summer 2024


BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: straw tote bag / frosted lipstick / Chanel nail polish / Hermes nail polish / golden hoops / yellow pouch / neutral tote bag / dress with pockets / espadrilles / top handle handbag / ballet flats /

Can you believe it is already July?! This year is flying by! As we head into the heart of the summer season, beautiful handbags, timeless jewelry, cool clothing, espadrilles, and flats continue to dominate the fashion landscape.

This weekend, be sure to sort through your closet to see which basics you need right now, as well as this upcoming fall season. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale start next week, and they have some great deals on clothing, beauty products, and overall closet staples. Stay tuned for my curated post which will feature the best of the sale!

I highly recommend buying what you want online and checking the in-store pickup button. This way you can get the bulk of your shopping done online, away from the insane crowds at the store. By doing in-store pick-up, you can check out what you may have missed online. It’s a huge time-saver and relieves a ton of stress! Love that!

Here’s a peek at a few of my favorites from the sale:

This year, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has some amazing deals on skin care, sweaters, denim, and shoes. Stay tuned for my post next week with my picks from the sale!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy


BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: caramel top handle bag / frosted lipstick / golden hoops / Chanel nail polish / Hermes nail polish / olive dress / wide leg pants / striped espadrilles / small tote bag / north/south tote /

Comfortable, casual, and effortless. Those are the words I would use to describe this summer season. I love all the timeless styles and easy to wear silhouettes.

As we move towards the fall shopping season; as you know, retail is roughly one season ahead, continue to invest in classic pieces. When it comes to handbags, stick to neutrals, black, and dark red hues, berry hues, and olive green.

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale will be coming up in a couple of weeks. If you are not familiar with this annual sale, it is a great time to stock up on beauty products, beauty tools, workout clothing, pajamas, underwear, and simple basics. I recommend taking a look at your closet and seeing which basics need to be added or replaced. This will help you to start making a list of what you need. The sale offers good discounts on these basics and beauty products! I will keep you posted on the best deals when the sale arrives. Love that!

Oh, did you hear? Frosted lipstick is making a comeback! I have to admit, I love frosted lipstick. So, I picked up a few frosty colors, so stay tuned! My review will hit the blog next week.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy


Sunset at the beach

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summer sunset seal beach california

wearing: striped tee (sold out, also love this tee) / earrings / black handbag / nail polish / black belt / cropped jeans / espadrilles /

There is something about watching the sunset at the beach that just hits different. You can see all the colors and stages from every possible angle. There are no obstructions. So, on a recent trip to SoCal, we stopped at Seal Beach to watch the sunset as well as check out the Strawberry Moon.

I wish I had my real camera with me. These photos were taken with my iPhone and do not do the sunset, nor the Strawberry Moon, justice. They were both beautiful and the colors were outstanding.

The older I get, I realize how beautiful nature is, and sometimes I feel like I have missed out during my lifetime at just stopping and admiring it. My life has always been full speed ahead and stopping to “smell the flowers,” as the saying goes, is really something I wish I had listened to early on. I am thankful for my daughter who loves the beach and watching the sunset. She has pulled me away from work and made me appreciate the beauty around us.

Slowing down and watching the sunset is something I need to do more of. It is something we all need to do more of. What do you feel like you need to do more of in your life?

Thanks for stopping by.

XOXO

Cathy

strawberry moon 2024 seal beach california
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