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Poolside Lori straw tote review

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pictured: Poolside Lori tote bag (customize the embroidery) /

I am not sure how I failed to review my beloved Poolside Lori tote back when I purchased it six years ago! Thankfully I have realized my mistake and am reviewing it now!

You read that right, I purchased this tote six years ago and it still looks fresh and new! The photo at the very bottom was taken in 2019, and the photo above was taken last month. As you can see, the tote still looks fabulous. This is a nod to the high quality of Poolside bags. You know I love a high-quality handbag! This is exactly that! Love!

Straw totes and straw handbags are always hot in the summer months. It makes sense to invest in one you can keep and use year after year. This way, you won’t find yourself purchasing a one season handbag every year. In the long run, investing in a good straw tote will save you money and time. The quality of the Poolside Lori tote is impeccable. The lining is strong and there is a drawstring for securing what’s inside your bag. It is made of a thick linen which can withstand daily use as well as beach days. Since I tend to bring my straw tote to the beach, I have had a lot of sand and sun touching my bag. It is easy to shake out and return to daily use in the city. Love that!

My Poolside Lori tote can fit a lot of essentials. As you can see, even with my wallet, phone, lipstick, keys, sunblock, and a book, there is plenty of room for snacks and other items. This is a nice, roomy tote; perfect for beach days, travel, and more.

The fun part? You can customize your tote bag! Mine says “Jet Set,” but you can have anything you want embroidered on the bag. You can put your name, your initials, or a cute phrase. The color of the embroidery is your choice too!

So, overall, I rate my Poolside Lori tote five out of five stars. Love!

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XOXO

Cathy

straw bags summer 2019

Checking out the new Nintendo store

 in General Fashion  tagged office attire / outfits / san francisco / summer 2025 by

pictured: Nintendo San Francisco store display / outfit details: statement earrings / white peplum top / necklace / summer nail polish / gemstone bracelet / belted tote / black pants / black boots (old, similar here) / Bottom photo: Dumpling Fushion bao /

If you are into eSports and gaming, then you are already aware of the new Nintendo store in San Francisco! Located on Union Square, the new Nintendo San Francisco offers two stories of merch, consoles, and of course, games! Since the store just opened last week, we found ourselves in a line just to enter and shop.

We went on a weekday, since on weekends you need to make an appointment to shop. This meant waiting in a standby line for one hour and twenty minutes. The line wasn’t bad since Nintendo had employees come out and talk to us about games. Plus, the other customers were friendly and there was a sense of community in the line. This made the line feel quite fast!

Once we entered the store, we had thirty minutes to shop. This was the right amount of time for my kids to choose what they wanted and also float around the store to see everything. We had a lot of fun, and my kids left happy. Love that!

I decided to wear my go-to black pants and this fun, white peplum top with a twist. It is perfect for the office as well as other occasions. There’s nothing like a classic white top with black pants. It is always an easy outfit, or shall I say, go-to outfit!

After our shopping adventure, we walked up to Chinatown and tried a restaurant I saw on TikTok. I know it sounds risky, but the place ended up being delicious! We enjoyed dimsum including pork xlb, sticky rice shumai, and the cheese and corn bao’s pictured above. Yum! The restaurant was Dumpling Fushion, and I recommend!

So, if you plan to visit the new Nintendo store, be sure to make a reservation for the weekend, or try going on a weekday; just wear comfy shoes and plan for the line. Have fun with it!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

 in General Fashion  tagged baf weekly it list / summer 2025 by

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: espadrilles / small belted tote / Hermes summer nail polish / Chanel summer nail polish / Dior summer nail polish / caramel top handle bag / Chanel perfume / pink earrings / pink printed skirt / western boots / straw tote (customizable!) / suede bucket bag /

School years are ending, and summer vacations are beginning! This means the summer season is here, even if the calendar still claims it is spring. Our mindset is already summer.

Since summer season is upon us, our style is moving more into shades of pink and warm hues, as well as neutrals. In addition, western styles are gaining momentum as country music gains popularity and blurs the lines into pop music. Get ready for summer music concerts! Western boots, hats and more will be the attire of choice. Love that!

Straw totes are always needed in the summer months. Do you have the perfect one? This fabulous tote bag can be easily customized with initials, a fun quote, your name, a destination, and anything you can think of! Mine says “Jet Set” but you can have them embroider anything you want! Love!

Summer nail polish is here, and we are seeing warm hues, gold, pastels, and of course, lots of pink! If you work in a conservative office environment, you can choose from the many pinks, otherwise, have some fun with an avant-garde color. Love this!

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Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for summer coverage!

XOXO
Cathy