winter 2017

Essie Go With The Flowy nail polish review

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Pictured: nail polish c/o Essie Go With The Flowy nail polish from the winter collection

Essie Go With The Flowy nail polish is one of six colors from Essie’s winter collection. This snowy grey has a slight sparkle which adds some festive dimension to an otherwise pale polish.

I have to admit, I thought this was going to be a white nail polish when I was looking at it in the bottle. It was when I began applying the first coat of nail polish I realized this was not your average winter white! Go With The Flowy by Essie is a grey-white with subtle sparkle, which is anything but white!

This is a fabulous winter color for nail polish. I love the neutral tone of the color, plus the understated sparkle which adds dimension to the polish; making it an un-grey hue, if you catch my drift. 😉

Essie Go With The Flowy nail polish is an easy color to wear this winter season. It plays well with any color palette, and can easily transition from late winter, into early spring 2017. After all, shades of white and grey polish are going to be hotter than hot this upcoming spring season, why not jump on the trend now! It is a great way to brighten a cold, grey winter day! Love!

I tested out Essie Go With The Flowy nail polish with one base coat, and two coats of colors. The second coat evens out the polish, allowing it to dry streak-free. As with other Essie nail polishes, Go With The Flowy did not need a top coat since it is sturdy. I was able to stay chip-free until my nails grew out and I needed to change the polish. Love that!

If you are looking for a workhorse neutral nail polish which is unexpected, and can carry you into early spring, Essie Go With The Flowy is the nail polish color for you! You can find it online here.

Daniel Wellington classic black watch

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Wearing: Kendra Scott earrings / Free People oversize sweater (on MAJOR SALE!!) / Chanel spring lipstick / JW Anderson Pierce bag / Chanel spring nail polish / Kendra Scott ring / Bracelet c/o Daniel Wellington / Watch c/o of Daniel Wellington  / Gap jeans (on major sale!) / booties (old, also love this pair)

Happy winter! Now that Christmas is over, we can all think about shopping for ourselves again; not that some of us didn’t already do that between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Yes, I am guilty!

I wanted to let you know about Daniel Wellington watches, and how fabulous they are as a gift to ourselves! If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed a few posts by me, of this fabulous classic black Daniel Wellington watch. It is a great gift to give to someone, but even better gift to give to ourselves!

The watch has a chic silhouette, and the watch face is easy to read. I love the rose gold paired with black my watch. Rose gold is the “IT” metallic hue right now, yet it is still classic; making this watch both fashionable and timeless. Love that!

As you can see, I have been wearing it quite often. This is my current go-to outfit. The over-sized sweater paired with my Pierce bag is not only cozy, but extremely comfortable. Love that! The Daniel Wellington watch just makes it all the more perfect for daily wear.

If you are seeking the perfect gift for yourself after the holidays, or a fabulous new watch for the new year, then definitely check out Daniel Wellington watches! They carry both men’s and women’s watches, so there is something for everyone!

Also, if you have been wondering how to style an oversize sweater this winter season, they look great with flare jeans, skinny jeans, leggings, or over a pencil skirt with boots. If you want to pair it with a pencil skirt, look for a pencil skirt which hits at the knees, or just below the knees.

I wore my oversize sweater with flare jeans, and my Daniel Wellington watch to meet my friend Laura from Have Need Want for brunch earlier this month. We took a walk on a path which ran along the water in Capitola. It was so quaint and relaxing! You can see the scenery in the photos above, isn’t it pretty!

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*Photos by Laura Adney/Have Need Want

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Essie Getting Groovy nail polish for winter

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Pictured: c/o Essie Getting Groovy nail polish for winter

Essie Getting Groovy is part of Essie’s winter nail polish collection. This beautiful, sparkling gold color is ideal for  brightening up a dreary winter day, or for celebrating during the holiday season. Love it!

The golden hue of Getting Groovy by Essie is a festive, sparkling hue. The polish itself is foil-like; it doesn’t streak at all, which is a huge plus! It applies evenly, with proper saturation in two coats. I tested out Essie Getting Groovy nail polish with one base coat, and two coats of color; no top coat. It lasted a full week before my nails grew and I needed to change it. This is a great nail polish!

Metallic nail polishes are a huge trend right now, and well into 2017. This makes Getting Groovy by Essie a fabulous nail polish to invest in. The golden hue acts like a neutral, making it easy to wear with any color palette. Since it is a sparkling polish, it is also perfect for celebrating the holidays, and ringing in the new year! Love!

You can find Essie Getting Groovy nail polish online here, or as part of a mini coffret online here.