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October Favorites

Thinking about my former city, Austin, tonight as they are dealing with a massive amount of rain. Stay safe, Texas! The rain has arrived here in Oklahoma, but unlike South Texas, it is a welcome relief here. One of my pups is a little under the weather (but overall okay). So this calls for a cozy weekend in with football, cooking (butternut squash salad) and sleeping in.

In the meantime, I am trying out a new skin care routine from dr. brant that I know you guys will be excited to hear about. So far, I am very impressed. And here are some of my favorites from October. I was in major shopping mode this month, investing in and keeping my eye on some “forever” items:

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Wednesday on the Web

Apologies for no Monday post this week. The last couple of days have been kinda weird. Monday I was dead tired despite staying in all weekend. I think I must have been (successfully) fighting a cold. Yesterday was one of those rambling but busy days that is just slightly unsettling. I took the evening to right the ship with a workout and cozy time with the pups. Hope the week returns to normal today! In exchange for a missed post, you’ll find an extra long list of links this week:

So much info in these awesome beauty charts.

I finished The Secret History last night (tough but beautiful read). I just downloaded Fates and Furies to start tonight.

A dreamy winter coat that I have my eyes on.

Can’t wait to try this beautiful side pony.

I’ve got travel fever and this new startup site is right up my alley – sort destinations generally like “beach trips in February from Tulsa”.

Sometimes diet and exercise can only take us so far – 20 tips to fake a hot body.

I am so going to use this sleep calculator!

I just bit the bullet and got all new bras and underwear. This bra is my favorite.

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Wednesday On The Web

Changing up Wednesday on the Web this week – instead of an update and links, I had a couple short updates to share with you. Hope you like the little twist on the weekly installment!

Sadly, the Rag & Bone booties I ordered I Shopbop were so hard to get on. They had to go back. I wanted them to work so badly, it was almost painful to drop them at USPS today. So now I am considering this pair.

I attended a William Sonoma cooking class on Sunday – my first and inspired by my recent visit to Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena last month. We learned Butternut Squash “mac and cheese” using a spiralizer. After many months of hearing praises, I finally caved and purchased the four-blade version. Last night I made zucchini “pasta” and am already hooked.

I don’t get too excited for Halloween. Usually I’d rather just fast-forward to Thanksgiving (not that I’d ever want to miss a single second of autumn and college football). But I do find myself transfixed by this Halloween shoot – am I in awe by its beauty or shocked by its drama? Maybe both?

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Wednesday On The Web

Just a friendly reminder to consider working a retinol into your skin care routine. It is usually October when I start up using my again. It can make skin more sensitive to sun, but it does a wonder for texture and appearance in my experience. Hence the annual autumn restart. Dr. Dennis Gross says it best:

“Retinoids do not thin the skin over time… otherwise they would have no purpose. They do, however, increase cell turnover, promoting even texture, firming skin and minimizing wrinkles. In fact, a good retinoid will actually thicken the skin by promoting active collagen production. Just be sure to use it at night, as retinol can increase sensitivity to light and sun.”

Read more tidbits and advice about the vitamin A treatment here. Best bet is to find a great doctor and use one with the proper strength for you while maybe limiting use to a couple times a week. And some other finds from around the web:

Don’t forget to hit up the awesome Shopbop sale (and see some of my picks here). And a new find from today – this Plaid Shirtdress.

Noting this list of 50 Netflix movies for colder winter days.

Love this fall take on a summer, white sundress.

These Mac hacks make me love my new Air even more.

This is my new favorite dry shampoo.

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Shopbop – Friends & Family Sale

It is my favorite time of the year – the time when my favorite place to shop has their friends and family discount. Today through October 15, 2015, at 11:59pm PT get 25% off your order with code INTHEFAM25. Some of my favorite things at Shopbop right now:

Wednesday On The Web

This AM, I finished two products during my shower. Is there any better feeling than polishing off a product and recycling the empty bottle? I think not. As a blogger, I tend to have way too many products. But lately, I am trying to pare down and I think this has brought about an even greater satisfaction with finishing up a formula. An excuse to tear into a new product and start planning for another review! So… just me? Or do you guys love this feeling too?

Some finds from around the web this week:

Love Grace’s thorough round-up of her holy grail beauty products.

This “Which-nancy-meyers-kitchen-are-you” quiz is hilarious – I got the Nor-Cal kitchen full of wine. Not shocked … AT ALL.

Love this round-up of facial mists – I adore their “Classic” pick.

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