Current Favorites: Fall 2015

It's about time for another favorites post!  I can't believe it's already November--it seems like just yesterday that I was rounding up my summer favorites.  Anyway, the name of the game for me this fall has been minimal makeup.  With my casual lifestyle, there are plenty of days where I don't wear any makeup, and there are lots of days where I'll just fill in my brows, curl my lashes, and call it good.  For a more pulled together but still effortless look, this is what I've been loving:

Garnier Ultra-Lift Transformer
I professed my love for this product a few months ago, so I won't spend too much time on it today. This is perfect for the whole minimal makeup thing.  If I just want a little bit of evening out, this Garnier product is my current go-to.  In the summer, I can get away with using this as my moisturizer.  Now that we're headed into winter, I use this on top of my daily face moisturizer from CeraVe.  If you missed my in-depth review on this product, you can find it here: http://idreamofmakeup.blogspot.com/2015/07/new-favorite-tinted-moisturizer.html.

Maybelline Mascaras: Full N Soft and Pumped Up Colossal, Both in Waterproof
Maybelline Full N Soft has been around forever; it's an oldie but a goodie.  Even the waterproof version makes your lashes feel relatively soft, yet it holds a curl well.  It's a very pretty and fluttery-looking mascara.  If you haven't tried it, I'd highly recommend it.  It's a bit on the natural side but builds well for more volume.

I ended up trying the Pumped Up Colossal mascara on a whim and was very impressed, even from first application.  It's a little more dramatic than the Full N Soft, and it also builds well.  It provides nice volume, length, and decent separation.  This mascara really surprised me--I didn't expect to like it as much as I do.

Wet N Wild Eyeshadow Trio in Walking on Eggshells 
This is one of those cult classic makeup products.  Like all Wet N Wild products, it's extremely cheap.  It's also great quality!  The shadows are so soft and pigmented.  You will get some fall-out, so be mindful of that.  My favorite shade is the middle "crease" shade.  It's such a beautiful bronze shade that looks great on its own on the lid and in the crease.  This is a quick way to add some color to your eyes without trying too hard.  It's one of those shades that looks multi-dimensional, so even if it's the only eyeshadow you use, it'll look like you took the time to add a different color to your crease for more depth.

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Bronze
I know I've mentioned this beauty a time or two on my blog.  I use this almost every day, and it just does something that makes my skin look alive and healthy.  It's great to use on those natural days, and it also works well as a blush topper or highlighter to finish off a full face of makeup.  It can also be used as an eyeshadow.  I don't usually like to spend this much on one product, but this stuff is outstanding.  It's every bit as good as people say it is!

NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Sugar Pie 
This is a gorgeous nude gloss that is said to be a dupe of MAC's Boy Bait.  I love the way it looks alone, but it would also look great on top of any shade of lipstick.  I'm a big fan of NYX lip products in general, and I also have their Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Beige.  Both have pretty good pigmentation for a gloss.  This line of lip glosses smells like cherry cough syrup/cherry sweet tarts.  I don't particularly love the scent but can get past it for how great the products themselves are.  They are not overly sticky and provide nice shine.

Non-Makeup Favorites
My first non-makeup favorite is the front-back style earring.  You can find these all over now, and I picked up this pair at Target for around $8.  I am a stud earring girl 95% of the time, and these still have that stud feel but add something extra and fun.  I will definitely be getting more of these!

My second non-makeup favorite is a perfume, Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle.  It smells incredible, and I always receive a lot of compliments when I wear it.  This is one of my go-to scents for fall and winter.

Wearing everything mentioned above except the Pumped Up Colossal mascara.  Mascara in this picture is Full N Soft. 

I hope you are having a good fall and that this post gave you some ideas if you're looking for something new to try.  Please comment below and share your fall favorites with me!