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Handbag wish list fall 2023

Fall handbag wish list from top left: black hobo / brown satchel / brown shoulder bag / red handbag / black top handle bag / grey tote / dark green satchel / black slouchy tote /

There are so many fabulous handbags to covet for the fall 2023 season! Of course, I cannot get all of them, but I sure do have a wish list! haha

As you know, there are many handbag trends for the fall 2023 season which are timeless and chic. I love a beautiful investment bag sans logos. All of the handbags on my wish list are impeccably made with top craftsmanship and the highest quality materials. I love handbags which test time and last forever. These all do that!

My wish list offers a fall 2023 color palette as well as reflects the current trends and offers timeless style. I don’t want to invest in a one season handbag! That is a huge waste of money! I want to be able to reach for my handbag for years to come, and investment styles will allow me to do just that.

This fall 2023 season is all about the anonymous handbag in autumn hues. Totes, satchels, lady bags, shoulder bags and hobos are hot for the fall season. I have wanted a grey handbag, a dark green handbag and darker red handbag forever. I am still hunting for a darker red handbag I can fall in love with, but I have my eyes on a grey one and a dark green one! Love! I do have a classic red handbag on my wish list. It is such a pretty style.

How chic is this slouchy black tote? I am obsessed. I feel like I need it in my life. Love it! The dark green handbag is a classic IT bag which has been around for years, and it will be around for many more! The quality is amazing.

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Which handbags are on your wish list for the fall 2023 season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy


Fall wish list 2023

Fall wish list from top left: navy cardigan / brown satchel / black mary jane / black skirt / wide leg jeans / lug sole boot / black loafers /

Fall is hitting store shelves and I have made a modest wish list for the fall 2023 season. My wish list is casual and of course I could end up getting something not on the list. You never know if an event will pop up that I need something new for! haha

Loafers are a fabulous and classic shoe. While I have a pale yellow pair and a beige pair, I don’t own a black pair. How did that happen?? So, this looks like a good season to invest in a timeless pair of loafers, which are black!

I can always use a new pair of jeans. Jeans are a wardrobe staple here in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am always in them! This pair is clean and offers a medium blue hue which can be worn during any season of the year. Love that!

A fun skirt is always in order. This one offers an asymmetrical hemline and is something I would buy it for fashion week; therefore, I need it in my life. haha. It can be dressed up with Mary Janes or styled in a casual manner with those fabulous lug sole boots I am eyeing for the fall and winter seasons. Since it is black, I will get a lot of use out if it!

It is always nice to have a good sweater for fall. Cardigans are on trend for the fall 2023 season, and this one has a pretty pattern. I can wear it over a tank top in mild weather and layered when the weather cools down more. Love it!

My obsession with Mulberry continues, and this beautiful satchel is tops on my handbag wish list. If course, my wish list is long in the handbag department! You will see that later this week . . .

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What is on your wish list for the fall season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy


How to shop your closet for fall 2023

how to shop your closet for fall 2023

pictured: black western style boots /

It is that that time of year again when fall starts hitting store shelves! This means you may have the urge to start stocking up on all the shiny new fall merchandise popping up everywhere. Before you dive right in, make sure you aren’t duplicating what you already own! The first thing you need to shop for fall is your closet!

If you are wondering how to shop your closet for fall 2023, you have come to the right place. Shopping your closet can be just as much fun as shopping in a store. You never know what you might find! So, block your calendar, make sure your air conditioner or fan is hitting your closet and get to work.

The first thing you want to do in your closet is empty out anything you don’t wear. If this seems overwhelming, do it in steps. I also sort my shoes first, then my clothing. This seems to make it easier. If you have any shoes which hurt your feet or you are wondering why in the world you own them, decide if they have resale value or if they should go in the donation pile. Then, start pulling the shoes forward in your closet which are hot right now and in style for the fall season.

What to look for in your closet when it comes to shoes. Western style footwear is still hot, so bring them back out from the back of your closet. Also pull out your Mary Janes, Ballet Flats, Classic Loafers, Lug Sole Boots, Classic Pumps, Street Sneakers, and utility style boots. Everything else can be stored in the back of your closet for a future season.

Now let’s sort clothing! Again, pull out anything that doesn’t fit correctly, or you don’t like anymore. Sort them into a donation pile and resale pile. Then, let’s rotate your closet!

If it seems daunting, go in this order. Start with your denim collection. Rips, tears, and heavy distress are over. Pull forward your wide leg jeans, flare jeans, straight leg jeans, and trouser leg jeans. You can keep your favorite skinny’s but put them at the bottom of the denim pile or store them in the back of your closet. Looser denim styles are still trending for fall 2023. Autumn colors are trending too. If you have shades of brown, black, or burgundy, pull those jeans out too.

Talking about pants, let’s keep going! For your non-denim pants, look for classic cute, straight leg, and wide leg. Again, skinny styles should get stored. Trousers paired with a blouse or sweater are hot for fall both in the workplace and on casual days paired with street sneakers. Pull those styles forward!

Speaking of sweaters and shirts, they are both hot for fall and well into winter. You can wear cropped sweaters, oversized sweaters, cardigans, turtlenecks, all of the above! If you have sweaters which look worn or were discovered by moths, recycle them, otherwise, pull forward your favorite sweaters and rock them this fall. Button down shirts worn loosely and oversized are also hot for fall. Pull those shirts forward too!

Powersuits are still hot. Keep your power suits and keep rocking them this fall!

Also, tweed blazers over jeans are still hot this fall season, so keep those in the front of your closet to wear instead of outerwear when the weather is mild or cool. Love them!

When it comes to outerwear, look for trench coats in your closet, peacoats, and the jackets you wear on the ski slope. Outerwear is being shown in both fun colors and neutrals, so enjoy!

Handbags are staying anonymous and when it comes to size, anything goes. Look for high quality investment bags, hobo bags, shoulder bags, totes, and Lady Bags in your closet. Pull them forward and store your logo bags.

One of the big trends coming up for fall is the pencil skirt. You might have some in the back of your closet, if so, bring them forward! Denim pencil skirts are hot too!

Look for the fall IT colors in your closet as well. In addition to neutrals and black, look for shades of red, green, and pink.

There you have it! Found any holes in your wardrobe? Start your shopping list and stay tuned for my fall 2023 trend report coming up soon!

On my fall wish list:

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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