Monthly Archives: January 2025


Winter skin care must haves 2025

Winter skin care must haves: Nutrius body butter / L’Occitane hand cream / Sol de Janeiro body butter / Nutrius body butter / L’Occitane serum-en-creme / L’Occitane hand cream /

There is something very dry about winter; despite the rain, fog and snow! The heaters inside buildings and the wind outside all contribute to creating a dry environment. This means ensuring we use products which not only moisturize but create a barrier on our skin in order to protect us from the drying elements.

I alternate between several body creams/body butters. This is due to the fact that they have difference fragrances, so I wear the one with the fragrance which suits my mood that day! haha I love both Sol de Janeiro and Nutrius body butters. They are both fragrant and moisturizing. When I use them, I can tell there is a barrier on my skin which protects it from getting dry during the winter season. Love that!

In addition to the drying elements, constant hand washing can really take a toll on our hands. I love both of these hand creams by L’Occitane because they too protect and repair my dry skin during the winter season. Love!

So, if you are looking for something fragrant and protective, I got you covered!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy


BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: boxy bag / black belted tote / Dior spring nail polish / Chanel spring nail polish / pink earrings / wide leg jeans (on sale!) / red slouchy tote / brown nail polish / lucky red nail polish / black slouchy bucket /

Spring is starting to pop up on store shelves and lucky red is flying off of them! As we move through January, look for lucky red touches to help bring luck in the new year such as nail polish and handbags. Love!

The spring trends are starting to emerge and lighter hues are popping up in stores. In addition to shades of mocha this year, watch for light shades of pink, and various shades of blue and green. I am loving the color trends of 2025!

In addition, handbags are staying anonymous and there is still a backlash against overpriced luxury handbags. Look for quality brands and designers to resign supreme in the new year. The belted tote, east/west shoulder bags, slouchy totes and bucket bags, mini shoulder bags (pouchette’s), and boxy bags are going to be hot this year! Pull yours out of your closet if you haven’t already and stay tuned for my trend report with the best bags on the market coming up later this month!

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Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for staycation ideas, new year inspiration, and spring content this month!

XOXO
Cathy


Dior nail polish spring 2025 review

dior nail polish spring 2025 review

Dior nail polish spring 2025 from left: Dior Bluemania top coat / Dior Pinkmania nail polish /

Spring has sprung! Well, at least in the nail polish world, and I am here for it! The Dior nail polish collection for the spring 2025 season is here, and it is a traditional spring collection with a twist. Always a twist with Dior! J’Adore!

For the spring 2025 season, Dior is giving us a sweet, slightly sparkling pink nail polish named Pinkmania. In order to spice things up, Dior is also giving us a top coat; but this isn’t the usual glitter top coat Dior normally delivers. The top coat from the Dior Spring 2025 nail polish collection is a sheer blue with a sheer purple tinge. Bluemania top coat can be worn on top of Pinkmania, or it can be worn alone for a sheer, iridescent look. Love that!

The Dior nail polish collection for spring 2025 is a fun twist on traditional spring hues. So, without further ado, here are the Dior Spring 2025 nail polish colors.

Dior nail polish spring 2025 | Dior Pinkmania

dior pinkmania nail polish dior nail polish spring 2025

Dior nail polish spring 2025 | Dior Bluemania

dior bluemania nail polish spring 2025 top coat

Dior nail polish spring 2025 manicure

dior nail polish spring 2025 pinkmania bluemania

When used as a top coat, Dior Bluemania adds a bluish sheen to the Pinkmania nail polish. In the photo above, I used one base coat, two coats of Pinkmania, and two coats of Bluemania. I don’t think one coat of Bluemania is enough. To really see the blue sheen, two coats are necessary.

There you have it! The Dior nail polish spring 2025 collection. Dior Pinkmania is perfect for wearing to the office during the week. Then on Friday, we can add the top coat for a fun, weekend look. Love that! Or the Bluemania top coat can be worn alone for a sheer look with a bluish tinge. Love that too! The entire collection offers a subtle, lighthearted vibe perfect for the warm weather season. I am excited to mix things up with this nail polish collection.

What do you think of the spring nail polish collection from Dior?

Thanks for stopping by! Stay tuned for more spring 2025 coverage.

XOXO
Cathy