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Sunglasses and lunch

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san jose street style

wearing: sunglasses c/o Sunglass Hut / summer lipstick / white drop earrings / black eyelet sleeve top (under $50) / chain pouch handbag / bead bracelets / gold cuff / summer nail polish / snake buckle belt / baggy jeans / sneakers /

How fabulous are these limited edition, 50th anniversary collection sunglasses from Sunglass Hut! If you haven’t seen this iconic collection yet, you can check it out at SunglassHut.com. There are so many beautiful styles!

I wore these sunglasses out to lunch with my friend Dawn from Fashion Should be Fun. It was a mild day, with a little bit of fog on the bay. We enjoyed walking around Santana Row, and eating lunch at EMC Seafood & Raw Bar. Dawn snapped all these photos for me with the exception of the bottom right picture. My husband snapped that one later in the week when we went to dinner at King’s Seafood. Yes, I wore this top twice. You know you’ve done it! But I digress. . .

Can we take a minute to chat about these jeans? They are supposed to be wide leg, and they look baggier than they are. That is because I lost weight! Yay! My doctor wants me to get my BMI down to a healthy level, so I have been on a mission to lose twenty pounds. At the time these photos were taken, I was down ten pounds. As I write this post, I am down twelve pounds! So, needless to say, all of my clothing is getting very baggy right now! I want to finish my weight lose before investing in clothing, so you may see a few more baggy posts before my clothing fits properly again.

Normally I am huge advocate for wearing the correct size. I am a firm believer in not walking around in tight clothing or overly large clothing. That being said, I always understand losing weight, and not wanting to spend money on sizes that might be temporary. Ten pounds can be a whole number size, so if you are like me, and trying to lose more than ten pounds, we are in this baggy clothing thing together! We can just make it fabulous!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

wide leg jeans summer 2021

Brunch on the beach

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wearing: hoop earrings / sunglasses / summer lipstick / ruched sleeve tee (under $50) / gemstone bead bracelets (local designer, only $25 each) / basket bag (IT bag under $500) / summer nail polish / black eyelet skirt (under $100) / wedge espadrilles (under $100, classic shoes) /

It’s so nice to be getting back to life! A couple of weeks ago, I drove over to Capitola Beach to meet my friend Laura from Have Need Want for brunch on the beach. It was a foggy day, but not cold, so I was able to wear my favorite summer tee and this cute little eyelet skirt I purchased for casual summer days. It was perfect for the fog, and brunch on the beach!

I loved being able to have brunch with Laura. If you follow her blog, you know she is having a baby this summer. So I was thankful to be able to see her before the baby is born. She will soon be very busy! We haven’t seen each other in person since before the pandemic, so we instantly began chatting away! It was so much fun to talk, and catch up on the last year. We enjoyed brunch at Zelda’s on the beach, and walking around town window shopping while chatting. Loved it!

Although we met for brunch, I decided to order a sandwich. It was delicious, and, as always, Zelda’s fries are out of this world. Yummy!

These wedge espadrilles have been my go-to espadrilles for summer looks I want to elevate a little bit for the past few years. They were super comfortable for walking around, as well as standing in place while we chatted. I also own a darker tan pair, as well as a black pair. If you don’t have a pair yet, I highly recommend snapping up at least one pair. They are under $100, and are easy to walk in. I love how soft these wedges are too. They really are perfect for the beach, as well as really hot summer days. Love!

Shop my beach brunch outfit online:

What are your go-to items for summer days?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

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Summer 2021 capsule wardrobe

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Summer 2021 capsule wardrobe from top left: knit top / black tee with eyelet puff sleeves / gold and white drop earrings / coral puff sleeve tee / gold hoop earrings / gemstone bracelets (only $25!) / olive green shorts / ivory twist sleeve tee / basket weave statement ring / butterfly necklace / stripe puff sleeve tee / classic cut jeans (under $50) / black and snake buckle belt /

It already feels like summer outside! Although I am just posting my summer 2021 capsule wardrobe today, I have already started to wear many of these pieces. The weather has been just right! Plus, I really love this capsule for summer. The neutrals and subtle colors just feel right.

The summer 2021 season is still on the casual side as everyone emerges from quarantine, and into a post-pandemic lifestyle. We are all still craving comfort, while at the same time, we want to dress up! It’s quite the catch-22.

In order to achieve a comfortable, yet on-trend look, I picked up a few tee’s with trendy touches such as ruching, puff sleeves, and texture. These tee’s were all priced under $50, and feel like comfortable t-shirt’s from the back of the closet. Love that!

Soft and comfortable tee’s are perfect for everyday wear. Plus, these tee’s look very fashionable and hot off the runway. They can easily be paired with skirts, shorts, and jeans! I have also found they are easy to dress up or depending on how they are styled. I love a comfortable tee with a skirt and heels. It gives a dressed up look, yet offers the freedom and comfort of a good ‘ol t-shirt. Perfection!

Dressy capsule wardrobe summer 2021

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Dressy capsule wardrobe summer 2021 from left: green prairie maxi skirt / knit sweater / hoop earrings / gemstone bracelets (local designer!) / black eyelet puff sleeve tee / gold and white drop earrings / ivory twist sleeve tee / butterfly necklace / basket weave statement ring /

In order to add a little bit of structure to my summer 2021 capsule wardrobe, I added in this beautiful knit sweater. It has a really pretty knit pattern plus wide sleeves. This sweater easily dresses up shorts for a backyard BBQ or looks polished with a skirt for a party or dinner out. It’s the perfect summer knit top! Love!

Most of my jewelry for summer 2021 is from my spring collection with the exception of this cute little butterfly necklace. Butterflies are a huge trend in jewelry for the summer 2021 season, so this affordable necklace, priced under $20, is perfect for rocking the butterfly jewelry trend this season.

Shop my summer 2021 capsule wardrobe online:

What are looking forward to wearing this summer season?

Stay tuned for my upcoming summer handbag, shoe, and beauty capsules!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy