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BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top right: blazer vest / small convertible handbag / spring nail polish / casual dress (under $50) / eye shadow quad / small top handle bag / slingback heels / classic satchel /

The weather is heating up! This means freshening up our wardrobes with lighter pieces so we can get through these warmer days. This lightweight dress is perfect as we move into summer temperatures. It can be worn casually with sandals or sneakers, or dressed up with flats or a low heel. It also comes in tons of colors! I am picking up another one for the summer season. Love this dress!

There are so many handbag trends this year, it can be overwhelming and hard to keep up! You can jump on the early 2000s bandwagon and pull a bag out from your archives, or go for a small bag such as this convertible handbag or this fabulous IT bag by Balenciaga. Of course, a classic satchel which has been on department stores best seller list for over a decade is always fabulous too.

One of my favorite trends in the late 1990s was the blazer vest. I am so glad it’s back! This is a great alternative to a blazer on hot summer days, plus, it can elevate a pair of jeans or a denim skirt on casual days. I am thinking of snapping another one up in a fun color for the summer. Black is perfect to start. Love!

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Stay tuned! Summer nail polish reviews are coming up on the blog next week.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

The 2000s bag trends that are hot now

Pictured: oversize tote (hot IT bag for 2022) / Balenciaga City Tote (new version here) /

Remember those bags you coveted back in the early 2000s? They’re back! So crawl into the back of your closet and pull out your archives, because they are hotter than hot this year!

There are a few late 1990s, and early 2000s IT bags which are back with a vengeance this year, in addition to overall handbag trends. Remember the Balenciaga City Tote aka “moto bag?” It’s back, and if you cannot get your hands on a vintage one, Balenciaga has a new version with slightly inverted sides you can purchase now, and rock as if it were the original.

Remember the Dior Saddle bag? It has been popular again for the past few seasons, and it is holding steady as an IT bag to own now. If you don’t have one from back in the day, Dior has a few sizes, colors, and fabrications to choose from today. The common complaint I hear from Saddle bag owners is that everything in the bag falls to one side, if you don’t mind that, this could be your bag.

In addition to specific IT bags from close to twenty years ago, the early 2000s gave us several handbag trends which are hot again this year. Remember oversize handbags you could carry a small child inside? They are back, and the hottest one on the streets this year is from YSL. See above graphic.

The other trends to watch for include nylon bags from Prada, Bowler bags (I love Dior’s version), all types and sizes of hobos bags, baguettes (doesn’t have to be Fendi), classic Chanel bags (think flap and 2.55), and the Chloe Marcie in any style; saddle or satchel. Love!

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What was your favorite handbag trend from the very late 1990s and early 2000s? My favorites include the baguette, Chloe Marcie, hobo bags, and nylon bags.

Quick shout-out to nylon bags; they can be worn in the rain! Love a bag I don’t have to worry about during inclement weather.

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XOXO

Cathy

Blazer vest for spring and summer

Wearing: sunglasses / statement earrings / blazer vest / white layering tee / gemstone bracelets (under $50, local designer) / spring nail polish / green mini bag / G buckle belt / dark wash jeans / slingback heels /

Raise your hand if you are excited for the return of the blazer vest?! My hand is way up! I loved blazer vests back in the 1990s. They were a great alternative to a blazer on warm summer days. You can wear a layering tee underneath a blazer vest or really dress one up with a body conscious blouse underneath.

Wondering how to style a blazer vest? They are really easy! Blazer vests play well with jeans and shorts on casual days, and then they are perfect for the office on workdays when paired with trousers, trouser shorts, and skirts. I love how blazer vests are structured yet comfortable too. Love them!

In these photos you can see a timeless and casual way to style a blazer vest. I paired mine with a classic white tee and dark wash jeans. I really wanted my new green bag to pop! This outfit has a classic yet 1990s vibe to it, and I love that.

If you are looking for an alternative to a blazer for the office or chic casual days, this is what you need! The blazer vest is perfect for staying professional at work on hot days, as well as looking put together on casual days. I started off with a black one this season, I plan on adding a fun color to my summer wardrobe; it’s just hard to choose which color!

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What do you think of the blazer vest for spring and summer? Do you plan to wear it?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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