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BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: turtleneck sweater / frosted lipstick / Chanel fall nail polish / Dior fall nail polish / v-neck sweater / top handle handbag / golden hoop earrings / black Mary Janes / small dark red hobo / black satchel / neutral north/south tote / pewter boots / navy ballet flats / black loafers /

Are you loving all the clean and chic handbags this fall season? I know I am! My wish list is a mile long! There are so many beautiful handbags which showcase high quality and craftsmanship sans logos. Love that!

The fall 2024 season is taking us back to traditional autumn hues, simple, timeless styles, and investment dressing. This classic vibe is definitely my jam. I cannot wait for cooler temperatures so I can live in cozy sweaters, clean footwear, and carry my new dark red hobo. I am feelin’ fall! After all, the Pumpkin Spice Latte is here, supermarkets are stocking pumpkin spice cereals, I have a fall candle on my kitchen counter, and the vibes are everywhere. With the exception of the weather; this heat wave is not a fall vibe. It really needs to end!

As we all dream of fall, we can keep investing in timeless handbags, chic footwear, and cozy sweaters. In order to feel fall right now, fall nail polish is perfect for any weather Mother Nature throws at us! Love that!

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What are investing in this fall season?

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XOXO

Cathy

Handbag capsule wardrobe fall 2024

Fall 2024 handbag capsule wardrobe from top left: caramel top handle bag / black shoulder bag / dark red small hobo / black hobo bag / east/west satchel / neutral small tote /

I love the fact that beautiful, high-quality handbags are still important in fashion and street style. Logo bags are still being stored in the back our closets, so this fall season, we get to wear handbags we love with small brand emblems or no logo at all. Love that!

Handbags for the fall 2024 season include hobo handbags, small totes, east/west bags, north/south totes (I have one on my wish list), and classic shoulder bags. Doctor bags are making a comeback too. Lastly, we are also seeing an emergence of box totes in varying sizes. I have one on my wish list too!

In addition to silhouettes, neutral hues, black, shades of dark red including burgundy, and olive green are hot for fall. We are also seeing more suede this season, but for me, I would ruin a suede bag on day one. I just know I would spill something on it or set it down somewhere. If you think you can wear suede incident-free, go for it! For me, I plan to stick to regular leather.

So, this fall season, these are the bags from my collection I plan to have on regular rotation. I also hope to add two more, a north/south tote and a small boxy tote.

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Which bags are planning to keep on rotation this fall season?

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XOXO
Cathy

Fall shoe capsule wardrobe 2024

Fall 2024 shoe capsule wardrobe from left: navy ballet flats / pewter boots / black Mary Janes / black loafers /

As much as I love a good casual capsule wardrobe, style is getting a little bit more dressed up as we head into the fall season. This means my shoe capsule wardrobe for fall 2024 needs to be a bit more polished. Of course, I have my stand-by high heels stored in my closet, but my day-to-day footwear is going to be slightly elevated from street sneakers.

Flats are still huge this fall season, so ballet flats and Mary Jane flats are great additions to a fall wardrobe. I love these two pairs from Vionic which provide solid arch support. The “V” logo on the side of the Mary Janes adds a nice touch to the shoes without looking like an actual logo. Flats are great with skirts, dresses and pants, making them an easy shoe to wear daily; and a dressy alternative to sneakers.

Loafers are still hot on the streets, as well as timeless. This makes loafers a great investment purchase; in case you don’t already own a pair. I love this comfy pair which also has arch support.

Lastly, a fabulous pair of boots is always in order when it comes to a fall shoe capsule wardrobe. This pewter pair is a fun alternative to basic black, so I look forward to wearing these instead of my black boots this fall season. They add a little spice to an overall fall outfit. Love that!

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Which types of footwear are you rocking this fall season?

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XOXO
Cathy

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