Products I'm Loving

 I feel like it's been such a long time since I last featured a few products that I can't put down. It's one thing to show you what I've been buying lately. The true test comes from what I'm using on a daily basis.

This Fall, I've been all about berry toned blush with a satin finish. I love coral when I'm tanned, but once my color fades, I like a beautiful berry pop right onto the apples of my cheeks. Nothing perks up my complexion more. These are surprisingly easy to wear. They can go on sheer, or packed on! I like somewhere in between. The MAC shades are no longer available, but the LORAC blush is beautiful. There are so many pretty berries out on the market, I'm sure you can find the perfect one for you.

This Chanel quad in Prelude is a gift from my best girl. I'm loving a plum smokey eye, and this lets you go light and natural, or dark and sultry. All four shades are incredibly flattering. I like to use my Sephora smudge brush in number 29 to line my eyes in the darkest shade. It lasts all day.

What is this flourescent pink blob you may ask? It's called a tangle teezer! Apparently it's very popular in the U.K. I got mine at Sally's Beauty and I've been using it every single day since. It's the perfect shape for the palm of your hand, and it glides along the hair easily to comb out tangles - minus the pain.



These three scented candles from Bath & Body Works make me so happy. I light them primarily at night after a long day. The Vanilla Bean Noel has been my favorite for years now.

What products are you loving this Fall?

♥ Noelle

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Cloudy Day

Trench (in petite size) - Loft, Skirt - Forever 21 (old) (similar here),  Lace blouse (underneath) - Zara (pretty option), Pumps - Nine West, Scarf - Target (similar), Bag - Chanel, Ring - YSL (Love this color), Lips - MAC Viva Glam Cyndi

This is my favorite outfit in my closet. Possibly my favorite outfit ever. As soon as I put on my new LOFT trench coat, this magical feeling came over me. You know the one. The feeling we all search for when we go shopping for that one special piece that will transform our wardobes and make us feel like queens. That feeling. The beauty of clothing is in the way certain items makes us feel. We may look like the best version of ourselves in it, but it transcends appearance. It alters our mood, and that my friends, is extremely powerful. So yes, fashion is frivolous. But there is some power in it too. Even on a windy, cold, and cloudy day, I floated on cloud nine :)

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MAC Holiday & Sephora VIB Sale

Just a quick post for today, as I'm leaving in a bit to go camping. We are taking a trailer, courtesy of the boy's parents so I guess I can't truly call it camping. With a queen sized bed, a stove, and a bathroom, we aren't really going to be roughing it! Nope, just relaxing.

Here are my buys from Sephora's VIB sale yesterday! I also stopped by MAC and picked up two things from their Holiday collection.

1. Lancome Hypnose Star Mascara Collection - Such a great value! You get a full size mascara, artliner (my favorite liquid liner), a mascara base, and eye makeup remover. I can't wait to try the mascara, I've heard great things :)

2. Sephora Super Stars - I think the name says it all. Again, you can't go wrong by purchasing a kit like this. You can try so many things for a great deal. I wanted the Hourglass primer, and this kit contains it. I also needed another Benefit They're Real mascara, and I've been meaning to purchase the Chloe fragrance for months now. Everything else looks amazing!

3. Makeup Forever Mat Velvet + - I had to replenish. I'm tempted to try the HD foundation, especially for my wedding. That one remains on my list!

4. MAC Glamour Daze blush in easy manner, eyeshadow in stolen moment. Gorgeous, and definitely in line with my plum/taupe makeup obsession.

If you would like to see any swatches or reviews on anything, please let me know. Just give me about a week or so to test these beauties out!

Use code CELEBRATE at checkout for 20% off your entire purchase at Sephora. Happy shopping!

♥ Noelle

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Splashes of Color

Blazer - Nordstrom (similar), Top - Anthropologie, Skirt - J. Crew Factory, Flats - Ivanka Trump (I love them in red), Bag - J. Crew Factory, Necklace - F21, Watch - Fossil (here in rose gold), Bracelet - Oia Jules

I'm a neutral girl at heart. I don't think I ever wore much color back in high school or college, unless it came in the form of a pretty party dress from Express. I remember going to Las Vegas a few years ago with my best friend. I wore a beautiful bright green chiffon dress. I felt like a million dollars in it. Then I gave it away, and for what justifiable reason I don't know. I miss it! I wish it was still in my possession. Anyway, that's about as colorful as I ever got. Today, I'm much less afraid of color. It really lifts my mood and I think it warms up my complexion. On days when I'm feeling dull, I like to throw on some splashes of color and pepper it into an otherwise neutral palette. I've even changed up my makeup. I was always known for a natural, pinky - nude lip. Now I prefer reds, hot pinks, and plums. I like to see my world in color these days, and not in shades of grey.

♥ Noelle

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Plum Dressing

Clearly time to wipe down the mirror, I see...

Jacket - Nordstrom (similar), Blouse - Express, Jeans - Loft, Wedges - Target (similar), Ring - YSL arty, Bracelets - Etsy and Stella & Dot, Bag (not shown) - Rebecca Minkoff

I love shades of purple and plum for Fall and Winter. Jewel tones are the richest and most regal of shades, and I think they complement darker hair more then pastels do. Even my makeup lately reflects my love for all things plum.This tweed jacket from the Nordstrom anniversary sale finally got to see the light of day. I love tweed, it always reminds me of Coco Chanel. So lady-like and polished. I doubt she would have worn a tweed jacket with skinny jeans, but I guess that's what makes it feel modern today. You can't go wrong with throwing a little jacket over everything! Not only does it make an outfit look a bit more put-together, but it also cinches in the waist for a slimming effect.

Last chance to enter my INPINK giveaway - ends tonight!

♥ Noelle

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Animal Instinct

Dress - H&M (similar, similar,) Flats - Steve Madden via Ross (similar), Bag - Chanel, Necklace - Stella & Dot, Watch - Fossil, Bracelets - Oia Jules & Stella & Dot

Just when I'm praising the rain gods for cooler weather, I'm taunted by more heat! I wanted so badly to wear THIS last weekend! I still am dying to pull out my loft trench! It'll just have to wait.

Alas, I went with something a bit more appropriate for the bi-polar weather. I still adore this little snake print dress. It's short yes, but not so short that I feel uncomfortable. That's the one good advantage of being 5'2. A tunic on a taller girl is most definitely suitable as a dress for me. The bronzey print paired nicely with burgundy flats and gold jewelry. I would love to find more long-sleeved dresses like this one because they are so versatile. You don't have to worry about exposing too much skin because your top half is already covered. Pair them with tights and your legs won't freeze! A great trench or pea coat would look perfect too.

Don't forget to enter my INPINK giveaway! You have until midnight Monday!

♥ Noelle

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