A few months back I was looking at old pictures and noticed how long and full my eyelashes looked. I started thinking maybe over the years they’d broken off or thinned out. It got me thinking about the beauty products I used to use. The ones I grew faithful to in high school and college but drifted as the years went on. I remembered my old favorite mascara was L’Oreal Voluminous, so I picked up a tube to try again. It brought my eyelashes right back to their youthful state and I am once again hooked. The icing on the cake was when I noticed a makeup artist at work using it on celebrity guests on the show.

Now I’m thinking I need to re-visit some other oldies. Do you have a favorite tried and true beauty product? I’d love to hear!

I’m so excited to be co-hosting a fun event at one of my favorite boutiques, No Rest for Bridget. If you live in the Orange County or even LA area, I’d love for you to join me. There will be a fun photo booth, yummy desserts and 20% off everything in the store! It’s the perfect time to stock up for holiday parties and start making a dent in your Christmas list. Hope to see you there!

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted a random wish list so I figured I was due. It’s also the perfect time to start holiday shopping and get it done early! Most of these items would make the perfect gift for someone on your list.

How cute is this dotted umbrella? I have an old black umbrella that always gets turned inside out from the wind that I desperately need to update before our supposed “El Nino” this year (ie. lots of rain).

I’m also dying over these shoes. Are they boots, are they sandals? I love the hybrid and unique markings.

Are you going to get a jump start on holiday shopping or wait til the last minute?

Happy Monday! It’s finally starting to feel a little more like fall around here and I’m brining out a new favorite. This sweater from Club Monaco has a fun leather collar that I can’t get enough of. I wore this to a friend’s Birthday brunch recently and one of my friends said I reminded her of Cher in Clueless.

I’m loving collared sweaters because they can make the most casual outfit look polished.  I’m already wanting to add more to my fall and winter wardrobe.

sweater: club monaco, skort: zara (old // love this similar printed skirt), heels: steve madden, sunglasses: free people, bracelet: lola james jewelry, bag: urban outfitters

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Managing my hair has been a learning process over several years. I have a lot of fine stick-straight hair that gets extremely tangled when it’s wet. It’s a true test of patience and I always feel bad for my hairstylist after a shampoo.  This brush has been my savor since my bestie Shelby introduced me to it. Once it dries it’s more manageable but can still be a little tangled and fall flat if I just let it go.

I feel like I enlist a small army to get it just the way I like. Let’s start from the top…

• I was recently introduced to this shampoo after receiving it in a gift bag and it’s a miracle worker. It’s more than I normally spend for shampoo but  I plan on buying the full size bottle.
• A good conditioner is key for someone who has such tangled hair, this one has been on heavy rotation for years and I love how nourished and silky it makes my hair feel.
• Once I’m out of the shower a detangler is essential in order to even get the wet brush through my locks. Once again It’s a 10 products come to my rescue. I’m currently using the blonde miracle leave-in, but I’ve tried them all. I love this one that has Keratin for extra hair health.
• Because my hair is straight, I like to let it air dry if I have the time. I try to do as little heat styling as possible in order to keep it healthy.
• Once it’s dry I like to add waves, but first I use this to prep and protect.  This curling iron is everything. I don’t know what I did before I had it. I wrap my hair around the rod without using the clamp and don’t section it off for a more tousled beachy waves look. I finish with this and sometimes I spray in a little hair spray.
• I try to only wash my hair a few times a week so in between I am dependent on dry shampoo. This one is my favorite at the moment.
• Once I week I like to deep condition my hair… before I was it I apply this to the ends. I leave it on for a few hours and then shower and wash my hair normally.

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This top from Wildfox was too good to pass up for Halloween! Paired with cat eye sunnies and leopard pumps, it’s a subtle but cute costume you could easily wear to work or a party. I plan on wearing it when I see my nieces tomorrow night with my leopard print vans and cat ears as my easy costume.

I always love the cheeky tees Wildfox puts out and am sharing more favorites below.

top: wildfox c/o (similar here and here), skirt: paper crown, sunglasses: urban outfitters, bag: urban outfitters, heels: steve madden (similar)

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If you’re looking for more last minute costume ideas check out my ballerina look and my costume inspiration post from a couple of years ago.