Cold Weather Hair Care

I love Autumn (yay foliage!) and Winter (yay snow!), but ugh my hair doesn't 😑 

 

Specifically my dandruff re-appears every time the weather drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit (probably due to the cold air, and dry indoor heat).

Yet, there was breakthrough this week from a recent trip to Ulta's clearance shelves. Cue: Phyto's Squam Intense Exfoliating Treatment Shampoo

Only ~$7 after tax, so I thought I'd give it a try. Also, if it didn't work, Ulta's return policy allows for a full refund!

You squeeze it onto your dry scalp in multiple sections and then massage it into your scalp. Let it soak for 5-7 minutes before rinsing, and voila your itchy scalp is gone!

Only con: this formula has a VERY strong scent that I don't enjoy (think traditional Chinese medicine). But this product's SO effective that I can't wait to use it again in 2 weeks!

Autumn Skincare Faves

Below are my current fave skincare products. I'm mainly using them to combat the drier air as we shift from autumn to winter.  

I apply the Shiseido Revitalizing Treatment Softener after my toner, and I can feel my skin sucking it in! A few pats and it's all absorbed!

It's Skin Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Serum is the thickest serum I've ever used. It's not fast absorbing and feels more like a lotion, which is good in transitional weather.

To avoid flakiness and allow for products to penetrate deeper I exfoliate at least once a week. My current fave is Babor's Enzyme Cleanser, which is a physical exfoliator. You shake out the powder in your palm, and then add water to emulsify. My sister has sensitive skin and found this physical exfoliant gentle enough for her. However, she only uses it once a week to avoid over-exfoliating.

As we transition from autumn to winter the air itself is hydration sucking, so I start using a sleeping mask before bed to prevent moisture leaving my face! Laneige's Water Sleeping Mask is OG and I found this bottle discounted for $10 at my local Marshall's!

Campus Update

Typically everyone's outfits adjust for the weather, but I feel as if my style changes too. 

I don't know what it means but for now I'm content with my cozy&comfy.

One great thing about being on campus is the availability of free stuff. Gonna go ahead and declare it now, I LOVE FREE. The implication that 'nothing in life is free' usually pops up after my wallet and I's victory dance.

Also I be-leaf I have become an internet shopper. One of those online deal seekers, the eBay&Amazon scryers. I cannot help it that what I need is online, cheap, and has free shipping!

SERIOUSLY WHAT IS IT WITH THE FREE STUFF* I might as well be a hoarder!

*Samsung held a weeklong event at my school that involved designing our own t-shirt! Of course I drew a quote by mastermind Tolkien.

"Not all those who wander are lost" 

- J.R.R. Tolkien

Hat: eBay//Jacket: Old Navy//Skirt: Forever21//Tights: Gap

Mad for Plaid

I cannot recall the last time I was alone and allowed to do anything I wanted. And I mean absolutely anything! This weekend is just that and should be prescribed to all at least once a week.

Thanksgiving is upon us and the cold weather has hit. I'm compiling a few of my favorite winter coats (needing a solid one for the next years), and still searching for the perfect leather boot.

What's strange to me about the fashion industry is the amount of available items, but not the single one I want. Am I making any sense? Perhaps this is what pushes young designers, to create what the industry is missing. For me, the perfect dark brown, chocolate flat-heel riding boot is very much missing...

Either way, at least I found my plaid for autumn! Diggin' the lower hem for skirts this season.

 Skirt: Wildman Vintage//T-Shirt: Gap//Shirt: Tommy Hilfiger

Weather Official!

Sure the official start of autumn has already passed, but I prefer to dress according to weather and today was the perfect fall day!

Chilly air, peeks of sunshine, and a very cool breeze.

I'm so pumped! Of course I've already transitioned; taken out the fall/winter bag and gave myself a mani.

Color me obsessed with the deep burgundy&rose glitter! 

(also experiencing a major ear-cuff affair.. aren't you?!)

To get the more pink-bronze metallic, I used a base coat of the burgundy so it would show more rose gold colored.

Ear Cuff: Forever21

Metallic (Bronze Dash): American Apparel

Burgundy (Do Not Disturb): Victoria's Secret

Top & Base Coat 2-in-1: Victoria's Secret

My Ensemble

HAPPY ELECTION DAY!

This ensemble's perfect for studying, school, voting, etc. because it's SO comfy and warm!

Orange Tanktop- Old Navy

Long sweater- Gap

Leggings- Forever 21

Belt- Thrifted

Flats- Target

I Wore This

A fantastic Fall outfit I recommend to all! Sorry for the blurry pictures!

The sweater is SO cozy!

The detail of the sweater is what sold me! So pretty!

Flat boots are comfortable and every girl needs one!

Breakdown:
Sweater- J.Crew
Skirt- Gap
Boots- White Stag via Wal-Mart

A Hiking I Did Go!

I trekked 10 miles of the beautiful Appalachia last weekend!

Fun Fact: The Appalachian Mts. are the oldest mt. range in North America! 

I wore layers to accomodate changing elevations and body temperatures.

I recommend wearing comfortable, broken-in sneakers.

Go out and enjoy Fall before Winter arrives!

'Twas 51º...

... and cold.

Yesterday I spent the whole day with my bones shivering; hiking across the tall grass prairie with my biology crew aka stopping-every-five-feet-to-note-a-plant/bird/fungi/ecosystem.

And all the above was done in blistering wind<41ºF.

So, that makes me--a bit--more grateful for today's weather. 

Wore a simple, monochromatic outfit today with my NEW ABSOLUTELY FAVORITIST PAIR OF JEANS EVERR. Bought them at a H&M in China where I had lost a bit of weight, came back to the U.S. and didn't fit them, got back in shape, and BAM; perfect fit.

I couldn't be happier! Black skinnies are so versatile.

The hat is a love/hate object that my mom hates but I love. It's a men's hat, so a bit masculine yet just so (least, that's what I think).

 

Halloween Costume Ideas

GROUP Halloween Costumes Ideas (inspired by TV and Movies)!

1. The Royal Tenenbaums

2. Mad Men

3. Gossip Girl

4. The Rugrats

5. Game of Thrones (Pick any house!)

One Day I Wore...

... LAYERS!

What do ya think?

Shirt- old one from Dad

Cardigan- GAP

Leggings- Miley Cyrus & Max Azria for Wal-Mart

Flats- Target

Belt- Old Navy

Bitter

I cannot remember, for the life of me, the last time I was severely forced by the weather straight into winter gear.

I wish I was kitten.

There was no chance for me to even think about one long+one short piece outfits; heck no, the temperature literally dropped from 'fine' to 'FREEZE YOUR FINGERS OFF'.

All I can do now is dream of cuddles with thick blankets and an endless supply of Romance movies... and clothes. Duh.

Hello Fall!

It's the FIRST DAY OF FALL/AUTUMN!!! The best season and my favorite!

Crisp air, layering clothes, crunchy leaves, boots, jackets and cardigans... I wish I could live somewhere that always has Autumn weather!