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Holiday gift ideas for her 2024

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Holiday gifts for her from top left: golden earrings / Love tee (local designer) / black handbag / holiday nail polish / skin care gift set (under $50) / lipstick gift set /

It is that time of year when we start making our list and checking it twice! This year, I am excited to gift my girls’ handbags, nail polish, beauty gift sets, cute tee’s, jewelry and more! Love!

These cute graphic tees are designed by a local designer and make the perfect holiday gifts! They can be wrapped up in a box under the Christmas tree or rolled into a stocking. Either way, she will love receiving a fun, graphic tee she can wear all long!

Of course, handbags always make fabulous holiday gifts! This one is extremely popular right now and is available in multiple colors. It offers the hot east/west satchel silhouette and the IT bag, anonymous vibe. Plus, it’s under $500. Love that!

Who doesn’t love a beauty gift set? I know I do! This skin care gift set is the current IT cream, and this lipstick set has fun colors in addition to neutrals. She will love them all!

How cool are these earrings? They are crafted by one of my favorite jewelry designers. Definitely on my Christmas wish list, hint hint-is my husband reading this?

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This is a great time of year to shop. Thanksgiving is late this year, so this means the shopping time between Thanksgiving and Christmas will be shorter than usual. I am a firm believer in finishing holiday shopping before Thanksgiving. This leaves the holiday season relaxing and fun. Love that!

Stay tuned for more gift ideas and holiday coverage.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Fall 2024 handbags under $1000

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fall 2024 handbags under $1000

Fall 2024 handbags under $1000 from top left: moon shaped bag / hobo handbag / boxy tote bag / east/west satchel / suede tote / bucket tote /

There are so many beautiful handbags this fall season which are priced well under $1000, there really is no reason to break the bank in order to get your hands on a fabulous bag. Love that!

This fall season, handbags are being shown in traditional autumn hues such as chocolate brown, shades of brown, olive, dark shades of red, black (of course!), and medium neutral hues. This allows us to invest in a beautiful handbag which will be relevant in any fall season as well as year round; depending on the neutral color trends of the moment. I love these fall colors!

In addition to color trends, fall handbags are soft, logo-less, and can be any size. If you are a minimalist, a small or mini handbag will work for you. If you enjoy carrying everything including the kitchen sink, a bucket bag, tote or oversized bag will work perfectly. There is a size for everyone. Love that!

When it comes to silhouette, fall 2024 handbags offer varieties of styles. The hobo is still going strong as well as the east/west satchel, north/south tote, and moon shaped bags. In addition, the boxy tote and soft version of a work tote are also hot for fall. When in doubt, think soft and squishy.

Thankfully there are tons of affordable handbags available right now which are priced well under $1000 and fit perfectly into the fall trends. Love! I showcased my favorite fall 2024 handbag under $1000 in the collage above. Here are even more handbags under $100 for fall 2024 to love:

Which handbag is your favorite?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

How to shop your closet for fall 2024

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wearing: turtleneck sweater / flare jeans (old, love these wide leg jeans) / G belt (old, also love this belt) / caramel handbag (current version here) / hoop earrings / suede boots (old, also love these) /

It is time to start shopping for the fall season! But, before spending money on all those shiny new things at the store, let’s dive into our archives and find items which can have a new life this fall season. Your bank account will thank you.

The fall 2024 season is a continuation of chic dressing. Your logo items can stay stored in the back of your closet for later use. Right now, pull forward solid-colored sweaters, striped sweaters, polo style necklines or “Golf Shirts,” and neutral hues.

When it comes to denim, these pants are our seasonal workhorses. Your skinny jeans can stay stored. The fall 2024 season is about the classic cut and wide leg denim. Flares are OK, but classic and wide leg is where it’s at.

Despite logo’s being a no-no, the Gucci GG belt is making a resurgence. I am not sure why, but hey, let’s pull those back out and rock them! I sold mine, and now I have a few regrets. Haha. That being said, I wouldn’t buy one just yet, if you have it great, if not, continue to rock your logo-less belt.

Handbags are continuing to be anonymous. Keep wearing your timeless bags. In addition, bags from the early 2000’s are making a mini-resurgence once again. If you have them stored in the back of your closet, great, pull them out. If not, I wouldn’t invest in a brand new re-make of a once famous IT bag. If you have always loved a bag from twenty years ago, look for it on the vintage or resale market. I wouldn’t spend top dollar for a re-make. This will be a fleeting trend and these bags will end up in storage again next year.

Wondering which handbag silhouettes are hot for fall 2024? Look for slouchy hobos and totes as well as east/west silhouettes. Love them!

Unknown designers are hot. There have been so many scandals lately with some of the most iconic designer brands, fashionistas everywhere are gravitating towards new, emerging designers and unknown brands. Look for style, quality, and wearable colors. This is the time to invest in quality not someone’s brand name.

Here are some of my favorite anonymous handbags, in case you don’t have one in your closet:

Let’s talk shoes! Western boots are still hot, so pull them back out and rock them with your favorite dresses, skirts, and denim. In addition, the Mary Jane is hot; as well as ballet flats, and flats in general. Ankle breaking heels are not hot. When it comes to sneakers, we are in transition. Look for styles and colors which fit into your wardrobe, there isn’t an IT sneaker right now. So, pull your favorite street sneakers out of your closet and rock them this fall. Do they need a refresher? Check out my post about cleaning white sneakers.

Jewelry is still chic. Again, keep your logo baubles in the jewelry box and wear timeless jewelry. Look for your favorite pieces in your jewelry box and rock them this fall. There is no need to buy jewelry this season unless you have a hole in your wardrobe. I recommend investing in beautiful jewelry from Louis Hill or affordable, fun jewelry from Kendra Scott.

Well, those are the things to pull out of your closet for the upcoming fall season. After you shop your closet, you can make your fall shopping list. I bet you just saved a ton of money shopping your closet! I know I did! Love that!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy shopping!

XOXO
Cathy