spring 2022

BAF Weekly IT List

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spring 2022 street style trends

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: wrap dress (under $50) / large hobo bag / spring nail polish / small black bag / basket bag / street sneakers / dark wash jeans /

Late spring is here! This means our shopping habits are shifting towards outdoor events and summer handbags. How fabulous is this classic basket bag? Basket and woven bags are always on trend in the summer, but this one is always on the IT list. I love a good investment bag. Who wants to keep buying a new basket bag every year? Not me! I love this small basket tote for summer. Perfection.

Street sneakers are continuing to be a hot trend in footwear, and this pair is really fun. This year, look for color combo’s you love in street sneakers, as well as comfort.

As you know, handbag styles from the early 2000s have been making a comeback the past few years. This summer, the trend is exploding, and you will see not only comeback styles, similar styles, and inspired styles, but an uptick in vintage bags hitting the streets. I will talk more about this next week on the blog, but in the meantime, this large hobo is hot on the street and also this black mini bag; which is reminiscent of the small pouch trend from the late 1990s into the early 2000s.

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XOXO
Cathy

Casual summer dress and sneakers

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / dresses / outfits / spring 2022 / summer 2022 by
affordable dresses
summer it bags
casual dresses street style

Wearing: silver bamboo hoops / sunglasses / silver moon necklace (old, also love this one) / blue dress (under $50) / denim jacket / gemstone bracelets (local designer, under $50) / spring nail polish / handbag / sneakers /

How cute is this summer dress! Since I lost a lot of weight, I am in the process of slowly replacing my wardrobe. One of the items I needed was a casual, go-to summer dress I can dress up or down depending on the occasion. I was thrilled when I spotted this dress, which is available in several colors and is under $50. Love that!

There were so many colors to choose from, but I ultimately chose blue because I love blue! This dress has short sleeves and a flattering twist design at the waist. It fits really well, and I found it to be comfortable for day-long wear. I definitely need to snap up another one in a different color!

It was a cool and casual day when I decided to wear my new dress. To keep myself warm, I opted for my trusty denim jacket and for walking, I chose these funky sneakers. This turned out to be a really comfortable outfit! I normally don’t think of wearing a dress as comfy, but this one shattered my preconceived notion! I look forward to wearing it casually this summer, as well as pairing the dress with wedge espadrilles for a dressier look. It will also look cute with sandals, flip flops, and flats. Love!

If you are looking for a casual dress under $50, I highly recommend this one! There are so many colors to choose from!

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Cathy

dresses under $50

BAF Weekly IT List

 in General Fashion  tagged baf weekly it list / spring 2022 by
spring street style trends

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: gemstone bracelets (under $50, local designer) / small top handle bag / bright blue blazer / spring nail polish / foundation powder / classic satchel / straw tote / small red hobo bag /

It was the week of the handbag! This week everyone is looking for a fabulous bag to wear now and well into the summer season. This straw tote bag is once again, a hot bag to own. If you already snapped one up last year, or the year before, you are all set! If not, this is a classic designer straw tote which happens to fit into the summer 2022 straw bag trend. Love that!

Soft and squishy handbags are hot right now too. Look for a classic one like this satchel, or an on trend soft hobo. Another hot handbag trend right is the small or micro bag trend. I can’t do ultra-mini, but this small top handle bag fits the trend while still fitting a phone and wallet. Whew!

Need a last-minute gift for Mother’s Day or graduation? These fabulous gemstone bracelets are perfect, plus they are under $50. I love that they are made here in San Jose by a local designer. Love!

My favorite trend of the season is the return of the power suit and blazers. This bright blue blazer is ideal for wearing with matching bottoms, or over jeans. This summer we will see blazers over shorts and dresses. Love this trend!

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XOXO
Cathy