The J. Crew BIG Spring Event – 50% off –


The J. Crew BIG Spring Event


50% off - The J. Crew BIG Spring Event


50% off select full-price with code SPRING at jcrew.com from April 1, 2022 – April 11, 2022

300 items (over 120 pieces for women)

+ 30% off (almost) everything else


J. Crew is an excellent spot to snag all your spring needs for the entire family!

Easter, Spring Break, and back to the office.

* I wear a size medium at J. Crew


The J. Crew BIG Spring Event


1 | Cotton Voile Beach Shirt in Leopard Print

This is my absolute FAVORITE coverup and she NEVER goes on sale!

She’s fabulous in navy/white stripe too.



2 | Wide-brim Panama Hat (for under $50)

This hat is so chic and comes in sizes and more natural colors.

Shop the BEST handbags, sunglasses, and hats at 50% off here


 

 


3 | Panama Hat with Liberty® Print Ribbon

Shop the entire Liberty® collection at 50% off here



4 | Convertible Beach Sarong

This cover-up has the carefree feel of beach wrap!

PLUS it can be worn three different ways: tied at the waist as a skirt, tied at the chest as a bandeau dress, or tied around the neck as a halter.



5 | V-neck One-Piece

Find the full swim collection at 5o% off here

Find a full roundup of all my favorite suits here



6 | Shoes!

Sandals – Wedges – Kitten Heels – Rain Boots!



7 | There are SO many great dresses included in this sale! Looking for an Easter dress? Look no further.

Stock up on dresses at 50% off here | This is the highlight of The J. Crew BIG Spring Event for me!



8 | Eco dreamiest long-sleeve pajama set

My RIDE OR DIE pajamas that are normally excluded from sales!



9 | Relaxed Denim Jacket



10 | Perfect Lightweight Jacket



Hawaii Packing List


Hawaii Packing List, Curvy Beach Cover Ups, Tularosa Brogan Mini Dress revolve


Hawaii Packing List


Do you need to pack everything on this list? Absolutely not but this is what’s in my bag! All of these pieces are tried and true curvy girl approved!

*this is for a two-week trip

find everything I packed styled here

(36 outfits mixing and matching everything on this post)

BEIS RESTOCK ALERT


before you get on the plane – check out these blog posts

Bay Area Beauty Beach Vacation Checklist – aka where to get the best spray tan

Ten Travel Tips and Tricks for 2022

AWAY Luggage Review (and all my travel favorites – get the packing cubes)

my REVOLVE beach vacation edit 

the BEST denim shorts for curvy girls (that won’t ride up your ass)


Hawaii Safe Travels


Create a profile on the Hawaii Safe Travel website once and you are good to go! I created my profile in November of 2020 and it has been so easy to maintain. Just add in your new itinerary and the system will email you a QR code to use at the airport.


Luggage


we packed two AWAY bags for this trip (I know, I KNOW)

 save $20 on your first AWAY suitcase or bag

AWAY replaced all of my broken suitcases after years of issues -> read all about it here and they’ve survived the trip (so far)

if you’re looking for premium luggage just snag this bag and call it a day

my amazon packing cubes are not aesthetically pleasing but they rock!



Shoes + Sandals


I somehow fit all of these in my carry-on suitcase!

Pro Tip: Always wear your chunkiest shoes on the plane to save space in your bag.

#TrustMe when I tell you to snag these Havianas! They just started carrying them at Target and they are truly the most comfortable sandals I have ever owned. If they can survive hours of walking around the cobblestone streets of San Miguel – they can survive ANYTHING!

$30 Havianas Luna Sandals

the $25 and under Target Sandal edit

Freedom Moses – colorful two band slides (under $50) + 25% off at SAKS

the flat logo Chloé Woody Sandals (splurge)

the sandal of the season – the Prada Rubber Cage Platform Sandals (splurge)

or snag the Target dupes here

my favorite sweatshirt brand VARLEY just dropped sandals and they are a HARD yes



Bags


love this amazon beach bag – under $20

I’m pretty sure we all own the $38 Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag by now – but have you checked out the Crossbody Camera Bag? She’s a bit more expensive at $78 but she’s a travel dream and she looks RICH!

for the beach: the Longchamp Le Pliage Filet Knit Bag or the Anine Bing Large Saffron Tote

you can FINALLY preorder the $88 Canvas Tote that I love to travel with

and I used my beloved large Telfar shopping bag as my personal item on the plane



Hawaii Packing List, Anine Bing Large Saffron Tote, KatWalkSF holding the Chloé Woody Sandals in Pacifica


What’s in My Bag?


immune support tea

this portable charger has changed my life

this sunscreen is always in my bag and excellent for applying throughout the day

I usually say no no no to makeup wipes – but these are different and biodegradable

they just dropped a travel size version of my favorite K18 hair mask

my BKR bottle + my BALA bangles

nipple covers + anti-chafe balm

this is my third $14 tangle teezer brush and I am OBSESSED! read the reviews!!

and I don’t go ANYWHERE without my travel steamer


Hats


the chin strap on my favorite lack of color hat is an ABSOLUTELY yes!

packable hats under $30

Amazon Hats

alo off-duty cap



Sunglasses


Meghan Markle has them – they won’t break at $69 and I own them in three colors

the $16 Bottega Amazon dupes


Jewelry


the BEST amazon jewelry edit

and I packed all my jewels in this travel case – 10/10 order it before it sells out again


Anine Bing Large Saffron Tote


Hawaii Packing List, Curvy Beach Cover Ups, Sylvia Mini Dress


Swimsuits


new blog post – The Best One-Piece Swimsuits for Curvy Women

the most flattering cut out one piece 

the SKIMS swimsuit collection just dropped

(so sad that I missed it for this trip)

the ULTIMATE amazon swimsuit roundup

if I could only pack one swimsuit for this trip it would be SPANX – I size up to a large

use the discount code: KATXSPANX

I do really well with the brand Summersalt – check out my edit + discount code here

J.Crew swim – shop my edit here

Aerie swim – shop my edit here

and the Aerie Crossover High Cut Cheeky Bikini Bottoms are the ONLY bikini bottoms you need

Buy One Get One For $10 USD all bikinis at Aerie


Bras


I hate wearing bras in Hawaii and opt for the Amazon nipple covers (that come with their own travel case)

99% of the time

but when I HAVE to wear a bra I opt for the SKIMS $28 Fits Everybody Bandeau Bralette (size large)

and when I need something with an underwire I really only reach for this adult strapless bra from SPANX because the band is so comfortable and doesn’t dig into my rib cage AT ALL – KATXSPANX discount code

find my full blog post on all my favorite bras here

and if I choose to workout out – this amazon dupe for my favorite lululemon sports bra is IT!


 


Hawaii Packing List, Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress, Exercise Dress Review,Fashion blogger KatWalkSF wears the Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress in Hawaii


Dresses


10 Amazon dress under $30

I’ve had the three same Reformation dresses for YEARS – they NEVER go out of style and they wear beautifully year after year

the exercise dress was made for Hawaii – wear it to brunch, hiking, or the pool (I packed black and deep taupe)

10 Amazon dress under $30


Coverups


my Revolve coverup edit

the Sienna Kimono by Maaji

the Michael Stars Farrah Caftan is a cult favorite and best seller on Revolve (when it isn’t sold out)

and then I found the $30 dupe for the Michael Stars Farrah Caftan – she’s the same style, she’s $30 and she’s made from Amazon fabric 🙁

ASOS kimono

I’ve had this J. Crew leopard coverup for easily 10 years

The Best Selling Revolve Tularosa Peek A Boo Dress


Shorts


the LONG agolde parker shorts

Nike Flex Essential 2-in- 1 | Women’s Training Shorts $40 – zero chafing

the $60 Free People Hot Shot Reversible Set was made for Hawaii – it’s easy to pack and can be worn several different ways – 10/10

the $30 Free People The Way Home Shorts are always in my bag – size up (excellent for hiking)

 looking for denim shorts? hit up all the AGOLDE sales here

or snag my current personal favorite shorts from AGOLDE – the long parker


AGOLDE Parker Shorts, Parker Shorts, Denim Shorts, KatWalkSF, Kat Ensign, The best shorts for curvy girl


 

Coachella 2022 Tickets with Fanimal


Coachella 2022 Tickets with Fanimal


my favorite festival fanny pack


Coachella 2022 Tickets with Fanimal

After two years of pandemic-related cancellations, Coachella is returning to Indio this April!

This year’s festival will take place across two weekends: April 15 through 17 and April 22 through 24, and will be headlined by Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Ye (aka Kanye West), and Swedish House Mafia.


Bottlerock with FanimalOutsidelands with Fanimal 


Who is playing Coachella this year?

I am freaking out over the Coachella lineup this year!

The lineup for Coachella 2022 includes Phoebe Bridgers, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby, 21 Savage, Danny Elfman, Doja Cat, Run the Jewels, Carly Rae Jepsen, Vince Staples, Japanese Breakfast, Disclosure, Brockhampton, Girl in Red, and more!

Keep reading to find out how you can find last-minute Coachella 2022 tickets with Fanimal.


Coachella 2022 Tickets with Fanimal


Where to get Coachella tickets

If you haven’t secured tickets to Coachella 2022 yet, don’t fret.

Fanimal still has Coachella weekend one and weekend two passes available.


Why Fanimal?

  1. It is the cheapest place on the Internet for any ticket (not just Coachella). They charge zero hidden service fees – the price you see is the price you pay and if you find a lower price, they will match it <- just email them at support@fanimal.com.
  2. On top of being the cheapest tickets on the internet, the social group purchase feature on Fanimal makes planning with friends easy! Start your group and set a minimum size, invite your friends who join by buying their tickets, and if your group doesn’t hit the minimum in time then nobody is charged! Plus, all group members earn account credit as more people join, up to a maximum of $20 of credit for groups of 20 or more.
  3. Lastly, they don’t believe in complicated refund policies or making you pay for extra ticket insurance in case things go wrong. EVERYTHING is backed by their 100% Ticket Guarantee. They even offer full cash refunds if the event is postponed. Other sites only offer refunds if the event is canceled.

and I’ve used Fanimal for both Bottlerock and Outsidelands

I just snagged my wristbands today – where should I stay?

Let me know in the comments!


Coachella 2022 Tickets with Fanimal


 

StockX Review – Is StockX Legit?


San Francisco KatWalkSF reviews StockX, StockX Review, Nike Dunks on StockX


StockX Review – Is StockX Legit?

My Experience Buying Nike Dunks on StockX


how it started

I was scrolling Instagram and spotted the Nike Dunk Low Sunset Pulse. They sold out on that god damn Nike app within minutes so the resale market was my only choice!

Sharing an honest StockX review over here because I honestly couldn’t find much online when it came to StockX and their available assortment was 5 stars – so I had to do it!


a little about the nike dunk low sunset pulse

Dressed in mismatched colors, the women’s Nike Dunk Low Sunset Pulse is constructed of a mix of metallic leather and suede. Metallic silver tongue labels and heel tabs offer the design’s only points of symmetry. The women’s Nike Dunk Low Sunset Pulse was released in June of 2021 and retailed for $100.


now let’s compare prices

I found the exact style in a size eight on three websites and I quickly learned that size matters when you are buying sought-after sneakers! I wear a size eight, which is a VERY popular size…making my dream dunks extra expensive! They originally retailed on Nike.com for $100 so be prepared for a little sticker shock when shopping the resale market.

Farfetch $405.17 with shipping + fees

GOAT $256.83 with shipping + fees

and

StockX $207.90 with shipping + fees


StockX


StockX


Nike Dunk Low Sunset Pulse from StockX


Based on the price history, 12-month historical pricing, and total price I decided to go with StockX.

the StockX purchase timeline

2/11 – order purchased and confirmed

2/14 – order sent to StockX for verification

2/17 – order authenticated and shipped to me

2/20 – order delivered to me

Did it feel like a lifetime to get my Dunks delivered? YES, it did! But it was 100% worth it to snag my Dunks at the BEST price with a 100% verified authentic guarantee.


StockX Review


StockX Review


Yeezy x Gap Round Jacket on StockX


StockX Review


before you hit out StockX check out this post on current Nike Dunks that are in stock now!

The Best Happy Hours in San Francisco


Cultivar Happy Hour, The Best Happy Hours in San Francisco


The Best Happy Hours in San Francisco


Applebees’s

EVERY single day!

1/2 price appetizers from 3 pm – 6 pm and from 9 pm-close

$5 and $6 drink specials from 3 pm – 6pm and from 9 pm-close

Causwells

Tuesday -Thursday 4 pm-5 pm
Friday – Sunday 3 pm – 5 pm

snag a slider version of their famous burger for $4.50 with a $4 IPA


Cultivar

Monday – Friday 3 pm – 5 pm

Bites $7 | Wine $10

I suggest starting with the Muscat and truffle popcorn and finishing with the 2019 Cultivar Cabernet Sauvignon (Silver Medal Winner SF Chronicle Wine Competition 2022) and the grilled cheese.


Cultivar Happy Hour, The Best Happy Hours in San Francisco


El Techo

Monday – Friday 4 pm – 6 pm

Food and drinks starting at $5


La Mar

Monday – Friday 3 pm – 5 pm


Pabu

Monday – Saturday 4 pm – 5:30 pm

Food starting at $3.88 for a steamed pork bun | Drinks starting at $4.88

I dream of the Pabu handrolls! Get your booty over there at 4 pm!


Pabu Handroll, The Best Happy Hours in San Francisco


Mission Rock Resort 

Tuesday – Friday from 3 pm to 6 pm

the LAST true $1 oyster happy hour

drink specials starting at $7


Waterbar

EVERY single day!

$1.55 daily featured oyster 11:30 am – 5 pm – limit 24 featured oysters per table at one time

+

daily drink specials 2:30 pm – 5 pm $5 Beer  $8 Wine $10 Cocktails

Give yourself plenty of time to snag a table (especially on a sunny day). These are premium oysters for $1.05 #trustme. This is far one of the best happy hours in San Francisco.


Oyster Happy Hour at Waterbar, The Best Happy Hours in San Francisco


find more San Francisco eats here