DIY Pumpkin Facial Mask

Pumpkin, besides being the star of a variety of seasonal baked treats, is loaded with all sorts of good-for-you vitamins and enzymes that exfoliate, brighten, and soften skin. When combined with an egg, which nourishes and tightens skin, and honey, an antibacterial, pumpkin becomes a beautiful-skin-revealing facial mask.

DIY Pumpkin Facial Mask
¼ cup pumpkin purée

1 egg

2 tablespoons raw honey 

Mix all ingredients well and apply to your clean, dry face. Leave on for fifteen to twenty minutes to let the pumpkin work its magic, then rinse with warm water. Follow with your toner and moisturizer as usual. 

* This mask can't be stored and reused, so make sure you use it all at one time. I like to apply to my décolletage as well to help use it up.

Monday

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Friday Favorites

October is always filled with anticipation--my firstborn's birthday is this month (and I literally spend the bulk of my days thinking of ways to make her special day the most magical it can possibly be) and we're that much closer to Christmas (for which I also spend my days thinking of ways to make it as magical as it can possibly be). But this weekend, instead of dreaming of ways to make my sweet girl's fifth birthday the best yet, I'll be feteing a couple who, after a decade of trying, are having a baby girl this fall. I'm beyond thrilled for them, and so excited that I get to share in their joy. I hope your weekend is equally fabulous. God bless!

The perfect chunky heel.

Quite possibly the dreamiest bathtub ever. 

Holiday party inspiration. 

Incredibly adorable and easy DIY storage boxes.  

One of the cutest pictures I've ever seen.

5 Convenient Beauty Wipes to Try

1. Bite Beauty Lush Lip Wipes     2. Indian Coconut Nectar Hand & Body Lotion Wipes    3. Borracha Pearly Wipes    4. Ban Total Refresh Cooling Body Cloths    5. Ted Gibson Hair Sheets 
  
Since having my daughters I have a greater appreciation for the things that save me time and energy, and beauty wipes have become one of my favorite conveniences. I love that they're portable and compact--a must when you've got a diaper bag full of bits for the little ones--and they're far less messy than the bottles and tubes of products they're meant to replace. Here are a few beauty wipes I'm looking forward to adding to my arsenal.

1. These not only remove every trace of lipstick, no matter how dark, they also hydrate and soften lips.
2. Lotion that doesn't leave a sticky mess in my bag and has a gorgeous scent is kind of the best thing ever.
3. I love that these whiten teeth and freshen breath--perfect for coffee dates.
4. These will come in handy for day trips to the zoo or Disneyland. Or days when I've got endless errands to run.
5. A wipe that pretty much guarantees a good hair day? I'm all in!

Must Have: Stila Cosmetics Best of Kitten

Stila Best of Kitten, $65 

I love a good collaboration, with the operative word being good. This one from Stila and Baublebar, two of my favorite brands, is truly good--it's got everything you see here (a $147 value for $65!!) and it's available now, just in time for the holidays. I'm particularly excited about that gold clutch; it's going to look fabulous with whatever I'm wearing come New Year's Eve.