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Fall 2026 trends to watch

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wearing: gold hoop earrings / olive green tee / green cardigan sweater / pink nail polish / belted tote / classic jeans / black boots /

The fall 2026 trends from the runways are influencing the emerging fall trends on the streets. Of course, many of the fall trends we saw on the fall/winter 2026 runways won’t make it to the mainstream streets.

Designers sent balloon proportions, exaggerated faux fur, and other oddities down the runways for the fall/winter 2026/27 season. While those were fun and artistic styles to watch on the runways, they weren’t all practical for everyday life. When it comes to what makes it from the runway to the streets, it’s more about small details and colors than something avant-garde. Unless of course, shock value is your jam. Then, you do you.

Green

This fall season, we will see many shades of green, in particular, olive green and military green. When it comes to green, you can wear it anywhere; including in your makeup. We will see green nail polish, eye shadow and more in addition to clothing and accessories. So, if you like green, this is your season!

Leather Everything

Leather is always a fall staple, but this year we are seeing it in 1970s proportions. You will find leather and suede skirts, pants, jackets, tops, and more. This isn’t the black motorcycle leather outfit type of look, it’s more of a 1970s and 1980s leather look. Think sophisticated and casual as opposed to intimidating.

Jackets we hate

Those jackets from the 1980s are back. Suffice it to say, I am not here for it. Bomber jackets, stadium jackets, work jackets, members only style jackets; they are all here for fall. I don’t find them flattering. This will be a pass for me, but if you love them, you do you.

Art Deco

Art deco is back! Think season 6 of “Downton Abby.” The dropped waist, glorious details, soft fabrics, long and straight blazers; they are all hot for fall. I haven’t seen the headpieces yet though; I will wait for those.

Large Stripes

If you jumped on the rugby shirt trend a few years ago, I hope you kept it! Rugby shirts are back, as well as large stripes in general.

Pink Nail Polish

Pink nail polish is hot for fall. So, this is the season to go classic and understated on your nail colors. Unless you’re like me and will be playing with green. Otherwise, mix things up with classic pink.

Plaid

Plaid is a fall staple, so it is no wonder we are seeing plaid for fall. You will find it on skirts, tops and more. Enjoy the plaid!

Pleats

Pleated skirts. This is a timeless look, but very prominent for the fall 2026 season. Look for long and short pleated skirts.

Wide Leg Pants

Wide leg pants and jeans are still hot. This is a continuing trend so it’s not groundbreaking. It’s just advising us that we already own the right pants for fall. Yay! Money saving trend! We can put that money towards our $100 gas trip. Anyhoo. . .

Faux Fur

Faux Fur is hot for fall. I know, it’s shocking right? Haha

Well, there you go! Ten trends to watch for the fall 2026 season. Before buying anything, be sure to shop your closet for these trends and then make a shopping list to fill in the looks you love. If you don’t like a trend, skip it! Your fall closet should reflect you, not a trend that doesn’t fit you. Keep your style personal.

That’s all.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Bare nails are not a thing

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pictured: an alternative to bare nails, sheer nails. / Chanel Affirmee nail polish for summer 2026 /

Bare nails are not a thing. Don’t believe everything you see on the internet. The people touting bare nails on social media as luxury and the current trend, don’t live in a luxury world. They are just promoting their own personal opinion which is not reality.

When people have bare nails, it is for a number of reasons. Some of those reasons may include a person is between manicures, or the polish chipped and they didn’t have time to repaint before going out so they opted to remove the polish, or someone is working on something that may chip their nails so they are paint-free, or for religious reasons, or they simply don’t like nail polish; and many more explanations. It has nothing to do with luxury, and everything to do with choices and lifestyle.

If you are wondering about luxury and nail polish, and what the correlation might be, you’re seeking an answer to something very individual. Nail polish is something artistic, and everyone expresses themselves in different ways. Some people prefer long nails, some short. Some people like nail art, others prefer one color. The list goes on.

I know “looking rich” or “looking wealthy” is a current internet and social media trend, but what is that trend really? It doesn’t matter if you try to look a certain way outside of your tax bracket, you will still look like you. Looking like a tax bracket above yours, isn’t about the bag you carry, the nails you have painted, or the colors you wear, it is a vibe and how you carry yourself. It is a lifestyle you can afford or not afford. So instead of seeking to look a certain way which doesn’t represent your bank account, how about dressing for yourself and reflecting your own personal lifestyle and vibe. You will feel more secure and luxurious than you ever imagined.

Oh, and have fun with your nails! Paint them any color you are in the mood for, don’t let some random social media account tell you bare nails are a thing, because they are not a trend, just a choice.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Pink nail polish for summer 2026

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Pink nail polish for summer 2026 from top left: base color, sparkling top coat / sheer cream pink / metallic pink / sparkling sheer pink /

Pink nail polish is hot hot hot for summer 2026! While oceanic hues started off the warm weather season, pink has started to take over as the office-appropriate hue and more low-key shade. So while you can still rock your oceanic nail polish, pink is the hot alternative for a more understated and conservative vibe.

Any type of pink nail polish works for the summer of 2026. You can go with a heavy cream polish, a sheer cream, a sparkling sheer coat, or my favorite-the metallic pink. The shade of pink is up to you too. You can choose a light, baby pink or go towards the middle; the type of pink you already own or want to buy, it’s up to you! Although, dark pinks aren’t being shown, you can go a little bit wild with a shocking pink or fuchsia hue.

Shop pink nail polish for summer 2026 online:

So pick and pink, and enjoy!

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

XOXO

Cathy