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Sweater weather is finally here, and I was so excited to pull this Lou & Grey sweater out from my closet! I can tell that sweaters, pixie pants, and slip ons are going to be my uniform this fall seeing as they're so comfortable and easy! I also got a chance to wear my new obsession, Clinique's Almost Lipstick in Black Honey (which I reviewed here!)
Pants - J.Crew / Sweater - Similar / Necklace - Similar / Shoes - J.Crew Factory / Lips - Clinique
Another month gone by, another round of beauty favorites! This month focused a lot more on hair and skin products, although I did happen upon two lovely makeup bits as well!
1. Beauty Protector - Protect and Detangle Spray
I received a sample of this little miracle in my August Birchbox and loved it so much, I couldn't live without the full size! My hair is long, tangley, colored, and an absolute nightmare to brush out after a shower. BUT NOT ANYMORE (<-- said in a dramatic announcer voice) This bright red bottle boasts being a detangler, leave-in conditioner, and heat protectant! (Plus it smells great, so what's not to love??) It's sold exclusively at Birchbox, so be sure to check it out!!
2. Amika - Bombshell Blowout Spray
Yet another Birchbox find! I've been using this little gem in place of my regular mousse and I adore it! It adds thickness and volume to thin, lifeless locks and smells awesome while doing it!
Here's where it gets tricky, trying to find an easy-to-use, waterproof, pigment-rich black liquid eyeliner is like trying to find a unicorn. But so far in the search, Stila takes the cake. In my experience, It's about 75% waterproof, moderately easy to use (but go slow, and have a makeup wipe handy) and it definitely packs a big punch when it comes to pigment!
4. Clinique - Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
If you only buy one lip product all fall, buy this one! The Almost Lipsticks are the ultimate cross between a lipstick and lip balm! Keep it sheer, build it up, whatever you want to do! I've been wearing this non-stop all month! I loved it so much that I did an entire post on it here
5. 100% Pure - Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream
I swear this was made for college students. Late night studying (or watching netflix) are met in the morning will puffy, baggy eyes and that's where this gem comes to the rescue! Pop it on your lids and under your eyes before you make breakfast and by the time you're done, you'll be de-puffed and bright eyed! (Plus it smells like coffee, YUM!)
6. Origins - Clear Improvements Charcoal Mask
And finally, the wondermask that has put my skin back on track! (Changing climate, schedule, stress, etc of college takes a huge toll) I've been using this mask once a week to de-gunk my skin and it has worked wonders!
What could possibly be a better way to kick off Fall than with a flannel dress and these adorable new Starbucks cups! (It's not a PSL, I apologize, but my love affair with White Mocha's cannot be replaced)
I paired the dress with my roommate Kayla's brown saddle bag (The Style Genre), a vintage Citizen watch, black ballet flats, and mixed the diamond-back of my LOFT earrings with pearl studs!
Dress - Similar / Earrings - LOFT and F21 / Bag - Similar / Shoes - Identical
The ultimate your-lips-but-better product! I picked up Clinique's Almost Lipstick in Black Honey from Sephora about three weeks ago and I've reached for it almost every day since!
Don't be fooled by the dark color, it gives a sheer wash of berry, which can be built up to a darker shade if needed. The genius of Almost Lipstick shades is that they look good on virtually everyone and can be as sheer or as dark as you'd like!
Clinique brought back Black Honey by popular demand (though I've found Pink Honey at Sephora)
Sometimes you just need to throw on a comfy tee and sneakers and call it a day. Today is one of those days! For a full day of classes, studying, and running a few errands, a threw on this LOFT top, J.Crew Pixie pants (SO COMFY), and my new J.Crew tweed sneakers!
Shoes - J.Crew Factory / Pants - J.Crew / Top - LOFT / Sunglasses - Similar / Lips - Clinique
Fashion Week is coming to a close, so before all the excitement ended, my roomie Kayla (The Style Genre) and I hopped on down the the Skylight in Clarkson Sq, one of this year's new venues for Fashion Week!
Teal is one of my favorite Pantone Fall Colors, so to start off the season, I pulled this dress from LUSH Clothing! I'm obsessed with the neckline! Another new discovery is Clinique's Almost Lipstick in Black Honey. I am in love with the sheer wash of berry that's somewhere between a lipstick and a lipgloss. Perfection!
Fall is upon us and with that comes the warm, cozy colors of fall! Pantone displayed a range or warm, earthy neutrals with a few pops of bold color! Here are my 5 favorites with a little inspiration!
Olive-toned green has always been a fall staple. Ralph Lauren ran with this gorgeous color for his Fall 2015 collection (LOVE). Military-style vests and pants are classics, and they look great paired with navy gingham or a deep burgundy sweater!
J.Crew chose to go a little brighter than pantone's pick, but their Fall '15 collection is stunning! And of course, who wouldn't want to rock Olivia Palermo's mustard-yellow coat this fall!
Pantone's Color of the Year is my all-time-favorite, and I am so excited to break out the deep red wine hues! Banana Republic featured this gorgeous color (and did an amazing job!)
It's not a common color among most wardrobes, but teal is a great color on almost all skin tones and is a great warmer alternative for fall!
For a feminine touch, pull out that dusty pink cardigan (or dress, or top, or skirt) and pair it with a rich brown or warm olive!
NYFW is in full swing and the city is crazier than ever! So many fashionistas running up and down the blocks with designer bags and lattes in tow! Right before the madness began, we hopped on over to the gorgeous Lincoln Center (One of NYFW's former homes. It's now held at the Skylight in Clarkson Sq. and Moynihan Station) to snap a few pics!
I finally got the chance to pull out my favorite J.Crew dress from last fall! Burgundy is my favorite color (barely winning over blush pink). I paired it with my trusted black flats, gold jewelry, and Clinique's Color Pop Lipstick + Primer in Cola Pop!
It's amazing how a 20 minute subway ride can take you somewhere completely different, in this case, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens! I had such a blast wandering the gardens with my friends Julia and Alexandra!
Since it was a bit hot out (though the shade of the huge trees helped!) I chose to wear this LOFT Mixstripe Trapeze dress (Obsessed), along with some gold jewelry and comfortable black flats. Adding a pop of color to the lips with (my holy grail) Clinique's Color Pop Lipstick + Primer in Punch Pop!
