spring 2023

BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: small bio tote / star necklace / Chanel spring nail polish / Dior summer nail polish / green woven handbag / silver station bracelet / silver bar bracelet / straw tote bag / black loafer slide / spring sweater / top handle bucket bag / ivory moon shaped bag / M frame bag / classic grey saddle bag /

OK, I cannot wait. I have to start off with the Dior summer nail polish pictured above. Isn’t it a pretty hue? The entire collection for summer is beautiful, and it is en route to me! As soon as I receive it, I will create a review post for you, in the meantime, here are the nail polish colors from Dior for the summer 2023 season!

This week was all about handbags. Shoulder bags, hobo bags, and this on trend top handle bucket were hotter than hot. Straw totes are also starting to gain momentum as we start shopping for trips and the summer season. I feel like if we shop for summer, spring will get a hint and start warming up! Do you think this will work? I am getting tired of all this winter weather. I mean, it is already April! Ugh, but I digress. . .

Investment jewelry is also hot right now, and it should be! After all, this beautiful silver jewelry pictured above offers classic styling which can be worn season after season, and for generations. Here are a few of my favorites to invest in now:

What are you loving this spring season? Are you still waiting for warmer weather where you live? Or are you here in the Bay Area wondering why winter is still a thing?

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

The anonymous handbag

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The anonymous handbag from top left: green woven handbag / ivory moon shaped bag (under $500) / M frame shoulder bag / black shoulder bag /

The anonymous handbag is the ultimate IT bag right now; and as I am sure you have heard, logos everywhere are over. As we move away from loud logos on everything from handbags to belts to clothing, our personal style is shifting to a more understated and chic aesthetic; and I am here for it!

Quiet luxury is a term you will often hear, and it stands for beautiful items with top craftsmanship. Your handbag this year should speak volumes about your attention for detail and love for investment dressing. While a kitschy bag shaped like a firefly is a fun conversation starter, it will perfectly acceptable as long as the designer or brand isn’t plastered all over it. So, the moral of the story is, wear a neon handbag, as long as the logo isn’t blasting in your face. You can also wear a fun shape, asymmetrical and artistic bag, as long as the logo isn’t shouting at the world. Logos are bad, while classic, bright, and kitschy are good.

There are certain traits of popular designers you won’t be able to get away from, such as Bottega Veneta’s trademark weave, or Mansur Gavriel’s M Frame, or Louis Vuitton’s iconic Alma in a fabrication other than monogram vernis. It is OK to wear a bag which can be easily guessed, but only those who know will be able to guess. The brand or designer will not be readily displayed for the masses to have how much you spent shoved in their faces. This is the anonymous handbag.

I have never really been a big logo fan, except for belt buckles, so I have a belt to replace! haha When it comes to handbags, I prefer the anonymous handbag since I love high quality craftsmanship and beautiful styles. Since I have two daughters, I think of my handbags as something I can hand down to them when they are older. This is why I gravitate towards classic styles which will swing in and out of style, or will remain important 365 days per year, every year, forever.

Here are a few of my favorite anonymous handbags from around the web:

What is your favorite version of the anonymous handbag?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Best nail polish for travel spring 2023

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travel nail polish spring 2023

Spring 2023 nail polish from left: Gucci Cecilia Ivory / Chanel Enigme / Chanel Harmonie /

It is that time of year when we start traveling! One of my big pet peeves, and I am sure it is one of yours too, is getting chips in my nail polish while traveling. After all, you cannot take nail polish on the plane! Yikes!

If you are taking a road trip, you will be able to travel with your nail polish. This will make it easy if you need to touch up your manicure. Unfortunately, if you plan to take a plane, the nail polish bottle will have to stay home. Thankfully there is an easy solution to this problem. Wear light nail polish and a top coat.

Yes, it is that easy. If you wear a light-colored nail polish with a good top coat, your manicure should last at least seven days with normal wear and tear. So, unless you are leaving town for a month, you should be OK on vacation with a light manicure and a strong top coat. My favorite top coat is from Chanel. Dior also makes a very strong top coat, so either brand will work well for travel.

This spring 2023 season, there are a few nail polish colors which are light, and perfect for travel. This yellowish ivory hue from Gucci is a fun color for travel; especially if you are going somewhere exotic or tropical! It is also a neutral, so it should play well with what you pack in your suitcase. I also love these classic and neutral hues from Chanel. They are from their neutral collection which has multiple light nail polish colors, perfect for travel! Love that!

My favorite three nail polish hues for travel this spring season are pictured above. There are also a few more colors which would work, pictured below.

Which color if your favorite for travel?

Enjoy your trip, and thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy