BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: pink dress (on major sale!) / Chanel nail polish green, blue / hoop earrings (under $100) / silver bracelet / black belt / green handbag / lug sole boot (classic boot, water resistant) / black shoulder bag / denim pencil skirt (hot fall trend) /

The fall trends are starting to appear, and we are getting a clear picture of what made it from the runways to the streets! Love that!

As we know, the anonymous handbag is still going strong and logos are still tacking a backseat. Of course, Barbie pink is hotter than hot right now and shades of green and red are also proving to be hot as move towards the fall season. There is one hot trend I am in love with, the long pencil denim skirt!

Long pencil denim skirts are hot this fall season and I found the perfect one! Most of the long denim skirts being shown for fall have one slit, this skirt has two! Plus, the denim fabric is high quality and soft, making it a comfortable and chic choice for rocking this trend. Sizes are starting to sell out, so if you plan to rock the denim pencil skirt trend, you might want to snap this skirt up now! I am in love with it, and I already have plans to style it several ways. Love!

I saw the Barbie movie! Finally! I will post a review early next week, and I would love to hear your thoughts on it too! So fun!

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Stay tuned! Next week I will post how to shop your closet for fall, and my fall trend reports are starting to happen now! August will be all about getting ready for fall and investing in the right pieces so that there are zero faux-pas’s. Love that!

Thanks for stopping by, and have a fabulous Barbie weekend!

XOXO
Cathy

Fall 2023 handbag trends

fall 2023 handbag trends

Fall 2023 handbag trends from top left: black shoulder bag / black lady bag / convertible shoulder bag / green woven mini bag / black adjustable strap bag / slouchy hobo bag / slouchy tote bag / structured hobo bag /

The fall 2023 handbag trends have arrived! While the runways offered many fun handbag styles for the fall and winter seasons, the streets are shying away from kitschy shapes, faux fur and fuzzy bags, as well as overly oversized totes and hobos. Instead, the streets remain slightly more understated and anonymous, as well as classic.

As interest rates rise, shoppers are tending to reach for timeless styles as opposed to one-season-wonders. This is helping to drive the trend towards eschewing trends. Instead, the fashionable set is favoring high quality handbags which are timeless and durable, i.e. high quality, sustainable and offer style longevity.

Therefore, we are eyeing five front runners for IT bag status from the current range of handbag trends. So, without further ado, here are the top five fall 2023 handbag trends to invest in and love well past the fall 2023 season. Love that!

The Anonymous Handbag: Groundbreaking right? You already knew this before you opened this article, so keep your head high and continue to rock your anonymous handbag for the rest of the year and beyond.

The Lady Bag: The top handle handbag is a tried and true classic, which could be why it is exploding this fall season. If you prefer two handles over one, you can rock that too! They are both relevant. Look for an investment style in a neutral or black hue. This is a handbag you will wear forever. Or, perhaps you already own one! If so, take it out of the archives and get it into rotation stat!

Slouchy bags/Hobo bags: The hobo bag is still going strong! You can continue to wear your structured or slouchy hobo bag. When looking at slouchy styles, look for thick and buttery leather which feels like it could melt in your hands. It’s all about high quality and longevity.

Shoulder bags: The classic shoulder bag continues to go strong! You can look at adjustable straps which can be worn cross body as well as embroidered straps, classic leather straps and chains. The chain strap is a classic and popular strap for the shoulder bag. Look for thinner chains, the chunky chain is over.

Slouchy tote bags: A structured tote is all well and good, but a slouchy and luscious tote is best. Look for high quality, butter-like leather in a large and slouchy tote. You can wear it to work, for travel, or anything! Totes are amazing and versatile. Go slouchy!

There you have it! The top five handbag trends for the fall 2023 season. Also, keep in mind the popular fall handbag colors are neutrals, black, shades of white, shades of green, shades of pink, and shades of red.

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What is your favorite trend in handbags for fall? I’m in love with slouchy bags and shoulder bags!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

L’Occitane hand cream review

l'occitane hand cream review vanilla bouquet

pictured: L’Occitane hand cream in Vanilla Bouquet / summer nail polish /

L’Occitane Vanilla Bouquet

L’Occitane hand cream is an oldie but a goodie. If you searched for the perfect, non-greasy hand cream early in your life, you most certainly came across L’Occitane hand cream. It is famous for it’s non-greasy formula and its’ ability to repair hands. But, did you know there are additional scents beyond the standard shea butter fragrance? There are!

My absolute favorite scent from the L’Occitane hand cream collection is Vanilla Bouquet. You might think this is a traditional vanilla bean fragrance, but I can assure, it is not. In fact, L’Occitane Vanilla Bouquet does not really smell like vanilla at all. It is a very soft, floral scent which is light and works well all year long. I am in love with it!

In addition to L’Occitane hand cream in vanilla bouquet, there are additional skin care products with this scent. I am currently loving the body cream, which is thick and moisturizing, as well as beautifully scented! Love!

If you are looking for hand cream which does its’ job, and accompanying skin care products, you might fall in love with L’Occitane hand cream in vanilla bouquet. I know I did!

So, without further ado, I rate L’Occitane hand cream vanilla bouquet five out of five stars! Love it!

Have you tried L’Occitane hand cream yet? If not, I highly recommend giving it a try. It quickly repairs hands and has been a favorite since the 1990s.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy