summer 2024


BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: blue sweater / Dior summer nail polish / Hermes spring nail polish / Chanel spring nail polish / stripe top / yellow pouch / black shoulder bag / silver bracelet / green handbag / rose sneakers / caramel top handle bag / cap toe shoes / golden hoops / neutral mini tote /

Colors, neutrals, pastels-anything goes this summer season! While we aren’t seeing prints and patterns, solid colors, pops of color, and neutral ensembles are hot this spring and summer seasons. The color palette is happy up lifting, love that!

Of course, I don’t need to repeat myself. You already know investment dressing is still hot and the best way to fill in your wardrobe for the long term. Keep on investing in pieces you love with longevity!

Do you feel like your wardrobe is in a good place, but you just want a quick update? Nail polish! You can easily update your current look with spring or summer nail polish. Mint green and medium blue are hot right now and the ultimate in nail trends. If you prefer something from the pink or orange family, shades of pink, orange, and coral are hot too!

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What are you loving for spring and summer right now?

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XOXO

Cathy


Hermes nail polish spring summer 2024 review

Hermes nail polish spring summer 2024 from left: Hermes Orange Tonique / Hermes Bleu Electrique / Hermes Ultraviolet /

Hermes nail polish. I had to try it! The collection had been tempting me for quite some time, but when I spotted these bright and cheery hues for the spring summer 2024 season, I realized it was time to take the plunge; so, I bought all three spring/summer colors!

At first glance, I assumed Hermes Bleu Electrique nail polish would be my favorite, and while it’s a fabulous shade of blue, I am torn between Orange Tonique and Ultraviolet! I never in million years thought I would gravitate towards an orange nail polish. I usually shy away from orange hues, but there is a slightly soft, blue undertone in Hermes Orange Tonique which draws me in, I love it! Who am I???? haha

This really is a beautiful orange. So, if you are like me and tend to skip over the orange nail polish hues, stop and take a look at this one, it might just blow you away! Then, there is Hermes Ultraviolet nail polish. It is beautiful! I am definitely going to have trouble deciding which color to paint my nails next! I am currently wearing Hermes Leu Electrique nail polish as I type this.

This was my first time using Hermes nail polish, and as someone who judges brushes and application, I have a little something to say. First off, I love the brush design. Hermes nail polish applied smoothly without streaking and making a mess on my surrounding skin. It was easy to apply two coats of color over my base coat. Now, here is where things change . . .

Hermes Orange Tonique nail polish and Hermes Ultraviolet nail polish both applied evenly. All three nail polish colors are cream polishes and I tested them with one base coat and two coats of colors. With Hermes Bleu Electrique, the application wasn’t as smooth as the other two hues. I had trouble getting even coverage with Bleu Electrique. It wasn’t streaky, just not as saturated as the other two. I feel like Hermes Bleu Electrique needs three coats to look perfect. This isn’t a big deal, but it is an extra step when you are accustomed to two coats of color. So, all in all, Hermes Bleu Electrique nail polish is fabulous, it just needs three coats instead of two.

So, without further ado, here are the three nail polish colors from Hermes for the spring and summer 2024 seasons.

Hermes nail polish spring 2024 | Hermes Orange Tonique

hermes orange tonique nail polish summer 2024 nail polish review

Hermes nail polish spring 2024 | Hermes Ultraviolet

hermes nail polish hermes ultraviolet spring 2024

Hermes nail polish spring 2024 | Hermes Bleu Electrique

hermes bleu electrique nail polish

All three Hermes nail polish colors are fabulous. Since they are from a combo season, spring and summer together, these nail polish colors will have longevity throughout the warm weather months. In fact, Hermes Orange Tonique nail polish can easily take you into the early fall season. I really love these colors! They are bright, happy, and add the right pop to any spring/summer look. Love that!

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What do you think of Hermes nail polish? Have you tried it before?

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XOXO
Cathy

hermes nail polish spring summer 2024 review

Dior nail polish summer 2024 review

dior nail polish summer 2024 review

Dior nail polish summer 2024 from left: Dior Lemon Glow nail polish / Dior Pastel Mint nail polish /

How pretty are the two nail polish colors from Dior for the summer 2024 season? Love! Dior has given us a sparkling lemon hue as well as a soft minty green for the upcoming warm weather season, and they are both beautiful!

Lemon Glow by Dior is a happy yellow nail polish with soft sparkles. This offers a slightly golden effect which is subtle and pretty. I tested out Lemon Glow with two coats of color, and one base coat. It applied evenly and offered a solid color finish.

Pastel Mint by Dior is a soft minty hue, cream nail polish. I used two coats of color and one base coat. This too offered a solid color without streaks. Dior Pastel Mint nail polish is definitely my favorite of the two for the summer season! I am always drawn to shades of blue, green, and purple nail polish.

So, without further ado, here are swatches of the two nail polish hues from Dior for summer 2024.

Dior nail polish summer 2024 | Dior Lemon Glow

dior lemon glow nail polish dior nail polish review

Dior nail polish summer 2024 | Dior Pastel Mint

dior pastel mint nail polish dior summer 2024 nail polish review

Both nail polish colors from Dior are fabulous for the summer 2024 season. Of course, as I mentioned, Pastel Mint is my favorite. I might wait until I get my summer tan to wear Dior Lemon Glow since it is such a soft yellow. They are both really pretty!

Which of the two nail polish colors are your favorite for the upcoming summer season?

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XOXO

Cathy