spring 2022


BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: pink tee (on sale!) / foundation powder (I swear by this!) / summer nail polish / denim jacket / chocolate brown chain pouch / green cross body bag / slingback heels / black convertible handbag (under $500) /

Summer is fast approaching! This means we are all lightening up fabrics and brightening up our color palettes. I love this bright pink tee for summer. It looks fabulous with shorts, denim skirts, and jeans on cooler days. I also love that it is on sale!

A denim jacket is perfect in the summer since it is lightweight and matches almost any casual look. This one is a classic that will last for years. Love!

We all need a fabulous handbag this summer season! Whether you want a classic neutral, or a fun, bright hue, there is a handbag for you! This summer season look for hobo bags, soft and squishy bags, and straw bags.

What are you loving for summer right now?

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XOXO

Cathy


BAF Weekly IT List

spring street style trends

BAF Weekly IT List from top right: blazer vest / small convertible handbag / spring nail polish / casual dress (under $50) / eye shadow quad / small top handle bag / slingback heels / classic satchel /

The weather is heating up! This means freshening up our wardrobes with lighter pieces so we can get through these warmer days. This lightweight dress is perfect as we move into summer temperatures. It can be worn casually with sandals or sneakers, or dressed up with flats or a low heel. It also comes in tons of colors! I am picking up another one for the summer season. Love this dress!

There are so many handbag trends this year, it can be overwhelming and hard to keep up! You can jump on the early 2000s bandwagon and pull a bag out from your archives, or go for a small bag such as this convertible handbag or this fabulous IT bag by Balenciaga. Of course, a classic satchel which has been on department stores best seller list for over a decade is always fabulous too.

One of my favorite trends in the late 1990s was the blazer vest. I am so glad it’s back! This is a great alternative to a blazer on hot summer days, plus, it can elevate a pair of jeans or a denim skirt on casual days. I am thinking of snapping another one up in a fun color for the summer. Black is perfect to start. Love!

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Stay tuned! Summer nail polish reviews are coming up on the blog next week.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy


Blazer vest for spring and summer

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Wearing: sunglasses / statement earrings / blazer vest / white layering tee / gemstone bracelets (under $50, local designer) / spring nail polish / green mini bag / G buckle belt / dark wash jeans / slingback heels /

Raise your hand if you are excited for the return of the blazer vest?! My hand is way up! I loved blazer vests back in the 1990s. They were a great alternative to a blazer on warm summer days. You can wear a layering tee underneath a blazer vest or really dress one up with a body conscious blouse underneath.

Wondering how to style a blazer vest? They are really easy! Blazer vests play well with jeans and shorts on casual days, and then they are perfect for the office on workdays when paired with trousers, trouser shorts, and skirts. I love how blazer vests are structured yet comfortable too. Love them!

In these photos you can see a timeless and casual way to style a blazer vest. I paired mine with a classic white tee and dark wash jeans. I really wanted my new green bag to pop! This outfit has a classic yet 1990s vibe to it, and I love that.

If you are looking for an alternative to a blazer for the office or chic casual days, this is what you need! The blazer vest is perfect for staying professional at work on hot days, as well as looking put together on casual days. I started off with a black one this season, I plan on adding a fun color to my summer wardrobe; it’s just hard to choose which color!

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What do you think of the blazer vest for spring and summer? Do you plan to wear it?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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