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Casual late summer early fall outfit

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wearing: Kendra Scott earrings / Chanel summer lipstick / black and white fall 2017 blouse / red shoulder bag / Chanel summer nail polish / black leather watch / dark rinse fall jeans / fall booties (so comfy!) / On Dawn: red cold shoulder top / black slip-on sneakers

Last Friday, Dawn and I went back to Nordstrom at Valley Fair in order to check out the Anniversary Sale on the first public access day. Since I borrowed my Mom’s Nordstrom card to shop the sale early, this was my first chance to do some additional shopping on my own, non-Nordstrom card.

In addition to checking out the sale, this was the Friday before my daughter’s eleventh birthday, and she wanted a shopping trip to Justice as her birthday present. So we combined the sale, and her birthday shopping, into one trip! It was so much fun!

I was surprised at how much was sold out from the first week of the sale! A lot of the things I was waiting to get during public access were gone! I am so glad I snagged my must-haves during the early access portion of the sale. I was able to pick up a few things for my teenage daughter; which was a godsend since school starts in four weeks! Eeek!

This blouse was one of my purchases from the early access portion of the sale, and it is still in stock online! It has turned into my favorite clothing purchase from the sale; these booties being my number one favorite purchase. This blouse does not wrinkle at all. It is so amazing! I know if I take any trips this fall, this blouse will be the first thing I pack in my suitcase. It is perfect for travel!

The fabric is also lightweight enough to wear in late summer, and on foggier summer days. It will be perfect during the fall months. When winter hits, I can throw a jacket or coat over it and this blouse will carry me through until the spring season. I know it will be go-to blouse. The black and white pattern is easy to pair with jeans, trousers, or a pencil skirt for the office. Love that!

My daughter took these photos at the mall, she did a great job didn’t she! I’m so proud of her, she loves photography and will be taking it as an elective in sixth grade. She enjoyed hanging out with Dawn and I; she felt like one of the girls, and so grown up!

What treasures have you picked up at the sale?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Cozy fall sweater for cool summer mornings

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged fall 2017 / jw anderson / outfits / summer 2017 by

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wearing: rose gold dangle earrings / Chanel summer lipstick / black v-neck tee / cozy grey sweater (fall 2017!)/ red shoulder bag / rose gold cuff / Chanel summer nail polish / black leather watch / dark rinse girlfriend jeans (fall 2017!) / black Gucci slides (also love this pair under $100)

I am so happy the fog has been coming in overnight, and giving us cool mornings before the day heats up. This cozy fall sweater is turning into the perfect go-to piece for combating the cool, foggy mornings of summer.

This sweater is great for throwing on when the fog is in, then, when the fog burns off, it is easy to take off and either carry, stuff into a tote, or leave in the back of the car. It does not shed or leave fuzz behind; making it easy to wear over black. Love that!

My adorable little ten-year-old daughter snapped these pictures the other day before the fog had completely burned off. She is getting so good at using the camera! When I took the sweater off at lunch, my teenage daughter started eyeing it, and asking if she can borrow it. Hopefully it stays in my closet, and doesn’t end up in hers! I’m in love with it!

Today is the last day of early access for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, and things are already selling out! Have you purchased anything yet?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Casual summer into fall outfit idea

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged casual style / fall 2017 / oh concept / outfits / summer 2017 by

wearing: Kendra Scott earrings / long sleeve ombre tee c/o Oh Concept Collection (use discount code CATHY to save $$ -comes in three colors!) / Chanel summer lipstick / Chanel summer nail polish / charcoal skinny jeans / watch c/o Welly Merck (use code BAF20 to save) / Givenchy handbag / fall 2017 booties

The fog has finally started to come back in! The weather has been so hot, the morning fog has been a welcome sight. With morning fog, comes a slight chill which is allowing me to to start to put together my summer into fall outfits. I love starting to wear the fall trends in the summer!

This long sleeve, ombre tee by Oh Concept is perfect for transitioning from summer into fall. Despite the long sleeves, the tee is lightweight, and very comfortable! I love the pretty ombre effect! I wore it over a tank top, but it also looks really cute when worn off one shoulder, or both shoulders too! It comes in three colors, but of course, blue is my favorite! I also love how the tee is lower in the back, so it covers my bum when I wear skinny jeans. haha

I also love how this tee look with athleisure looks. It can easily be worn with sneakers and leggings. Again, it covers my bum, so it is perfect with comfy leggings! Love that!

These booties need a shout-out too. They are great for summer into fall outfits since they dip down on the sides. You don’t have to wear heavy socks with them, they can be worn barefoot; which help them stay cool in the transitioning weather patterns we will see here in the Bay Area starting in September.

Oh Concept Collection has so many cute tee’s for wearing now, and into the fall months! Be sure to check them out at OhConcept.com.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy