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Perfect black spring dress

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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

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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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Casual spring stripes

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wearing: clear plastic hoops / spring lipstick / red/navy stripe boxy tee / jeans / train case / black jade bracelet (bought in Chinatown) / spring nail polish / western style boots /

This has been an interesting spring season so far! We will enjoy high 70’s one day, and then the next day, we have a grey sky with temps down in the 60’s and 50’s. It’s a bit cooler than usual! April usually bring us a steady stream of high 60’s and 70’s!

My go-to, casual look in the spring season is typically jeans, tee, boots or espadrilles, and a cute bag. I thought this go-to look would work perfectly the other day, but alas, I was freezing in my tee! It’s April, and I need a jacket? Whaaaaat?

Despite the chill, I gutted it out and enjoyed a fun little morning stroll with my girl Dawn from FashionShouldBeFun.com. We walked in downtown Los Gatos and then grabbed some brunch at Southern Kitchen on Main St. in Los Gatos. It was really yummy, and so much fun to catch up! I enjoyed the churros waffles with fresh strawberries, and Dawn had a delicious make-your-own omelette. If you’re local, give it a try!

Although I was a bit chilly, I know the weather has to warm up very soon. It’s just plain science! So, I am thrilled to be prepared with this comfy tee, and my favorite pair of jeans. If you’re looking for a classic meets edgy tee, this striped boxy tee is perfect! Plus, it’s at a great price!

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How is the spring weather shaping up in your next of the woods? Are you having cooler temps this year too?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Sleeveless trench coat for spring

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wearing: bold gold earrings (on major sale!)  / lipstick / sleeveless trench coat / long sleeve black layering tee / dark wash classic cut jeans / spring nail polish / handbag / snakeskin high heel sandals /

One of my favorite trends of the moment is the trench coat trend. Why have I not worn it until now?? Has it seemed to classic? Is it because the Burberry trench coat I own has sat in the back of my closet for over a decade-unworn? Do I always need to have something something new, no matter how classic and timeless the design? Ugh, I digress. . .

Apparently I do need something new, no matter how timeless! I love this sleeveless trench coat for spring 2019. It is great to layer over jeans on a cool spring day. It can also be worn as a dress when the weather warms up! Can’t wait for that warm weather! It is sooooooooo cold this year!!

A trench coat is such an easy way to elevate an outfit this spring season. It can easily be thrown over jeans and a tee, to create a put-together look which is simple and effortless. I’m loving this trench trend!

I wore this outfit the other day while out with my kids. We enjoyed a fun pizza lunch, and then took my son to the Lego store so he could spend his allowance on a new Lego set from the Lego Movie 2. My son is a huge Lego fan, and the movies are his favorite! So this was a really fun outing for him

This outfit was perfect for walking around, and spending time with my kids. I was comfortable enough to walk around with them, yet felt put together enough to walk around Valley Fair without looking too casual. This trench is my new go-to for casual times I don’t want to look so casual! haha

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What do you think of the trench coat trend? Although it’s a classic, do you feel yourself gravitating towards the trench this season over other styles? Or have you always been a trench fan?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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