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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!

Shop my summer capsule wardrobe online:

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

XOXO
Cathy

Maxi skirts for summer

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wearing: statement earrings / knit top / summer nail polish / belted tote bag / maxi skirt / boots (old, similar here) /

I love a good maxi skirt, and this summer they’re back! Maxi skirts are a hot trend this year, and I love the comfort and freedom of a good maxi skirt. Printed or solid, maxi skirts are fabulous in any style this year. Love that!

This maxi skirt is under $100 and I love the warm hued print. It also has a mixed print and tassels. Super fun! Maxi skirts for summer are easy to dress up or down by switching tops and shoes. This maxi skirt will look cute this summer with sandals and a tee for casual, warm days. Love!

Shop my maxi skirt outfit online:

What do you think of maxi skirts for the summer season? Will you be rocking this style?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy