Spring beauty essentials

Spring 2021 makeup from top left: black mascara / cocoa eye pencil / liquid lipstick / spring nail polish (see review) / foundation powder / concealer / spring lipstick / spring eye quad /

Spring is official this upcoming weekend! If you haven’t already updated your makeup bag, skin care routine, and hair care-it’s time!

Makeup for spring uses bright versions of classic hues, which offer a timeless yet cheery look for the warm weather season. Love that! I’m crushing on this bright and sparkling red nail polish, as well as this bright yet timeless lipstick hue.

Spring skin care

spring skin care routine

Spring skin care from top left: neck cream / face cream / eye cream / anti-aging serum / hand cream / body butter / eau de parfum (ok, not technically skin care but makes skin smell good-so it’s related, right?? haha) (review here)

The spring season is when skin care starts to change. As temperatures warm up, we need to make sure our skin is getting the attention it needs. I love making sure I have spf in my face cream, as well as ensuring I am keeping my skin tone even as the sun starts to give me a base tan.

I also love this body butter to ensure my skin is properly moisturized. Also, this hand cream is fabulous; especially with all the hand washing we do these days!

Spring hair care

spring hair care essentials

Spring hair care from left: conditioner / shampoo / oil treatment / hair dryer /

My hair has been dry and brittle, so I switched up my shampoo! I have been using this shampoo and conditioner for two weeks now, and I already notice a difference. My hair is getting healthier and less brittle. Love that!

Also a huge fan of this oil treatment and hair dryer. If you are going to splurge on anything, this hair dryer is worth every penny. It is so gentle on the hair; yet it does the job quickly! Love it!

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What are you loving for spring?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

elizabeth arden prevage anti aging daily serum

Spring 2021 jewelry trends

spring jewelry trends spring 2021

Spring 2021 jewelry trends from top left: bead gemstone bracelets (only $25 each!) (local jewelry designer) / small hoop earrings (under $50) / pearl drop earrings / statement necklace (under $100) (local jewelry designer!) / statement ring / multi-layer necklace (under $50) /

Now that things are opening up, and we have more places to go, jewelry is starting to be something we are all reaching for more often. Thankfully, spring 2021 is offering us some fun jewelry trends to play with!

The spring season is all about bright and cheery fashion. This includes bold jewelry, and statement making pieces. When I say statement, I don’t mean giant pieces of jewelry, just something unique enough to garner the attention of another fashionista like you.

The top jewelry trends for spring 2021 include:

  • Pearls
  • Bracelet stacks
  • Layered necklaces
  • Statement pendants
  • Statement rings
  • Hoop earrings

Pearls are really hot this spring season. With the fresh white trend, pearls are a natural jewelry trend as they are often soft white! You can complete your all-white look with pearls, or compliment a brightly colored ensemble with pearls. This trend is quite versatile as you can go for classic pearls, or something a little bit more trendy. The only rule with the pearl trend is that your pearls are white; not colored or Tahitian. You can store your Tahitian pearls this season, they will make a comeback soon!

Bracelet stacks are back! Pair your chain bracelets with gemstone bracelets and leather wraps to make the perfect wrist statement! Always remember, three bracelets makes the perfect stack.

Layered necklaces have been a trend for many seasons, so you can continue layering your necklaces as you have been doing. If you haven’t layered yet, what are you waiting for? This is a great way to rock necklaces from your jewelry box which are collecting dust. If you don’t have any, but want to wear the trend, you cans snap up a pre-layered necklace. The pre-layered ones are great because they are less likely to tangle. Love that!

The ’80’s and ’90’s are hot decades in fashion right now, so it is no wonder that hoops are hotter than hot right now! Although considered a classic earring style, hoops are more prominent this season as they seem to just play well with puff sleeves. If you don’t own hoops, invest in a pair this season! There are large hoops, medium hoops, small hoops, twisted hoops, plain hoops; lots of hoops! Pick a pair you love, and rock them throughout 2021.

Lastly, statement pendants, and rings, are hot this year. Look for unique rings, and pendants, which will start a conversation. After all, aren’t we all starved for in-person conversations? This is a great way to get back into being social after the lockdowns! Love that!

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What is your favorite jewlery trend for the spring 2021 season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

spring 2021 street style

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: straw tote bag (IT bag under $500) / spring lipstick / spring nail polish / lightweight spring jacket / spring jeans / running shoes / black slides with sculpted heel / grey satchel /

Are you enjoying spring weather yet? We were earlier last week, and then we had a cold rain storm blow through the Bay Area. Hopefully next week is a little bit warmer. At least we have beautiful blossoms on our trees; which is a very spring thing!

Can I give these running shoes a shout-out? I have been working out in them for three weeks, and now and I am in love! They are super stable and comfortable. The shock absorption is beyond fabulous, and my feet are so happy! I use them for cardio workouts, strength training, walking, and jogging. If you are in the market for a new workout shoe, these running shoes are amazing! They come in a ton of colors too, so if grey isn’t your thing, check them out, you may find a color you like better.

Spring handbags, particularly IT bags, are hot right now! Nail polish and lipstick are also hot spring items right now. If it’s too cold for spring attire where you live, beauty products, shoes, and handbags are a great way to rock spring, and brighten up a grey day. Love that!

SALE ALERT! If you are a Chanel fan like me, then chances are, you are also a Karl Lagerfeld fan! Well, Karl Lagerfeld’s brand has a promotion going on right now at karl.com where if you spend $100+ you can enjoy 20% off your purchase. If you spend $175+ then you can enjoy 25% off your purchase! Love that! All you need is coupon code PARIS and you are all set!

Here are a few of my favorite new arrivals from Karl Lagerfeld’s website:

I love this wrap jacket for spring. It needs ironing from time to time, but it’s worth the effort. The jacket is super flattering, and just the right weight for spring weather. It will also come in handy this summer in the evenings, as well as on foggy late spring, and summer days. Also, ivory and white everything is a hot street trend right now. If white shoes, handbags and belts are a little scary for you, like they are for me, a white jacket is a great way to rock the neutral white trend.

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What are you loving right now?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy