Stripes for fall 2017

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wearing: gold statement earrings / Chanel lipstick / fall stripe blouse / gold-tone bracelet / black leather watch / pale blue nail polish / fall dark rinse girlfriend jeans / red shoulder bag / fall suede booties (so comfy!!)

Stripes fall 2017 is a hot trend which started on the fall 2017 runways and has hit the streets for the upcoming cool weather season. I absolutely love stripes; especially when they are mixed up and going in all different directions. haha That is how they were shown on the runways!!

This stripes blouse for fall 2017 has turned into a great late summer, early fall piece. The fabric is lightweight, so it is easy to wear when the temperatures are in the 70’s. It is supposed to be a one shoulder top, but it appears to have slide up my shoulder when we took these pictures. It still looks cute! I just love this blouse!

I wore this outfit to meet up with my friend Laura from Have-Need-Want at Santana Row on Wednesday evening. It was fun for us both to take a little mommy break and get some adult time to ourselves! Big thanks to our hubbies who fed our kids dinner while we ate out!!

We met at 5pm in order to attend Kendra Scott’s fall collection kick-off party. Oh my! This collection is to-die-for! Watch for an upcoming post all about the fall collection. I really love it!

After the party, Laura and I ate a yummy dinner at Left Bank, and then window shopped around the Row. We did end up splurging a little bit at Sugarfina. So much for trying to lose ten pounds! Haha, those pounds are never going to come off me!

Stay tuned! Next week I will post my recap of the Kendra Scott fall kick-off party and show you all of my favorites from her beautiful new fall collection!

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*photo credit: Laura/Have Need Want

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Fall 2017 wish list

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from top left: antique silver earrings / fall floral dress / black dress / black and white hobo bag / mixed metals bangle set / black suede pumps / block heel combat boots

Fall merchandise is flooding store shelves as we speak. This means I am starting to put together what I would like my fall wardrobe to look like. I always look to the latest handbag trends first when planning my new look for a season.

For fall 2017, the hottest handbag trends are top handle satchels, followed by shoulder bags with 1970s inspiration, hobos, and bags with circles; either they are shaped like a circle or have a circle handle, also referred to as a bracelet bag. I already own a circle bag and I find it isn’t a bag I reach for often. The handbags for fall with bracelet handles seem awfully trendy to me.

While I follow trends when it comes to handbags, I don’t buy into ones which I feel won’t swing back into style sometime soon. The bracelet bags, while beautiful, are not considered classic style; therefore, I am going to skip them and focus on the top handle satchel trend, shoulder bags, and the emerging hobo bag trend. These three styles are classic handbag silhouettes which swing in and out of style frequently enough to justify ownership.

This black and white hobo bag offers a classic, slouchy hobo silhouette while offering a trendy black and white color combo; hot fall trend! I love the style and have placed it at the top of my fall 2017 wish list. I also am looking at this Loewe Puzzle Tote. I have wanted a Puzzle Tote for a few years now, but have never pulled the trigger and bought one. I keep changing my mind about which color to get. I love the fall 2017 version with whip-stitching; this might be the one I splurge on.

Block heels and round toes are so hot for fall! I am looking at this basic pump to get me through the season, and these fabulous combat boots for casual days, and when I am in an edgier mood.

Lately I have been purchasing gold or rose gold jewelry, it is high time I invest some silver! I love these antique silver earrings. Fringe earring, and statement earrings in general, is a hot trend for the fall 2017 season. Also look for statement necklaces making a comeback!

All black, or wearing a lot of black, is a hot trend for fall. This black dress looks like something I would reach for often. It is a little pricier then I would like, but I love it so much I might just splurge! Dark hues, and traditional autumn colors are also hot for fall.

The 1970s continue to be an important decade of influence for fall. I am loving anything which embodies the vibe of that decade. This wrap dress is screaming my name!

Stay tuned! Later this month I will round up the hottest fall 2017 trends to make it from the runways to the streets for the upcoming cool weather season. What are you wishing for this fall season?

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Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix review

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pictured: (product c/o Estee Lauder)  Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix

As you know, I am a huge Estee Lauder fan. So, when they contacted me to see if I would like to check out the new Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix, I jumped at the chance for a sample!

I have been blinking, squinting, laughing, crying, and narrowing my eyes as I throw some shade for the past four decades. With all of these different eye expressions, come movements which cause the skin around my eyes to crinkle, wrinkle, and move. Also, the more expressions we make with our eyes, the more chances we have of getting fine lines and wrinkles. This is what we call aging. Ho-hum. I thought I would never age???

In order to combat the fine lines, stress, and puffiness our eyes encounter on a daily basis, the new Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix is here to save the day. This product claims to repair visible signs of eye aging which includes fine lines, wrinkles, under eye puffiness, and uneven skin tone. It also claims to fortify the thin skin around the eye area which will help to increase density. Lastly, the new Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix claims to hydrate with deep, lasting moisture which lasts for a full twenty-four hours.

Let’s chat about how the new Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix worked on me! I tested it out for three weeks. I figured this would be enough time to see if it works. Although the instructions say to use it above the eyelid, as well as below the eye; I only used it below my eye. I have a deep seeded fear of applying anything other then powder eye shadow or mascara anywhere near my eyelid.

I implemented it into my nighttime skin care routine. So, I used it once per day, at night. Right away on day one I noticed improved moisture around my eye area. This was a good sign!! One day two, I noticed it was helping with my puffy under-eyes. I don’t get puffy eyes everyday, but when the weather is hot or I am not getting enough sleep, I get puffy under-eyes. The new Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix helped to combat that, and keep my under-eyes puff-free. Love that!

It took about two weeks for me notice my fine lines were more difficult to detect. They were not gone, but less visible. That is always a plus! As for uneven skin tone, I don’t have very much, so I couldn’t really be a tester for that claim. I don’t have wrinkles around my eyes yet, just fine lines. So this has been a great product for combating those fine lines; which helps to keep them from turning into full blown wrinkles. Love!

The new Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix is now a must-have for my evening skin care routine. I love how it combats the puffiness I sometimes experience, and I also love how my fine lines are less visible. I recommend adding this to your routine too!

You can find the new Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix online here. Check out my review of Estee Lauder’s other night repair products here.