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Winter nail polish 2024

 in Beauty / Nail Polish / Trends  tagged chanel / chanel nail polish / dior / winter 2024 by
winter nail polish 2024

Winter nail polish from top left: Dior nail polish / pastel blue nail polish / lavender nail polish / sparkling black nail polish /

One of the things I can never figure out is why beauty companies don’t release winter nail polish collections. Do they think we are all wearing gloves the entire day? Well, not here in California at least! I’m sure people in colder climates take their gloves off indoors, which means, all of us deserve fabulous winter nails!

I decided to curate a few beautiful nail polish colors and deem them winter-worthy. This sparkling black nail polish from Chanel’s holiday collection is perfect for the current black nail polish trend, and the sparkles keep the festive mood from the holidays going throughout the winter season. Love that!

Pastels were starting to trend in 2023, and for 2024 we will see more! Why not make your nails 2024-ready with lavender or light blue nails? Love these hues!

Of course, navy nail polish is hot right now. This is a classic, dark blue hue which works well with any ensemble. I am a huge fan of navy nails. Love!

So, without further ado, here are a few fabulous nail polish colors for the winter season. Spring nail polish will come in within a month, but we don’t have to wait! Let’s winterize our nails right now!

Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for more nail polish in the new year!

XOXO
Cathy

Color of the Year 2024 Peach Fuzz

 in Color Trends / Trends  tagged color of the year / cruise2024 / fall 2024 / holidays 2024 / pantone / spring 2024 / summer 2024 / winter 2024 by
color of 2024 peach fuzz pantone

pictured: Pantone swatch c/o Pantone / sneakers / lipstick / tee shirt / area rug / sweatshirt / peach photo c/o Pantone /

Move over Viva Magenta, 2024 is all about Peach Fuzz! While I have to admit, I was hoping for a shade of green or pink, peach has its place. It is not a color I will run to the stores and stock up on, but it can find itself in lipstick and maybe nail polish for me.

Peach Fuzz is being found in fashion and interior design in 2024. This hue is soft, calming and warm. It plays well with the softer color palette we have seen designers play with recently, especially with designers in Milan and Paris. We will be seeing Peach Fuzz, or variations of it, in both solid hued garments, accessories, and make-up, as well as mixed into patterns. Peach Fuzz will be more prominent as we move into warmer weather seasons such as spring, summer, and cruise.

I found a few peachy clothing, accessory, interior, and beauty items around the web which can get you started on the color of 2024 Peach Fuzz:

What do you think of Peach Fuzz for 2024? Will you be rocking this new hue? Or will you be gravitating towards other colors from current color pallette?

I won’t be rocking Peach Fuzz from head to toe, but you might spot it on my nails, or on my lipstick. Time will tell, often colors grow on me.

You can learn more about the color of 2024 and Peach Fuzz at Pantone.com.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Emerging handbag trends winter 2024

 in General Fashion / Handbags / Trends  tagged hobos / investment dressing / satchels / shoulder bags / totes / winter 2024 by
emerging handbag trends winter 2024

Emerging handbag trends winter 2024 from top left: small tote / east/west satchel / soft top handle bag / soft satchel / soft tote / north/south tote /

Soft and slouchy wins the race! The winter season, and as we move into 2024, is giving us soft and slouchy handbags. While the anonymous handbag is still king, the appreciation for high quality leather, which melts in your hands, is all the rage.

This winter 2024 season, and as we move into 2024, look for soft and slouchy bags, as well as east/west satchels. Doctor bags, such as the Givenchy Antigona, are also relevant.

So, without further ado, here are the main, emerging handbag trends for the winter 2024 season.

Slouchy hobos: While not pictured above, the slouchy hobo is hotter than hot. Look for soft and squishy hobo bags you can hug.

Slouchy tote bag: Soft and slouchy totes can be any size from small to extra large. They just need to be squishy and huggable.

The north/south tote: The north/south tote is ideal in a soft leather, but structured versions work too.

The east/west satchel: This emerging trend is expected to pop in the new year. Why not hop on the trend early? Look for both structured and slouchy versions of the east/west satchel. Pro tip: Coach has one coming out in the spring if you want one that doesn’t break the bank.

Slouchy satchels: The Row Margaux is the hottest slouchy satchel in town, and it is usually sold out. If you can spare the cash, and find one in stock, you are gold. If not, look for any satchel with a slouch.

Trends which are staying put:

The anonymous handbag: logos are still out. Look for beautifully made handbags which are logo-less or have a small brand stamp you need to move up close to see.

Hobo bags: Structured or slouchy, anything goes. Hobos are going strong in the new year.

Structured satchels: While slouchy ones are hot, structured satchels are still important. Think Mulberry zipped Bayswater, Saint Laurent Sac du Jour, or Givenchy Antigona. Keep those classic satchels on repeat!

The classic shoulder bag: Beautiful shoulder bags, both structured and slouchy, which bear a high-quality clasp and are logo-less, are still hot. Look for shoulder bags by Savette, Mulberry, Toteme, Bottega Veneta, The Row, Ralph Lauren, Coach, and more.

That’s it! For the winter 2024 season, look for soft and slouchy, anonymous, high-quality handbags you can cherish for years and years.

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more winter coverage!

XOXO

Cathy