It is full blown Fall around here. Not only am I bringing out the sweaters and booties but it is time to switch up the Fall make up. Summer is all about soft glows, nude lips and sun kissed skin. Fall, for me, is about bringing in those beautiful, deep tones to reflect and compliment the reds, oranges and yellows of the changing leaves. I am also changing my hair so there are colors that I can wear now I couldn't before so I am excited to share my two go-to lip colors for Fall.


COLOURPOP
First is Colourpop's Stingraye. Unfortunately this was a temporary color so you cannot get it anymore, however Colourpop has other similar colors linked below. What I love about this, well I love many things, but the rich mauve color. I am not much  of a pink fan in general so it requires a more deep, rich pink to get me on board. Of all the pinks the mauve is probably my favorite. It translates well with  my neutral brown, pinks and even my PB&J palette. The color is truly a chameleon as it changes appearance with different eyeshadow shades. The other thing I love: it's long lasting. If you are a regular reader of  my blog you know this is a sticking point for me. I don't care how pretty the color is, if I have to reapply constantly I won't buy it. I can wear this all day and reapply once. It's glorious


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LA SPLASH 
With the change of the leaves I like to move from a neutral brown to a deep brown. When I had more red hair I was unsure if I could pull it off. Now that I am transitioning to a brighter blonde I think I can incorporate more browns in my palette. This brown is so rich and pigmented I am already in love of it. This will be better paired with neutral or bronze eye. The color is so deep you don't want to overwhelm your face with too much color. Just like with a red lip. This is another long lasting color. I put a swatch on my hand after I got home from the gym to see the color. Then I took a shower. It barely smudged. I'm not kidding. This you won't have to reapply ever. As a matter of fact it might be the last color you ever wear, cause it might not come off. ;)


Eye of Ra

What do you think? Which is your favorite? Leave me a comment below I would love to hear from you!

The box is amazing. I think I will honestly keep it. It folds open  and says "Hello Gorgeous." Flattery will get you everywhere Rachel Zoe.

DONNIE CHARM WONDER CAPE, $197
The hero item here was this big cape. It is a little Cruella De Vil but the more I play with it the more I like it. At firs I was no super sold. However, this is pretty versatile. You can wear it just as is, you can belt it over some skinny pants or a skirt, I have even seen it wrapped up like a scarf. The fabric is super soft and not fluffy but feels like it should be. It is hard to explain. I can easily see bring this to work to throw over  a tee as the temps get cooler. I also envision this over a high waisted skirt with thigh high boots for a night out.

splurge / steal 

B-LOW GATSBY WHIP BELT, $105
I was not sure what to make of this at first. The more I looked at it the more I liked it. I could easily use this to belt my cape or tie around a lose fitting dress. Upon closer inspection you see how layered the tassel ends are. They are not all the same length which adds some more texture and volume to the ends. This is probably not something I will use all the time, but I am definitely interested to work it in to my Fall wardrobe. Plus it's leather, which I love. Sold!

splurge / steal

IT COSMETICS BROW POWER UNIVERSAL BROW POWDER, $24
I was really excited to try this. For about a year I have been using brow powder and it was a life changer. Without it, I feel naked. I have been faithful to one brand, but open to another. This brow powder pencil is more precise than what I have been using.It came with instructions with how to identify the right parts of your brow for the best shape. After two days I just eyeballed it, no pun intended, for the main points to hit. The brush end helps smooth out the pencil to create a more natural look. Overall I really liked this product.

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IT COSMETICS, VITALITY LP BLUSH HYDRATING GLOSS STAIN, $24
This I was really pumped about. Before it came we got a chance to pick from 1 of 3 colors. I picked a rich berry color because I am a sucker for that. When I tried it I was disappointed. It's really glossy, like basically a wet lip look. I don't like it. I prefer a matte or least something more dry. This was too glossy for me and the color was not as pigmented as I hoped. So this was kind of a fail.

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RACHEL ZOE TASSEL BRACELET, $97
Last but not least was this bracelet. I have slowly but surely been adding a variety of bracelets to my collection and this is a perfect fit. I love a tassel so she had me there. Add a few gold links and I am totally in. It is light weight, which is nice as I could layer if I wanted or wear it solo. This is going to be on repeat. I think of all the items this is my favorite this go-round.

splurge / steal

There you have it, Rachel Zoe's Fall picks. Again the good in here far outweighs the bad. What do you think? Leave a comment below I would love to hear from you.

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Nerd Girl by mcainmoss featuring unisex shoes

Nerd Tees: Left / Right
Left/ Right

How to style: Overalls/ Bomber Jacket/ Converse

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The weather this weekend was a bit unpredictable. Would start off cold, get hot then cold again. It is difficult to dress for this weather. I have been eyeing this mock turtle neck tank at Target for some time and bit the bullet this weekend. By bit the bullet I mean all $17.99 of it. I mean, how cute is this? I think this is the perfect early Fall tank as you have the sleeveless aspect for the warm day, but the neckline is indicative of Fall temperatures. Perfect cross over item. Also, you know I can't resist a stripe. They get me. every. time. It was a done deal. I rocked it out a bit with my distressed black jeans and pointed, lace up booties. These booties rock out any look. I can easily see throwing a long cardi or jean jacket over this for when it gets chilly or even a back pant to class it up for work. Very versatile, chic and perfect for early Fall.

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Heck yes it's Friday! I don't know what it as about this week but it has moved so slow. Maybe because last week was a short week, this week every day felt like it should have been the next. Anyone else feel that way? Oh well, we are about done folks! Three cheers for Friday!

Last week I posted about  my most recent Stitch Fix. I have been loving getting my fix in every other month and they are typically very successful. However, this was not always the case for me. I have also suggested Stitch Fix to friends and they have had a few struggles as well. So I thought I would spend my H54F share some of my best tips to make Stitch Fix work for you.

1. KNOW WHAT YOU WANT

Remember you are talking to someone who you have never met. Most of the time if someone is styling you, whether a professional or a friend, they know a little about you or can get a feel for your personality and sense of style. You fill out a small survey to get a general sense of style, but it is still pretty vague. Also there are SO many options for clothes. So not only do they not know but, but might not have a great idea where to start. If you are looking for a great pair of skinny jeans, say so. If you are looking for a statement necklace for a wedding next month , say so. Give them some clear direction and a place to start.

2. UPDATE YOUR PINTEREST

This is the best way for them to get a solid sense of your personal style. I made this mistake initially .I don't really use pinterest. Honestly, I don't get it. It doesn't appeal to me. The last time I used it before  my first fix was a year prior and I was looking for maxi dresses and skirts. I pinned a bunch and never thought about it. Naturally, my stylist felt like that's what I must love and sent me a maxi skirt. I hated it, haha. Because I don't update my pinterest I took that off my profile and including a link to my blog. Major improvement after this in all fronts from style to colors. Update that pinterest girl!

3. GIVE FEEDBACK

This is a little like my advice from #1. This really about communicate, communicate, communicate. They will always ask you for feedback for the next fix. If you didn't like something, say specifically why. The clearer the better. You can request items as well. In your fix they show an example of how to style the item they sent. Once before I used a shirt from the example as something I would want in my next fix. Telling them what you don't like is just as important as what you do. It helps your stylist filter through and find just the right pieces for you. The one time I did not give feedback, I got a fix that was one of my worst, it was not me at all. Feedback is critical.

4. REQUEST A STYLIST

I really believe after communicating getting that right stylist is key. You need someone who gets you. Some people just click together and finding that stylist is important. The first fix I got that I knew was for  me was this one. It was the right colors and just  my style. The next time I had a fix I asked to have that stylist again.  As time goes on they understand you even more and the fixes get better. Find your fashion soulmate and enjoy!

5. FIND A GOOD FREQUENCY

Last but not least is frequency of your fixes. You get charged $20 either way whether you buy something or not. If it cost nothing then I would probably have it come monthly. Initially that is what I was doing but  I felt a pressure to buy because I did not want to be out $20 with nothing to show for it. You can get it to come as often as you want, monthly , bi-monthly etc. After a few monthly fixes it was too overwhelming and I realized I did not need it that often. I have since switched to bi-monthly and it works perfect for me. I can still shop at my favorite stores in between and then Stitch Fix feels like a nice surprise treat. You can constantly switch say if you need a lot of new clothes to get them as often as possible, to once you are full up getting it less often. It will be far more fun if you tailor the fixes to fit your needs. 

There you have it. My best advice to get the most out of your fix. I hope it was helpful. Do you have any advice not included on my list? I would love to hear from you, leave me a comment below. 

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