My favorite beauty products from the Insider Sale

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My favorite beauty products from Sephora from top left: Moroccanoil / Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Night Eye Cream / Estee Lauder eyemakeup remover / Laura Mercier foundation powder / Urban Decay eye palette / Estee Lauder foundation / Laura Mercer loose setting powder / Laura Mercier caviar eye pencil (I always wear cocoa) / Bobbi Brown lipstick / Urban Decay lipstick /

The Sephora Beauty Insider sale event is in full swing! This is a great time to pick up beauty products you love on deep discounts; because let’s face it, beauty products never go on sale-at least the good ones!!

The beauty products I am sharing with you today are ones I use all the time. Some have been life-long favorites, while others are new to my beauty bag. Some of these products are part of the Sephora Beauty Insider Sale, and some are not. I didn’t want to share a whole bunch of sale products with you that I don’t use, so instead, I am sharing the products I use which are sold at Sephora. You don’t see a complete skin care, or makeup routine in this post. That’s because some of the products I use aren’t sold at Sephora, and I am not going to recommend random products to you in order to fill in the gaps. You can find my current nail polish here, my skin care routine here, and my go-to blush here.

The products I have been using for over ten years include Moroccanoil, Estee Lauder eye makeup remover (I’ve been using this one since high school!), Laura Mercier Foundation Powder, and the Laura Mercier Caviar eye pencil. The other products have been added to my beauty bag in the last two years; and the eye cream in the last month. These are all incredible products which I cannot live without.

Now onto the details of this sale! If you shop at Sephora, you may already know about their beauty insider program. If you spend a minimum of $350, you become a VIB Level customer. Once you spend $1000, you become a Rouge Member. Rouge members gain access to special discounts, custom make-overs, and invite-only events. VIB members gain access to the sale on August 30, 2018, and can continue to save through September 3, 2018. Rouge members can start saving now! If you aren’t part of the Sephora membership program, you can easily join the Beauty Insider Program online here.

Shop my beauty favorites at Sephora:

What are some of your favorite Sephora products?

Thanks for stopping by, and happy shopping!

XOXO

Cathy

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Fall 2018 handbag trends: saddle bags and top flap satchels

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Fall 2018 handbag trends saddle bags, top flap satchels or lady bags, from top left: striped saddle bag / black lady bag satchel (under $400) / blue and black pattern saddle bag (under $400) / ivory saddle bag / cobalt blue lady bag satchel / red lady bag satchel (I have this bag in black and love it!) /

The lady bag is back; and so is the saddle bag. The top flap satchel, otherwise known as the Lady Bag, is the hottest silhouette in structured bags this fall 2018 season. When it comes to a more casual look, look for the top flap shoulder bag aka the saddle bag.

There are plenty of fall 2018 handbag trends to look forward to this season. While we have logo bags still going in full force, belt bags taking the place of the cross body bag, black bags being the color of the season, and western inspired designs on bags; the classic lady bag and saddle bag are most likely in your closet. This makes them classic enough to invest in while, not worrying about longevity over the years.

Lady bags and saddle bags are classic; this makes them sound investments when it comes to handbag purchases this fall season. A lady bag can be used season after season for dressier occasions and for the office. A saddle bag is a classic, casual stand-by which is always in style.

If you can only buy one bag this fall 2018 season, look for a flap bag. If you plan to use your bag for work, or prefer a structured bag, then the Lady Bag is your bag of the season. If you are more casual and carefree, opt for a saddle bag. When it comes to color, the color of fall 2018 is black; but feel free to grab a color or pattern which speaks to you. Sometimes the best way to spice up a neutral wardrobe is with a colorful handbag!

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What do you think of the top flap handbag trend for the fall 2018 season? Are you a Lady Bag fan, or more a saddle bag kind of girl? Will you be wearing this trend?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Moving into fall with SOMA Style Essentials

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wearing: rose gold hoop earrings / lipstick / soft black jersey wrap c/o SOMA Intimates / black and white pattern maxi dress c/o SOMA Intimates / purple nail polish / black shoulder bag / white split shaft booties /

The weather is finally changing! We have been getting cool fog in the mornings, and warm, yet comfortable, temperatures in the afternoons. This is the perfect scenario for transitioning  my wardrobe from summer into fall. Thankfully SOMA recently launched their Style Essentials clothing line! Love!

My favorite intimates brand now has clothing! If you have been following along for awhile, you may remember how much I love SOMA pajamas. My daughters and I are addicted to their soft, comfy, and extra cute PJ’s. So it is no wonder I instantly fell in love with the SOMA Style Essentials clothing line! It’s just as soft and comfortable as their PJ’s; except that you can wear this clothing in public! Love that!

This comfy maxi dress is just as soft as SOMA’s pajamas, and it is great to wear all day. In the morning I can throw on flip flops and this jersey jacket to drop my kids off at school, run to the supermarket, and attend to any errands I need to get done for the day. When lunch rolls around, I can take off the jacket and throw on wedges for the perfect lunch look. This dress can even take me to a business meeting! Swap out the wedges for block heels and a more tailored jacket or blazer and I can take on the world!

This dress is a great alternative to leggings and an oversize top on days when athleisure or casual-wear is in order. If I am in a legging mood, SOMA also carries comfy leggings, oversize tops, and a variety of comfy and casual dresses. It’s a one-stop-shop!

You can check out the entire SOMA Style Essentials collection online here.

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*sponsored by SOMA Intimates, all thoughts and opinions are my own

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