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Fluted bottom dress and a new wall

 in General Fashion  tagged outfits / spring 2019 by

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wearing: ivory and gold door knocker earrings / lipstick / navy fluted bottom dress (under $100) / Fendi logo ring / blue handbag /  spring nail polish / golden ankle bracelet / snakeskin shoes (they come in colors that actually match the dress) /

OK, before you slam your laptop shut and ask “why did she pair those shoes with that bag and that dress,” let me tell you, I am scratching my head too! haha Soooooooo, when I left the house in the morning it seemed like it all went together. Then, when I looked at the photos on my camera as we were snapping them, I realized, as fabulous as these shoes are, this is not the outfit for them. Oooops, I did a fashion faux-pas! Will you forgive me? It happens to everyone, once in awhile, right???

So, I love everything I am wearing, but those shoes should be with a different outfit, let’s just be real here.  If I close my eyes, and picture the shoes in black, pink, or blue, (they are available in all of those colors BTW), then the outfit is seamless and perfect. So just play along with me and my imagination game 😉

So now, let’s get back to the important stuff! This dress might seem heavy on a hot summer day, but it is quite lightweight! This fluted bottom dress is made from lightweight cotton, and was very comfortable on the 90-degree day I met my friend Dawn from Fashion Should Be Fun for lunch, laughter, and the obligatory outfit photos for the blog.

I met Dawn in front of Cocola at Santana Row, and we decided to try and discover a new wall in the area for our photos. We weren’t trying to find a wall to match our outfits, like we should have been doing, we just wanted something new and fresh. haha We walked all the way to the end of the Row and found a construction project which was almost complete. They had this temporary wall up, so we decided it was perfect! We both snapped our photos in front of it. Her black outfit might have been a better look for the wall then my look, but I didn’t care, I love this wall!

After we snapped our outfits, we walked over to our favorite stand-by restaurant on Santana Row, The Village Bistro Cafe. Since it was 90-degrees outside, we both opted for fancy salads and ice tea. We chatted up a storm, and had a blast! I wish we could meet up everyday!

These shoes were really comfortable for walking around, I really should pick up another pair in one of the other colors they come in. Hey, then they would match the dress! haha This dress was perfect in the heat too. I am looking forward to wearing it more often this warm weather season. The model online paired it with street sneakers, that is another option that I think looks really cool; and very comfortable! haha

Shop my fluted dress for spring and summer:

Have you ever mis-matched your shoes to your outfit and wondered what to do? Did you just deal with it for the day, and change your shoes at home like I did? Or, did you buy a new pair while you were out to fix the fashion faux-pas? (Thought crossed my mind lol)

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

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Spring stripes and cargo pants

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / outfits / spring 2019 by

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wearing: gold and white door knocker earrings / spring lipstick / oversize stripe top (sold out, also love this one) / Gucci bag / spring nail polish / Fendi ring / black cargo jeans / western style boots /

This has been a cold spring! The weather hasn’t allowed me to move into sandals, skirts, and the like. Therefore, this thin, long sleeve top paired with cargo jeans, has been the perfect solution to our chilly spring weather.

I always have a love/hate relationship with cargo pants. There is something fun about them; making cargo pants a nice alternative to jeans. That being said, the pockets always seem to add weight to my 5’4″ frame. This was the first time I tried a pair of cargo pants made out of denim. There is something different about denim. The thicker fabric seems like it would add more weight than traditional twill found on cargo pants. For some strange reason the opposite happened!

These denim cargo pants fit like baggy jeans. Although the pockets add girth near my knees, they didn’t seem to make me look heavier than I already am. The loose fit is cool on a warm day, and I like how look with this oversize tunic. The hi-lo hem on the tunic is flowing, and made from a thinner cotton fabric which is ideal for warmer days. The two pieces together make a great early spring outfit. Of course, I am still in my winter, western style boots! haha, looking for those warm temperatures still!!

Shop my stripe tunic and cargo pants spring look:

What are your thought on cargo pants? Do you love them, or do you tend to shy away from them like I do?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Perfect black spring dress

 in General Fashion  tagged free people / outfits / spring 2019 / staud by

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wearing: large white and pink hoop earrings / spring lipstick / black spring dress (tank top underneath) / spring nail polish / blue handbag (see review here) / espadrilles /

There is nothing like a casual yet cute, everyday dress for the summer season. I love finding a dress I can wear casually with espadrilles on a daily basis, as well as dress up with wedges or block heels for a dressier look. This dress fits the bill!

This comfy dress was available in three colors, but the city-girl within me decided to buy it in black. I love it so much, I might break down and pick it up in another color!

I wore this dress the other day when I attended the open house for the new 9Round in Santa Clara; which just opened this week! It was so much fun touring the new space, and seeing how the 9 circuits in 30 minutes are set up. I’m going in this Saturday for my first workout! If you follow along on Insta-Stories, you can see me in action this Saturday! If you are local, be sure to check it out. It’s a great workout!

Since spring is more about colors, prints, stripes, and florals, rather than basic black, I decided to try and make my black dress a little bit springy with my little blue bag and these floral print espadrilles. That’s the fun thing about black, you can pair it with anything!

Normally I gravitate towards colors in the spring and summer season, but this year I have been in a dark hue mood. I’m not sure why. Maybe I just need a color break? My current mood is using color as an accent, thus, we have this outfit! haha

Shop my black spring dress outfit:

What is your current color mood? Do you gravitate towards black, or do you stay away from it?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

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