Fall Makeup Must-Haves: Drugstore Edition!

With the beginning of autumn officially starting next week I thought I'd share my favorite makeup products from the drugstore I will undoubtedly be wearing the entire season.

NYX Love in Paris: Pardon My French ($12.99)

I was obsessed with this palate all season last year and I know the same will be true this year. The copper toned shadows in this palate are perfect to incorporate fall colors into your makeup look without going to over the top. This palate is perfect for anyone who wants to experiment with some autumn hues without looking too bold.

Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush: Plum Wine ($7.99)

 As the weather gets a little cooler I love to wear a darker blush on my cheeks. This beautiful plum color gives the illusion of frost bitten cheeks which I absolutely love. This is probably my all time favorite blush formula so I definitely recommend checking this one out.

 

Milani Color Statement Lipstick: Matte Confident & Black Cherry ($5.99)
Milani has, in my opinion, the best lipstick formula at the drugstore. These lipsticks are insanely pigmented and my perfect fall colors. I love the deep berry tone of 'Black Cherry' it's the perfect vampy lip for the fall time. 'Matte Confident' is my ideal matte red lipstick that transitions throughout the whole year, but I find myself using it the most in autumn.

 Maybelline Color Tattoo Crayon: Bronze Truffle($6.99)

I have an entire post dedicated to this product which I'll link here. This product has proved especially perfect during the back to school season. When I have to get to school early in the morning the last thing I have time to do is put on eyeshadow, but this product is so easy that it takes me less than 10 seconds so I can get to school on time.

Essence Make Me Brow: Browny Brows($2.99)

The last product I'm mentioning in this post is the ultimate dupe for Benefit's 'Gimme Brow' with a $27 price difference I'd 100% recommend trying out this steal before splurging on the Benefit one. This is so simple to sweep through my eyebrows to get rid of any sparse areas without making my eyebrows look too over done.

I hope you found some new products to try out! Let me know in the comments if there's any posts you want me to do. Should my next post be a Fall Lookbook?

Thank You,

K

OOTD: September 2015

My favorite season to dress for is definitely fall. I love all the deep colors and the cozy sweaters and scarves I get to cover myself in all season. These are some of my all time favorite clothing pieces for fall combined into an outfit and I felt like I had to share it with you! The scarf I'm wearing is on sale at Forever 21 for only $8 and my skirt is only $15, both great fall essentials for a complete steal!

Shirt: Ralph Lauren (my all time favorite denim shirt)
Scarf: Forever 21
Skirt : H&M
Socks: H&M (similar here)
Boots: Sam Edelman

Leave a comment down below telling me any other fall themed posts you'd like to see!

Thank You,

-K

No Coffee Pumpkin Spice Drink Recipe!

I am a big pumpkin lover. That might even be an understatement, but one thing I'm not is a coffee drinker. This is my perfect recipe if you want a cozy fall drink sans caffeine. I've been loving having this drink before bed while I relax, my substitute for the tea I'd usually be drinking.

This is a super simple recipe and only requires five ingredients.

You'll need : milk, cinnamon, vanilla, pumpkin puree, and sugar.

 In a saucepan over medium heat combine:

3/4 to 1 cup of milk (depending on how large your mug is)

2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree

1/4 of a teaspoon of cinnamon

1/2 a teaspoon of vanilla

1 tablespoon of sugar

Make sure you stir it frequently and keep it on the heat until everything is mixed into a smooth consistency. 

I topped my drink off with whipped cream, a little bit of caramel, and a dash of cinnamon, but you can leave it plain of add any toppings you prefer. 

I hoped you enjoyed this post, and I hope you enjoy the drink if you try it out!

Thank You

-K

Favorite Fall Nail Colors!

Fall's coming up in a matter of days and I for one am getting super excited. The leaves are changing and the evenings are getting darker and colder making my nights oh so cozy while I cuddle up in blankets with my favorite candles burning. That aside I wanted to share my favorite fall nail colors with you. If I'm to be honest I'm really lazy when it comes to my nails, but when I'm wearing nail polish it's one of my favorite beauty products. I've got six colors in total that I hope will give you some Autumn inspiration.

‘Crushed Berries’ by Covergirl
I spoke a little bit about this in my Color of the Season post, but this is definitely high up on my favorite fall nail polish list. You can’t go wrong with a berry color in the fall it’s a must. It’s one of those polishes that when it chips you want to reapply it instead of starting fresh with a new color.





‘After School Boy Blazer’ by Essie
Who doesn’t love navy in the fall? Navy is such a classic fall color and the opaqueness of this one is phenomenal.








‘Grey’ by BarryM
Okay I know what your first thought is, that is the most boring name I’ve ever heard. You’re right. That is the most boring name for the most fantastic color. Okay so maybe it is just grey, not to fantastic, but Fall needs neutrals, and this here is my favorite neutral.




‘Am I Making Myself Claire?’ by Nicole by OPI
I love the subtleness of this color. It’s a great color when you don’t want your nails to scream “I HAVE NAIL POLISH ON ME”. You never have to worry about it looking off with that outfit you’ve been wanting to wear that just does not work with your bold nail polish color.



 
‘Forever Yummy’ by Essie
I wouldn’t always categorize red as a Fall color, but red is such a classic nail color you have to include one every season. This one I find is best for fall because it’s a slightly darker cranberry type red.





‘Impulsive’ by Revlon
This may be a more classic all year round color, but I personally find myself using it most in the Fall. I don’t know what it is about this color that makes me think of Fall but it always seems to.






That's all for my current fall nail polish obsessions. I'm sure I'll find more later in the season and I'll be sure to update you on those!

Thanks

-K

Color of the Season : Berry

Autumn is just around the corner and although I'll miss the hot weather terribly I'm excited for the fashion and beauty trends that come along with the autumn season. Berry is one of my all time favorite colors when it comes to fall, you can still be colorful even if you're entering the dreary weather. It's a color that's easy to use in your makeup and in your fashion making it an absolute staple color for autumn. I thought I'd share with you my favorite berry colored items to give you some inspiration of how to incorporate this color into your everyday.

This here is my favorite berry lipstick for fall. I wrote a blogpost about this about a week ago when I purchased it and in a week I already know it's going to be worn a ton. As you can see with one swipe it's already extremely pigmented. I think these Maybelline lipsticks really have a great formula and they last a good amount of time on your lips.


'Crushed Berries by Covergirl' my all time must have nail polish in the fall. I bought this last year when my nail polish collection was lacking on fall colors and I wore it religiously. If you haven't tried the outlast stay brilliant line from Covergirl you need to. This is one of my favorite nail polish formulas and it doesn't require a top coat.

We all know that bright colors on our lips can be scary at times especially when at school or work. That is exactly why I like this lip crayon. It's in the color 'Jam Twist' and it gives the perfect flush of berry to your lips without feeling uncomfortable. These lip crayons aren't long wearing, but they're so easy to throw in your bag and reapply that I don't worry about it. 

If you check out my Back to School Outfit Ideas post to see how I incorporated this color into my fashion. I hope you liked this post and you got some inspiration for the fall!

Thanks

-K

Five Back to School Outfit Ideas!

I know most people have either already started, or are starting school shortly, but these outfits can work all throughout the fall season so I thought I'd share them with you. I tried to hit a few different styles with these outfits and hopefully you can draw inspiration from at least one. Where I live the autumn season can get pretty chilly, in fact it's already getting cold enough to need a sweater, so I did base most of these outfits on that weather. You can obviously change the outfit to fit the weather where you live so don't feel you can't have a chance to wear these if it's still warmer where you live.

This first outfit is great for those days when there's still a bit of warm weather. I paired a basic sweater over my dress for that extra warmth I need and I statement necklace to dress it up. My shoes aren't pictured, but I just paired this outfit with a simple pair of flats.


Dress : H&M
Sweater : H&M (similar)
Necklace : H&M
Shoes : DSW

This outfit is my go to when I wake up late in the morning. The lace on the end of the sweater makes it look a bit nicer than just throwing on a sweatshirt, and the boots add a sophisticated touch.


Sweater : Primark (similar)
Leggings : Lululemon
Boots : Forever 21 (similar)

I love this outfit because it's super girly, but also has a bit of a bohemian vibe. I paired some black tights so that my legs don't freeze and a heeled shoe to make the outfit a little bit more dressy.



Dress : Forever 21
Shoes : Payless (similar)
Necklace : Forever 21 (no longer sold)

This is the perfect outfit for girls who love to keep it casual. This is literately just a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. Adding a scarf really ties the outfit together and also adds a little warmth.


Shirt : Zara (similar)
Jeans : American Eagle
Scarf : H&M
Shoes : Converse

This last outfit is probably my favorite because scarves, boots, and denim are my vision of fall. I love the scarf, because it adds the perfect pop of color to a neutral outfit. This is also a great example of how to transition crop tops into the fall.

Shirt : H&M (similar)
Skirt : H&M
Scarf : Garage (similar)
Vest : Gap
Boots : Forever 21 (similar)









I hope you found some inspiration from these outfits, whether it be for school or anytime in the upcoming season.

Thank You
-K