Summer sunshine

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wearing: ivory and gold door knocker earrings / summer lipstick / yellow v-neck top / brown train case / black snake belt / classic jeans / summer nail polish / gold bar ring / floral espadrilles /

We finally have sunshine here in the San Francisco Bay Area! Our spring weather was so crazy cold. It felt like late fall instead of late spring. Last week we had fog and 60 degree temperatures, this week we have 90 degree weather. It is quite a change!

Since sunshine is naturally cheerful, I felt like wearing a happy, yellow top to kick off summer vacation when I met my friend Dawn from Fashion Should Be Fun for lunch, and of course, blog photos! I felt like the cheery yellow hue represented summer sunshine.

We snapped a few photos on the streets of Campbell, and then enjoyed a leisurely lunch at Flights on Campbell Ave. If you are local, and haven’t eaten there yet, it is a must-do! They have a fun menu you can mix and match, and a hip atmosphere. You will love it!

Our lunch conversation consisted of our favorite brands to take on vacation with us this summer, and New York Fashion Week! It’s never too soon to start talking about fashion week. After all, it’s the biggest fashion gathering of the year; well, technically it happens twice a year, but who is being technical?? haha, I’m not!

Shop my summer sunshine, casual denim look:

I’m so excited summer vacation starts this week. Has summer vacation started for you too?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Shades of blue inspiration | spring summer 2019 couture

Ellie Saab spring/summer 2019 couture
credit: IMAXtree.com

If you have been following along for quite some time, you may have noticed that blue is my favorite color. Anytime I see blue on the runway, or in the color report for any given season, I go crazy! Crazy in a good way! I just love blue!

So, when I spotted so many beautiful shades of blue on the spring/summer 2019 couture runways, I was in heaven! Shades of blue are my favorite hues! I love every shade of blue imaginable. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at a few shades of blue, and a couple touches of pale green, from the spring/summer 2019 couture runways!

  • Balmain
    credit: IMAXtree.com
  • Ralph Russo
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  • Giambattista Valli
    credit: IMAXtree.com
  • Gyunel
    credit: IMAXtree.com
  • Chanel
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  • Chanel
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  • Ronald van der Kemp
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  • Valentino
    credit: IMAXtree.com

I’m so inspired by all these shades of blue from the spring/summer 2019 couture runways! Which color group inspires you?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

  • Zuhair Murad
    credit: IMAXtree.com
  • Zuhair Murad
    credit: IMAXtree.com

Best straw bags summer 2019

straw bags summer 2019

Straw tote summer 2019 pictured online here /

Now that Memorial Day has passed, it is time to think about summer! I love the texture of a straw handbag during the warm summer months. If they get drops of water from the pool, or at the beach, they don’t get ruined like leather bags. The natural fibers are also ideal on hot days. Love!

I picked up this fun little “Jet Set” tote for a few upcoming summer getaways. I also picked up this cute straw handbag for my upcoming vacation, and for warm summer days. A girl has to be prepared!

There are so many fabulous straw bags on the market, it can be tough to find the right one! Well never fear, I shopped around and I found the most fabulous straw bags for summer 2019 online, and I assembled them into the shopping widget below! There are so many options; some are below $50, while others are hot designer investment bags. I hope you see the right one for you!

Shop straw bags summer 2019:

Which straw handbag style is your favorite? Are you a tote girl, or a shoulder bag girl?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy