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BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: dark brown pouch with bulky chain (hot IT bag) / pink nail polish / summer orange nail polish / black puff sleeve tee / small yellow pouch (IT bag under $500) / yellow puffy slides / grey satchel / black mules with sculpted heel / classic Gucci IT bag /

Is it just me, or does May always start to feel like summer? Maybe it’s the warmer temperatures, swimming pool weather, and clear skies? It makes me feel like summer and vacation are near!

As we move towards the summer season, we are gravitating towards summer nail polish, functional handbags with an IT factor, and shoes we can kick on and off. Slides are so hot this year!

While functional bags are popular this year, there is one handbag style from before the pandemic which is still hot on the streets; and highly sought-after. You know the style! The pouch!

Pouch handbags, as you know, are a puffy and soft, clutch-style handbag we can carry on both casual and dressy occasions. This makes it a great day-into-evening bag we can easily snuggle with under our arms. While the Bottega Veneta pouch is the biggest IT bag of the pouch world, the Mansur Gavriel version is equally sought-after. Of course, Mansur Gavriel’s version is much more affordable with the large bag being just under $600 and the small version under $500.

One thing that is different in the pouch world this year is the funky, chunky, gold chain. Designers are placing useless chunky chains on their bags this year which are not meant to be used as a strap; they are meant to drape thoughtlessly over the bag. If you like pouches, and you like chunky chains, Bottega Veneta has the pouch for you; and it’s the hottest version of the pouch IT bag around. Love it!

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Starting to shop for summer? Think puff sleeves, earth tones, pops of color, slides, mules, and IT bags. Love!

Still looking for a Mother’s Day gift? Check out The Perfect Provenance where you can find a last-minute gift in-store or online.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a fabulous Mother’s Day!

XOXO
Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion / Local Designers / Shopping  tagged baf weekly it list / spring 2021 by
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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: puff sleeve stripe top / spring pink nail polish / summer nail polish / vintage pendant (local designer!) / vegan liquid lipstick / gemstone bead bracelet (local designer!) (only $25) / yellow square toe slides / tan leather espadrilles / grey tote bag / classic black IT bag / straw tote (under $500) /

Can you believe April is almost over? Where did this month go? It really flew by!

Spring is in full swing, and we are not only shopping for the “right now,” we are looking forward to summer, and all the excitement it will bring. This summer, those of us who are vaccinated will be able to shed our masks outdoors, and attend more events and activities than last year. In addition, things are opening up for everyone; vaccine or not. We can safely travel again, and get out of our homes; which have started to feel like prisons!

I am looking forward to a beach vacation this summer, and rocking this straw tote all the time! In addition, I am looking forward to wearing outfits other than loungewear and sweats. Love that! I assume you are too?

That being said, we all need at least one fabulous handbag for the summer, square toe slides, and espadrilles to get through all the fun we have planned this summer. We need clothing too! Stay tuned! I will be covering summer clothing later this May!

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SALE ALERTS! Looking for some new pieces to add to your home decor? Wayfair is having a huge sale! You can check it out at Wayfair.com.

Need fitness gear to get in shape for swimsuit season? Check out all the amazing fitness gear on sale at adidas.com.

Looking for a last-minute Mother’s Day gift? Check out all the beautiful pieces on sale at KendraScott.com.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a fabulous, and fashionable weekend.

XOXO

Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: hair dryer (love mine!) / stripe top / spring nail polish: sparkling red, pink / butterfly necklace / black dress / tan espadrille / black classic IT bag / liquid lipstick (review here) / grey satchel /

Can you believe another week went by?! Time is flying by so fast now that the kids are in hybrid school, and things are starting to open up! I am feeling like my days are busier, and time is just flying past me! Are you feeling it too? It makes me happy. Time flying by is a signal that things are moving back towards normalcy! Love that!

This week our shopping habits are reflecting this trend towards normalcy. We are seeking more clothing items, shoes, and handbags we can invest in, and use on a daily basis. I love these classic, chic, and very usable IT bags. Flat espadrilles are perfect for warm weather, and the flat, closed toe style of this espadrille make them easy, everyday shoes, which are soft, comfortable, and great for doing a lot of walking in. Love that!

SALE ALERT! In case you missed it, I posted about some fabulous spring sales on Tuesday. Click here to read all about them! Also, SOMA is having a Mother’s Day sale! The sale starts today and ends on April 26, 2021. You can save 25% on a large number of items on their website, plus their Cool Nights sets are on sale for $49. PLUS, select bralettes are only $20! Yay! Check out my favorites here:

California is planning to lift covid restrictions on June 15th. While we will still be wearing masks, the majority of our economy will be open, and most of us should be vaccinated by them. This means we can travel in-state this summer! Yay! Do you have any travel plans? I am working on some right now, and will defnitly share them with you!

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Stay tuned! While my spring coverage will continue through early May, I do have Dior’s summer nail polish hitting the blog next week! Here is a sneak peek at the beautiful colors I snapped up, and will be reviewing:

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy