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Military green jacket for the fall season

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged casual style / denim / fall 2016 / outfits / proenza schouler / target / who what wear by

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Pictured: gold earrings / Chanel sunglasses / MAC Tendertalk Lip Balm in Teddy Pink / jacket c/o Target / necklace c/o Ettika / tee / mixed metal ring set (so hot for fall!) / NARS Amarapura nail polish / handbag /  jeans (old, also love this pair on sale!) / booties (old, also love this pair)

Over the weekend I drove up to San Francisco with my friend Dawn Lucy of Fashion Should Be Fun. We headed up to the city for a rewardStyle class on entertaining. The class was really fun because we were not only there to socialize, we were entertained too!

The event took place at The Cheese School in the Mission district. Who knew there was a school for cheese?!?! We were taught all about pairing wine with cheese, which is very handy when choosing the menu for an event held in your home. Loved it!

In addition to wine and cheese pairings, we learned all about flower arranging. Normally when I entertain, I purchase flowers from the supermarket, put some water in the vase, add the packet, and then plop the flowers into the vase. Now that I have learned how to arrange them, I am going to be more careful, and mindful, of how I create my centerpieces. Love!

Part of the event was social. We were treated with delicious appetizers, bean salad, and beautiful decor. In addition to the atmosphere, the event was filled with local bloggers who were fun to meet, talk to, and befriend! I met so many fabulous, nice people that night! I love connecting with like-minded, local bloggers.

Before the event, Dawn and I spotted this mural a couple of blocks from The Cheese School and thought it would be fun to snap pictures of our outfits in front of it. We loved the composition of the mural. Isn’t it cool! I love the mix of showing artists painting our beautiful city, and children studying. It displays the intellectual yet artistic side of San Francisco which makes our city so fabulous.

The Mission is filled with murals, do you have a favorite one? If so, please share in the comments below!

Photos: Dawn Lucy/Fashion Should Be Fun

Breezy and casual late summer outfit

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion / Jewelry  tagged casual style / chloe / denim / ettika / fall 2016 / outfits / summer 2016 by

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Pictured: Earrings: Kendra Scott / Sunglasses: Chanel / Lipstick: MAC Tendertalk Lip Balm / Blouse: O’Neill / Necklace: Kendra Scott / Handbag: Chloe / Bracelet: Still Surprise You Choker c/o Ettika worn as bracelet / Nail Polish: Dior Steel Grey / Rings: Kendra Scott / Jeans: Gap / Booties: Sam Edelman (super comfy-totally obsessed!)

It’s that time of year when we are looking at all the fall fashions on store shelves and wanting to rock all the new trends, yet, when we look outside, it is still over eighty degrees! Ugh! When this time of year rolls around, I always try to incorporate lightweight fall pieces into a summer outfit in order to reflect the new fall trends, yet remain comfortable in the heat.

This breezy blouse is great for hot days since it is loose fitting. The blush color is also a hot summer color, yet plays well with fall’s berry hues. It will look fabulous in the fall season paired with burgundy booties or a burgundy handbag. Love!

One thing I cannot get enough of right now is my “Still Surprise You” choker by Ettika. It can be worn as a choker, which is fun to layer with longer, thin necklaces, or as a bracelet. On this day, I was in the mood to wear it as a bracelet. I love how it looks on the wrist!

I hope you are enjoying the last few weeks of summer, and all the new fall trends hitting store shelves! Thanks for stopping by 🙂

XOXO

Cathy

Baggy jeans and Valentino Tango pumps

 in General Fashion  tagged banana republic / casual style / denim / hm / mansur gavriel / outfits / summer 2016 / valentino by

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Chanel / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rosa / Earrings: Kendra Scott / Top: H & M / Necklace: Jennifer Zeuner / Bracelet: H & M (on sale under $5!) / Nail Polish: Chanel Canotier / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel / Jeans: Banana Republic / Shoes: Valentino Tango pumps

I fell in love with the Valentino Tango pumps last year. I was on the hunt for a pair of black pumps last year, and when I saw the Valentino Tango pumps, I knew I needed a pair, in black, in my life! Unfortunately, black was no-where to be found. These pumps were, and still are, quite popular!

When the fall season was approaching, I decided a pair of Valentino Tango pumps would be perfect for the autumn season, as well as my fashion week wardrobe. I was unable to find a black pair, so last year I opted for a red pair with the short, 1″ heel. I felt like the shorter heel would be ideal for fashion week since there is a lot of standing, and walking, involved. The shorter heel worked out perfectly; and the Valentino Tango pumps in red were easy to wear with different outfits, as well as walk, and stand in line.

The black pair still haunts me. I have been keeping my eyes open for a pair, in the higher heel, since last year. I cannot seem to get my hands on a pair! In my last search, I came across a new, light slate blue color Valentino has released for pre-fall. I instantly feel in love! If I cannot have a black pair, this color surely satisfies me!

As with the shorter heel, the higher heel Valentino Tango pump is comfortable, and easy to walk in. I feel like I could actually run in these shoes. They fit extremely well, and hug your foot. I have found with Valentino shoes in general, they are made so well that every pair is comfortable and easy to wear all day long. Love that!

I still would love a black pair for my wardrobe, but if I end up choosing a different pair of black pumps as my go-to heels for fall, I will not be sad. Owning this pair of light, slate blue Valentino Tango pumps with the higher heel has satisfied me. I am in love!

Is there a pair of shoes out there you are in love with, and finding yourself hunting down? If so, which pair are they?

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