General Fashion


Plaid outfit inspiration

Plaid outfit idea from left: turtleneck sweater / chocolate brown suede boots / plaid skirt / pearl earrings / chocolate brown handbag / lipstick / Hermes fragrance / Hermes fall nail polish /

Plaid is back! This classic print is making a comeback right now, so we are starting to see plaid skirts, pants, and more! You can either dive right in with a skirt or go for a more subtle touch with a scarf. Either way, it’s time for plaid to enter the chat.

I have my eye on this plaid maxi skirt for the fall season. It can be paired with a tee on warm fall days, or this cozy turtleneck sweater on cool autumn days. I also love how it looks with fall’s IT neutral, chocolate brown.

What do you think of plaid making a comeback? Will you be wearing it?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy


Taco Bell on the beach

pictured: Cantina Bowl / Pina Colada (no alcohol) / me-windblown wearing: sunglasses / earrings / bracelets / black tee / black handbag / jeans / black loafers / nail polish /

OK, so if you are from the Bay Area, you already know about Taco Bell in Pacifica. This is touted as “the most beautiful Taco Bell in the world.” Apologies, I don’t know the original quote author, if you know, tell me and I will update credit.

The Taco Bell in Pacifica is actually a Taco Bell Cantina and it has a full bar inside! Yes, they serve alcohol if you are interested. In addition, they have a to-go window on the outside of the building so that you can stay sandy and salty from the ocean while indulging in your Taco Bell craving. Love that!

I filed this post under Staycation Bay Area because it really is a destination if you don’t live in Pacifica. You can combine a beach day with Taco Bell. This is also a beautiful and affordable way to have dinner on the beach while watching the sunset. Yes, I have done it, and it is fabulous. Highly recommend!

The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. I love the patio, but we ate inside on this particular occasion because the wind was quite strong. The interior windows are large and allow full view of the beach. So, if you dine inside you can enjoy the beachy vibes.

Since it was a windy day, we enjoyed our lunch inside with a view of the beach and then took a walk along the beach. My hair flew everywhere, hence my hand on my head in the photo above.

This really is a special Taco Bell. You can have an affordable meal at a restaurant on the beach-which is almost unheard of here in the Bay Area. So, I highly recommend a beach day in Pacifica!

Pro tip: Avoid weekends. If you can go on a Tuesday or Wednesday, then finding parking and a table will be a breeze.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy


BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: turtleneck sweater / Chanel nail polish / Dior fall nail polish / Hermes fall nail polish / cardigan sweater / black flats / Chanel fragrance / stud earrings / east/west bag / chocolate brown boots / belted tote / caramel top handle bag /

Happy Labor Day Weekend! I hope you are looking forward to this relaxing, three day weekend where we can enjoy the last bits of summer. As we move towards fall, this is a great time to shop your closet for the fall season and clear out items you no longer wear or have a need for.

The fall 2025 season is all about timeless chic. The anonymous handbag, dark fall nail polish, shades of mocha, chocolate brown, and soft fabrications such as suede are hotter than hot for the autumn months.

Stay tuned as we dive into the fall season here on the blog!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy