winter 2018


Corset tops for spring

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pictured: bold white dangle earrings (under $20!) / Bobbi Brown lipstick “Lilac” / black and white striped corset top (spring 2018!) / blue faux fur teddy coat (last seen here) / black cropped trouser jeanswhite Gucci bag / Chanel spring nail polish / black boots (old, similar pair here)

Corset tops have been creeping into style over the past couple of seasons, and I finally decided to jump on the trend. Corset tops offer something regular blouses and tops don’t; a cinch waist.

The cinch waist on corset tops is key for creating a silhouette. I love how you can adjust the strings on the corset, and create a waist; making the top fit perfectly.

I love this black and white corset top for spring 2018. It is a great piece for transitioning from winter into spring. Since the color is dark, it can pass as a winter top when paired with jeans and a jacket. For spring, it will look cute paired with jeans, denim cut-offs, or a pencil skirt; and high heel sandals or slides. I also love how it offers a body conscious silhouette without being tight and inappropriate. Love it!

If you are looking for an easy way to rock a spring trend before the weather warms up, I highly recommend snagging a corset top, and pairing it with your favorite jeans. It is a great way to elevate an otherwise casual look for the winter season; plus you will be ready for spring! Love that!

I wore this outfit the other day while out with my kids, and my two youngest took these photos. They’re getting pretty good at photography!

What are your thoughts on the corset top trend for spring? Will you be rocking it?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Two cool cats

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wearing: large gold hoop earrings / Bobbi Brown lipstick “Lilac” / leopard print wrap c/o Chico’s / black bell sleeve sweater (on major sale & in 4 colors!) / Chloe Pixie / Chanel spring nail polish / skinny jeans / charcoal lace-up boots (on major sale!)

First off, don’t look at my hair! I had it tucked into my wrap and it looked so raggedy! I should have pulled it out of my wrap, but I had no idea it looked like that! So embarrassing. . .and yes, I just posted them on the Internet. Yikes! For the record, my hair doesn’t actually look like that!

OK, so how fun is this wrap from Chico’s?! Dawn and I both received the same wrap and thought it would be so much fun to wear it at the same time. If you ever want to attract attention, be a twinsie with your friend. It’s a hoot! We got a ton of smiles while walking through Santana Row in our matching wraps.

We met for a late breakfast at Cocola on Santana Row to chit chat about life, fashion week, and of course, fashion! I brought my middle child with me who enjoyed being one of the girls, and had fun snapping all of our pictures for us. Isn’t she a great photographer?!

This is actually the first thing I have ever owned from Chico’s. I love how thick the fabric is, and how cozy it is for a cold day. I originally planned to pair it with black jeans, but I have gained some weight over the past few months and when I went to put on my black jeans that morning, they didn’t fit! I settled for my go-to skinny jeans.

I love how the wrap looks paired with an all-black look. Doesn’t Dawn look fabulous?! That was how I originally planned to wear it! Oh well, I have ordered a bigger pair of black jeans to hold me over until I lose this weight. So, I can do the all-black look soon!

Have you ever worn the same thing as a friend, either by accident or on purpose?

My outfit details:

My all-black, originally planned outfit:

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XOXO

Cathy

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Comfortable evening jumpsuit for winter

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wearing: sparkling statement earrings / Bobbi Brown “Lilac” / faux fur coat (last seen here) (true to size) / sparkling black jumpsuit (also avl in plus sizes) (under $90) (runs big-order one size down) / celestial evening bag (under $50) / Chanel spring nail polish / black and gold evening pumps (sold out, also love SAVE or SPLURGE)

January is one of my favorite months of the year! There are so many personal holidays for my husband and I in the month of January. This month we celebrate our fifteenth wedding anniversary, both of our birthdays; and it is also Bay Area Fashionista’s eight year blogiversary! Wooo-hoo!

These events always prompt my husband and I to go out on the town during the month of January. Since it is cold, I like to wear something which is both festive, and covers me up a bit. Wearing a little black dress in the middle of January is not my jam. I love a good pantsuit or jumpsuit when the weather drops below sixty degrees.

In addition to having a fabulous little black dress in my closet, I also think owning a chic black jumpsuit is a must-have for impromptu evenings out; and when you just don’t have time to prepare an outfit for a special occasion!

This sparkling evening jumpsuit is both comfortable, and affordable. Love that! Can you believe it is priced under $90! That is such a great price! It has silver sparkles all over the fabric; I wish I had worn this on a sunny day in order to pick up the sparkles. When we went out, it was foggy and grey. Ugh! You will just have to take my word for it; it sparkles!!!

How is January for you? Are you still settling down after the holidays? Or, do you have parties and events planned?

Shop my affordable evening jumpsuit outfit:

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XOXO

Cathy

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