FALLing Into the Swing of Things

Fall is around the corner! You know what that means? Sweaters, scarves, boots, and tea!! And of course, many other cuddle-worthy things.

And if you didn't know, I am extremely excited for fall. It's one of my favorite seasons! Of course though, living where I am, fall only lasts for about two weeks, and then you're thrown into bitter-beautiful winter. But we can adapt :)

So, for your enjoyment, I have a few tips/reviews for some beauty secrets that you can try out this season to mix things up! :)

1. Maybelline Fit Me! Shine-free foundation stick:
    I bought this little fella'  about two weeks ago. I was a little nervous when I first tried it. I was afraid that it might dry my skin out, or not provide any color. (My skin is hopelessly naturally pink/red). But I was happily proven wrong! I just wipe my primer over my face before I put it on, and then I whip it out and rub it on. It's kind of fun to put on too! :) It has a nice matte finish, and gently covers my pinkish skin tone.
2. The Oil Cleansing Method
    I've actually been trying out this face wash method for about three or four months. I've been really excited about the results. For those of you who do not know, the oil cleansing method is a skin care regimen that only includes Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Castor Oil. (Sounds crazy, I know). But, thanks to chemistry (haha, ironic that I'm taking that class this year), but we know that "like dissolves like." So, plug in oil, and you've got, "oil dissolves oil." It makes sense. The castor oil cleans out your pores of the dirt and grime from the day, and the extra virgin olive oil moisturizes. For me personally, it works really well. For combination skin, use a 1:1 ratio, oily skin 2 parts castor oil and 1 part extra virgin olive oil. For dry skin, use 2 parts extra virgin olive oil, and 1 part castor oil.
         Directions:
         1. Rub face with oil, massage--do not scrub.
         2. Wet washcloth with hot water.
         3. Place washcloth onto face, letting the steam clean through your pores. (Like a spa!)
         4. Wipe face with washcloth, wiping away excess oil.
I do this every night, and simply splash my face with water in the morning. If I were to wash it in the morning, my skin would dry out. After I wash my face with the oil, it feels very clean and fresh. Try it out! :)
3. Curling Hair with a Flat Iron
    Over the years I've tried many methods on curling hair. I've come to the conclusion that I like the look that a flat iron provides for curls. Below is a video that shows how you do it. I do it the exact same way. Don't fret if it takes you a while to get the hang of it. Practice makes perfect! :)

Some things to consider wearing this fall:
beanies, faux fur, braids in your hair, sweaters with elbow patches, trench coats, leather, chambray shirts

Hope you all have a lovely day!! Aloha! xx