spring 2023


Wandering around Rockefeller Plaza

wearing: statement earrings / green stripe top / black belt / yellow pouch bag / spring nail polish / jeans / sneakers /

Hello New York! For my college-age daughter’s spring break, we decided to take a trip to New York. In all the times I have gone to New York for fashion week, I never did any of the tourist check boxes! Isn’t that crazy?! So, despite being to the big apple numerous times, this was my first time exploring the city and seeing all of the iconic landmarks.

On day one, we went to Rockefeller Plaza. My daughter is a huge video game fan, so the Nintendo Store was huge on her list of places to visit. So, after enjoying a yummy lunch at Yama Ramen (I will post about restaurants next week), we went straight to the Nintendo store.

I didn’t realize there was a mini museum inside the store! There were tons of vintage Nintendo game consoles including ones I remember from high school and college. It was fun to see the evolution of gaming amongst the modern store selling the latest and greatest in Nintendo products.

Pictured above, is just one of the many vintage products on display inside the Nintendo store at Rockefeller Plaza. We enjoyed exploring the store and my daughter did end up buying a few items on her wish list.

After the Nintendo store, we walked around the plaza and enjoyed seeing the ice skating rink in its final days of winter. I did take a few pictures, but there were a lot of people in them, and I don’t think they want to be on my blog, so I left those photos out. Sorry!

Near the skating rink is an iconic Kate Spade store. Kate Spade is known for her kitschy designs and New York themed accessories. Aren’t these Taxi flats adorable?

There were several Taxi and New York themed items in store at Kate Spade. Her collection is always fun and lighthearted. Love!

After exploring the ice skating rink and Kate Spade, we wandered over to Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. It is such a beautiful church; my photos are terrible! I wish I had my camera instead of an iPhone to capture its beauty. You will just have to believe me that the building is magical!

Of course, when you have an engineering student for a daughter, no trip is complete without a quick visit to the Lego store. Say “hi” to Mario and Luigi!

We got lucky and enjoyed mild weather that day as we wandered around Rockefeller Plaza. It was fun to be a tourist and enjoy an iconic landmark in New York City. Stay tuned for more coverage of my recent trip to the big apple!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy


BAF Weekly IT List

summer street style trends

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: small messenger bag / Chanel nail polish / Dior nail polish / green woven handbag / large hoop earrings (under $100) / silver bracelet / foundation powder / lightweight sweater / basket tote / loafer mules / ballet flats / caramel hobo bag / black shoulder bag / ivory moon shaped bag (avl in many colors!) /

Chic and understated vibes are here! Summer 2023 is all about understated style, unless we are talking nails. The neutral nail polish trend has shifted for summer 2023, and now we are looking at vibrant pastels, golden metallic polish, and navy blue. Love!

As styles trend toward timeless and understated looks, minus your nail color, look for neutral ensembles, 1980s preppy vibes, and investment dressing. This is a great season to invest in basic pieces you know you will wear for years to come. Then, when things get trendy again, you will have a high-quality wardrobe full of classics you can build upon. Love that!

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What styles are you loving for summer?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy


BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: retro saddle bag / Chanel nail polish / Dior nail polish / green woven handbag / large hoop earrings / silver bracelet / foundation powder / spring sweater / mini eco tote / loafer mules / ballet flats / caramel hobo bag / M Frame bag / ivory moon shaped bag /

Can you believe it is already May? This year is flying by! When it comes to street style, the summer season will be a continuation of the spring season. Look for the anonymous handbag to still dominate the streets, as well as investment jewelry. After all, these are timeless styles which are always relevant, no matter what the current trends are. This makes the anonymous handbag, investment pieces, and classic styles always on trend! Love that!

As we move into the summer season, look for softer neutrals and use black sparingly. Summer nail polish will start to offer more vibrant neutrals as well as fun colors. Stay away from logos and designer labels which shout, you want your outfits to offer a chic, simple, investment vibe. What? This old thing? Just threw it on! Yeah, that kinda vibe.

Stay tuned for summer coverage coming in May!

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy