favorites from the shopbop sale

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Is anyone else over summer temperatures? I've mentioned it before, but I'm not a fan of the spring and summer seasons. Give me autumn and winter days forever!

Mother Nature is struggling to realize that the first day of autumn was last week {a topic for another day...}, but Shopbop is having a great sale so that you can stock up on fall favorites now! The worst transition ever probably, but that's alright. You all get the point. There's a great sale at Shopbop! There's no time like the present to start stocking up on some everyday fall essentials like sweaters and scarves. I have a feeling that the weather is going to go from summer to fall without any sort of in between.

I perused the Shopbop website and picked a few of the things perfect for the season.

sweat proof makeup: tested & reviewed

Are you someone who wears makeup while working out? To be completely honest, I do. Not a lot! Just mascara. But lately, I've noticed with the popular athleisure trend has come a new trend for makeup specifically made to last through your HIIT workout.

The first that I ever tried was from Tarte. Their Lifted mascara didn't work for me, but their dry shampoo did {it's amazing}. And now, Clinique has a new line called CliniqueFIT. I put their workout mascara, plus a few others, to the test and had to share the results.

new arrivals from athleta

Athleta High Rise Mesh Chaturanga to Town Capri // Nike Air Max Thea Sneakers

I always hear so many people talk about the workout leggings from Lululemon and Zella. And don't get me wrong, they're really nice! But have you tried the activewear from Athleta?

Athleta has been my go-to for workout clothes for several years now. I love everything from their joggers to their workout leggings to their dresses to their sweatshirts. I think their selection is just the best out there and it seems like not enough people have tried it out.

And now is the best time to check out their selections because their new releases are killing it! I picked out my favorites, including their new jeans...

fall home decor

One of the easiest and least expensive ways to update your home decor for each season and the holidays, in my opinion, is to change up your couch pillows. You can find really great pillows in lots of sizes at places like T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, and Target.

Or, you can be like me, and discover the greatness of pillow covers! They're even less expensive than what you find in stores. I found the green velvet ones above at H&M for $7! They feel much more expensive than they really are so I was glad to find ones that are budget friendly.

I purchased a few others things to update my apartment and shared it all in this week's YouTube video!

friday cheers

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Happy September!

First of all, I can't believe it's already September. The year is flying. Are any of you doing any fun or going anywhere for the long weekend? I've always felt that Labor Day Weekend is really the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. And I am so excited for summer to end because I love the fall and winter. Seriously, this time of year is just the best.

Have a great long weekend!

1. If you are still wondering how to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey and the great people of Houston, Texas, this is the list I referred to when making donations. Please be careful and do your research to make sure that your money and donations are going to the right place!

2. These college roommates discovered that their moms were best friends, and it's just the craziest and sweetest story.

3. Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty event starts on Sunday! I shared my picks in my latest YouTube video.

4. Have you seen Wind River? I saw the movie last weekend and it is AMAZING. Elizabeth Olsen and Jeremy Renner are fantastic in it. The statistic they share at the very end of the film is heartbreaking.

5. If you're a Game of Thrones fan like me, then you should be watching the new post-season series HBO just debuted, The Game Revealed. I can't believe we have to wait so long for the final season! #PrayforTormundandBeric

6. I'm still not shopping, but I'm loving the new arrivals from Kate Spade. I especially love this Minnie Mouse comic phone case!

7. These Snickers Brownies look delicious. I'm determined to make them myself!