Five spring jackets we all need now

Spring 2018 is here, and since spring is a transition between winter and summer, it often serves up differing temperatures. One day will be eighty degrees, and we find ourselves wearing shorts, while other days the temperatures will dip into the low fifties, and we find ourselves reaching for a jacket.

Although we find ourselves needing something to keep us warm in the spring months, a winter coat is just too heavy and will make us hot! The perfect spring outerwear it a lightweight jacket or kimono. Spring outerwear is great for completing an outfit and dressing up a simple tee and jeans look. Without further ado, here are a few spring outerwear ideas to keep you warm when temperatures dip.

Spring 2018 outerwear: leather jackets

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Leather jackets are the most classic form of outerwear for the spring season. Look for moto styles, and waterfall silhouettes.

Spring 2018 outerwear: kimonos

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A kimono is an instant outfit enhancer. Throw one over a tee shirt and you have a fabulous outfit! They work well with jeans, shorts, and skirts!

Spring 2018 outerwear: military jackets

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Military jackets and camo jackets are also a spring stand-by. This classic style is ideal with denim; but can also be thrown over other casual looks. This is something to invest in for many spring seasons to come!

Spring 2018 outerwear: menswear blazers

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The menswear look is hot right now, so a menswear inspired blazer is a fabulous way to keep warm on chilly spring days. They look tailored and pull together any look.

Spring 2018 outerwear: denim jackets

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This is a tried and true spring staple, if you don’t already own one from years ago; you need one now! Denim jackets match everything and are the perfect weight for cool spring weather. They transcend all seasons.

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What is your favorite way to cover-up when spring temperatures dip down?

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XOXO

Cathy

What’s new in my April beauty bag

from top left: lip glosses c/o Urban Decay / eye shadow palette c/o Urban Decay / lipsticks c/o L’Oreal Paris / rose gold hair clip /

Happy April! Now that spring is here, it is time to move into a spring color palette. I wear the same cocoa eye liner all year long, but I like to switch up my eye shadow and lipsticks as the seasons change. I love these new lip glosses from Urban Decay, and these new sheer lipsticks from L’Oreal Paris are perfect for the warmer weather. They are offered in fabulous colors, and moisturize my lips. Love that!

I love lipstick hues in shades of pink and purple. These pink and purple shades from Urban Decay and L’Oreal Paris are perfect for the spring! They are vivid enough to be seen, and light enough to blend with spring 2018’s color palette. Love!

When it comes to eye shadows, I tend to stick with neutrals. I love this eye shadow palette from Urban Decay. It has a wide range of neutral colors which can take me from day to night. The three light shades are my favorite; and are my go-to colors daily!

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What are your favorite spring eye shadow colors and lipstick hues? Do you switch up your eye liner, or stick to one color no matter the season?

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XOXO

Cathy

Danse Lente Johnny handbag review

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pictured: Danse Lente Johnny in black / pictured below with bag: lipstick / phone case /

The Danse Lente Johnny handbag is so cute! I started to see this bag on the street back in September when I went to fashion week. Many of them are two-tone, and the two-tone bags are the ones I saw the most often on the street. I loved the silhouette and design of the bag when I saw others wearing it, but wasn’t sure sure which color to get it in!

For the spring 2018 season, Danse Lente started showing this mini Johnny in black. I love classic black bags, and since I couldn’t decide on a two-tone version, I decided to go with a solid black one. I’m so happy I did! As you know, black bags are easy to wear; and they transcend season. This Danse Lente Johnny handbag has turned out to be easy to wear daily, without worrying about color. Love that!

I wanted an easy to wear, everyday bag, with an unique look. The Danse Lente Johnny fit the bill! Since it looked bucket style, I assumed the bag would be one open bucket; that is not the case. Take a look at the photo below-

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The interior of the Danse Lente Johnny handbags offers a zipper pocket which has ample room for lipstick and keys. It is a little bit difficult to get to, which is the main drawback of the bag’s interior. I only slip my lipstick inside of it, I throw my keys into the main compartment because it’s easier to reach them in the main compartment then in the zipper pocket.

On the sides of the bag, there are two flaps which don’t actually flap up. They stay horizontal and keep everything in your bag if it spills upside-down. They also offer good security if you take public transportation, or are in a large crowd where pickpockets are a concern. This is something I love about the bag.

There are two snaps in the entry to the bag. The main one, and then a second snap which connects the two side flaps. I don’t use the second snap; I find it unnecessary. I only use the top one, which is magnetic.

The interior of the Danse Lente Johnny mini bag is actually quite roomy. I can fit my wallet, sunglasses, keys, lipstick, and phone inside without a problem. There is still some room for other small items I might want to throw in my bag.

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The Danse Lente Johnny bag is made from structured leather. Although the flaps are stiff at first, I noticed after wearing the bag three times, they started to soften, making it easier to get in and out of the bag. I have grown to love the side flaps since they make the bag really secure; I don’t have to worry about pickpockets when I am in the city.

On the exterior of the bag, the fun hardware offers an alternative way to wear the bag. The wide piece of leather attached to the hardware actually folds up, allowing for the bag to be carried like a top handle tote. I tried to carry it this way ont he first day I wore the bag, but found the shoulder strap is much easier and more comfortable to wear. I like being hands-free with the shoulder strap. It is also long enough to wear cross body if need be. At the top of this post, you can see the two ways the strap can be configured.

All in all, I love this bag! It is a good size for days when I don’t need to carry extra items such as water bottles or cold-weather gloves. The flaps on the sides of the opening provide nice security, and the style is really unique and fun. Love that!

The best part about this bag is the price! Not only is it currently an IT bag, it is priced well under $500! LOVE!!! How often can you find an IT bag under $500! Not too often.

You can find this Danse Lente Johnny handbag online here.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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