outfits

Peacoat and barrel jeans

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / outfits / stanford shopping center / winter 2026 by

wearing: sunglasses / pearl earrings / blue sweater / peacoat (on sale!) / winter nail polish / handbag / black barrel jeans / black boots /

Although the sun has been shining, the mornings are cool and the window of warmth in the afternoon is short. That’s winter for you! I am thankful for this warm and cozy peacoat so I can stay warm in this winter season.

Since the sun has been shining, I am in the mood to brighten up my wardrobe. This bright blue sweater is perfect for adding some spring color to my winter look. Also, it’s been fun wearing my old Balenciaga City bag! I love that it is back in style. More about that here.

I wore this cozy outfit to Stanford Shopping Center last week to see if anything new for spring has sprung up on store shelves and also enjoy a delicious lunch. Sorry to report, the stores were mostly winter.

Did you know there is a Dumpling Time at Stanford Shopping Center? It’s tucked away in a corner, so if you didn’t know it was there, now you do! I plan to go back when the weather warms up because they have an amazing outdoor patio. I am sure you already know about their delicious xlb and other dumplings, but you must try the Beijing Noodles too. They are really yummy!

If you want a classic peacoat, this one is at a fabulous price under $100! Love that!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Classic navy shirt dress

 in General Fashion  tagged outfits / spring 2026 / winter 2026 by

wearing: gold earrings (old, also love this pair) / turquoise necklace / shirt dress in navy / gold bracelet (old, similar here) / black handbag / winter nail polish / patent block heels (old, also love this pair) /

While the rest of the country was buried in snow, we had some spring weather peek through last weekend. Sorry east coast!

Since the weather was mild, and we were attending an event, I decided to dress for spring, and it was perfect! The temps were in the mid-sixties, and we enjoyed a buffet lunch outside. I didn’t need a wrap, sweater or jacket. Bring on the spring weather!

This shirt dress is not only comfortable, it is the perfect go-to for daytime events and the office. I will definitely be wearing it a lot during the spring and summer seasons. Love!

Since the shirt dress is timeless, this navy version can live on in my wardrobe for many years to come. Love that! If you don’t already own a shirt dress, I highly recommend investing in one. You won’t regret it!

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Are you still enjoying winter, or are you ready for spring weather?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

The return of the drawstring bag

 in Handbags / Trends  tagged fall 2026 / outfits / spring 2026 / summer 2026 / winter 2026 by
drawstring bag trend 2026

wearing: sunglasses / earrings / peacoat / sweater / drawstring bag (old, similar here) / spring nail polish / jeans / sneakers /

The drawstring bag is back! It went on a hiatus for a few years, and in 2025, it crept back into style and is now showing up in almost every designer and brand collection for 2026. Get ready for it!

If you already have a drawstring bag, whether pouch or bucket, it is time to bring it back out from the back of your closet and into the rotation. In addition to the drawstring style, look for brighter hues plus classic neutrals. So, if you are like me and own a colorful drawstring bag, it’s back in style! Rock it now and for the next few seasons. Love that!

One rule though, no logos! Your drawstring bag should be beautiful leather or faux leather or canvas or fabric. No logos. Sorry LV girls! Keep that logo bag in the closet.

One thing to remember with drawstring bags, they are open at the top. So be sure to secure your smaller items inside your bag so you don’t experience spillage, especially in the car.

If you don’t already own a drawstring handbag to pull out from your personal archives, I recommend investing in a fun one! Choose a color or neutral you see yourself wearing a lot this year. It’ll be a fun alternative to your belted totes, east/west bags, chain shoulder bags, and hobos.

Enjoy the drawstring bag trend. It’s fun yet understated; and offers a fresh alternative to the rest of the continuing handbag trends in 2026. Love that!

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more in 2026!

XOXO

Cathy