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BAF Weekly IT List

 in General Fashion  tagged baf weekly it list / spring 2026 by

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

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged hermes / spring 2026 / summer 2026 by
hermes spring summer 2026 nail polish rust nail polish

pictured: Hermes Brun Helios (back in stock!) / Londontown nail polish / Essie nail polish /

This beautiful, sparkling rust colored nail polish from Hermes for the spring and summer 2026 season is back in stock! Love that! You can find it online here.

Of course, it might sell out quickly again, if that is the case, I linked up a couple of similar rust nail polishes from around the web which work perfectly for the rust nail polish trend this warm weather season. Love!

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. Stay tuned for my review of the Hermes spring/summer 2026 nail polish collection!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Spy Museum

 in General Fashion / Travel  tagged outfits / Washington dc by

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

Bond, James Bond. Love it! I mean, who doesn’t love a James Bond movie or moment? I know I do! When we visited the Spy Museum in Washington DC, this fabulous car from James Bond was right there in the lobby! Amazing!

Of course, the Spy Museum is more about real spies than James Bond, but it was fun seeing a glimpse of references to our favorite fictitious spy.

The Spy Museum is a must-see when visiting Washington DC. There are exhibits dating back hundreds of years, and it is amazing to see how spying has been done throughout history. In fact, it helped us build America. Love!

The museum consists of multiple floors jam-packed with spy gadgets and history lessons. It is really fun to see this part of world history. In addition to the regular exhibits, there is also one floor with a special exhibit. I recommend adding it on when visiting the Spy Museum.

We spent around three hours at the Spy Museum, so plan to wear comfortable shoes and clothing so you can fully enjoy the experience. You can even go on a spy mission while visiting! Fun!

What I wore to visit the Spy Museum:

You can learn more about the Spy Museum at SpyMuseum.org.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy