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BAF Weekly IT List

February 26, 2021 in General Fashion / Shopping / Trends tagged baf weekly it list / spring 2021 / winter 2021 by Bay Area Fashionista

spring 2021 trends street style

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: gemstone bracelets (only $25!!) / spring lipstick / spring nail polish / spring puff sleeve top / adidas sneakers (running shoes) / grey satchel / small black handbag (under $300) / black satchel /

Isn’t this spring weather amazing?! I love seeing all the beautiful blossoms on trees and shrubs this time of year. This also inspires me to ensure my wardrobe is ready for spring. Are you inspired too?

Stacking bracelets is a hot trend this year! I love these fabulous gemstone bead bracelets for only $25 each. They are great to stack together, or to mix and match with other bracelets. I love pairing two with a chain bracelet. It looks so chic!

Puff sleeves are hotter than hot right now, so be sure to include them in your spring wardrobe. This puff sleeve top is perfect for spring since it is lightweight yet offers long sleeves; perfect for spring weather in the 60’s and 70’s.

Spring is a great time to get fit outdoors! I love these new running shoes from adidas. They are super supportive and comfortable. Of course, I had to snap them up in grey since it’s the color of 2021. Love!

So many fabulous bags! Classic and retro IT bags are hot this year, as well as soft and slouchy. Be sure your handbag game is on point!

If you live where spring hasn’t sprung yet, you can brighten up your day with spring makeup! Loving this fabulous spring lipstick and spring nail polish.

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What is your favorite item from this week’s IT list?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Spring comfort shoes 2021

February 23, 2021 in Shoes / Trends tagged spring 2021 by Bay Area Fashionista

spring comfort shoes 2021

Spring comfort shoes for 2021 from top left: one buckle slides / furry navy Birkenstocks / white cross strap slides / beige and metallic knot slides / spring Birkenstocks / black woven leather slides (I own these and love them!) /

Have you noticed? Comfort shoes are a hot trend this spring 2021 season. As we start to emerge from our homes, and begin getting back out into the real world, we all need a little bit of comfort. While we want to dress up and get out of our loungewear, it’s hard to lose the comfort aspect we have enjoyed for months. This, coupled with the current 1990s footwear trends, it’s no wonder comfort shoes are hotter than hot right now.

Comfort shoes offer a lot to love. They are obviously comfortable, and they are easy to slip on and off. In addition, they offer style without sacrificing, you guessed it, comfort! Funny how that works!

Comfort shoes aren’t just hot for spring. Designers showed them on the runways at New York Fashion Week for the fall 2021 season too. This means that comfort shoes are a great investment to wear this season, and throughout the entire year. Love that!

So what style of comfort shoe should you invest in? Birkenstocks are the hottest of the hot right now. In fact, the long-time hero of the comfort shoe world has introduced a few new styles to covet this spring season. Even if you have a well-loved pair at home, you might want to take a look at their new styles. They are fabulous.

One trend in comfort shoes to watch for this season is woven leather. You’ll also see a lot of puffy leather, which is in line with the puffy handbag trend. If you like pillows, this is your thing!

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What do you think of spring comfort shoes in 2021? Will you rock this trend?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Fall 2021 trends from the NYFW runways

February 22, 2021 in General Fashion / Trends tagged fall 2021 / new york fashion week / NYFW FW21 / winter 2022 by Bay Area Fashionista

*All Photo credits: IMAXTree 2021

The fall/winter 2021/22 collections from New York Fashion Week have all been presented. While the shows were presented digitally this season, we were still able to feel the overall vibe of the season, and recognize a few stand-out trends to look forward to for the cold weather season later this year.

Fall 2021 has been heavily influenced by the 1970s, 1980s, and mildly by the 1990s. We also saw some 1960s inspiration in the collections. Designers wanted to keep their collections comfortable, yet structured and chic enough for city streets. As consumers emerge from their homes this year, after being quarantined and kept at home for such a long time, people will want to start dressing up. That being said, they will want the comfort their loungewear spoiled them with over the last year. Therefore, designers worked hard to make street-worthy collections which are made more sustainably, and offer comfort.

So, without further ado, here are the standout trends from the fall 2021 NYFW collections!