All about the cardigan sweater

wearing: statement earrings / black tee / cardigan sweater (under $100) / wide leg pants / summer nail polish / east/west bag / black boots (old, similar here) /

I love an office outfit I can wear day into evening. This outfit took me from the office to dinner and then an event with Broadway San Jose. It was the perfect outfit to take me through the day!

This cardigan sweater is fun to wear over a tee for a conservative look, or a tank top, or cropped tank top for a fun evening or weekend look. It is so versatile! Plus, the design and weight offer good quality. I’m on the hunt for a good pair of linen shorts to pair with this cardigan when summer starts to heat up! Love that!

Shop my day into evening office outfit online:

What is your favorite day into evening look for going from the office to a night out?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Summer 2025 fragrances

Summer fragrances from top left: Chanel Chance / Chanel No. 19 / Van Cleef / Bond no. 9 / Hermes / Diptyque /

Summer is here! This means it is time to shelve our heavy perfumes and move into the world of citrus, florals, and citronella. Yup, you heard that right! You can wear the perfume version of your favorite bug repelling candle; and yes, it smells nice-I swear!

I have a few favorite fragrances for the summer season I wanted to share with you. Citrus and fruity floral scents are my favorites when it comes to warm weather perfumes. My favorite citrus is this one by Hermes. It is fresh and long lasting. One spray and you’re good all day long. Love that!

Enjoy the outdoors? I swear by this citrus floral which is really citronella from Diptyque. You can confidently hang out outdoors without worrying about mosquitoes eating you alive.

Can’t get away from vanilla? This vanilla fragrance from Van Cleef, and this one (not pictured) are perfect for summer while offering the warmth and gourmand scent of vanilla.

This spicy floral from Bond No. 9 and these two classic florals from Chanel are always perfect in the summer months. Love!

So, without further ado, here are my favorite summer fragrances you can snap up online:

Which one do you choose?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Classic white skirt for summer

wearing: pink statement earrings / black tee / summer nail polish / belted tote bag / white skirt / black sandals /

I love a classic white skirt for the summer season. This white summer skirt was perfect for meeting my friend Dawn from Fashion Should Be Fun for lunch on a warm summer say. It was so nice to be able to sit down and catch up with her, and also enjoy a nice lunch.

We enjoyed the lunch special from Hong’s Gourmet in downtown Saratoga. They always have a generous list of lunch choices paired with soup. It is a great place to go for lunch inside, or to enjoy outside on their patio. Love!

We both ended up ordering the prawns with black bean sauce, which is one of my favorites on their menu. Paired with jasmine tea, it was a nice relaxing lunch.

Since summer weather is here, I wore this lightweight white skirt, which is lined, paired with my favorite black tee. It is rare to find a white skirt with lining. As we all know, lining is a must when it comes to white! I look forward to also making this casual and pairing it with flip flop or espadrilles on beach days, or even warmer summer days!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy