spring 2021

BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: straw tote bag (IT bag under $500) / spring lipstick / spring nail polish / lightweight spring jacket / spring jeans / running shoes / black slides with sculpted heel / grey satchel /

Are you enjoying spring weather yet? We were earlier last week, and then we had a cold rain storm blow through the Bay Area. Hopefully next week is a little bit warmer. At least we have beautiful blossoms on our trees; which is a very spring thing!

Can I give these running shoes a shout-out? I have been working out in them for three weeks, and now and I am in love! They are super stable and comfortable. The shock absorption is beyond fabulous, and my feet are so happy! I use them for cardio workouts, strength training, walking, and jogging. If you are in the market for a new workout shoe, these running shoes are amazing! They come in a ton of colors too, so if grey isn’t your thing, check them out, you may find a color you like better.

Spring handbags, particularly IT bags, are hot right now! Nail polish and lipstick are also hot spring items right now. If it’s too cold for spring attire where you live, beauty products, shoes, and handbags are a great way to rock spring, and brighten up a grey day. Love that!

SALE ALERT! If you are a Chanel fan like me, then chances are, you are also a Karl Lagerfeld fan! Well, Karl Lagerfeld’s brand has a promotion going on right now at karl.com where if you spend $100+ you can enjoy 20% off your purchase. If you spend $175+ then you can enjoy 25% off your purchase! Love that! All you need is coupon code PARIS and you are all set!

Here are a few of my favorite new arrivals from Karl Lagerfeld’s website:

I love this wrap jacket for spring. It needs ironing from time to time, but it’s worth the effort. The jacket is super flattering, and just the right weight for spring weather. It will also come in handy this summer in the evenings, as well as on foggy late spring, and summer days. Also, ivory and white everything is a hot street trend right now. If white shoes, handbags and belts are a little scary for you, like they are for me, a white jacket is a great way to rock the neutral white trend.

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What are you loving right now?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Looking back at the last twelve months

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Outfit details: gold hoop earrings / sunglasses / stripe puff sleeve top / mini pouch handbag (under $500) / gold statement ring / bracelets / black belt / slim mom jeans (under $50) / spring nail polish / classic black slides /

Can you believe it has been twelve months since the shut downs began? This week last year, tech companies began asking their employees to work from home, and one week later, children were told to stay home from school and learn virtually. Did you ever think you would live through something like this? I sure didn’t!

As I look back over the past twelve months, I try to think about all the positive things which have arisen from the shut downs. We were able to spend more time together as a family, and life got a little bit slower. I was able to concentrate on delayed maintenance at home, and work on my blog a little bit more. That being said, I am looking forward to the next twelve months!

The next twelve months should be a positive time. I look forward to getting my vaccine and seeing all my friends and family in person again. I look forward to a normal schedule for my kids, and being able to travel. As I look ahead, I see a lot of hope and happiness. What about you?

Let’s cheers to the next twelve months, and all of the happiness and joy it will bring!

XOXO
Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: gemstone bracelets ($25 each) / classic IT bag (under $300) / mascara (for all those Zoom calls!) / spring nail polish / late spring nail polish (perfect neutral!) / classic comfort shoes (hot trend!) / classic IT bag in black / yellow mini pouch clutch (under $500) (hot IT bag) / black pouch clutch (hot IT bag) / puff sleeve tee /

Is it too soon to declare 2021 as the year of the IT bag? There are SO MANY good bags this year! Word on the street is that classic IT bags are hotter than hot, and pouches reign supreme. So pull out your classic IT bag from your closet, or snap up one you’ve been eyeing such as the Chloe Marcie, or the Coach Swinger, which happens to be under $300. Love that!

Pouches are also hotter than hot. There are large pouches, and small pouches. I love the mini pouch pictured above. It has a strap so you can wear it as a clutch, shoulder bag, or cross body bag. Plus it’s a hot IT bag under $500. Love!

Puff sleeves are huge this year and this tee is perfect for spring. It’s black, so it goes with everything, and it is the perfect weight for spring weather. I am wearing mine all the time!

Is it cold where you live? You can brighten up your day with spring nail polish! These two colors are proving to be popular and selling fast! I love both of these!

SALE ALERT! Now that the economy is starting to open up a bit more, we all need a few things! SOMA is having a fabulous sale starting today and running through March 7, 2021. You can snap up your favorite bra for only $25, and with that purchase you can get a panty for $5. Such a good deal! I love this wired bar, and this wireless bra. If you can’t make it to the store this weekend, you can shop the sale online here.

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Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous weekend!

XOXO

Cathy