Month: October 2018

50 Fall Instagram Captions + Houston Pumpkin Photo Ops

Someone recently asked me if I preferred deep or witty Instagram captions and I think you all know the answer to that one. I pride myself on witty, funny captions because my philosophy is that we could all use a little smile or giggle while scrolling through Instagram am I right?! In addition to all of the best Fall, pumpkin, and Halloween captions out there, I’m also including links to all of my favorite Fall outfits as well as the best spots in Houston to get your basic ol’ pumpkin pictures.

FALL CAPTIONS


“Sweater weather is better together”

September Top Ten Purchases

“Beanie Baby”

Fall Instagram Captions

“If you have never FALLen in love at first sight, you’re shopping on the wrong site😉

“Bet you didn’t know that girls get even more basic when the temps drop did you?”

“Give em pumpkin to talk about…”

“I’m so happy to live in a world where there are Octobers”

  • Keep calm and Fall on
  • Fall is in the air
  • The only thing getting ‘lit’ this weekend are my fall scented candles
  • Oh my gourd I love fall.
  • Maybe she’s born with it. Maybe it’s maple leaves.
  • It’s Fall, y’all.
  • Help! I’ve FALLen and I can’t get up
  • Don’t stop be-leafing.
  • New season, who ‘dis?
  • Cutest pumpkin at the patch
  • How ’bout them apples?
  • Autumn skies and pumpkin pies.
  • Wake me up when September ends
  • FALLlelujah
  • Where does all my money go? It’s like hocus pocus I’m brokus.
  • Fall is my second favorite F word.
  • Here we see basic bitches in their natural habitat.

PUMPKIN SPICE CAPTIONS


“RIP to all of the money I’ve spent on PSL’s this Fall”

September Top Ten Purchases

“Pumpkin spice and everything nice”

Fall Instagram Captions

“Hello Pumpkin”

September Top Ten Purchases

“If pumpkin spice lattes didn’t exist, neither would I”

Fall so hard motherpumpkins wanna spice me”

“They say you are what you eat…well then I’m definitely turning in to a pumpkin”

“My point is, life is about balance. The good and the bad. The highs and the lows. The pumpkin and the spice 🎃

“Pumpkin spice up your life”

Fall Instagram Captions

  • Pumpkin flavor my damn oxygen
  • It’s okay, pumpkin. I’m extra too
  • Will open the door for pumpkin spice anything.
  • What’s my blood type? Pumpkin spice.
  • STOP PREMATURE PUMPKIN SPICING
  • Scary. Posh. Pumpkin. Baby. Sporty, Ginger.
  • Life hack: drink 13 PSLs in a row, and your bathroom will smell just like Fall!
  • We go together like pumpkin and spice
  • Thanks a latte.
  • Stressed, blessed and pumpkin spice obsessed
  • Let there be pumpkin spice!
  • It’s 97 degrees outside, keep your pumpkin spice away from my margarita!
  • You had me at PSL
  • How to enjoy a PSL. Step 1: throw it in the trash.
  • I love you more than a basic bitch loves pumpkin spice.
  • Can a person live off of pumpkin flavored everything? Asking for a friend.
  • If it isn’t pumpkin spice, I dont want it.

HALLOWEEN CAPTIONS


“Witch way to the wine”

  • Creep it real
  • Get in loser, we’re going trick or treating
  • If you’ve got it, haunt it
  • Trick or trick yo’ self.
  • Boo, Felicia.
  • I’m here for the boos
  • Resting witch face
  • All the dust and cobwebs in my house just became decorations. Thanks Halloween!
  • If you were a ghost, you’d still be my boo.
  • If one door closes and another door opens, your house is probably haunted.
  • “Oh look, another glorious morning. Makes me sick!” -Hocus Pocus
  • Witch way to the candy?
  • Hocus pocus, I need coffee to focus.
  • Halloween is not a day. It’s a lifestyle.
  • Life is scary, find your boo.

HOUSTON PUMPKIN PHOTO SPOTS

Houston Pumpkin Patch

  • Corneulius Nursery– In the heart of Houston and where about 99% of these photos were taken. Great nursery year round but especially love them this time of year. They also already have their Christmas trees/decor out at this point!
  • Blessington Farms– This place has everything! Blueberry and strawberry picking. Tons of games and hayrides. Currently home to an adorable pumpkin patch out past Katy in Willis, TX.
  • Faith United Methodist Church– If you are near the Woodlands area, this Church has a pretty big selection and is very family friendly. They aren’t activities but if you need to buy a pumpkin, this is perfect for that!
  • Old Time Christmas Tree Farm–  Located in Spring, TX it is normally a Christmas Tree farm but their pumpkin patch during October and November is amazing plus lots of fun activities for the entire family.
  • St. Luke’s United Methodist– Beautiful church in the heart of Houston. There are no other activities besides picking pumpkins and taking cute photos!
  • Tomball Corn Maze–  A 5 acre corn maze + pumpkin patch. Check out their website for themed weekends as well as speciality food trucks.
  • Dewberry Farms Pumpkin Patch– An 8 acre farm located in Brookshire, TX. You could spend all day here! It is the priciest but largest selection of pumpkins and arguably the best for photos.

Fall Instagram Captions
Fall Instagram Captions
Fall Instagram Captions
Funny Fall Instagram Captions
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Let’s Talk Lashes

Avon Lash Serum and Mascara

*Disclosure: This post is in partnership with Avon*

Although I don’t wear make up every day, when I do the first question you ladies ask me is “Are your eyelashes real?!”. Talk about a confidence booster! I’ve always had decently long eyelashes which made me hesitant to try lash extensions or any sort of lash boost serum because I didn’t want to risk damaging my natural lashes. But with bold eyelashes having such a moment right now, my moto quickly became the longer and more voluminous looking, the better! So I set out in hunt of a natural remedy to get my eyelashes to visibly grow.

I looked into several lash serums but the price tag would quickly talk me out of it. It wasn’t until I found Avon’s Anew Clinical Unlimited Lashes Lash and Brow Activating Serum that I decided to take the plunge. Normally $60, currently on sale for $40 (use code LASH at checkout), it was the best price I had seen so I figured if it didn’t work I was only out $40 instead of $100+ like all of the others I had seen. I also recently started using Avon True Color Love at 1st Lash True Color Mascara and to say that the lash serum and mascara are a “perfect pair” is all too true! Grab the duo here.

Avon Lash Serum and Mascara

Avon Lash Serum and Mascara

Avon Lash Serum and Mascara

Let’s Talk Lash Serum


WHAT IS A LASH BOOST SERUM?

Think of it as a daily vitamin for your eyelashes! Just like your body should be getting daily vitamins to grow big and strong, your eyelashes can be too. Anew Clinical Unlimited Lashes Lash and Brow Activating Serum is made with a blend of the peptide technology Capixyl, which promotes thicker, fuller, healthier-looking lashes. Not to mention, it’s Paraben, Sulfate, and Phthalate free plus it is dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested!

HOW DO YOU APPLY IT?

I apply it every night after I have washed my make up off and cleansed my face. Just swipe it on your eyelids at the base of the lash line where you would put liquid eyeliner. I just use one dip for both lash applications.

DOES IT IRRITATE YOUR EYES?

Personally, I never had any itching, redness or burning from the serum although I have read that can be a side effect. If you look at the reviews on this product, you will see that there are very few people that have had any of those side effects either:)

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SEE RESULTS?

Patience is key which is so hard! I have been using the serum (almost) every night for about 5 weeks now and I would say I just started seeing noticeable results last week (week 4). For best results, you are encouraged to use it for 12 weeks. I plan on using the whole tube and will keep you gals updated!

Avon Lash Serum and Mascara

Avon Lash Serum and Mascara

Avon Lash Serum and Mascara

Let’s Talk Mascara


WHY USE THIS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SERUM?

For me personally it was important for me to use a quality mascara so as to take the best care of my lashes during my lash transformation. The Avon True Color Love at 1st Lash True Color Mascara is great because it contains vitamins A, C and E to condition your lashes, and olive oil & Lycopene to strengthen your lashes.

WHAT MAKES THIS MASCARA STAND OUT?

For one the price tag, which is always a selling factor for me. But more than that, I love it because it is thick without clumping. Other mascaras that I have used required upwards of 5-6 applications before seeing the desired effects. On fast days I only need one swipe of this one and on days I want a little extra “oomph”, I still only need 2-3 applications. It does not transfer onto my eyelids at all throughout the day and it is very easy to take off at the end of the day. I hate mascaras that refuse to come off when I want them to!

WHAT IS THE PRICE?

$12 or you can buy the lash serum and mascara bundle for $45 + free shipping!

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

You can find both the Avon True Color Love at 1st Lash True Color Mascara and Anew Clinical Unlimited Lashes Lash and Brow Activating Serum on Avon’s website.

HOW DO YOU APPLY IT?

The same you would any mascara! There are short and long bristles on the applicator brush making it very easy to comb through your lashes. I usually do one swipe on the top of my lashes (side closest to my lid) and then 2-3 on the underside always making sure to evenly spread out my lashes from the base all the way to the ends. I usually do one application all over and then the after that I will work from the inside of my eye to the outside. Just like a pair of false eyelashes, you want the outside (furthest away from your eye) to look the longest and fullest!

 

Avon Lash Serum and Mascara

Avon Lash Serum and Mascara

*Left Photo: Left eye has one application of mascara, right has none. Right photo: one application of mascara on each.*

Avon Lashes

Left eye has one application of mascara and the right has none. This is the length after 5 weeks of use.

Avon Lashes

Lashes with one application of mascara.

General Lash Questions


HAVE YOU HAD LASH EXTENSIONS?

I’ve worn false lashes but I’ve never had lash extensions. I usually wear false lashes for big events and photo shoots. Even with longer lashes, I will probably always do this just because it makes them stand out more for photos. I’ve heard way too many horror stories from friends about lash extensions ruining your natural lashes so I haven’t tried them. I’ve heard once you start you really can’t stop because it makes your natural lashes shorter and more sparse.

HAVE YOU HAD A LASH LIFT?

No but I want to! Lash Lifts will give the illusion of longer lashes without actually addressing the “problem”. Just like lash extensions, it is a temporary fix and a bit of an investment. For me personally, I wanted to try out a more natural remedy before investing in something like this. I’ve done some research and Lash Lifts are upwards of $150 and usually last about 6-8 weeks.

HOW DO YOU WEAR EXTENSIONS AND WASH YOUR FACE?

Since I only wear false lashes, I remove them before washing my face. For lash extensions, since you technically aren’t supposed to wear mascara, I’ve heard you wash your face the same way you would without extensions, just be extra careful around your eyes as not to rub, scrub or wash too intensely. I would recommend hitting up your good friend YouTube for this one:)

Avon Lash Serum and Mascara

Photos by: BanAvenue

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*Thank you Avon for sponsoring this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.*

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Tuesday Trend: Fall Prints

It’s been a hot minute since I did a Tuesday Trends post but your girl is bringing them back because they are some of my favs! Is it weird that making these collages is almost therapeutic to me?! I bet most bloggers would tell you i’m crazy for saying that because they take hours!

While none of these are “new” trends by any means, they are certainly in full force this season! I went from being a camo hater to lover in 0.2 seconds. It’s funny how we see trends pop up and tell ourselves “you’ll never catch me in that” and then end up eating our words later on. I used to think camo was just for rednecks and hunting season but somehow the fashion industry has turned it into arguably this season’s hottest print. Camo silk scarves have become a thing y’all and there ain’t nothing redneck about that. I slowly started my camo obsession with this pair of Levi’s (pictured below) and it’s only gone crazy from there.

Now when it comes to the plaid epidemic, I actually had no idea how popular glen plaid (or that that was the name of it for that matter) was until fashion week when every single blogger showed up in a plaid blazer! And here I was thinking I was rocking a very unique blazer.. WRONG! While glen plaid blazers are all the rage right now, you will find everything from sock booties to pant suits. My favorite blazer that I have found is this one from Express (pictured below). If you would like a less expensive option, this one from Target is very similar!

And arguably my favorite trend this season because it’s usually so hard to find is leopard! I’ve always been a fan of leopard accessories, like my leopard pumps for the office and leopard scarf to wear with tunics and over the knee boots, but I love that you can now find leopard everything. This leopard shirt has been a top seller for the blog (runs true to size). I’ve dressed it down for the weekend and up for the office. Leopard is definitely a print that is timeless and classy which makes it perfect for all occasions, including the office.

Fall Prints

If you want to try out any of these trends I’ve round up a ton at all different price points and several are on sale right now. Pink Lily Boutique has a lot of camo and leopard cuteness right now (some linked below) and I have a 15% discount code for you ladies – SHELBI15! Another place worth checking out is Express because they have a TON of camo and are currently having a sale!

Fall Prints- Camo, Glen Plaid and Leopard
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September Top Ten

I am in shock that it’s October 1st! Mostly because I’m sitting here looking at all of my New Year’s Resolutions and realizing we are way closer to 2019 than I realized and I have yet to start so many things that I wanted to. I’ve been slacking on the blog the last couple of months with all of my travels but I plan on finishing out the year strong so if there is something you would like to see before the year is over, please let me know!

Now, continuing on with the monthly top favorites, or the most purchased items by all of YOU, it is no surprise that we have some “repeat offenders” but I was surprised to see that almost all of the top sellers were sweaters and cold weather items. It’s safe to say we are all ready for the fall weather! Several of September’s top selling items were top sellers for previous months as well such as the Gucci belt dupe (going strong for almost a year now!) and the Abercrombie off the shoulder sweater. If you enjoy these types of post and are curious about how I obtain this data and track sales on the back end, scroll down to the bottom of this post for more information on that!

Now presenting… September Top Ten!

September Top Ten

These high waisted ankle pants sky rocketed to the top of the leader board this month. It’s safe to say that Work Wear Wednesdays are not dead and I will be bringing you ladies lot’s more before the year is over! While these pants come in 8 colors, unfortunately there is very limited sizing left. I suggest sizing down if in between sizes as I tend to think Express runs on the bigger side.

September Top Ten Purchases

September Top Ten Purchases

Not only do I love love love these boots, I’ve received an overwhelming amount of good feedback on these. AND they are somehow still 40% off with code COZY40! The best way for me to describe them is almost like a stretchy scuba material. They are the only pair of boots that actually stay up on my legs because they are so stretchy, but do not stretch out. I can wear them with leggings, pants and even bare legged- they always stay up! They do run on the small side so I suggest sizing up at least a half size, full size if you plan to wear thicker socks. I got my true size (European 38 and I wear a true 7.5). They fit very snug. I’ve seen them on girls under 5″ and those over 6″ and they work for all heights! Also, I highly suggest expedited shipping if you want to receive them sooner than 4-6 weeks. I cannot sing these boots praises enough and yes I did pay for them myself and this is not sponsored:)

September Top Ten Purchases

This oversized sweatshirt keeps coming in and out of stock of the camo print but if you can snag it, DO IT! It’s long enough to wear with leggings which makes it a crowd favorite plus it comes in 15 colors so even if you aren’t a camo fan, I highly suggest this style sweatshirt in all of the colors. It fits true to size but if in between sizes, size up!

September Top Ten Purchases

This fan favorite sweater from last year is back! It is one size fits all but I’d say it fits like a medium. It also comes in white and is still 40% off with code COZY40%. Again I highly suggest getting expedited shipping if you want this sweater sooner than 4-6 weeks.

September Top Ten Purchases

September Top Ten Purchases

This sweater has been a top seller for 3 months now and for good reason! It personally one of my most worn items. It’s light weight enough to be worn with shorts which is good for us Southern girls who can’t quite rock over the knee boots just yet. It fits oversized but runs true to size. I wear an XS in this sweater. If they don’t have your size, I highly suggest checking out Abercrombie’s sweater collection because they are absolutely killing it right now!

September Top Ten Purchases

September Top Ten Purchases

What do you know- another sweater! This sweater is currently 50% off + free shipping with code SURPRISE. It also comes in a pretty pink as well. It runs true to size but since a lot of sizes are sold out I suggest sizing up in petite sizing. I’m wearing an XS regular but could have done a small petite!

September Top Ten Purchases

September Top Ten Purchases

Every time I post these sock booties, you girls go CRAZY! They are just $30 right now with code ZZGET15. They run true to size if you don’t plan to wear socks, size up a half size if you do want to! I know the retailer might shock you but I promise they are great quality!

September Top Ten Purchases

It’s no surprise that the Gucci belt dupe stays in the top ten every single month. It is now available in 3 sizes: smallmedium and large. And good news because they brought the brown belts back!

September Top Ten Purchases

September Top Ten Purchases

This coat was a top seller last year and I’m so glad that they brought it back this year! It’s a total steal and while it might pain you to think about buying a coat this early, I promise you it will sell out ASAP! Last year, it was already sold out by now. I suggest sizing up if wanting to layer underneath. It is currently 30% off (discount applied at checkout).

September Top Ten Purchases

I know it is hard to see in this picture, but this plush tunic was another hot commodity both last year and this year! It comes in 4 colors and is under $25 + 30% off! Perfect to wear with leggings and over the knee boots plus i’ve heard it’s a good one for teacher since it’s SO comfortable and covers your bottom. It runs true to size and if they don’t have your size stocked, you can size up in petite sizing! For ex: i’m normally an XS regular but would get a small petite.

And as a reminder on how I obtain the monthly top ten data…

I use an affiliate program called rewardStyle. This means that if you click on any link- whether it be from my Instagram or blog- that takes you to a product page on a retailer’s site and rewardStyle is able to track that it originated from me. Some affiliate programs will pay the influencer for every click that they generate from their site. RewardStyle pays per purchase made. This means that if you click on one of my links and then end up purchasing that item, I will get a small commission (usually between 7-12%).  Many bloggers use this same program as part of their revenue source.

Because I use this service I do have access to data analytics. This means I can track what items are clicked on and purchased. I cannot see who clicked on them or what other items might have been purchased. For example, if you click on my Abercrombie shorts link and then purchase a swimsuit and a top in the same transaction, I will only be able to see that a purchase was made and that the shorts link is how you got to the retailer’s site.

These analytics are incredibly important to me because it allows me to see what all of you are liking. At the end of the day, this little blog business of mine is meant to be a resource for all of you so having the ability to track and measure each product’s success is invaluable. Coming from a Finance background, I tend to geek out over the analytics side of it as I find it incredibly intriguing what all of you are liking, buying and clicking on the most! It gets my gears turning because I genuinely want to bring you products that you are going to love and want to buy (at the right price point of course)!

Like I mentioned, this little blog is a full time business for me which means I am so appreciative when you choose to click and shop through my links – whether that be on Instagram or the blog. I have poured everything I have into being a resource for all of you so that hopefully it makes your life a little bit easier. I know that shopping through my links is an extra step for you, but please know it makes all the difference to me. It is how I am able to continue sharing great deals, try on sessions, and everything else. O and it allows me to pay my bills 🙂

All of that is to say, shopping through my links does not cost you anything additional (the item is the same price), the retailer will just pay me a small cut since I am the one that referred you. Please know I am so thankful when you choose to shop through my links and give me credit for helping you score a great find!

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