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Cool summer day in Long Beach

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From top: Coconut foam iced coffee from Trung Nguyen E-Coffee / Pack A Bowl / wearing: sunglasses / statement earrings / black knit top / purple nail polish / caramel top handle bag / classic cut jeans (old, also love this pair) / black flats / Bottom Photo: Sushi Mafia /

I took a quick trip to Long Beach for some business and got to enjoy a meal at my favorite sushi place in Long Beach, Sushi Mafia. They have a huge menu with so many choices! I try to order a different special roll every time I go. So yummy!

The weather was mild, so I was able to wear this knit top with classic cut jeans. My top is on major sale by the way! Love that!

We stayed at the Westin Long Beach and it was really nice. We could easily walk to restaurants downtown, as well as the beach. It was a quick trip for a couple days and we drove, so it felt like I spent quite a bit of time driving on highway 5. haha

I know I will be back to Long Beach soon, so I wanted to share a few of my favorite places with you! Trung Nguyen E-Coffee is located by Long Beach State Univ. and offers varieties of tea and coffee. It is really good! Also, if you like acai bowls, Pack-A-Bowl is a short distance by car from the University and has an option to build your own bowl; which is what I did. Yum! Lastly, if you like sushi, Sushi Mafia downtown has a large menu and is always yummy. Love!

Well, summer vacation has another month and fall is hitting stores, so stay tuned for more coverage of both!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Summer lunch and a new restaurant

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wearing: sunglasses / statement earrings / black tee / summer nail polish / wide leg jeans (petite) / caramel top handle bag / black boots (old, also love this pair) /

It is always fun to meet up with my friend Dawn from Fashion Should be Fun. We met for lunch and decided to check out a new restaurant at Valley Fair for named Stick & Wok. It was really yummy!

It was the soft opening for Stick & Wok so they weren’t crowded because no one knows they are there yet! I hope by now, everyone knows they are there and will stop in for some yummy food! We really enjoyed the Sweet Corn and Chicken Soup, Vegan Mushroom Fried Rice with Truffle Oil, and the Pork and Scallion Pot Stickers. I highly recommend!

Stick & Wok is located on the second floor near the men’s Macy’s and next door to Ramen Nagi. The decor is modern and features cool posters of food. It’s clever and comfortable. Love that!

It was so much fun to enjoy a meal and talk with Dawn. I look forward to seeing her again and also visiting Stick & Wok again! So, if you are local, be sure to pop into Valley Fair and enjoy a meal at Stick & Wok. Love!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Little black dress and a pop of green

 in General Fashion  tagged dresses / outfits / summer 2025 by

wearing: statement earrings / black dress / golden necklace / green handbag / blue nail polish / black flats /

There is always an occasion for a little black dress. I love this little black dress since is machine washable and priced well under $100. I wore this outfit recently to Broadway San Jose and it was perfect for the evening.

When it comes to wearing black, it’s fun to add a pop of color through a handbag, jewelry or footwear. For me, I’m all about the handbag! I’m always looking for an excuse to wear my little green handbag!

Also, I would like to give these black flats a shoutout. They have arch support, so I can easily walk and stand in them despite my plantar fasciitis. Love that!

Shop my little black dress with a pop of green online:

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy