Two-tone Lips

For my job, I spend a lot of time searching the web for current trends in the fashion industry. Every now and again, I come across a real gem-and this is one I had to share. Holly Fulton, who shows at London Fashion Week, had the best makeup I've seen on any runway for Spring/Summer 2013. Some days, I just can't decide if I want to go bright pink or bold coral on my lips...now I'll be tempted to do them both at the same time!

Prep your lips with a sugar scrub before applying intense color. I like Fresh Sugar Lip Polish. Follow up with a clear balm to lock in moisture, then apply your first layer-in this case, the pink! Make sure you have an even, blended coat as this is your base. Next, put a little of your orange on a lip brush and apply it to the center of your lips, blending outwards as you go. You can also use your fingers. Et voilà! 

NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Carthage | MAKEUP Forever Lip Brush | OCC Lip Tar in Beta

Is this a trend you would try? Sound off below!

xx

Grown Up Pumpkins

Ok, I'll admit-I actually do kind of like Fall & Winter, if only for the decorating, DIY and craft possibilities! As a kid, I carved a pumpkin pretty much every October. The adult part of me still wants to roast the seeds, but I want my pumpkins to look prettier. I've rounded up some of my favorite carved & no carve pumpkin ideas.

Lattice-carved pumpkins, Flower pumpkins, Ribbon pumpkins & white pumpkins, all via Better Homes & Gardens. Other pumpkins via Pinterest.

There are so many cute, easy ways to dress up a pumpkin, from ribbons to glitter to leaves to flowers. Don't forget to make use of the pumpkin insides, either! My favorite thing to do is roast the seeds-this year I plan on roasted the insides, as well, so I have my own fresh pumpkin puree to use in all kinds of goodies.