July handbag capsule 2023

July handbag capsule from top left: pink tote (old, also love this one) / turquoise tote / green woven handbag / black handbag / medium brown cross body /

Welcome to my revamped handbag capsule wardrobe! Although I have been assembling a seasonal capsule wardrobe on the blog for the past few years, I am finding my handbags change more on a monthly basis versus a seasonal basis. Therefore, it only seems natural to talk about my handbag capsule by the month instead of the season.

July is a month filled with staycation trips, visiting friends, the beach, and the Barbie movie. Yes! The Barbie movie! This brings me to the pink tote featured in the photo above. I pulled this tote out from my closet. It is a classic medium tote, in a sweet pink hue. Happy Barbie summer!

So, if you are excited for the Barbie movie to premiere later in July, then you will want to pull out your pink handbag from the back of your closet and put it into rotation. Don’t own a pink bag? That’s OK, this is a great time to invest in one! Look for a classic design which will transcend trends, that way, when you are in a pink mood, the bag will be easy to pull out of your closet and wear. Love that! Here are a few fabulous pink bags to help you rock the Barbiecore trend and also add a pink investment bag to your collection.

A good tote is also important when it comes to July. This month is filled with summer day trips and warm weather, so a tote is a must to fit extras such as sunscreen and a hat.

In addition to a carry-all, I love smaller, cross body bags to carry my essentials. My classic go-to black, brown, and green bags are in the mix this month. These are the bags I reach for everyday. The exact color depends on my outfit and mood. Loving these three little bags!

So, there it is! My July handbag capsule, which is more current than my seasonal handbag capsules. I hope you like this new format on the blog!

Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to invest in a pink bag!

XOXO
Cathy

Sanborn Park hiking trails

sanborn park hiking trails
sanborn park hiking trails
sanborn park hiking trails

Sanborn Park is a beautiful county park in Santa Clara County which offers hiking trails, camping, and more. It is easy to find right off highway 9 just a few minutes past downtown Saratoga, aka “The Village of Saratoga.”

We have been camping and hiking at Sanborn over the years, but I realized I never shared this beautiful park with you! Shame on me! If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, or traveling here and love a good hike, I highly recommend checking out Sanborn Park!

The park offers several hiking trails at varying abilities. It can get steep, so only bring small children if you know they can handle it. The parking lot fee is nominal, and there is also limited free parking along Sanborn Road which fills up before 9am. If you park in the lot, you can keep a cooler in the back of your car and enjoy a fun picnic in the picnic area after your hike. I feel like that is worth the small fee!

If a picnic isn’t your thing, you can drive a few minutes back into Saratoga and enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants in town.

The trails at Sanborn Park are quiet and peaceful. If you are looking for a hike which is filled with nature, but isn’t too far away from civilization, this is the perfect spot. You can get away from it all in just a few minutes. Love that!

You can learn more about Sanborn County Park online at their website.

Things you might need on your hike:

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

sanborn park hiking trails