holidays 2021

Fabulous faux leather pants

November 22, 2021 in General Fashion tagged holidays 2021 / jonathon simkhai / mansur gavriel / outfits by Bay Area Fashionista

Wearing: sunglasses / green statement earrings / black sparkling puff sleeve top / gemstone bracelets (local designer under $50) / gold bead bracelet (use code BayArea15 site-wide to save 15% off) / green metallic nail polish / mini gold clutch / self-tie faux leather pants / chain detail black boots /

Ah, the pants! If you are a fan of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, you know about these pants! While they aren’t the exact brand worn by Crystal, they are the closest pair I have found. I absolutely adore these pants! They are fairly thick, so these faux leather pants are warmer than jeans during the colder months. They are also as comfortable as pajama pants, so I find myself reaching for them often. It is possible I could have gone down one size. With my new weight, I am still figuring out my sizes.

How fun is this sparkling black top! I wish you could see how sparkly it is in real life. These photos do not do it justice. If you want a fun top this holiday season, pick up one of these! I also have one in red, and they have other colors available too! This top is also a great way to make jeans festive. Love that!

OK, I know I have a lot of Mansur Gavriel fans here with me! If you love their cloud clutch, this is the mini. I wanted to jump on the gold handbag trend, but didn’t want anything too bold. This mini size is a great way to be understated, yet still rock the gold bag trend. I have to say, it is very mini. I need to switch to my small travel wallet, and my iPhone does not fit inside. My full review will hit the blog tomorrow. If you want to pick up a small, gold clutch, but need to fit your phone inside, I recommend going with the middle sized cloud, which can be found here.

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Have you ever had an outfit inspired by a TV show? More specifically, have you ever designed an outfit around a piece you saw on the Real Housewives? This outfit is exactly that! haha

Well, this is my version of a little-black-dress for the holiday season. I can wear this outfit for dinner, to the theater, and to a party. It’s dressy enough for holiday festivities, yet feels like a comfortable pair of pajamas. haha, love that!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

November 19, 2021 in General Fashion / Shopping tagged baf weekly it list / holidays 2021 by Bay Area Fashionista

BAF weekly IT List from top left: structured hobo / sparkling earrings (use code BayArea15 to save 15% off site-wide) / holiday nail polish / foundation powder / soft hobo bag / green pleated skirt / lug sole boots / mini gold pouch (avl in more colors) / chocolate brown chain pouch (avl in more colors) / black pouch (avl in more colors) /

Handbags are a hot holiday item right now! Everyone is shopping for a hot IT bag either for themselves, or to give to someone special their gift list. Hobo bags are hot right now, and as we move into 2022, they will be even hotter. Look for both structured and soft styles as we move into the new year!

Gold bags are having a moment too. They aren’t just for the holidays. Watch for metallic bags in the new year along with soft shades of brown, ivory, white and bright rainbow hues. Next year will be a fun year for handbags! Start investing in neutral hues now, and also start saving up for bright rainbow hues in early spring.

Looking for an affordable gift? These fabulous, sparkling earrings are under $50. They are from ThePerfectProvenance.com which has tons of amazing gifts at various price points. Use code BayArea15 to save 15% site-wide this holiday season. Love!

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Winter boots and ramen

November 16, 2021 in General Fashion tagged casual style / holidays 2021 / outfits / sperry / winter 2021 by Bay Area Fashionista

Wearing: sunglasses / sparkling earrings (use code BayArea15 to save 15% off site-wide) / grey scarf / black top / G buckle belt / small ivory bag / fall nail polish / dark wash jeans / water resistant boots c/o Sperry /

I love these chilly temperatures, because it means I can snuggle up in these winter boots! The faux fur is super soft, and they have great foot support; something I need after my hip injury. I also love that these boots are water resistant. Love!

Have you stood in line for ramen? If not, you might not realize what you are missing out on! There is a ramen restaurant at Valley Fair, in San Jose, named Ramen Nagi, which has a consistent half-hour to forty-five minute line to wait for seating. They do not offer to-go, so if you want to enjoy their yummy ramen, you need to be prepared to stand in line for it; trust me, it’s worth it.

The menu is really simple, there are four ramen flavors, and then you can customize your ramen bowl. Normally I order the “Original King” ramen which is a classic broth, but this time, I decided to venture out and try the green ramen, which is a basil broth. It was a fun choice! I felt like I was eating an Italian-Japanese fusion bowl of ramen. Two delicious cuisines! Yummy! If you haven’t tried Ramen Nagi yet, I highly recommend going during the week and wearing comfortable shoes. These boots were perfect, by the way.

It was really fun to be able to enjoy the new holiday decorations around the mall, and indulge in a yummy bowl of ramen. This is such a fun time of year to shop! Although, the only thing I purchased was ramen, haha.

Are there any restaurants you are willing to stand in line for? If so, please share in the comments below! I have always found that if everyone is trying to get in somewhere, there is a reason; it must be good!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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