winter 2026

Zazil and night lights

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / outfits / santana row / winter 2026 by

wearing: pearl earrings / blue sweater / pearl necklace / peacoat / winter nail polish / black shoulder bag / black barrel jeans / black boots /

The weather was clear and spring-like this past weekend so we decided to enjoy a meal out at Zazil on Santana Row. We were lucky to get an outside table where we could the music from El Jardin, the night lights, and the overall evening buzz.

I was in a mole mood, so I ordered the Plantain Croquettes with mole sauce, and my husband enjoyed chicken enchiladas. As usual, the food was delicious. If you are local, and you haven’t been to Zazil, I highly recommend going; and order something with mole sauce! Yum!

After dinner, we enjoyed the overall mood of a weekend night at Santana Row and took some photos in front of NetApp’s digital art.

I wore my cozy peacoat and barrel jeans, which you may have noticed are a huge favorite of mine this season! Cozy cozy!

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I hope you are enjoying this clear weather too, thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

 in General Fashion  tagged baf weekly it list / winter 2026 by

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: peacoat (on sale!) / Hermes nail polish / Chanel winter nail polish / Dior spring nail polish / black handbag / YSL fragrance / pearl earrings / Balenciaga City bag / navy shirt dress / black boots / caramel top handle bag / sneakers /

Hints of spring are starting to surface! The spring blossoms are starting to pop up in yards around Silicon Valley and the afternoons are offering warmth and sunshine. Love this!

Since we are having hints of spring, spring nail polish and this navy shirt dress are helping warm up the mood and offer a feeling of spring. Love!

As we move towards the spring season, continue to invest in the anonymous handbag while adding pops of color, spring style, and classic pearls to your wardrobe. It’s going to be a chic, lighthearted year in street style!

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Stay tuned for upcoming spring coverage and color trends from the NYFW runways next week!

XOXO

Cathy

Peacoat and barrel jeans

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / outfits / stanford shopping center / winter 2026 by

wearing: sunglasses / pearl earrings / blue sweater / peacoat (on sale!) / winter nail polish / handbag / black barrel jeans / black boots /

Although the sun has been shining, the mornings are cool and the window of warmth in the afternoon is short. That’s winter for you! I am thankful for this warm and cozy peacoat so I can stay warm in this winter season.

Since the sun has been shining, I am in the mood to brighten up my wardrobe. This bright blue sweater is perfect for adding some spring color to my winter look. Also, it’s been fun wearing my old Balenciaga City bag! I love that it is back in style. More about that here.

I wore this cozy outfit to Stanford Shopping Center last week to see if anything new for spring has sprung up on store shelves and also enjoy a delicious lunch. Sorry to report, the stores were mostly winter.

Did you know there is a Dumpling Time at Stanford Shopping Center? It’s tucked away in a corner, so if you didn’t know it was there, now you do! I plan to go back when the weather warms up because they have an amazing outdoor patio. I am sure you already know about their delicious xlb and other dumplings, but you must try the Beijing Noodles too. They are really yummy!

If you want a classic peacoat, this one is at a fabulous price under $100! Love that!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy