Culottes for Fall

Happy Monday! By now you may or may not have seen my latest beauty post. If the latter is true make sure to click over to it here - gorgeous fall colors from Bobbi Brown 👌. I'm wearing their Soft Rose shade in these (just enough color for the day).

Fall's brisk mornings and balmy afternoons have made my go-to outfit as of late: sleeveless turtlenecks (always in black - so slimming), relaxed slacks and simple-stated pieces like this Jord watch I'm wearing.

FYI my Jord watch is handcrafted entirely with wood so it would be a great gift for any watch aficionados in your life or yourself.

Although my weekends are a whole different enchilada - I'm team leggings all the way - I've been wearing these culottes as much as possible. How easily they wrinkle kills me but they make look great, super elongated and curvy - so I'll settle for now. If any of you guys have great suggestions for culottes let me know!

Necklace: My Own  Top: Boohoo.com  Pants: ZARA (similar)  Heels: Swedish Hasbeens  Watch: c/o JORD  Lipstick: Soft Rose via Bobbi Brown

Sidenote: Have you guys ever set an intention for the week? How did it go for you? I'm going to start setting an intention for every week going forward. For this week my intention will be to be more present and engaging when with friends and family - build up the memories & connect with those who matter most around me IRL. And to give my parents more hugs.

Photos by Victor Cerejo.

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JORD Wooden Watches

The Essentials: October 2015

Compared to last month, I basically dove straight into my cabinets (where I keep my secret stash of hair, skin, & beauty products). I also expanded my skincare routine so it's more of a layering routine (if you're curious you can learn more about that here). After a good month of testing these guys (and reading lots of reviews) I bring you my October essentials.

I can't mention everything otherwise I'd be here forever but maybe it's something I'll explore on YouTube one day. I do wanna chitchat about a few standout products.

Hair: I'm not one for dry shampoo since it never really works well on my curls, but after trying Carol's Daughters Monoi Dry Shampoo I quickly changed my mind. (Make sure you order in a tone close to your hair color). There's no parabens or sulfates and doesn't weigh down the curls just make sure to massage through your roots. Another fave is the Marc Anthony Macadamia Oil Conditioning Treatment. I've only found this in packets at Ulta so it may (??) be sold in a tub, either way, it's super affordable and  made my hair feel super soft and smell great. Pick it up if you're looking to up your hair game.

Skin: I started using First Aid Beauty sometime this past summer and love how gentle but effective the entire line is. I picked up the Facial Radiance Pads to help dimish dark spots and brighten my skin and have been so amazed by the results. A little pricey but a great BHA for those in need. I've also upped my mask game with dermae's charcoal mask. I'm trying to mask twice a week; one that is moisturizing and another that keeps my face free & clear. The dermae mask has been great for removing toxins from my face without leaving my skin tight - it's also all natural.

Body: Molton Brown will always be a star in my eyes. The smell from the eucalyptus line is so invigorating in the AM or PM - it just makes me feel so chill after. It's a little pricey but it's how I've been treating myself (i.e. worth it). I've also been pleasantly surprised my the MoroccanOil hand cream - this is going to be a lifesaver once the temps drop.

Shop my essentials below:
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Anything you loved last month? Tell me about it!

Berry Hues for Fall!

Alright, I'm going to be totally honest and say there was not enough summer last season. Now that I got that out into the open let's talk beauty (my happy place). Did I mention I've been taking a few classes a la YouTube to help improve my blending (and justify a few new fall purchases).

Wearing Pale Muave.

I haven't had a great fall lip color since forever so I was in the market for a new moody berry luckily I was invited to test out Bobbi's Brown limited edition lipcolor trio. The three different shades are universally flattering so they'll make a great gift for a friend or yourself. You can find the trio at your local Neiman Marcus (click here for the store locator) or online.

Wearing Salmon.

Although all three shades will get a ton of use this fall I'm especially fond of the Salmon color. It's a gorgeous go everywhere shade - but for a night out I'll probably reach for the Soft Rose shade. For this Bobbi Brown trio the colors included are: Pale Muave, Salmon, and Soft Rose.

Wearing Soft Rose.

 Along with learning how to blend (did you know it takes Kim Kardashian four hours to blend), I also picked up a few tips for long lasting lip color:

- Before anything, brush your lips to get rid of any dead skin. It'll help your lips look smoother. I use a soft bristle toothbrush and after brushing wipe away flaky dry skin with a moist towel.

- Next, I apply a lip balm that's not too overwhelming and apply a thin layer to keep my lips moisturized. A great one that I love is from Fresh (also at NM). Keeping your lips moisturized will give you a smooth application.

- To get my lip color to stay put all day I line my lips and then fill them in with a lip liner. I use a clear liner but using the same color as your lips is another choice.

- Now the fun part! Apply your lipstick. I like to start in the center and work my way out. After applying blot your lips.

You can find all these everything you need for your lip (and create a kit so to speak) at Neiman Marcus' beauty section or shop them below:

Are there any tips or tricks on how you apply your lipcolor? Share them in the comments below!

This post was created in collaboration with Neiman Marcus and ShopStyle Collective. As always, all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this blog possible!

Photos by Victor Cerejo.