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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

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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

JCrew Berkeley Bucket bag review

 in Handbags  tagged bucket bag / casual style / handbag reviews / jcrew / outfits / totes by
j.crew berkeley bucket bag review jcrew
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wearing: statement earrings / lipstick / turtleneck sweater / wide leg jeans (sold out, also love this pair) / fall nail polish / bucket bag / Mary Jane flats /

I finally broke down and bought a suede bag! Of course, I was quite hesitant, so I bought a hybrid which is suede on one side, and leather on the other. I have to admit, I am in love!

J.Crew has a really popular bucket bag named the Berkeley Bucket Bag. It comes in a large range of colors, as well as this suede and leather combo bag. I decided to buy it because I felt like the bag fit into the north/south tote trend without being a large tote, and it also fit into the slouchy bucket bag trend; well, because it is actually a bucket bag. haha

Instead of my usual handbag review where I show what fits inside, I figured you would already know that daily purse essentials will fit inside this bag. In addition to my wallet, lipstick, keys, phone, and Kleenex, this J.Crew Berkeley Bucket Bag can fit gloves and a snow hat on cold days, as well as a scarf, snacks, and a water bottle. It is really roomy!

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Inside the J.Crew Berkeley Bucket Bag, the bag is wide open. For small objects you don’t want to lose, I would recommend adding a small pouch or clutch to keep things organized. In order to secure the bag, there is a tie at the top. I have not used the tie; I tend to just leave the bag open. If I go somewhere where pickpocketing is a concern, I will use a pouch for small items, place a scarf on the top of the bag and tie it to secure it.

I love the slouchy look and feel of this bucket bag. Plus, it is priced under $200, love that! So, if you are looking for a handbag which is affordable yet fits into multiple handbag trends for fall, this is the one! There are plenty of colors to choose from and it has the look of a north/south tote, a bucket bag, and can fit into the role of a medium hobo bag; despite not looking like a hobo bag. Love!

This will be a fun bag to carry throughout the fall season, and beyond!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

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Falling into fall for brunch

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

wearing: statement earrings / lipstick / tee / blazer / black belt / wide leg jeans (old, also love this pair) / fall nail polish / handbag / silver bracelet / gemstone bead bracelet / black flats /

My bag was turned around! Ooops. So, I snapped another photo at home, which you can see below. This is the fall outfit I wore to the Stanford Shopping Center Beauty Brunch. I was so excited to wear a fall look. When I woke up, we still had some fog at our house, so the blazer and jeans seemed like the ideal outfit. Little did I know, it was really warm in Palo Alto without any fog in the sky! Ooops again!

Despite not being dressed for the weather, I made it through the event without melting. Putting the blazer on my shoulders instead of putting my arms in the jacket really helped me wear the jacket throughout the event. Yay! haha

These shoes turned out to be perfect for the event. Since they have good arch support, I was able to walk around and stand without any pain in my feet. Love that! If you have planter fasciitis too, or foot pain, I highly recommend checking out these shoes, they are a life saver!

I am looking forward to wearing this fall look more often; especially when we actually have fall temperatures. These eighty-degree days need to go! I really do need some pumpkin spice weather! haha

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy