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Holiday gift ideas for the Real Housewives fan

Holiday gift ideas for the Real Housewives fan from top left: Well, Crystal’s “Ugly Leather Pants” are sold out, but this pair is similar, and they are very cute-on my wish list! / This three-wick candle will light up the room! It is also affordable and long lasting (under $25) / Since most of us will never be able to afford the real and infamous panther ring, we can all enjoy this very affordable version without flying around the world to find it (under $50) / Popular bags with the Real Housewives: studded small tote / classic Dior tote / super trendy fabric tote /

Are you like me? Do you mark your calendar so that you won’t miss a single new episode of The Real Housewives? Or maybe you have a friend like me who is a huge fan of The Real Housewives? In any scenario, this gift guide is tailored towards anyone who loves The Real Housewives.

If Beverly Hills is your guilty pleasure, you might be craving a pair of ugly leather pants. This pair is on my wish list, and I plan on purchasing them soon! They are great for the holidays, and a comfortable alternative to jeans; plus they are dressier. Love them! I am also a huge fan of Crystal’s style. Everything in her closet is gold. I am a fan of Sutton too, although I could never pull off her looks. I am thankful her and Crystal worked it out, and they are now friends. Can’t wait to see them in the next season; which rumour has it, is starting production. Love!

If you have been watching lately, then you know about the shade surrounding the one-wick vs. three-wick candle. This holiday season, why not give out three-wick candles as a luxurious gift? They shed a lot of light, which in turn, could throw some shade across the room. Ha!

Well, I cannot fly around the world seeking a ring that costs as much as a single family home in the mid-west, so this affordable version, which comes in multiple colors, is just the right thing for some shady dinner conversation. I am eyeing the silver version with green eyes. Love!

We all know the Real Housewives own some of the most fabulous IT bags on the planet. While most of us aren’t stocking our closets full of the latest from Hermes, we can indulge in other bags they enjoy rocking on set, and in real life. Here are a few fabulous handbags which have been on recent seasons of Beverly Hills, New Jersey, New York, Atlanta, Potomac, and Dallas.

What are some of your favorite objects from recent Real Housewives episodes?

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Thanks for stopping by, and stay shady.

XOXO
Cathy

Chanel nail polish holidays 2021

Chanel holidays 2021 beauty collection

Chanel holidays 2021 beauty collection Chanel No. 5 from left: limited edition Chanel No. 5 Eau de Parfum bottle / Chanel Rouge Allure lipstick in Rouge Brulant / Chanel Rouge Intemporel nail polish / black pleated sequin skirt /

The Chanel holidays 2021 beauty collection is here! This holiday season, Chanel is celebrating their iconic fragrance, Chanel No. 5. The entire holiday beauty collection is centered around Chanel No. 5 by offering classic hues, and Chanel No. 5 themed packaging. Love it!

This year, the Chanel nail polish holidays 2021 collection consists of one, iconic red nail polish which offers pinkish and cherry undertones. This is a classic red which is in theme with the timeless beauty collection Chanel has given us for the holidays 2021 season. It’s beautiful, classic, and iconic. Love!

There are several colors of lipstick for the holiday season, and additional make-up options, in Chanel’s holidays 2021 beauty collection. I invested in one lipstick, the fabulous bottle of edp, and this classic nail polish.

Without further ado, here is what I purchased from the Chanel holidays 2021 beauty collection, Chanel No. 5.

Chanel nail polish holidays 2021 | Chanel Rouge Intemporel

How pretty is Chanel Rouge Intemporel nail polish for the holiday 2021 season? I love it! This cherry hue is classic and feminine. It’s a great investment red to wear now, and all year long. If you like a little sparkle for the holidays, check out this top coat from Dior.

I tested out Chanel Rouge Intemporel nail polish with one base coat, and two coats of color. As with all Chanel’s nail polishes, the Chanel nail polish holidays 2021 collection is chip resistant, and it goes on streak free. This is a cream polish with a shiny finish. Love!

Chanel lipstick holidays 2021 | Chanel Rouge Allure Rouge Brulant

Normally I gravitate towards sheer lipsticks, but this cream lipstick from Chanel for the holiday season was too pretty to pass up. The Chanel Rouge Allure lipstick for the holiday 2021 season includes five colors. I picked up Chanel Rouge Brulant which is a pinkish red hue. I love how it compliments the Chanel nail polish holidays 2021 hue. Chanel Rouge Brulant offers more pink than Chanel Rouge Intemporel nail polish, and I feel like it’s the right mix of pink and red for a festive holiday season.

As usual, the Chanel Rouge Allure lipstick collection offers moisture, and does not dry out the lips. It goes on smoothly, without clumping or running. This is the holy grail of cream lipstick.

Chanel No. 5 EDP limited edition holidays 2021

For the holiday 2021 season, Chanel has created a beauty collection themed around the iconic Chanel No. 5 fragrance collection. As part of the collection, there are EDT and EDP offerings. I chose the EDP as I prefer a slightly stronger, and longer lasting, fragrance experience.

The Chanel No 5 holiday bottle comes in a bottle shaped box with an elastic emblem at the top. This is a beautiful way to store the bottle, especially if you store your fragrances in an area with light.

Pro tip: always store fragrances in a dark, dry area to preserve them, and allow them, to last for years. This means keeping them out of the bathroom. I keep mine in a hall closet away from the bathrooms.

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Since this collection is limited edition, and celebrates the iconic Chanel No. 5 fragrance collection, it will make a great holiday gift for the beauty and Chanel fan on your list! I guess I gave this collection to myself for Christmas. haha

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Chunky knit sweater and jeans

Wearing: sunglasses / statement earrings / fall lipstick / pink scarf (under $100) / chunky knit sweater / black long sleeve top / G buckle belt / charcoal jeans / caramel structured hobo bag (IT bag under $1000) / fall nail polish / lug sole loafers /

There’s nothing like cozy sweater weather! This chunky knit sweater is perfect for cool days, and for staying cozy. It’s chunky, not too warm, and ideal for fall days. Layer it with a long sleeve tee, and this chunky knit cardigan sweater can easily work throughout the fall and winter seasons. Love it!

I wore this cozy fall outfit the other day to wander around Stanford Shopping Center, and enjoy a delicious lunch at Neiman Marcus Cafe. I haven’t enjoyed a meal there since pre-covid; so it was definitely a treat! I mean, who doesn’t look forward to the consume and puff as an appetizer? They’re iconic!

My Mom enjoyed the tacos, and I ordered the special, which was a lobster sandwich. As always, our food was very yummy. Neiman’s Cafe can do no wrong! At least, in my opinion.

This was a meal we had both looked forward to as a post-covid shut-down goal. It was so nice to be able to go back for lunch! Which restaurants and/or places did you look forward to when everything started to open back up?

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