Adding a few special things to your seasonal wardrobe is like a little pick-me-up. A "Happy Day To Me, From Me" sort of treat. Here is what I'm loving for fall:
1: Sonia Kashuk Velvety Matte Lip Crayon - I love the look of a stained lip. Not overly made up, but lovely, nonetheless. And, yes, it feels velvety, not dry like a normal lipstain. I love this stuff! My fave? Mulberry Nude. $7.99 at Target.
2: Maybelline Express Finish polish. I love how quickly this polish dries. Perfect shade for my toes: Mocha Blast. $3.49 at Target.
3: Maybelline Express Finish polish. I like the shade Ivory in Seconds for my hands. $3.49 at Target.
4. Aviators (on the cheap!) Let me say that I've owned really expensive sunglasses and really inexpensive ones and the expensive ones break and get lost just as easily as the cheap ones. My vote? Wal-Mart $4.99.
5. Minnetonka moccasins. If you're going to buy moccasins, don't go cheap. I think Minnetonkas are the best, and aren't they just the cutest for fall? I got mine for a great deal: $29 at TJ Maxx. (Normal retail is $45, but well worth it).
Note: I was not paid to endorse these items. I just happen to enjoy them.
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I completely agree with you on the shades. I've faced similar conditions and I vote for cheap ones too.
And I'll agree with you on the moccasins too. They are super cute. Specially for fall.
Posted by: rukmini | August 26, 2011 at 02:10 AM
I have those moccasins, too. They last forever and are what i use instead of slippers. The lipstick-stain I will have to look for next time i get to Target-always nice to hear of one that someone 'real' actually likes and uses! Thanks~
Posted by: gretchen | August 26, 2011 at 02:16 AM
I love wearing Moccasins. I am wearing a pair just like yours as I write :)
have a lovely day,
Duni
Posted by: Duni | August 26, 2011 at 02:46 AM
Hello Serena,
I would say; the start to a perfect fall season for you and your family.
Smiles, Paula
PS: Love the aviator sunglasses.
Posted by: Paula Parrish | August 26, 2011 at 05:41 AM
I have a pair of those moccasins and they are my favorite! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Rene Foust | August 26, 2011 at 07:07 AM
I love Maybelline's Express Finish polish! I really like the Mocha Blast shade. I'll look for that my next shopping trip. Thank you for sharing! :)
Posted by: Tammy | August 26, 2011 at 08:57 AM
Add a Pumpkin Spice Latte to the shopping trip to Target and you've got me! :) Maybe we'll see you guys again up there!!
Posted by: annie | August 26, 2011 at 09:00 AM
I have the same issues with sunglasses. The best place to get trendy cheap sunglasses is Forever 21. http://www.forever21.com/category.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=acc_eyewear&Page=1
Posted by: Jamie (@ One Piece of Cake at a Time) | August 26, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Those shoes are adorable!
Posted by: SEO Company Los Angeles | August 26, 2011 at 03:20 PM
Love your blog lots of cute things. We loved in Canada for 16 months (from Australia) and as someone in the previous post mentioned the Pumpkin spiced Latte were to die for!!! Have a great weekend girls.
Posted by: Tina McINtosh | August 26, 2011 at 03:54 PM
I really appreciate that the things you are showing are not expensive and still beautiful and stylish. I always enjoy the fall magazines that show the fall fashion trends but alot of the things they mention can be unaffordable. I love nail polish but I can't afford to go out and buy a $30 bottle or $100 sunglasses. So thank you for sharing your picks. I also just bought a Maybeline Express Finish in a pretty color called Autumn Leaves. Can't wait for Fall!
Posted by: Stacy Lewis | August 27, 2011 at 01:59 PM
As a native Minnesotan having grown up on the shores of Minnetonka (not Gitche Gumee), I can definitely say that Minnetonka moccasins are the best! :)
Posted by: Lacey | August 27, 2011 at 07:20 PM
I've just treated myself to a new backpack/purse for work (I drive school bus) from Baggallini in the color tomato.. and OPI is my favorite nail polish, my favorite color is 'Bubble Bath.' Love your blog...
Posted by: Madge | August 28, 2011 at 02:17 PM
Thanks for the tips!
Posted by: Emily | August 29, 2011 at 08:46 AM
I love the colors of nail and lip you showed. I also love that you should things that are affordable. I just hate buying anything new lip colors so afraid it won't work so I just never do. LOL.
Totally gonna look for nail colors though.
Posted by: Heather | August 29, 2011 at 08:55 PM
Your post reminded me how much I love moccasins, but I never found a pair at a price in my budget. Last night I went to my local TJ Maxx and I found these in my size - the only pair I saw there. Serendipity. ;-)
Posted by: Megan | September 01, 2011 at 07:49 AM
Thanks for the post! Love so many of those items, I'm going to check them out!
Posted by: aleigh | September 22, 2011 at 09:20 AM