National Air and Space Museum

wearing: stripe knit top / pink nail polish / gold earrings / gold bracelet / jeans / cross body bag / sneakers /

The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington DC is jam-packed with everything you could possibly imagine when it comes to air and space. We spent four hours exploring the exhibits and learning new tidbits about both and air travel and space exploration. It was so amazing!

If you haven’t been to the Air and Space museum in Washington DC, I highly recommend adding it to your itinerary next time you visit the capitol. They have in-depth exhibits about the history of air travel including original artifacts from the Wright Brothers.

It was also amazing to see female pioneers in air travel and they impacted the industry. It’s always fun to see powerful women, especially from before women had widespread rights. They were true trail blazers!

After visiting the museum, we walked over to Old Ebbitt Grill for dinner. It is a historical restaurant in the heart of Washington DC. We even saw a secret service man checking the area! That was fun! I wonder who was there?

I enjoyed the crab cake and fries while my daughter enjoyed pasta bolognese. Both dishes were really yummy; I definitely want to go back!

What I wore to visit the Air and Space Museum:

Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for visiting the museum and also walking around. This vacation requires a lot of walking!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from left: stripe knit top / pink nail polish / blue nail polish / neutral nail polish / black handbag / caramel handbag / gold earrings / pearl earrings / Chanel fragrance / woven slingbacks / city bag / navy shirt dress /

Spring is in full swing! While neutral hues and classic items are hotter than hot, pops of color are quickly gaining momentum.

When it comes to spring nail polish, it’s selling like hot cakes! Hermes, Chanel, and Dior are already sold out, so I linked alternatives above which are right on trend and perfect for spring. Don’t worry, Dior’s summer nail polish collection is coming in April, and I will keep you posted when it arrives! There are two colors and they are pretty! Love!

As we move into the spring season, pearl jewelry, the anonymous handbag, woven leather, and nostalgia for the 1990s and early 2000s continue to influence social media and how we dress. So, don’t forget to pull out those old IT bags and wear them! The sidewalk is your runway, and the early 2000s paparazzi is following you. Show off your Balenciaga Le City bag, Fendy Spy, Chloe Marcie, Chloe Paraty, Fendi Baguette, and more!

Also, what are we thinking about Rockstuds returning? It will be interesting to see if everyone pulls them back out when “The Devil Wears Prada 2” premieres in May. Dust yours off, you might want to rock them soon!

Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for more spring coverage!

XOXO
Cathy

Rust nail polish for spring 2026

pictured: Hermes Brun Helios (currently sold out, will update if returns to stock)

Well, this was supposed to be a review of Hermes Brun Helios nail polish which is from the Hermes spring/summer 2026 beauty collection, but, it has already sold out! I don’t know what is going on this season, but everything seems to be selling out so quickly from so many brands and designers!

I am watching the Hermes website, Nordstrom, Neimans, Bloomingdales, and Macy’s to see if the color comes back in stock. I will quickly update you if/when it does! In the meantime, if this beautiful, sparkling rust colored nail polish cannot wait to get on your nails, I found two similar versions, plus one in the ballpark. I am also including my favorite nail polish colors from Hermes in the shopping widget below which are perfect for the spring season.

Rust colored nail polishes for spring:

Well, that’s it! I love this color and it has the perfect vibes for warm summer days, late summer and early fall style. I will keep you posted if/when it restocks!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy