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Outfit inspiration: pre-fall casual outfits

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Pre-fall outfit idea from top left: short sleeve sweater / lip gloss / ring / jeans / pearl earrings / reversible belt / nail polish / boots / fragrance / black handbag /

With the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale in full swing, I am getting that fall feeling! Pumpkin spice anyone? We will need to crank the air conditioner a bit more. . .but I digress. . .anyway. . .

Fall is a fabulous season because once October hits, the weather starts to cool off and we can enjoy warm drinks, cozy clothing, and start planning for the holidays. Love that!

A short sleeve sweater and jeans work just as well for fall as it did in the spring; just with a different color palette. Think darker jeans, fall colors, and maybe adding a scarf and carrying a pumpkin spice latte. (don’t judge me, I love them!)

So, without further ado, I am starting to put together some fall outfit ideas so that when the temperatures fall below 80 degrees, I am ready! Let’s get our fall vibes on!

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Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for a continued mix of summer coverage and upcoming fall style.

XOXO

Cathy

Summer 2026 outfit ideas for a Broadway show

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Outfit one: gold hoop earrings / navy dress / belted tote / high heels / Outfit two: gold hoop earrings / black handbag / brown dress / black boots /

One of my favorite movies is coming alive on stage this summer at Broadway San Jose! “The Sound of Music” is one of the greatest movies of all time, and the Broadway stage version will be right here in San Jose July 21-26 at the San Jose Center for Performing Arts. Love this!

I also love that fact that Broadway San Jose is giving Bay Area Fashionista readers a fabulous special deal! You can save 25% off a 4-pack of tickets* to The Sound of Music at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts! This amazing offer is valid for Tuesday – Thursday performances only. CLICK UNLOCK before selecting your seats and enter the code: CPA84B to access the offer.

*Valid for Tuesday – Thursday performances on select seats only, while supplies last. Offer is processed as 25% off from base price of each ticket when 4 or more seats are selected. ALL SALES FINAL. No exchanges or refunds. Dates, times, prices, and cast subject to change without notice. Offer available while supplies last. Ticketmaster fees apply. ALL SALES FINAL. No exchanges or refunds.

You can find tickets online at BroadwaySanJose.com.  Don’t miss out! This show is going to be amazing!

Also, I have a couple outfit ideas for the show! Outfit one is perfect if you will be coming from the office to the show. Outfit two is a fun little look for weekend shows.

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I am so excited to see “The Sound of Music” come alive on stage! I hope you are too! Don’t forget to get your tickets asap!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*I was given tickets to the show from Broadway San Jose in exchange for this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own, the tickets did not change or influence my opinion.

Graduation outfit ideas for mom

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Graduation outfit ideas for mom from top left: outfit 1: neutral knit top / gold hoops / plaid maxi skirt / belted tote / suede boots / summer nail polish / outfit 2: knit top / gold hoops / summer nail polish / maxi skirt / belted tote / suede boots / outfit 3: gold hoops / blue print dress / pearl bracelets / basket bag / summer nail polish / black sandals / outfit 4: gold hoops / long sleeve dress / summer nail polish / golden clutch / studded high heel sandals /

Graduation season is here, and many colleges have already held their ceremonies. As we head into more graduation ceremonies, the weather is warming up, and ceremonies are being held outside. This means we need to be cool and comfortable while sitting in the sun and watching our favorite student graduate. Pro tip: you can add your favorite sun hat to any of these graduation outfits.

While my daughter who graduated from college on the east coast had her ceremony indoors, my son will have his in June outside, in the sun. I am looking forward to wearing something cool and comfortable, such as the graduation outfit ideas for mom shown above. If you have been following along, you already know these are outfits I wear often for different occasions. This is the great thing about a graduation outfit, you can wear it for lunches, events, and on warm summer days. An outfit doesn’t need to be worn only once; it should be repeated often. You can easily mix it up with different shoes and accessories. Love that!

So, without further ado, here are a few graduation outfit ideas for mom, with alternate footwear you can easily shop online:

Graduation outfit idea 1

Graduation outfit idea 2

Graduation outfit idea 3

Graduation outfit idea 4

Enjoy your student’s graduation and wearing your graduation outfit again and again this summer season!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy