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Slouchy jeans outfit for fall

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / fall 2026 / investment dressing / outfits / ruti by
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wearing: gold hoop earrings / chocolate brown sweater / pink nail polish / belted tote / black slouchy jeans c/o Ruti / black boots /

Ah, found the perfect pair of slouchy jeans! They aren’t too long, so I can wear them with flats, and they are soft and comfy. Love this!

My friend Dawn from Fashion Should be Fun wears a lot of Ruti and she always looks fabulous in their clothing. So, when Ruti reached out and offered me a pair of jeans, I jumped at the chance! Their clothing is high quality and not overly trendy, so it can flow from season to season effortlessly. After all, I love investment pieces!

These slouchy jeans will be easy to wear throughout the fall season, winter season and beyond. They’re jeans, they go with almost everything. So, I am sure you will be seeing me wear these again and again. Love!

So, stay tuned for more outfit ideas with these slouchy jeans for the fall season! Love them!

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Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for fall coverage this week!

XOXO

Cathy

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BAF Weekly List

 in General Fashion  tagged baf weekly it list / investment dressing / summer 2026 by
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BAF Weekly List from top left: neutral knit top / lipstick / Hermes summer nail polish / Chanel summer nail polish / Dior summer nail polish / print dress / perfume sampler / caramel top handle bag / suede pumps / canvas tote / black boots / belted tote /

The BAF Weekly List is here! In case you didn’t notice, I dropped the “IT” since the IT era is currently over, and we are moving into an era of investment dressing, quality over brand names, and personal style. We are steering clear of matching everyone in the room, and we are making our understated, personal style statement. Love this!

I have always been into investment dressing, but I did get caught up in the IT era. I was mixing IT items with my timeless style which made my personal style a little hard to keep up with. Thankfully, the pendulum has swung back, and I am grounding myself to stick to my true style mantra; invest in something you can wear forever, or until it wears out and breaks. haha

What are your thoughts on the end of the IT era? You can read my post about it here.

As we move through the summer season, and towards fall, continue to invest in logo-free handbags, quality and style over brand name, and pieces you truly love. Play with prints, pops of colors, and styles you love. I am currently in my boot era. When the Nordstrom sale hits later this month, I will be all over the boot section! haha That being said, stay tuned for my report of what looks good at the sale.

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What styles are you loving right now? Do you feel free now that the IT era is over?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

How to shop your closet for spring 2026

 in General Fashion / Shopping / Trends  tagged investment dressing / outfit ideas / spring 2026 / tips by

wearing: gold earrings (similar here) / necklace / navy shirt dress (also in petite!) / gold bracelet (similar here) / spring nail polish / black handbag / Mary Janes (similar here) /

Spring has sprung and it is time to get our wardrobes in order. It is always a good idea to shop our closets before spending too much on a new wardrobe and accidentally duplicating something we already own. So, let’s dive in!

There are new and continuing trends for the spring 2026 season, so let’s pull out what we already own and place these items front and center, then, make a shopping list!

Color: Neutrals and pops of color are hot this spring/summer season. Pull out shades of white, shades of brown, navy, shades of blue, and black. In addition, the hottest colors to add to your neutral looks will be blue, green, pink, and yellow.

Handbags: The anonymous handbag reigns supreme. So, steer clear of logos! Pull out your IT bags from the early 2000’s including the Fendi Baguette, Balenciaga City, Chloe Marcie, and Chloe Paddington. In addition, the belted tote, classic shoulder bag, drawstring pouch, and east/west silhouettes are still hot. Rock those bags!

Jeans: Wide legs are still hot as well as classic cuts, flares and bootcuts.

Footwear: Black boots on cool days are perfect. Continue to wear Mary Janes, ballet flats, loafer slides, quiet street sneakers, classic pumps, and slingback kitten heels. Woven slingbacks are hot this year, if you have a pair, pull them out!

Accessories: Dangle earrings, brooches, scarves, and pearl jewelry are hot this year. Pull them out or add them to your shopping list.

Tops: For spring 2026 we are seeing floral tops, puff sleeves, and horizontal stripes. Pull them out or add them to your shopping list too!

Well, that’s it! Get these styles out from the back of your closet and enjoy wearing them this spring season. Now, you can make your shopping list! Be sure to add woven slingbacks to that list if you already have a pair!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy