Yayoi Kusama at SFMOMA

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wearing: earrings / pink sweater (old, also love this one) / parka / black belt / beige jeans (old, also love this pair) / nail polish / Yayoi Kusama x Louis Vuitton handbag (old, similar bag) / black lug sole boots /

Throughout the years I have incorporated polka dots into my wardrobe. About ten years ago, Yayoi Kusama did her first collaboration with Louis Vuitton, and this is when I discovered her work. Kusama is a pop artist from the 1960s whose work is in the same genre as Andy Warhol and the like. She works in bright hues and polka dots.

Kusama’s work is inspired by her hallucinations and life experiences. She brings them to life through sculptures and mirrored experiences, as well as through performance art and other forms. I am taken by her pumpkins, although her flowers are fabulous too. All of her work has some form of dots, or polka dots.

The SFMOMA in San Francisco currently has an exhibit which features two of her experience rooms and a large pumpkin sculpture. If you love modern art, and you enjoy Kusama’s work, I highly recommend stopping into the SFMOMA and checking out the exhibit. It is amazing, and I am so happy I went with my family!

You can learn more at SFMOMA’s website at SFMOMA.org. Tickets are required for the Yayoi Kusama exhibit, and they go quickly! So act fast.

Of course, I wore my Yayoi Kusama x Louis Vuitton handbag which I purchased ten years ago during the first collab Kusama had with LV. I mean, I had to blend in!

While the handbags can be found on the secondary market now, you can still find other polka dot handbags for a fraction of the price. I linked up a couple cute ones below.

Do you love Yayoi Kusama’s work too? I hope you attend the exhibit and enjoy it!

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO
Cathy

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BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: foundation powder / Chanel nail polish / silver hoops / black shoulder bag / golden hoops / foundation brush / green handbag / silver bracelet / black belt / caramel top handle bag / small tote bag / black trousers /

Happy New Year! Welcome to the first BAF IT List of 2024! Yay! As we move into the new year, we are seeing a continuation of investment dressing and a trend towards beauty products with healthier ingredients. Which brings me to-stay tuned! I have a review coming up of this fabulous foundation powder from Chanel which uses healthier ingredients than the majority of its counterparts on the market. Love that!

If you haven’t already, this year is the year to invest in a beautiful handbag made from high quality materials with expert craftsmanship. Look for bags without logos or very small branding you need to be up close to see. This is the time for your bag to speak for itself, not shout at the world.

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What are you loving, and investing in, as we move into the new year?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Handbag wish list 2024

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Handbag wish list from top left: dark brown shoulder bag / black hobo bag / doctor bag (Coach runway, not in stores yet) / small tote bag / large satchel / dark green tote /

So many beautiful bags! My handbag wish list is long, as always! haha So, I narrowed it down to the top six I would like to see added to my wardrobe in 2024. Let’s see if I can do it! ha!

I am looking at the bags on my handbag wish list and thinking they look like fall colors, but the doctor bag is actually a spring handbag. The dark green tote is a beautiful shade of green, but if a softer color comes in for spring, I might invest in a different hue. I just love the tote bag itself; I am not too picky about color.

See that beautiful, light beige satchel? It’s actually large, soft and floppy. It sells out quickly so I am not sure I will get my hands on one, but right now I am admiring it in photographs. If you snap one up, let me know! It’s gorgeous!

You may have noticed, I have been eyeing this small, black tote bag for quite some time. Hopefully I can snag one soon! Of course, this brown shoulder bag and this black hobo are also calling my name. So, choosing is hard! Which would you pick up first?

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As we move into the new year, handbag trends are about the same. We are looking at investment handbags, no loud logos, high quality materials and craftsmanship, and timeless style. I am all about investment dressing! Love it!

What is on your handbag wish list as we move into the new year?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy