick, and easy to pick up their delicious macarons for my daughter. She was so excited and happy to enjoy her favorite treat from Cocola as we celebrated her graduation.

Later in the day, we picked up sushi from Sushi Heaven in Saratoga for her celebratory dinner. They had a huge table blocking the restaurant off from the public. It was really well organized. They handed me my order and I paid, all while staying feet apart and wearing masks. This was the first time I didn’t cook dinner since early March! It was so surreal.

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It is really nice to see things starting to reopen around here. I think we are one of the most locked down areas in the country. I see my friends in other states dining out, and going about their business as if nothing happened. I cannot wait until we get there. Until then, we are enjoying the tiny little things that reopen slowly.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

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