Girls Night Out outfit

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Pictured: Earrings: Kendra Scott / Sunglasses: Chanel / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Rosa / Top: Lush / Bracelets: Kendra Scott (old, also love this one) / Rings: Kendra Scott (old, also love this one) / Handbag: Chloe / Nail Polish: Chanel Mariniere / Jeans: Gap (sold out, similar here)  / Shoes: Valentino (old, similar here)

Last weekend, I had a fun and fabulous Girl’s Night Out with my friend Rita. It had been a really busy week with my children’s activities, as well as my own, so an evening out was exactly what I needed. The busy week meant I did not have a chance to think about my Girls Night Out outfit! The horror!

I didn’t have a chance to hit the gym that week, so I was feeling a little larger than usual. I decided I needed to wear something which made me feel thin; and since I was tired from the week, I also wanted to feel comfortable. This meant I needed to reach for my current go-to Girls Night Out outfit.

An all-black, casual outfit is always perfect for heading out with the girls. I love how comfortable these jeans are, and this top is turning out to be my favorite black top of the season. It looks great during the day, and at night! I also love how it look with cut-offs; this top will get a lot of wear this summer too! Love that!

Rita and I met at a chic restaurant in Los Gatos named “Verge.” The food was fabulous, the atmosphere was chic, and everyone who worked there was extremely friendly and nice. It was a great dining experience all around. I highly recommend Verge for a Girls Night Out, or a dinner out with your significant other. I cannot wait to go back for dinner again! Yum!

After dinner, we enjoyed walking through downtown Los Gatos, and chatting it up! It was the perfect Girls Night Out after a super busy week. This Girls Night Out outfit turned out to be ideal for the evening. It was comfortable, simple, and my shoes were easy to walk in. Love that!

What is your favorite go-to Girls Night Out outfit right now?

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO

Cathy

Talaria flats

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Pictured: Travel flats: c/o Talaria flats

How many times have you worn heels all night long, only to dread the walk back to the car? Have you ever been out somewhere, and the strap on your shoe breaks? How many times have you met your BBF wearing your favorite pair of killer heels, only to find her wearing flats, and up for a walk? I bet you answered yes, yes, a thousand times yes to all of these questions!

The first time I went to New York Fashion Week, I killed my feet! I tried to wear high heels all day long. I had no idea fashion week involved standing in lines, walking-sometimes running, to catch a cab (this was before Uber), and walking; lots and lots of walking. I envied my smart friend Rita who would quickly slip off her killer heels for a pair of black fold-up flats hidden inside her handbag. Why wasn’t I aware of this trick?!

“Cathy,” she told me, “You have to carry flats with you for fashion week; or any time you are in New York. This is a walking city.” She was right! For the next few fashion weeks, I tried to carry flats in my bag, or wear flats during the day which did not really look right with my carefully put together ensemble. None of these options really worked. The flats I tried to stuff in my bag did not fold up, so they took up all the space. Where would I put my wallet? Better yet, where could I find a fabulous pair of fold-up flats like Rita’s?

I was thrilled when I found out about Talaria flats. They were exactly the fold-up flats of my dreams! They arrived in a cute little bag which fits nicely inside my go-to handbag for fashion week. I can still fit my wallet, iPhone, and camera inside my purse; even with the Talaria flats folded up inside. Love that!

Of course, my sparkling Talaria flats are perfect for many more occasions than fashion week. They are perfect for evenings out on the town when my sky-high heels start to pinch. They are also perfect to keep in the trunk of my car, just in case. Sometimes a heel can break (like last year when my 4″ heel snapped off my shoe while I was walking at church-embarrassing!), or a strap can snap off, rendering an otherwise fabulous pair of shoes useless. By having Talaria flats stored in my trunk, or tucked neatly inside my handbag, I am prepared for the worst shoe disaster!

I cannot wait to bring my new Talaria flats with me to New York Fashion Week next September. I am also looking forward to keeping them close-by when I am wearing my favorite high heels. Comfort is key; and being prepared is everything. 😉

You can find your own fabulous pair of Talaria flats online at TalariaFlats.com.

MAC Moonday nail polish for summer 2016

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Pictured: MAC Moonday nail polish for summer 2016

MAC Moonday nail polish is a sleek, ethereal color from MAC’s summer beauty collection. This sparkling, sheer white nail polish is clean, sleek, and easy to wear everyday. Love that!

I had never tried MAC nail polish before. When I was browsing the nail polishes coming in for the summer season, Moonday by MAC instantly caught my eye. I am always weary of trying new nail polish brands; I never know if they will be chip resistant, or if the color will paint on evenly. Since the color was so captivating in the bottle, I decided it was worth trying out MAC’s summer 2016 nail polish. I am so glad I did!

MAC Moonday nail polish glided on smoothly. The color was even on the first coat; making the second coat more of a coat for color saturation purposes rather than filling in the blanks. I love how perfectly even the polish sets and dries.

The brush is just the right size. It was incredibly easy to use, and kept the mess down to a minimum. The small handle is easy to hold, making polishing a breeze. Love that!

I tested out MAC Moonday nail polish with one base coat, two coats of color, and one top coat. It is extremely chip resistant. I was able to wear the polish for a full week before needing to remove it due to nail growth. I was thrilled!

Moonday by MAC is a really easy nail polish color to wear on a daily basis. Since it is a sparkling neutral, it matches everything! It is the ideal color to wear on toes during the summer 2016 season since it will not clash with any open toe shoes or sandals. It will also enhance a tan. This is how I plan to wear it this summer. Love that!

I am really happy with MAC’s nail polish, so I am looking forward to seeing what colors they come up with next season. Have you tried MAC nail polish before? If so, what were your thoughts?

MAC Moonday nail polish for summer 2016 can be found online here, and here.