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BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: striped sweater / Chanel holiday nail polish / Dior holiday nail polish / black shoulder bag / golden hoops / silver hoops / caramel top handle bag / silver bracelet / green handbag / black small tote / black boots / Mary Janes / black pencil skirt /

The holiday season is in full swing! This season is all about timeless clothing which can easily go day into evening; so, you’re never late to the party. It is also about investment dressing. Look for classic handbags made with precise craftsmanship, timeless jewelry, and understated styles.

Of course, these all make fabulous holiday gifts too! Love that!

Feeling stressed from the holiday rush? Today happens to be National Hiking Day, so why not escape from the craziness of the holiday season and go to your favorite trail for a relaxing hike through nature. You might find some fall colors still hanging on! Love!

If you are looking for a trail in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to check out my hiking tab to find my recommended trails.

Enjoy your hike today and have fun holiday shopping! Stay tuned for more holiday coverage.

XOXO
Cathy

Striped sweater and flare jeans

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wearing: silver hoop earrings / striped sweater c/o Margaret O’Leary / holiday nail polish / black shoulder bag (under $1000) / black belt / flare jeans / black boots /

I love a striped sweater! I also love flare jeans. Together, they are the perfect go-to outfit for the fall and winter seasons. Love!

This fabulous sweater is made by Margaret O’Leary, a local San Francisco designer who designs and creates investment pieces to cherish forever. What I love about this sweater is that it is comfortable, extremely well-made, and fits perfectly. I cannot stop wearing it!

Of course, an investment sweater needs to be paired with an investment handbag. This black shoulder bag is another favorite of mine. I love that Mulberry works hard to keep their manufacturing process sustainable and their materials sourcing ethical. In addition, they use the highest quality leather on the market while keeping their price points at an affordable luxury level. Love that!

If you are looking for gift ideas this holiday season, be sure to check out Margaret O’Leary for sweaters online at MargaretOLeary.com.

Shop my striped sweater and flare jeans outfit online:

I wore this outfit to enjoy dim sum with my mom at Koi Palace in Cupertino. If you are local, be sure to check them out. The food is really good!

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO

Cathy

striped sweater and flare jeans

Holiday nail polish trends 2023

 in Beauty / Nail Polish / Trends  tagged chanel / chanel nail polish / dior / holidays 2023 by
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Holiday nail polish from top left: Chanel golden nail polish / Dior metallic nail polish / Dior holiday nail polish / Chanel sparkling black nail polish /

Three cheers for the nail polish trends of the holiday season 2023! Hip hip, hooray! Hip hip, hooray! Hip hip, hooray!

It is so refreshing to not see red nail polish trending for the holiday season. That isn’t to say you can’t wear red, if you love red, go ahead and rock it this holiday season; you can even add a sparkling topcoat to make it festive. My point is that the nail polish trends this holiday season are not as obvious this year. It is fun to see something different.

If you love red, that is the obvious classic hue for the holiday season. You can wear red and offer a timeless vibe on your nails. If you are looking for something a little bit more avant-garde, or new, then the current non-classic trends are for you.

This holiday season metallic shades of nail polish, and variations on black nail polish, are all the rage. You can let your nails sparkle and compliment your jewelry with a metallic tone or adopt a vampy vibe with a shade of black. Love that!

If you work in a professional environment, I always recommend sticking to something understated such as a shade of pink or red. If you think you can push it, go for a metallic hue and stay away from black. Black nail polish is the most avant-garde choice. If you work in a creative environment, or a casual environment, you can rock black, metallic, or any nail polish color you are in the mood to wear.

My favorite versions of metallic nail polish, and shades of black, are from Dior and Chanel. They both add dimension to their black hues, and their metallic nail polish colors are fresh and unexpected. You cannot go wrong with one of their polishes this holiday season!

Shop holiday nail polish trends 2023 online:

What is your favorite color for the holiday 2023 season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy