Bay Area Fashionista

Viva Magenta sweater and flare jeans

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / denim / outfits / winter 2023 by

wearing: blue and silver earrings / magenta sweater (under $100) / G buckle belt / flare jeans (under $100) / nail polish / black shoulder bag / black boots (water resistant, lug sole) /

Viva Magenta! How fun is the color of 2023! Love! I am so happy I found this sweater in magenta for the new year. Not only is it cozy and comfy, but it is also magenta; and under $100. Love that!

Dawn from Fashion Should be Fun and I, went to Valley Fair last week to grab a bite to eat and hang out while we were both still on vacation. If you have been following the weather, you know we had a series of storms last week, which are continuing into this week. So, we snapped a few photos around the mall! Valley Fair has a ton of Instagram-worthy backdrops; especially in the new wing, on the second floor! How fun are all these backgrounds!

Now, you might be looking at these photos and wondering why my legs look super long in one photo. Well, if you have an iPhone, you can toggle the distance on the photo setting. It is interesting that the .5 setting snaps photos which elongate your legs! So, there isn’t any photoshop tea here, just the .5 camera setting on the iPhone. It is fun to make legs really long! haha

We originally tried to pop into Bamboo Sushi for lunch, but they were closed due to the storm, so we wandered over to King’s Seafood, which is equally delicious! If you haven’t been to King’s yet, they have really good clam chowder; I highly recommend it! Dawn and I also shared a couple of sushi rolls. Yum!

The restaurant selection at Valley Fair keeps growing, and there are so many good places to eat! I still have a list of places to try in the near future. Do you have a favorite restaurant at Valley Fair?

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I hope you are enjoying the new year and living Viva Magenta!

XOXO

Cathy

Dior nail polish spring 2023 review

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged dior / reviews / spring 2023 by

The Mitzah Collection

Dior nail polish spring 2023 from left: Dior Pink Leopard nail polish / Dior Leopardess nail polish / Dior Pearl top coat /

How pretty are the nail polish colors from Dior’s “The Mitzah Collection” for spring 2023?! This fun collection for the upcoming warm weather season features two vibrant hues and a soft top coat. Pink Leopard by Dior is a bright pink which is both spicy and light-hearted. Leopardess is a light burgundy which offers classic vibes and makes a great transitional color to wear now, in the winter season, and well into the spring season. If you like these colors, but want to soften them up, Dior has a limited edition top coat named Pearl which adds a softening coat of clear white and subtle sparkle. It is very pretty!

I tested out both colors with one base coat, two coats of nail polish, and with the Pearl top coat. You can wear these colors with, or without, the top coat; depending on the look you want to wear this spring season. Love that!

So, without further ado, here are the nail polish colors for spring 2023 from Dior.

Dior nail polish spring 2023 | Dior Leopardess

dior leopardess nail polish spring 2023

Dior Leopardess nail polish is a classic, dark red nail polish which borders on a light burgundy. This chic hue is perfect for daily wear and can easily be worn in the office. As we move into the winter season, it is a fabulous color to wear now in order to add a little bit of spring to our personal style when the skies are grey. If you are looking for a nail polish hue you can wear day into evening, and works in a professional setting, this is your spring 2023 nail color!

Dior nail polish spring 2023 | Dior Pink Leopard

Pink is always pretty! Pink Leopard nail polish is a bright pink hue which adds some fun to the spring season. If you want a playful shade for the spring season, Pink Leopard is your nail polish in 2023. I love this color to brighten up the day and some warmth to my overall look. I plan on wearing this color most of the time in the spring season! Love!

Dior nail polish spring 2023 | Dior Pearl top coat

dior nail polish spring 2023 pearl top coat mitzah limited edition

If you want to add sparkle, or soften up your nail color, Pearl is the perfect top coat. At first glance, Pearl appears to be a stand-alone nail polish, but it is actually a top coat. When it first glides on over your nail color, it looks like it is adding a white coat to the polish, but as soon as it dries, it is a clear coat with a soft, sparkling sheen. This is a great way to liven up Leopardess or soften the bright tone of Pink Leopard. You can also try it on other nail polish colors you may have at home, in case Leopardess or Pink Leopard are not calling your name.

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What do you think of the Dior spring 2023 nail polish collection? There are also two additional nail polish colors for spring, which are not part of the official collection: Ribbon and Opulent Pink. Ribbon is a soft pink, very classic for spring, and Opulent Pink is a bright, avant-garde pink. If you like pink, you might love these two colors too! They are featured in the shopping widget above.

Which color is your favorite?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

 in General Fashion  tagged baf weekly it list / winter 2023 by

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: candy bento box / large hoop earrings (under $100) / neutral nail polish / green handbag / black shoulder bag / flare jeans (under $100) / makeup bag / classic black satchel / ivory moon shaped bag /

It is the first BAF Weekly IT List of 2023! Yay! This week, handbags are trending in the form of satchels, shoulder bags, hobo bags, and of course, moon shaped bags! We are also seeing neutral nail polish, classic hoop earrings, and flare jeans. In addition, gifts for Lunar New Year are hotter than hot!

January is also a month to watch which spring styles will make it from the runway to store shelves, and then ultimately, the streets. Stay tuned for spring coverage and 2023 trends!

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy