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The football necklace

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Pictured: Kendra Scott football necklace in gold /

I did it! I got my hands on the famous football necklace by Kendra Scott. This pretty little necklace sells out quickly when it is in stock, so I ended up on a wait list at the Santana Row Kendra Scott store. I am so happy it came in!

As you know, I love football! My son plays football, he is a defensive linebacker, and I love the niners. Also, my oldest daughter attends a big-time football university, and she enjoys going to the games. In addition, both of my husband’s alma maters are huge football schools too. So, our fall weekends are spent either attending football games, or watching them on TV; and yes, we schedule them into our day!

When the football necklace first came out, I decided to wait to purchase it at a fundraiser hosted by Kendra Scott that I knew I would be attending. Of course, by the time the fundraiser came around, the necklace was sold out! Thankfully, Kendra Scott had a wait list and they graciously put me on it. I was thrilled when I got the call that the necklace was back in stock! Yay!

Isn’t it adorable? I cannot wait to wear it on game days! If you are a huge football fan too, don’t wait to buy this necklace, snap one up now! You can find it online here.

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wearing: earrings / button tee / black belt / skinny jeans (would have worn these) / top handle bag / navy nail polish / rose and white sneakers /

Well, I had just returned from parent’s weekend at my daughters’ school when I got the call that the necklace had arrived. Of course, all my up-to-date jeans were in the laundry basket! So, here I am in skinny jeans. Please don’t laugh, I know they are way out of style, but at least they are clean! haha

This button tee is turning into my current go-to top for fall. Since temperatures are refusing to be fall-like, a short sleeve tee in a fall hue is the perfect top to wear right now. I might go back and snap one up in black too. Love!

After snapping the obligatory photo in front of the famous Santana Row “the wall,” my mom and I enjoyed lunch at It’s Dumpling Time. I was on a high from picking up my football necklace, so lunch was even more special. They have amazing XLB dumplings, shu mai, and pot stickers. Definitely stop in for some dumplings when you shop on “The Row!”

Lastly, we wandered into Madewell and I was so impressed! I need to pop back in and try on some jeans, but in the meantime, I am drooling over this beautiful tote bag! The leather is really nice and I love the texture. It looks like a fabulous daytime tote bag. Love it!

Shop my casual fall outfit online, I included non-skinny jeans too:

Do you love football too? Be sure to snap up this necklace before it is gone! Good luck to your team, but I know my teams will win! haha

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

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5 stores that recycle old clothing

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Madewell jeans and a JCrew coat; both companies participate in clothing recycling programs. Original post here.

It is incredible how much clothing residents of first world countries plow through every year. While many people consign or donate old clothing they no longer want, there are still many people on Earth who are uninformed, and will simply throw their old clothing in the trash bin. This means fabrics, toxic dyes, and possibly bits of metal, leather, plastic and more end up in our landfills, unable to decompose or be recycled.

At this point in time, I hope and believe that as you read this, you already understand that any amount of clothing in our landfills is not acceptable; and chances are, if you are reading this, you already know not to throw out clothing!

The readers of Bay Area Fashionista are well-educated and quite savvy. So, I am not writing this to teach you something, I am writing this post in the hopes that you are inspired to help spread the word about keeping clothing out of our landfills!

It is fairly safe to assume that you actively donate old clothing to local charities; the most common one being Goodwill. In addition to donating old clothing, it is always pennywise to sell gently used clothing and accessories from popular labels and premier designers on consignment. If you don’t already consign, I highly recommend The Real Real. They will come by your house to pick up your luxury goods for consignment, and you also have the option to mail items in to them, risk-free. It’s a great way to send an item to a new home and make some of your investment back.

Of course, we don’t have to do everything ourselves. Many retailers are getting in on the recycling game and offering discounts to customers who bring in old clothing for donation. Love that! So, without further ado, here are five fabulous stores which accept old clothing for their recycling programs.

Eileen Fisher

Eileen Fisher has a fabulous recycling program. They take back old Eileen Fisher clothing and re-new them into pieces which can be worn. The clothing is either repaired, or re-worked into an entirely new, one-of-a-kind piece. Then, it can be re-sold so it can be loved in a new home. Since 2009, Eileen Fisher has taken back over 800,000 pieces of clothing! That’s 800,000 items which did not end up in a landfill. Love that!

To reward you, Eileen Fisher gives you a $5 rewards card for each item you bring back to them. You can bring old Eileen Fisher clothing back to an Eileen Fisher Store, an Eileen Fisher Renew store, or send it in via mail. To learn more, please visit eileenfisher.com

H & M

H & M might not be the first place you think of when you think recycling. Linked to the fast fashion industry, people think of H & M as a place of excess; but it is not. They have a strong eco-chic policy which includes recycling clothing from any brand, and in any condition. H & M will re-sell old clothing in resalable condition. In addition, they will reuse fabrics to make new clothing, and they also recycle unusable fabrics into textile fibers used for things such as insulation. H & M has an incredible program, you can read all about it at HM.com.

Patagonia

Ah Patagonia! They have been caring for the environment since the beginning of time. It was one of the reasons everyone in my middle school, and high school, HAD to own a Patagonia jacket. It was the must-have of my teen years. Fast forward to 2018 and owning a Patagonia jacket is still a must-have; especially knowing how they care for the environment.

Patagonia accepts their clothing for recycling at Patagonia retail stores, participating retail partners, and old clothing can also be sent back to Patagonia per the instructions on their website. You can learn more at Patagonia.com.

Madewell and JCrew

Madewell and JCrew have partnered with Blue Jeans Go Green now through December 2018 to help collect denim for recycling. You can bring your old denim to any Madewell or JCrew store and it will be sent to Blue Jeans Go Green to be recycled into denim insulation. In addition, Madewell and JCrew will give you a coupon for $20 off your next pair of jeans. It’s fun to give and to get! You can learn more at BlueJeansGoGreen.com.

Levi’s

According to Levi’s, “Americans annually discard more than 28 billion pounds of unwanted clothing, shoes and other textiles. Charitable organizations and others collect roughly 15 percent of these items, while the remaining 85 percent — 24 billion pounds — end up in landfills . . .”

Levi’s has a great recycling program where you can bring in your clean, dry, old clothing and Levi’s will recycle it to either be re-used, or turned into other products. To thank you for bringing in clothing to be recycled, Levi’s will give you a 20% coupon for a new pair of regular priced jeans! You can learn more at Levis.com.

There are other retailers who also participate in clothing recycle programs. Be sure to check them out while shopping and feel free to leave your suggestions in the comment section below!

I would love to hear ways you recycle old clothing. Do you donate or sell everything? Are you handy with a sewing machine and make new creations out of old fabrics? Share your knowledge below!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy


Cozy faux fur on a winter day

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wearing: bold blue earrings / Bobbi Brown lipstick “Lilac” / cozy faux fur coat / light blue scarf / long sleeve tee / Gucci Marmont Lady Bag (spring 2018!) / boyfriend jeans / Chanel spring nail polish / lace up boots (on major sale!)

So, if you have been following me for the past few winters, you may have noticed I am huge fan of faux fur. I love how funky, faux fur jackets and coats can be. They really elevate an otherwise casual, everyday look into something fabulous.

I originally chose this faux fur coat to wear with an evening jumpsuit I plan to wear later this month for my wedding anniversary, but I couldn’t wait to wear it. It is so cozy, and it fits so well! Plus, the price is so affordable! Love that!

We took these pictures in Capitola before enjoying brunch at Zelda’s last weekend. It is one of our favorite beachside restaurants, and we ate such a yummy meal. I had the bacon and eggs scramble, which was delicious, and my husband enjoyed the Eggs Benedict. Normally when we eat at Zelda’s, I order the Eggs Benedict, so I can attest that it is quite delicious. These are definitely my two favorite brunch dishes from Zelda’s in Capitola. If you’re local, I highly recommend trying them out; and ask for a table by the window. The view of the ocean is beautiful.

After brunch, we listened to music by the beach at the veranda and watched people trying to ice skate on a plastic ice rink. Um, it didn’t look very easy, so we decided not to try it. Have you tried skating on a plastic ice rink before? How was it?

That afternoon we took the kids to “The Mystery Spot” in Santa Cruz. Now, this is total tourist attraction, which is purely for entertainment. The whole thing was designed for fun; there isn’t really a mystery. That being said, I don’t want to spoil it for you if you have not been there, and everyone has to go at least once in their lifetime! The kids had so much fun, and our tour guide had the best jokes. It was really a lot of fun!

This was our last staycation day before school started up again. Our weekends for the next few weeks are full of the kids activities; and then I head to fashion week! Whoo-hoo!

What are some of your favorite staycation activities where you live?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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