Autumnal Suggestions

For the past couple of years, the Pumpkin Spice Latte indicated Autumn's arrival. However, I am not a fan of pumpkin or any gourds really. So for me, Autumn's presence means seeing berry coloured lipstick and knee high boots.

Books

I have a couple of goodies that I want to talk about for those grey days of November.  First, is a book that fits right in - colours are autumnal, right? The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. Based off his blog https://markmanson.net/, Manson makes sense and is tuned in to what I believe. It's not a book telling you to not to give a f*ck, but to choose more judiciously about what you actually value. Sarcastic and had me chuckling to myself in public. Furthermore, so many people, complete strangers, would approach me just to say how awesome it is. Oh the things that connect people......

Beauty

Resurgence of the matte liquid lipstick. I thought their time had passed. But alas, not. More companies are still going strong with these bad boys. The one I think you should pick up is the holiday offering from Kat Von D mini lipstick set. The colours are nude in all ranges and a black. Who doesn't want a black?

Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick $66 Cdn everlasting-mini-liquid-lipstick-set

In other related products, I love a rosy cheek for fall and winter, it looks healthy and fresh.. If your skin doesn't eat them, a liquid or cream product works best. Nars Liquid blush in Dolce Vita is beautiful as is the Makeup Forever HD Cream blush in 510.  Please excuse the actual indication of use with the cream blush on the right. 

NARS liquid blush in Dolce Vita $38 Cdn and Make Up Forever HD Blush 510 

This is also the time of year where our skin becomes dull looking. This isn't the spot where I recommend highlighting your face to the heavens, but instead suggest using great skin care to assist with that ashy and perhaps flaky skin. A good AHA like lacticor glycolic acid will help the skin turn over, which then allows for products to absorb better and make the skin look great. Using a Vitamin C serum will also aid with dull complexions looking brighter. My favourite AHA products are Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial with 25% AHA and 2% BHA (not available in Canada; however, The Ordinary has 30% AHA 2% BHA Peeling Solution for for $7.20 Cdn), The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% . As for Vitamin C, Drunk Elephant C-firma Serum is wonderful.

C-firma Day Serum $100 Cdn

Lactic Acid 5% $5.50 Cdn

https://www.drunkelephant.com/collections/shop/products/t-l-c-sukari-babyfacial

Taking care of the outside is important but for me, nurturing my inside is paramount. The grey truly affects my mood and energy, therefore this is a time where I need to take care of myself mentally, spiritually and physically. Yoga and meditation check off all the boxes. 

Thanks for coming by

M

xx