Falling into winter in ruffles

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wearing: silver disc earrings c/o Chico’s / fall sunglasses / lipstick / black layering tee c/o Chico’s (avl in several colors!) / burgundy ruffle cardigan sweater c/o Chico’s / third tier of convertible silver necklace (sold out, also love this one) / nail polish / silver and blue bold ring c/o Chico’s / black handbag / grey bootcut jeans c/o Chico’s (I’m 5’4″ for reference) / boots /

I love a good fall into winter outfit. The weather here in the San Francisco Bay Area has been swinging from low 80’s to low 70’s, with mornings and evenings dipping into the 50’s. This means we have to wear layers, or we will either freeze to death, or melt like the witch from the “Wizard of Oz!”

Chicos’ is one of my favorite shops for finding great layering pieces. I always love their layering tee’s, convertible jewelry, and outerwear. This short sleeve, ruffle sweater is fabulous for the weather right now. It keeps me cozy in 50 degree weather, and I can still keep it on during the day when the temperatures soar into the 70’s. It can be paired with a short sleeve tee, a 3/4 sleeve tee, or something heavier. I have been wearing it with a 3/4 sleeve tee or long sleeve tee. When winter hits, a turtleneck, or thin sweater will be fabulous underneath it. It’s a great fall into winter piece!

These jeans are super comfy too. They fit great in the waist and hips. I’m short, and sometimes I opt for petite lengths in my jeans. This pair is regular length. These jeans are great if I wear high boots or heels. I could probably use another inch on my boots for the jeans to hang properly. Mmmm, adding that to my shopping list! I wish I was just an inch taller, everything would fit better! Haha, do you ever feel that way?

If you read my post last Friday, you know I invested in a new laptop. I can’t even begin to tell you how luxurious it feels to be able to type freely on my new laptop. A keyboard is something to not take for granted! I’m working on a review of this laptop for you, so stay tuned for that before the holidays. I know it would make a great gift!

Speaking of gifts, Chico’s is currently offering their jewelry for buy one, get one half off. I’m not sure how long the promo will be in effect, so hurry over there now and grab some gifts for the holidays-and for yourself! I love their convertible necklaces, I can’t tell you how fabulous they are! It’s like nine necklaces in one. I’m always switching mine up. I own two of them!

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Are you thinking of gift shopping yet? Or is it just me and my early bird mentality?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*thank you to Chico’s for partnering on this post. all thoughts and opinions are my own

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Londontown Gel Genius base coat and top coat review

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pictured: base coat and top coat c/o Londontown; Londontown Gel Genius Top Coat / Londontown Gel Genius Base Coat /

One of the reasons I love Londontown is that their nail products are 9-free. They don’t contain harmful chemicals or ingredients. You can always relax knowing their products are safe to use, and won’t harm you. I let my daughters use their nail products too, knowing how safe they are to use!

This is why I am so excited about the Londontown Gel Genius collection! This suite of a base coat and top coat are the perfect pieces to the puzzle of the ideal manicure. They create a safe and strong base coat, while topping off the color with a strong gel that is long lasting, shiny, and safe to use. Love that!

Londontown Gel Genius Base Coat review

londontown gel genius base coat review

I love a strong, protective base coat! The Londontown Gel Genius Base Coat is strong and protects my nails from discoloration due to nail polish color dyes. Since Londontown is 9-free, I can rest assured that this base coat will not allow anything gross or harmful to seep into my nail bed, and thus seep into my bloodstream. It’s always important to have a safe base coat-no matter what type of nail polish you use!

Make sure your base coat is free of harmful chemicals and toxins. Londontown’s Gel Genius base coat is just that; free from harmful chemicals and the ideal, safe base for your manicure! If you can only get one thing from the Gel Genius collection, this Gel Genius base coat by Londontown is the must-have!

Londontown Gel Genius Top Coat review

londontown gel genius top coat review

The Londontown Gel Genius Top Coat is a high-gloss top coat which extends the life of your manicure. It has a strong, gel durability which makes your manicure last a long, long time. Londontown’s Gel Genius Top Coat doesn’t require any soaking; it has a quick dry formula. Love that!

One of my favorite things about Londontown nail polishes, is that they are vegan, gluten free, cruelty-free, and paraben free. Love!

Londontown Gel Genius manicure

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This is my complete manicure using Londotown Gel Genius Base Coat, Londontown Skylight Reflect nail polish, and Londontown Gel Genius Top Coat. I love the strong protection from the Gel Genius collection, and this color is fabulous for the fall and winter seasons!

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*brought to you by Londontown, all thoughts and opinions are my own

10 fall must-have’s under $100

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10 fall must-have’s under $100: stripe blouse / bootcut jeans / bold gold earrings / (original outfit post here) / floral dress pictured below /

As the end of the fall shopping season winds down, and holiday gifts start filling stores, those of us who are still waiting for fall weather to happen, still need to shop! Of course, at this time of year we want to try and save as much money as possible for the upcoming holiday season. It isn’t just gifts we need to save up for, we need to buy extra food to feed guests, we need outfits for holiday parties, and we need to decorate our homes! Um, where is that money tree I ordered? I need to grow some $20 bills on it for the holidays! Ugh, but I digress. . .

In order to make the holiday season a bit easier on our bank accounts, it is nice to know we can find 10 fall must-have’s under $100. These must-have’s can easily be mixed with our current wardrobes; and they can be worn together for a whole new fall look! Love that!

Without further ado, here are 10 fall must-have’s under $100 we can all wear now.

  1. Black Cardigan: This black cardigan sweater is lightweight, yet still heavy enough to block the morning fog and keep us cozy in the fall season. It can also be layered with a tee on warm days, or a turtleneck on cool days. You will find yourself grabbing it almost everyday-I know I do! You can find this black cardigan online here, and my outfit post wearing it here.
  2. Fabulous Rain Boots: These rain boots are to-die-for and they priced sooooo far under $100 you will have money left for fancy holiday food to serve to your guests. Plus, you can wear them with boot-cut jeans. Love!
  3. Sparkle Earrings: Faux baubles are back! This is the beginning of the faux bauble trend, so it is great time to be an early adopter of this trend! With $100, you can buy four or five pairs! These earrings are great because you can rock them for fall, the holidays, New Years Eve, and well into spring. This is a great trend to hop on! Sparkle and shine!
  4. Statement Ring: This statement ring is priced under $30 and will show off your fabulous style this fall season. Since the fall season includes long sleeves, bracelets are hidden; so a statement ring is a must! You can grab one for yourself online here; and maybe snap up a second as a gift for the holiday season. It’s that good!
  5. Long Sleeve Layering Tee: We all need a long sleeve layering tee as temperatures start to drop. This one is made from extremely high quality fabric which can be washed over, and over, and over, without shrinking or pilling. I am addicted to mine! The price is right, so you can grab more than one and still stay under $100. Love that!
  6. Statement Earrings: Large, bold earrings are huge this season. If faux baubles aren’t your thing, this pair of lightweight and fabulous earrings will rock your world this fall. You can find them online here.
  7. Sweater Wrap: Temperatures in the fall season still hit the 80’s, so sometimes we don’t need a full a cardigan or sweater; a cute wrap will do just fine. This one is my go-to on warmer days when I want to look fall-ish, but it’s 80 degrees outside. Love it!
  8. Stripe Blouse: Stripes are a HUGE trend this season, so why not rock this trend in a blouse you can pair with jeans, black pants, or a pencil skirt you already own! You can see it at the top of this post. It’s my go-to when I want to look dressy casual. Love it!
  9. Floral Dress: This floral dress is priced under $100 and comes in two color choices. It’s flattering, comfortable, and affordable! When the weather cools down, you can pair it with a moto jacket-and you’re set!
  10. Bootcut Jeans: Gone are the days of torn denim. It’s so over. Jeans this season are cropped, wide-leg, classic fit, skinny, or bootcut. Rock the 70’s vibe with this sleek pair of bootcut jeans priced well under $100. They are my go-to jeans this season!

Everything mentioned above is not only priced under $100, I own it all! I always recommend products I use and love; so you can rest assured the money you save on these items, is also money well spent!

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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