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BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: long sleeve top with faux leather trim / Dior fall nail polish / Chanel fall nail polish / pouch clutch (IT bag under $1000) / G buckle belt / green statement earrings / green pleated skirt / lug sole boots (water resistant) / grey satchel /

Although it is the heart of the fall season, we are starting to trend towards the holiday season. This year, more people will travel for the holidays and be able to gather for holiday events and parties. This could be why green is such a popular color this season! Not only is green fabulous for fall, it carries into the holiday season without skipping a beat. Love that!

These statement earrings are classic, and work well year after year. The green hue is also perfect right now, as green happens to be the color of the moment. Of course, as you know, green carries into the holiday season, so these earrings are a great investment. Love!

Leather and faux leather are hot this season. If you have been watching Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, then you know all about those “ugly leather pants!” Well, those “ugly leather pants” may have been purchased and worn a year ago, but this season they are a hot IT item. Personally, I think they are fabulous and I have my eye on a pair as we speak. You can check them out below-

Shop the “ugly leather pants” I am eyeing, which are faux leather, and a peek at holiday:

Well, faux leather and leather are popping up on more than just those “ugly leather pants.” This black top has faux leather trim and it is the perfect weight for fall. Plus, it has a vintage silhouette; giving it an instant cool factor. Love it!

Pouch handbags are still hot, and a soft alternative to the structured hobo. This one, which happens to be priced under $1000, is a hot IT item and quite roomy. If you haven’t snapped one up yet, what are you waiting for?

Well, that’s what’s hot right now. What are you loving?

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Casual fall street style

Wearing: sunglasses / fall lipstick / large hoop earrings / statement ring / black long sleeve top / structured hobo bag (IT bag under $1000) / G buckle belt / fall nail polish / dark wash skinny jeans / lug sole loafers /

Every season I have a favorite black top, and pair of jeans; this is my fall go-to look for cooler days! This top is made with a thicker fabric than your average tee, so it is perfect on cool days when I need a little more than a tee. Plus, it has faux leather details on the sleeves, making it on trend. Love that!

I just picked up these jeans, and find myself wearing them often. They are really soft and comfortable; plus, I love how they fit. You might just see me in these jeans often during the fall and winter seasons!

This is the casual fall outfit I wore out to lunch with my friend Dawn from Fashion Should Be Fun a couple weeks ago. She had a day off from work, and since my schedule is super flexible, we were able to meet up for lunch! Love that!

We window shopped around Santana Row and enjoyed a yummy and healthy lunch at Veggie Grill. I ate my favorite meal from their menu, the Santa Fe Chicken. So good!

Did you see my review for the new Mansur Gavriel Candy Bag? If not, be sure to check it out. This bag is really comfortable to wear, and it fits everything I need on daily basis. I love how this neutral hue pops against the black top and dark wash jeans. It’s a classic, casual look which I find chic.

It’s funny, I felt like I had stepped back into the 1990s in this outfit. The lug sole paired with a black top and jeans outfit is very ’90’s! It’s fun to have a season with such a strong influence from my favorite decade. Love that!

Shop my casual fall outfit online:

Are you loving the 1990s influences this season too?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Photos by Dawn from Fashion Should Be Fun

National Handbag Day 2021

My current favorite handbags from top: Mansur Gavriel Candy Bag (review here) / Off-White cross body bag / Mansur Gavriel Cloud Clutch in black / Prada Cleo / Bottega Veneta chain pouch in chocolate brown / Coach Swinger in black / Givenchy Antigona (pictured below) /

Happy National Handbag Day 2021! As you know, this is one of my favorite national days, because handbags are so much fun! This year, I thought I would celebrate my current favorites, as well as my long-loved Givenchy Antigona.

Let’s start with the Givenchy! When I went into my photo gallery to find a picture of my Givenchy Antigona, there were a couple of pages of close-up photos. It’s incredible how often I wear this bag. I have to say, my Antigona is a fabulous, workhorse bag. It is extremely strong and durable. I have carried a heavy, DSLR camera around in it, as well as anything my kids have asked me to hold for them over the years. It has gone to many fashion week’s with me, and it has been my go-to bag when I need a roomy handbag for years. I have a black one, and a light blue one. The black bag is the one I reach for the most, but the light blue bag has been a nice alternative over the years. The Antigona is definitely my best handbag purchase-ever; even over my classic Chanel’s!

I also want to celebrate Mansur Gavriel’s new Candy Bag, and current IT bag, the Cloud clutch. These are great handbags which are easy to wear on a daily basis; plus, they are priced under $1000. Love that!

Shop my favorite handbags online:

What are your favorite handbags to celebrate on National Handbag Day 2021?

Thanks for stopping by, and Happy National Handbag Day 2021!

XOXO

Cathy

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