spring 2022


Affordable summer dress

affordable summer dress
summer dress under $50
mansur gavriel sun tote pink patent leather
dresses under $50

Wearing: sunglasses / statement earrings / print wrap dress (under $50) / gemstone bracelets (under $50) / pink tote (old, also love this one) / spring nail polish / slingback heels / biker shorts / tank top /

It’s dress season! I wore this wrap dress to a daytime tea event last weekend, and it worked out perfectly! Time got away from me, so I needed to find a dress pronto; this one arrived within 48 hours of me ordering it! Plus, it was under $50. Love that!

While I dressed it up for the event with slingback heels, this affordable summer dress can also be worn with sandals or espadrilles for a casual look in the warm summer months. I’m looking forward to styling it in different ways this season!

How cute is this tote bag? I am very sad that Mansur Gavriel only made it for two seasons. It is a handy tote bag which is strong and can carry a lot inside! I had to carry teacups to the event I attended, so this tote was perfect because I could fit three tea settings inside as well as my wallet, keys, and phone. While this tote isn’t for sale any longer, I did link to one that is equally practical and very cute. Hope you love it if you are in the market for a smaller, workhorse tote.

Wrap dresses can be a pain on windy days, so I always wear biker shorts and a tank top underneath my wrap dress. The day I wore this dress, also happened to be very windy! I was quite thankful for my biker shorts, haha.

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Have you ever had to purchase a dress last minute? This is a good one to keep in mind! There are a few additional fabric choices too if this green print isn’t your thing. I am thinking of picking up another one in a different fabric for the summer. This dress is so easy to dress up or down, I love a versatile piece; especially when it is under $50!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

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BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: sunglasses / spring nail polish / spring nail polish / gemstone bracelets (local designer! under $50) / G buckle belt / chain pouch / dark wash skinny jeans / structured hobo bag / soft hobo bag /

This week was all about handbags, spring nail polish, and stocking up on basics for spring such as jeans. This is also the perfect time to find that special gift for mom. Mother’s Day is fast approaching! Check out my post filled with Mother’s Day gift ideas.

I absolutely adore these beautiful gemstone bracelets. They are made by a local jewelry designer here in San Jose, California. All of her bracelets are priced under $50, making them a special yet affordable gift. I highly recommend purchasing three. The ideal bracelet stack is three bracelets. Since it is the beginning of short sleeve season, Mom will love these bracelets because she can show them off on her arm! Love that!

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What are you loving right now for spring?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy


National Denim Day 2022

national denim day 2022

From top left: stripe tee and beige denim / blue blazer over jeans / bright pink tee and jeans / black blazer and jeans /

It is National Denim Day 2022, and this is a national, fashion-related day, which is important to stop and think about. Back in 1998, an Italian court overturned an assault conviction because the victim had worn tight jeans. This is the classic “blame the victim” strategy we have been hearing for centuries. It doesn’t matter what you are wearing, and if you are outside accidently without anything on, then it still doesn’t matter. No-one has the right to touch you, or worse. Without consent, it is a crime.

Therefore, today is the day to rock those jeans! You don’t have to wear tight ones, not everyone owns tight jeans nor has the ability to withstand tight jeans all day. I know I don’t! My jeans are loose! So, put on your favorite pair of jeans, loose or tight, or in-between, and wear them with pride all day long to help raise awareness to this issue.

Despite stemming from a court ruling in 1998, this is a problem we still deal with now, in 2022. This is why National Denim Day is important. We need to continue to raise awareness to this issue and change the mindset of our population. It doesn’t matter what you wear, no-one has the right to touch you. Case closed.

My favorite jeans of the moment to add to your denim wardrobe:

Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to wear denim today!

XOXO
Cathy