casual style

Casual holiday outfit with sparkles

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / holidays 2024 / outfits by

wearing: statement earrings / lipstick / stripe sweater / holiday nail polish / black handbag / wide leg jeans / boots /

When we think of holiday sparkle, oftentimes we think of a party ensemble. Seriously though, we wear casual clothing more often than party lewks, so, having at least one sparkling sweater for the holiday season is the must-have we didn’t all know we needed!

I love this sparkling sweater because it has a subtle festive vibe. The sparkling silver stripes are made from sequins and paired with a classic grey-white knit. This allows the sweater to be paired with jeans for everyday wear or over a party skirt on a cool night for an actual party. I love having a festive sweater I can wear daily, and also wear for holiday events!

Another thing about this sweater? It’s under $100. Love that!

Do you enjoy wearing a little sparkle during the day this holoiday season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Pop of red for the holidays

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / holidays 2024 / outfits by

wearing: lipstick / statement earrings / black sweater / black belt (old, also love this one) / wide leg jeans / red hobo bag / gemstone bracelets / holiday nail polish / boots /

Do you have a comfortable, go-to outfit every season? This holiday season, my comfy go-to outfit is this; black sweater, wide leg jeans, and a pop of Christmas red. Love!

This sweater is super comfortable, and the dolman sleeves are perfect for our California weather. I can easily go inside and outside and stay warm. Love that!

Another thing that makes this sweater great is that it shows off my gemstone bracelets! They just so happen to be made by a local designer in San Jose. These bracelets are fabulous to own, as well as give as gifts this holiday season. You can find them online here.

Thanks for stopping by! Stay tuned for more holiday coverage right here on the blog!

XOXO
Cathy

Cords and a sweater

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / fall 2024 / outfits / winter 2025 by

Corduroy pants outfit ideas: lipstick / statement earrings / turtleneck sweater / olive green tee / black belt / gemstone bracelet / nail polish / brown cords / suede handbag / boots (old, also love this pair) /

There is something nostalgic about corduroy pants. They remind me of the 1970s and early 1980s. So, when I was looking for an alternative to jeans this season, I decided to give these cords a go. I am so glad I did!

Despite the fact that they are long, and I needed to have them shortened, they are super comfortable, and I love how they fit. I decided to go with chocolate brown so that I could mix and match them with various neutral hues. It was all about a fall vibe.

We have weather right now which is in between cool and warm. So, as you Bay Area natives know, it’s all about layering! I popped this sweater over my shoulders so I could easily slip it on if the fog rolled in or the wind got too cool; and it was quite windy when we took these photos! That’s why my hair is tucked into the sweater! haha

how to style corduroy pants

I had heard about this noodle place named Taro San Japanese Noodle Bar at Stanford Shopping Center, so we decided to try it. I am so glad we did! My husband ordered a bento box, which he told me was delicious. My son enjoyed his beef udon with a side of sushi. I took the plunge into the special Chef’s menu and ordered the Truffle Mushroom Udon. OMG! It was soooooo good. If you love mushrooms as much as I do, you need to try this! It’s a bit more expensive than the regular udon on the menu, but it was worth every extra penny. It was a mushroom fan’s dream! Loved it!

I look forward to going back and trying more items on the menu. It was so good! Maybe I’ll wear my cords again with another sweater. They are super comfy! Love!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy