Bay Area Fashionista

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

BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: wrap dress (under $50) / large hobo bag / spring nail polish / small black bag / basket bag / street sneakers / dark wash jeans /

Late spring is here! This means our shopping habits are shifting towards outdoor events and summer handbags. How fabulous is this classic basket bag? Basket and woven bags are always on trend in the summer, but this one is always on the IT list. I love a good investment bag. Who wants to keep buying a new basket bag every year? Not me! I love this small basket tote for summer. Perfection.

Street sneakers are continuing to be a hot trend in footwear, and this pair is really fun. This year, look for color combo’s you love in street sneakers, as well as comfort.

As you know, handbag styles from the early 2000s have been making a comeback the past few years. This summer, the trend is exploding, and you will see not only comeback styles, similar styles, and inspired styles, but an uptick in vintage bags hitting the streets. I will talk more about this next week on the blog, but in the meantime, this large hobo is hot on the street and also this black mini bag; which is reminiscent of the small pouch trend from the late 1990s into the early 2000s.

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What are you loving right now?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Bottega Veneta loop bag mini review

Bottega Veneta Loop mini bag wearing: gemstone bracelets (under $50, local designer) / Bottega Veneta Loop bag mini / spring nail polish / blazer vest / white layering tee / dark wash jeans /

How cute is this everyday bag! I love a small, cross body bag I can wear everywhere from the gym, to the market, to a luncheon, and out to dinner. This bag is that go-to handbag! Love!

The Bottega Veneta loop bag is a fabulous handbag to wear on a daily basis. It can be worn cross body or over the shoulder, and it comes in a variety of colors. I chose Parakeet, also known on the street as “Bottega Green.” This is the hue considered Bottega Veneta’s signature color. I love a signature color! I mean, who doesn’t love Tiffany Blue or Louboutin Red? I’m here for Bottega Green!

There are several size choices for the Bottega Veneta Loop bag as well as colors. I chose the smallest size, which is the mini. I wanted a bag which was minimal and just large enough to carry my essentials. The mini loop holds my wallet, iPhone, lipstick, keys, and I have just enough room for some Kleenex, if need be; after all, it is allergy season right now!

What fits inside Bottega Veneta mini loop handbag

What I love about the Bottega Veneta Loop bag in mini is that it is a no fuss, carefree bag. I just throw it on and go! The leather is soft to the touch, yet strong for everyday wear. This bright green hue makes the bag fun, and adds a little spice to everyday wear. I love a bag which brightens up my day!

While the mini size is perfect for everyday use, I can see how someone might prefer the small, medium or large size. I highly recommend choosing the size which is right for you. This is a classic, everyday bag which you will have forever. My mom has a very similar version which she purchased in the 1980s and it is still a workhorse. Her bag is navy blue, and it still looks new! She gets a ton of compliments every time she wears it. This is when you know a designer handbag is a good investment. It can withstand the test of time and still look modern years, if not decades, later.

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I really love my Bottega Loop mini bag, so I would love to invest in another one in the future. Perhaps next time I will pick one up in a neutral color, and a different size, just to mix things up. For now, I love having a piece in Parakeet, aka “Bottega Green,” and the size is perfect for my everyday life.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

What fits inside Bottega Veneta mini loop handbag

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