BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: turtleneck sweater / frosted lipstick / Chanel nail polish / Dior nail polish / chocolate brown sweater / caramel top handle bag / black shoulder bag / black Mary Janes / golden hoops / fall boots / small hobo bag / east/west satchel / north/south tote /

The anonymous handbag is still going strong. I have to admit, I am not surprised. A beautiful handbag which does not flash a logo is timeless and easy to wear. We can all feel guilt-free investing in a handbag which showcases its beautiful leather and craftsmanship instead of flaunting a logo. Additionally, when a bag is all about beauty and not name, we are not paying to flaunt a name. Love that!

I have been watching what people carry on the streets of Silicon Valley. The brands and designers favored here in the Bay Area include Loewe, Coach, Mansur Gavriel, Mulberry, Toteme, The Row, and Polene. I love seeing these beautiful bags on the street because they showcase style and craftsmanship, not brand.

Despite the heat, we are all falling for fall! Darker nail polish as well as traditional fall colors are hot right now; in addition to the anonymous handbag. People are stocking on up cozy sweaters, and wide leg pants too. We all know cooler temperatures are around the corner! Maybe if I drink more Pumpkin Spice latte’s the weather will cool down. Trying.

What are you stocking up on for the fall season? Are you excited to leave the hot summer behind you?

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XOXO
Cathy

Spring summer 2025 color trends from Pantone at NYFW

spring summer 2025 color trends from Pantone at NYFW new york fashion week

Spring/Summer 2025 color trends from Pantone at New York Fashion Week / color swatches C/O Pantone /

New York Fashion Week is here, and so are the upcoming trends for the spring/summer 2025 season. Love! This means we have a whole new color palette to fall in love with. Thankfully Pantone has released their seasonal color trend report from the runways of New York Fashion Week. These are the top ten colors designers used from Pantone on their spring/summer 2025 runways, and also the top five neutral hues.

I am loving the shades of blue and green as well as the neutral hues. The overall palette offers soft versions of traditional spring and summer hues, which I love. Even the neutral colors have nods of blue in them, love that!

What do you think of the spring/summer 2025 color trends from the New York Fashion Week runways?

You can read the entire press release from Pantone online at Pantone.com.

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XOXO
Cathy

Coach Brooklyn 23 review

coach brooklyn 23 review

Pictured: Coach Brooklyn 23 in Dark Ruby /

The Coach Brooklyn 23 is a small or mini version of Coach’s line of Brooklyn hobo bags, which is offered in multiple sizes. I chose the 23 because I wanted something that would fit my everyday essentials and nothing more. I don’t really carry that many things around with me.

I have been looking for a fall red handbag to add to my collection. My criteria for a fall red handbag included clean lines, a simple silhouette and something not too trendy so that I could consider it an investment bag for the fall season every year. I chose the Coach Brooklyn 23 because it fit my criteria for a fall red bag and the price was unbelievable!

Yes, this cute little Coach bag is priced well under $300. How could I resist? The silhouette is clean, and the Dark Ruby is a beautiful shade of dark red for the fall season.

The interior offers one pocket which is great for small items or keeping receipts neat and tidy. I can fit my wallet, lipstick, keys, and phone inside the bag with room to spare. So, despite the small size, the Coach Brooklyn 23 offers ample space for everyday purse essentials.

The bag also comes with a detachable chain strap which is made to be worn cross body. This is great for running errands or anytime you want to be hands free. I prefer the bag without the strap, but it is nice to know the strap is there if I need it.

I plan on wearing this cute little bag often this fall season. The color is amazing, and the size is perfect for my lifestyle.

What do you think of this small version of the Coach Brooklyn? Is the size right for you?

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XOXO

Cathy