Author: Stephanie Silva

Fall Essentials

Fall Essentials

Posted on by Stephanie Silva

It’s no secret I love Fall, even though here in Puerto Rico it feels like Summer all year around. But I really love the idea of Fall, the colors, the makeup, Halloween and Thanksgiving (which for me is the beginning of the Christmas season). There are a couple of things I consider that are Fall essentials and I have to have every year once September rolls around, although this year I was super excited and my Fall season started at the end of August. Now that is officially Fall and to keep my Autumn spirit high, I share with you my must have this season.

Leaves Candle

 


I always have candles and I am obsessed with making my space smell good, but if I don’t burn a Leaves candle of Bath and Body Works is not Fall. Every year I stock up on them every time they go on sale (which is the only time I buy candles). I love the scent, it’s a describe in the BWW website as Crisp Red Apple, Golden Nectar and Warm Clove Spice. I even have a room spray and wallflowers plug ins of the same kind, for me this is the scent of Fall.

Dark Lipsticks

 


I love Fall inspired makeup (I already did one this year, you can see it here), I love dark lipsticks and even more the fact that in this time of year is acceptable to wear a dark eye look with a dark lipstick. I wear dark lipsticks during all the seasons of the year, but in Fall is almost every day. I am still loving Maybelline’s Super Stay Matte Ink Lipsticks and my current favorites are 75 Fighter and 50 Voyager. You will definitely see me rocking them a lot this season.

Hot Chocolate

 


There is nothing that screams Fall like enjoying a cup of hot chocolate (or your favorite hot beverage). Sadly it’s still to hot for me to really enjoy one, so for now I am enjoying my glass of cold chocolate milk, seating in front of my beautifully decorated wall, watching Good Witch on Netflix and feeling festive, but as soon as I can I am doing the switch to hot chocolate.

Candy Corn

 


I know not everyone shares my opinion in this one, but for me, if it’s Fall I have to eat Candy Corn, it’s just necessary. I love them, I could eat them every day during Fall, and not get tired of them, although that is not very healthy. This year I even made them part of the decor and they look so pretty, the only thing is that for it to look pretty I will have to refill it a couple of times during the season (which I already have to do…), because I am constantly graving the candy from the jar. Let me know in the comments what is your go to “Autumn” candy.

Halloween Movies

 


Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and when October comes I make time to watch Halloween movies, but ones that aren’t creepy or scary. My movies have to be family friendly and fun to watch. This year I am looking forward to seeing Hocus Pocus (a classic), Beetlejuice and Halloweentown. The snacks for the movie nights, because in my opinion Halloween movies should be watch at night, will be popcorn, chocolates, and of course, candy corn.

What were your thoughts about my list? Do you have Fall favorites? Is there something you do exclusively this time of year? If you have any other recommendations of essentials I should add to my list, let me know in the comments below.

Never stop dreaming,

The Look: Fall Dream

The Look: Fall Dream

Posted on by Stephanie Silva

I have to start by saying that I cheated… If you read my Makeup Wishlist (you can read it here), you know a mentioned a beautiful eye shadow palette by Huda Beauty was one of the things I wanted to buy myself at the end of the semester. Well… that didn’t happened…

Ok, but I can defend myself! It’s just that I love Fall, it’s no secret. And that palette just screamed Fall to me. And how could I wait until almost Christmas to buy it?! I know you understand.


That beautiful Huda Beauty Eye Shadow Palette in Coral Obsessions was the inspiration behind this gorgeous Fall Dream makeup look I created.


Since it was the first time using this eyeshadow palette I started with the eyes, in case I had any fall out, but it wasn’t something major, the shadows are very creamy. The first shade I used was the lightest color of the palette, the tan shade, in my crease and then to start building it, I applied the burnt orange shade also in the crease. To darken the look a bit, I applied the orange-brown shade to the otter corner of the lid, creating an cat eye effect with it. To make the cat eye effect more dramatic I applied a dark cranberry shade from The Jaclyn Hill Palette.


The most exciting part of this look, for me, was the upper lid area. I applied concealer from the inner corner to the center of the eye to make the colors pop even more. Then I applied the yellow shade on the inner corner of the eye trying to leave the center of the eye without color . To finish it I applied the glittered yellow-orange-red shade with my finger in the center of the eye. It was the cherry on the top.


In the lower lid I started with the yellow shade and gradually darkened it with the burnt orange, brown and last the dark cranberry shade. Lastly I applied my mascara and I was done with the eyes.


In the face I applied my foundation, concealer, and powder. I contoured my face and baked under my eyes and under my cheek contour to make it more dramatic. I finished with a little bit of a luminous golden-coral blush and pinky highlighter.


To finish and bring everything together, plus to take advantage of the Fall season, I went with a dark wine shade.

What were your thoughts about this makeup look? Does your makeup style changes with the season? What is your favorite thing about Fall? I will love to know. Be sure to leave your comments below.


Never stop dreaming, 


♥ Steph