spring 2026


Graduation outfit ideas for mom

Graduation outfit ideas for mom from top left: outfit 1: neutral knit top / gold hoops / plaid maxi skirt / belted tote / suede boots / summer nail polish / outfit 2: knit top / gold hoops / summer nail polish / maxi skirt / belted tote / suede boots / outfit 3: gold hoops / blue print dress / pearl bracelets / basket bag / summer nail polish / black sandals / outfit 4: gold hoops / long sleeve dress / summer nail polish / golden clutch / studded high heel sandals /

Graduation season is here, and many colleges have already held their ceremonies. As we head into more graduation ceremonies, the weather is warming up, and ceremonies are being held outside. This means we need to be cool and comfortable while sitting in the sun and watching our favorite student graduate. Pro tip: you can add your favorite sun hat to any of these graduation outfits.

While my daughter who graduated from college on the east coast had her ceremony indoors, my son will have his in June outside, in the sun. I am looking forward to wearing something cool and comfortable, such as the graduation outfit ideas for mom shown above. If you have been following along, you already know these are outfits I wear often for different occasions. This is the great thing about a graduation outfit, you can wear it for lunches, events, and on warm summer days. An outfit doesn’t need to be worn only once; it should be repeated often. You can easily mix it up with different shoes and accessories. Love that!

So, without further ado, here are a few graduation outfit ideas for mom, with alternate footwear you can easily shop online:

Graduation outfit idea 1

Graduation outfit idea 2

Graduation outfit idea 3

Graduation outfit idea 4

Enjoy your student’s graduation and wearing your graduation outfit again and again this summer season!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy


Maxi skirt outfit for summer

wearing: gold hoop earrings / neural knit top / Hermes spring nail polish / maxi skirt / belted tote bag / suede boots (similar here) /

Summer is almost here, and I love a flowing maxi skirt for the warm weather season. Since the weather is currently changing, I am pairing my maxi skirt with boots to combat the cool foggy mornings; plus they are easy to walk in! haha

I wore this maxi skirt outfit to enjoy dim sum at Koi Palace Contempo in Cupertino. If you have not stopped into Koi Palace Contempo for dim sum, or any meal, you must! The food is really yummy, and they have menu items you don’t often see at other restaurants. Love them!

When the weather warms up a little more in the next month, I will switch from boots to sandals with this maxi skirt. I love the versatility of a maxi skirt!

Shop my maxi skirt outfit online:

Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for upcoming summer coverage!

XOXO

Cathy


BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: oversize tee / Hermes spring nail polish / Chanel summer nail polish / Dior summer nail polish / summer dress / caramel top handle bag / face cream / canvas mini tote / pearl earrings / gold hoops / black tote / studded heels / neutral tote /

How is May flying by?! Since it already feels like summer outside, sandal season is here! In addition, this cute little canvas mini tote I have been wearing to the gym is also turning into my beach “purse.” The cross body strap is back in stock, so I was able to add it to my bag. It is life saver! I can go cross body at the supermarket and at the beach. If you purchased it without the strap and want to add it, you can find it online here. Love!

Graduation season is here. My daughter just graduated from college and now my son will be graduating from high school next month. Printed dresses and fun sandals are perfect to wear as an attendee. Love this fun dress and these fabulous sandals.

The anonymous handbag continues to reign supreme. Keep investing in handbags you love; sans logos.

Shop the BAF Weekly IT List online:

Stay tuned for more summer nail polish news. Shades of blue and a range of neutrals of hot right now. Be sure to check out my reviews!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy