holidays 2023

Casual daytime holiday outfit

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Casual daytime holiday outfit: earrings / velvet top / hobo bag / black pants / holiday nail polish / cocktail ring / black boots /

Can we all agree the holidays are fabulous?! I love holiday outfits, Christmas decorations, holiday decorations, crisp air, time off from work, and the ability to see friends and family it is difficult to visit with the rest of the year.

Over the Thanksgiving break, my daughter was home from school, and my friend Dawn (Fashion Should be Fun) was off of work. This meant we could take some time out of our busy schedules and visit! Loved it!

Since we knew the decorations were up at Santana Row, Dawn suggested wearing holiday attire, and I am so glad she did! It was my first opportunity to break out my velvet top. I was also able to dig into my sparkling holiday jewelry and add some shine to my all-black look. Pro tip: you don’t need expensive baubles to sparkle, Swarovski makes jewelry that sparkles, won’t drain your bank account, and is red carpet worthy. Love!

After catching up, and snapping photos in front of the Christmas tree, Dawn, my daughter, and myself enjoyed a delicious meal at Dumpling Time. They have really yummy xlb, shu mai, and shrimp toast. We had such a good meal! It was a treat for my daughter too who is accustomed to eating dorm food at school. If you are local, be sure to pop in for some yummy dumplings!

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I am excited for the holiday season, and the opportunity to wear this velvet top more, as well as sparkling jewelry! What are you excited about style-wise this holiday season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Stocking Stuffers 2023

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Stocking Stuffers from top left: bead bracelets (local designer, under $50) / silver star necklace (under $100) / moon pendant (RHOSLC) / Dior holiday nail polish (under $50) / Chanel holiday nail polish (under $50) / Dior holiday nail polish (under $50) / golden hoops (under $100) / eye pencil sharpener (under $25) / lip gloss set (luxury) / Chanel no.5 (luxury) / silver-tone hoop earrings (under $100) /

The stockings are hung, but what is inside? It is that time of year when we need to stuff those stockings! What better way to fill her holiday stocking than with beautiful, timeless jewelry and fabulous beauty products! Love that!

These beautiful gemstone bead bracelets are made by a local designer and are priced well under $50 each. I recommend getting three in different colors so she can wear a set! They will fit nicely in her stocking on the mantle.

Who doesn’t love sparkling nails? These three holiday nail polish colors from Dior and Chanel are fabulous for the entire holiday season. They are festive, bold, and still in the neutral family so they can match any ensemble. Plus, each nail polish is priced under $50. Love!

Is she a Chanel fan? She will love this lip gloss set or this classic bottle of Chanel iconic No.5 fragrance. They both fit nicely in a stocking.

Hoops are one of the most timeless earring styles. Why not gift her a pair she will wear year after year? Loving these golden hoops and these silver hoops. They are both priced under $100. Perfection.

This designer silver necklace is classic and extremely high quality. She will treasure it forever. There are plenty of gift ideas which will fit inside a stocking on their website. Check them out! Fabulous investment jewelry.

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What is your favorite stocking stuffer this holiday season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Small Business Saturday 2023

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Pictured: cozy sweater from Margaret O’Leary in San Francisco /

Happy Small Business Saturday! As we go through our shopping lists for the holiday season, it is important to visit our local, small businesses to find the perfect somethin’ somethin’ for our loved ones. The most unique and special gifts are often found locally. Why give someone something everyone else has?

This year, I would like to highlight four small businesses here in the San Francisco Bay Area which can be visited in person or shopped online. These are small businesses I love and own items from, so they are fabulous, stocked with gifts, and local! Love that!

So, without further ado, here are four small businesses to visit on this Small Business Saturday.

The Perfect Provenance: This fabulous shop is located in downtown Tiburon, and they also have an online shop. You can find clothing, accessories, home decor, and the perfect gift! Check them out at ThePerfectProveance.com.

Have Need Want Luxury: Looking for the perfect gift under $50? You will find it here! Have Need Want is based near Santa Cruz and is completely online. You can find whimsical tees and more! Please visit their shop online here.

Margaret O’Leary: I recently became acquainted with Marget O’Leary and I am in love! They have the most amazing sweaters and more! In addition to clothing, you will also find fabulous gift ideas from their accessories both in-store and online. There are multiple Bay Area locations as well as an online shop at MargetOLeary.com.

Spirit Sox USA: This amazing sock company was founded right here in Silicon Valley and is women owned and run. They make the coziest socks with fun designs! Socks are a great stocking stuffer and always make the perfect gift. Check them out online at SpiritSoxUSA.com.

I hope you love these small businesses as much as I do! Happy shopping!

XOXO
Cathy