Outfit ideas cozy turtleneck sweater

From left: turtleneck sweater / chocolate brown suede boots / jeans / pearl earrings / lipstick / fall nail polish / vanilla fragrance / black handbag /

Fall is around the corner, so it is the perfect time to assemble outfits and gather as many outfit ideas for fall as possible! I love this cozy, loose turtleneck sweater paired with straight leg jeans. Classic and boyfriend cut jeans are hot for fall and they look fabulous with a chunky or oversized sweater. Love this look!

This timeless handbag is on my wish list. It looks amazing with a casual everyday look and can also be paired with office attire. Love that!

This dark green nail polish is the perfect, subtle pop of color for a neutral, fall outfit. I also love vanilla fragrances in the cooler weather. This one is my favorite; I have been wearing it for years!

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for upcoming fall coverage!

XOXO

Cathy

Hello Kitty Cafe Bow Room afternoon tea with my daughters

wearing: classic earrings / black short sleeve sweater / handbag / fall nail polish / jeans (old, also love this pair) / boots (old, also love this pair) /

If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, then you know the new Hello Kitty Cafe and Bow Room are open! They just opened a few weeks ago, so I decided to wait for the rush to subside before making reservations for afternoon tea with my daughters. I am so glad I did!

The Bow Room was busy but not crowded, and the line for the cafe wasn’t very long. We had reservations for afternoon tea, so we were seated quickly. The menu was prix-fixe, and they were able to easily make a vegetarian substitution for my daughter. She was also able to order an add-on from the cafe; a strawberry matcha. She told me it was really good!

We enjoyed the tea service and were able to order merch from the cafe and add it to our tea bill. It felt very VIP and easy! My daughters definitely want to return! They leave for their respective university’s soon, so we will go back during winter break when they are both home for the holidays. I can’t wait!

If you would like to visit, I recommend going on a weekday when it is less crowded. If you want afternoon tea, you can make a reservation through Tock. Keep in mind there is a required deposit, so be careful about the number in your party and the day/time you choose. If you just want to visit the cafe, allow about 15-20 minutes for the line; again, it is less crowded during the week so the line will move faster.

The Hello Kitty Cafe is located on the second floor by Bloomingdale’s at Valley Fair. I highly recommend going; especially if you are a Hello Fan! It’s so cute! Love!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Fall fitness routine 2025

pictured: non-toxic water bottle / fall nail polish /

School starts this week! This means going back to my fitness routine that fits into the school year schedule. As a parent, we still need to be mindful of the school schedule, even though our kids drive, and are at school during the day. I try to get everything done while my kids are in class so that when they come home, I am free to help them as needed.

I fell off the no sugar wagon this summer. So, in addition to my fitness routine, I need to stop eating foods with added sugars and watch my red meat intake. Other than that, my workouts are roughly the same; although I am trying to add a yoga session for the fall season.

It is important to have a mix of cardio, interval, strength training, core, and stretching each week. This schedule should hopefully give me a good mix of these elements.

Monday: BodyCombat (cardio)

Tuesday: 30 min walk (rest)

Wednesday: Spin (cardio)

Thursday: HIIT (interval cardio)

Friday: Weights and 30 min treadmill (strength and cardio)

Saturday: Yoga (stretching and core)

Sunday: Spin, BodyPump (cardio, strength, core)

I might add a weight session on Wednesday because I feel like I have it loaded at the end of the week. I would like to spread out, or even out, my routine. For now, this is what fits into my fall schedule. If I adjust it, I will update you! What is your fall fitness routine this year?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy