spring 2021

Spring 2021 swimwear

April 5, 2021 in General Fashion / Swimwear tagged beach / spring 2021 by Bay Area Fashionista

Spring 2021 swimwear from top left: one shoulder one-piece suit / bikini top (bottoms not shown) / jumpsuit cover-up / cover-up pants / straw tote-great for the beach! / poolside slides (avl in many colors) /

The weather is starting to get better! This means it is time to start thinking about pool and beach wear!

As the economy continues to open up, and more people are vaccinated, it is safe to start going out more. This means, the beach and pool parties are calling our names! Time to get our outfits ready!

The 2021 swim season has a few new swimwear trends for us to fall in love with. We are looking at swimwear which is easier to move in, so we can play in the pool, and at the beach. Another trend this swim season is the one shoulder one-piece. I love this one. It really looks high-fashion by the pool or at the beach. That blue one shoulder suit above is calling my name; and it’s in my shopping cart!

The bikini is the two-piece of the year. Look for tank style tops, one shoulder tops, and twisted fabrics. For the bottom of the bikini, we are reliving the 1980s with higher hips cuts, and waistbands up to the belly button; if not covering the belly button. The backs of suits this year are a bit cheeky; so don’t cheat on your squats and lunges! Work that bootie!

Since spring can be a little cooler than summer, look for cover-ups which can cut the wind or keep you a little bit warmer. I love these jumpsuits, long cover-up dresses, and these cover-up pants. This time of year, it’s a good idea to carry a lightweight cardigan sweater or sweatshirt with you to the pool or the beach. You never know then the wind will kick up, or the fog will roll in!

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Which swimwear styles are you loving for spring 2021?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

April 2, 2021 in General Fashion / Shopping / Trends tagged baf weekly it list / spring 2021 by Bay Area Fashionista

spring 2021 IT trends nail polish handbags shoes jewelry clothing dresses

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: classic IT bag (under $300) / vegan liquid lipstick (review here) / white sparkling spring nail polish / bold spring nail polish / versatile black dress (under $100) (outfit post here) / spring gemstone bracelet (only $25 and local designer) / straw tote bag-IT bag alert! (under $500) / chic white sneakers (on major sale under $100) / grey boat sneakers (under $100) / classic IT bag /

Spring is in full swing! This classic black dress is a fabulous addition to any spring and summer wardrobe. It can be dressed up or down, plus it’s priced under $100. Love that! I wear mine often, and I love how comfortable it is. This dress looks amazing with heels, espadrilles, sandals, and flip slops. Love!

Sneakers are still hot in 2021! These chic white sneakers have been my go-to for the past year, and they are on major sale. I love how comfortable they are, and how you can pair them with a dress, pants; anything! Also, boat-inspired footwear is hot this year and these comfy grey sneakers are perfect for rocking the trend. Plus, they are canvas, which makes them comfortable in hot weather. Love!

Spring make-up is all the rage right now! Loving these nail polish shades, and this fabulous vegan liquid lipstick. It has really good pigmentation, and looks amazing on video conference calls.

Everyone is snapping up an IT bag right now; have you found yours yet? Classic IT bags continue to be hotter than hot, and straw bags are gaining popularity as we move into warmer weather, and beach season. Loving this one under $500!

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SALE ALERT! Kendra Scott is currently offering 20% off spring pastels now through April 4 2021. Here are a few of my favorites you can snap up online, you know I love her jewelry!

The LTK Spring Sale is coming up! If you don’t have the LTK app installed on your phone, this might be the time to download it! There will an exclusive, in-app sale for select retailers April 9-11, 2021. The LTK Spring Sale will feature retailers such as featuring Elemis, Colleen Rothschild, Abercrombie & Fitch, Madewell, Quay, Victoria Emerson, and more! Be sure to follow me in the LTK app to shop my favorites from this exclusive sale! If you don’t want to download the app, you can shop through my LTK site online here.

What are you loving for spring right now? Thanks for stopping by, and have a fabulous weekend!

XOXO

Cathy

Finally dressed to go somewhere

March 29, 2021 in General Fashion tagged outfits / prada / spring 2021 by Bay Area Fashionista

wearing: white drop earrings / sunglasses / spring lipstick / black dress (under $100) / gemstone bead bracelets ($25 each) / gold chain bracelet / spring nail polish / black shoulder bag / sculpted heel mules /

Can you believe I had the opportunity to dress up and actually go somewhere?! What???? Yes! After twelve months of everything being shut down, my daughter earned an award and there was an actual ceremony, in-person!! I had to pinch myself to ensure this was real!

The ceremony was held in downtown San Jose and capacity was limited inside the venue. We all wore masks, and doors were open to allow airflow from outside. It was a really safe environment, and we were thrilled to be able to watch her get honored in person.

Now that vaccines are underway, we are starting to move towards more normalcy here in the San Francisco Bay Area. I know we are a little behind the rest of the country, but we are getting there! I am looking forward to more things going back to normal, and to be able to enjoy summer with family and friends once again.

It felt amazing to wear this comfortable black dress. This dress is soft and versatile; perfect to wear to an afternoon awards event! I paired the dress with my new sculpted heel slides for spring, which turned out to be comfortable and easy to walk in from the parking lot to the venue two blocks away.

I loved having the chance to rock my new Cleo bag and stack these beautiful gemstone bracelets made by a local San Jose designer. If you haven’t snapped up a few already, be sure to do so! Bracelet stacks are a huge trend right now and these are not only beautiful, they are affordable. Love that!

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Are things opening up where you live? Are you able to go back to some normal activities?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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