spring 2018

Winter into Spring Casual Friday

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wearing: purple and gold earrings / lipstick / black twist tee / gold-tone layered necklace c/o BaubleBar / violet nail polish / grey leather jacket / Gucci bag / charcoal jeans / silver mules (old, also love this pair under $100)

Happy Friday! So I can’t seem to stop wearing these comfortable jeans, and this fun tee with a twist! They are my two favorite, casual clothing items for spring. It’s so easy to create different outfits with them just by changing my jacket and shoes.

These flat silver slides have been a favorite of mine since last fall. They are so comfy, and they add some fun to an everyday look. As the weather gets a little bit warmer, this leather jacket is turning into a go-to item for me too.

My cute little nine-year-old son took these photos. He did a pretty good job! Some of them were tilted, and I had to straighten them in Photoshop, but other then that, they turned out pretty good! Now I have two kids who think taking photos is fun! Yay!

Do you have a go-to outfit this season you find yourself reaching for multiple times per week?

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XOXO

Cathy

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Chanel Violet Piquant nail polish review for spring 2018

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pictured: Chanel Violet Piquant nail polish for the spring 2018 season

Chanel Violet Piquant nail polish is a late spring release from Chanel for the warm weather season. Often referred to as “Act II” from Chanel, four new nail polish colors have been released for spring 2018; and this is my favorite color from the bunch!

As you know, purple or “Ultra Violet” is the color of 2018. So, to see Chanel release a fabulous violet version of their own for spring has me spinning with delight! I love purple; and I love Chanel nail polish, so this is the dream nail color of the century for me! Love!

Chanel Violet Piquant nail polish is a dark, violet hue which could easily be mistaken for a fall nail color. If you want to rock the color of the year on your nails for the duration of 2018, this is the color to wear! It is dark, almost-vampy, and a beautiful violet hue.

I tested out Chanel Violet Piquant with one base coat, and two coats of colors. I did not use a top coat. As with most Chanel nail polishes, it is long lasting and offers beautiful color saturation. Since the polish is dark, the second coat needs to be carefully applied in order to prevent streaking. I did need to do a third coat on two nails which were not covered enough. Even with three coats, those two nails did not bumble or look thick. It looks just as chic with three coats as with two. Love this polish!

You can find Chanel Violet Piquant nail polish for spring 2018 online here. To see the main spring 2018 nail polish collection from Chanel, check out my review here.

What do you think of Chanel Violet Piquant nail polish for the spring 2018 season? Is this a color you would like to wear for the entire year as a nod to :Ultra Violet?”

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XOXO

Cathy

Easy breezy spring outfit

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wearing: bold white earrings / black twist tee / lipstick / black pinstripe blazer / black trouser jeans / Gucci bag / blue spring nail polish / black mules /

There is something about this wall! If you have been following along for a few years, you may have noticed I photograph in front of this wall quite a bit. In fact, if you follow other Bay Area bloggers, you may have seen them in front of this wall too!

Sometimes I try to avoid the wall, because I feel like it has gotten a little over-done. But, when I spent the afternoon on Santana Row the other day with my family, this was one of the few spots without crowds of people; plus the light was perfect. So, what can I say? I guess I am “just another brick in the wall.” . . .;-)

That being said, I do like this wall. It is quite pretty! So, I guess it is fitting to be the background for my current go-to spring outfit! Jeans and a tee are always perfect for a casual go-to look during the spring months. The addition of this spring blazer, last seen at fashion week, makes an otherwise basic outfit look on-trend and chic. Love blazers!!

What is your current go-to look for spring? Are you jumping on the menswear trend too?

In case you are wondering where “The Wall” is located, it is behind Anthropologie at Santana Row in San Jose. If you visit, definitely take a picture in front of it! It’s a little bit iconic around here 😉

Shop my go-to casual spring look:

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XOXO

Cathy

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