Fall is in full swing and the weather is colder. Therefore, my day-to-day life has changed a bit, too. From shorts and t-shirts to jeans and sweaters and iced drinks to warm ones, the change between the seasons is always a fun transition. Here are some of my October favorites:
- Starbucks Order: Chai Latte with Oat Milk
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Call it a blessing or a curse, but I’ve never liked coffee no matter how much I try to change it. So, I’ve pretty much always been a tea girl. Something about a hot chai tea latte in the autumnal weather just feels right. With the temperature in Boston dipping below 50 degrees the past couple of weeks, I finally caved and ordered my first hot latte of the season.
- Fragrance: Sol de Janeiro Anitta
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If you’ve ever been shopping in a Sephora and you don’t walk out with at least one product you didn’t plan on buying, are you a real “beauty insider?” Yeah, so that was me earlier this month when I stopped by Sephora to pick up a couple of skincare products and ended up leaving with a new fragrance, too. The scent is definitely sweeter than what I usually gravitate towards, but it’s a fun, warm change to what I normally wear. Now, I’m just sad that it’s a limited edition scent.
- Book: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
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As someone who probably cares a little too much about everything, this book offers a refreshing perspective on letting go. While it may be considered one of those “self-help” books, I genuinely believe that it provides realistic solutions to approaching adversity. It’s certainly a good read, and I’ve already recommended it to many people.
- Snack: Trader Joe’s Spicy Mochi Rice Nuggets
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Takis, Hot Cheetos, TJ’s Chili & Lime chips, you name it — I’m a sucker for spicy snacks. So, when I saw the Spicy Mochi Rice Nuggets on one of my Trader Joe’s runs, I automatically grabbed a bag. Now, these are very spicy. The kind of spicy food that makes your mouth feel like it’s on fire just a little bit. Either way, I like them enough that I bought a second bag on my trip back just this week. They’re way different than many of the spicy snacks I’ve tried before, but they’re just as addicting.
Jocelyn Hsu / Spoon - Hair Product: Ouai Leave-In Conditioner
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Wow, do I love this product! Not only does it smell incredible but it leaves my hair soft and voluminous. The bottle is easy to use — the spray nozzle is a fine mist and doesn’t leave your hair feeling weighed down and full of product. As the weather gets colder and the air gets drier, I really need some extra moisture for my hair. Since I started using it, I feel like my hair has been given new life and I will definitely be buying another bottle.
Sunny, cool fall days with the leaves changing colors provide such a beautiful kind of serotonin. The great products that I have revisted or discovered during these months all just add to the fun of the season. Happy autumn!
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