Compass Lane Chic: My Fall Beauty Products

When I left my apartment this morning it was cold enough for me to see my breath. I got in my car and instinctively looked up into my rearview mirror to see the temperature. 47 degrees. I think the summer-fall transition is over, it is officially fall {maybe even fall-winter!}

Lately Anthony has been complaining about the "clutter" on the vanity in the bathroom, claiming that I, "have too much makeup." Because of this I have been trying to reorganize the bathroom. I have had my spring and summer makeup/beauty supplies out and the fall and winter tucked away.

I left the basics {obviously} and swapped out the bright colors and floral-y scents for deep colors and richer scents.

Jewel-toned liners are a great way to incorporate fall {and winter} colors into your makeup routine. These are Milani and Jordana pencils, you can find these at your drugstore for just a few dollars. They have a very smooth application and high pigmentation.

This is my favorite time of the year for lipstick. I love dark berries, purples, browns, and wine reds. These will be my most reached for {Mac- Call My Bluff, Sharp Focus, Riveting. Revlon- Wine Not. Rimmel Kate Moss- 04. Wet N Wild- Sugar Plum Fairy, Vamp It Up. Milani- Sangria. Loreal Project Runway- The Mystics Kiss.} The cold weather transition is harsh on my lips so I like to use a really conditioning and plumping {because of the tingle effect} lip product. My favorite is the Avon Plumping Pout gloss.

We swapped out our hand soap in the bathroom for Bath and Body Works Orchard Leaves antibacterial soap {from last year}. Also from Bath and Body I now carry my little Chocolate Chew ghost hand sanitizer. As for perfume, I'm switching back to my Ralph Lauren Romance. I wish I could describe to you how it smells! It's both mine and Anthony's favorite.

I love gold eyes for fall! Pigments give the best shimmery look, but on my lazy days I just prime my eyes with Urban Decay Primer Potion in Greed and call it good. It itself gives a soft gold glittery base.

The oldie-but-goodie elf Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder. Okay, I didn't put this one away, I just wanted to stress the vitality of bronzer in the fall.

A new season calls for a new hair color. Currently on my locks is Revlon Burgundy. The best part? It was only $2.99 at Target.

Ew, what is that white junk in the jar? I'm sure that's what you were just thinking. To answer that, mom and I split a rather large tub of coconut oil from Costco. She very kindly canned my portion for me. So, coconut oil, I use this in so many ways. It is my conditioner, moisturizer, and face wash {mixed with baking soda}. And, to keep that summer glow going, Banana Boat Summer Color Tanning Lotion. I hated the Jergens gradual tanning lotion and gave this a try a few years ago. Been addicted ever since. It gives you instant color, which is just the way I like it.

I am dying to get my nails done again, but until I make the leap I will be painting my stubs in dark shimmery shades.