Fall Fashion

Fall Fashion by paufmuth featuring button boots

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Gingham Galore

Dog beds, plates, scarves and more! Loving this years gingham trend. Enjoy your Summer pastels and Fall neutrals before we transition into plaids for the holidays. Yummy!

Gingham Galore! by paufmuth on Polyvore.com

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My Make-up Must Haves

Make-up Must Haves by paufmuth on Polyvore.com

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 One Size, $42
Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation, $42
Benefit Erase Paste Concealer, $26
Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette 100ml, £56
NP Set Lipstick - Denver at DermStore, $15
Benefit Cosmetics Hoola - Belk.com, $28

I've never been a huge make-up girl but I am still in constant search of the best of the basics. I'm in love with Laura Mercier's skin care line and use either her silk creme foundation or tinted moisturizer daily. Both are quite sheer and leave you with a perfect yet natural looking complexion. I heavily rely on my Benefit bronzer in the winter to keep looking like a have a glow even though I'm beyond pasty. Benefit also makes a great concealer called erase paste that I use to cover up dark circles and unwanted zits. Lastly, I use vaseline on my lips about 5 times a day. I grew up using vaseline on my cracked altitude affected lips in Tahoe and will always use it as my go to moisturizer and lip gloss. Enjoy!

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My faithful skin care regimen

SkinCare by paufmuth on Polyvore.com

Phytomer Expert Youth Wrinkle Correction Cream, $100
SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF, $152
SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex, $85
SkinCeuticals Phyto +, $78

Phytomer HydraContinue Instant Moisture Cream, $61

Shiseido Purifying Cleansing Foam, $31

Phytomer Rose Visage Toner, $30

I credit Spalon Montage with getting me hooked on nice expensive skin care products. I've become such a sucker for any and all products from their two main lines- SkinCeuticals and Phytomer. Both are spendy (especially when you get into the serums) but the products work wonders for your skin and overall complexion. My justification is that it's worth the money to take care of my skin now so that it looks wonderful and expensive in 10 years! I've included my morning and evening regimens for those of you that are interested in the products I use. 

I love my Shiseido purifying cleansing foam because it is creamy with a small amount of exfoliation beads and leaves your face feeling absolutely clean and make up free. After cleansing in the morning I apply a few drops of SkinCeutical Phloretin CF all over my face. Phloretin CF is an amazing antioxidant that "protects against not only free radicals but other molecules known to cause damage to your skin cells".  In addition "it corrects existing damage by stimulating the synthesis of essential proteins and fibers and accelrating cell turnover". The result is a more youthful, firm, radiant appearance and I LOVE it! It's also excellent to use under sunscreen (such as the SkinCeuticals option I mentioned in the "It's a scorcher today" post) to provide complete and utter protection from sun damage. I finish off my morning routine with Phytomer's HydraContinue instant moisture cream. It's light and very moisturizing- perfect for these humid summer days. 

In the evening I follow a similar regimen with a slightly different mix of products. I start by cleansing my face with the Shiseido product mentioned above. To remove all make up remnants I use Phyotomer's Rose Visage toner. Light with a nice scent, it leaves your skin feeling totally fresh. I then apply a small amount of Phto+ serum. "This botanical gel for hyperpigmentation is an advanced lightening formula combining four active ingredients to diminish discoloration and improve the overall health of the skin". This is a product that was recommended to me by my dermatologist (they sell SkinCeuticals at her office so you know it's a good product!). She uses it morning and night which you can do as well. Lastly, I use phytomer expert youth wrinkle correction cream. I love this product for its thick creamy consistency. It's VERY moisturizing and my go to product in the winter when my skin gets dry! I top everything off with a little eye cream beneath the eyes. 

This sounds long and complicated by my skin has totally changed in the year that I've been using these products so if you're looking for a change try some of them too! Happy skin care product hunting!!

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What's in my bag? a la US Weekly

What's in my bag? a la US Weekly by paufmuth featuring wayfare sunglasses

Marc by Marc Jacobs slouch handbag, $498
MICHAEL Michael Kors continental wallet, $118
Ray-Ban wayfare sunglasses
NP Set Lipstick - Denver at DermStore, $15
Canon PowerShot SD4000, $319
Aveda - products that nurture. body. moisturize. hand relief(tm), $20
Emerald Cocoa Roast Dark Chocolate Almonds, $5.99
LePen Fine Line Marker, $1.15

I love Us Weekly's celebrity "What's in my bag" so I thought I'd create my own to share with my loyal followers :)

I am currently loving my new Marc Jacobs tote (bought at the Nordstrom's Anniversary sale for $200 off). Mine is a deep chocolate brown but you get the picture. Perfect for work/travel and perfect for storing all of my goods. I don't go anywhere without my ipad (with an orange cover) and iphone (I need the new one). I always have a snack (lately these amazing cocoa almonds that I use more as a meal than a snack) and products to keep my skin and lips moisturized (those MN winters really dry you out). I'm a big fan of "to-do" lists and write everything in my mini writersblok notepad (also love moleskine) with my most favorite pens from Russel and Hazel- le pen. Lastly sunglasses are a must for both winter (bright snow) and summer (reflective lakes) and you never know when you'll need a camera!

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It's a scorcher today!

87 degrees feels like 104...now that's what we call classic Midwest HUMIDITY! And it doesn't look like it will be leaving us any time soon so I thought I'd share my summer heat must haves! Pat's and my drink of choice at the lake (or while sitting in our adirondaks out front) is a vodka lemonade. On a scorcher like today try a frozen vodka lemonade to keep things cool (2 parts lemonade, 1 part vodka, blend with ice and serve). Shade is a must and I'm loving my new Jcrew floppy hat. Easily foldable when traveling and it provides A LOT of shade. To keep my face protected I use skin ceuticals new Physical Fusion UV Defense (SPF 50)- its grease free, slightly tinted and high SPF protection (UVA and UVB). win win! Lastly I'm loving my new ray ban wayfarers....mostly because they fold into a tiny compact case and its my new party trick :)

Wherever you are I hope you are staying cool today! 

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It's a scorcher! by paufmuth featuring folding sunglasses

J Crew beach hat, $25
Ray-Ban folding sunglasses
SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50