fall 2022


That 1980s vibe

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style bloggers over 40

wearing: large hoop earrings / sunglasses / stripe crop top / green handbag / G buckle belt / vented classic jeans (under $100) / fall nail polish / high top sneakers /

Raise your hand if you wore acid wash jeans, stone wash, and sand wash jeans in the late 1980s? My hand is way up! These jeans evoke that late 1980s vibe, and I am here for it!

OK, I will be honest, I cannot tell if these jeans are acid wash or stone wash, or some other wash that is new. They look like either acid wash or stone wash. The description does not specify the wash. Of course, back in the day, it was very important for customers to know what type of wash they were buying, since it was an important part of denim fashion! Remember that?

In addition to 1980s denim washes, the silhouettes from that time period are hot again this season too. Look for classic cuts, and higher waists. Of course, 1970s styles are hot right now too such as wide leg and flare. I plan to rock both this season!

To make a full, 1980s vibe I paired my jeans with high top sneakers and a crop top. This is a very late 1980s look! If you plan to rock a crop top this season, remember to pair it with higher waisted jeans. Crop tops do not go with low rise jeans.

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This was a fun outfit to wear the other day when we ate out in Japantown San Jose at Okayama Sushi. These sneakers were nice and comfy for walking around, and high tops, which were hot in the 1980s, are hot again now!

For a full 1980s vibe, I wore my green handbag for a fun pop of color. It is so much fun wearing fall outfits now!

Shop my fall 1980s vibe outfit online:

Which decade of influence for fall 2022 are you loving right now?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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National Handbag Day 2022

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Happy National Handbag Day 2022! Today is a fabulous day for all of us. If you are here, I am sure it is because you share my love for handbags! Yay!

Today, we can celebrate our love for handbags by wearing any handbag from our collections which moves us. In fact, feel free to change your handbag during the day! Why not wear one in the morning, a different handbag during the day, and switch to another bag for the evening! Love that!

If you are looking for some fall handbag inspiration, check out my fall handbag capsule here. Wondering about fall handbag trends? Look for hobo bags, small or mini bags, invest in a green bag, classic flap shoulder bags, and wear your cross-body bags on your shoulder, not cross body. Think 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s inspiration.

Here are the handbags on my current rotation:

Which handbags are you currently loving this fall season?

Happy National Handbag Day 2022!

XOXO
Cathy


BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: large hoop earrings (under $100) / makeup bag (coupon code Cathy10 ) / chocolate brown chain pouch / black hobo bag / ivory hobo bag / G buckle belt / caramel hobo bag / suede western style boots / fall nail polish / dark wash wide leg jeans (under $100, avl in short, reg., and tall) /

Can you believe it is already October? Where is the time going? The weather is starting to cool down, and we are all stocking up on fall clothing and accessories. Hobo bags are proving to be the IT handbag silhouette of the season! If you have not invested in at least one hobo bag yet, what are you waiting for?

There are so many fabulous hobo bags on the market this season. It also looks like they will continue into 2023 as we saw many hobos on the spring 2023 runways. Love that! I recommend investing in a good neutral hue you can wear every day and in any season. I love black, ivory, and caramel. These hues transcend season. Love!

Western style boots are huge this fall season, and this comfy suede pair won’t break the bank. I can walk for miles in them; even with my hip and foot injuries! Love!

If you are in a warmer climate, and not ready to shop for cool weather clothing, the easiest way to update your wardrobe is with a handbag or fall nail polish. The darker fall nail polish hues are starting to fly off of store shelves, such as this dark red featured above.

Looking towards holiday travel? Or maybe you just need a way to store makeup? This makeup bag, which is under $100, is fabulous. You can read my full review here.

Shop the BAF Weekly IT List online:

What are you loving for the fall season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy