Climbing rocks and keeping cozy

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Wearing: bold green earrings (on major sale!) / MAC Lipstick / blue and navy scarf / faux fur striped jacket (on major sale!) / Chloe Kurtis / black long sleeve tee / gold sculptured ring / Diorific Golden nail polish / black flare jeans (old, similar here) / cozy heeled booties (on major sale!)

Earlier in the month, we took a mini family vacation to the Lake Tahoe area. It was our first foray of the season into winter temperatures which felt crisp, cool, and fun! Despite the lack of snow to play in, we did find some ways to enjoy the outdoors, sans powder.

We decided to have a fun outside play day! Despite the 40 degree temps, we spent time at King’s Beach on Lake Tahoe. We took a walk along the beach, enjoyed the view from the pier, and then found some rocks to play on. A pile of rocks, plus my kids, equaled an hour of fun! My husband and I even joined in and climbed the rocks. It is amazing how a few boulders can create a fun time.

We took these pictures throughout the day as we enjoyed King’s Beach, followed by lunch at Jake’s on the Beach. After lunch we rested at the cabin and then headed to downtown Truckee where we walked around. The kids found an outdoor, giant chess set where my son and middle daughter engaged in a fierce game of chess. When my son’s Queen was compromised, the game got really tense and we had to speed the kids up! You know how siblings can get in times of competition! Yikes! Sooooo. . .on that note, we headed over to Jax Truckee Diner where I enjoyed lobster and crab macaroni and cheese (oh yes, it was fabulous and worth every calorie!). All of us enjoyed our food, it was a fun night!

This warm and cozy, faux fur jacket was perfect throughout the day. It was really comfortable to wear, and kept me warm. It was also easy to climb rocks in! Imagine that! haha If you are looking for a fun and cozy jacket this winter season, definitely check it out, on sale, online here.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

faux fur winter jacket


Essie Ready to Boa nail polish for the winter

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Pictured: c/o Essie Ready to Boa nail polish from the winter collection

Essie Ready to Boa nail polish is the prettiest burgundy hue I have ever seen! There is a slight sparkle in the polish, and the color is not too light, and not too dark; it is pure perfection! I need to fling a boa over my shoulder, and I need to display the “Ole!” emoticon to fully convey how fabulous this color is!

I tend to shy away from red nail polish colors, but this burgundy hue is so pretty; I want to wear it forever! It is so festive and perfect for the holiday season; plus it is a classic, wintry color which is great for the entire cold weather season. Love!

Ready to Boa by Essie is from Essie’s winter collection which consists of six colors perfect for the season. Essie Ready to Boa nail polish is a great, classic hue which can be worn right now, as well as next year during the fall and winter seasons. It is a great nail polish wardrobe staple. Love that!

For testing purposes, I wore Essie Ready to Boa nail polish with one base coat, and two coats of color. I did not use a top coat. The polish lasted a full week with one chip on my right hand; I think the chip happened when I was cleaning the kitchen without wearing my gloves. It was a small chip, so it didn’t bother me.

Essie Ready to Boa is a beautiful burgundy nail polish. You can find it online here. If you have a nail polish fan on your holiday shopping list, check out this cute box set of Essie’s winter collection online here.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy


Best fall sales and deals 2016

The fall sales are in full swing! In between holiday shopping, I thought you might be interested in a few of my favorite things which happen to be on sale right now! Here they are!

kenzo striped sweater dress

My favorite, cozy sweater dress is on major sale, online here!

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laceup winter boots

My favorite cozy and warm booties of the season! I wear these several times per week. They are warm, soft, cozy, and easy to walk in. LOVE them! You can snap them up on major sale here.

fall fringe booties

My fun, fringe booties which are also super comfortable, are on major sale in black online here, and pale beige online here. My caramel color is sold out, but the black and pale beige are classic hues and great deals!

casual fall outfit idea

This striped top is one of my favorite ways to make a casual look put-together and dressed up! It happens to be on major sale right now! You can find it online here.

bare traps booties

These comfortable and warm booties are on major sale! They are easy to wear all day long and keep my feet warm. I love them ! You can find them online here.

understated ruffle blouse

My favorite way to ruffle trend is this blouse! You can find it in pink on major sale online here.

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In addition to some of my favorite items being on sale, there are some serious bargains to be had out there right now! Below are my favorite stores to shop online for holiday gifts, and to find great deals right now! I hope you find the same great deals I have been finding at these shops! Happy Cyber Monday sale shopping!

Amazon: daily deals, click here for special sales, deals and offers.

Banana Republic:  50% off everything! shop online here

Barneys: Save up to 40% off sitewide. Shop online here.

Bergdorf Goodman40% off sitewide, shop online here

Cynthia Rowley: Save 30% off with coupon code CR30 on 11/28. Click here to shop.

Daniel Wellington: Complimentary watch strap with the purchase of a watch and free shipping through 11/28. Use coupon code BAYAREA to save 15% off your order throughout November and December! Click here to shop.

Gap: 50% off everything! Coupon code CYBMON click here to shop

Kendra Scott: 20% of everything with code SALE20 now through 11/28 click here to shop

Macy’s: Save 20% off plus free shipping with purchase of $50+ with coupon code CYBER Click here to shop

Moda OperandiSale items up to 65% off with code EXTRA30, now through 11/28, click here to shop

Neiman Marcus: Up to 40% off designer sale items. Click here to shop.

Net-a-PorterUp to 50% off sale items. Click here to shop.

NordstromTake an extra 20% off selected sale items, now through 11/28 Click here to shop

Rebecca MinkoffSave 25% off your order of $100+ click here to shop.

Romwe: Buy one get one 90% off. Click here to shop.

Saks Fifth Avenue: Save up to 40% off the designer sale. Click here to shop

ShopbopSpend $200+, get 15% off; Spend $500+, get 20% off; Spend $800+, get 25% off with coupon code GOBIG16, dates: now through 11/28 Click here to shop

SheInSave 40% off with purchase of $55+ with coupon code VC40, and save 45% off your purchase of $105+ with coupon code VC45. Click here to shop.

TopShop: Up to 50% off select items. now through 11/28. Click here to shop

Tory BurchSave 30% off your purchase of $250+ with coupon code THANKS. Click here to shop

UltaGreat door buster deals on beauty gifts and necessities! Click here to check them out. The 72 piece beauty case above is a rock bottom $14.99 online here.

Recap of my favorite must-haves the fall sales and deals: