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Friday Favorites: Fall Makeup

Maybe it’s just me but my skin tone fluctuates so much between Summer and Fall that I have to have two full sets of makeup. Part of me dreads the change of seasons as I know it means spending a few dollars too much on new beauty products. After working in the beauty industry for five years, I am a highly involved beauty junky. I have a full skin care regimen that I swear by each day, I never go to bed with makeup on, fragrance is a key accessory, and these days I don’t leave home without a bit of mascara.   I love trying new products, shades, colors, and experimenting. Last week when I walked into SpaceNK, my Sephora substitute in London, I quickly fell in love with every product the consultant introduced to me.

I thought it’d be fun to share with you the new items I’ve purchased for Fall ranging from nail polish that is a smoky neutral to a new to me product, eye brow pencil!

Friday Favorites Fall Makeup

1. Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour Sugar Frost 0.05 oz’ target=_blank>Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Sugar Frost – 2. NARS Brow Perfector, Caucase’ target=_blank>Nars Brow Perfector in Caucase – 3. Chanel Rouge Coco Mademoiselle lipstick – 4. BY TERRY Mascara Terrybly Growth Booster Mascara, 1 – Black Parti-Pris, 3.5 g’ target=_blank>By Terry Terrybly Mascara– 5. Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour Cocoa’ target=_blank>Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye in Cocoa – 6. Benefit Cosmetics Hervana Blush & Bronzer Pallete – 7. Dolce & Gabbana Intense Nail Lacquer Grey Pearl -  8. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer

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What I Wore Wednesday: My Favorite Fall Outfit

When I saw the weather this morning, I knew it was time. The cool, damp weather combined with the below 50 degree temperature meant that Fall had officially arrived in Geneva. My friends here warn me that I will be miserable in October and November as it is gray, damp and cold each day. What they don’t know is that I actually love this time of year. I crave the cooler running temperatures each morning when it’s fresh enough to see my breath but warm enough to not require gloves. In terms of clothing and shoes, tall boots and skinny jeans are my go to pieces, especially on the weekends.

Today my colleagues and I spent the day in Gruyeres, Switzerland getting to know each other over fondue and truffle making. Due to the more casual activity, I chose to wear my favorite Fall outfit, perfect for weekend trips to the farmer’s market, shopping and brunch with friends, a football game, or long walks through the park with friends.

What I Wore Wednesday Fall 1 What I Wore Wednesday Fall

Michael Kors Chronograph Watch – Bauble Bar Pave Links Bracelet – Citizens of Humanity Ava Jeans – Steve Madden Boots (similar) –Five Bamboo Fireside Cowl Neck– Barbour Winter Ferndown

What’s your favorite Fall outfit?

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ING Hartford Marathon Training: 25 Days

Wow. There are only 25 days between today and my fourth marathon. As I average 2 non-running days per week that means I have less 20 runs left until the marathon – 3 of those being long runs. #holyshit

I’m at the point in marathon training where I love and hate every run. This week I’ve had the sudden urge to push snooze each morning as I figure the real work is done already. But, after each of my runs this past week I’ve felt an amazing excitement and energy for this marathon. Many people told me I shouldn’t run a Fall marathon this year due to the move and acclimating to life in Europe. Instead of cancelling, I chose to use this marathon as a way to acclimate to Europe. I’ve learned the streets of Geneva far faster than I would have otherwise and have met London runners through training.

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Now that I’ve waxed poetically about my love of running through Geneva and London, let’s get down to business and talk about last week’s training.

Monday: 30 minutes of speed Instead of our normal relaxed 4 miler to kick the week off Emily and I did an all out sprint workout, keeping an 8:51 pace for the 30 minute run. While I love our normally relaxed Monday chat sessions as a way to catch up after the weekend the pep in our step definitely helped kick off the week.

Tuesday: Mile Repeats So we didn’t follow the workout perfectly as it called for 5 mile repeats but we squeezed in 3 strong mile repeats and kept a steady pace back instead of using the final mile as a cool down. I am in love with mile repeats as I think they are a great diagnostic tool! I look forward to do this workout each week that remains in training, trying to reach 5 repeats by the end of next week. We had a hard time keeping our pace higher than 8:50 but I guess that’s a nice problem to have. This could also explain why we were dying by the end. 

Wednesday: 5 miles at MP or better We hovered around a 10 minute mile on this run along the lake so faster than MP but slower than our normal morning runs. It was the perfect way to loosen the legs after Monday and Tuesday speed sessions.

Thursday: YOGA Based on feedback from Twitter, we used the 25 minute Yoga for Runners video available on the YogaDownload YouTube channel. Don’t let the woman’s voice or face scare you. The flow is perfect for tight hips and tired legs!

Friday: Emily and I crushed 20 miles together before 7:30am. Want to feel confident and on top of the world during a 1:1 with your manager? Run 20 miles before hand. I ensure you that you will feel absolutely invincible.

Saturday: Yoga + Shakeout run Gloanna Yoga Run  was the perfect way to squeeze a shakeout run and yoga into a busy Saturday!

Sunday: Rest, Unpack, Rest, Repeat.

What is your favorite workout song right now? I’m going to do a music post later this week, in preparation for my long run. My favorite song is one that is slower than most of the songs filling my playlist – Royals by Lorde.

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