Whether you are traveling across the pond or commuting to work, autumn is the ideal time to rev up your look. An edgy black leather dress, a bold black cherry lip, glowing skin, and a stand-out bag will put you in the spotlight this season!
Alexander Wang Leather Trim Wrap Dress made with imported Italian fabric
$765 at SAKS
Thanks to the recent Arts & Tannery
show I've become obsessed with getting a leather dress this season.
Arts & Tannery featured luxurious samples of supple Italian leather
in every conceivable color and pattern. I'm still not sure why Italian leather is so
buttery soft - are the cows massaged with extra virgin olive oil while
they are serenaded with Puccini? Whatever the reason, Italian leather IS super luxurious and a favorite material of top designers from around the
world. I would love to add this gorgeous
Alexander Wang dress to my wardrobe. The leather bodice adds some sassy edge
to this classic silhouette.
Transitioning your skincare regimen from summer to fall can be tricky and one of the biggest challenges is erasing hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure and blemish scars. And, if your skin is sensitive like mine, you have to be extra cautious about what you apply to fade dark spots. I've been using Osmotics Cosmeceuticals Lighten FX Serious Brightening Solution ($62) for about 10 days and really love the results. Non-oily, it absorbs quickly, gently fades dark spots and leaves my skin with a healthy glow. And, unlike other brightening products I've tried, Osmotics does not cause breakouts - yay! The triple action formula features a new patented molecule to visibly
lighten the skin and prevent UV damage, Niacinamide to brighten,
moisturize and smooth and Alpha Arbutin to target melanin production and
prevent future discoloration. Use it on your face, hands, or body. This has definitely earned a space in my Ziplock bag on my next trip!
I love a bold lip in the fall and one of my favorite shades is Espionage Full Finish Lipstick by Benefit ($18) - I always get compliments in this shade and something about it brings out the flirt in me! It is a bold black cherry red that will compliment many skin tones from alabaster to mahogany.
Of course, every jetsetter needs an amazing bag. Look no further than this regal purple Piper Tote ($478) by the Italian luxury brand Furla - simple, roomy, and so very chic!
