October is such a great month for me. The air is finally getting chillier and I can break out my scarves and sweaters in earnest without sweltering in the shame of being too eager for the weather to change. This month I've rounded up some of my favorite things to share with you guys that I've been loving this month.
Candy Corn + Peanuts
This is the easiest "recipe" in the entire world and also one of the most delicious. Cocktail peanuts have the perfect amount of super-saltiness to balance out the super-sugary sweetness of the candy corn and the combination is perfect. I could eat this all day (and probably have).
This plaid scarf (similar here, here, here, here, and here)
I got this scarf at TJ Maxx and thought I wouldn't be able to wear it as much as I have. It works perfectly with this Butter nail polish and my pink Kate Spade studs. Since I tend to pull my hair back if my scarf is extra big, I get to show off my color-coordination skills. It's so cozy and versatile; I want one for every day of the week.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
My mom makes these every October, and when I was in college, this was the care package I looked forward to the most. Since I'm home this year, I got to have a few while they were still warm and oh. my. gosh. I forgot how good they were fresh out of the oven. They're especially dangerous because they're small, so you can easily eat eight or nine without even realizing it! The recipe can be found on my mom's blog here—just trust me on this one.
Dutch Braids
I have FINALLY mastered the Dutch braid this month! After years of French braiding, you'd think doing it backwards would be no sweat-but oh, sweat it was. You can see my tutorial here where I compare the two braids. I'm just glad I finally have another kind in my arsenal to pull out on bad hair days or just when I need my hair out of my face.
Dark lipsticks
And of course, with fall comes a dark lip. It's one of my favorite fall fashions. I've recently been reaching for my berry/wine colors, but I love a good dark red as well. Here are some of my current favorites!
- Sephora Cream Lip Stain in Blackberry Sorbet | This line is incredible; they go on so smooth and stay forever on the lips without smudging on anything.
- YSL Rouge Volupté in Forbidden Burgundy
- Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Fiery | These really do stay all day. They're so pigmented, you only need one swipe and your lips are covered. (This might just be my favorite red lip of all time.)
- Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color in 645 Red Revival
- Sephora Luster Matte Long Wear Lip Color in Mulberry Luster
- Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Berry Allure | This is definitely a gloss and is pretty sheer, but you can build it up to be more pigmented if you want.
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