fall 2021

BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: blue v-neck sweater (on major sale) / lipstick / fall nail polish (check out my review) / Gucci sneakers / white puff sleeve tee / classic black satchel / convertible cross body bag (IT bag under $300) / ’90’s style hobo bag /

Fall is in the air! Well, not really, it’s over 90 degrees outside. That being said, we are all starting to think about, and shop for, the fall season! Love!

This year, the fall season brings more than just moderate temperatures. It brings back a feeling of normalcy we didn’t have last year. Fall 2021 is offering our children in-person school with a normal schedule, normal sports schedules, travel, and a normal schedule we did not have the opportunity to enjoy last year. So as we all shop for fall, it’s more than just new clothing or nail polish, it’s a fresh start and a renewed sense of joy. I am here for it!

I love looking ahead to fall events and activities, which means more than just loungewear and jeans. It means a possible dress, flowing skirt, and a renewed anticipation of having fun at traditional fall events. I am looking forward to attending football games, parties, traveling, and more!

As shoppers look towards the same normalcy we do, they are building up their wardrobes with classic IT bags, and IT bags which offer a ’90’s vibe. Nail polish for fall is dark and neutral. Clothing has color, and offers some practicality. More on all these trends in August on the blog!

The best items to invest in early in the season are IT bags, fall nail polish, and a fabulous pair of sneakers for walking and travel. Clothing always seems to be last to hit store shelves, and a lot more is coming! So stay tuned! In the meantime, this lightweight blue sweater is perfect for transitioning from summer into fall, and this puff sleeve top is on trend for both summer and fall. There is an all-white trend coming up this fall season; stay tuned!

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Thanks for stopping by and look forward to upcoming fall coverage in August!

XOXO
Cathy

Chanel nail polish fall 2021 review

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Chanel fall 2021 nail polish

chanel nail polish fall 2021 review

Chanel nail polish fall 2021 collection from left: Chanel Terre Brulee nail polish / Chanel Rouge Brun nail polish / Chanel Brun Fume nail polish / Chanel Beige Cendre nail polish /

The Chanel fall 2021 nail polish collection has arrived! This season, Chanel has created four autumn hues which are right on trend for the fall season; they are dark, yet unexpected versions of otherwise classic nail polish shades. Wow!

There are two nail polish colors from the red family; a dark red named Terre Brulee and a deep burgundy named Rouge Brun. As the name suggests, Rouge Brun has brown undertones. It’s a fabulous color!

If you are more of a putty or neutral nail polish fan, then there are two hues for you! Chanel is offering Brun Fume, which is a grey-ish dark brown, and Beige Cendre which is a light beige-grey. In my opinion, this is a great color to wear now as we transition from summer into fall. I am wearing Chanel Beige Cendre as I type this!

I tested out all four nail polish colors from Chanel with one base coat, and two coats of color. They are all cream polishes, and thankfully, all four colors go on smoothly without streaking. Love that!

So, without further ado, here are the four nail polish colors from Chanel for the fall 2021 season.

Chanel nail polish fall 2021 | Chanel Terre Brulee

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Chanel Terre Brulee is a dark version of a classic red polish. It has a slightly cool undertone, and it is a few shades darker than a classic, medium red. If you love red nail polish, this is your fall hue! It’s the modern version of red. Love!

Chanel nail polish fall 2021 | Chanel Rouge Brun

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I love this color! Chanel Rouge Brun nail polish is a dark burgundy shade with slightly brown undertones. It is a beautiful color which feel fresh, while still offering a classic vibe. When the weather starts to cool down, this will be my hue! Isn’t’ it fabulous? Love!

Chanel nail polish fall 2021 | Chanel Brun Fume

Chanel brun fume nail polish chanel fall 2021 nail polish

Oh I love this version of brown! At first glance, I thought this was a grey nail polish with brown undertones, but it is the opposite. After putting it on my nails, I realized Chanel Brun Fume nail polish is a deep brown hue with grey undertones; think of it as a cold brown. I really love this color and can see myself alternating this polish with Chanel Rouge Brun as the weather cools down during the fall season. This feels like the most unique color of the collection, love it!

Chanel nail polish fall 2021 | Chanel Beige Cendre

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How pretty is this light grey-beige from Chanel?! Chanel Beige Cendre is a feminine version of beige, and it is perfect to wear now as we transition from the summer season into the fall season. Beige Cendre by Chanel is a cool beige with grey undertones, and it’s an easy color to wear. If you want something on trend, yet understated for the office, this is your nail polish color! It is the professional color from the collection. I am wearing it right now! Love!

Chanel fall 2021 beauty | Chanel Powder Blush Ombre

chanel fall 2021 beauty collection powder blush ombre

OK, if you are like me, you are realizing you need makeup! Now that the masks are off, we need to put something on our faces again. For video meetings, I was only doing my eyes and putting on lipstick; no blush or powder! Now that we are back out in the world, without masks, the blush and powder needs to come back! I don’t wear foundation as I am prone to acne. I wear a foundation powder, which is fabulous and offers ideal coverage without clogging my pores. You can find it online here. That being said, the way to instantly update the face, without wearing a ton of makeup, is with blush!

The Chanel fall 2021 beauty collection offers fabulous colors for the fall season which will instantly update your face. I didn’t splurge on the eye shadow quad just yet, but I did grab the powder blush. It is a light and cool color, giving the face an instantly modern, and very 2021, look. Love that!

Shop the Chanel nail polish fall 2021 collection online:

What do you think of the fall 2021 Chanel nail polish collection? Do you love it? Which color is your favorite for fall?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

chanel nail polish fall 2021 review

Dior Rendez Vous nail polish review

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The dark neutrals are here! Fall 2021 nail polish is offering us dark neutrals, and deep shades of red. While this may not be an official hue from the Dior fall 2021 nail polish collection, it is a new shade from Dior which fits right into the fall 2021 nail polish trends we are getting prepared for!

So, the fall nail polish from Dior is allegedly going to be three metallic colors, but Rendez-Vous by Dior has launched at the same time as the fall nail polish collections from other designers hit store shelves. Therefore, let’s call this a precursor to fall, shall we? After all, it matches what other designers are putting out there!

Now you might be asking yourself, if other designers have similar hues in nail polish for fall, why choose Dior Rendez-Vous nail polish? Well, let me tell you, this beautiful grey-brown from Dior is a pretty rendition of the seasons’ neutral nail polish trend, and since it is Dior, it is chip-resistant and long lasting. That is reason enough!

I tested out Dior Rendez-Vous nail polish with one base coat, two coats of color, and one top coat. It’s very strong, and long lasting. Rendez-Vous by Dior is a cream nail polish and it goes on smoothly without streaking, offering a solid color on the nails. Love that!

Shop Dior Rendez-Vous nail polish plus other pre-fall nail polish hues from Dior online:

This is a beautiful nail hue to wear now, and well into the fall season. The colors, which I heard are coming for fall from Dior, will be slightly avant-garde; if I heard correctly! Therefore, if you love Dior and prefer nail polish colors which are more neutral, and also ideal for an office environment, then Rendez-Vous is for you!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy