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I was tagged by Amanda, the girl behind the amazing blog Girl About Columbus, to participate in a I ❤︎ Fall Tag. Fall in Ohio is unlike any other!  Living in New York the beauty of fall foliage gets lost on you, unless you travel to Central Park. I feel like I have now rediscovered a new love and appreciation for this season, so I am happy to answer questions about it!
1) Favorite fall lip product?
For lip balm I am constantly carrying around eos. In fact I can honestly say I am addicted to it and will freak out if I do not have it with me. Chapped lips are the worst!  If you haven’t tried out this product, I highly suggest you do so. Not only does it moisturize my lips, but it does not give me a greasy feel. My favorite flavors are Pomegranate Raspberry, Strawberry Sorbet, and Summer Fruit. 
As for lipstick, I am not one to always walk out of the house with a painted pout, that is why I love wearing BOY from Chanel. It gives me a little shimmer and color but not a drastic look. I usually go for a nude or rosey-pink shade when choosing a new one.
2) Favorite fall nail polish?
 I am all about shades of red! Since I paint my own nails to save money, I am constantly putting on fresh new coats every 3 days. Right now I am loving Big Apple Red from O.P.I. As it gets colder I will go for a deeper red like O.P.I Malaga Wine. Red nails reminds me of old glamour. I think they are so chic and adds a little extra color to your outfit. 
3) Favorite Starbucks fall drink?
I am not a fan of coffee, at all, so no Pumpkin Spice Latte for me! I do think their hot chocolate is very yummy though. I usually ask them to put caramel in it for an extra flavor. A nice treat to have every once in a while when you are shopping. But mostly I am that person who quickly pops into Starbucks to buy a banana and annoy the rest of the people in line who want actual coffee. Not sorry. 
4) Favorite fall candle?
Last year my mom bought me the pine scent from diptyque and fell in love with it immediately! It made my entire apartment smell like a christmas tree.  After I burn through it, I want to get Wood Sage and Seat Salt from Jo Malone London.
5) Favorite fall accessory?
Scarves! I am not a fan of layering so scarves are a great alternative. Whether it is silk or cotton, I think they add the perfect touch to complete an outfit. Plus they are so cozy and if big enough, I love to wrap myself in them if I am too cold–which is always. I am obsessed with Nordstrom’s Tissue Weight Wool & Cashmere Wrap and have it in 3 different colors– so far. J.Crew is also my go-to place for scarves as they are always so stylish. I currently have my eye on the Italian Brushed Scarf, looks so dreamy and warm. 
6) Haunted house or haunted hayride?
Not really into being scared, so I guess neither. At a haunted hayride you are somewhat distant from the activity, but at a haunted house you can run…. hmmm, yeah still neither.  I wouldn’t necessarily say no if I was invited, but would have major anxiety the entire time. Growing up my dad use to be the Freddy Krueger at our local “kid-friendly” haunted house, I knew it was him, and I would still cry hysterically. So no, I do not like to be scared. 
7) Favorite Halloween movie?
There is no comparison, Hocus Pocus. I mean Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker together in the same movie is enough for me to love it! It is hilarious, yet a little scary and has the best quotes. I can’t be the only one who yells “boooooook!” when wanting to read. 
8) Favorite candy to eat on Halloween?
I have the biggest sweet tooth, so anything chocolate I will eat and enjoy very much! My favorites are M&M’s and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Yummm I want some now!
9) What is your favorite thing about fall?
It has to be the changing of the leaves, so gorgeous. Also being cozy and warm wrapped up in a blanket while drinking tea. And of course the clothing! 
Now I would like to tag Olivia from Baubles To Bubbles, Sarah from Stylish Sassy and Classy, and Mrs. Ladylike to hear your fall favorites! 

Tonight I am taking my very first kickboxing class! I am pretty excited to learn a new form of fitness and to change up my work out routine. It also does not hurt that punching something is a great stress reliever–and who doesn’t want that! Tonight’s class is just a training session, learning the technique so I do not hurt myself when I am thrown into a real class. I am so curious and exited to see what it is going to be like, whether I will like it or not, and how it is going to change my body. Of course I am using this new adventure as an excuse to go shopping for new activewear. 
The item I am mostly lusting over right now is a gym bag. I usually carry a Longchamp, but would love to invest in a nice bag like this one from Lululemon. I need a bigger bag so I can throw sweat towels, shoes to change into, a water bottle, and any other essential item in it. By the way, this small towel, also from Lululemon, has been the BEST purchase I have made. My skin is sensitive and after a few uses of gym towels, I quickly realized it was irritating my skin. The Lululemon towel’s soft fabric keeps my skin free from irritation. I highly recommend buying it!
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Ah, summer. Remember the good old days of endless dresses and skirts? Seems so far away as the days are getting colder. When the temperature drops we all tend to jump the gun and dress as if we are the 3rd Olsen twin. Since it isn’t a winter wonderland quite yet, we can still bare our legs with fall skirts. From pencil to full, pair fall skirts with a sweater or a blazer, and throw on some boots or heels for the perfect fall look. Most of my skirts are mini or pencil skirts, but would love to purchase a few fuller skirts like this one from Marc By Marc Jacobs, for a feminine and classic look. 

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I have to give a round of applause to the men of the fall season. With sport coats, sweaters, and boots, some men really show a craftsmanship in dressing well for this season. They have mastered the art of layering, while I feel like I am wrapped like a mummy and can hardly move. Do not get me wrong, you all look very dapper in the summer, but anyone can throw on a polo shirt and shorts. In the fall it takes a little more of an artful eye; coordinating the collared shirt with the right sweater and blazer. Of course my favorite menswear item is the classic Barbour jacket. As I have mentioned in this past post here, I have a weakness for guys in Barbour. It is perfect to wear in the fall and winter as a jacket to throw on to go out for the day or evening. It has an “outdoorsy” feel while still looking put together. Here are some of my other top picks for mens wear this fall.

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