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How to style a blazer with jeans

March 16, 2022 in General Fashion tagged casual style / outfits / spring 2022 by Bay Area Fashionista

Blazer with jeans outfit details: sunglasses / drop earrings / vintage scarf (similar here) / black layering tee / double breasted blazer / spring nail polish / gold ring / G buckle belt / skinny jeans / spring tote bag (similar here) / yellow flats /

There is nothing like a blazer this spring to spice up a casual outfit and make jeans look put together and chic! So, if you are wondering how to style a blazer with jeans, it is really easy! You can dress it up or down simply by adding flats or heels, loafers or boots, even sandals! You can pair it with a casual tote bag, or a dressy shoulder bag or pouch clutch. The possibilities are endless!

I love love love this blue blazer for the spring season. It has turned into my go-to piece of clothing for the season. It looks fabulous worn as a suit, or paired with jeans, or thrown over a black dress. It is also the right weight for spring weather; so not too warm or cold. Love that!

Bright hues are hot right now, and designers are still showing them this upcoming fall season. This means investing in a bright blazer right now will carry us all through spring, summer, and fall. It can even be layered under a winter coat next winter. Love!

Although skinny jeans are not the hottest denim style right now, I think they look amazing with a blazer. If I wear a heel, boot cut or wide leg jeans work well too. With flats, I prefer a thinner denim silhouette. Classic cut looks great too.

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What do you think of the blazer trend this season? Are you loving it as much as me?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Colored denim trend spring 2022

February 23, 2022 in General Fashion / Trends tagged casual style / denim / outfits / spring 2022 by Bay Area Fashionista

colored denim outfit details: large gold hoop earrings (under $100) / sunglasses / green puff sleeve tee (under $50) / chain pouch / bracelets (under $50) / G buckle belt / classic cut colored denim / spring nail polish / square toe flats /

Colored denim is back! Can you remember the last time there was a colored denim trend? I sure can’t! It seems like it’s been a few decades?! Well, this is one denim trend I am very excited about. It adds pops of fun color to our wardrobes. Stay tuned, there will be pastels and bright colors coming out in the next couple of months for us all to crave and add to our wardrobes. Love that!

Right now, the colored denim on store shelves is trending towards neutral hues such as beige, brown, military green, white (more of a staple than color), and bright pink. The bright pink is a clue that other colors are coming soon!

As you know, happy colors are in this year. So, you might already be stocking up on key wardrobe essentials in your favorite hues. Be sure to add colored denim to your shopping list, because any color is hot this year! You can rock neutral colors such as the pair I am wearing in this post, or fun colors such as green, pink, blue, yellow, and orange. Yes, orange! Orange is a HOT color this year! Get ready!

The colored denim trend transcends denim styles. This is good news because you can wear colored denim in the style of your choice. If wide leg jeans are your thing, there will be colors in wide leg! If you prefer classic cuts, skinny cuts, girlfriend cuts, or boyfriend cuts, there will be colors for you in those styles too! Love that!

I wore these classic cut, beige jeans to Santana Row last week and enjoyed lunch at EMC Seafood. They literally have the best clam chowder in the south bay. No joke. It’s amazing. If you have not tried it yet, you are missing out. Run, don’t walk, to EMC and grab a bowl of clam chowder!

Of course, I ate more than just clam chowder! haha. I split the fried zucchini and parmesan truffle fries with my mom, and also indulged in a sushi roll; with truffle on top! Yum!

These classic cut jeans were very comfortable, and the denim is soft to the touch. Love! I also plan on rocking the classic cut, boyfriend, and girlfriend cuts this year. The wide leg is OK on me, but I feel a little bit short to really do it justice. Also, flares are making a comeback, but I am not sure I am ready to rock this trend again. It still feels dated to me, but I am sure I will eat my words and start wearing it again soon. haha

Wondering which denim cuts are hot in 2022? Well, there are a lot! Look for classic cut, “mom” jeans, flares, wide leg, boyfriend, girlfriend, and the dreaded low rise. Yes, that’s correct. The low rise, is on the rise! Silhouette-wise, it’s not actually rising, unfortunately. It’s sitting low on the hips. Get ready. If you despise this rise, stock up on jeans now, before designers start going low, and flood store shelves with the dreaded low rise. Yikes!

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What do you think of the current denim trends, and the rebirth of the colored denim trend for 2022? Are you going to rock it? Which colors are on your wish list? I’m thinking green, pink, maybe saturated bright blue?!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

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Winter into spring pop of green

February 16, 2022 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion tagged casual style / outfits / spring 2022 / winter 2022 by Bay Area Fashionista

winter into spring street style san jose

Winter into spring outfit ideas: large hoop earrings (under $100) / spring long sleeve green tee / faux leather puffer jacket (sold out-also love this one) / G buckle belt / spring jeans / spring nail polish / top handle bag / platform sneakers /

It is winter into spring outfit weather! Our lows are currently hitting in the 30’s and 40’s while our highs are getting into the low 70’s. It’s a big swing which requires a winter into spring look. This also calls for classic Bay Area “layers.”

Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, we are taught at an early age to wear layers. The fog rolls in and out, and temperatures can swing from winter in the morning, to spring in the afternoon. Even in the summer months we need our layers! The fog can surprise you! Thankfully, spring merchandise is starting to hit store shelves, and I love being able to work a few pieces into my current wardrobe in order to not only combat the swing in temperatures, but to rock a little bit of spring. Love the bright colors!

This long sleeve tee is a pretty shade of green, which is a popular hue this upcoming spring season. If you are looking to add a pop of spring color to your outfits now, look for pops of pink, green, yellow, orange, and blue. Those colors are huge this upcoming warm weather season!

Denim trends for spring 2022 are also slightly changing. While you can hold onto your skinny jeans, looser styles are really where it’s at. Look for boyfriend cuts, girlfriend cuts, classic cuts, vintage late 80’s/early 90’s cuts, flares, and wide legs. There is a cut for each body type this season. Love that!

I wore this winter into spring outfit the other day while window shopping at Valley Fair and enjoying lunch at Bamboo Sushi. I highly recommend the cauliflower!

Are you starting to add a little bit of spring into your daily wardrobe? Despite what the groundhog said, spring really is around the corner! The blossoms are blooming, and the sun is shining. Love!

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I am looking forward to adding a little more spring into my wardrobe this month. Stay tuned for more spring on the blog this month, plus fall/winter 2022/23 NYFW coverage!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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