Ah September, it's a time for season premieres, heavily scented pumpkin spice candles and amazing deals on pens, pencils and stationary after the back to school rush (my favorite!) But it's also a time of weird ass confused weather. How on earth should one look stylish when it seems as though the the weather is not a girl, not yet an Autumn? Nevertheless, here are some tips for that tricky transitional period otherwise known as "the end of summer"
1. Welcome back long sleeves, cardigans and light jackets: Coats and puffer vests are now invading the racks but the truth of the matter is, it's not that cold! My go to look of the moment: denim crops, flawy blouses and a long lightweight cotton vest followed by cute flats and a long chunky necklace to accessorize.
My current favorite: this comfortably chic blouse from Anthropologie. It coordinates well with the other neutrals in my wardrobe, making it a "goes with everything" kind of piece. Not to mention how adorable are the little top hats and umbrellas!
2. Natural makeup: For me, Summer is all about bronzy/shimmery skin, whereas matte skin, bold lips and smokey eyes embrace the coldness of Winter. But for now, I feel most comfortable in a lightweight foundation (I'm easing out of my tinted moisturizer phase), neutral eyes and a nice nude lip with some gloss. I've been absolutely obsessed with Urban Decays Lip Junkie Lipgloss in Wallflower lately! It's the perfect color for a neutral glossy pout, think Mac's Blankety in a gloss. It's not sticky and tastes of peppermint.
3. Shampoo shopping. Maybe it's just me but I'm noticing my hair getting crapier in the last few weeks. There's been no change to my routine - but maybe that's the problem. With the weather drastically changing, my locks are in a total dry, frizzy panic. Tomorrow I will embark on a much needed Target trip and I plan to pick up these babies.
Loreal's newest line of sulfate free, uber-moisturizing haircare products. I've tried the overnight hair repair and it seemed to strengthen but not so much inject much moisture. I'll test these out for a few weeks and report back.
How about you? Any good transitional tips? Favorite makeup/hair products? What shows are you most excited about coming back? I'm pretty stoked for Parenthood, Dexter Sunday and SNL next week!
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