Ready for autumn.

top - Ralph Lauren, thrifted

jeans - Old Navy

booties - ALDO

bag - H&M

rosary - Forever 21

nails - Revlon Lilac Pastelle
(Again, these were taken after i came home from a long day at school so my makeup has been trashed & my face is very blah!)

Can you tell i'm ready for autumn to roll in?  Bringing out the plaid, jeans, & leather boots - woop!  Fall is by far my favorite season in terms of weather and i love the clothes you get to wear because of it.  Definitely feel most comfortable when i'm a bit covered up tbh!  I have a feeling i'm going to be living in this outfit in variation.  Love these boots so much, the jeans are amazing, and i do love a bit of plaid flannel shirts.  Bit crazy that just a couple days ago it was 90 degrees & it's been in the 60s-70s the past two days.  Supposed to get back up to around 80 this week, which i am so disappointed with!  Sooo ready for a cold front to come through (bring on the hot chocolate, blankets, & football games!).

I became an Eyeko Embassador yesterday, so if you are ordering anything from Eyeko, definitely go ahead & enter in my code 'E17720' at the checkout!  If you spend over $20/£15/18 euro, you get a free gift. :)  If you're not ordering anything right now but might in the future, go ahead and click the link to Eyeko's website in the sidebar of my blog & my code will automatically be entered.  Just thought i'd add this bit in... sorry for the shameless plug! ;)

P.S. Those of you who do/read outfit posts - how do you title this type of post?/what titles do you prefer?  I never know what or how to name them!  Haha, i would do song lyrics like many people do, but idk.  I suppose i'm just doing whatever atm... so yeah, what do you like to title these posts?

P.P.S. This has been stuck in my head all day; My Body - Young the Giant.
P.P.P.S.  I did a blog post yesterday on my trip out to Versailles, but for some reason it's not showing up on anyone's dashboard, here is the link. <3

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The Last Days of October

♥ Saturday, October 23, 2010 - Monday, November 1, 2010 ♥

Had amazing times with my lovely friends that i can't even remember, painted my nails Eyeko's Vintage Polish, made delicious English muffin pizzas, burned some candles (i'm in need of autumn scents!), rediscovered video games, spent time at my grandma's house, changed my bedsheets to flannel (you know it's fall when.... :), handed out candy to cute little trick-or-treaters, watched Harry Potter too many times, and took way too many photos of me doing Myspace poses.

Can't believe it's November already.

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September Faves :)

Another month has gone by.....*insert long sigh here*.  September just flew by didn't it?  I swear i just saw Gaga last week!  Well, with the passing of another month, comes the obligatory monthly favorites post!  These have to be one of my favorite times of posts, both to write & to read.  This is probably because it really shows the products that have stood the test of time - i mean, you can try out all these new products, but with monthly favorites it shows what you really ended up using & what have really worked out for you!

Well i'll get onto what i've been loving this past month.  These are in no particular order :)

001. Eyeko Graffiti Eyeliner Pen in Purple

I've talked about this liquid eyeliner before in a fotd post, but i thought i'd include it in my September faves.  As i said in that post, it's really nice to switch up your everyday look.  I usually stick to my trusty black liquid liner, but it's nice to change it up every once in a while :).  This liner is really long lasting as well - it's lasted through many a gym class & long school days.  It does fade a bit after wearing it several hours, but that doesn't really turn me off!  Definitely worth a go :)

002. Brown eyeliner

Yes, another eyeliner!  I have been totally loving brown eyeliner in general.  This particular one is by Maybelline, but it's so old i don't even think it's even sold anymore!  Any brown eyeliner is fine though :).  Brown eyeliner is such great alternative to black - sometimes i find black can be very harsh, but brown gives just enough definition without being to harsh - love love love.

003. Benefit Erase Paste

When i first got this, i admittedly wasn't too fond of it - i didn't think it gave enough coverage, etc.  Since then, i've learned how to work with it to give just the right effect.  This is my go-to concealer for under the eyes, and it's just 'alright' on blemishes - i feel like i have to pack it on to cover any spots.  But as i said, it's wonderful for covering dark circles & brightening the undereye area to make you look like you got a full night's sleep, even if you didn't :)

004. Clinique Powder Blush in New Clover

I've recently try to branch out from my trusty Clinique Iced Lotus blush to try out different shades.  I have to admit i don't own a lot of blushes, mainly because i find many of the ones i try out break me out, but this one is lovely.  I got it in a gift set in the spring - hence the pretty flower packaging.  It's a pretty coral-peachy color, and gives a nice flush to the cheeks - it's lovely.

005. Yankee Candle Lip Balm

Who knew a company that's famous for their delicious candles made such fantastic lip balms?  This lip balm trumps my Burt's Bees chapstick..and even my Carmex!  This stuff is absolutely perfect for prepping the lips for lipstick.  No flaky, dry lips for me! :)  Definitely something to try out!

006. Bare Escentuals Max Coverage Concealer Brush

Last beauty item for this post!  I use this brush with my Bare Minerals foundation to set my concealer, and also to give a bit more coverage - it's absolutely fantastic!  It packs on the product - in a good way, haha - and is just a breeze to use.  Perfect traveling size as well :)

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Do you enjoy the festive Halloween decorations? LOL

007. Vitamin D Tablets

I went to the doctor because i was feeling just really down & depressed, and she told me it might be because of seasonal affective disorder, so she told me to try out taking Vitamin D tablets because it was worth trying & wouldn't do any harm to my body (Cliff note's version haha).  I started taking them about a week & a half ago & already feel a difference!  Maybe it's just in my head, but either way haha.  Strong bones & teeth are the way forward right? ;)

008. AUTUMN!

Yes, i do love rainy/generally crappy weather!  Autumn has got to be one of my favorite seasons - if not my favorite!  The air is crisp, the leaves are turning bright yellow, orange, & red, the sun is rising a bit later & setting a bit earlier, i've had the luxury of bundling up in sweaters & blankets....i just love it!  Bring on the holidays ;)

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More random favorites

009. Music - I've really been enjoying Beach House - particularly the song Zebra -Victoria's voice is amazing.

010. Eye candy - Andrew VanWyngarden.  End of story.  He's just so beautiful.  You may not think so...but tbh that's a good thing - more for me!  Haha ;)  He seems like such a great person as well :) ♥

What have you all been loving this past month?!

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Eyeko Saucy Polish! ♥

As some of you may already know, i'm currently obsessed with all things red - nails, clothes, you name it!  So when i saw this polish, i knew i just had to paint it on my nails straight away.  The polish i so lovingly glided on my nails is one of Eyeko's newest polishes - Saucy Polish For Naughty Nails!  It's a bright, classic tomato red - the color & the name of the polish actually reminds me of salsa..tehe :)

I had heard a lot of great things about Eyeko's nail polishes, so i had high hopes for some seriously naughty nails ;)

Base coat - Maybelline Express Finish 50-Second Nail Color Base & Top Coat
Top coat - Revlon Extra Life No Chip Top Coat

Saucy Polish actually went on really well, it dripped a bit at first, but overall it was really easy to work with.  You could get away with using just one coat to be honest, but since i really like to pack the color on, i ended up using 2-3 coats, depending how each nail looked after the second coat.  I found it dried really quickly, which of course i loved - i can't stand waiting forever for my nails to dry!



The brush isn't too thin or too thick, or too plastic-y, which is nice, but i did find that since it's so long, it was a bit messy, but nothing a little touch-up with a q-tip couldn't fix.
I did notice a little of wear at the tips of my nails, but that may just be because i'm rough on my nails :)

I really love the packaging, it's not like any other bottle i own!  It's quite quirky, and i adore the cute name :).  I'm a total sucker for cutesy things like that!  I think red nail polish is something every girl should own - it adds a little bit of sauciness to any outfit and can really pull an outfit together, it's like the cherry on top of any look!

Overall, i was really pleased with this polish & would recommend it to anyone who's looking to add a little spice to their look!  Eyeko polishes are available for $5.50 to those in the US on Eyeko's website, and Saucy Polish in particular is available here!  If you live in the UK, i think some Superdrugs sell Eyeko, and you can always order online :)

Look out for some more posts on other Eyeko products in the near future! ♥
Hope you're all having a lovely week!
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Disclaimer: I was sent Saucy Polish for consideration, but of course this is 100% my opinion, i'm not being compensated for this review, and i'm not affiliated with Eyeko!

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