Spring 2026 color trends from Pantone at NYFW

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pictured: Color trends from New York Fashion Week for spring/summer 2026 from Pantone, read press release here /

The spring/summer 2026 color palette from Pantone for New York Fashion Week features the colors designers used the most in their runway collections. What do you think? A little unexpected, yes?

The spring 2026 season is all about self-expression and fusing together maximalist and minimalist color palettes. This fusion of styles creates a wheel of colors which are definable. As I look at these top ten colors from the runways, and the corresponding neutrals, I see chaos.

While Marina and Muskmelon have a spring/summer vibe, the other hues evoke a fall feeling. I am not seeing a traditional spring/summer season in fashion, but one of transition. The past few seasons have offered a timeless, classic vibe. We have seen more traditional color palettes. Now, as we move towards 2026, the colors are trying to find themselves and this could signal a future shift later in the year away from simple and chic style. Let’s see what the runways tell us as we move through the year.

In the meantime, shop your closet for these colors and move them forward. Things are about to get colorful next year!

Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for more upcoming spring 2026 coverage!

XOXO

Cathy

Fall 2025 IT bags under $1000

Fall 2025 IT bags under $1000 from top left: suede mini bag / belted tote / suede hobo bag / suede bucket bag / east/west bag / slouchy chocolate brown bag /

Love this era of logoless, anonymous handbags! These fabulous handbags reflect the current fall handbag trends, without the designer price tag; despite some of them being from hot designers! Love this!

The fall season is all about suede, autumn hues, east/west silhouettes, slouchy styles, and a relaxed vibe. Some of these handbags are from hot New York designers, and have styles priced under $500. Love!

So, without further ado, here are a few fabulous IT bags for the fall 2025 season priced under $1000.

Which handbag is your favorite?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Fall manicure idea sparkling violet

Fall manicure idea: violet nail polish / sparkling clear nail polish /

Isn’t this fall manicure idea fun?! I love this dark violet with red undertones from Hermes for the fall season. In addition, I have been having fun with this sparkling clear nail polish from the Hermes spring/summer collection. I have been using it as a topcoat over every color I have been painting my nails with, and it is so much fun!

This sparkling nail polish, although not an official topcoat, works perfectly as a topcoat. Since it is an additional layer of polish, it also helps keep the polish chip free. Love that!

I feel like this fall manicure can also translate into the upcoming holiday season. So, if you want to save a little money for something on your holiday wish list, this violet-red nail polish can be worn now through the holiday season and topped off with this sparkling nail polish! Love!

Shop my fall manicure ideas and colors online:

Stay tuned for more fall coverage! Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy