Tips To Help You Transition From Summer To Fall — As Seen On CBS Austin

Shout it from the rooftops, friends: fall is, in fact, coming! To get you ready for the season of pumpkin spice and everything nice, I chatted with my friends at CBS Austin’s “We Are Austin” and offered some product ideas to smoothly transition from summer to fall. Click here to view the segment and read on for my fall readiness tips!

OLAY RETINOL24 + PEPTIDE NIGHT FACE MOISTURIZER

Autumn can be a busy and stressful time: the kiddos are back in school (which means new teachers to meet, daily homework assignments to check, extracurricular activities to coordinate, and the utter madness of the morning shuffle) and, chances are, your workplace obligations are ramping up as the busy holiday season approaches. This, of course, can mean plenty of days when you’re running on coffee and, well, more coffee. But, even on those frantic days, we want to at least look well-rested — after all, when your skin appears dull, lifeless and fatigued, it’s hard to feel like your most confident self, right? Well, my secret to flaunting energized-looking skin — even on days when I’m filming TV segments in the early morning, and I have to wake up before dawn to prepare and get camera-ready is Olay’s Retinol 24 + Peptide Night Face Moisturizer.

Designed for nighttime use, it’s Olay’s best-selling retinol, and it incorporates Olay’s most transformative Retinoid Complex, which combines retinol and retinyl proprionate, as well as dermatologist-beloved ingredients like vitamin B3 and amino peptides. The night before an early-morning taping, I’ll apply this moisturizer to clean, dry skin before bed and, to my delight, I’ll wake to smoother, brighter-looking skin!

Pick up the Olay Retinol24 + Peptide Night Face Moisturizer on Olay.com or check out your local retailer.
LUMENE NORDIC-C FRESH GLOW BRIGHTENING GEL MASK

It’s been a brutal summer here in Texas, and we’re all beyond ready for some sweater weather! But while we’re ready to say goodbye to our shorts and sandals in favor of some cozier threads, we’re not quite prepared to bid adieu to our radiant summer skin.  Luckily, we don’t have to!

To keep skin healthy and glowing all through fall and winter, reach for the Lumene [Valo] Nordic-C Fresh Glow Brightening Mask ($24.99 on Target.com, CVS.com and Amazon). This ultra-refreshing mask instantly cools, soothes and hydrates sun-parched skin (I highly recommend applying it to the neck and décolletage as well as the complexion), plus it offers a brightening boost thanks to ingredients like Wild Arctic Cloudberry seed extract, which is a great natural source of vitamin E.  It also contains skin-replenishing ingredients like: lingonberry extract, which is rich in quercetin, a flavonoid that’s known to mitigate sun damage and slow down skin aging; pure Arctic spring water, which is extremely hydrating and soothing thanks to its unparalleled purity, neutral pH, and low minerality; and Nordic marigold petals, which soften and condition the complexion.

Moreover, the mask features AHAs  from Nordic Cloudberry Vinegar Extract to gently exfoliate skin, removing dull and dead skin cells to reveal a luminous, supple complexion. Because cooler temperatures can result in a build-up of dead surface skin cells that, in turn, dull your skin tone, this type of exfoliation is crucial to keeping skin radiant as the seasons change.

Like all products in Lumene’s Nordic-C collection, this mask contains naturally derived ingredients and formulas inspired by the beauty and wellbeing rituals of women in Northern Finland.  Not only are many of the ingredients naturally derived, but they’re primarily upcycled. In fact, 50% of Lumene’s Nordic ingredients — among them cloudberry seed extract — are sourced from side streams of the food and paper industries.  The Finnish brand, then, is utilizing ingredients that would otherwise go to waste for both its product formulations and its packaging, thereby championing sustainability within the beauty space and aiming to create a comprehensive circular economy.

Not only will this mask make your skin glow, but supporting Lumene’s sustainability efforts will likely make your heart glow a bit too!

OLAY BODY FEARLESS ARTIST SERIES

Dry, dull, and itchy skin is a common woe in the autumn and winter months so, during this transitional time, it’s essential that we be all the more disciplined about moisturizing and nurturing our skin — including all the areas below the neck!  To elevate your shower experience while also hydrating your skin, check out the new w Olay Body Fearless Artist Series, a collection of three body washes that deeply hydrate to nourish restore and balance skin. All three body washes feature Olay’s signature vitamin B3 complex, which works to strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier, allowing it to better retain moisture, but they each contain a signature ingredient with specific skincare benefits: aloe to soothe and refresh skin; vitamin C to brighten skin and even skin tone; and cocoa butter to replenish and soften skin. Each formula also features a distinctive aroma, with chamomile notes accompanying the aloe-infused body wash, Manuka honey notes in the cocoa butter-powered formula, and apple cider vinegar notes for the vitamin C-infused body wash.

Not only do these body washes feel lovely on skin, but they’re housed in stunning bottles that feature artwork by African-American artist Avery Williamson. Olay Body is deeply committed to elevating the stories of women of color in the fields of art and science, and the Fearless Artist Series is a beautiful example of that mission. The bottles are a new platform through which to introduce Williamson’s work to the masses and hopefully earn her even more fans and more opportunities to showcase her talent.

Each body wash is $7.99 at Target and Walmart stores.

QUEEN V POP THE BUBBLY BUBBLE BATH

September is National Self-Care Awareness Month, so make sure to carve out a day (or a few hours!) every week to just enjoy some R&R. You can give yourself the royal relaxation treatment with Queen V’s Pop the Bubbly Bubble Bath ($11.25 at QueenVLife.com and Walmart.com).

Formulated with skin-soothing green tea, mango and chamomile extracts, this bubble bath smells incredible and creates a bubbly heaven in which you can soak away your worries. Designed for even the most delicate skin, the bubble bath includes no harsh ingredients and is paraben-free,  pH balanced, and gynecologist-tested.

Like all QueenV products, Pop the Bubbly is micro V-iome friendly, so it’s specifically designed to respect your most intimate area and promote vaginal wellness.

STITCH FIX

Autumn in Austin can feel like a never-ending experiment in the art of layering. You might feel the morning chill and decide to don a lightweight jacket or sweater but, by noon, the temperature might have risen by 20 degrees, leaving you ready to flaunt your bare arms in a breezy tank. Luckily, you can find the perfect pieces for all your layering needs with a little help from Stitch Fix. Whether you’re in the market for some new waterfall cardigans, sweater dresses, ankle boots, ultra-flattering jeans, or work-ready blouses, Stitch Fix will help you update your fall wardrobe with items that suit your individual needs.

Stitch Fix is a personalized shopping experience that utilizes expert stylists and data to ensure you receive items that fit your size, style and budget. Your Fix is filled with five curated pieces that you can try on from the comfort of home. You then decide which pieces to keep and which to send back. Easy breezy, right? No subscription is required, and shipping and returns are always free.

Stitch Fix has everything from office-ready skirts and pumps to versatile athleisure pieces and on-trend sneakers, plus it’s the easiest way to find the perfect pair of jeans to help you unlock your closet’s full potential.

And if you’re shopping on a budget, worry not: there are hundreds of items under $75 from brands like Madewell, Adidas, Free People, Nike and more.

Visit StichFix.com to get started!

SPUDSY SWEET POTATO FRIES

School is back in session, which means parents everywhere are getting into the groove of packing their littles’ lunch boxes — not to mention stocking the pantry with yummy snacks for all the older kids who come home positively famished. Spudsy’s sweet potato fries and puffs are a great (and ultra convenient) snack option for kids of all ages.

Spudsy’s Vegan Sweet Potato Fries and Sea Salt Sweet Potato Fries are gluten-free, vegan, kosher, and non-GMO, plus they’re free of the top 8 allergens (peanuts, soy, wheat, milk, eggs, tree nuts, fish and shellfish) so they’re a great option for kids in the elementary school phase. But don’t worry: your tweens, teens, and twenty-somethings will be more than eager to munch on these crunchy, savory-yet-sweet, plant-based fries!

Not only are Spudsy’s sweet potato fries a guilt-free snack, but they’re also a great way to satiate your kids’ hunger (and your own!) while helping to reduce food waste on a global level. That’s because each plant-based fry is upcycled from imperfect sweet potatoes. Thanks to Spudsy, sweet potatoes discarded because of minor flaws pertaining to their color, size, and shape are transformed into the sweet potato flour at the heart of Spudsy’s fries. To date, Spudsy has saved over 1.5 million spuds that would’ve ended up in landfills. So go ahead and make every day a Fry Day!

Pick up Spudsy’s sweet potato fries and puffs at H-E-B stores.

SKINNY BUTCHER CRAZY CRISPY CHICK’N

When it comes to feeding our families, we want to make healthy choices but we also want meals that are fast, convenient and flavorful.

Enter Skinny Butcher, a plant-based, vegan poultry alternative that’s strikingly to real chicken similar in both taste and texture. The Crazy Crispy Chick’n line-up includes breasts, nuggets, and tenders — all of which are protein-packed and ready to heat and eat.

Made from pea protein and a progressive strain of vegetable fiber, these Crazy Crispy Chick’n products are free of soy (a common allergen) and palm oil (which is high in saturated fat and hence bad for heart health), Moreover, they’re a planet-friendly and sustainable alternative. In fact, the “skinny” in “Skinny Butcher” refers to the brand’s commitment to having a skinnier environmental impact by swapping out animal protein for plant-based protein. After all, the latter has a significantly lower environmental impact — one recent study suggested that 57% of global greenhouse gas emissions stem from the production of meat and dairy products, so a shift to more plant-based diets could significantly lower that figure. Similarly, plant-based foods require less water usage.

With Skinny Butcher’s Crazy Crispy Chick’n range, you can create easy, delicious, satisfying meals for the entire family while doing your part to save the environment.

You’ll find the Skinny Butcher Crazy Crispy Chick’n range at your local H-E-B.