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Twirling back into life

 in General Fashion  tagged fall 2021 / outfits by
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wearing: sunglasses / large gold hoops / black cut out top / G buckle belt / bracelets (local designer!) / green pleated skirt / fall nail polish / pouch clutch / chain boots /

Twirling back into life, and it feels so good! I wore this outfit a couple weeks ago to the preview party for Beyond Van Gogh. It was absolutely amazing dressing up, and going out to an event with my husband; without the kids. We haven’t had this opportunity since before the shut down. We felt so free!

If you are from another state besides California, you might be wondering why we are just getting out now. Here in California, we have had a lot of events and businesses shut down during the pandemic. It is just in the last few months that things have really begun to reopen. It took us awhile to acclimate to getting our schedule back to normal, and then adding fun events!

We loved dressing up, and going out. It was definitely a lot of fun. Not only did we love the event, it felt good to go out dressed up, without the kids. I was definitely twirling for joy!

This skirt is great for dressing up. It is easy to pair with a top on warmer fall days. It will also be easy to pair with a long sleeve top, or sweater, when the weather cools down.

Of course, when I know I will be walking, or on my feet, I love opting for boots instead of high heels. They are really comfortable and wearing socks adds some cushioning. Love that!

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I hope you are getting out there, and in the mood to twirl!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Beyond Van Gogh San Jose

 in Events / General Fashion  tagged art / beyond van gogh / family / outfits / san jose by

wearing: large hoop earrings / black top / G buckle belt / bracelets (local San Jose designer!) / pleated green skirt / black pouch / fall nail polish / black chain boots /

Art meets tech at the new Beyond Van Gogh, immersive experience in San Jose! I was thrilled when Beyond Van Gogh invited me to attend their press preview party last Thursday; one day before the event’s grand opening. It was amazing to be able to view the new exhibit, and to take photos, in order to share the event with you. If you are local, I hope you want to go!

I don’t want to give away too much information, because then you won’t be surprised when you attend the event. So, I will give you a brief overview!

The “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” is currently being held at the San Jose Convention Center in downtown San Jose. It’s an amazing walk-through and experience you won’t want to miss! The exhibit begins with an educational walk-through which details Van Gogh’s life and experiences. This is an important, educational moment in the exhibit, so make sure you read it all!

After reading about Van Gogh’s life, inspiration, and experiences, you will be guided into an immersive room which walks you through his paintings and life works. His artwork is grouped by theme, and using technology, the paintings fade in and out, and immerse you inside of them! It really is quite an amazing experience!

My husband and I chose to stand, pause, and wander through the area. If you prefer to sit, there are benches around the room, and some attendees sat on the ground and really felt themselves immersed into the art. This truly is an incredible fusion of art and tech. My husband even commented that he would love to see other artists works’ in this way. I agree!

It is also a great way to introduce Van Gogh to children, who may otherwise bore at a traditional museum. The immersive experience is fun for kids; as we witnessed several children enjoying themselves during the event. I immediately regretted not bringing my kids. This is a great exhibit for families!

Well, I don’t want to give away too much. I would love for you to attend “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” yourself! The event starts Friday, September 24, 2021 and runs through November 14, 2021. They have daytime and evenings hours, so you can choose if you want to do a family outing, or date night! Love that!

For more information, and to purchase tickets, please visit VanGoghSanJose.com.

What I wore to the “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” event:

Enjoy the event, and thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

*I was gifted tickets to this event. all thoughts and opinions about the event are my own. all photos are my own too.

Casual fall look and a spring bag

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / coach / fall 2021 / outfits by
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coach cashin carry tote 22 review
fall street style los gatos silicon valley

Wearing: sunglasses / lipstick / hoop earrings / black top / large G buckle belt / bracelets (local designer!) / fall nail polish / jeans (old, similar here) / spring tote bag / lug sole loafer (so comfy!) /

We are finally getting some fall weather! I met my Mom for brunch the other day, and the weather was mild. It was perfect to wear jeans, and this fun little peek-a-boo shoulder tee. This tee will definitely be versatile this fall season. In addition to casual looks with jeans, I plan to pair it with my green pleated skirt for dressy occasions. Love!

These jeans are roughly three years old. I haven’t fit into them since I originally purchased them, so it was really nice to be able to put them on! Not only do they fit, they are one size too big! Thankfully I have a new belt to help keep my pants up! Replacing a wardrobe takes time; especially after losing thirty pounds!

In case you missed my post on Sunday, this cute little daytime tote bag is from Coach’s spring 2022 runway collection. It’s really easy to wear daily, and it’s fun to have something from next season! You can read my full review here.

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I hope you are starting to enjoy some fall weather where you are! We are toggling back and forth between mild temperatures and 90’s. Ugh!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

casual fall outfits