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The return of the soft hobo

December 6, 2021 in General Fashion / Handbags / Trends tagged casual style / holidays 2021 / outfits / street style trends / winter 2022 by Cheap Luxury Handbags Store

Wearing: sunglasses / large hoop earrings (under $100) / small red soft hobo bag / black long sleeve top (on major sale!) / fall nail polish / G buckle belt / dark wash skinny jeans / ivory faux fur boots /

Well, the return of the soft hobo bag is here! The last couple of years we have watched as the structured hobo bag remerged from IT bag hibernation. As it became one of the most important styles in the handbag world over the past year, the soft hobo decided to join it, and return to the world of must-have handbags; and I’m here for it!

The soft hobo is the ultimate street style IT bag. This handbag style has a naturally casual vibe to it, and soft hobo bags also happen to be extremely popular as an everyday, go-to handbag. This makes the soft hobo bag very common on the streets, and well loved by people everywhere. This is the people’s handbag.

Soft hobo bags were extremely popular in the 1990s, and they trickled into the early 2000s. Sadly, they were replaced by the rise of the structured satchel which enjoyed popularity for well over a decade. As the structured satchel moves back into office-gear, the hobo bag remerges as the bag to own.

Hobo bags are fabulous because they are lightweight, can be worn on the shoulder, and can easily be placed on your lap, or behind you on a chair while at a restaurant. They are easy, everyday handbags which generally fit everything we all need to carry around on a daily basis. Love that!

Structured hobos reemerged first, and they were a great transition from the satchel since they offer a structured silhouette which can be worn casual or dressy, as well as with office attire. As we move into 2022, we are looking to expand our hobo bag wardrobes, and the soft hobo bag fits the bill. This unfussy handbag style gives us a go-to, casual look which has an effortless, chic vibe. Plus, who doesn’t love the soft fabrication of the hobo bag?! Love!

Although I have a large, soft black hobo in my archives, I wanted something smaller, with a pop of color. My clothing choices have been neutral and dark lately, so adding some color to my capsule through a handbag seemed like a fun way to jump into the soft hobo bag trend. Isn’t this a pretty red?

I love this small, soft hobo bag for everyday use. You can check out my review here. It has an effortless chic vibe which I love; especially when I really don’t want to try! haha

This top and jeans are my go-to look right now. I have been changing it up with different shoes and handbags. I wore this look to go Christmas shopping with my daughters the other day, and we also popped into Din Tai Fung for some yummy dumplings. My bag fit nicely underneath my napkin, on my lap. If you are always wondering where to put your bag when you dine out, check out my post about it here.

What are your thoughts on the soft hobo trend emerging for the new year? Are you excited about it too? Do you plan to rock it?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Casual holiday street style

November 29, 2021 in General Fashion tagged casual style / holidays 2021 / outfits by Cheap Luxury Handbags Store

salmon poke bowl the palms los gatos dinner

wearing: gold hoop earrings (under $100) / long sleeve, green satin top / G buckle belt / dark wash skinny jeans / black structured hobo bag / green nail polish / black lug sole loafers /

One of the many things I love about the holiday season is all of the beautiful lights on the streets. Downtown Los Gatos has such pretty holiday lights this year, and this walkway was no exception. Aren’t the hanging lights fabulous? Of course, my iPhone photos don’t do it justice, you have to see these pretty decorations in person.

We snapped these photos after enjoying a yummy dinner at The Palms restaurant in downtown Los Gatos. The restaurant is inside of a beautiful historical mansion, which legend has it-is haunted. I have never seen a ghost there, but I won’t doubt what others have told me about the bathroom ghost! But I digress. . .

Can we chat about how yummy the food is at The Palms? Oh my goodness! It’s so good! My husband I were twins on this particular night, we both ordered the poke bowls. I had the salmon poke bowl, and he had the tuna poke bowl. They were both really good. The menu has so many delicious options, we will definitely be going back to try more items on the menu. If you are local, be sure to stop in for dinner! They also serve lunch on the weekends.

My hip injury is almost completely healed, so I wore shoes I could walk around town in. We were able to walk around for roughly twenty minutes before I had to stop. That’s good news! This outfit was perfect for walking around, although, I should have brought a jacket. The nights are definitely getting cooler around here!

I am looking forward to more walks around town, without any pain! Hurting your hip is no joke, it really takes a while to heal. If you ever feel pain in your hip, slow down and rest. I made the mistake of continuing to workout, and it has taken almost three months to heal. Ugh!

Are you enjoying all the holiday decor this year, now that things are open and we can enjoy our hometowns again?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Winter boots and ramen

November 16, 2021 in General Fashion tagged casual style / holidays 2021 / outfits / sperry / winter 2021 by Cheap Luxury Handbags Store

Wearing: sunglasses / sparkling earrings (use code BayArea15 to save 15% off site-wide) / grey scarf / black top / G buckle belt / small ivory bag / fall nail polish / dark wash jeans / water resistant boots c/o Sperry /

I love these chilly temperatures, because it means I can snuggle up in these winter boots! The faux fur is super soft, and they have great foot support; something I need after my hip injury. I also love that these boots are water resistant. Love!

Have you stood in line for ramen? If not, you might not realize what you are missing out on! There is a ramen restaurant at Valley Fair, in San Jose, named Ramen Nagi, which has a consistent half-hour to forty-five minute line to wait for seating. They do not offer to-go, so if you want to enjoy their yummy ramen, you need to be prepared to stand in line for it; trust me, it’s worth it.

The menu is really simple, there are four ramen flavors, and then you can customize your ramen bowl. Normally I order the “Original King” ramen which is a classic broth, but this time, I decided to venture out and try the green ramen, which is a basil broth. It was a fun choice! I felt like I was eating an Italian-Japanese fusion bowl of ramen. Two delicious cuisines! Yummy! If you haven’t tried Ramen Nagi yet, I highly recommend going during the week and wearing comfortable shoes. These boots were perfect, by the way.

It was really fun to be able to enjoy the new holiday decorations around the mall, and indulge in a yummy bowl of ramen. This is such a fun time of year to shop! Although, the only thing I purchased was ramen, haha.

Are there any restaurants you are willing to stand in line for? If so, please share in the comments below! I have always found that if everyone is trying to get in somewhere, there is a reason; it must be good!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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