BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: green stripe top / golden hoops / spring nail polish / blue sweater / silver bracelet / black shoulder bag / neutral mini tote / rose sneakers / green shoulder bag / navy ballet flats / black loafers / yellow pouch / caramel top handle bag /

It is officially spring! Yay! So, there is no excuse to not integrate spring into our wardrobes, despite the cooler temperatures outside. I think the groundhog missed the mark this year! Brrrr!

The easiest way to make our looks reflect spring is with nail polish, handbags, and color. Look for uplifting hues such as green, yellow, pink, red, blue, and orange. These pops of color will instantly bring a cold weather outfit into the spring season, without sacrificing warmth and turning into an ice cube!

As you know, the anonymous handbag continues to reign supreme as well as investment jewelry and timeless footwear. Continue to invest in long-lasting, wardrobe essentials. Stay tuned for more spring coverage!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

National Fragrance Day 2024

From top left: Bond no. 9 Nuits de Noho / Lavanila Pure Vanilla / Lancome La Vie Est Belle / Chanel no 5 / YSL Libre edp / Bond no 9 Chinatown /

Happy National Fragrance Day! Today we celebrate all of our favorite fragrances, but we do not wear them all at once! haha

Today, wear your favorite fragrance and spray on a little extra to leave a bit of a trail behind you when walk. Why not? It is National Fragrance Day after all. Let’s bring back the fragrance trail and show off our fabulous scents! At least for today.

To celebrate National Fragrance Day, I am sharing my current favorites with you. I may also indulge in a new bottle! Since spring just started, it is a great time to choose a new floral scent for the warmer weather. What are your favorite spring scents?

Thanks for stopping by! Of course, I am positive you smell fabulous.

XOXO

Cathy

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

wearing: black parka / statement earrings / black cross body bag / striped tee (sold out, similar here) / black belt / black jeans / spring nail polish / rose sneakers /

Everyone needs to visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island at least once in their lifetime. Seeing the Statue of Liberty up close was a fun activity because we were able to go inside and check out the engineering behind the statue. In addition, the views of New York from the island and the statue are amazing! There is also a history museum which details how the statue was made and the history surrounding this beautiful gift from France.

I wore comfortable, casual clothing because this activity requires a lot of walking, stairs, and wind from the water. I highly recommend dressing comfortably, wearing sneakers and bringing something warm to shield you from the wind.

After visiting the Statue of Liberty, we hopped back onto the ferry and went to Ellis Island. Many of my ancestors came through Ellis Island so it was surreal standing in the same place where their new life in the United States began. In addition, the museum about the island and immigration to the United States is special, informative, and a must-see. How cute are these baby shoes from an Italian Immigrant pictured below!

We really enjoyed spending time on Ellis Island and touring the facility, visiting the museum, and discovering the manifest library which is online. I highly recommend taking your time on Ellis Island in order to ensure you see everything; especially if you had relatives go through the island!

Seeing both islands takes time. I recommend taking one of the first ferries in the morning and planning to spend the day touring both islands. It is a great way to see our history up close and enjoy these important sites!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy