Natural Bridges State Beach sea arch

Natural Bridges State Beach is a small park in Santa Cruz; just north of the famous boardwalk area. This beach area is a jem if you love both the beach and easy hiking trails. In addition to a clean, sandy beach which is mostly flat and easy to enjoy, there are short trails behind the beach where you can hike before relaxing by the ocean.

In addition to a beautiful beach for relaxing, and hiking trails for a little exercise, there is a very fabulous sea arch! This sea arch is one of three natural bridges left at the beach. Around 1900, there were three arches, the farthest arch collapsed in the early part of the 1900’s. Until 1980, the first arch, which connected the middle arch to the mainland, collapsed in a storm. If you are local, and old enough to remember, you may have seen it! Perhaps it’s in the background of one of your family photos!

Alas, there is only one arch left; so if you are local, or plan to travel to the Santa Cruz area, definitely visit the beach so you can see the beautiful arch in person; before it’s gone too! Unfortunately due to erosion, these sea arches don’t last forever.

So of course, I had to take a touristy photo in front it; just for memories of course 🙂

Our family visited Natural Bridges State Beach over the weekend, and enjoyed a relaxing day by the ocean. We wore sweats, and brought blankets, to stay cozy in the cool, 50 to 60 degree weather. It was a nice day of book reading, and picnicking by the sea.

Sometimes the beach is nice when it’s a cold day; it does not always need to be a sunbathing and swimming type of occasion. Relaxing with the sound of the ocean is a great way to enjoy the coast during the spring and fall months. I love it!

Shop my fall beach day outfit (pants are sold out, linked to similar styles)

Do you enjoy the beach in cooler weather? What are favorite cool weather, beach activities?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Lancome La Vie est Belle edp review

lancome la vie est belle edp review

pictured: C/O Lancome La Vie est Belle edp limited edition bottle for the holiday 2020 season /

‘Tis the season for a warm and sweet gourmand! I was thrilled when Lancome sent me their warm and sweet fragrance, Lancome La Vie est Belle edp. This cozy, floral gourmand fragrance is perfect for cooler temperatures, and the limited edition bottle is fabulous eye candy. Love!

For the holiday 2020 season, Lancome designed a sparkling bottle for their classic La Vie est Belle eau de parfum. The bottle has a sparkling little ribbon on its’ neck, and an ombre, silver glitter finish starting at the base, and thinning towards the middle. It’s festive, pretty, and wintery. This will be a beautiful bottle to keep on the counter, as well as give as a holiday gift to the fragrance fan on your list!

If you are a gourmand fan like me, you will love the heart notes of delicate Iris, tasty spun sugar, and warm vanilla. When you first spray Lancome La Vie est Belle edp on your wrist, the Iris scent will instantly capture you. Roughly five minutes into settling on your skin, a slightly spicy, and very warm scent takes over which balances out the Iris. You can detect the vanilla and sugar wrapped around the soft Iris scent. It’s pretty, warm, and ideal for cooler temperatures. This is definitely a warm and comforting scent for the late fall, winter, and early spring months. Loving it!

Lancome’s holiday 2020 beauty collection is selling fast. If you love gourmands, or have a gourmand fan on your holiday list, I highly recommend shopping early, and snapping up a bottle of this limited edition of Lancome’s La Vie est Belle edp now.

Shop Lancome’s holiday 2020 beauty collection online:

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Are you a gourmand fan like me? Stay tuned for more holiday beauty posts coming up!

XOXO
Cathy

*thank you to Lancome for partnering on this post. all thoughts and opinions are my own

lancome la vie est belle limited edition holidays 2020 edp review

BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top right: dark purple holidays 2020 nail polish (review coming soon!) / fall 2020 nail polish (see review here) / flat iron (under $100!) / classic grey loafers (under $200) / pink scarf (under $100) / limited edition holiday fragrance /

The It list is here! This week we are still loving everything fall, but we are also starting to look ahead to the holiday season; and getting some shopping done early! This fabulous holiday nail polish will sell out fast, so if you like it, I suggest snapping it up now! Chanel’s fall IT nail polish is still going strong, and is a great color for moving into the holiday season if you want to stick with a more classic look on your nails.

Of course, who doesn’t love this fabulous flat iron priced under $100! I own it, and I absolutely adore it! It is gently on my hair, and does a great job straightening it without damaging it. Love!

These classic loafers are super comfortable, and they come in so many pretty color! Classic loafers are hot this year, so if you haven’t snapped up a pair yet, I recommend these. They are affordable and comfortable. Love that!

I am a huge fan of scarves in the fall and winter seasons. This light pink one is perfect for fitting into the emerging pastel trend, as well as offering both a holiday and winter vibe. It also happens to play well with fall’s current deep red trend. Plus, it would make a great gift for the holiday season. Love!

Looking for a holiday gifts yet? This limited edition fragrance by Lancome is divine. I just got a bottle and will doing a review for you soon. So stay tuned! it’s really pretty, and would make a great holiday gift!

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy