summer 2023

BAF Weekly IT List

 in General Fashion  tagged baf weekly it list / investment dressing / sales and deals / summer 2023 by

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: blue top / Chanel summer nail polish / Dior summer nail polish / large hoop earrings (under $100) / silver bracelet / hair oil / moon shaped bag (avl in several colors) / m frame bag / saddle bag (designer-on major sale!) / classic belt / green woven handbag / basket bag /

The designer sales are in full swing! My absolute favorite designer sale right now is from Mulberry. They are a classic handbag brand based in England which implements eco-friendly manufacturing practices. I love their excellent quality and craftsmanship, as well as their strong attention to clean manufacturing processes. If you haven’t checked out the brand yet, please do! You can learn more here.

The black saddle bag pictured above, is the one I just picked up. I am so excited about it! Mulberry has been on my wish list for quite some time, and I was thrilled to find a classic and chic, black handbag, on major sale! They have so many classic styles on sale right now. It is the seasonal colors on sale, the styles are not being discontinued. This means you can pick up a timeless handbag for less money. Love that! Mulberry handbags are truly investment handbags, so you will have the bag forever. Love!

Here are a few of my favorite designer handbags from around the web on major sale right :

This year, style is all about investment dressing and classis styles. As a recession looms, it is important to spend wisely on timeless items you can wear for years and years, instead of fleeting trends. Look for high quality handbags, logo-less styles, and high-quality basics to round out your wardrobe. I will speak more on this topic in the coming weeks.

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XOXO
Cathy

How to dress during June Gloom

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / outfits / summer 2023 by
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Wearing: statement earrings / sunglasses / black tee / silver bracelet / casual tote bag / summer nail polish / casual pants / espadrilles / (not pictured: scarf / cardigan sweater) /

June gloom is here! If you are wondering what I am talking about, June Gloom is something which happens every year, during the month of June. Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, we get an excessive amount of fog during the month of June; just when we think summer is starting.

School has ended, the kids are ready to jump in the pool or head to the beach and boom! We all wake up to a blanket of fog which does not burn off until early afternoon; making the beach or the pool a no-go. Bummer! This is why foggy weather in the month of June is called, “June Gloom.”

On the flip side, June Gloom offers the perfect weather for taking a hike, working in the yard, and working out outside. Since it is June, the temperatures hover in the high 50’s and 60’s. This makes it cool, but not cold. It is great outdoor weather as long as you are wearing the correct layers.

You might be wondering why I am talking about layers, yet, in the photo above I am not wearing any layers. Well, I am not sure why I took off the top layer for the picture! Haha, is that a blogger fail? Yikes! Picture this outfit with a scarf, cardigan sweater or lightweight fleece. That is how to dress during June Gloom.

I love wearing lightweight pants when we have foggy weather. They are lightweight enough for the moderate temperatures, and for when the fog burns off, yet they cover enough so that I don’t get cold from the fog. These lightweight pants are perfect to wear all day when we have foggy mornings and mild afternoons. Top the pants off with a tee, scarf or sweater, and it is the perfect foggy day outfit.

My favorite scarf is this one, and I also love this cardigan.

So that’s the formula! Lightweight pants and tee topped off with a scarf or cardigan. A casual tote bag is key because you can place your scarf or cardigan inside once the fog burns off and you don’t need to wear it anymore.

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What are your favorite ways to dress during June Gloom?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Chanel Fugueuse nail polish review

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged chanel / chanel nail polish / classic style / reviews / summer 2023 by
chanel Fugueuse nail polish summer 2023

Pictured: Chanel Fugueuse nail polish /

How pretty is this navy blue hue! This new nail polish color from Chanel is part of their new classic collection and offers rich color saturation as well as a long-lasting formula. As a blue nail polish fan, I am in love!

Chanel Fugueuse is a fabulous navy blue which can worn in any season of the year. My favorite season for dark blue is fall, but it can be worn at any time. There is something neutral about dark and navy blue.

I tested out Chanel Fugueuse nail polish with one base coat and two coats of color. The polish went on smoothly and was not streaky. It is a glossy cream polish which offers good color saturation as well as a shiny, glossy finish. Love!

What do you think of Chanel Fugueuse nail polish? Do you love it too?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy