spring 2026


Blue nail polish for spring

Blue nail polish from left: pale blue nail polish / navy blue nail polish /

Blue is one of the trending colors for 2026, and blue nail polish will be a hot trend for spring 2026. Love!

Chanel will be releasing the spring 2026 beauty collection any day now, and the nail polish will be blue! The color will look similar to past sparkling, medium blue nail polishes released by Chanel. Stay tuned for my review coming very soon!

In the meantime, any shade of blue goes! If you prefer dark or light over medium, these two blue nail polish hues are right for you. Love them!

Which blue nail polish for spring do you prefer?

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for the new spring blue coming up soon!

XOXO

Cathy


Classic navy shirt dress

wearing: gold earrings (old, also love this pair) / turquoise necklace / shirt dress in navy / gold bracelet (old, similar here) / black handbag / winter nail polish / patent block heels (old, also love this pair) /

While the rest of the country was buried in snow, we had some spring weather peek through last weekend. Sorry east coast!

Since the weather was mild, and we were attending an event, I decided to dress for spring, and it was perfect! The temps were in the mid-sixties, and we enjoyed a buffet lunch outside. I didn’t need a wrap, sweater or jacket. Bring on the spring weather!

This shirt dress is not only comfortable, it is the perfect go-to for daytime events and the office. I will definitely be wearing it a lot during the spring and summer seasons. Love!

Since the shirt dress is timeless, this navy version can live on in my wardrobe for many years to come. Love that! If you don’t already own a shirt dress, I highly recommend investing in one. You won’t regret it!

Shop my shirt dress look online:

Are you still enjoying winter, or are you ready for spring weather?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy


Handbag trends 2026

Handbags from top left: chain strap bucket bag / caramel top handle bag / drawstring bag / belted tote / east/west bag / retro IT bag /

Welcome to 2026 and all the new, and continuing, handbag trends! Well, as we move into 2026, there are a few slight tweaks to what’s trending in handbags, but all-in-all, investment bags and the anonymous handbag continue to reign supreme.

The overall handbag in 2026 is anonymous. Logos are out and high quality, timeless style is in. Handbags should have high quality fabrications, clean looks, and no loud logos.

There are several handbag trends continuing from last year into 2026. We are continuing to see east/west bags, belted totes, drawstring bucket bags, hobo bags, timeless shoulder bags, and classic chain strap shoulder bags.

One of the new and emerging trends includes going back 15-20 years to the IT bag era. The Balenciaga City Tote is exploding. If you already own one, pull it out from the back of your closet and rock it now. If you don’t own one, but love the soft, slouchy, moto look, snap one up for your investment collection. In addition, we will see other former IT bags make a resurgence. So, if you own an IT bag from that era, pull it out and wear it. Think lots of pockets, mirror finishes (silver and gold), Fendi bags, and the Chloe Marcie.

What’s new for 2026? In addition to retro IT bags, look for bags in shades of white, pops of color, soft and slouchy drawstring bags, more exaggerated east/west styles, chain details apart from a functional strap, and larger sizes.

Thankfully there isn’t one IT bag, must-have. Those days are over, for now. Handbags under $1000 convey just as much an IT vibe as bags over $3000. So, rock those anonymous handbags and continue to invest in timeless styles you can wear forever. Love that!

Some of my favorite handbags from around the web which are right on trend for 2026:

Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for more in 2026!

XOXO
Cathy