A Genius Eyeliner Tutorial.

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Kelly will probably make fun of me for posting this, but I'm no pro when it comes to applying liquid eyeliner (and she will vouch for that). I recently stumbled across this video and in my opinion it is absolutely genius!  Apparently Scotch tape isn't just used in the office and we should should add a roll to our make-up bag (errrr, kidding).  While on the topic of eyeliner, I must share with you one of my favorites to use here.  So girls, no more excuses for sloppy eyeliner applications!

Pumpkin Muffins for Fall.

A few weeks ago when I went to New York to visit Kelly, we baked the fall version of doughnut muffins: pumpkin doughnut muffins! They are the perfect breakfast or dessert to enjoy as the temperatures begin to drop and make you embrace every bit of the fall season.  With the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday next week, they would be a wonderful addition to you recipe list.

Urban Fall.

Shirt: Gap, Vest: Forever21, Shorts: Urban Outfitters, Scarf: J. Crew, Bag: Vintage Coach,
Sunglasses: H&M, Sunglasses: J. Crew, Boots: Gilt

I'm not sure if it's just me or not, but I feel that our New York City fall weather  was short lived.  A few weeks ago the city had the perfect weather where the sky was clear and it was not too cold and not too hot.  I put on my favorite jean shorts and rugged boots to stroll the city with Kristen.  It was so nice to have her in town for longer than a weekend so that she could taste the true city living experience. My favorite parts of her visit were working on my Halloween costume (a white swan) and making several home cooked meals (more to come).

Black & White.

Every time I go into a Starbucks I have to control myself to not go for the black and white cookies.  Often times the black and white cookies win.  Ever since I saw this recipe, I knew I had to attempt to bake this delicious, cake-like cookie myself.  Me and my fellow taste testers were extremely pleased with the results and couldn't resist sneaking into the kitchen to grab another bite. No joke, you would have thought they came straight out of a New York deli.  I'm not sure which side is better, the black or the white, so I tend to try and eat both sides at the same time.  A tip if you do choose to make these cookies: freeze some! They freeze extremely well for a delicious dessert at a later date.

Falling for Fall.

1. Asymmetrical Fedora, The Gap  2. Structured-hip Virgin Wool Cardigan, The Outnet
3. Marc Jacobs Retro Sunglasses, Nordstrom   4. Dome Earrings, Nordstom  
5. Bleopard Leopard Clutch, Steve Madden  6. Sam Eddelman (Javi), Zappos  
7. Canvas Surplus Vest, Old Navy  8. Pleated Calf Skirt, Topshop 9. Sperry Top Siders (Sahara), Zappos

Fall has officially started and already there is a different feeling in the air.  Yes, even here in sunny Florida.  There is something about fall that so many people look forward to.  Perhaps it is knowing that the holidays are just around the corner and that family time and lots of yummy food is near.  Oh, and of course there is the bundle-up factor of sweaters and boots prior to the cold harsh winters.  On my to-buy list this season is a midi skirt (#8) and a wool fedora (#1) that I've seen so many women rocking lately.  Next week I travel to New York and there couldn't be a better place to be to shop for some perfect fall goodies!