Happy Halloween || LUSH Haul

Happy Halloween!!!

For the past few years I have always been too late to the game to get the holiday products from LUSH. By the time I remember that there are special holiday goodies I bop into the store only to be disappointed by the empty boxes where the bath bombs and bubble bars used to be stacked. 
This year I made sure I did not miss out on the goodies and as soon as I saw the announcement that the Fall products were released I headed to the mall to pick up a little collection. I knew for sure that I had to get Boo the bath melt because he was way too cute. I also had to get the Monster's Ball bath bomb because of it's bright colors and the Pumpkin bath bomb because it smelled so delicious. Wrapping up my mini haul was the Sparkly Pumpkin bubble bar because everyone deserves a bit of sparkle in the bath. I definitely regret not getting the Lord of Misrule bath bomb because all of the pictures I have seen of it look incredible!

Boo || Luxury Bath Melt

Pumpkin || Bath Bomb

Monster's Ball || Bath Bomb

Sparkly Pumpkin || Bubble Bar

I decided that Sunday night would be the perfect time to use one of my bath bombs in order to recover from the long weekend that was full of Halloween celebrations. I went for the Monster's Ball because the citrusy smell was bright and fresh and I knew the color would be amazing. I ran my bath and set up my laptop to watch an episode of Penny Dreadful on Netflix (perfect for a Halloween mood) and set in for a nice relaxing end to my weekend. 

What is your favorite Fall LUSH product?

Day Trip || Stormy Garibaldi

There's nothing quite like spending a stormy Fall day on the Oregon Coast. The gray skies, the misty rain, the salty air and the sounds of buoy bells in the distance. My parents and aunt and uncle spent the weekend in Garibaldi fishing and crabbing and I decided to drive my Nuna (grandma) down for the day to reap the benefits of their hard work. My mom sent me a picture of the 44 crab they caught the day before and I assumed they would need help putting a dent in it. Who can resist fresh caught dungeness crab.

The house was located across the street from the Coast Guard station and although it was a little dated it had an amazing view of the Tillamook Bay where we could watch the fishing boats and kayakers. After having some crab for lunch I was able to cozy up in the sunroom and indulge in a little quiet reading time followed by a quick power nap. 

It was a hasty but rejuvenating trip and was just what I needed to kick off the Fall season. The drive home was a little less rejuvenating and I had some white knuckle moments in the dark and pouring rain. Especially the moment when I saw a spider crawling up the windshield and I had to quickly pull over on the side of the road. As the cars rushed past me and I stood drenched by the rain I lost the spider and then had to get back in the car to continue driving. It was anxiety inducing. Needless to say I was happy to make it back home safe and sound. I look forward to the next beach trip that doesn't require night driving. 

What are your favorite ways to cozy up in the Fall?

threesome || black and white striped dress

Wahoo! I finally managed to organize and get photos for my first fashion post. I've had this idea of taking an item from my closet and styling it three different ways for awhile and it feels great to see it actually happen. I had so much fun doing this shoot. I have never had photos taken of me like this and I felt pretty awkward at first. I needed to warm up, but having my friends as the photographer and assistant certainly helped. Major shout out to Jason (Hattery Images) for taking the photos and to Madi for assisting.

The centerpiece for this shoot was my black and white striped dress that I purchased 

from Old Navy 2 or 3 years ago [similar here, here and here]. 

The first style is ultra casual, zero fuss. This is something I can quickly throw on and still look like I put effort into my outfit on the weekends when I'm shopping around or meeting friends for lunch. 

Shoes || Perforated Vans slip-ons
Bag || Canvas tote [No Fotos Por Favor]
Bracelet || gift from a friend [etsy]

All business! It is so easy to throw on a blazer and heels to make this dress work for work. I've worn this exact outfit while going on interviews and it helps my confidence go through the roof. 

Shoes || Calvin Klein black Kasey mid pump
Blazer || Old Navy [similar]
Bracelet || Gold bangle from Nordstrom Rack [similar]
Necklace || Gold from Nordstrom Rack [similar]

Party time. For the final look I dug down and found my inner rockstar for a night out on the town. If I decide to wear a dress out to the bars this is a pretty typical way for me to style it.

Shoes || Izaac Mizrahi New York Shandy Chelsea Boot [similar]
Jacket || Faux leather moto jacket from Macy's [similar]
Necklace || Gold Natasha statement from Nordstrom Rack [similar]
Clutch || Hobo brand cut out handle clutch [similar]

What is your favorite way to wear a striped dress?