Dressy summer outfit and chain pouch

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bottega veneta chain pouch summer 2021
summer outfit ideas

wearing: sunglasses / hoop earrings (on major sale!) / summer lipstick / knit top / prairie skirt / chain pouch / pre-fall nail polish / wedges espadrilles (under $100) /

It is so nice to be able to wear a dressy summer outfit and have someplace to go! I cannot believe how amazing it is that life is getting back to normal. After the year-long shutdown, it is so nice to be able to put on a dressy summer outfit, meet up with a friend, and freely walk around and have fun! I will never take that for granted again!

Last week, I put on this dressy summer outfit which consists of this soft prairie skirt, and knit top. Since it’s a summer knit top, the top itself is actually fairly cool, and easy to wear on a warm summer day. Love that!

We met at Santana Row, and ate lunch at Meso Mediterranean. The restaurant has been there for years, but this was the first time we had eaten there. It was so good!! I highly recommend the hummus with the mushroom add-on. It’s amazing! If you love mushrooms like I do, you will love how they cooked these. I’m addicted!

In addition to a delicious lunch, Dawn and I wandered around and popped into a few shops. We started to see a tiny bit of fall starting to creep into stores. Well, that was fast! While I have already dipped into some pre-fall nail polish, I am not sure I am ready for actual fall clothing and accessories yet. Of course, give me a couple of weeks, and I may warm up to the idea. After all, July is when fall normally hits the stores in full force! Can you believe July is in a couple days? Where has this year gone? I feel like it is flying by! But I digress. . .

Santana Row was booming with people walking around, eating out, and shopping. It was so nice to see it crowded and filled with people. I love seeing normal life return to Santa Clara County! It was also freeing to be able to walk into stores without a mask, and see people’s smiles. I really missed seeing smiles! I pray we don’t have another mask mandate in my lifetime. While it didn’t bother me at the time, once we shed the masks, I realized how much I missed seeing people’s faces, and especially their smiles!

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What have you been enjoying as things open up and return to normal?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

dressy summer outfit

Dior nail polish pre-fall 2021 review

dior nail polish pre-fall 2021

Dior nail polish pre-fall 2021 from left: Dior Grace nail polish / Dior Desir nail polish / Dior Victoire nail polish /

Dior is hitting home runs this year in the nail polish department! How fabulous are these variations on pinkish-red nail polish? Love them!!!

Prior to releasing their fall nail polish collection, which I believe consists of three sparkling, iridescent fall hues, Dior is offering a twist on classic, pink-red nail polish for our transition from late summer, into early fall. Hence, the pre-fall 2021 nail polish collection from Dior offers colors we can wear now, as well as any season of the year. Love that!

If you are like me, and you tend to shy away from true reds, you will love this collection. Dior Grace offers an understated, pink-red hue which has beige undertones. If you are more of a dark pink fan, Dior Desir has more dark pink than red in its’ formula, and I have to admit, it is my favorite from the collection. If you are a wild and crazy gal, Dior Victoire is your late summer, early fall color. It is a dark version of fuchsia with red undertones.

Something to note: if you work in a conservative environment, or you have a dress code, Dior Grace and Dior Desir should suit you well. In fact, these colors will be better for a work environment with dress code restrictions than the upcoming fall collection. This might mean the pre-fall 2021 nail polish collection from Dior will be your fall hues. They are fabulous and perfect for fall; yet they transcend season, so you can wear them now, and into next year. Go ahead, use up that bottle until the last drop!

Now, without further ado, here are the three nail polish colors from the Dior nail polish pre-fall 2021 collection!

Dior nail polish pre-fall 2021 | Dior Grace

dior grace nail polish pre-fall 2021

Dior Grace nail polish is close to a dark rose hue. This polish mixes red, pink, and dark beige. It’s very pretty, and it’s the color I am wearing right now as I type this article. I would say this is the most conventional of the three colors, and the ideal choice for a work environment. Grace by Dior is also the easiest of the three hues to wear with any color palette. You will not find this one clashing with any of your summer or fall clothing. It’s a fabulous alternative to a neutral, and it acts like one too! Love that!

Dior nail polish pre-fall 2021 | Dior Desir

dior desir nail polish pre-fall 2021

Oh, I love this one too. Dior Desir nail polish is more of a pinkish-red nail polish. It is bold, yet still offers a classic and timeless vibe. Desir by Dior is also an easy color to wear with your summer and fall color palette. I feel like it has more of a fall vibe than Grace; yet can still work in late summer, and the upcoming winter season.

Dior nail polish pre-fall 2021 | Dior Victoire

dior victoire nail polish pre-fall 2021

Are you bold? Dior Victoire nail polish is the color for you! This is a dark fuchsia which is a great fall and winter hue. The darker composition allows it to be worn in the cooler months, yet it still has enough of a bright pink-red tone to offer a side of wild fun. This is definitely the notice-me color from the collection. Love!

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So what do you think? Do you love these colors too? Which one is your favorite?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

summer 2021 hottest IT bags

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: convertible mini bag (IT bag under $300) / sparkling summer nail polish: brown, golden / 50th anniversary sunglasses (hot style this summer) / mini cross body pouch (IT bag under $500) / chain pouch (hot designer IT bag) / black ’90’s style hobo (hot IT bag) / grey satchel (best seller!) / straw tote (IT bag under $500) / summer eyelet skin in black (under $100) /

Welcome to the BAF Weekly IT List! Or should I say, the weekly handbag IT list? It seems as if this has been the week of the handbag. All of the best IT bags of 2021 had a moment this week.

There was a popular IT bag for any activity this week as you all loved retro ’90’s style bags, pouches, practical satchels, and beach-ready straw totes. If you didn’t already stock your handbag wardrobe, what are you waiting for? Now is the time! Especially since this cute little straw tote is selling fast, and out of stock at several retailers. It can currently be found in stock online here.

Do you love this breezy eyelet skirt for summer? I do too. It’s my go-to summer skirt, and perfect for warm days. Love that it’s under $100 too. It looks fabulous with all of these IT bags!

Did you see Sunglass Hut’s 50th anniversary collection? You can see me in my favorite pair in my post from Monday. I love all the fabulous styles Sunglass Hut brought back as limited edition sunglasses to celebrate this iconic anniversary. You can check out the collection at SunglassHut.com. Which style is your favorite?

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What are you loving for summer right now?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy