Stanford Beauty Brunch fall 2024

Stanford Shopping Center hosted a fabulous beauty brunch over the weekend for local bloggers such as myself. This beautiful event included a delicious catered meal from Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar near Bloomingdale’s. There was also chocolate from Laderach Chocolatier Suisse which was equally delicious. Yum!

The event was intimate with roughly seven shops from Stanford Shopping Center showcasing beauty products and two tables of local bloggers. It was so much fun to meet new local bloggers as well as speak to people in person who I normally only interact with on social media. I love a good party!!

In addition to yummy food and being social, we were able to check out some new and existing beauty products from our favorite shops at Stanford Shopping Center. I fell in love with the Guerlain perfume from Neiman Marcus. I’m trying to decide if I would like to purchase the “Patchouli Paris” or the “Feve Gourmande” as my fall season fragrance. They are both so pretty!

You know me, I love Chanel beauty! Bloomingdale’s showcased their Chanel N 1 collection which includes a must-have mist. I definitely feel like I need to add this line to my beauty routine. Love!

If you have been following along, you know I also love Estee Lauder products. My travel beauty bag is filled with skin care from Estee Lauder because their products are perfect for reviving my skin when I travel. They have new night cream we can use in conjunction with their Advanced Night Repair line. I am obsessed!

Sephora at Stanford Shopping Center showcased skin care from Drunk Elephant which is vegan and improves skin’s firmness. I definitely want to test out their products.

Nordstrom showcased products from Bobbie Brown and I discovered they have an amazing vitamin enriched face base primer which is perfect for my GenX skin. I am definitely adding this to my morning skin care routine. Love it!

Lastly, Dry Bar was also showcasing their services. They are the perfect one-stop-shop for a blowout when you have a special occasions, big event, or just want fabulous hair for the day. Love that!

My favorite products from the Stanford Beauty Brunch:

To learn more about Stanford Shopping Center, please visit Simon.com.

Stay tuned as I review some of the products from the Stanford Beauty Brunch here on the blog. If you are local, be sure to stop into Stanford Shopping Center and check out all of these beauty locations and products. You will love them too!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

*Food and some products gifted by retailers at Stanford Shopping Center and Simon Malls themselves. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Dior Vendome nail polish review

dior vendome nail polish fall 2024 review

pictured: Dior Vendome nail polish for fall 2024 /

Dior has released a beautiful, sparkling pink nail polish for the fall 2024 season, and I am here for it! This late-fall release is a beautiful twist on a classic nail polish color which can easily be worn all year long. Love this!

I often shy away from shades of pink and red when it comes to nail polish. This time, Dior has given us a pink, with beige undertones, I know I will be reaching for often. It’s a very sparkly pink! The sparkles are reminiscent of glitter, which gives it a festive vibe that can be worn throughout the fall season and into the celebratory holiday season. So, if you are looking for a nail polish you can wear now and into the new year, this is the one.

If you work in a conservative work environment, this might be on the edgier side, so use your best judgement since you know your dress code. In real life, Dior Vendome nail polish is little more beige than what is reflected in this photo. It is more of a beige-pink. This gives it a neutral vibe; aside from the glittering sparkles.

Fall 2024 nail polish colors I love:

I am excited to add Dior Vendome nail polish to my fall 2024 nail polish wardrobe. What do you think of this sparkling beige-pink hue for the fall season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: turtleneck sweater / frosted lipstick / Chanel nail polish / Dior nail polish / chocolate brown sweater / caramel top handle bag / black shoulder bag / black Mary Janes / golden hoops / fall boots / small hobo bag / east/west satchel / north/south tote /

The anonymous handbag is still going strong. I have to admit, I am not surprised. A beautiful handbag which does not flash a logo is timeless and easy to wear. We can all feel guilt-free investing in a handbag which showcases its beautiful leather and craftsmanship instead of flaunting a logo. Additionally, when a bag is all about beauty and not name, we are not paying to flaunt a name. Love that!

I have been watching what people carry on the streets of Silicon Valley. The brands and designers favored here in the Bay Area include Loewe, Coach, Mansur Gavriel, Mulberry, Toteme, The Row, and Polene. I love seeing these beautiful bags on the street because they showcase style and craftsmanship, not brand.

Despite the heat, we are all falling for fall! Darker nail polish as well as traditional fall colors are hot right now; in addition to the anonymous handbag. People are stocking on up cozy sweaters, and wide leg pants too. We all know cooler temperatures are around the corner! Maybe if I drink more Pumpkin Spice latte’s the weather will cool down. Trying.

What are you stocking up on for the fall season? Are you excited to leave the hot summer behind you?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy