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Patriotic outfit idea for the 4th of July

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4th of July outfit idea: USA Tee / red statement earrings / blue nail polish / denim shorts / straw tote (customizable) / blue and white stripe espadrilles /

The 4th of July is fast approaching, this is the perfect time to assemble your patriotic outfit for watching parades, attending BBQ’s and showing off your USA pride. Love that!

Chances are, you already own denim shorts, but if not, this pair is really cute and available in a couple different washes. These espadrilles are comfy and patriotic. Love those stripes!

Of course, blue nail polish is perfect at any time, especially when we are celebrating our country. This is my favorite bottle.

We all need a USA tee! This one comes in a few different color combos and style. This style is my favorite. Love it!

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Have a fabulous 4th of July!

XOXO

Cathy

Japanese Friendship Garden San Jose

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wearing: statement earrings / navy tee / summer nail polish / gemstone bead bracelets / wide leg jeans / shoulder bag / sneakers /

Did you know San Jose has a Japanese Friendship Garden? The best part? It’s free! Love that!

Nestled into Kelley Park and across from Excite Stadium, the Japanese Friendship Garden offers well maintained gardens, a calm pathway, and lots of Koi! The only drawback is that there is a problem with the large pond, so it has been drained for several years. Fingers crossed San Jose finds a way to fix it!

This is a fabulous place to go if you want an easy outdoor walk instead of a gym day, or you need a peaceful activity to relieve stress. If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, I highly recommend taking a moment to visit for a peaceful walk; just be prepared for the empty pond.

You can always make a day of it and also visit History San Jose as well as the Portuguese History Museum since they are all on the same, large block on Senter Road.

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy this summer activity idea!

XOXO

Cathy

Summer capsule wardrobe 2025

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Summer capsule wardrobe from top left: light knit top / pink statement earrings / white peplum top / ivory jeans (petite, also avl in reg and tall) / stripe pants / white skirt / black tee /

This summer season, I am sticking to a neutral color palette as well as black and white combos. For color, I love the Hermes nail polish collection for adding a little fun to my overall look. I am also incorporating pops of pink and mocha; keeping in line with current color trends, of course!

My summer capsule wardrobe is really a continuation of my spring capsule, with a few added pieces to replace the ones with thicker fabric. After all, dressing for the weather is a must!

If you are looking for flattering tee shirts which won’t break the bank, I am in love with these! I have them in multiple colors for summer; olive, ivory, light blue, navy, and black. I picked up two in black because I wear the color so often. They also wash well. I have been washing them in warm, regular cycle, and throwing them in the dryer. They come out looking great! Love that!

So, summer 2025 is all about classic style, keeping lines clean, and continuing investment dressing. Love!

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Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for more summer coverage!

XOXO
Cathy