winter 2023


BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: black handbag / large hoop earrings (under $100) / Chanel nail polish / Dior spring nail polish / magenta sweater (under $100) / straight leg jeans (under $100) / black shoulder bag / green handbag / caramel hobo bag / ivory moon shaped bag / black lug sole boots /

Magenta is such a perfect color for right now. The cherry blossoms are blooming, the Magnolia trees are starting to bloom, and spring is popping up all around us. This pretty hue plays well with all of the blossoms and signs of spring we have around town. Love!

In addition to magenta, shoulder bags, hobo bags, and straight leg jeans are hot on the streets right now! Look for small and medium sized styles to suit your life style. Love that!

New York Fashion Week starts today! Once again, I am watching from home instead of traveling to New York. I have found I can cover the shows from home and still bring you the hottest trends from the runway without traveling across the country to New York. The only thing I miss is the social aspect of being at New York Fashion Week in person, and all of those fun final walk videos for social media I used to create! Oh well, can’t have everything! I chose staying home over social media videos. haha

That being said, stay tuned for coverage on the blog next week where I will recap the hottest trends from the runways in New York for the fall 2023 season!

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XOXO
Cathy


Straight jeans in 2023

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mansur gavriel m frame baguette
street style san jose
outfit ideas over 40

wearing: golden hoop earrings (under $100) / polka dot top / G buckle belt / black puffy coat (on major sale!) / straight leg jeans / spring nail polish / black handbag / lug sole boots /

Well, now that skinny jeans have been declared over, I have been on the hunt for an alternative denim style. Many straight leg jeans on the market right now are on the verge of being wide leg jeans. While I love a good pair of wide leg jeans, or flare jeans, I wanted to update my denim wardrobe with something closer to skinny jeans, without being a skinny jean. I am so happy I found this pair!

This pair of straight leg jeans isn’t too wide, and they offer the unfussy feel of a skinny jean. Love that! Plus, they were priced under $100, love that too!

I paired my new pair of straight leg jeans with a polka dot tee and my go-to puffy jacket; which happen to be on major sale if you are still looking for a puffy jacket. Since it was raining outside, I chose to wear my lug sole boots and of course, topped it all off with my new handbag! You can check out my review here.

umai hot dogs valley fair chicken sandwich

We are in need of a new sofa, so I wore this outfit to go sofa shopping. We found the perfect sectional sofa for our family room! Love! After picking a new sofa, we tried the new food counter in the food court at Valley Fair, Umai Hot Dogs. I wasn’t in the mood for a hot dog, so I got the chicken sandwich and french fries. It was really yummy! My Mom had a hot dog and loved it. We will go back!

I am excited to wear these straight leg jeans throughout the rest of the winter season and into the upcoming spring season. They are comfortable, and the perfect replacement for my skinny jeans. Love!

Are you a fan of skinny jeans? Have you found an alternative to them yet?

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XOXO

Cathy

it bags 2023
san jose style bloggers over 40

BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: dress / Chanel nail polish / Dior spring nail polish / magenta sweater (under $100) / large hoop earrings (under $100) / black shoulder bag / black baguette / black lug sole boots (water resistant) / ivory moon shaped bag / caramel hobo bag /

How cute is this dress! I wore it to celebrate my wedding anniversary, and it was so comfortable and fun to wear! It is a perfect dress to wear now with boots, and then in the spring, it can be paired with shorter boots, and in the summer, this dress can be paired with sandals. Love that!

Handbags are all the rage right now. Everyone is investing in shoulder bags and hobo bags. If you are shopping for a new bag too, look for a small or medium handbag with a classic and chic look. The anonymous handbag is what’s hot right now. Steer clear of loud logos.

We still have a few months of weather, so these black boots are perfect for weathering the storms. They will keep you stable on ice, and your feet dry in the rain. Love them!

Looking for a little sunshine on a grey day? This bright and cheery sweater is cozy and under $100. Plus, magenta is the color of 2023. Love!

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What are you loving right now as we move into February?

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XOXO

Cathy