Autumnal Lacquers

Helllo, fall! So glad you're here. I've missed you! 

Arg, autumn is seriously one of my favorite seasons. If it weren't for snow, it'd be my No. 1, easy. To show my giddiness that fall is here (even though there is no perceptible seasonal change where I am stationed...major UGH!), I've compiled a list of right-now nailpolishes to adorn my nails with as much autumn trendiness as possible. 

First, the color of the season: oxblood (not to mention the coolest name). It's everywhere...tops, bottoms, shoes, handbags, makeup... Everywhere! If you don't own anything in this super chic shade yet, and want to ease in to the trend, try some polish first.

Oxblood not your color? Or do you want to try as many trends as possible? Either way, try these: metallic (I like this rich metallic and glittery brown, but there are many to choose from!), navy, royal blue, and orange.

And finally, some tried and true basics that have become staples of my collection. Turn to golds, nudes, and blacks for always au courant looks. I like to also keep a good white on hand, both to use alone and for decorating.

The Wrap

An update on all things enjoyable from the past week or so.

{the shoes I bought my bf for his birthday...think I can borrow them?}

{finally broke down and bought myself a new one}

{a day at the spa...at home}

{some inspiration for updating my hair color...stay tuned for the results!}

{a precious little ring from American Eagle}

Some Lovely Things

Here are a few of the [many] things brightening up my world lately.

Hard Rock

I like to sport a mixture of edgy and feminine. Whether it's one unexpected piece or a whole outfit based on blending the two, it is definitely my favorite com (sorry - combination - ...haha an old friend of mine took to shortening the word to it's shortest possible option, and it still makes me laugh). Anywho, we went to the Hard Rock restaurant/casino/resort/mini town thing (I genuinely am unsure what to call such a monstrosity) last week to celebrate a certain special someone's birthday. My first time at the mini town thingy! And let me tell you, it's probably the coolest mini town thingy anywhere. Unless they have a bigger version somewhere else. But anyway, it was awesome. And since it was for a special occasion, I wanted to look...well...special. So I pulled out some of my best edgy and some of my best feminine, and ended up with a look perfect for prancing around a mini town thingy (and celebrating someone's birthday). 

Brown Sugar Scrub

[an at-home remedy... get ready to get your DIY on]

Oatmeal and brown sugar are yummy, so why not put it on your skin? Seriously...WHY NOT? 

Here, let me explain. I found this little recipe for an at-home body scrub (on Pinterest, of course) awhile ago, and decided I must give it a go. I've since done it more than once, and let me tell you...your skin will never feel softer. "Like butter" the post even said. Butter. Yep. 

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup [uncooked] oatmeal
1 cup olive oil

DIRECTIONS:
Mix that stuff together and lather it on. Then just rinse off with some water (the shower will do). And be on your merry way.

NOTE: The messiness of this concoction never ceases to amaze me. Just so you're warned.