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Holiday gift ideas for the Real Housewives fan

October 28, 2021 in General Fashion / Handbags / Shopping tagged holiday gift guide 2021 / holiday gift ideas / holidays 2021 by Bay Area Fashionista

Holiday gift ideas for the Real Housewives fan from top left: Well, Crystal’s “Ugly Leather Pants” are sold out, but this pair is similar, and they are very cute-on my wish list! / This three-wick candle will light up the room! It is also affordable and long lasting (under $25) / Since most of us will never be able to afford the real and infamous panther ring, we can all enjoy this very affordable version without flying around the world to find it (under $50) / Popular bags with the Real Housewives: studded small tote / classic Dior tote / super trendy fabric tote /

Are you like me? Do you mark your calendar so that you won’t miss a single new episode of The Real Housewives? Or maybe you have a friend like me who is a huge fan of The Real Housewives? In any scenario, this gift guide is tailored towards anyone who loves The Real Housewives.

If Beverly Hills is your guilty pleasure, you might be craving a pair of ugly leather pants. This pair is on my wish list, and I plan on purchasing them soon! They are great for the holidays, and a comfortable alternative to jeans; plus they are dressier. Love them! I am also a huge fan of Crystal’s style. Everything in her closet is gold. I am a fan of Sutton too, although I could never pull off her looks. I am thankful her and Crystal worked it out, and they are now friends. Can’t wait to see them in the next season; which rumour has it, is starting production. Love!

If you have been watching lately, then you know about the shade surrounding the one-wick vs. three-wick candle. This holiday season, why not give out three-wick candles as a luxurious gift? They shed a lot of light, which in turn, could throw some shade across the room. Ha!

Well, I cannot fly around the world seeking a ring that costs as much as a single family home in the mid-west, so this affordable version, which comes in multiple colors, is just the right thing for some shady dinner conversation. I am eyeing the silver version with green eyes. Love!

We all know the Real Housewives own some of the most fabulous IT bags on the planet. While most of us aren’t stocking our closets full of the latest from Hermes, we can indulge in other bags they enjoy rocking on set, and in real life. Here are a few fabulous handbags which have been on recent seasons of Beverly Hills, New Jersey, New York, Atlanta, Potomac, and Dallas.

What are some of your favorite objects from recent Real Housewives episodes?

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Thanks for stopping by, and stay shady.

XOXO
Cathy

Fall 2021 IT bags under $1000

October 25, 2021 in General Fashion / Handbags tagged coach / fall 2021 / mansur gavriel by Bay Area Fashionista

Fall IT bags under $1000 from top left: structured hobo bag / small tote bag (also a spring 2022 bag from the runway) / pouch clutch, large and small / convertible handbag with short strap and cross body strap /

There are so many fabulous handbags to covet this fall season! Thankfully, several of the IT bags, and IT bag styles, can be found for well under $1000. This means we can all afford at least one IT bag; and we can also consider giving an IT bag this holiday season to a handbag fan on our list. Love that!

For 2021, and as we head into 2022, small and medium size bags are what we all need. Structured hobos, pouch clutches, and small totes are the silhouettes of the moment. We will also see a resurgence of the soft hobo very soon; making the hobo style the most important handbag silhouette as we move into the new year. So, if the structured hobo isn’t your thing, you can safely invest in a soft hobo as the style will begin to rise in 2022.

I’m loving the return of the hobo, and pouch clutches are such as a fun style! What is your favorite IT bag trend right now?

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

National Handbag Day 2021

October 10, 2021 in General Fashion / Handbags tagged fall 2021 / national handbag day by Bay Area Fashionista

My current favorite handbags from top: Mansur Gavriel Candy Bag (review here) / Off-White cross body bag / Mansur Gavriel Cloud Clutch in black / Prada Cleo / Bottega Veneta chain pouch in chocolate brown / Coach Swinger in black / Givenchy Antigona (pictured below) /

Happy National Handbag Day 2021! As you know, this is one of my favorite national days, because handbags are so much fun! This year, I thought I would celebrate my current favorites, as well as my long-loved Givenchy Antigona.

Let’s start with the Givenchy! When I went into my photo gallery to find a picture of my Givenchy Antigona, there were a couple of pages of close-up photos. It’s incredible how often I wear this bag. I have to say, my Antigona is a fabulous, workhorse bag. It is extremely strong and durable. I have carried a heavy, DSLR camera around in it, as well as anything my kids have asked me to hold for them over the years. It has gone to many fashion week’s with me, and it has been my go-to bag when I need a roomy handbag for years. I have a black one, and a light blue one. The black bag is the one I reach for the most, but the light blue bag has been a nice alternative over the years. The Antigona is definitely my best handbag purchase-ever; even over my classic Chanel’s!

I also want to celebrate Mansur Gavriel’s new Candy Bag, and current IT bag, the Cloud clutch. These are great handbags which are easy to wear on a daily basis; plus, they are priced under $1000. Love that!

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What are your favorite handbags to celebrate on National Handbag Day 2021?

Thanks for stopping by, and Happy National Handbag Day 2021!

XOXO

Cathy

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