BAF IT List 2021

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BAF IT List 2021 from top left: classic IT bag / large hoop earrings / foundation powder / fall nail polish / charcoal denim / lug sole boots (water resistant) / small black convertible handbag / grey satchel /

This is IT! The hottest items from 2021 in one list. Notice something in common? The hottest fashion items from 2021 are basics which can be worn everyday.

2021 was all about getting back to life after being locked down for a whole year. As people slowly transitioned back to their pre-pandemic lives, they reached for basic items which can be used everyday. In addition to basics, people looked for simplicity.

What is more simple than this foundation powder? It’s foundation and setting powder in one. Plus, it does not clog your pores. Love that! I have been using this foundation powder in lieu of foundation plus setting powder for about a decade now, and I can never go back to the multi-step foundation process. This powder is super easy, doesn’t make me break out, and works like a charm. I have a Mediterranean complexion and wear color number 5, for reference.

Classic hoops have been hotter than hot this year! I find myself reaching for mine on an almost-daily basis; and many of you have been buying hoops like crazy too! As we move into the new year, I hope to add a rose gold pair, and a silver pair to my collection. Which color hoops have you been rocking this past year?

Neutral nail polish is hot, and as we move into 2022, designers are still opting for neutral or soft tones when it comes to nails. We will be wearing more color, so keeping our nails understated will be a must! This neutral from Chanel’s fall nail polish collection has turned into everybody’s must-have in 2021. It is also a great color for 2022 since it is basic, neutral, and plays well with any color palette. Love that!

No fuss IT bags were hot in 2021, and they will continue to be hot in 2022. These classic IT bags from Chloe and Coach were hot in 2021 and will continue to be sought after in 2022. They are great everyday bags. Nothing like a practical bag which also offers some IT status! Also, this grey satchel has turned out to be a huge IT bag! It’s a great bag for car travel, an airplane carry-on, overnight getaways, or anytime you need to carry a lot of items. The small size is perfect for daily wear as it fits everyday essentials, plus a few extras. I linked up the medium size, but it also comes in small and large. All sizes are popular!

Jeans and practical footwear have been hot in 2021! While square toes, mules, and strappy sandals all had a moment in 2021, people reached for shoes they can walk in. These lug soles boots are very popular since they are comfortable, durable, and water resistant. Plus, they offer a hefty lug sole which is very on trend. In addition to lug sole boots, classic cut jeans have been very popular. While wide leg pants are the big trend, people have been opting for classic cut and skinny jeans when they shop. Unless you are really tall, wide leg pants are hard to wear and shoppers have realized that; opting for classic cuts which flatter any figure.

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It will be interesting to what becomes popular in the new year. These classic items will all continue into 2022, but I am sure more basics, and trendy items will get added to the IT list! What was your favorite fashion item in 2021?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy


Handbag capsule wardrobe winter 2022

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Handbag capsule wardrobe winter 2022 from top left: black structured hobo / caramel structured hobo (color on sale!) / soft red hobo / small black convertible handbag / large black pouch / small yellow pouch (add’l colors avl) / chocolate brown chain detail pouch / micro-mini gold pouch /

Well, since there are two types of handbags I am loving right now; I had to split them into two photos by type! The top photo is my hobo bag capsule wardrobe, and the bottom is my pouch bag capsule. These are the two handbag styles I am loving to wear this winter season.

The handbag trends we will see this winter 2022 season will include hobo bags, pouch bags, small totes, bucket bags, and micro-mini bags; and as we move into warmer weather in the spring season, we will see more straw bags-just like last year! So, for right now, in the winter season, I am rocking the hobo bag trend, and the pouch bag trend. Love them!

Structured and slouchy hobos are everything right now. So, I have a mix of both styles, as well as differing colors. I hope to add an ivory hobo to my collection soon. I also have a mix of pouch bags for both casual and dressier occasions. I love having different colors and sizes, it helps mix it up. I love the pouch bag trend, it’s fun!

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What are your favorite handbag trends right now?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy


Winter 2022 capsule wardrobe

winter 2022 capsule wardrobe

Winter 2022 capsule wardrobe from top left: periwinkle cardigan sweater / black puff sleeve top (under $50) / large gold hoop earrings (under $100) / silver and periwinkle door knocker earrings / purple and gold earrings / faux leather pants / dark wash denim jeans / G buckle belt / grey scarf / berry long sleeve tee (great for layering, under $50) / charcoal jeans / pictured below: black puffer jacket (more color options here) /

Whew it’s cold this year! I don’t know if the temperatures really are lower this year, but it sure feels a lot colder to me! When it’s cold, I love staying warm with a scarf, a good jacket, and a cozy sweater. My winter 2022 capsule wardrobe is cozy and casual; exactly what the winter season needs.

After the holiday season, life is fairly casual unless I am jetting off to New York Fashion Week, which I am following from home again this February due my children’s schedules. If I do need to look somewhat dressy, these faux leather pants will be perfect for keeping me warm and looking elevated. Love!

Of course, since periwinkle is the color of the year, I had to snap up this fabulous sweater for the winter season. It will also carry me into the spring season since we still get cool temperatures in the early spring months, as well as in the evenings later in the year. A cardigan sweater is a great item for layering in the spring and the summer; you never know when the fog will roll in around here!

I prefer a skinny jean, or classic cut silhouette in my denim when I am pairing it with jackets, coats, and sweaters. I feel like it gives off a more flattering silhouette than the trendy wide leg pants we have been seeing. Also, at my height, wide leg jeans overwhelm my frame, so I prefer sticking to skinny jeans and classic cuts.

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What are you putting into your winter capsule wardrobe this year?

I’m looking forward to staying cozy this winter 2022 season! Stay tuned for more winter coverage!

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO

Cathy

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