BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: Dior summer nail polish / Chanel summer nail polish / Hermes summer nail polish, pink, purple / pink statement earrings / Mary Janes / Chanel Chance / straw tote / black studded bucket bag / fisherman sandals / caramel top handle bag / east/west bag / striped pants /

Neutrals with pops of color are hot right now! I am loving all the black and white combos, as well as mixed neutrals for this summer season.

This is the time to stock up on classic pieces and timeless style. There is a continued movement towards non-logo investment bags and valuing quality over brand name. Love that!

Summer nail polish this year is beautiful! There are color choices for everyone, and every lifestyle. You can be avant-garde with yellow nail polish, or conservative for the office with the perfect pink. Anything goes! The hottest four colors are featured above, but orange is selling fast too! Love!

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Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for more summer coverage!

XOXO

Cathy

Summer 2025 IT bags under $1000

Summer IT bags under $1000 from top left: customizable straw tote / belted tote bag / straw tote / suede bucket bag / east/west bag / black studded bucket bag /

This is a fabulous time to be alive when it comes to handbags. Since craftsmanship is in, and logos are out, many IT bags are priced well under $1000. In fact, many handbags right now are priced under $500 and offer better quality than the logo bags. Love that!

As we move into the summer season, continue to look for east/west bags, slouchy buckets, suede, neutral hues, belted totes, hobo handbags, shoulder bags, natural fibers, and straw. This is a great time to invest because IT bags are affordable! Love!

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What is your favorite handbag style this summer season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Japanese Friendship Garden San Jose

wearing: statement earrings / navy tee / summer nail polish / gemstone bead bracelets / wide leg jeans / shoulder bag / sneakers /

Did you know San Jose has a Japanese Friendship Garden? The best part? It’s free! Love that!

Nestled into Kelley Park and across from Excite Stadium, the Japanese Friendship Garden offers well maintained gardens, a calm pathway, and lots of Koi! The only drawback is that there is a problem with the large pond, so it has been drained for several years. Fingers crossed San Jose finds a way to fix it!

This is a fabulous place to go if you want an easy outdoor walk instead of a gym day, or you need a peaceful activity to relieve stress. If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, I highly recommend taking a moment to visit for a peaceful walk; just be prepared for the empty pond.

You can always make a day of it and also visit History San Jose as well as the Portuguese History Museum since they are all on the same, large block on Senter Road.

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy this summer activity idea!

XOXO

Cathy