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Sweater weather and flare jeans

November 14, 2022 in General Fashion tagged denim / fall 2022 / holidays 2022 / outfits / sweaters / winter 2023 by Bay Area Fashionista

wearing: sunglasses / hoop earrings (under $100) / cozy sweater / holiday nail polish / hobo handbag / G buckle belt / flare jeans (under $100, avl in short, reg., tall lengths) / suede boots /

It’s finally sweater weather! I purchased this sweater back in July, and I have been patiently waiting for the weather to cool enough so I could wear it. It has been so cool lately; this sweater was ready to be worn! Love!

There is nothing like a soft and cozy sweater on a cool fall day. I love this sweater since it has a loose fit and the turtleneck keeps my neck warm. I wear a thin, long sleeve tee underneath and it is perfect in this cold weather. I am looking forward to wearing this cozy sweater throughout the fall, holiday and winter seasons. I might pick up another one to give as a gift this holiday season. This cozy, turtleneck sweater would make a fabulous holiday gift!

Since flare jeans are a hot item this season, I paired my sweater with my new flare jeans. These jeans are also comfortable, and I am thankful they are short length. If you have been following along, you know I am short, and you know how hard it is to find flare jeans in shorter lengths. Hemming regular length flare jeans does not work out too well for the silhouette of the jeans! In short length, the pants are proportioned perfectly for my shorter legs. If you are not short, but love these jeans, they also come in regular and tall lengths. Love that!

I wore this outfit the other day while gathering gift ideas on Santana Row and enjoying lunch at “It’s Dumpling Time!” If you are local, and you have not eaten here, be sure to stop in! The food is yummy.

I have decided this is my favorite sweater, and I plan to wear it often throughout the cold weather seasons. Do you have a favorite sweater you are looking forward to wearing throughout the fall, holiday, and winter seasons too?

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Tweed blazer and wide leg jeans

November 7, 2022 in General Fashion tagged casual style / fall 2022 / outfits / winter 2023 by Bay Area Fashionista

Wearing: purple and gold earrings / sunglasses / bright pink top / black tweed blazer (under $100) / wide leg jeans in short (also avl in reg. and tall) / moon shaped handbag / holiday nail polish / golden boots /

This blazer is so comfy! If you love how the blazer over jeans trend looks, but shy away from it because a blazer sounds constricting, never fear, this tweed blazer is here!

Tweed is a comfortable fabric by nature, and on this blazer, it moves with you. I love how this tweed blazer feels soft and comfortable as I move throughout the day. I am wearing a medium, which I purchased last year before I was done losing weight. I should probably be wearing a small as it is slightly large on me; just in case you are looking at sizes.

I paired this tweed blazer with my bright pink top and wide leg jeans. These jeans are also very comfortable, and I love that they are short length. I didn’t have to shorten them! Love that!

This outfit was perfect for wandering around downtown Saratoga and enjoying the scarecrows which line the sidewalks.

These scarecrows were made by local groups and businesses from Saratoga including the Girl Scouts. Every scarecrow is different, and they seem to get more creative every year! I love this disco scarecrow wearing sequins, she looks ready for the holiday season! If you are local, be sure to check them out before they are replaced by holiday decor. They are so cute and creative!

We enjoyed lunch at Mint Leaf in Saratoga which is a delicious Thai restaurant. I highly recommend everything on the menu! It is soooo good. My favorite items are the pineapple fried rice, roti, egg rolls, and scallops. Yum!

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What do you think of the blazer over jeans trend? Are you rocking it this season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Holidays 2022 capsule wardrobe

October 31, 2022 in General Fashion tagged capsule wardrobe / clothing capsule / handbag capsule / holidays 2022 / outfits / shoe capsule by Bay Area Fashionista

Holidays 2022 capsule wardrobe from left: champagne sequin shirt / small golden clutch (next size up here) / blue and silver earrings / dark wash wide leg jeans (under $100, avl in short, reg., tall lengths) / golden boots /

Happy Holidays! If you have been following along for awhile now, you might be wondering why my capsule wardrobe post is a little bit different this season. As I look back on the past few holiday capsule wardrobes, I realize that they feature pieces from my fall and winter capsule wardrobes, and really only one look for holiday events. I decided my holiday capsule wardrobe should not be a regurgitation of my fall and winter capsules, rather, it should only feature holiday specific pieces. So, a scaled back and more targeted holiday capsule wardrobe is born.

If you are looking for everyday outfits, please check out my fall capsule. If you are looking for accessories, please check out my fall shoe capsule and my fall handbag capsule. My winter capsule will be coming soon with warmer pieces, so stay tuned!

This holiday season, the events I have lined up are on the casual side. This means my high heels and dresses get to continue to collect dust in my closet. Mmmm, slightly disappointed things are so casual this year, yet slightly relieved I can wear comfortable boots to events. haha, so torn!

This sequin shirt is fabulous for casual holiday events. It is warmer than a dress and can easily be worn open as a jacket over a black top, black tank top or black tube top, or alone as its’ own piece. Of course, you can pair it with any color of top, I just prefer black. I plan to pair it with my dark wash wide leg jeans since they seem like the dressiest of my current denim collection. Paired with my comfy golden boots, and I feel festive and ready to stand at an event. Love that!

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What does your holiday party schedule look like this year? Do you have any dress opportunities, or are events more casual this year?

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for holiday coverage and upcoming gift guides!

XOXO

Cathy

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