spring 2026

Classic navy shirt dress

 in General Fashion  tagged outfits / spring 2026 / winter 2026 by

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

 in General Fashion / Handbags / Trends  tagged cruise 2026 / fall 2026 / spring 2026 / summer 2026 / winter 2026 by

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

Chanel nail polish Rouge Noir review

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Chanel nail polish spring 2026 Rouge Noir collection: Chanel Moderniste / Chanel Rouge Noir / Chanel Performer /

The spring 2026 Chanel nail polish collection is here, and it’s fabulous. Love! The collection has a “Rouge Noir” theme and is named the “Rouge Noir Collection.” The packaging has rouge noir on the side of the boxes and there is a deep, vampy red hue on the packaging of the various makeup pieces. At the bottom of this post, you can see the rouge noir logo on the three nail polish hues from the collection.

For the spring season, Chanel has given us an edgy grey, a bold and bright pink, and also a classic, vampy red. You might remember the original Chanel Rouge Noir nail polish from the fall 2017 collection. This is the same color in updated packaging. There is something for everyone in this nail polish collection for spring 2026.

If you like timeless yet vampy nails, Chanel Rouge Noir nail polish is the hue for you. For the office, the edgy yet Chanel Moderniste will do. When it comes to “notice-me” nails, Chanel Performer nail polish will steal the show.

So, without further ado, here are the three nail polish colors for spring 2026 from Chanel’s first spring collection of the year, Rouge Noir.

Chanel nail polish spring 2026 | Chanel Rouge Noir

Chanel nail polish spring 2026 | Chanel Performer

Chanel nail polish 2026 | Chanel Moderniste

Aren’t they fabulous? Which nail polish for spring 2026 is your favorite? My favorite hue is Chanel Moderniste nail polish. It’s fresh, understated, yet edgy; all in one! Love that!

Shop the Chanel spring 2026 nail polish collection online:

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy