Chanel nail polish summer 2026 act II review

Chanel nail polish summer 2026 act II from left: Chanel Solstice / Chanel Inspirante / Chanel Cristalline / Chanel Party Girl / Chanel Incontournable / Chanel Desirable / Chanel Spectaculaire / Chanel Affirmee /

Can you believe it? Chanel has given us not two, not four, but eight new colors for the summer season! This comes after they gave us a couple of new hues for the summer before the season began. Love this!

One of the emerging nail polish trends this season is classic pink. So, Chanel wasted no time this summer and gave us not one, but three versions of pink nail polish! Love!

I am absolutely in love with Chanel Party Girl nail polish. It’s a festive pink with a high shine. I am wearing it non-stop! Of course, the other pinks are fabulous too, but I do play favorites.

As with all of Chanel’s seasonal collections lately, these nail polish colors are selling fast! If you want the whole collection, you can find them at two different retailers. I have everything in stock linked up for you in this post.

So, without further ado, here are the translucent, metallic, and sheer nail polish colors from Chanel’s second summer 2026 nail polish collection.

Chanel nail polish summer 2026 | Chanel Party Girl

Chanel nail polish summer 2026 | Chanel Solstice

Chanel nail polish summer 2026 | Chanel Cristalline

Chanel nail polish summer 2026 | Chanel Inspirante

Chanel nail polish summer 2026 | Chanel Desirable

Chanel nail polish summer 2026 | Chanel Spectaculaire

Chanel nail polish summer 2026 | Chanel Affirmee

Chanel nail polish summer 2026 | Chanel Incontournable

What do you think of the Chanel nail polish summer 2026 act II collection? Which color or colors are your favorite? Mine is Chanel Party Girl. Love!!

As with last summer’s Chanel collection, the sparkling nail polish colors, Chanel Cristalline, Chanel Spectaculaire, and Chanel Affirmeee, work well on thier own or as top coats. There are so many manicure combinations you can make with these three colors used as top coats! I will post a few as the month goes on, but you can see Chanel Inspirante topped off with Chanel Cristalline at the bottom of this post.

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XOXO
Cathy

Casual summer dinner out

wearing: gold hoops / oversize tee / summer nail polish / blue handbag (similar here) / jeans / black boots /

If you haven’t noticed, I really love this oversized tee! I have been wearing it everywhere! I decided to wear my blue mini tote with it since the bag picks up the blue in the pattern on the tee. It’s always fun to pull out an older handbag and wear it again. I have been doing that a lot lately.

I wore this casual outfit to Benihana in Cupertino for a fun family outing. It’s always entertaining to watch the chefs cook at your table; especially when they toss food in the air and make things light on fire!

I also enjoyed a mango-pineapple milkshake. It was the perfect summer drink with my feast. haha If you haven’t been to Benihana yet, I recommend going for a fun night out. It gets busy, so be sure to make reservations.

Also, why not bring an older handbag out from the back of your closet and wear it again? This is the era of the vintage handbag. Wear your bags!

Shop my casual summer denim outfit online:

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more summer coverage.

XOXO
Cathy

Summer 2026 handbag trends

Summer 2026 handbag trends from top left: classic black handbag / caramel top handle bag / classic straw tote bag / timeless kisslock clutch / moto bag / black belted bag / black east/west bag / neutral belted tote / classic canvas bag /

Happy summer! Although the IT bag era is on pause, there are still several handbag trends we can follow with our current handbag wardrobes, or shopping lists. The summer of 2026 is all about timeless style, nostalgia for a simpler time, and quality over showmanship; thus, the anonymous handbag.

Handbags for summer 2026 are individual and reflect high quality in craftsmanship and materials. Instead of wearing what everyone else is wearing, the current trend is to wear a vintage bag, an unique bag, and/or a handbag you discovered rather than saw on ten people and ran out to the store to buy. Summer 2026 is all about individual style and investment purchases; not fleeting trends. Think moderate prices, resale market, practical, and strong and sturdy.

So, without further ado, here are the major handbag trends we are seeing for the summer 2026 season:

Vintage IT Bags: Although the IT bag era is on pause, the IT bags from ten to thirty years ago are hotter than hot. So, pull out your vintage IT bags and rock them like it’s 2010. Or, invest in the bag that slipped away but is still on your mind. Think Fendi Spy, Balenciaga City, Fendi Baguette, Chloe Paddington, and more.

Timeless IT Bags: OK, the IT era that is over is the one where we are chasing the hottest item of the moment, classic IT bags will never cease to exist. So, continue to rock those classic handbags which include the Chloe Marcie, Chanel 2.55, Hermes Birken, Dior Lady Bag, etc.

The Anonymous Handbag: If you find a beautiful bag made from high-quality materials and craftsmanship that you love, snap it up! This is the era of the investment bag; sans logos. Look for unique styles, clean lines, and something practical. The anonymous handbag is holding strong, and it is the ultimate investment for now and forever.

East/West handbags: The east/west silhouette is hot. Continue to invest in this timeless look, and stick to styles which aren’t too narrow; it’s easier to fit everything in them when there is a bit of depth.

Canvas Totes: OK Trader Joe’s, we see you! I will never stand in a chaotic line just to score something, that being said, if you do, and you love your Trader Joe’s tote, you do you. Otherwise, there are plenty of canvas totes on the market which are readily available and affordable. Canvas totes are practical, last a lifetime, and won’t break the bank. I wear mine to the gym, out on errands, and more often than my other bags. Love the canvas tote in small, medium, and all sizes!

Straw Bags: Happy summer classic! Straw bags are the ultimate summer classic. I love the bags which are available every year, this way a one season bag becomes an every-summer-bag. Love that!

Well, that’s the low down! The summer of 2026 is all about timeless style, investment handbags, and understated handbags. Shop your closet first, then fill in with the styles you love and crave.

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more summer 2026 coverage!

XOXO

Cathy