Prepare To Fall For These Autumn Essentials (As Seen On CBS Austin)
After weeks of withstanding July-worthy temperatures in October, Austinites are finally getting to enjoy some crisp fall weather! And now that we can actually snuggle up with a cup of chai or a pumpkin latte, it’s time to talk about how we can update our beauty routines, refresh our wardrobes, and switch up our menus and home decor to embrace the joys of autumn.
Check out the fall essentials I shared on CBS Austin’s “We Are Austin” below and click here to view the segment!
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Diamond Dust
We’ve long been enthralled by the glass skin trend, but our fascination has only deepened since makeup artist Pat McGrath used a combination of skincare products and makeup to transform models’ faces into those of shiny porcelain dolls for Maison Margiela’s SS24 runway show. Beauty experts predict that glazed or pearl skin will be a major trend for the Fall/Winter 2024 season – and, this time, the desired effect will be all the more luminous. To give the trend a whirl, pick up the Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Diamond Dust, a high-impact, diamond-dusted, serum-to-powder hybrid that delivers that coveted glass-skin effect.
Infused with lustrous diamond dust, the formula offers a light-diffusing effect while blurring fine lines, pores, and imperfections and adding a translucent veil of luminosity. Available in the shades Starlit Glow and Luminous Gleam, the Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Diamond Dust can be swept all over the complexion for an ethereal effect or it can be applied to the cheekbones, eyelids or under the brows and built up as a highlighter.
The formula is hypoallergenic, talc-free, fragrance-free, vegan and cruelty-free. Each shade retails for $16.99 at H-E-B and Walmart stores,
Enfusia Fall Bath & Body Collection
To indulge your skin and your senses with better-for-you bath and body products in delightful fall scents, look to Enfusia‘s fall collection. The female-founded brand is based in The Woodlands, Texas, and specializes in artisanal bath and body products such as bath bombs, bath soaks, body scrubs, bar soaps, and perfumes — all made using gentle botanical ingredients and featuring no harsh chemicals.
To get into the spirit of Spooky Season and have a ghoulishly good time, pick up Enfusia’s Zombie Brains ($16.99 at Central Market, Amazon and Enfusia.com). Each pack contains 6 fizzy, lemongrass-scented bath bombs designed to resemble zombie brains so that, when you drop one in the tub, you’re effectively helping in the battle against the undead!
Next, to buff away dead and dull skin cells while taking in the lovely scents of fall, pick up Enfusia’s Pumpkin Spice Coffee Scrub ($15.99 at at Central Market, Amazon and Enfusia.com). The sugar-based scrub is infused with a warm blend of cinnamon and nutmeg spices, plus it features sugar and coffee to gently exfoliate skin and shea butter and coconut oil to moisturize and soften skin.
Similarly, you can soak your worries away and emerge from your bath smelling like a freshly-basked treat with the Autumn Sugar Fizz and Foam Bath Bomb ($6.99 at Central Market, Amazon and Enfusia.com). Boasting a playful blend of vanilla and caramel scents, each handmade bath bomb combines skin-softening baking soda, detoxifying kaolin clay, and moisturizing olive oil.
Febreze Fall Collection
Scent plays a huge role in creating the desired ambiance for our living spaces — and, come fall, we want our homes to feel like comforting cocoons. To make your living space feel warm and inviting, look to Febreze, which offers a range of fall scents that capture the essence of the season.
Febreze offers air freshener sprays, scented plug-ins, and compact devices for small spaces in three delightful fall scents: Cuddle Weather, which features a blend of vanilla and chai that adds warmth to your space; Crisp Fall Breeze, an autumnal blend with hints of patchouli and amber that brings the invigorating freshness of the autumn air indoors; and Serene Snowfall, which features notes of cedar wood and winter mint that evoke the tranquility of the season’s first snowfall.
Starting at just $3.97 at retailers nationwide, Febreze’s fall scents will help you transform your home into an autumn oasis.
Western Fashion Finds From BrokenHorn.com
Sure, the cowboy core aesthetic has been riding high since the release of Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter earlier this year. But as Queen Bey herself can attest to, here in Texas, we’ve always embraced Western-inspired fashion —after all, the cowboy boot is the official footwear of the state! And as temperatures drop, we’ll want to say howdy to some new Western-flavored outfits!
Whether you’re looking for flattering jeans, a great pair of cowboy boots, a fringe jacket, or a wool jacket, you can find some amazing selections on BrokenHorn.com. Broken Horn carries clothing for men, women, and kids, as well as boots, hats, belts, and jewelry – all from top brands like Wrangler, Stetson, Ariat, Justin, Pendleton, and more.
To update your wardrobe, visit BrokenHorn.com!
Catalina Crunch Apple Cider Donut and Pumpkin Spice Cereals
The season of pumpkin spice and everything nice is in full swing so, naturally, we want to switch up our breakfast game to include these seasonal flavors! Luckily, Catalina Crunch has two delightful seasonal cereal flavors — Apple Cider Donut and Pumpkin Spice — that will tantalize your taste buds.
Catalina Crunch offers a wide range of delicious low-sugar, low-carb and high-protein products including cereals, sandwich cookies, and crunch mixes. Founded Krishna Kaliannan tapped into his own journey as a Type 1 diabetic when creating Catalina Crunch, setting out to offer a variety of nutritious, tasty, and convenient foods for health-conscious consumers.
Both the Apple Cider Donut Cereal and the Pumpkin Spice cereals feature 0 grams of sugar, 11 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber per serving, making them a significantly healthier alternative.
Each pouch retails for around $8. To find a retailer near you, use the store locator on US.CatalinaCrunch.com
Cricut Joy Xtra
Autumn is the perfect time to get creative! And with the Cricut Joy Xtra, you can make everything from Halloween trick-or-treat tote bags and window decals to harvest-themed garlands and wreaths, invitations and custom place cards for Thanksgiving dinner, and more! This compact, smart cutting machine was designed to fit in any space — no craft room required — plus it has an impressive list of capabilities that rivals the Cricut Maker 3.
The Cricut Joy Xtra cuts 50+ materials, writes, draws and foils to make popular projects like full-color stickers, custom cards, T-shirts, vinyl decals and more.
Plus, it requires no design experience! Like all Cricut cutting machines, it’s powered by Cricut Design Space, an online platform where millions of users discover, create, and share DIY projects, so both new and experienced crafters can find inspiration.
It retails for $199 on Cricut.com
Boos & Co. Boos Block RA02 Maple Cutting Board
We tend to do more entertaining come autumn — whether we’re throwing a football viewing party, a Halloween bash, a Friendsgiving dinner, a game night, or a holiday get-together. And whether we’re chopping meats and veggies for our apps and entrées or assembling an Instagram-worthy charcuterie board, we’ll want to keep a high-quality cutting board near.
Beloved by celebrity and home chefs alike, John Boos & Co. has been manufacturing top-notch cutting boards and butcher blocks in its Effingham, Illinois headquarters since 1887. If you look closely when watching Master Chef, you might just spot the brand’s gorgeous cutting boards at each competitor’s station!
Measuring 20” x 15”, the best-selling Boos Block RA02 Maple Cutting Board is a true kitchen essential. Crafted from solid Northern hard rock maple, it measures 2 ¼” in thickness, making it ultra-sturdy and durable. The reversible cutting board features recessed finger grips, which makes it easier to carry and to flip over. Plus the cutting board is available in four different sizes, so you can choose which best serves your specific needs.
Prices start at $133.95 on JohnBoos.com
Vimergy Liquid Supplements
Founded in 2021, Vimergy is a premium health supplement brand that designs fast-absorbing liquid vitamins that are non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free. Right now is the perfect time to stock up on some Vimergy offerings that will boost our immune system and help us better manage stress.
To help fortify your immune system ahead of cold and flu season, pick up the Vimergy Soothe Wise Elderberry & Raw Honey Syrup ($40 on Vimergy.com), which is great for both kids and adults. This 2-in-1 formula features elderberry extract and raw organic honey to boost immunity while soothing, coating and supporting respiratory tissues. Harnessing the power of 300 elderberries in one spoonful, each Soothe Wise serving is 7 times more potent than the leading elderberry syrup.
Next, most people report feeling greater levels of stress during the fall season, which has led to experts coining the term “autumnal anxiety.” Prolonged periods of stress can lead to a host of problems including muscle tension, difficulty sleeping, a weakened immune system and more, so it’s important to try to minimize stress as much as possible. Enter Vimergy’s Organic Liquid Lemon Balm ($39 on Vimergy.com), which helps to mitigate the effects of stress, promoting a state of calm and supporting healthy sleep patterns.
Lastly, to help you fall asleep faster and enjoy a full night’s rest, there’s Restful You Liquid Melatonin ($36 on Vimergy.com). The liquid formula is absorbed faster than tablets, capsules or gummies, plus the dropper allows you to customize your serving size based on your needs, delivering up to 5 mg per serving.
