Orange leopard print slip dress

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wearing: bold gold earrings / blue animal print sunglasses (under $30!!) / lipstick / black fitted short sleeve tee / orange leopard print slip dress (under $100) / black leather rose gold watch / fall nail polish / black ring / black  mini satchel (under $300!) / distressed leather western style booties / moto jacket (also avl in plus sizes and under $100!) (I’m wearing L instead of M so that I have room for thicker fabrics in the cooler months)

This dress is orange! Can you believe it? This might be the first orange item I have ever purchased. It really isn’t a color I normally gravitate towards. That being said, there was something about this dress that made orange seem understated rather than loud. Perhaps that’s why I felt like I needed it in my closet for fall.

I originally purchased this orange leopard print slip dress to wear at New York Fashion Week. It would have been perfect on that really hot day when temperatures and humidity soured over ninety degrees. When I wore it the other day, I felt a little sad putting on the dress with the same accessories I had planned to wear in New York. I guess I am still a little down about missing fashion week; plus, I still don’t have clearance from my doctor to go back to working out, or lifting heavy items. So, I am still in surgery-recovery-jail, if there is such a thing. But I digress. . .

This dress has turned out to be perfect for our fall weather. I can top it off with a faux leather jacket while the fog is in, then take off the jacket while the sun shines, and brings temperatures above eighty degrees. It’s great for transitioning from warm to cool weather! Love that!

Wearing a slip dress over a tee reminds me so much of  college. It really was a hot and huge trend in the early to mid 1990s. My friends and I used to wear this style all the time! Plus, moto jackets were popular back then too, so the entire look, minus the boots, reminds me of my undergrad days. If I remember correctly, my shoes would have more in the platform boot realm; and black, definitely black!

Are there any current trends out right now which remind you of another time? Do you believe it’s OK to re-wear a trend, or do you feel once you wear a trend, you can’t re-wear it? I know a lot of people who refuse to re-wear a trend! I would love to know what you think!

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Have you ever found an article of clothing in a color you try to avoid, and been so drawn to it, you purchased it? Do tell in the comments below!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

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Volume sleeves and stripes for fall

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wearing: bold gold earrings / lipstick / stripe wrap top (on major sale!) / flare jeans (under $100!!) / black ring / fall nail polish / black handbag (under $300!) / boots /

So, I fell in love with this wrap top earlier this month, and thought it would be perfect for the season. After my surgery, I lost some weight, and now this top is really big on me! That’s what I get for waiting a few weeks to wear something. haha To top things off, it wrinkled up on the car ride before we took these photos; so my apologies for the wrinkles-I really did iron it on the morning I wore it!

Despite the top being a bit too big, and having a few wrinkles, I am in love with it! The fabric is smooth and comfortable in the fall weather. I love the stripes, and mildly voluminous sleeves. It fits into the current autumn trends without looking costumy. Love that! Also, who doesn’t love a dramatic bow?! I love the large wrap belt on this top, it’s really fun!

This striped wrap top has a 1970s vibe, so I decided to pair it with my new flare jeans for an overall vintage, 1970s look. The 70’s is my favorite fashion decade, so anytime I can emulate the vibe, I go for it! Wrap dresses, wrap tops, flares, and big sunglasses are all trends from the 1970s that I love. I don’t care if teeny, tiny sunglasses turn into a thing someday; I will still wear oversized, big sunglasses. I love how they look, and how they hide my big cheeks. haha

While this look has definite 1970s inspiration; stripes, multi-color pieces, and large sleeves are very on trend this fall 2018 season. This top encompasses all of them! Love that! Plus, it’s on major sale-also something to love about it!

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Do you have a vintage decade you find yourself gravitating towards? What are your favorite trends from that decade?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Staud Mini Shirley bag review | stadium approved handbags

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OK, the clear handbag, or PVC trend seemed like it might be fleeting, but in fact, it is not. PVC bags are a huge trend, which is showing no signs of dissipating. I always wondered, “why would someone want to wear a clear handbag? People can see what’s in your bag!” Well, I have joined the PVC handbag trend and it was a great decision! Let me tell you why. . .

My daughter cheers for her high school football team, and her high school was invited by the 49er’s to play their homecoming game at Levi’s Stadium. This is a huge honor and opportunity for the kids. It could be the only time in their lives they get to play in a professional stadium. The opportunity was very exciting! For the students and parents attending the game, it was exciting too; the drawback was when we learned we needed to adhere to professional stadium rules, which include professional stadium handbag guidelines. Oh boy! Put away those Louis Vuitton Neverful’s ladies! They are not allowed.

I have attended games at professional stadiums before, but I always brought a teeny tiny little Valentino Rockstud bag. which doesn’t even fit my wallet. Last time I wore it to a Raider’s game, they almost confiscated it saying it was 1/4 inch too wide! Which I knew it wasn’t. It was within the guidelines, but who wants to argue with security and almost get a designer bag confiscated!? I would never have seen it again. Thankfully I was able to get them to re-measure it and let me in the stadium with it, but I vowed never to risk bringing it again. Which meant I needed a new game day handbag.

Since I found out we needed to adhere to Levi’s Stadium rules, which means a clear bag under 12″ x 6″ x 12″, I went shopping for the perfect stadium approved handbag I could re-wear. Thank you so much to Staud for designing the Staud Mini Shirley bag with it’s removable pouch! Since sports stadium’s require the clear, PVC handbag to have zero color, this handbag by Staud turned out to be a godsend.

The Staud Mini Shirley bag is well within the size guidelines for a professional stadium handbag, and the removable pouch means it can be re-worn for occasions which do not require a clear handbag. Love that!

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The Staud Mini Shirley bag is extremely roomy without the pouch inside. I found there was plenty of extra room inside the bag after I placed everything I needed inside; which included lipstick, chapstick, wallet, keys, and sunglasses. My kids were able to hand me things during the game which fit easily inside the bag. Love!

Staud’s Mini Shirley bag is very sturdy, and easy to carry. If I needed to free up my hand, I could slip it temporarily on my wrist, that was great for juggling food, or holding something for someone while they take off, or put on, a sweatshirt. This turned out to be the perfect stadium handbag! I can’t wait to wear it to a 49er’s game next month, and for future professional sporting events throughout the year.

Staud Mini Shirley bag review with removable pouch

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On days when I am not attending a sporting event at a professinal stadium, the Staud Mini Shirley bag is perfect for day to day activities. The pouch also fits all my essentials such as my chapstick, lipstick, keys, wallet, and sunglasses. This is a really cute tote bag which is easy to clean, and perfect for rainy days. I never wear my leather bags in the rain, so this bag is perfect as we move into our rainy season here in the San Francisco Bay Area. PVC can get wet wet wet, and it will be fine! Love this!

Of course you know me, I love a good trend and an IT bag. Coincidentally, the Staud Mini Shirley bag has current IT bag status. It is the most sought-after PVC bag on the market. The Mini Shirley by Staud was spotted on the streets of New York during fashion week as one of the big favorite handbags of the fashion set. It also comes in two sizes, the mini which is stadium friendly, and a larger version known simply as the Staud Shirley bag. There are also several colors to choose from, so if black isn’t your thing, you can find this bag in a color you like. Love that!

The Staud Mini Shirley bag is a fabulous bag to buy now and wear during the rainy season. It is also the perfect bag for game day! I love a professional stadium approved handbag! Don’t you?

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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