Holiday manicure idea with Cosmique

Holiday manicure idea: Chanel nail polish / Hermes nail polish (used as a top coat) /

I love a little sparkle during the holiday season. That being said, understated sparkle is easier to wear daily. Since I was using this Hermes nail polish as a top coat throughout the summer and fall seasons, I decided to give it a go and continue using it during the holiday season.

Although not a technical top coat, this nail polish is clear with sparkles. It adds a subtle, festive look to this holiday nail polish from Chanel. Love that!

My favorite nail polish this holiday is Chanel Cosmique. It’s a beautiful, deep purple with a blue base. I feel like combing it with Hermes Blanc Orage Irise gives it just the right dimension. It’s also subtle enough to wear daily without looking like I am heading to a party.

What do you think of this holiday manicure idea?

Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for more holiday season coverage!

XOXO

Cathy

Handbag gift ideas holidays 2025

Handbag gift ideas from top left: black hobo bag / green mini bag / suede bucket bag / belted tote / east/west bag / caramel top handle bag /

Who doesn’t want to find a handbag under the tree this holiday season? I know I do! Love!

The hottest handbags right now are ones which display high quality and do not display loud logos. Social media calls this “quiet luxury,” but in the real world we call this a beautiful handbag which transcends trends. Love that!

Neutral handbags are perfect right now because as we move into the spring season and add color to our wardrobe, an anonymous, neutral hued bag will take us seamlessly throughout the new year. So why not give her the gift of timeless style? She will love it!

Shop handbag gift ideas for the holiday season:

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XOXO

Cathy

Cardigan sweater and jeans for fall

wearing: CZ earrings / cardigan sweater / holiday nail polish / caramel top handle handbag / wide leg jeans / boots / Necklaces I am asking Santa for: top / middle / bottom /

“You Matter” Isn’t this is a sweet photo opp inside Valley Fair Mall? I didn’t realize I was blocking the letters until after we took the photos. Otherwise, I would have shown them all to you! Also, apologies for the tilted pictures, my mom took these photos with my iPhone and had the phone tilted.

My mom and I decided we needed pasta. So, we went to Eataly for just that! Alas, when I sat down and read the menu, it had changed. My favorite dishes had disappeared. So, I went with lasagna, which is always a solid stand-by.

The weather had finally cooled down, so I was able to wear my cozy cardigan sweater. It was nice to wear something cozy and look at all the Christmas displays throughout the mall. ‘Tis the season! Love this! I also got some great ideas for gifts!

Well, if you are looking for a fabulous cardigan sweater you can wear right now, or to give as a gift, this one is one sale! So, I highly recommend it!

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to check out my holiday gift guides in the menu above for gift giving inspiration!

XOXO

Cathy