summer 2025


BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: Dior summer nail polish / Chanel summer nail polish / Hermes summer nail polish pink, purple / statement earrings / Chanel Chanel / east/west bag / Mary Janes / straw tote / straw and leather tote / caramel top handle bag / wide leg jeans /

We are a day early because tomorrow we celebrate the 4th of July! As we move into July, continue to invest in timeless styles, summer nail polish, western style boots, and a summery, fruity floral fragrance.

Excited to start shopping for fall? The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts next week for card holders, so be sure to shop your closet first. When shopping your closet, look for sweaters in good condition, wide leg and flare jeans, the anonymous handbag, neutral hues, chocolate brown, western style boots, and black/white combos. Remember, when the sale comes out, don’t be tempted to buy a closet full of clothing. Stick to basics and necessities. This will only be pre-fall. Actual fall will hit store shelves in late July and August. Stay tuned for my picks and shopping advice for the sale next week!

Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the 4th!

XOXO

Cathy


Business casual summer capsule wardrobe 2025

Business casual summer capsule from top left: short sleeve sweater / white twist blouse / wide leg pants / tweed blazer / white skirt / statement earrings / black tee / pink nail polish /

Summer is here, and if you work in a business casual environment, like the ones we have here in Silicon Valley, you might be wondering how to put lighter-weight outfits together.

These tee’s are very affordable and hold their shape. They are easy to wear under a cardigan sweater or blazer. When sitting at your desk, or off to lunch, you can easily leave the cardigan or blazer at your desk and just wear the tee. This is perfect on those ninety degree days we get!

Love a pair of linen pants! These wide leg pants are fashionable and practical. You can wear them almost everyday with a different top. They come in petite, regular and tall sizes. Love that!

Summer sweaters are cool yet put together for the office, same with a good blouse. This one has a fun little twist!

This white skirt may only be good on Friday’s, but it is lined, so it has a more formal look to it than your average casual white skirt. This means you can wear it to the office if your dress code allows. Love!

Shop my business casual summer capsule online:

What type of office environment do you work in?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy


Happy National OOTD Day 2025

Happy National OOTD Day! (OOTD = Outfit of the Day).

Today we celebrate all of our favorite outfits! Here are a few of my recent outfits I enjoy wearing. Have a fabulous day and remember to wear your favorite outfit today!

Business casual look:

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Mocha dress, color of the year:

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Business casual look with a twist:

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Perfect skirt for twirling!

Have a fabulous OOTD day!

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO

Cathy