Fall 2021 skin care routine

Fall 2021 skin care routine from top left: face cream / eye cream / neck cream / body scrub / face wash / body lotion / body butter / hand cream /

It’s that time of year when I need to slightly adjust my skin care routine for the fall season. It really isn’t that much different from my summer skin care routine. While my skin needs therapy from the sun during the summer months, it needs repair in the fall season from both the summer and the dry autumn air.

This dark spot remover face cream from ReVive is perfect for correcting any damage done during the summer months. It also adds just the right amount of moisture during these dry months. I am prone to acne, and this face cream does not add anything extra; so I am break-out free. Love that!

You can laugh all you want, but I love pumpkin spice. I know, it’s so basic of me, but I don’t care, I love it! This pumpkin spice body butter evokes a fabulous fall vibe, and I am here for it. If you love the scent of pumpkin spice, you will love this body butter! Plus, it absorbs into the skin really well and keeps my skin perfectly moisturized. If body butter is too heavy for you, this sugar coconut body lotion smells divine, and is equally moisturizing. They are both great to have in your skin care arsenal. Love!

We are still using hand sanitizer and washing our hands frequently, so hand cream is a must. I am a huge fan of Colleen Rothschild’s hand cream. It keeps my hands in fabulous condition. I cannot live without a tube!

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What are your favorite skin care products for fall?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Spring 2022 trends from NYFW

  • Ulla Johnson NYFW SS22 photo: IMAXTREE

The last model has walked off the runway in New York, and the last video has been released. This means we have a whole new set of fabulous trends to covet for the upcoming spring/summer 2022 season. Love!

There are several trends from last year which appear to be continuing into 2022. We are looking at the continuation of the Power Suit, vivid colors, all-white ensembles, exaggerated shoulders, shoulder pads, and wide leg pants.

As we head into 2022, look for more tailoring on clothing in general. Loungewear is taking a backseat, as is urban street-wear. We are looking at getting dressed again. Think skirts, dresses, and powerful pants. Handbags are medium to small, and will hold only the necessities.

The decades of influence include the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Think late1900s. There will be grown-up florals, groundbreaking right? haha, and solid, all-one-hue ensembles. Orange, baby blue and pink appear to be the favorite hues of New York designers for spring/summer 2022. The orange power suit will be huge, HUGE!!!

We are also looking forward to daytime sequins, one-shoulder looks, blazers over anything, and much more structure than we have seen in recent seasons; even with wider leg pants. Get ready to dress up!

So, if you are looking at what to keep, store, donate, or sell from your closet, keep and store anything structured, or in brighter hues. Keep blazers, one-shoulder looks, and sequins. Donate extra loungewear, you only need some, not a closet full! Same with sweatpants, only keep what you need for the gym or wearing around the house. Next spring, casual days will include jeans with blazers and casual dresses. Sweatpants and flip-flops can stay home. That being said, look for comfort sandals and street sneakers paired with dresses and dress pants in spring 2022. Your feet can stay happy.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

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  • Badgley Mischka
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  • Prabal Gurung
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  • Veronica Beard
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  • Jonathon Simpkai

Photos: IMAXTREE

Designer or deal | woven hobo bag

Designer or deal, woven hobo bags from top: hot designer IT bag / affordable version priced under $200 /

I haven’t done a designer or deal post in quite some time! This is a post type I definitely need to ensure I am keeping up on; especially since I just found this fabulous woven hobo bag for under $200! Isn’t is fabulous? It has the same look as the designer version we have all been eyeing on social media and on the streets.

Don’t worry, this woven hobo bag is a well known brand sold at well known department stores. It just happens to have the same style as the IT bag, and it comes with an affordable price tag. Love that!

So, you can spend over $1000 for the IT version, or you can pick up the similar style for under $200. Your choice!

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Which one do you prefer? Are you a fan of this handbag style?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy