fall 2017

Fall fitness schedule 2017

 in Fitness  tagged fall 2017 / outdoor fitness / workout ideas by

fall fitness schedule

It’s entirely possible I am trying to make a cliche heart while hiking with my family.

The fall season is here! This means it is time to adjust our fitness routines for cooler weather, and busier schedules. My schedule this fall is crazy busy, so getting my weekly workouts in can be challenging. I am homeschooling two of my three kids, plus running my business. This is in addition to my children’s extra-curricular activities which I need to drive them to and from. My schedule is jam-packed this season! It’s a miracle I made it to fashion week last month!

Since the fall season is traditionally warm here in the San Francisco Bay Area, it is my last chance to get some outdoor workouts in before the rainy season begins, and temperatures begin to fall. My fall fitness routine incorporates outdoor workouts, and indoor workouts; in order to give me a good balance of fitness.

Monday: 30 min walk around outside.

Tuesday: Spin Class (interval/aerobic)

Wednesday: rest

Thursday: BodyCombat (aerobic)

Friday: Swimming (60 min workout/aerobic/interval)

Saturday: BodyPump/Step (strength/aerobic)

Sunday: Afternoon hike-sometimes, or rest. (depends on our schedule)

This fitness routine is pretty mild. I usually like to have something a little meatier, but my schedule dictates how often I can workout, and for how long.

What types of workouts are you incorporating into your fall fitness routine this season?

My hiking outfit pictured above:

Faux fur fall 2017 | coats and jackets

 in General Fashion / Trends  tagged coats / fall 2017 / faux fur / runway trends / street style trends by

faux fur fall 2017

pictured: faux fur coat / handbag / jeans (old, similar here) / booties (old, similar here)

Faux fur is a huge trend for the fall 2017 season. It was splashed all over the fall/winter 2017/18 runways, and it is taking the streets by storm. This is one runway-to-the-streets trend which cannot be ignored.

I love faux fur fall 2017. The faux fur coats, and faux fur jackets, we are seeing for the fall 2017 season are lighthearted, fun, soft, and so very cozy! There is absolutely no reason to seek out real fur, faux fur has so many more options, is just as soft and cozy, costs less then real fur, and no animals are harmed in the making of it. Love that!

The faux fur fall 2017 trend is two-fold; when it comes to coats, look for styles which hit around the knee. If you are looking more for a faux fur jacket, look for shorter styles which hit at the belt. You may also start to see shoulder pads inside faux fur coats, and faux fur jackets, this fall 2017 season. The 80’s are starting to creep into pockets of fashion, so be on the lookout for powerful, but never exaggerated, shoulders.

Styles of faux fur coats, and faux fur jackets, for the fall 2017 season range from classic, luxurious black, to avant-garde and playful prints, chevron patterns, stripes, and bold hues. Why not brighten up a dreary fall or winter day with a brightly colored, faux fur coat!? Love!

There are faux fur coats and faux fur jackets in all price ranges this autumn season. You can find many styles starting around $100, and for designer labels, you will see faux fur well above $1000. For a good quality, soft, warm and cozy faux fur cover-up, I would recommend looking around in the $250 price range; and up. I have noticed some of the styles under $250 may shed. If you happen upon a faux fur coat or jacket which sheds, you can store it in the freezer overnight before wearing it. This usually helps keep the shedding to a minimum.

Faux fur fall 2017 can be worn casually, or dressed up. This is a great trend because you can invest in one fabulous coat, and wear it for any occasion! Faux fur can be worn with jeans, or over a cocktail dress; it is so versatile! With jackets, the versatility is limited. If you go for a faux fur jacket which has a moto or stadium jacket cut, then it may be too casual to pair with an evening ensemble. If you are looking for something to wear for any occasion, I would recommend a coat versus a jacket. BUT, if you want something on trend, for casual days, a jacket is a great way to go. It is up to you and how you think you will wear it this fall season.

Here are a few faux fur jackets and faux fur coats around the web, you can shop now. I hope you love them!

Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

How to wear velvet during the day

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / fall 2017 / givenchy / outfits by

how to wear velvet during the day casual daytime velvet how to wear velvet during the daysilver boots for fall 2017

wearing: silver oval earrings / Chanel lipstick / navy velvet tee / distressed boyfriend jeans (old, similar here) / Givenchy bag /  fall nail polish / black leather and silver watch / silver boots (so comfy!-last seen here)

Wondering how to wear velvet during the day this fall season? It’s easy! Velvet is such a hot trend this autumn, and it can elevate an otherwise basic casual, daytime look, into something fabulous.

When I was at fashion week last month, I wore velvet booties in order to add the velvet trend to one of my outfits. They were really comfortable, and easy to wear while standing, and walking all day. I found my velvet booties turned out to be easy to wear back home too. They look amazing with jeans! After wearing a navy blazer last year, and continually wearing my velvet booties this year, I decided to add more velvet to my daytime fall wardrobe.

This velvet tee turned out to be a great way to wear velvet on casual days. As an alternative to my velvet booties, this velvet tee can be worn with jeans, or a skirt, for multiple looks this season. I photographed myself wearing this tee with my comfy and casual boyfriend jeans. This was a really comfortable outfit which was perfect for the moderate fall temperatures we have been enjoying the last few days. I love the flared sleeve, and boxy silhouette, of the tee. So fun!

My silver booties were my way of pushing my style a little bit out of my conservative comfort zone for fashion week. I am so glad I took the silver booties plunge! Not only are they eye catching and fun, these booties are extremely comfortable! I can walk for miles and miles in them. Love! There is something edgy yet luxurious about mixing silver and velvet together for daytime outfits.

There you have it! My way of solving the fall dilemma of how to wear velvet during the day this autumn season. How do you plan to wear velvet this fall season?

Shop my casual velvet outfit for fall:

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

how to wear velvet during the day