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Shades of blue for winter

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged banana republic / casual style / chloe / fall 2015 / gap / outfits / rag and bone / scarves / winter 2016 by

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Chanel / Lipstick: Chanel Melancholie / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Coat: Banana Republic / Blanket Scarf (on sale!!!) / Jeans: Gap / Handbag: Chloe / Nail Polish: Nars Night Creature / Booties: Rag & Bone

When I was in New York for fashion week back in September, I was thrilled to see so many shades of blue on the runways! Since blue is my favorite color, this is definitely a color trend I don’t mind jumping on as quickly as possible!

This short coat caught my eye right away at Banana Republic. Not only is it a great casual style, perfect for wearing with jeans, it is a fabulous shade of blue! I love the bright, pale turquoise color which brightens up a dreary winter day. In addition to being bright, this coat is extremely cozy! I love staying warm in it. If you need a perfect, cozy, casual coat for right now, this is the coat to check out! You will love it.

The blanket scarf pictured above is also my favorite blanket scarf this season. It is soft, smooth, and very cozy. It adds additional warmth to any outfit I wear; and I love the color mix! The soft grey combined with green, and two shades of blue, makes this blanket scarf so pretty! It also comes in purple, which I am tempted to pick up since both colors are on sale! I may pick up a couple to give as gifts for Christmas too. It can easily roll up and fit inside a stocking! Can we say best. stocking. stuffer, ever! Yes! Maybe Santa will fill my stocking with the purple one. . .hmmmm

I find myself reaching for this coat and scarf combination often. I love how the two pieces look together. Do you have a particular scarf you reach for when you wear a certain jacket or coat? Please share in the comments below!

The earrings I am wearing in these photos is a favorite pair of mine. You may have noticed in previous outfit posts, I wear them often! They come in a dozen colors, so if you are looking for a last minute stocking stuffer, these are a great option! Or, a little somthin’ somthin’ for yourself 😉

I hope you are staying warm this season. If you need a casual coat, I highly recommend this one! It is really warm, comfortable, and cozy! Have a great holiday season and thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Outfit details and alternatives in shades of blue:

Summer outfit in San Francisco

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion / Travel  tagged banana republic / casual style / donald j pliner / gap / kendra scott / mansur gavriel / outfits by

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Prada / Lipstick: Chanel 487 Amorosa / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Top: Banana Republic (sold out, similar here) / Skirt: Gap (sold out, similar here)/ Ring: Kendra Scott / Handbag Mansur Gavriel / Nail Polish: Chanel Beige Rose / Shoes: c/o Donald J Pliner

Over the weekend, my husband and I took the kids to the de Young Museum in San Francisco. We have taken them to the Children’s Discovery Museum, The Tech Museum, and the Legion of Honor; but this was our first trip to the fabulous de Young! It was nice to take the kids to the de Young since both my husband and I remember our own parents taking us to de Young Museum when we were kids. We love being able to pass the experience on to our kids.

My kids favorite art pieces inside the museum included the early American silver service, the early American chairs, any painting with kids in it, the civil war era fireplace, the observation tower, and Keith Haring’s “untitled (three figures dancing)” which was located outside the building. Of course, they also loved the cookies in the cafe, and the books in the gift shop!

The pictures I took, shown above, were taken from both the ground, and the observation tower inside the de Young Museum. How amazing is the living roof atop the California Academy of Sciences!!

If you are local to the Bay Area, or visiting San Francisco, the de Young Museum is a must-see! Locals and tourists alike enjoy the important exhibits, and overall experience at the museum. To learn more about the de Young Museum, please visit their website online here.

Breezy eyelet skirt

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged banana republic / casual style / mansur gavriel / outfits / stuart weitzman / summer 2015 by

bay area street style fashioncasual summer weekend outfit ideamansur gavriel drawstring handbagsan jose street stylestuart weitzman tie flatssan francisco bay area street style fashion bloggerPictured: Earrings: Kendra Scott / Sunglasses: Prada / Lipstick: Chanel 487 Amorosa / Top: BCBG (old, also love this one) / Jacket: AG / Necklace: Vince (old, also love this one) / Skirt: Banana Republic / Nail Polish: Chanel Lavanda / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel / Shoes: Stuart Weitzman

I love a breezy skirt for warm, summer days. Since June is here, I have trying to wear my summer wardrobe, despite the fog. When I bought this skirt, I needed to wear it ASAP! This skirt not only offers lightweight fabric, and a breezy silhouette, it has a pretty, eyelet design around the scarf-like hem. Love that!

The fog the past couple of weeks has been unreal. To combat the cold, I have been topping off my summer wardrobe with this denim jacket. It is a must-have in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have always owned a denim jacket; ever since I was in middle school! Denim is the right weight for foggy days in the spring, summer, and fall. I really think it would be difficult to live without a denim jacket! There is no viable alternative for casual, cool, foggy days.

Have you been trying to wear your summer wardrobe these past couple of weeks? Or have you been sticking to your early spring clothing?

*If you are interested in ordering the skirt, I am 5’4″ and wearing a size 6. You can see where the hemline hits me, versus the model.