winter 2026

BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: peacoat (on sale!) / Hermes nail polish / Chanel spring nail polish / Dior spring nail polish / belted tote / Dior edp / pearl earrings / scarf / black boots / caramel top handle bag / sneakers / jeans /

Ever since Pantone announced Cloud Dancer as the color of 2026, I feel like I have been seeing shades of white everywhere! Pearls have also seemed to explode in popularity; although classic pearl jewelry has always been popular, so there’s that, haha.

The anonymous handbag is also still hot as well as vintage styles from the early 2000’s. If you have an IT bag from 15-20 years ago, bring it back into rotation! It’s IT again! The only caveat is that the IT bags making a comeback do not have logos. Steer clear of obvious logos.

Pops of spring are starting to make an appearance in the form of nail polish and floral fragrances. Why not add a little sunshine to a winter ensemble? It can perk up a cloudy day. Love that!

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Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for upcoming spring coverage!

XOXO
Cathy

Handbag trends 2026

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Handbags from top left: chain strap bucket bag / caramel top handle bag / drawstring bag / belted tote / east/west bag / retro IT bag /

Welcome to 2026 and all the new, and continuing, handbag trends! Well, as we move into 2026, there are a few slight tweaks to what’s trending in handbags, but all-in-all, investment bags and the anonymous handbag continue to reign supreme.

The overall handbag in 2026 is anonymous. Logos are out and high quality, timeless style is in. Handbags should have high quality fabrications, clean looks, and no loud logos.

There are several handbag trends continuing from last year into 2026. We are continuing to see east/west bags, belted totes, drawstring bucket bags, hobo bags, timeless shoulder bags, and classic chain strap shoulder bags.

One of the new and emerging trends includes going back 15-20 years to the IT bag era. The Balenciaga City Tote is exploding. If you already own one, pull it out from the back of your closet and rock it now. If you don’t own one, but love the soft, slouchy, moto look, snap one up for your investment collection. In addition, we will see other former IT bags make a resurgence. So, if you own an IT bag from that era, pull it out and wear it. Think lots of pockets, mirror finishes (silver and gold), Fendi bags, and the Chloe Marcie.

What’s new for 2026? In addition to retro IT bags, look for bags in shades of white, pops of color, soft and slouchy drawstring bags, more exaggerated east/west styles, chain details apart from a functional strap, and larger sizes.

Thankfully there isn’t one IT bag, must-have. Those days are over, for now. Handbags under $1000 convey just as much an IT vibe as bags over $3000. So, rock those anonymous handbags and continue to invest in timeless styles you can wear forever. Love that!

Some of my favorite handbags from around the web which are right on trend for 2026:

Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for more in 2026!

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 / Hermes nail polish / Chanel spring nail polish / Dior spring nail polish / sweater / Chanel fragrance / pearl earrings / scarf / neutral belted tote / black boots / caramel top handle bag / black belted tote /

Spring nail polish is hitting store shelves! I love the variety of colors for spring. There is something for everyone this warm weather season whether you are looking for color, something vampy, or an unexpected hue, there are a lot of choices. Love that!

As we move into 2026, the anonymous handbag continues to reign supreme. Neutral ensembles are also continuing with subtle pops of color here and there. Keep your eyes peeled for shades of white, blue, green, pink, and all the neutral hues.

Wondering about jeans? Anything goes in 2026. I keep hearing skinny jeans are making a comeback, but I have not seen this phenomenon on the streets. My eyes see wide leg jeans, in varying widths, on all ages, around the Bay Area. I will keep you posted if anything changes. What is stocked in stores doesn’t always make it to the streets. So, let’s watch this!

Stay tuned for more in 2026! Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy