The Autumn Tag - 2020

So, in case you haven’t caught on yet, Autumn is my favorite season of the four. There’s not one thing I don’t enjoy about it, so I figured I’d do the Autumn Tag to tell you what I love most!

1.) Favorite Starbucks Drink?

I find myself split between a classic PSL with a quad shot, and a London Fog Latte. I try not to add too much of the Pumpkin Spice to my latte so it doesn’t straight up taste like pumpkin pie. One can only take so much Pumpkin flavor in one year. The London Fog is a favorite of mine, and my husband used to bring one to me at work almost every day when we were first dating. I get mine made with soy milk (1/3 cup of water), three tea bags, and over-steeped. It seems a little dramatic, but I promise you it improves the taste dramatically!

*Side Note: The London Fog Latte can’t be made with just milk, as most milks cannot extract the essences of the teas. Hence, why he over-steeps the tea, and then tops that off with the soy milk.

2.) Favorite Music to Listen To?

In the colder months I default to some cozy vibes and artists like Hozier, Bon Iver, Novo Amor and The 1975. Nothing crazy upbeat, but very chill. I’ll be posting my Autumn Playlist soon to give your ears some Autumn love!

3.) Autumn Scent?

To Be honest, anything that smells like leaves and crisp apples takes me back to my childhood. Scents that are to musky or sweet makes my head ache, so I am very specific with my Autumn scents! The candles I currently have burning in my room is this Opalhouse Candle in Autumn Harvest and this Threshold Candle in Harvest Festival. Both you can find at Target!

4.) Favorite Autumn Lip Product?

To be honest, I don’t wear too much on my lips anymore! I usually just lather up some lip balm and call it good (especially since masks are still required in my state!) But when I do decide to feel fancy and get a little more dressed up than normal, my go-to is L’Oreal Color Riche in Orgaza (236).

5.) What Do You Love Most About Autumn?

Three words my friends: Cold. Rainy. Weather. I LOVE rain, and the cool drizzle in the fall gives me life.

6.) Go-To Autumn Accessories?

Boots and Knitted hats. I love me a good black boot to pair with my cuffed jeans and oversized sweater. Like, I said, I’m aaaalllllllll about the cozy feels. Top the outfit off with a knitted hat and you are set to go!

7.) Favorite Halloween Movie?

It would definitely have to be a tie between Halloweentown and Hocus Pocus. Those two during the month of October really prepare me for Halloween, and I can’t wait to start the tradition of watching them with my son!

8.) Favorite Autumn Nail Polish?

Up until I stopped dancing, I never used to pain my nails. I still struggle with painting them since I do so much work with my hands. I still try my best to paint my nails really nicely, and not chip them. I’ve really been loving Sally Hansen’s Mirace Gel polish. If you haven’t tried it yet, I highly rec-commend it, especially for busy mamas! It takes about 15 minutes total to do both hands! After you paint on each coat you let them sit for 5 minutes and they harden up like salon gel polish, but without the light. It’s the best. For the Autumn seasons I’m torn between Can’t Beet Royalty (474) and Leaf Me Be (762). One is a deep red, and the other is a less saturated green. Both colors I love during this time of year!

9.) What Are You Most Looking Forward to This Autumn?

I am really looking forward to starting family traditions with my son and husband. I’ve always had a vision of things we’d do as a family, and the thought of making those visions come to life is so exciting! Especially to see my little Benjamin experience things for the first time - ah! My heart!

Anyone else a die hard Autumn lover? Let’s chat below!

Tootles,

~ Izzy