Fall Fashion Series #3

Leather has been popular in the past but this season fashion is stepping it up. Not only are leather boots and purses in style but leather pants, skirts and details. This can be an intimidating trend but anyone can rock it. Here are a few looks that really caught my eye this season.

This is a bold choice but fur and leather can look wonderful

theinbetweengirls

Love the simple design, great for someone looking to add small details of leather

shoprarebird

Cozy and comfortable with a warm sweater, the black monochromatic looks great and will make her look taller.

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Another detailed leather piece. Everyone loves an infinity scarf.

system63

Colored leather can be fun too. This is a classy way to wear leather. 

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Go classic with a leather jacket. Cognac looks great with black and works with any style.

northerncalstyle

This straight skirt looks cute and can be paired with tights for colder weather

northerncalstyle

Great color combo and satchels are so popular now. 

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Try just adding a leather pocket. Not too crazy but adds flair

southerncurlsandpearls

Here's how to make your own leather pocket tee, easy and adorable

inhonorofdesign

Not something i would have thought of but plaid and a leather skirt is gorgeous. 

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Lace is also popular this season so try mixing the two elements for a beautiful look

blasfemmes

Another simple detail that adds a great flair

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Hope you found some inspiration and don't forget to check back next week for the next Fall Fashion Series. You won't want to miss it! 

The best kept secret to get rid of acne and acne scars. It really works! Trust me...

For years i have had bad acne and scaring. I have used almost all the tricks in the book until i came across information on what is called the Oil Cleansing Method. I saw success stories and it seemed not only simple but also cheap! Expensive brands claiming to fix acne do work for some time but then dry your face out and eventually stop working. I was tired of a flaky/oily face and the caked on make-up to cover it all up. 

So here is the AMAZING Oil Cleansing Method:

 "Using oil to wash my face is probably the last thing I would think of. After reading about oil-cleansing, it all began to make sense.

Our skin produces oil in order to function properly. When we use harsh or even mild facial cleaners/lotions/products they strip our face of it’s natural oils. Our skin is then forced to compensate by producing more oil. An over production of oil will clog our pores- causing acne-and leave our skin feeling/looking oily. I normally would wash my face (with Cetaphil) at 6:15am and it would get oily by 8:30am!"

There are many reasons why our skin can benefit from oil-cleansing.

1. Oil dissolves oil
2. It will dissolve the oil that has hardened throughout the day and stuck in your pores
3. Naturally keeps your skin supple and moisturized
4. Easily removes make up
5. Cheaper than buying facial products
6. It’s a cleanser, make-up remover and moisturizer all in one!
7. Helps even out skin tone
8. 100% Natural

Recommendations:

• For those with normal skin use a 1:1 ratio of Castor Oil(cold-pressed) and EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

• For those with acne-prone or oily skin use a 3:1 ratio of Castor Oil (cold pressed)and EVOO. (This is what I've been using)

• For those with drier skin start off with a 1:3 ratio of Castor Oil (cold-pressed) and EVOO

I keep my oil in a small container with 3 Tbs of Castor Oil and 1 Tbs of EVOO – it lasts about 2 weeks.

You can use several different types of oil, but after some comparing, I went with a combination of 70% Castor Oil (Make sure it’s cold-pressed) and 30% Extra Virgin Olive Oil. My reason is because Castor Oil is great at pulling  out all of the dirt/build-up, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil is very nourishing and moisturizing. It also has the same PH as human skin.

The routine goes like this:

1. Let your faucet run, so the water gets pretty hot. 
2. Gently rub a quarter size amount on your face for about a minute. Make sure to massage it in and not scrub it.
3. Run a washcloth under the faucet. (This part is important, because it has to be hot enough to cause a steaming effect that helps to remove the dirt form your pores.) Leave the washcloth over your face until it’s cooled down, about a minute.
4. Gently wipe off the oil using the washcloth.
5. Your skin will probably look nice an supple and will probably be a little red from the steam.

I have been using this method for about a month now and i am so happy with it. My skin isnt half as oily, my make-up looks great all afternoon. My acne has decreased significantly, only a few pimple here and there and even then they clear up within a day or two. My scaring is also going away. You really should see results within a few days. I use this method at night and in the morning i wash my face with Mary Kay Timewise because it helps prevent wrinkles and really makes your skin feel great. 

Let me know if you try this great method and comment below!

Thanks Healthy Diaries for the information and how to! Some other resources to learn more are Frugal Faye, and  Mommy Potamus.