summer 2023

Top 5 Summer 2023 Trends

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Top 5 summer trends from top left: green woven handbag / Chanel summer nail polish / Dior summer nail polish / small straw tote / silver bracelet / black square toe sandal / large hoop earrings / light green tote /

The summer season is here, and there are a few style trends which have hit the streets and are easy to incorporate into your daily wardrobe. If you were already following many of these in the spring season, then converting to summer will be easy peasy! Love that!

There is one trend from spring which is sunsetting in the summer season, and that is the “Interesting Shoulders” trend. It looks like the puff sleeve is slowing down. This doesn’t mean you can’t wear it, but don’t invest in any more clothing with puff sleeves. The trend is slowing down and might fade away as we head into 2024.

Other than that! Here are the top 5 street style trends for the summer 2023 season!

The Square Toe: Square toes are back, and our toes are thanking all of the shoe designers who decided to square off the top of their shoe designs. No more squished toes! Love!

The Anonymous Handbag: This trend is going strong. Keep wearing handbags which offers small logos or are logo-free. It’s all about showing off the beautiful materials your handbags are made from. Look for supple leather, interesting fabrications, and timeless designs. This is the season to invest in a beautiful handbag which will transcend time.

Fun nail polish colors: While nails were neutral in the winter and spring, they are coming out of their shell for the summer season. Look for vibrant pastels, metallic hues, and fun colors for the summer season.

Investment Jewelry: Classic investment jewelry is hot for the summer season. Jewelry which is loud, bears logos, or looks obviously trendy is out. Look for timeless pieces you can wear now and forever.

Green: While the color of 2023 may be magenta, the color of summer, and the hottest color on the street in 2023 is most definitely green. The fun part about this color trend is that you wear any shade of green you like. Love that! Find a green hue you love and rock it for the rest of the year and into 2024. Green isn’t going anywhere. Love!

There you have it! The five hottest street style trends for the summer of 2023. Incorporate these trends into your wardrobe and you will make the sidewalk your runway. Love that!

Which trend is your favorite?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: navy blue top / Chanel summer nail polish / Dior summer nail polish / black shoulder bag / silver bracelet / black top handle bag / green woven handbag / ivory moon shaped bag / large hoop earrings / metallic espadrilles / straw tote bag /

Espadrille season is here! These warm weather shoes are perfect for warm days and walking on the beach. They also tend to be soft and comfy. Love that!

If you are like me, and you have planter fasciitis, you either need some arch support, and/or a slight heel in your shoe to support your foot. I need both! The pair of espadrilles featured above are perfect since they have a slight heel, which supports my foot, and I can also wear an arch support band with them. This makes walking around in espadrilles something I can do pain-free. Love! Of course, if I need to do a lot of walking, I stick to my sneakers with my orthotics inserted. But I digress. . .

If you haven’t already heard, this year is all about investment dressing. Stick to classic and timeless accessories which are quiet and anonymous. The logomania trend is over. Store your loud logos and look for high quality, timeless jewelry and handbags. You will save money in the long run by not always shopping to keep up with the trends. Timeless style is hashtag goals.

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What are you loving for summer right now?

Stay tuned for more summer coverage!

XOXO

Cathy

Handbag capsule wardrobe summer 2023

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handbag capsule wardrobe summer 2023
shoulder bags summer 2023
summer 2023 tote bags

Summer handbag capsule wardrobe from top left: mini brown saddle bag / beige mini tote bag / green woven handbag / black M Frame bag / ivory moon shaped bag / classic black cross body bag / mint green tote bag / small straw tote /

Summer is here! This warm weather season, I am embracing smaller bags as my children are all teenagers and no longer in the habit of handing me things to carry. haha I can get through the day with my wallet, phone, keys, lipstick, and kleenex in my handbag. Love that!

Of course, the summer season is also a time when a fabulous tote bag is in order. I love having my small straw tote as well as a roomy tote I can carry tons of random items in. This large tote bag is perfect for my daily purse essentials as well as a scarf or cardigan for when the fog rolls in, a book, a water bottle, sunscreen, and snacks. It is made from sturdy leather and easy to wipe clean, since it is pebble leather.

The anonymous handbag trend is easy to follow this summer since I have never been a huge logo person anyway. I love wearing high quality handbags which speak for themselves instead of advertising who made them. While the anonymous handbag is considered a trend right now, it is a classic style which technically transcends trends in the long term. So, it really is an investment bag style versus a fleeting trend.

Now now, I know you are looking at that Tory Burch logo and Loewe logo asking me if I am blind. haha, I see them! If we drill down, I find those two logos to be more decorative that to be loud logos. While they are recognizable, I don’t feel like they are advertising, if that makes sense. Feel free to sound off in the comments!

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What are your favorite handbags for the summer 2023 season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

mini bags summer 2023