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BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: stripe sweater / Chanel fall nail polish / Dior fall nail polish / black shoulder bag / tan convertible bag (hot IT bag) / star necklace / hoop earrings (under $100) / black loafers / slouchy tote / black boots / caramel hobo bag / silver bracelet / Mary Janes /

Beautiful handbags are dominating the streets, runways, and everyone’s shopping list. Love this! Handbags made from high quality materials, and often made with sustainable practices in regard to materials, manufacturing or both, are what makes up the IT bag dur jour.

The spring 2024 runways have shown us that the anonymous handbag is going nowhere. We saw small and medium bags, slouchy totes and hobo, and strong attention to quality craftsmanship and materials. This is the investment dressing era and I am here for it!

Speaking of the anonymous handbag, are you familiar with Toteme? If you are a handbag fan like me, you most certainly are! Toteme introduced their handbag collection a couple of years ago and everyone is going nuts over them! So much so, that their T-Lock bag in both the standard size and clutch size, is blowing off store shelves. If you can get your hands on one without wait listing, you live a charmed life. I finally got my hands on one in the standard size, so stay tuned for my upcoming review! In the meantime, see if you can snag one online, or at least get on the wait list. Here are a few around the web:

The Mulberry Amberley is proving to be wildly popular on the streets. I am literally seeing it everywhere from back-to-school night to the supermarket, to the movie theater, the mall, and more! I feel like the only one carrying a black one, most of the ones I am spotting on the streets are blue, orange, and green. It is a beautiful investment bag, and I am in love with mine! If you have been on the fence, what are you waiting for?

Fall nail polish, boots, and Mary Janes are also hot right now. They are an easy way to update your wardrobe and add a little bit of fall while the weather is still in second summer mode.

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What are you loving for fall right now?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: striped sweater / Chanel fall nail polish / Dior fall nail polish / Pendleton sweater / star necklace / large hoop earrings / silver bracelet / black shoulder bag / black boots / caramel hobo bag / black hobo bag / Mary Janes /

I am in love with all the chic hobo bags we are seeing this season! This fabulous black hobo bag is on my wish list, and it is proving to be very popular on the streets. Not only is it hot for fall, but it is also a beautiful investment bag which will last a lifetime. Love that!

Of course, this classic caramel hobo bag is equally chic and also made from strong and sturdy materials, as well as top-notch manufacturing. It is a workhorse which will withstand the test of time. I love mine!

The Mary Jane trend is in full swing, and this pair has the cutest little buttons on the side. Plus, I love how it has two straps instead of the basic one-strap-style many brands are putting out there. In addition, the price is right! Love!

Classic jewelry, boots, and cozy sweaters are always mainstays during the fall season. Love these two sweaters, these boots, and this classic jewelry.

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What are you loving for fall right now?

Oh, by the way, New York Fashion Week is in full swing right now, showcasing the spring 2024 styles. Stay tuned for my wrap up of the week, next week!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Mirrored handbags for fall

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mirrored handbags fall 2023 handbag trends

Mirrored handbags for fall from top left: mini chain bag / clutch / drawstring bag / heart shaped bag / small shoulder bag /

Mirrored handbags are back! While metallic handbags have been in style for quite some time, highly polished, mirrored bags have come and go. Well, they are currently in go mode!

This fall 2023 season, you will see many styles of highly polished, mostly silver, handbags on store shelves. You can find a mirrored handbag in almost style of bag you can think of except extra-large bags. The mirrored bags we are seeing for fall 2023 are mainly, mini, small and medium in size. While a few large ones exist, the main trend is on the medium or smaller side.

In my personal opinion, mirrored bags are a huge trend, and the only way to make this an investment purchase is to buy a dressy clutch or mini bag which can also be used for formal affairs. Otherwise, mirrored bags for daytime are going to be a one or two season wonder. I think the heart is super cute to use formally as well as any clutch or small, wallet-on-chain sized bag, such as the chain bag shown above.

While this trend is marketed as a daily handbag trend, you have to remember these bags are mirrored. What happens when you touch a mirror? Fingerprints and smudges happen, that’s what! If you go all-in on this trend, be sure to carry a small, soft cloth with you to rub out any smudges which accumulate during the day.

So, what is my take on this trend in handbags for fall? I say, if you want a fun bag and you don’t mind it being good for one or two seasons, go all in! If you are looking more for an investment handbag, but love how the mirrored handbags look, go for a mini bag, clutch or smaller style. This way, when the trend ends, you are left with a handbag you can wear to formal and semi-formal events.

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What do you think of the mirrored handbag trend for fall? Will you be rocking a shiny, silver bag?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy