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Summer Essentials from Santana Row

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pictured: summer basics from Balwin on Santana Row

Happy Summer 2018! Now that summer is official, and not just a scheduled vacation on the school calendar, it is time to make sure we all have our summer wardrobes in order. It is really easy this season to get the most fabulous items for summer at my favorite one-stop-shop; Santana Row!

As you know, I am a Santana Row superfan. It is my favorite place to shop, eat, and play! There are good reasons why it is my favorite hang-out in the South Bay; it is full of fashionable and fabulous shops! I always know I can find something which will make me look like I just walked off the New York Fashion Week runway on the Row.

You might be familiar with several of my favorite haunts at Santana Row which include Kendra Scott, LOFT, H M, Gucci, and Donald J Pliner; to name a few, but there are some new names in town! There are three new, fabulous retailers at Santana Row; and they have the perfect summer essentials for the hot weather season. Love!

Without further ado, here are my favorite summer essentials from the three newest retailers at Santana Row!

Baldwin

Baldwin has the best denim in town; um-do you see the denim wall of heaven?! It’s a-ma-zing! You will love finding the perfect pair of jeans at Baldwin for the summer season. In addition to denim, Baldwin has the best tee’s, denim skirts, comfortable sundresses, and more for summer. You could build your whole wardrobe here! Love!

To see everything in stock, please visit Baldwin on Santana Row or call 408-660-1196 for more info.

Everything But Water

Everything But Water is your one-stop beach or pool shop. They have flip flops, beautiful hats, and swimwear in every print and color imaginable. They have an entire blue wall! It’s swimwear heaven! They also have fabulous cover-ups you can wear over your suits. You will look like you just walked off the Miami Swim Week runway. Love that!

To see all the fabulous swimwear in stock, please visit Everything But Water at Santana Row or call 408-423-9259 for more info.

Aritzia

I’m so excited! Aritzia has opened a shop at Santana Row! This has been one of my favorite shops for years. I have a beanie I bought there years ago that I wear at fashion week every February. Their clothing is really good quality, and can withstand the test of time. This is good news since summer clothing can take a beating. You know anything you buy at Aritzia will sustain sun, salt water, and repeated washings. They have a large selection of shorts in stock as well as tank tops, tee’s, and fashionable hats. It’s the perfect summer go-to spot!

I can’t wait to snap up all my summer essentials from Santana Row. When you stop by, be sure to check out these three new retailers to find everything you need for summer! While you’re there, try out EMC Seafood Raw Bar, as well as Ozumo for lunch or dinner. They are both my new obsessions! Yum!

To learn more about Santana Row, please visit SantanaRow.com.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

*thank you to Santana Row for sponsoring this post. all thoughts and opinions are my own

Memorial Day sales and deals 2018

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pictured: silver mules on major sale for under $100

Memorial Day weekend is here! This is the kick-off for the summer season, even if the kids aren’t out of school quite yet. <sigh>

Since stores need to clear out some space for summer and pre-fall collections, there are major sales this weekend to clear out fabulous on-trend spring and summer items. Love this!

My favorite Memorial Day sales and deals are below, I hope you find lots of great deals!

Kendra Scott: Now through May 28, 2018 you can save up to 30% off your purchase depending on what you spend. This includes their brand new summer 2018 collection! Here are a few of my favorites from the Kendra Scott summer collection, many of which I already own. I may pick up a few more during this sale!

Nordstrom: The Half-Yearly sale is under way! There are so many great deals on merchandise you can wear now and throughout the summer season. Here are a few of my favorites:

Express: Express is having a major sale! Check out my favorites from the sale below:

Macys: The Memorial Day sale at Macy’s starts now and goes through May 28, 2018. There are multiple offers going on right now-check out Macys.com for all juicy details. Here are a few of my favorites from the sale:

Chico’s: You can save up to 40% off select styles now through May 28, 2018. This is a great time to find summer deals. Here are a few of my favorites from the sale:

Neiman Marcus: They are having their 40% of designer sale! Eeeek! This is a great time to pick up some designer deals. Here are a few of my favorites from the sale:

Barney’s: Designer sale up to 40% off! Another great place to snag a designer deal! Love these items:

Marc Fisher: They have such pretty shoes! Marc Fisher has a ton of sandals and summer-ready shoes on major sale. My favorite silver mules on major sale! Check it out!

Net-a-Porter: Save up to 50% off select styles. This sale is amazing! Here are my favorites:

Have a fabulous time shopping!

XOXO

Cathy

Summer 2018 shopping strategy

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a matching set from the Francesca Liberatore spring/summer 2018 runway at NYFW

Summer 2018 is upon us, this means we need to get our closets ready for the hot weather season! There are plenty of runway trends which are hitting the streets this season that we have seen before. What does this mean for us? This means we can shop our closets for summer trends which are continuing from spring, and last summer. Love that!

The first thing to do before shopping for summer 2018, is to look through our closets to find the current summer trends. This will fill in our summer wardrobes, and let us know exactly what we need to actually buy. The more we can find in our closets for summer, the less money we have to spend on our summer wardrobes!

When shopping your closet for summer, look for these trends and items to bring forward for summer:

Straw Handbags: I can’t emphasize enough how important straw bags are this summer season. You can re-wear your Cult Gaia Ark bag from last year, or wear anything straw you can find in your closet. If you don’t have a straw bag, look for a circle one to rock this season.

Espadrilles: Of course, this is a summer staple, so you should already have a pair in your closet. As long as they survived last summer, pull them out and wear them with your straw handbag. If not, grab a pair of wedges, and a flat pair to get you through the summer.

Two-piece sets: Time to show off those abs! Look for matching sets which include shorts sets, pant sets, dress/coat sets, and skirt sets. You’ll find both modest, and tummy revealing versions on the market. This was an emerging trend last year which has taken off this year. If you happen to have been an early adapter, you may have a set in your closet. If not, join me on the quest for the perfect set!

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Mules and Slides: This has been a popular shoe style for a couple of years now. You should already have a pair of mules or slides in your closet, if not, this is a great time to invest in a pair for the summer season!

Kitten Heels: This has been an emerging trend in footwear over the past few seasons. For summer 2018, kitten heels are all the rage. If you don’t have a pair collecting dust in your closet from ten years ago, or last year, then this is the time to invest in a pair. If you prefer a higher heel like I do, it’s OK to skip this trend. You don’t have to be short for fashion. My 5’4” frame refuses! Haha

Shades of purple: This is the color of the year, so anything in the purple family from spring can stay in the forefront of your summer closet. If you don’t already own shades of purple, then buy all the purple you see!

Fanny Packs aka “Belt Bags:” I hate to admit it, but fanny packs are all the rage for the summer season. If you have already jumped on this trend, then you’re all set for summer. If you are looking for the cross body’s replacement, this is it. Look for fabulous fanny packs by every major designer and brand. I’ll try to pretend this trend isn’t happening.

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Circle Bag, Candy Colored Handbags, and White Bags: These were hot for spring, and are still hot for summer. Keep rocking your circle, white and/or candy colored bags!

Leopard print: Meow! Normally viewed as a fall print, all things leopard are hot for summer. If you have anything leopard print from fall, wear it this summer! Unless it’s wool, or a coat, then refrain. If you don’t have anything lightweight in leopard, this is a great trend to invest in for the summer 2018 season. You will be able to continue to wear it in the fall when temperatures stay high. It’ll make a great transitional print between the summer and autumn seasons. Plus, you can wear it year after year, every fall season! Love that!

The summer 2018 trends can help us make our shopping lists for the hot weather season. Always shop your closet first, then buy the trends you like for the summer that you don’t already own. Remember, you don’t have to rock every trend. I plan to skip kitten heels and fanny packs; and I’m on the fence about matching sets.

What I’m loving for summer so far:

Which summer trends do you plan to wear? Any you plan to skip?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy