Now that we’re halfway through October, the days are starting to have that crisp, fall chill to them. So what does that mean? Time to pull out the scarves! I love dressing up my look with scarves – I feel like it brings the whole ensemble together.
My favorite type of scarf is a blanket scarf, because there are so many ways to tie and wear them! So today I’m going to show you the three ways I most frequently style mine. And by the way, this blanket scarf is so warm and soft, comes in many beautiful colors, and it’s less than $15!
The first, and most common way I wear my blanket scarf is in a classic drape. Fold the square blanket scarf in half to make a large triangle. Drape over your neck with the point of the triangle in front of you, cross the ends behind your neck, and pull to the front. I then either tuck the ends into the fold, or tie them if I want it more secure.
The second way I fold my blanket scarf is into an infinity scarf. Fold the scarf into a triangle. Tie the two ends together, drape over your neck, and tuck the ends in as necessary. I usually drape mine around my neck twice.
The third way I style my scarf is to wear it as a shawl. Arguably the easiest scarf fold ever! Fold the square scarf into a half triangle, and drape over your shoulders like a shawl/blanket. I love this fold for evenings where it’s not quite cold enough for a coat, but I need something to take the edge off. This is also a fun way to dress up a little black dress!
This easy vegetable soup is incredibly flavorful, delicious and healthy. It freezes and reheats well, and can easily be made vegetarian and vegan. The best part? It can be ready in under 40 minutes! The perfect warming soup for chilly fall nights ahead.
When I think of fall, I think of pumpkin everything, football, cozy sweaters and SOUP! When I was a kid my mom would make lots of homemade soups. There’s just nothing else that warms you up in quite the same way.
As you know I love baking, but we can’t survive on cupcakes (although I’d be willing to try). A lot of you have asked me to share some of my healthy recipes that you’ve seen through Instagram, and I’m more than happy to oblige, starting with this scrumptious vegetable soup!
This soup is jam packed with healthy, filling veggies, and is perfect served with my flakey ham and cheese scones.
I love the phrase that the best makeup is skincare. It’s so true! How many make up products do we use to cover up skin issues? Dark circles under our eyes, acne, the list goes on! Lately I’ve been really focusing on dialing in my skincare. I’m approaching the last year of my twenties, and I know that taking care of my skin will only become increasingly important.
A few years ago I tried First Aid Beauty, and instantly fell in love! Unlike other skincare brands, I literally love every single one of their products that I’ve used. It’s now to the point that I feel comfortable ordering their products without a sample, because I already know it’s going to be amazing!
So today I thought I’d share with you some of my favorite First Aid Beauty products that I use in my daily skincare routine.
Every night before bed, I wash my face with the Pure Skin Face Cleanser. Our faces pick up so much dirt during the day; it’s so important to wash it all off and go to bed with a fresh start. This cleanser is really creamy and gentle, and cleanses my face without drying it out. Side note: have you ever washed your face, and your skin felt tight afterwards? That tightness isn’t a “squeaky clean” feeling like so many people think – that’s your skin telling you that it’s way too dry! If that happens to you with your current cleanser, try one like this that’s nourishing.
My next step is to use this Ultra Repair Cream to hydrate my skin before closing my eyes for the day. I love that it’s really moisturizing, but not heavy or oily. It leaves my skin feeling dewy, soft, and amazing when I wake up the next morning.
My last step is to apply my Eye Duty Triple Remedy Overnight Balm. I’m obsessed with this cream! It’s so relaxing to apply, and I notice a real difference in my eyes when I wake up the next morning.
A few times a week, I use this Ginger & Turmeric Vitamin C Jelly Mask to give my skin a little extra boost. I really love how light, refreshing and cooling this mask is. It was the first gel mask I’ve ever tried, and it instantly became my favorite. If I’m using this mask, I apply it after washing my face and follow up with my lotion and eye cream.
All in all, my nighttime skincare routine takes me about five minutes, or 15 minutes if I’m adding the mask that night. For me that’s perfect – anything longer and I honestly risk being too lazy and not following through with it.
What is your nighttime skincare routine?
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Autumn picnics are my absolute favorite. The temperatures are cooler, the colors are vibrant, and of course I’m all for cozy blankets and warm drinks!
Picnics are a fun way to make dinner a little more festive and exciting, and today I’m sharing my quick tips on how to make this autumn tradition an easy success.
1. Pull out the Cozy Blankets
Cooler temps mean some of my favorite things: pumpkin spice lattes, blanket scarves, and cuddling up under warm wool blankets! For our picnic, I used one of our plaid blankets as a makeshift tablecloth. I also have my eye set on this perfect picnic blanket from Pendleton – it’s nylon backed to keep picnics dry! Genius!
2. Serve Warm Cider
There is really nothing better than sitting under fall foliage, sipping some hot mulled cider. I kept ours warm in vintage insulated bottles, and served it in moscow mule mugs. These containers would also be perfect for bringing along warm soup!
3. Keep the Menu Simple, Silly!
Don’t over-complicate the menu! Some people shy away from picnics, because they get caught in the logistics of serving an unnecessarily fancy meal. My favorite picnic menu is baguettes, Boursin cheese, lunch meats and cheeses for simple sandwiches everyone can make themselves. Add a veggie and/or fruit platter from the store, and you’re good to go!
4. A Walk in the Leaves
Remember to savor and enjoy the experience. We loved taking some extra time to play with Charlotte in the fallen leaves, enjoying the autumn colors and soaking in the season.
Who else is ready for colder weather?? We’re just starting to get rainy fall days in Washington, and those crisp fall days are just around the corner – I can feel it! I’m starting to organize my fall wardrobe, and today am sharing with you some of my favorite coats for every budget. From budget choices to more expensive investment options, I hope this helps you find the perfect coat for the season!
You know I love all things pink, so I’m going to start with this coat in the mauve/white color! It’s so classic, and I love that it could so easily be dressed up or down.
This coat would definitely be more of an investment piece for me, so I would probably choose to get it in black, although I’m pretty obsessed with the pink and burgundy too. I also love this coat in grey, which is really similar to the one I’m wearing in the photos above. I’ve owned J.Crew coats for years, so I know they’re really good quality, which is obviously important if you’re looking for an investment piece!
You really can’t go wrong with a classic trench, and especially not one under $100! This coat is perfect for tailgating, fall walks and meeting friends for coffee!
This wrap coat is seriously too cute! I’d like one in every color, please! I also really like that you can adjust the fit by how snug you want to tie it.
This teddy bear coat looks so super cozy, and still has all the classic vibes I love in a coat! Can you imagine how cuddly this would be on a crisp fall day?
Isn’t this coat from H&M so cute?? It would be perfect over jeans or leggings and I love the zippers on the pockets!
We live in Washington, so rain is inevitable! I love this long raincoat because it offers so much more protection from the elements! Choosing a color would be SO hard, but I’m really leaning toward the navy! A nice raincoat for under $100 is pretty hard to beat!
What coats are you excited to wear into fall?