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!

October is almost over, and while I’m trying to hold on to every ounce of spookiness that I can get my (fake) blood-stained hands on this also means one thing – Halloween is almost here!

With Halloween being tomorrow, and me with all of this time on my hands now that I've finished season two of Stranger Things, I bring you a few costume ideas that require little to no effort. This is for all of my last-minute babes that need a quick and easy look to throw together for Halloween. These costumes can be achieved by combing a few items, most of which may already be in your closet or makeup bag.

First Look: Werewolf 

I couldn’t just put together a costume and not throw in some fx.

Things You’ll Need:

Black eyeliner

Eyeshadow (Brown, Black, and Red)

Eyebrow pencil or cream

Fake blood

For the face - I did a simple, dark smoky eye. Blend your crease color (use a shade a few shades darker than your skin tone) into the inner corner of your eye to deepen it. Then – blend the shade down from the inner corner and down your nose to contour. You’ll want to exaggerate the contour on your nose because we’re going for that wolf-snout look.

Add some winged liner and extend the inner corner to make your eyes appear more animalistic. Don’t forget to add the bushy brows!

Next - I used a brown cream paint to draw on the nose and the widow’s peak. You can also use a brown lipstick for this part if you don’t have any cream paints on hand.

Now for the fun part – the blood! For this part, you are more than free to just throw on some blood and call it a night. If you want to be a lil extra, take it a step further and add some claw marks with fx makeup. For this part, anything from liquid latex to 3D blood gel could be used to achieve your claw marks. I used a homemade gelatin to create the marks along my neck and chest and applied the Mehron Coagulated Blood Gel inside the wounds.

Now throw on a flannel and go howl at the moon.

Second look: Nancy Downs (The Craft)

Since I was a kid, I’ve been in love with The Craft. I was definitely that friend that was into witchcraft and wanted to play “light as a feather, stiff as a board” at the sleepover.

Things You’ll Need:

A white button-down Henley

Green/Navy plaid skirt

Black tights

Studded choker

Black Rosary beads

While Nancy has many iconic looks throughout the film, this costume was inspired by her school uniform. I lucked up on the studded choker at Walmart with the Halloween jewelry for $3.  THREE DOLLARS. I also found my skirt at a Plato’s Closet for $7. The skirt is entirely too big, but I digress. If you can’t find a green and navy plaid skirt, red would also look incredible. I found my rosary beads on Amazon for around $8. Throw on some dark eyeshadow and lipstick, grab your girls and call the corners. Blessed Be.

Third look: Wednesday Addams

Wednesday will forever be my girl. This is probably one of the simplest costumes on the list because all you need is the iconic black dress with the white collar and you’re good to go. I got my dress from Killstar, but you can find these dresses almost anywhere – especially this time of year. You could even pair a white collared shirt with a black dress and call it a night.

What I’m Wearing:

Dress- Killstar

Boots- Target

Fourth look: Pennywise (Stephen King's It)

Y’all knew this was coming. Like everyone else, I am still obsessing over the remake of Stephen King’s It. I’ve now seen it three times in theaters, and I still can’t get enough. Bill Skarsgard is phenomenal as Pennywise the Dancing Clown and his makeup was even better. There are a TON of makeup tutorials on Pennywise’s makeup that you can use as inspiration, or you can come up with your own interpretation.

For my own look - I did a dark smoky eye and used a black eyeshadow to create the lines going from above the eyebrow to the edge of the lips. Next, I took a dark red shadow and blended out the black. I continued to add red shadow until I got my desired look. For the lips, I used a black eyeliner and topped it off with a red liquid lipstick for an ombre effect. I added a bit of glitter using a silver glitter liner from Hard Candy because even Pennywise loves a bit of sparkle.

To finish off the look I did two small space buns and threw on some Harley Quinn bows for that extra something special.  

I think this is probably my favorite look that I’ve ever done. I never want to take this makeup off. Let’s go float.