Favorite memories 2019

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As the sun sets on 2019, I want to take a look back at all the fun moments during this past year. I traveled for work, and with my family. There were a few fun trends, and a few fashion mistakes; but all-in-all, it was a fabulous year! Here is a look back at some of the fun from 2019!

Winter 2019

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Last winter was cold, rainy, and relaxing. I stayed cozy in a ton of athleisure looks. This one was my favorite. I had a lot of fitness goals that I tried to meet, but after injuring my hip, I fell off track. My hip is starting to feel better. My pain level has gone from a 10 to a 4. Hopefully I can get my fitness routine back on track in the new year with less pain!

Chico’s No Stain No-Iron shirt

Chico’s introduced me to their fabulous no stain shirt. Let me tell you, it’s a game changer. Love it!! Read all about it here.

NYFW February 2019

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What a fun fashion week! It wasn’t as cold as it usually is in New York during February fashion week. The fall runway styles were fabulous, and Dawn and I enjoyed getting stopped by the paparazzi. So much fun!

Spring 2019

castle rock state park hiking trails

We went on a lot of hikes during the spring season. Castle Rock is one of my favorite family hikes! You can read about it here.

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Had so much fun discovering a new workout! If you haven’t tried 9 Round, please do! Check out my recap of the Winchester location. Love the workout there!

west valley college fashion show

West Valley College had a fabulous fashion show last spring. It was so much fun to see a runway show right here in Saratoga. This dress was dreamy.

teen formal tea attire

Always love attending the NCL tea with my daughters! They do so much good in the community; I am a proud mama!

Hawaii 2019

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My summer was basically Hawaii! We spent so much time there, and it was so relaxing and fun! You can see all of my Hawaii coverage here.

Ventura 2019

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It is always fun to take a road trip! We took a quick road trip to Ventura just before school started last summer. It was really fun to get away, and check out a coastal town I had never visited before. You can read about it here.

NYFW September 2019

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New York Fashion Week is always a highlight! Last September was especially fun, it seemed like I bumped into a lot of people I knew. It was a fun social excursion as well as a work trip! Check out the runways here, and my outfits here.

Halloween 2019

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I mean, how funny was the whole Area 51 raid? Love that my son had us put this costume together.

Holidays 2019

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The holidays are here! This is always a favorite time of year. Stay tuned, there is a little more holiday and winter coverage coming up on the blog before the last day of the year!

I hope you have had a fabulous 2019, let me know your highlights in the comments below!

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

XOXO

Cathy

Cozy and comfy

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wearing: red and gold earrings / lipstick / gold and silver scarf / twinset c/o Chico’s shell / cardigan (last seen here) / classic blue nail polish / leggings / handbag / boots (sold out, also love this pair) /

Hey baby, it’s cold outside! When it’s the busy holiday season, and it’s freezing outside, I need to be comfortable! These leggings, paired with this twin set, are perfect for combating the cold while maintaining optimal comfort.

I know, I know, leggings aren’t pants; but, these leggings are incognito. Can you see the shiny sheen on the fabric? It gives them a festive holiday vibe while disguising the fact that they are just leggings. People think they are pants. haha, at least that’s what I would like to believe! haha

Shop my cozy and comfy winter look:

What is your favorite look on cold yet busy days?

Hope you are having a fabulous holiday season and thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Handbags you can wear in the rain

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Handbags you can wear in the rain from top left: white and clear mini tote (under $200) / red satchel (under $60) also in black and white / black jelly satchel (hot trend item under $50!) /  Tory Burch tote (under $500) / Ted Baker black tote (under $60) / Valentino tote (hot designer IT item under $1500!) /

The rainy season is here! It’s time to protect our fabulous leather, and fabric handbags, and turn our bag wardrobes over to something more water resistant. Enter, the PVC handbag.

While PVC handbags were a hot trend over the past few years, winter 2020 is entering into a new rain resistant fabrication; the jelly bag.

Remember jelly shoes when we were kids? Jelly bags also were a thing around Y2K, and now they are back! Look for designer and affordable options made from soft PVC with a jelly-like feel. I love this option for under $60. Saving money on a hot trend is my thing!

Although jelly handbags are gaining momentum, your PVC bag from last year is still relevant, on trend, and ideal for the rainy weather. If you jumped on the PVC bandwagon, never fear, you can keep wearing your bag without worrying about upgrading this year to a new, rain resistant bag; unless of course you want to 😉

Looking to invest in a new rain resistant bag? Opt for a jelly satchel, or a PVC tote. You will be glad you did! Here are a few fabulous jelly and PVC bags from around the web to get you through the rainy season. I found fabulous bags which are affordable, as well as designer IT items. Gotta love a good designer IT bag!

Which style PVC or jelly bag is your favorite? What is your favorite bag to wear in the rain?

Thanks for stopping by, and stay dry!

XOXO
Cathy