My favorite month has come to an end. While
many are officially breaking out the peppermint mocha and decorating Christmas trees, it’s
still Halloween in my soul.
I’ve gathered quite a few favorites over the
past few weeks so grab a pumpkin spice latte, cause we’re about to get started.
Hair Care:
Maple Holistic “Tea Tree Oil Shampoo”: I
recently collaborated with Maple Holistic and they sent me their Tea Tree Oil
shampoo to try out and I’ve been using it frequently ever since. The brand has all-natural products and they’re
cruelty free so know I was all over that. The shampoo contains natural tea tree
oil to help improve the health of your hair and scalp, promote growth and help
with itchiness and dandruff. Now, I don’t really suffer from dandruff but
because we wear hats at work, my scalp sometimes itches like crazy. I use this shampoo whenever I do my mid-week wash to help relieve the itchiness and it's been a lifesaver. At first, I was hesitant because many products
tend to dry my hair out so I was concerned about the tea tree oil but thankfully
it worked out! They also have other special formulas to target specific hair
needs so definitely check them out. If you’re curious about which product is
right for you, they also have a free product program where they’ll send you a
free full-size product for you to try.
Bella Curls “Coconut Whipped Crème Leave-in Conditioner”:
I had been searching for a good leave-in conditioner and I randomly picked this
up while I was at Target and I’m obsessed. First off, it smells amazing so that’s
always a plus. Second, it helps keep my hair hydrated and smooth. After I’m
done washing my hair, I apply a generous amount while my hair is still slightly
damp and then I tie it up. My hair is so soft the next day and it’ll still
smell like heaven so if you enjoy the smell of coconut, you’ll love this. It’s
helped keep my hair moisturized and has definitely improve the overall texture
so I highly recommend it.
Skincare:
The Ordinary “Niacinamide”: So, I was
hesitant to try this brand for long because of how potent their ingredients are
and how sensitive my skin is. Naturally, I’m kicking myself now for depriving
myself for so long because now I can’t live without this serum. I was on the
hunt for a serum that would help improve my skin texture and complexion and
this has dramatically improved my skin. The Niacinamide is essentially Vitamin B3 and
helps improve skin blemishes and congestion. It also contains 10% zinc, which
helps control sebum so if you have oily or combination skin (like I do) then
you’ll love this. I use this twice a day, after I apply toner and before I
apply moisturizer. My skin has been glowing ever since.
VTMN Organics “Facial Glaze”: Speaking of “glowing”,
my skin has been loving this moisturizer! I’ve been dying to try VTMN Organics
for a while now because I’ve heard so many good things about their products. I
ran out of my other moisturizer so I ordered the Facial Glaze and I’m so shook.
I have combination skin so I was a bit worried about using an oil based
moisturizer because I didn’t want to make my skin any oiler but y’all, this
stuff is amazing. It’s formulated for oily, combo, and sensitive skin types so
basically it was made for me. It doesn’t clog pores, helps soothe redness and
irritation, it’s gentle and its vegan and cruelty free. I feel like a glowing
goddess when I wear this. It’s currently out of stock so make sure to stalk their
social media to find out when it will be restocked because everything is
handmade.
Beauty:
Violet Voss x Nicol Concilio EyeshadowPalette: I’m obsessed with warm eye looks, this is nothing new. I first saw
this palette when Jackie Aina used it in a tutorial and I pretty much had to
have it. I’ve used this palette almost every day since I got it, I can’t put it
down. I take it everywhere with me. The shadows are infused with jojoba oil so
the blend like a dream and the pigmentation… Let us just take a moment to
appreciate how blessed we truly are for the pigmentation in the palette.
Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in “NahzFur Atoo”: I finally found the perfect blood red liquid lipstick. I’ve used
this all month and I can’t get enough. I love the formula of the KVD
Everlasting Lipsticks so I’m not surprised that this ended up being a favorite
of mine. My signature shade is “Hawkwind” and now I have this baby to obsess
over.
Clothing:
Wicked Clothes “Pryokinesis for Beginners”Tee: I’ve been lusting after this tee for a while now because it’s constantly
on my Instagram feed. I caved a finally bought it and It’s so nice. It’s soft
and it fits perfectly. Plus, as someone who loves the film Firestarter, I just
couldn’t pass this up.
Vera Eye Candy “Chucky and Tiffany” Top: For
those that know me, they know I love Bride of Chucky so naturally, I had to
have this shirt. Vera Eye Candy is one of my favorite brands, they have so many
items for those that love horror and music, like myself. I was Chucky for
Halloween so obviously, I had to throw this top on to complete my look.
Boots (Target): I spotted these boots at
Target and almost passed them up but then my mother looked me in the eye and
said “treat yo self.” So, I did and I’ve been wearing them ever since. They’re
the most comfortable pair of boots I have. The heel is chunky so they’re easy
to walk in and they complement so many looks. I wore this all weekend at
Homecoming and if I can survive dancing to “Gasolina” walking all over campus
in these, that’s a win in my book.
Entertainment:
All Time Low “Good Times”: I already loved
this song, but then All Time Low released the music video and I feel deeper in
love. The music video touches on a lot of the issues that we face in society
that some don’t want to talk about. It’s so important and I think everyone
needs to see it.
Waterparks “Dizzy”: Since their debut album
Double Dare just turned one, it felt appropriate to include this in my
favorites. I’ve been listening to this song on repeat since I saw them during
All Time Low’s Young Renegade tour. I felt this song in my soul, I can’t wait
to hear it live when I see them again in December.
Grayscale “Love Yourself” (Justin Bieber
cover): I’ve been bopping to Punk Goes Pop 7 since it’s release and this song
has been at the top of my list of favorite tracks. If you’ve been sleeping on
Grayscale, wake yourself up and check them out. Their album Adornment is
absolute fire and deserves to be appreciated.
Stranger Things: So…I’ve watched the new
season of Stranger Things twice since its release so clearly – it was a
favorite in October. The gang is back and facing new evils from The Upside Down
including a shadow monster and “demodogs”? We were also introduced to a few new
characters including Max and Billy Hargrove (Billy is a human garbage disposal.
Max, you’re doing amazing sweetie), and Bob Newby – the superhero we truly
deserved. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll fall in love with Hawkin’s #1
babysitter, Steve Harrington. Watch it.
Okay, I’m going to stop there because we’ll be
here all day. Tell me what you’ve been loving in the comments below!
