Currently Craving: Fall Flannel Shirts and Floppy Hats

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'Tis the season of flannels, ankle booties, rich colors and floppy hats. There are so many reasons to wear a flannel shirt these days. Understanding the significance of style and comfort is something that my wardrobe can appreciate.

I have been wanting to find a good quality flannel shirt for some time now and I've finally found it. The flannel shirts I've owned in the past aren't thick and soft enough for my liking. I want a flannel to be cozy and comfortable and still be fashionable. The flannel above is from Madewell. I love the plaid pattern and dark colors; they are the perfect combo for a cozy fall day. The quality is one that I think will last, and only get better with time. 

I have also been searching for an oxblood color floppy hat, just for fall. I think a floppy hat can work for me in so many ways. When I only have a few minutes to get out of the door but don't want to sacrifice style, a cute hat spices up my look. And let's face it, we all have a few bad hair days here and there, especially if you live in a humid climate. 

I think the hat and your favorite pair of booties would go perfectly with the Madewell flannel.

What are you currently craving?

-Blush in a Rush

Holiday Palette: Benefit Cosmetics Cheeky Sweet Spot Box O' Blushes

  

  The Holidays are coming up so you know what that means.. NEW HOLIDAY VALUE SETS / PALETTES! I love how makeup brands come out with different sets each year. The mini products in each value set give me a chance to try out different products without buying the full size and having to take it back if I don't like it.

  

  My favorite makeup product to purchase is blush (hence, the name Blush in a Rush)! I love pinkish colored blushes. I feel blush is something that can bring a lot of life back into my face.

  I found this Benefit Cosmetics Cheeky Sweet Spot Box O' Blushes palette at my local Ulta store and just had to get it! I currently own the full size of the blush color ‘Dandelion’. I have been wanting  to try more of the Benefit's Box O' Powders. This was the first time Benefit put their famous box o' powders together in one spot so this was a great opportunity to give it a try. The Benefit Cosmetics Cheeky Sweet Spot Box O' Blushes comes with Dandelion, Sugarbomb, CORALista, Bella Bama, Hoola, Rockateur, Watt’s Up!, as well as a small blush brush with a 'tips and tricks' guide.

  

  The packaging is adorable. It is a tin that is in the design of a candy store. All of the blushes inside have a little glitter to give you a sheen but the glitter is not chunky, so they are good for everyday use and the hoola bronzer is matte, so it is good to use for contouring. I love this cheek palette!

  

  This value set is a must have at only $36! It is a great holiday gift to give... or as a little gift to oneself!

You can get Benefit Cosmetics Cheeky Sweet Spot Box O' Blushes here and here.

What is your favorite Holiday palette?

-Blush in a Rush

Back in Black

Top: Madewell [old]

/ Shorts: American Eagle 'AEO Hi-Rise Festival Shortie'

 / Jacket: H&M [old] (similar) / Boots: Guess [old] (similar, similar, similar) 

/ Purse: 3.1 Philip Lim for Target Collection [old] (similar and similar) / Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Classic Clubmaster / Necklace: Eve's Addiction / Earrings: Kate Spade 'know the ropes' stud earrings

/ Nail Polish: OPI 'Skating On Thin Ice-Land' (here and here) 

/ Lips: Loreal Colour Riche^® Glossy Balm 'Vintage Rose' (here and here)

Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend. I turned a busy productive weekend into a fun one. I helped my family and friends knock some important things off their "Fall to do List." 

Thankfully the weather cooperated and we had three pretty days down south. Our neighborhood had its fall festival, yes, the season is here! Even though it is still a little warm here, there seems to be a nice breeze. I wanted to dress comfy and fun, but still feel I was dressing for the season. It was really quite comfortable and fit right into this pumpkin spice and all things nice time of year. 

P.S: Eve's Addiction- 20% off with the code SAVE20

What is your go to fall weekend look?

-Blush in a Rush

Errand Day Fall Edition

Jacket: J.Crew old (similar, similar) / Shirt: J.Crew / Jeans: American Eagle / 

Booties: Old (similar, similar, similar) / Belt: Target (similar) / 
Bag: Kate Spade (similar, similar) /Sunglasses: Crap Eye wear / Necklace: Eve's Addiction / Bracelets: Alex and Ani Initial "E" and Alex and Ani Words are Powerful "Everything Happens For A
Reason" / Lips: Revlon 'Certainly Red'

I feel like I am ALWAYS running errands!
So I thought I would show you a cute but causal outfit that I would wear to spice up any fall day full of errands.

P.S: J.Crew and J.Crew Factory are having wonderful sales right now!

J.Crew- In Stores & Online 25% off till 10/26/14 with the code TGIFALL

J.Crew Factory- Online Only 25% off till 10/28/14 with the code EXTRA25
Eve's Addiction- 20% off with the code SAVE20

What does your go to errand outfit consist off?

-Blush in a Rush

Photos by Carolyn Bulot

Currently Awaiting...

FALL...

 It's the season I look to the most.

Bonfires with friends and family, college football (ROLL TIDE), the crisp smell of the air and the nice breeze instead of a heat wave lurking around.  Oh and what about the fall candles (mmm... Bath and Body Works fall candles are my favorite)  

These are just a few of my favorite things about fall.
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This outfit is really cute and simple to put together, especially when your rushing to get out the door and only have 15 minutes to spare, but while still looking put together! Its a perfect outfit to run errands in or just hanging out with my friends on a cool brisk evening. 

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Whats some of your favorite things about fall?

-Blush in a Rush

My Favorite Acne Fighting System!

I have been struggling with the unfortunate thing called acne for a while now. I have tried countless products; From high end to drugstore. I have found that these are the best products for me and my fight acne team !

Clinique Acne Solutions Clear Skin Starter Kit 

You can get the Clinique Acne Solutions Clear Skin Starter Kit all in one here.

The 3- Step Acne Solutions Program in detail:

Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Cleansing Foam

I have nothing bad to say about Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Cleansing Foam. It's just a good everyday face wash; for morning and night. I don't find it to be drying, and it gets the job done.

You can get 

Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Cleansing Foam here.

Clinique Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion

There are pros and cons with this toner. On one hand this product works very well for me. It gets off the excess oil that causes breakouts on my skin and takes off any leftover residue or dirt that was not removed from just using the Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Cleansing Foam face wash. On the other hand I have very dry skin so the Clinique Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion tends to be too much for my skin if I use it every day morning and night, so I  have begun using it only every other day and I have seen a big difference.

You can get Clinique Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion here.

Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Clearing Moisturizer

I have recently discovered that this product is better to use on one section of your face that you see acne. Instead of your entire face because it can easily dry your skin out. Even though it has the word moisturizer in the name, I still feel the need to use an extra moisturizer. My favorite is the Aveeno Daily Moisturizer.

You can get the Aveeno Daily Moisturizer here.   

You can get 

Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Clearing Moisturizer here.

Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel

This stuff is great! I have found that it is best to use it at night after I have used the 3-Step Solutions Program. I can see a REAL result when I wake up. Best spot treatment that I have tried. 

You can get Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel here.

Do you have a favorite acne fighting product?
-Blush in a Rush

My Top 3 Face Products for Dry Skin!

I'm someone who has the displeasure of having dry skin all year around, but it gets even worse when winter hits. Noone wants that unsmooth texture of patchy dry skin, so here are 3 relatively affordable products that I have found help my skin so much:

3 Products in Detail:

Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx™ Peeling Gel

This product is a skin saver for me! It's very simply to use. I suggest using a sponge disposable applicator like this one here. All you have to do is put Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx™ Peeling Gel on the sponge applicator and rub it on your face; you'll start to see the dead skin just come off. See package for additional information .

You can get Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx™ Peeling Gel here.

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control® Triple-Action Toner

This toner works great for my dry skin! It does it's job while not drying out my face and still preventing acne. Use it after washing the face.

You can get Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control® Triple-Action Toner here.

Aveeno Positively Radiant Skin Daily Moisturizer SPF 15

I have recently found this product and all I can say is WOW !

This is the first moisturizer from the drugstore that has really brought moisture back and has calmed my dry skin! I have not  seen a REAL improvement from a lot of drugstore moisturizers except this Aveeno Positively Radiant Skin Daily Moisturizer. It is a MUST try!

ps: It has SPF 15! Who doesn't love one less step in the morning.

You can get Aveeno Positively Radiant Skin Daily Moisturizer here. 

Have you tried any of these product? If so what are your thoughts?
-Blush in a Rush