winter 2021


BAF Weekly IT List

winter street style trends

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: gemstone bead bracelet (only $25!!) / Loewe basket bag (love this bag!) / spring nail polish / small black bag (IT bag under $300) / grey boat sneakers (love mine! Under $100) / combat boots (super comfy) / grey satchel (hot IT bag) / distressed jeans (under $50) /

Are you loving the year of the IT bag yet? I know I am! I love the resurgence of classic IT bags such as the Coach Swinger, and the Chloe Marcie. It’s also fun to see all the current modern IT bags from Bottega Venetta, Givenchy, and more. Also, have you seen the Prada Cleo yet? This bag took inspiration from Prada’s IT bag line-up in the 1990s and added a modern twist in order to become the ultimate IT bag for 2021. Check out my review here.

OK, let’s get to the IT list! There are three, piping hot handbags right now; this cute little basket bag from Loewe, the Coach Swinger which is reasonably priced under $300, and the destined to be classic Antigona Soft by Givenchy. Have you snapped one up yet?

Combat boots are proving to be the hottest shoe style of the moment. They were hotter than hot during the fall and winter seasons. Now, the style is showing it will carry well into spring. You can pair them with jeans and a tee as the weather warms up, and throw your new basket bag on your arm for a little spring flair. Love!

Too cold to wear anything spring? No problem! Spring nail polish is the top selling item right now, and it’s not a surprise. This fabulous spring hue from Chanel sparkles, and it offers a fun, cheery color for the warm weather season. It also brightens up a cold and dreary, winter day. Are your nails saying “spring!” yet?

Bracelets stacks are back, and these gemstone bracelets from a local designer are hot. At $25 each, you can buy more than one and create a fabulous stack. Or, you can grab one and enhance a current stack from your jewelry box. Either way, the price is right to indulge.

These distressed jeans are priced right, fit well, and offer a great everyday look. I love my pair! Snap up a pair before they are gone!

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What is your favorite items from the weekly IT list?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Pictured: Bracelet stack and IT bag from this week’s IT list (original post here)

it bags 2021 under $500


BAF Weekly IT List

winter street style trends

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: small classic handbag (current IT bag under $300) / spring nail polish / limited edition Lunar New Year lipstick / Lunar New Year gift sets / cozy sweater (avl in other colors, on sale under $100) / combat boots aka lug sole boots (super comfy!) / classic IT bag / distressed jeans (under $50) /

February is such a nice combination of winter, with glimpses of spring. I love how a few blossoms are starting to pop up on trees, yet mornings and evenings are still cool, and crisp. It is a great time of year to play with spring accessories such as nail polish and handbags, while still staying warm in a cozy sweater and jeans.

One of my favorite parts of 2021 is the resurgence of classic IT bags which had a moment one or two decades ago. It’s fabulous to see how some bags have staying power, and continue to be well loved. I love both of the bags featured today; and I wear mine often! If you haven’s invested in at least one yet, I highly recommend investing! They are both high quality and extremely well made. You will love wearing them; or one of them at least!

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What are you loving right now?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy


Go Red for Women 2021

american heart association go red for women 2021

Go Red for Women red ideas from top left: Go Red tee / spring nail polish (IT color) / red lipstick / red scarf / red dress / red handbag (review here) / sneakers with a heart / Go Red mug /

February is “Go Red for Women” month; and Friday, February 5, 2021, is National Wear Red Day. Why are we wearing red this month you ask? Well, thank you for asking! Wearing red is an easy way to help raise awareness about heart disease. Heart disease is the number one killer of women; so it is important that women know what signs to look for, and how to stay healthy so that we can all stay ahead of heart disease, and keep ourselves heart healthy.

  • Signs of a Heart Attack-read here /
  • Information about heart disease from the American Heart Association-read here /

Please join me on Friday, February 5, 2021 by wearing red to help raise awareness about heart disease. Also, please join me in wearing red throughout the month of February, and let’s help spread the word to raise awareness about heart disease. Thank you so much for your support!

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Stay informed, and stay healthy!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy