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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.

Shop summer Broadway outfit ideas online:

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

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