Autumn Inspired Makeup Look

Products
L'Oreal Lumi Primer
Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation in 91
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 15
L'Oreal True Match Blush in Baby Blossom
ELF Baked Highlight in Moonlight Pearls
Revlon Brow Fantasy in Brunette
L'Oreal Infallable Eyeshadow in Amber Rush
ELF Prism Palette
Loreal Lash Paradise Mascara
Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss in 107

Let's Get Started!
First I start with a clean, moisturized face, and I apply my primer with my fingers. I use a wet beauty blender to apply my foundation and concealer (under the eyes, around the nose, and on any spots that need extra coverage.) Then I go in with some blush on the apples of my cheeks, and a little highlight (directly above the blush, down my nose, and then a smaller brush to get in the inner corners of my eyes and my cupid's bow.) I also darken my brows since my hair is colored. I fill them in the slightest bit with the pencil side, then set with the gel. Now we're ready for the star of the show, the eyes and lips:

For the eyes I use the Infallable eyeshadow all over my lid. I apply the second darkest shade on the ELF palette in my crease, and smoked it out to the corner (kind of like making a V motion around the outer corner of your eye.) Lastly, I blended the bageezus out of it and used some of the lightest shade in the palette under my brow and in the inner corners of my eyes, just to brighten the look.

Then for the lipstick, I take a brush or my finger and apply a thin swipe. This way it looks more like a tint--I'm not a big lipstick person, so I prefer a less intense look. But this would also be stunning with a darker application. And done!

The lipstick shade is definitely out of my comfort zone, but I'm trying to expand my makeup horizons--yay for trying new things! The eyes, however, are right up my alley--the smokey gold and brown shades really bring out blue eyes. I love this look for the colder months.

Fall Mixtape 2017

First Try // Johnnyswim
Get You // Daniel Caesar

Looking Too Closely // Fink

The Mess I'm In // Taylor John Williams

Slow Dancing In A Burning Room // John Mayer

Oceans Away // Arizona

Quarter Past Four // Avriel & The Sequoias

The Night We Met // Lord Huron

I Will Spend My Whole Life Loving You // Kina Granis, Imaginary Future

Holes // The Paper Kites
Many Lives // Andrew Belle
Young & Unafraid // The Moth & The Flame
Sleep On The Floor // The Lumineers

Listen to the playlist here!

Good Vibes Pillow DIY

 About a year ago I came across some adorable throw pillows on Urban Outfitters, but choked at the sight of the price tag. Being the Pintrest-loving idealist that I am, I muttered to myself "I can tooootally make that for cheaper" (who else has done this? lol.) I've been spending more time on my bedroom, and was looking for a way tp revamp some old accent pillows I have lying around. I remembered those gorgeous UO pillows and decided it was time to make my own version. I love the results!

Good Vibes Pillow DIY

Materials:
White Pillow Case (I used this one)
Pillow form (I used an old pillow I had lying around)
Black Felt Sheets
Letter Templates (Download mine here)
Fabric glue
sewing pins (optional)
cardboard (optional)


Instructions:
1. First I cut out the letters from the template I made and used them as a guide when cutting the felt. sewing pins are super handy for this but not necessary :) 2. Then I just arranged my felt letters on the pillow till I was happy with the placement. I stuck a piece of cardboard in the pillowcase to keep it completely flat, and then 3. One by one I glued the letters on. you could also sew them on but honestly ain't nobody got time for that ;) Super straightforward and the results are awesome!

I think it looks adorable, and dare I say I like it better than the Urban Outfitters one?

Fall Date Ideas

Baking Day: Make a yummy Fall treat to enjoy together. Fall is the perfect time for warm baked goods, especially something with pumpkin or cinnamon. You could also go try making apple sauce--more time consuming, but just as fun :)

Cider Mill: This one is a personal favorite because, growing up, the best part about fall (other than Halloween) was the cider mill. Get some fresh cinnamon sugar donuts and some hot cider and enjoy them outside. We also buy a jug or two of cider to take home with us.

Bonfire: I love the idea of a Fall bonfire, even though it's something my family usually does in the Summertime. Roast hot dogs, marshmallows, cuddle with some blankets. Super cheap and easy date, and still tons of fun.

Movie Night: This is another affordable and cozy idea. Get the fireplace going, pop some popcorn, grab some tea or coffee, and pick a Halloween movie (Hocus Pocus is the king, just saying.) You could totally do a scary movie if you want, but this girl is not about that, haha.

Football Game: This was actually one of mine and Michael's first dates ;) We got together with a couple other friends (gotta have those third wheels, amirite) and watched a Friend's team play. We got hot drinks and laughed the whole time. Michael tried explaining the game to me but honestly, it was too cold for my brain to work...so make sure to bundle up and bring blankets!

Apple Orchard: Picking apples is always a fun fall activity. You could even double this date up and bake an apple treat (apple pie maybe?) Some orchards even have fun activities like a petting zoo or a corn maze.

Stargazing: This one can be done late summer to early fall. Lay a blanket out on the grass and look up at the stars. Bring some snacks and you can make it a late night picnic.

Carving Pumpkins: Michael and I did this last year and it was a blast. You can go to the store and grab a pumpkin, or you could go to a pumpkin patch and pick your own.