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BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: convertible handbag (IT bag under $300) / Fall nail polish: putty, brown, iridescent lilac / foundation powder / linen joggers (on major sale!) / chain pouch (hot IT bag) / platform sneakers / fall jeans /

Fall is in the air! At least in the world of retail! Not only is fall shopping in full swing, there are some fabulous summer sales going on!

My favorite sale item of the week is this pair of fabulous linen joggers! I first purchased these joggers last year. I found I lived in them due to their comfort and coolness on warm summer days. Now that I have lost weight, I purchased a new pair earlier this summer in a smaller size. I am living in that pair now! They are really the perfect go-to pants for summer; and I plan to wear them a lot next year too! Love! If you don’t have a pair yet, you can snap one up on sale right now.

Sneakers are the new IT shoe. While 1990s shoe styles are really hot right now, sneakers are turning into the must-have in everyone’s shoe closet. Whether you love sporty, limited edition release sneakers, or sparkling designer sneakers, you will want at least one pair in your fall shoe closet. I’m a bit of a designer sneaker girl, so this platform pair gets a lot of wear. If course, I have my eyes on additional pairs! I recommend investing in a pair of street sneakers this fall. You will love the comfort, and instant street cred.

Shop my fall sneakers wish list online:

In addition to sale joggers and street sneakers, the easiest way to add a little fall style into your life right now is through nail polish and handbags. Chain details, as well as 1990s style bags, are hotter than hot right now. I love this convertible bag which can be worn ’90’s style or cross body. Handbags are such a fun, and easy way, to update one’s personal style.

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Stay tuned for more fall trend coverage next week!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Late summer casual

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged casual style / denim / fall 2021 / outfits / summer 2021 by
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Wearing: sunglasses / white drop earrings / fall lipstick / stripe tee (under $50) / black hobo bag / gemstone bracelets (local San Jose designer!) / fall nail polish / snake buckle belt / fall jeans / grey boat shoes /

Recognize this tee? It has been one of my favorite go-to tee’s of the season! It’s very soft and comfortable, plus, the puff sleeves make it right on trend. The runways were full of statement and puff sleeves, so this tee is fabulous for everyday wear. Love that!

I wore my favorite tee to go out to lunch with my friend Dawn from Fashion Should be Fun. My outfit combines some fall items with a few summer items for a transition from summer into fall look. Dawn did the same thing, and she looks fabulous! As you can see, street style here in California offers up an on-trend tee paired with destroyed jeans, in a fall color, and a fabulous IT bag.

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Dawn and I met at Valley Fair mall to check out what’s coming in for fall, and also to enjoy a yummy lunch. We ate at King’s Fish House and enjoyed sushi, edamame, and soup. Love!

In addition to delicious food and checking out the new fall merchandise, Valley Fair had an Instagram-ready, vintage van set up outside the restaurant. Um, did they know we were coming? We were so excited! As you can tell, we used it as our backdrop for a few pictures. We made sure to stand “purse first” so you could see which IT bags are hot in Silicon Valley right now. Seriously, YSL and Prada are EVERYWHERE on the street here!

Shop my summer into fall casual denim look online:

What are you loving for your summer into fall looks? Stay tuned for fall trend coverage starting this week, as well as Dior’s fall nail polish collection!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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BAF Weekly IT List

 in General Fashion / Shopping  tagged baf weekly it list / fall 2021 / summer 2021 by
late summer street style trends

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: stripe tee (under $50) / Chanel fall nail polish / Dior pre-fall nail polish / Stripe handbag coverts to belt bag and cross body bag / snake buckle belt / foundation powder (love this!) / chain pouch / Gucci sneakers / convertible handbag (short strap or cross body) / linen joggers /

Can you believe we are halfway through August? Where did the summer vacation go? My kids are back in school, and we are all wearing summer clothing, while looking at fall clothing. The summer just flew by!

Despite it being the end of summer vacation, we are all still looking at lightweight clothing which can be worn in the late summer season, as well as the early fall season. After all, the first half of fall is just as hot as the middle of summer! These black linen joggers are a great, everyday pant, for warm weather. They are comfortable, and extremely lightweight. I live in my pair!

Also great on hot days, is this on trend tee with puff sleeves. It fits into both the summer and fall trends while offering lightweight comfort, and a fabulous price under $50. I live in mine!

Now that life is back to normal, convertible handbags are a huge must-have! Shoppers are seeking bags that can be worn multiple ways. This convertible black bag comes with two straps; one that be worn short, under the shoulder, and one that is cross body. Plus, it’s an IT bag under $300. Love that!

If you like a little bit of urban edge, this stripe convertible bag comes with a belt bag strap and a cross body strap. I wear mine cross body all the time, but it’s nice to have the belt bag option just in case. It’s very roomy, and adds spice to everyday outfits. Love!

If course, hot fall items such as nail polish, and chain bags, are easy to wear right now; despite the heat outside. They are a great way to update a summer wardrobe, without sacrificing comfort. Also hot right now, are staple IT items such as a fabulous belt, or these wildly popular sneakers. Love these too!

Shop the BAF Weekly IT List online:

Stay tuned! Fall trend coverage starts next week, as well as a review of Dior’s space-age, fall nail polish colors. You will swoon! Here is a little peek at all of Dior’s nail polish colors for fall:

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy