Fall/Winter Fashion

So fall is upon is, and personally it's my favorite season. I love it because I get to wear all the sweaters and scarves I've been saving for cooler weather. I am also in love with pumpkin scented everything, fall leaves, and rain. In this post I am going to give you a quick guide to being in style this fall:) Just to let you know, this is going to be a long post to cover everything for fall. Hope you learn and enjoy!

Let's start at the top, shall we? What am I wearing this fall as far as make-up goes?

Foundation/cover up: Aveeno Clear Complexion BB Cream with SPF 30. It's a liquid, and one I would totally recommend. I love it. If you're into powders, I also use Jane Iredale Pure Pressed, a mineral powder base with SPF 20. Best. Powder. EVER. For the spots though, I use Benefit Industrial Strength Concealer. Works wonders!

Mascara: L'OREAL Telescopic Shocking Extensions Mascara. I've tried a lot of different mascaras, and this is the one I fell in love with. Because my eyelashes are so long and thick, it really helps to separate them without adding clumps. I also use a safety pin to get rid of the extra little bunches of lashes. I use a plastic spoon for my bottom lashes, to minimize the amount of mascara on my skin. Just put the spoon under your lashes and brush them with the wand. Awesome for on the go if you don't have time to clean up around your eyes.

Eye shadow and liner: I don't really use a lot of these products, because natural is really in right now. If you are though, browns and champagne colours are so pretty. Try using brown liner too. My eye shadow is from Korea, so I don't know what brand it is. Jelly got me it last year, along with my liners. The eye liners brand is Nature Republic Pretty Tree Auto Eyeliner. In case you know the brand:)

Lip stick: I don't wear lip stick, I do however, wear gloss. It's called Sexy Mother Pucker (please excuse the name:) and it's from The Soap & Glory Cosmetics line. If you first put on Blistex Mint SPF 15, then the lip gloss, it seriously stays on for like 5 hours. That's if you aren't eating anything or rubbing it off. I would definitely recommend checking it out.

Perfume: I wear Someday by Justin Bieber. Before you say anything, I don't care if you hate or love the Biebs, his first perfume smells amazing. I'm not really a fan, but everyone always tells me how good I smell when I wear it.  Not all perfume smells good on everybody. It's about what's right for you, and what works with your body.
*Helpful tip: To see if a perfume smells nice on you, spray some on your wrist and let sit for a good 30 minutes. Then lick your wrist where you sprayed it, and if it tastes sweet, it's right for you. If it's sour, it's not I know it sounds stupid, but it works.*

Hair: Like I said, Natural is really in. I usually don't do anything with my hair, but I have been blessed with naturally straight hair ( please don't hate me) But every time I wash my hair, I put Moroccan Oil is it, and it repairs and makes it smell really nice, not to mention helps it dry faster.

Let's talk shirts and sweaters now.

Okay, the colours this fall range from earth tones to pastels. Mostly earth tones though, like purpley-reds and dark greens. When you look outside and see the leaves changing on the trees, those are the colours you want to be channeling. The colours of the forest, if you will.

Plaid flannel is really in right now, and is super comfy. Pair it with a matching t-shirt and an infinity scarf and you're ready to go! Layering is big too. It's all about comfort this fall, but not sloppy comfort. So don't take that as an excuse to wear sweats all day, every day.

What I usually wear is some skinny jeans with a loose shirt and a flannel over top. If I'm feeling particularly cold that day, I'll throw on a scarf too.

For Jeans, I have 4 pairs. One pair of light, dark, black, and grey. They're all skinny and the jegging style. I would defiantly recommend owning a pair of light and dark ones for sure. That way you have a pair of jeans for basically anything you own! The black and grey ones are an added bonus, and they are nice shades to have.

Shoes:

Combat boots are seriously in right now. If you don't own a pair, go out and buy some.

That's basically it for this post, if you have an questions or anything to add, don't be afraid to comment!

Stay Lovely,
Dixie xox

Fall Essentials

The crisp air, the cracking of the fireplace, and the oh-so-good cinnamon pumpkin pie. Mm! The joy of fall is here!

In all of the four seasons, fall holds a special place in my heart. The weather is gorgeous, the leaves change their colours, and most of all, Thanksgiving turkey? Oh, oh yes.

So, I thought I'd kick off this new season with a fun post filled with, 'Fall Essentials'! 

Let's begin!

Clothes.

The most important aspect to the season is the clothes!

The more chilly weather will pull you into the trend of knit sweaters, warm jackets, and toasty boots.

Now here are a few examples of essentials that you should try to incorporate into your fall wardrobe.

I just got this new ox-blood sweater for $15 at a boutique here in Korea a few days ago! I can definitely see it being VERY loved this fall! This scarf has been with me since last winter, I got it at Bluenotes for $10! Ox-blood was a very hot colour last year, and this year won't be any different. Have fun with your knit clothes! 

I also got this piece from Korea, this one was a bit pricey, but I don't remember exactly how much it was. But, I think versatile jackets like this should be a splurge. I can't tell you how many times I have worn this. It's not even funny. The military trend was a HUGE trend this past year, and just like ox-blood, it isn't any different this time around. Definitely a staple this fall.

And you can't forget the classic fuzzy monkey jammies. I guess you could wear these out... Not going to lie... I have... (For pajama day!)

Makeup.

Just like the colours of clothing get deeper for the fall, so does makeup. I like to go with a classic neutral smokey look for everyday. But trust me, it's much more natural than a full on smokey look.

Eyeshadow- Innisfree #18 Mineral Eyeshadow. This is an absolutely GORGEOUS shade for fall! It also has some small glitter, which makes it even better!

Eyeliner- Any classic black eyeliner. I like my Maybelline Eye Studio black gel eyeliner, but I didn't bring it with me to Korea. My trick with eyeliners is to always, always, always set it with a corresponding eyeshadow colour. This way, the liner won't travel, and it will set in place.

Mascara- Maybelline the Rocket Volume Express in Very Black. This is my absolute favourite mascara, EVER! It is so voluminizing and lengthening! It really does work like a rocket, my eyelashes just blast off! Haha! This is my second tube of it, and it never ceases to amaze me.

Eyebrows- Innisfree Eco Eyebrow Kit. My eyebrows are already dark and so sometimes I just want a quick pick-me-up and I brush this on them. The kit has two shades of a taupe-y brown powder. It gives off a very natural, yet defined look.

Face- Makeup Forever Full Cover Concealer #5. This is another one of my absolute favourite products that I swear by. This is a waterproof concealer, and the littlest amount goes a very long way. I've had this for a few months and I still have more than three quarters of it left. Mind you, I use this everyday! 

Lip Care- Burt's Bees Mint Beeswax Lip Balm. I have used this since I was probably five, and I always go back to it, especially during the colder months. 

Lipgloss- MAC Cremesheen Glass in Richer Lusher. Coral is my favourite colour, and I definitely love putting some coral lipgloss on! MAC's cremesheen glasses are so moisturizing, they smell delicious, and aren't sticky at all! 

Books.

The last category I will do is books. I have been really into reading lately. I feel like since I've been away from home, books have been keeping me from feeling homesick and lonely. Here are a few that I have enjoyed. 

The Fault in Our Stars - John Green

Oh gosh... I won't start again with this book. I just can't. If you would like to see my full review and thoughts on this work of art, you can go check out my last post, 'The Fault in Our Stars: Book Review.'

I promise you, you won't regret reading this gem.

I Am Number Four - Pittacus Lore

I was at the bookstore and I bought this because I heard nothing but great reviews on it. I have to admit it was a good read, but I found the second half of the book a little cheesy. The first half was pretty realistic and interesting, but the second half had me getting a bit bored. Nonetheless, I can definitely see why so many people enjoyed this book, because I did too.

So, that's a wrap! 

Hope you have a fantastic start to this fall season! 

(Thanksgiving and Christmas aren't that far away! Yay! Goodness, where does time go?!)

Stay strong,

xoxo Jelly