TSB: October Rack Up

October 30, 2014

This past month had no general theme per se but the looks did vary from one to one. Here's a recap on where October took me this fall:

Hat: Aritzia Necklace: In God We Trust Shirt: Urban Outfitters Bucket Bag: Zara Jeans: Lucky Brand Jillian Booties: c/o The Sak Blush: Nars in Orgasm

Necklace: c/o The Sak's Batik Bib Necklace Shirt: Asos Jacket: bebe Skirt: bebe Belt: Old (Similar here) Purse: c/o French Connection Boots: Wanted Lipgloss: Cargo Essential Lipgloss in Rio

Dress: Choies Tights: Calvin Klein Boots: Wanted Lipgloss: Cargo Essential Lipgloss in Rio

Sweater: c/o JOA via Piperlime Skirt: NastyGal (on sale) Purse: Lo and Sons Claremont Crossbody (borrowed from Lydia) Slip-Ons: c/o Report via Piperlime Lipgloss: Cargo Essential Lipgloss in Rio

Sunglasses: Ray-Bans Necklace: c/o Capwell+Co Chambray: Madewell Sweater: H&M Purse: c/o The Sak Leggings: Old but love these! Boots: G by Guess via DSW Lipgloss: Cargo Essential Lipgloss in Rio

Moto Jacket: Joe Fresh Shirt: c/o Kersh Boyfriend Jeans: Zara Boots: Wanted (old but love these) Purse: Cambridge Satchel Lipgloss: Cargo Essential Lipgloss in Rio

Denim Jacket: Topshop (similar style) Shirt: EKINEYO Midi Skirt: Express (similar here) Heels: Jessica Simpson via DSW Gramercy Backpack: c/o Sorial Necklace: BaubleBar Lipgloss: Cargo Essential Lipgloss in Rio

Moto Jacket: Joe Fresh Shirt: Calvin Klein Skirt: bebe Boots: Wanted Watch: c/o RumbaTime Necklace: BaubleBar Socks: American Apparel

With the sky as my limit when it came to my looks, I found myself reaching for skirts time and time again. I also found myself turning my black booties into look-a-likes of black knee-highs. It's better to improvise while I look for the perfect set of knee-highs and OTK suede boots - cause they aren't cheap. This month I also became aware of Joe Fresh and the amazingness they have been producing - their green moto jacket has been my favorite find this fall! Next month, still no theme but I love a good style challenge! Please feel free to throw some suggestions at me in the comments below or email me.

Hello New-ember!

Photos were snapped by Victor Cerejo, Carroll Moore, Lydia Hudgens, Illia Habets, and Alexandra Amarotico.

Hydration | Lip Balm

October 29, 2014

Raise your hand if the thought of enduring chilly temps without moisturizing lotions or lip balms leave you highly uncomfortable. I don't know where I'd be without my ample amount of bath oils and lotion, probably in a corner tending to crack skin - but we're not going to talk about lotions (although I have tons to recommend), today we're going to talk about lip balm. When winter hits, they're vital in preventing cracked, dry, and flaky lips. And when you're without one, you tend to curse the moment you didn't pack your bag with a few. In fact - I had so many chapstick emergencies I own over a dozen of these lifesaving sticks.

Have I ever finished a complete chapstick or lip balm in my life, never. But it doesn't mean they don't do their job.

My top favorites and lifesavers are Vaseline (classic for a reason), Burt's Bee Lip Balm and Rosebud Salve. See the rest down below.

What are your go-to's time and time again?

Here are a few of my favorite life-saving lip balms:

The Wolfpack: October Update

October 28, 2014

WHOA, time is just flying on by and the days that are super nice are the days I'm chained to my desk. It's kind of sad how many fun things I've missed out on because I'm stuck in the work grind and how pooped I am on the weekends. Once Friday rolls around, I'm so pumped to sleep in and catch up on the latest Walking Dead episodes. I'm going to make more of an effort to do more (wolfpack) things come November and possibly - gasp - take a few personal days to you know... Enjoy life more. To be honest, what's the point of working so hard if I can't relish in the little moments.