Visiting the butterflies

wearing: sunglasses / statement earrings / lightweight jacket / long sleeve tee / classic jeans (old, also love this pair) / nail polish / water bottle / east/west handbag / sneakers (also, also love this pair) /

It’s Monarch Butterfly season! Every year, from mid-October to January, the Monarch Butterflies visit Natural Bridges State Park in Santa Cruz and dazzle us with their beauty.

The butterflies gather on trees and enjoy the natural foliage around the area. Although there were large groups hanging out together on trees, my iPhone camera was too far away to get a good photo. That being said, I was able to get the up-close picture you see above!

Natural Bridges State Park offers an easy hiking trail, made up mostly of a wooden bridge, through the area where the butterflies enjoy gathering. This allows for the perfect view of the butterflies.

The parking lot is conveniently positioned between the butterfly trail and the beach. So, you can do both on the same day without moving your car. Love that!

After we viewed the butterflies, we relaxed on the beach and watched the waves and surfers. The view of the ocean at Natural Bridges State Park is fabulous. If you are local, it is a must-see!

After our visit to the beach, we went to downtown Santa Cruz and enjoyed a delicious meal at El Palomar. The food was top notch, and the service was friendly, fast, and beyond expectations. It’s my new favorite restaurant in Santa Cruz! Love!

So, if you are local or visiting the area, I recommend this fall/winter activity. You will love seeing the butterflies and relaxing on the beach!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Zara Golden Decade edp review

pictured: Zara Golden Decade edp / nail polish / sparkling top coat /

Ready for an amber eau de parfum?! Yes please! This warm and inviting amber scent from Zara incorporates warm amber, vanilla, orange blossom, and Mandarin orange. It’s a fabulous scent for fall and throughout the cooler seasons. Love!

The warm amber scent is strong in Zara’s Golden Decade edp. There is a slight hint of Mandarin Orange with the vanilla showing up during the drydown. This is also a long lasting fragrance as one spray lasts from roughly 7am to 10pm. Love that!

Golden Decade edp is a simple scent and the drydown doesn’t leave you with any surprises. If you are looking for an amber fragrance which is warm and last all day, this is the one! Plus, it’s very affordable. Love!

Zara offers Golden Decade edp in a variety of sizes, so you can find a travel size, holiday gift size and everything in between. I have the 30ml bottle, which is pictured above.

Are you an amber fragrance fan? You’ll enjoy this one!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: turtleneck sweater / Hermes fall nail polish / Chanel holiday nail polish / Dior holiday nail polish / stripe tee / bracelet set / CZ earrings / Cocoa Sunset edp / vanilla fragrance / belted tote / black east/west bag / chocolate brown suede boots / caramel top handle bag /

Holiday nail polish is here! I am in love with these beautiful new hues for the holiday season. It’ll be fun to top them off with Dior’s holiday top coat. I mean, who doesn’t love sparkles? Love!

‘Tis the season to continue to invest in high quality, neutral pieces. Stay tuned, the spring season will add some fun color so the neutral pieces which transcend season. It’ll will be easy to mix and match them in the new year. Love that!

Warm gourmand, woody, and floral fragrances are perfect for this cooler weather. Loving this classic vanilla scent as well as this budget-friendly gourmand. They would make fabulous holiday gifts too! (Yes, we are almost there! Crazy right??)

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy