fall 2020

Fall day in the city

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wearing: green and gold earrings / mask / black puff sleeve top / black snake buckle belt / destroyed denim jeans (under $50) / gold cuff / grey bead bracelet / black handbag / fall nail polish / square toe boots (under $200) /

The fall season is here, and since my daughter is a junior in high school, we are starting to look at colleges. I cannot believe we are already looking at colleges! Of course, we are starting hyper-local. So far, we took her to look at Stanford and UCSC. When I realized she was looking at local schools, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to show her my Alma Mater-USF!

Over the weekend we started our adventure at the A.L.C pop-up shop at 2011 Fillmore in San Francisco, then we ate lunch and headed over to USF so I could give my daughter the full tour; as full a tour as possible during a pandemic, when schools are virtual for the semester.

We parked right in front of campus (um-when does that happen?!), and then I brought my family down to the baseball field, and took them throughout the campus. There was a lot of new construction on campus, which was fun for me to see since those buildings and add-ons weren’t there when I was a student. It was really fun to give my family a tour, talk about the buildings, and student life at USF. I used to give college tours to prospective families when I was a student, so I felt like a collegiate again, which was fun!

My daughter enjoyed the tour, and really liked the campus. I am not sure if the major she wants is available at USF, but at least she liked the campus! If she doesn’t choose to apply there, maybe one of my other kids will want to be a Don, just like their mother!

I have to give a shout-out to these boots. I just bought these square toe booties for the fall season, and decided to wear them for the first time in the city. We did a ton of walking, and these boots were so comfortable! I love the roomy square toe, and good foot support. I am looking forward to wearing these boots often this season since they are not only on trend, but great for walking!

I hope you are getting chances to rock your new fall looks!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

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Fall 2020 IT bags under $1000

 in General Fashion / Handbags / Shopping  tagged coach / fall 2020 / issey miyake / mansur gavriel / staud by

fall 2020 it bags under $1000

Fall 2020 IT bags under $1000 from top left: black baguette / pastel blue camera bag / pouch clutch / two tone tote  / classic bucket bag / BAO tote bag / round shoulder bag /

The fall season is here, and there are so many IT bags to covet this season! Thankfully, you don’t have to break the bank to snag a fabulous bag for the cool weather season. There are plenty of hotter than hot handbags for fall priced well under $1000. Love that!

The baguette is still a hot, emerging handbag silhouette; and no bag under $1000 is better than the Coach baguette. My favorite style is this beautiful black version; oh, and this one is actually under $500. Love that even more!

Camera bags, and anything Gucci, have an IT factor to them; so it comes as no surprise this camera bag by Gucci is a hot IT bag. Love that it is priced under $1000! Plus, pastels are an emerging color trend from Milan, so this bag is ahead of the fashion curve. The only problem it, which color to choose?

Mansur Gavriel can do no wrong. Pretty much all of their bags are IT bags. This pouch clutch is so hot right now, it might burn you if you touch it! Ha! Of course, their classic bucket bag is a must-have. This two-tone tote bag is the newest bag from Mansus Gavriel’s line-up, and it’s going to be a hit. You might want to grab yours before the wait-list begins.

Here in Silicon Valley, Issey Miyake is a cult favorite. The BAO collection is on the arm of every fashionable women coming out of a home priced well over $5 mil. You can spot them also on the arms of ladies emerging from their Tesla’s. This is the current IT bag in the San Francisco Bay Area right now! This fall blue is my favorite hue. Which color do you choose?

Lastly, geometric bags are hot for fall, and this bag by Staud is the best way to rock the trend this fall season. Love that it’s priced well under $500! I can’t decide which color I like best. Which one do you prefer?

Shop fall 2020 IT bags under $1000 online:

Which fall IT bag under $1000 do you like best? I can’t wait to get my hands on the new tote by Mansur Gavriel!

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO
Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

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fall 2020 fashion

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: blue sweater / fall nail polish / blue jam jar (on major sale!) / loafer slides (under $150) / bucket bag /

The BAF Weekly IT List is here! This week was the first official week of fall, and I am here for it! The nights are a little bit cooler, pumpkin spice everything is on store shelves, and we can all walk around in our fall clothing without feeling out of season. Loving fall! Now, if temperatures can just stay low, and NOT go into the 90’s next week as predicted, the beginning of fall would be perfect. Fingers crossed!

Now, let’s chat about this week’s five IT items! This blue sweater is absolutely amazing. I am waiting for cooler weather so I can wear mine all the time. It comes in other colors too; so pretty! It’s the perfect go-to pull-over for fall. Love!

None of us can get enough of these classic loafer slides for fall. This pair is priced under $150, so if you haven’t picked up a pair yet, what are you waiting for? Snap them up now!

If you haven’t updated your nails for the fall season, do it now! This is my favorite nail polish hue of the season, and it’s a classic! You can wear it now and well into the holiday season. Love that!

Are you a Fiestaware fan? I recently became one. This cute little square jam jar is a limited edition Fiestaware piece, and it’s on major sale right now! Snap one up in your choice of color ASAP before they are gone! This would also make a great holiday gift if you have a Fiestaware fan, or colorful housewares fan, on your list. Can’t beat that price! I snapped one up in Turquoise, Lapis, and Mulberry. Love!

Lastly, this classic bucket bag is a must-have IT bag. If you don’t already own one, now is a great time to invest in one to wear now and forever. I love mine! It’s a total workhorse bag I can stuff multiple water bottles inside, as well as an entire cardigan sweater. It’s roomier than it appears; and very strong!!! Perfect when you have kids like me, or just need to carry a lot of stuff around.

Pouch Clutch | Designer or Deal?

affordable pouch clutch fall it bag

Pouch Clutch at three price points, from top: Designer IT Bag / IT brand pouch clutch priced under $1000 (this is the one I own and I love it!) / affordable pouch clutch priced under $70 /

Thank you for all the great feedback last week on my new weekly series, designer or deal! This week I thought we would talk about the pouch clutch, which is a hot IT bag right now. There are so many versions out there, it’s hard to pick the right one! So, I thought I would show you the three best versions of the trend.

Of course, you can go for the pouch clutch that started it all; the Bottega Veneta pouch priced just under $3000. There is also the moderately priced version from Mansur Gavriel priced well under $1000. This clutch also has IT bag status on the street, so you can’t go wrong saving a few bucks with this one! I own the black with flamma interior version and I love it. It’s very comfortable to carry around, and it is quite roomy! Love that! Lastly, you can get a ton of bang for your buck with this pouch clutch priced under $70. It’s a great deal; especially if you want to rock the pouch clutch trend but don’t think you’ll wear it often. This is a great choice for occasional use.

Pouch clutches around the web:

What is your favorite item from the IT list? Will you rock a pouch clutch this season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy