outfits

Casual evening outfit at a speakeasy

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / outfits / saratoga / summer 2026 by

wearing: earrings (old, also love this pair) / black top / lipstick / black barrel jeans (on sale) / summer nail polish / black handbag / black boots /

There’s a new speakeasy in downtown Saratoga which opened a couple of months ago. We decided to give it a try! I wore all-black and my comfy barrel jeans since it was a Friday and I was tired from the day. I love a comfy pair of jeans!

The new speakeasy is located behind Bell Tower Cafe and is named Scarlett Cocktail Room Lounge. They had live music and really fun drinks. The whole place is a vibe, so come with plenty of time because the drinks are carefully crafted and take time to prepare.

My daughter’s drink arrived in a box with smoke. It was quite the show! My drink was pink and came with a beaker. We saw another table with some fire on their drink; and a lot of interesting libations at surrounding tables! I need to go back on a day when I am not exhausted. haha

They also had appetizers, but we had just finished dinner, so we did not order any food. It came from the Bell Tower Cafe kitchen, so I am sure the food was good. Bell Tower Cafe has really yummy brunch. Highly recommend.

So, if you are local and looking for a relaxing, slow night. Scarlett Cocktail Room Louge is it!

My all-black outfit:

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Fall outfit ideas in the works

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / fall 2026 / outfits by

fall outfit: gold hoops / lipstick / short sleeve fall sweater / summer nail polish / jeans / black handbag / black boots /

Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, we have a mix of weather. It can be scorching hot one day, and then the fog comes in the next day and it feels like early fall. So, I am starting to put together my fall outfit ideas for those foggy and cooler days. I am so over summer weather! Bring on the fall season!

I picked up this short sleeve sweater last week and I am already addicted to wearing it. If there is fog in the morning, I am putting it on! This sweater is perfect for creating casual fall outfits, and it can also pair with trousers or a pencil skirt for the office. Love that!

This was me, manifesting fall, when we met up with family for a big dinner at Chef Chu’s in Los Altos. If you haven’t been to Chef Chu’s, it’s a large Chinese-American restaurant with familiar dishes. The food is really good, and they get crowded. If you go, make reservations!

My daughter enjoyed this apple martini with her dinner. Of course, I had to take a picture. I only drank tea, so I guess I am boring. haha.

The food was delicious and it is always nice visiting with family. I highly recommend going if you have a large party!

My fall outfit:

Well, I hope you are enjoying the summer and starting to manifest fall too! If we do it together, maybe the cooler weather will come early this year! We can only hope.

Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for more summer and fall coverage!

XOXO
Cathy

The Sound of Music at Broadway San Jose

 in General Fashion  tagged ally shoes / broadway san jose / outfits / summer 2026 by

wearing: gold hoops / lipstick / navy dress / necklace / summer nail polish / belted tote bag / high heels /

The Sound of Music is happening right now at Broadway San Jose and it’s amazing! If you love the movie, you will love the show too. The cast has the most beautiful voices and they are extremely talented. Loved it!

We attended on opening night, and it was a full house. I wore my navy shirt dress since it can go easily from the office to evening events. It was really comfortable and perfect for the occasion.

Since The Sound of Music is one of my favorite all-time movies, it was so nice to hear the songs live on stage and see the story come alive. That being said, you don’t have to know the movie to enjoy this show. My son doesn’t remember seeing the movie and he loved the Broadway version. So, it’s a great show for everyone; movie fans and non-movie fans. Love that!

What I wore to The Sound of Music at Broadway San Jose:

If you are local to the Bay Area, or currently visiting, be sure to grab your tickets before it’s too late! In addition, there are always fabulous shows coming up at Broadway San Jose with tickets available. You can see the full schedule and ticket information online at BroadwaySanJose.com.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

*I received tickets to the show in exchange for posting on social media. This did not influence my opinion. All thoughts and opinions are my own.