Summer 2019 tote bags

summer 2019 tote bags

Summer tote bags from top left: Christian Louboutin tote bag / artistic tote bag / Stella McCartney tote bag / multi-color stripe tote (under $50!!) / clear PVC Pucci tote bag with pouch / striped tote bag /

It’s tote bag season! Memorial Day is coming up, and the weather is warm enough to start weekend outings which involve the outdoors. The one thing we all need this summer 2019 season, is a fabulous tote bag! Yes!!!

There are so many fabulous tote bags on the market this summer 2019 season. Why settle for that boring black tote in the back of your closet? This season, amp things up with a trendy PVC tote, eye-catching stripe tote, self-expressing artistic tote, or a people celebrating rainbow tote. The options are endless!

I scoured the web for a few fabulous tote bags,  and I found eight totes worthy of your wardrobe. They all reflect the current runway and street trends in handbags. Six of them are featured above, check out the shopping widget below to see them all!

Which summer 2019 tote bag is your favorite? I’m eyeing the striped one in the bottom right-hand corner. Love it!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy


Fluted bottom dress and a new wall

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wearing: ivory and gold door knocker earrings / lipstick / navy fluted bottom dress (under $100) / Fendi logo ring / blue handbag /  spring nail polish / golden ankle bracelet / snakeskin shoes (they come in colors that actually match the dress) /

OK, before you slam your laptop shut and ask “why did she pair those shoes with that bag and that dress,” let me tell you, I am scratching my head too! haha Soooooooo, when I left the house in the morning it seemed like it all went together. Then, when I looked at the photos on my camera as we were snapping them, I realized, as fabulous as these shoes are, this is not the outfit for them. Oooops, I did a fashion faux-pas! Will you forgive me? It happens to everyone, once in awhile, right???

So, I love everything I am wearing, but those shoes should be with a different outfit, let’s just be real here.  If I close my eyes, and picture the shoes in black, pink, or blue, (they are available in all of those colors BTW), then the outfit is seamless and perfect. So just play along with me and my imagination game 😉

So now, let’s get back to the important stuff! This dress might seem heavy on a hot summer day, but it is quite lightweight! This fluted bottom dress is made from lightweight cotton, and was very comfortable on the 90-degree day I met my friend Dawn from Fashion Should Be Fun for lunch, laughter, and the obligatory outfit photos for the blog.

I met Dawn in front of Cocola at Santana Row, and we decided to try and discover a new wall in the area for our photos. We weren’t trying to find a wall to match our outfits, like we should have been doing, we just wanted something new and fresh. haha We walked all the way to the end of the Row and found a construction project which was almost complete. They had this temporary wall up, so we decided it was perfect! We both snapped our photos in front of it. Her black outfit might have been a better look for the wall then my look, but I didn’t care, I love this wall!

After we snapped our outfits, we walked over to our favorite stand-by restaurant on Santana Row, The Village Bistro Cafe. Since it was 90-degrees outside, we both opted for fancy salads and ice tea. We chatted up a storm, and had a blast! I wish we could meet up everyday!

These shoes were really comfortable for walking around, I really should pick up another pair in one of the other colors they come in. Hey, then they would match the dress! haha This dress was perfect in the heat too. I am looking forward to wearing it more often this warm weather season. The model online paired it with street sneakers, that is another option that I think looks really cool; and very comfortable! haha

Shop my fluted dress for spring and summer:

Have you ever mis-matched your shoes to your outfit and wondered what to do? Did you just deal with it for the day, and change your shoes at home like I did? Or, did you buy a new pair while you were out to fix the fashion faux-pas? (Thought crossed my mind lol)

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

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10 bags that will get you noticed this spring and summer

bags that will get you noticed spring summer 2019

5 of the 10 bags that will get you noticed this spring and summer season, from top left: green and blue messenger bag / straw star clutch / hat bag with bow tie (I have a crush on this bag) / black and gold lady bag (tell them you’re rich!) / bead and fringe boho shoulder bag /

One of the big trends this spring/summer 2019 season, is the unconventional handbag. The hottest bags on the streets are in shapes which are far from classic, and to top it off, the bags get better with mixed media, prints, wild colors, and more! This is not a season to pull out your classic bags, this is the season to look for fun silhouettes, and unexpected styles.

Neon bags, multi-color bags, unexpected silhouettes; are all trends we love in handbags this season. While many designers and brands have taken these trends and turned them into understated bags, or more classic looking bags, some designers and brands have gone full speed ahead! There are some wild bags on the market this season! If quiet bags aren’t your thing, then here are ten bags that will get you noticed this spring and summer season. Scroll through to see all ten! You only have a sneak peek at five above 😉

Which bag has caught your attention? Do you plan to wear a bag that will get you noticed this spring/summer 2019 season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy