What’s in my September 2018 beauty bag

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September beauty from top left: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Cream c/o Estee Lauder / The Mattifier c/o Estee Lauder / Double Wear foundation c/o Estee Lauder / make-up sponge by BeautyBlender / Set + Refresh c/o Estee Lauder /

Fall is just around the corner and I have added a few new products to my beauty bag! This month I am heavy on new products from Estee Lauder. I love their foundation, so the double wear foundation is a natural addition to my beauty bag. It is long lasting and doesn’t clog my pores; a plus since I am very acne prone!

This mattifier from Estee Lauder is amazing because I have oily skin and it helps keep the shine down. Also, if it’s humid outside, Estee Lauder’s The Mattifier keeps my skin from getting shiny. Love using this under my foundation!

Do you see the orb at the bottom of this post? That is the crazy cool packaging Estee Lauder’s new Advanced Night Repair eye cream came in! Isn’t it fun!! I had to take a picture and share it with you! So very cool packaging aside, this eye cream is fabulous. It minimized fine lines under my eyes and does not clog pores. I am addicted! If you are looking to add one thing to your skin care routine right now, this is the product you need! Like I said, I’m addicted!

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When it’s hot outside, I notice my makeup melts off my face. When I was in Florida last month, my makeup was gone as soon as I exited the hotel! I wish I had this fabulous product from Estee Lauder. It’s called “Set + Refresh” and it does exactly that. It has a refreshing spritz which sets your makeup and prevents it from melting off your face. This product is genius! How did I live without it for so many decades???

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What products have you added to your beauty arsenal this month?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

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What to wear on an airplane

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wearing: silver hoop earrings / lipstick / black jersey jacket c/o SOMA / blue stripe tee c/o SOMA / black and white infinity scarf c/o SOMA / black crop leggings c/o SOMA / black satchel / silver nail polish /

Have you ever wondered what to wear on an airplane? Maybe you travel a lot and are looking for something new and comfortable for your next flight. Or perhaps you haven’t traveled recently and need to replace your Pan-Am bag and blue suit? Well, I have found the most comfortable clothing for flying! It’s SOMA Intimates new Style Essentials collection!

Long flights sometimes drive me a little bit crazy because I am trapped in a tube, who knows how high above the ground, for five to six hours. It is really boring. I can’t go for a run, I can’t jump and down, and I feel stuck in my seat. Since I am stuck in a seat, which isn’t exactly comfortable, I always need to make sure my airplane attire is as comfortable as possible. Thank goodness for SOMA Intimates Style Essentials collection!

The SOMA Intimates Style Essentials clothing is extremely soft. Their clothing is so soft and comfortable, sometimes I forget I am in street clothes and not wearing pajamas! haha

I love these cropped leggings for travel. They are really soft and easy to wear. They allow me to get as comfortable as possible in my airplane seat; and that’s quite a feat! This blue tunic tee is super soft and comfy, it’s great for being comfy at home, travel, or anytime you want to wear something which is no-fuss. You may recognize this black jacket, it’s my current go-to cover up. This jersey jacket is really soft and the perfect weight for fall weather. It’s great on foggy days and perfect for air travel. Love!

You can find more comfy air travel options from SOMA Intimates online at Soma.com.

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XOXO
Cathy

*special thank you to SOMA Intimates for sponsoring this post, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Trying to make fall happen

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pictured: small goldtone hoops c/o BaubleBar / lipstick / layered necklace c/o BaubleBar (under $20!!) / teal bell sleeve top (under $30!!) / purple nail polish / tulip hem jeans / black handbag (full review here) / white split shaft booties /

We have been so lucky to get fog every morning the past couple of weeks. It feels like fall weather, and the fog has put my mind in a fall mood. I’m over summer weather, and really want fall to happen; let’s make fall happen!

It is really nice to be able to wear my fall jeans, and move my feet back into booties. I love being able to grab a scarf and cozy up in the morning when the temperatures are in the 50’s. Of course, the fog usually burns off, and we are left with temperatures in the 80’s by 3pm. <sigh>

I’m just going to pretend those warmer temperatures aren’t happening, and I am just going to make fall happen; it will happen! In the meantime, this outfit is perfect for volatile temperatures. I can add a scarf when it’s cool outside, and then wear it as-is for the rest of the day. These booties are comfortable, and the split shaft keeps them cool when temperatures heat up. Love that!

I wore this outfit the other day when I took my kids to Santana Row for lunch. We ate at The Counter and I tried the “Impossible Burger” for the first time. It was really good! If you haven’t tried it yet, definitely give it a go. I enjoyed mine with cranberries, cheese, pesto, and fries. It was delicious! After lunch, we went over to the Hello Kitty Cafe and picked up a few sweet treats for the family. I didn’t realize the Hello Kitty Cafe at Santana Row is a pop-up shop. It will only be on-site until spring 2019; I guess that qualifies as a long-term pop-up shop? haha, be sure to stop in before they pop away!

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Are you excited for the fall season or would you like summer to last a bit longer?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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