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Matching my sneakers and shorts

July 5, 2022 in General Fashion tagged casual style / outfits / summer 2022 by Bay Area Fashionista

wearing: olive green and gold statement earrings / sunglasses / navy tie sleeve tee / G buckle belt / top handle bag / olive green shorts / summer nail polish / gemstone bracelets (under $50, local designer) / Cargo Khaki, white Dunk High’s /

How cute are these Cargo Khaki and white Nike Dunk high sneakers? I love the late summer, fall color combination which is a great neutral for everyday wear. When these sneakers appeared in the Nike app, I was really excited because I already owned military green shorts and a few pairs of pants. I knew this sneaker would be the perfect match with these bottoms!

What I love about the Nike Dunks, both low and high, is that they have really good arch support. If you have been following along, I injured my hip last summer and as soon as it healed, I injured my foot. I have to make sure I am wearing good, supportive shoes in order to help the arch of my foot heal. This led to me investing in a few new pairs of sneakers to ensure I wasn’t in the same shoes every day. I ended up with a Dunk obsession! I love being able to get a pair which is the perfect color for my wardrobe. If you have tried getting sneakers from the Nike app or SNKRS app, you know it can be a challenge! Check out my tips to help increase your chances.

I wore this outfit the other day to go back to Eataly for lunch, and a little grocery shopping. We ate lunch at Pizza & Pasta and it was yummy. I enjoyed a pasta dish with mushrooms, which is pictured below. It was really good! From the grocery, I highly recommend grabbing a tiramisu to bring home and enjoy later. Thier tiramisu is out of this world! If you are looking at the deli, I recommend the thinly sliced mortadella. I grew up on mortadella and I can safely say this is one of the best ones I have tasted. Love!

Eataly at Valley Fair is very popular, when you go, go early! I highly recommend making a reservation for the restaurants. Walk-in is a very long line. For the grocery, I recommend going early too. They can get crowded! Check out my write-up here.

Do you find yourself matching your clothing to your sneakers too? What are your favorite sneaker colors?

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XOXO

Cathy

Puff sleeves and sneakers

June 27, 2022 in General Fashion tagged casual style / outfits / summer 2022 by Bay Area Fashionista

casual street style san francisco bay area air jordans

wearing: large hoop earrings (under $100) / light blue puff sleeve tee (under $50) / G buckle belt / green handbag / gold ring / summer nail polish / boyfriend jeans / white bracelet (under $50, local designer) / blue grey Air Jordans 1 low /

OK, how cute are these Air Jordan 1 Low’s! I was so excited when I won them on the SNKR’s app. They are a women’s style with a beautiful combination of pale blue leather and grey suede. I know I am not tying them the “cool” way, but if I tie them the cool way they fall off my feet, so I am going to be uncool until I figure out how to tie them correctly and have them stay on my feet. haha

I found this pretty light blue tee for under $50, and it looks perfect with my Air Jordan 1 Low sneakers since they are pale blue! I decided to play with color a little bit and pair the pale blue with my bright green handbag and lilac summer nail polish. It’s a very casual look with some color fun. Love!

This outfit worked out well the other day when my family and I went out to lunch at Dough Zone in Cupertino. If you haven’t been to Dough Zone, you will love it if you are a fan of dumpling and noodles. They have the most amazing spicy won tons. So good!

In addition to their yummy won tons, we also enjoyed pot stickers, soup dumplings, dan dan noodles, and green onion pancake. Dough Zone also has amazing dan dan noodles. They are so good! Those are my two favorite dishes; the spicy won tons and the dan dan noodles. I highly recommend trying them!

I’m having fun building up my sneaker wardrobe this summer. Hopefully I can add some more fun colors to my collection.

Stay tuned for my tips on how to win in the SNKR’s app later this week!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Eataly Silicon Valley grand opening press event

June 20, 2022 in Entertaining / Events / General Fashion tagged eataly / lifestyle / outfits / restaurants by Bay Area Fashionista

eataly pastries san jose silicon valley valley fair

wearing: statement earrings / stripe dress (under $50) / summer nail polish / top handle bag / gemstone bracelets (San Jose designer) / black white sneakers /

Eataly Silicon Valley has opened their doors! This well-known Italian marketplace and restaurant and been long-awaited at Valley Fair. We have been walking past the “Opening Soon” signs for what seems like forever in anticipation of getting our own Italian marketplace in Silicon Valley, and now it’s finally here! Love!

My ancestors are Italian, so obviously I am always looking for fresh Italian ingredients for when I cook. I also enjoy authentic pre-made food, because my Mom cooks everything better than me anyway. haha

Eataly is a marketplace and restaurant which was first opened in Italy, so it isn’t an American creation which is trying to be Italian. So many American chains, which claim to be Italian, are really just pretenders; which is very annoying when you know what the food is supposed to taste like, how it should be cooked, and the ingredients which should be used! I watched my grandmother, who came here from Italy, spend hours upon hours in the kitchen. While I may not be amazing in the kitchen like she was, I do know Italian food, so let me tell you about Eataly with confidence.

As an American, you will expect pizza, pasta, and risotto. That’s great, Eataly has you well-covered with these types of food. I love that you can find food from various regions of Italy throughout the marketplace, and in the restaurants within Eataly. My family is Northern, so I notice the food my family cooks right away! Since I attended a press event, I was able to sample a few dishes, and they were all delicious. So, whether you prefer southern food or northern food, you will find what you love.

Eataly Silicon Valley is also a marketplace! The ground floor has snacks, coffee, pastries, and gelato. When you venture up to the second floor, you will find a variety of wines in all price points. I love how Eataly labels the region the wine originates from. It made it easy to find wine from where my family is from, and still lives. Love that!

The third floor was my favorite spot, as this is where both restaurants are located, and there is a fabulous market. You will find a variety of packaged foods from Italy, a butcher, fresh cheeses, meats, packaged food, dairy, produce, breads, and more. I was in heaven. Seriously, we have small Italian markets in Silicon Valley, but nothing this vast and all-encompassing. This is a one-stop-shop for Italians like me!

Eataly opens early, before the mall, at 8:30am. This is perfect for shopping for groceries. We can pop in before the mall gets crowded and buy everything we all need to cook at home; in one location! Love that! In addition, there is more wine on the third floor plus you can find gift items, cooking tools, and cookbooks. Wear your walking shoes, and get ready to spend time shopping when you go to Eataly! You will love it.

I hope you stop in and enjoy the food! You can learn more about Eataly by visiting their website at Eataly.com.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

*I received free food at the press event, I was not paid to attend. All thoughts and opinions in this article are my own.

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