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Mother Nature finally delivered the Fall weather to New York this past weekend. I was freezing dressed in a sweater, sweatpants and socks and desperately wanted to put the heat on. I hope that this weather sticks around so I can truly enjoy the Fall season.

I make it very known that I am the queen of Pumpkin Spice everything and I feel like with every Fall season, my love for it only grows. I make the most of the three months where I can enjoy all things Pumpkin Spice and this year, it is no different.

Everyone is getting in on the pumpkin spice trend nowadays, from beauty products to accessories, no one is safe from the basicness of all things pumpkin.

I figured it was a good time to round up all my favorite pumpkin items... 




Pumpkin Spice Lattes: These are the OG of Pumpkin items and the first thing I treat myself to the day after Labor Day. I love the Starbucks one but no matter where I am, I always get a Pumpkin Spice Latte if it's available. I make them at home with the Caffe Latte Starbucks Keurig cups, or just treat myself to regular pumpkin coffee.

Pumpkin Baked Goods: Whether it's a scone, muffin, bread, cookie or cake, I eat all of the pumpkin things during the Fall season. I bake some, I buy some, and it's the one treat I really allow myself to splurge on.

Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spice O's: This is new to me this year and it was such a delight to find a pumpkin cereal that was tasty. I've tried so many other pumpkin cereals and am always disappointed but these Trader Joe's Os were delicious. They had a sweet, subtle cinnamon pumpkin flavor but nothing too overpowering.

Pumpkin Spice Belvita Biscuits: A few years ago I had a Belvita Biscuit for the first time and my life was changed forever. I became obsessed with this little babies and savored every bite. I've since stopped eating them because they are heavy in Weight Watchers points (8 points for 4 biscuits) but at the start of the season, I treated myself to the Pumpkin Spice ones. They have more of a cinnamon flavor but are so satisfying and delicious, it's all worth it.

Pepperidge Farm Pumpkin Spice Swirl Bread: Talk about the perfect Fall breakfast! Toast this bread with some butter (or even Pumpkin Butter) and your life is automatically 100x better. Taste it, and let me know what you think.

Burts Bees Pumpkin Spice Lip Balm: I just went to look for this in my makeup drawers and couldn't find it -- must mean I need a new one. This lip balm smells perfectly like Pumpkin Spice but the scent doesn't linger. Also, Burts Bees is a great company and has great lip products so it's a win-win.

Too Faced Pumpkin Spice Palette: I've only used this once but I'm including it in this post. Too Faced does so well with their themed and scented palettes so it's no surprise that they finally released a Pumpkin Spice one. It has the most gorgeous color scheme and screams Fall; from brown neutrals to plums and true pumpkin colors.  It also has that faint pumpkin scent which really puts me in the Fall spirit. You can only get this on HSN and it comes with a pumpkin scented and colored lipgloss. It's SUCH a good collection and good value.

What are your favorite pumpkin spice items?
xoxo
B

Another long week has come to an end! Did anyone else feel like this week dragged on? I swear I woke up on Tuesday and thought it was Friday. I think it had to do with the fact that it was the first regular work week I've had since before Memorial Day Weekend.

Getting back into the Fall groove of things is sometimes hard, no matter how many Pumpkin Spice Lattes I have (it was 4... I had 4 PSL from Starbucks this week).

I'm writing this rather late on Friday night because I was too lazy (not even tired, just pure laziness) last night and this afternoon after I got home from work.

Other than the long, stressful week, not much else happened this week that I could think of. I am excited to have a fall weekend. Tomorrow I'm going to bake a few Weight Watchers approved fall treats for breakfast, do some fall decor shopping, and on Sunday, I'm headed to my first brunch of the season.

Brunch, to me, is always better in the fall!

I hope the weather cools off again next week because this week was just a little too hot -- I mean, we are in mid-September already (that went by fast!) and I'm ready to wear booties and sweaters.

Spruced up my gallery wall for Fall with the help of my printer & Etsy!

I will stop babbling and get to my links!


I posted a new video this week!



Here's what you missed on Royally Pink:
*I didn't post on Monday in observance for September 11th. I usually do a blog post dedicated to it, but felt like I've said what I need to say about that horrific day.

Have a great weekend everyone!
xoxo
B

How is September over already? Seriously, how is it over? I'm utterly confused as to how today is the last day of September. 

It was a wild month, emotionally, but a boring month, socially. September was weird and for the first time in my life, I wasn't sitting in a hot, sticky classroom. This was and still is an adjustment. 

I'm kind of glad to see September go and for October to start. October has always been very good to me so I'm definitely looking forward to it. Also, my social calendar is filled to the brim with fun events all month so hopefully that'll help me get out of my post-grad funk.

Even though September wasn't my favorite, there was still a lot of stuff I loved--hence, my favorites.

I'm still getting the hang of these favorite posts so bare with me.


Beauty Blender: Do I even have to say it? This was in my "Recent Beauty Haul" post and I'm obsessed. I was skeptical at first because it's "just a sponge" but it really is so much more than that. It applies concealer and foundation flawlessly and effortlessly. I haven't tried it out with a true liquid foundation but I used it with my Rimmel Stay Matte Mousse foundation and it applied like a dream. This is a staple that everyone should have-- I use it everyday.

Pumpkin Spice Lattes: #BasicBitch and I don't care who knows it. I usually reserve all fall related things until it gets crazy cool outside but I was so tempted this month. I did wait, until the 2nd week in September to start enjoying PSL's but I couldn't help it. I get mine iced from Dunkin Donuts before work and hot from Starbucks on the weekends. Give me pumpkin everything!

Color Whisper in Mocha Muse: I've had this color for almost a year now and I just rediscovered it. Color Whispers by Maybelline are the perfect mix of lipstick and balm, in a fun little tube. I've been experimenting more with actual lipsticks but sometimes I'm lazy or don't want a full blown lip color so I've been reaching for this. It adds a touch of shine and moisturizers at the same time so it's perfect.

Milani Runway Lashes in Black: During the day, I don't like to look too made up. Sometimes I won't eveen put on face makeup, just throw on some eyeliner and mascara. I have a few different mascaras that I use for different occasions because they give me thicker and fuller lashes. Sometimes I just want a natural looking lash and this is where Milani Runway Lashes come in. I got this in my HerConference goodie bag and just started really using this. It has a thin brush which still makes my lashes thick and full but not too much. It gives a very natural, no mascara look that I love. You can however, build this up to give you dramatic lashes as well.

Bustle App: Okay, this is a weird favorite to have but it's recently discovered and I love it. I follow Bustle on Facebook and love reading their articles, everything from entertainment to lifestyle to beauty, it's an awesome website. I discovered a few weeks ago that they have an app and it's made my life. I love reading articles on my way to work and at night before I got to sleep. It makes things easier and is just really cool.

Once Upon a Time: I spent the entire month watching this show on Netflix and I'm obsessed. I was in need of a new show and there didn't seem to be a better time to start one. I tried watching Once Upon a Time when it first premiered four years ago but couldn't get into it. Now, I can't get enough. I finished the third season on Friday night, just in time for season 4 to premiere on Sunday. Fairytales, curses, and love stories? What more could you want from a show?

Big Little Lies: I received this book courtesy of the Birchbox/Birchbloggers monthly book club and was so excited to read it! I finished it within two weeks and am floored at how incredible it was. There is nothing like getting lost in a good book! Look for a full review on this baby in the next few weeks. 

What were your favorites of the month? Tell me in the comments!


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