National Lipstick Day 2024

Lipsticks from top left: MAC Frosted lipstick / Chanel lipstick / Chanel lipstick / YSL lipstick set / MAC Lip sets /

Happy National Lipstick Day! This day is always a great reminder to wear your favorite lipstick! It is also a great day to start shopping for new lipstick! (I always love an excuse! haha)

Right now, my favorite lipsticks are from MAC, Chanel and YSL. I am in a huge frosted lipstick mood, so MAC’s frosted lip colors are my current go-to. In addition, I love the sheer lipstick from Chanel, they too are a huge go-to for me. I always have at least one in my handbag!

So, in order to celebrate National Lipstick Day 2024, I am sharing my favorite lipsticks with you! Which lipsticks are your favorite?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

BAF weekly IT List from top left: v-neck sweater / frosted lipstick / Chanel fall nail polish / Hermes nail polish / Dior nail polish / hair dryer set / golden hoops / caramel top handle bag / foundation powder / suede boots / black handbag / north/south tote / olive dress /

Are you excited about fall this year? With all of the triple digit temperature days, I cannot wait for cooler weather! There is nothing like crisp, mild, autumn weather. It cannot come fast enough! Meanwhile, here in the summer inferno. . .

I am trying to enjoy summer days and re-think my closet for fall. Next week we will start to see fall hit store shelves, and then we will start to want to fill in our wardrobes for the upcoming cool weather season! Love that!

This fall season, we are continuing to see more understated styles and logos will still be stored in the back of our closets. Look for a continuation of neutral hues as well as shades of red, green, blue, and black.

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The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends July 29 this year, so be sure to snap up any basics you need to stock up on for right now, or the fall season.

Stay tuned! The fall Chanel nail polish collection is here, my review hits the blog soon!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Create a Comfy Dorm Bed

Create a comfy dorm bed from top left: mattress topper / twin xl sheet set / twin xl comforter set / pillow / squishie / mattress encasement /

The colleges are starting at the end of August with start dates continuing through the end of September. If your child is heading off to the dorms for the first time, this is the perfect time to make sure you have all the essentials for creating a comfortable dorm bed for your new college student!

I now have two daughters in college, living in the dorms. It is essential to create a comfy dorm bed for the kids so they have a cozy, comforting environment for sleeping and taking naps; as well as just hanging out. So, let’s start with the basics!

The mattress in your student’s dorm room will be slightly beefier than a camping cot; no joke. This means you need to add something to it in order to ensure a good night’s sleep. I highly recommend a mattress topper. This one is my favorite.

In order to keep your student’s bed clean, and ensure the mattress topper doesn’t slide around, this mattress encasement is a must-have. I recommend putting the mattress encasement on the bed, leave it unzipped, place the mattress topper on top of the bed and let it expand. Once it is done expanding, you can zip up the encasement which will keep the topper in place and make the bed easy to make.

Dorm beds are typically Twin XL, but always check with your college in order to validate the bed size. These twin xl sheet sets come in a variety of colors to suit your student’s taste. I recommend having two sets of bed sheets since your student will likely wait for their laundry to build up before doing a load.

Of course, the comforter is often the focal point of decoration in the dorm! This cozy comforter set will be soft and warm on your child’s bed. Love it!

Lastly, college kids love squishies! They are soft, huggable, comforting, and add some soft and fun decor to the room. Don’t bring too many during move in, the kids typically acquire more during the school year.

Those are the bare bones for creating a cozy and comfortable dorm bed! Remember to check your school’s rules regarding wall decor, and happy move-in!

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO
Cathy