summer 2021

BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: gemstone bead bracelets (local designer, only $25 each!) / white and gold earrings / spring nail polish, pink, sparkling red / puff sleeve tee (under $50) / small yellow pouch (under $500) / snake buckle belt / wedge espadrilles (under $100) / black espadrilles (under $100) / classic IT bag in black /

Everyone is starting to think about summer! Espadrilles are currently the hottest selling footwear right now as we all are starting to think about warmer weather, and summer vacations! I love this classic pair of wedge espadrilles priced nicely under $100, and this classic pair of black espadrilles; also under $100. Love these for summer! They are so comfortable, and make walking on a sandy beach super easy!

Spring nail polish is a still a hot seller, but did you see the summer nail colors? Neutrals are going to be hot this summer! Check out Chanel’s summer collection, and also Dior’s.

Regular tee’s are not where it’s at this summer. This season, we are going to see a lot of elevated tee’s with ruching, ties, and puff sleeves! Here are a few of my favorite’s currently on the market:

One of my favorite New York designers is having a fabulous sample sale right now; and it’s online! Yay!! You can save up to 75% off styles straight from Rebecca Minkoff’s New York Fashion Week runway. Here are my favorites from the sale. You can also shop it all at RebeccaMinkoff.com.

I own a couple of the items I pointed out, which are part of the sample sale. Here is the skirt, and the black chain top. These are great pieces to have in your wardrobe. The black top is a lightweight sweatshirt and perfect for foggy days with jeans or shorts. This skirt is really easy to dress up or down. Love them both!

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I hope you enjoy the Rebecca Minkoff sample sale! There are some really incredible deals! Have a fabulous weekend!

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XOXO

Cathy

Chanel nail polish summer 2021 review

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged chanel / chanel nail polish / reviews / summer 2021 by

Chanel summer 2021 nail polish review

chanel nail polish summer 2021 review

Chanel nail polish summer 2021 from left: Chanel Glimmer nail polish / Chanel Sunlight nail polish / Chanel Golden Sand nail polish / Chanel Solar nail polish /

Neutrals abound for summer 2021 from the Chanel beauty collection! The Chanel summer beauty collection, “Les Beiges Summer Light,” is focused on neutral hues, which range from pale beige through to shades of brown. The collection includes bronzer, eye shadow, lipstick, and of course, four fabulous shades of nail polish!

The Chanel summer 2021 nail polish collection offers four neutral hues which all include shimmer. I love shimmer nail polish! There is nothing like a sparkling nail; not a glitter nail, just a hint of fabulous sparkle. Love that!

These are four colors which will be easy to wear throughout the summer season, and play well with any summer color palette we all choose to wear. The darker hues will also be perfect for transitioning from summer into fall. Love!

I tested the Chanel nail polish summer 2021 collection with one base coat, and two coats of color; no top coat. All four colors went on smoothly without streaking. As with all of Chanel’s nail polishes, they are chip resistant, and long lasting.

Without further ado, here are the four nail polish hues from the Chanel nail polish summer 2021 collection.

Chanel nail polish summer 2021 | Chanel Glimmer

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Chanel Glimmer nail polish is an extremely pale, pinkish-beige hue with slight sparkle. This is a great color if you are looking for something pale and professional. I could say this is the best hue out of the four colors for a conservative office environment.

Glimmer by Chanel will also be a great color for travel this summer. Since it is pale, if it chips while you are on vacation, you won’t have to worry about the chip or scratch being visible. I also feel like Chanel Glimmer nail polish is perfect for toes. It will play well with any open toe shoe color or sandal. Love that!

Chanel nail polish summer 2021 | Chanel Sunlight

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Chanel Sunlight nail polish is a light and cool, sparkling beige polish. This hue has cool undertones, making it a great color to pair with cooler color palettes this summer such as shades of blue, pink, purple, green, and of course, black! I love this color for warm summer days and beach excursions. It’s so pretty!

Chanel nail polish summer 2021 | Chanel Golden Sand

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Looking for a warm summer nail polish? Chanel Golden Sand nail polish is a warm and sparkling hue. This polish has warm undertones making it ideal for warmer color palettes this summer such as shades of orange, red, yellow, brown, beige, and of course, gold! This is a beautiful neutral nail polish, I plan to wear it often this summer.

Chanel nail polish summer 2021 | Chanel Solar

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This is the ideal brown! Shades of beige, tan, and brown are hot this summer season. This makes Chanel Solar right on trend, and perfect for fitting into the neural apparel and accessories trend. Chanel Solar is my favorite nail polish from the collection, and it has the most noticeable sparkles! Love!

Solar by Chanel is also a great color to wear in late summer, and early fall. I would name it as the best color from the collection for transitioning from the summer season, into autumn. I am already addicted to this hue. Solar works well with both cool and warm color palettes, so it blends with everything in my closet; and I am sure yours too! While you might expect a darker brown for the fall season, and not summer, this is a color hot off the runways for the summer season. So brown is right on trend for summer this year. Love!

There you have it! The four colors from the Chanel nail polish summer 2021 collection. What do you think? Which color from the collection is your favorite?

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XOXO
Cathy

Chanel summer 2021 nail polish review

Best summer sunscreen 2021

 in Beauty / Hair Care  tagged skin care / summer 2021 / sun protection by
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Best summer sunscreen from top left: scalp and hair protection / lip sunscreen / tinted lip sunscreen / Chanel face and neck sunscreen / Colleen Rothschild face and neck sunscreen / Lancome face and neck sunscreen / spray on sunscreen for body / body stick sunscreen for adults / body stick sunscreen for kids and babies /

The summer season is starting; despite the fact that summer hasn’t officially started. The temperatures are rising, and beach traffic on the weekends is here. This means we are spending more time in the sun; and we need to protect our skin!

I am always picky about my sunscreen because I don’t want to look like a ghost, yet I want to make sure the sunscreen is actually protecting me from the various types of UV rays. In addition, different parts of our bodies need different formulas to thoroughly protect our skin. That’s why it is important to have specialized sunscreen for scalp/hair, lips, face, and body.

My family has tested several different brands and types of sunscreen. We love spending time outside in the summer hiking, swimming, camping, and going to the beach. This means we always need to ensure our skin is protected. Since we have tried so many different brands and types of sunscreen, I am sharing my favorites for my family with you!

The sunscreens I have mentioned and linked to in this post are the ones we all use and love. Two of my kids have sensitive skin, and these sunscreens don’t dry out, or irritate, their skin. They are gentle and safe to use. Love that! I hope you love them too!

Shop my favorite summer sunscreen online:

What are your favorite sunscreens?

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XOXO
Cathy