fall 2021

National Handbag Day 2021

October 10, 2021 in General Fashion / Handbags tagged fall 2021 / national handbag day by Bay Area Fashionista

My current favorite handbags from top: Mansur Gavriel Candy Bag (review here) / Off-White cross body bag / Mansur Gavriel Cloud Clutch in black / Prada Cleo / Bottega Veneta chain pouch in chocolate brown / Coach Swinger in black / Givenchy Antigona (pictured below) /

Happy National Handbag Day 2021! As you know, this is one of my favorite national days, because handbags are so much fun! This year, I thought I would celebrate my current favorites, as well as my long-loved Givenchy Antigona.

Let’s start with the Givenchy! When I went into my photo gallery to find a picture of my Givenchy Antigona, there were a couple of pages of close-up photos. It’s incredible how often I wear this bag. I have to say, my Antigona is a fabulous, workhorse bag. It is extremely strong and durable. I have carried a heavy, DSLR camera around in it, as well as anything my kids have asked me to hold for them over the years. It has gone to many fashion week’s with me, and it has been my go-to bag when I need a roomy handbag for years. I have a black one, and a light blue one. The black bag is the one I reach for the most, but the light blue bag has been a nice alternative over the years. The Antigona is definitely my best handbag purchase-ever; even over my classic Chanel’s!

I also want to celebrate Mansur Gavriel’s new Candy Bag, and current IT bag, the Cloud clutch. These are great handbags which are easy to wear on a daily basis; plus, they are priced under $1000. Love that!

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What are your favorite handbags to celebrate on National Handbag Day 2021?

Thanks for stopping by, and Happy National Handbag Day 2021!

XOXO

Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

October 8, 2021 in General Fashion / Shopping tagged baf weekly it list / fall 2021 by Bay Area Fashionista

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: convertible handbag (IT bag under $300) / chain pouch / G buckle belt / fall Dior nail polish / fall Chanel nail polish / green pleated skirt / grey slouchy satchel / lug sole boot / black structured hobo bag /

If there was a color of the season, I would declare it green! This fall hue has been spotted everywhere on the streets, and it seems to be selling really well too! I have to admit, I am loving green this season as well. My favorite nail polish for fall is this metallic green from Dior, and this green skirt is my favorite dressy piece.

As we head towards the holiday season, I feel like shades of green will continue to be popular. After all, it just so happens to be one of the two traditional Christmas colors! I definitely want to continue building green into my current wardrobe! What are your thoughts on green?

Touches of the 1990s are still hot this season, as well as chain details, lug soles, loafers, and structured hobos. These hot trends from the runways have definitely taken the streets by storm. Fall street style is all about 1990s style! Love that!

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What are your favorite fall trends this year?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Twirling back into life

October 4, 2021 in General Fashion tagged fall 2021 / outfits by Bay Area Fashionista

wearing: sunglasses / large gold hoops / black cut out top / G buckle belt / bracelets (local designer!) / green pleated skirt / fall nail polish / pouch clutch / chain boots /

Twirling back into life, and it feels so good! I wore this outfit a couple weeks ago to the preview party for Beyond Van Gogh. It was absolutely amazing dressing up, and going out to an event with my husband; without the kids. We haven’t had this opportunity since before the shut down. We felt so free!

If you are from another state besides California, you might be wondering why we are just getting out now. Here in California, we have had a lot of events and businesses shut down during the pandemic. It is just in the last few months that things have really begun to reopen. It took us awhile to acclimate to getting our schedule back to normal, and then adding fun events!

We loved dressing up, and going out. It was definitely a lot of fun. Not only did we love the event, it felt good to go out dressed up, without the kids. I was definitely twirling for joy!

This skirt is great for dressing up. It is easy to pair with a top on warmer fall days. It will also be easy to pair with a long sleeve top, or sweater, when the weather cools down.

Of course, when I know I will be walking, or on my feet, I love opting for boots instead of high heels. They are really comfortable and wearing socks adds some cushioning. Love that!

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I hope you are getting out there, and in the mood to twirl!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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