summer 2021

BAF Weekly IT List and Memorial Day Sales

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memorial day weekend sales 2021

Favorites from the Memorial Day Sales from top left: nightgown / cuff bracelet / skin care set / statement earrings / butterfly stud earrings / yellow satchel (hot designer bag!) / American Flag slides / tan espadrilles / athleisure pants /

Memorial Day weekend is here! This is our annual summer kick-off weekend, and retailers are celebrating the summer season by offering deep discounts on clothing, accessories, and beauty products we all need this summer season. Love that! So instead of my traditional BAF Weekly IT List, this IT List is all about the sales!

Almost every retailer is offering some sort of sale and/or deal this weekend. Instead of making a list a mile long of all the sales and deals out there, I curated my absolute favorite deals into this post. After all, not all sales are equal! These sales and deals are on products I love and use, and they are also good deals; not gimmicks like “Free Shipping this weekend!” when the retailer always offers free shipping. Um yeah, we know who you are and we aren’t impressed. haha

Without further ado, here are my favorite sales and deals of the Memorial Day Weekend for 2021!

Adidas: Save 25% off sitewide with code SAVE25 from 5/28-5/31/2021 visit adidas.com to save!

Elemis Buy 2 get 1 free for a limited time with code MEMORIAL at elemis.com. I really love their Marine Cream collection!

Kendra Scott: 20%-25% off when you buy 2 or more Kendra Scott pieces, both jewelry and home. Now through 5/31/2021. This is such a good deal!! Head over to KendraScott.com to save big.

Macy’s: Extra 20% off your purchase with code MEMDAY now through 5/31/2021 at macys.com.

Nordstrom: Half-Yearly Sale now through June 6, 2021 at nordstrom.com. I recommend picking up some fitness apparel and browsing through the handbags, those seem like the best deals.

SOMA: Semi-annual sale, save up to 70% off select styles, bras are $14.99, and select apparel is $14.99 and up. This is such a great sale! Head over to SOMA.com to shop. Such good prices!

There you have it! My favorites sales and deals for Memorials Day Weekend 2021. What deals are you snapping up this weekend?

Thanks for stopping by, and have a fabulous summer kick-off weekend!

XOXO

Cathy

Summer 2021 capsule wardrobe

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summer 2021 capsule wardrobe casual affordable

Summer 2021 capsule wardrobe from top left: knit top / black tee with eyelet puff sleeves / gold and white drop earrings / coral puff sleeve tee / gold hoop earrings / gemstone bracelets (only $25!) / olive green shorts / ivory twist sleeve tee / basket weave statement ring / butterfly necklace / stripe puff sleeve tee / classic cut jeans (under $50) / black and snake buckle belt /

It already feels like summer outside! Although I am just posting my summer 2021 capsule wardrobe today, I have already started to wear many of these pieces. The weather has been just right! Plus, I really love this capsule for summer. The neutrals and subtle colors just feel right.

The summer 2021 season is still on the casual side as everyone emerges from quarantine, and into a post-pandemic lifestyle. We are all still craving comfort, while at the same time, we want to dress up! It’s quite the catch-22.

In order to achieve a comfortable, yet on-trend look, I picked up a few tee’s with trendy touches such as ruching, puff sleeves, and texture. These tee’s were all priced under $50, and feel like comfortable t-shirt’s from the back of the closet. Love that!

Soft and comfortable tee’s are perfect for everyday wear. Plus, these tee’s look very fashionable and hot off the runway. They can easily be paired with skirts, shorts, and jeans! I have also found they are easy to dress up or depending on how they are styled. I love a comfortable tee with a skirt and heels. It gives a dressed up look, yet offers the freedom and comfort of a good ‘ol t-shirt. Perfection!

Dressy capsule wardrobe summer 2021

summer 2021 capsule wardrobe dressy affordable

Dressy capsule wardrobe summer 2021 from left: green prairie maxi skirt / knit sweater / hoop earrings / gemstone bracelets (local designer!) / black eyelet puff sleeve tee / gold and white drop earrings / ivory twist sleeve tee / butterfly necklace / basket weave statement ring /

In order to add a little bit of structure to my summer 2021 capsule wardrobe, I added in this beautiful knit sweater. It has a really pretty knit pattern plus wide sleeves. This sweater easily dresses up shorts for a backyard BBQ or looks polished with a skirt for a party or dinner out. It’s the perfect summer knit top! Love!

Most of my jewelry for summer 2021 is from my spring collection with the exception of this cute little butterfly necklace. Butterflies are a huge trend in jewelry for the summer 2021 season, so this affordable necklace, priced under $20, is perfect for rocking the butterfly jewelry trend this season.

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What are looking forward to wearing this summer season?

Stay tuned for my upcoming summer handbag, shoe, and beauty capsules!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Top selling IT bags of 2021 so far

 in General Fashion / Handbags / Trends  tagged chloe / givenchy / loewe / mansur gavriel / spring 2021 / summer 2021 by
top selling it bags 2021

Top selling IT bags of 2021 so far from top left: 1. Chloe Marcie / 2. Givenchy Antigona Soft / 3. Mansur Gavriel Cloud / 4. Chloe Marcie cross body / 5. Loewe Basket Bag / Honorable Mention: Mansur Gavriel mini Cloud /

Can you believe we are close to halfway through 2021? Where does the time go? Since we are almost at the halfway point, I thought this would be a good time to talk about the hottest selling IT bags of 2021 from January 1, 2021, until May 21, 2021. (Those are the dates evaluated as of writing this post) Knowing what’s hot, helps us plan our IT bag purchases for the summer and fall seasons!

While we can speculate about which bags will be hot before a season begins, we really never have the data to back things up until the season has passed. That being said, knowing what sold well, and what hit the streets, in a recent season, tells us what to expect for the upcoming season.

During the winter and spring seasons of 2021, handbag fans hit the streets with both classic IT bags, and new IT bags. The top selling IT bag of the year, thus far, is a classic! The Chloe Marcie has proved, once again, that casual and classic are what makes an IT bag sell well; and enjoy longevity. After all, the Marcie has been around for years! If you don’t already own one, what are you waiting for? This bag sells the most in the original, double top handle style; but the cross body version is also a hit on the streets, as it comes in at the number four spot. You can check out my review of my Chloe Marcie here.

The Givenchy Antigona Soft is proving to be a hit this year! It comes in at number two as a top selling IT bag of 2021 so far. This beautiful bag sells well in all size variations, so if you are looking for a daily bag, or a larger travel tote, this is “IT” for 2021! I can see this bag having longevity. It is practical and beautiful. Love that!

The pouch clutch is a hot street style staple in 2021, and Mansur Gavriel’s Cloud is the perfect mix of affordability and IT bag designer recognition. This beautiful clutch is priced well under $1000; which is rare for an IT bag! It’s also sturdy construction, and can be easily dressed up or down. While Bottega Veneta’s version might end up on more wish lists, Mansur Gavriel’s version ends up in more closets. It’s hot on the streets! It’s worth mentioning the mini version of Mansur Gavriel’s Cloud clutch came in at number six. The mini version offers a strap which can be worn over the shoulder, cross body, or tucked in. Love that!

Lastly, the Loewe Basket Bag has been around for a few years, but it is proving to be a classic summer staple on the streets. This cute little straw tote comes in at just under $500 which makes it an affordable IT bag. It’s a great bag for beach days, summer vacations, or just looking summery on a daily basis. I love it paired with espadrilles!

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There you have it! If you don’t already own one of these IT bags of 2021, what are you waiting for? These are the hottest bags of the year so far!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy