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Autumn (Fall) Tag October 2015

ByCordelia

Autumn (Fall) Tag October 2015

Happy Friday! I’ve got the Autumn (Fall) Tag October 2015 to share with you. My friend Eugenia tagged me. I love Autumn for so many reasons! There are great foods like butternut squash, pumpkin, warm cider, and mulled wine. I do love the slightly cool nip to the air (without it being freezing). If I’m up north, I enjoy seeing the changing leaves.

Autumn (Fall) Tag October 2015

This post contains a mix of press samples and products purchased by me.

Things mentioned in video

  • Nyx Vintage and OCC Hollywood. See my 10 best fall lipsticks for every mood.
  • NARS Sin, Urban Decay Kinky & Rapture
  • Dr. Martens Candice Ankle Boots (available on eBay), Black Platform Ankle Boots, Spring Step Bach Pumps, and NaturalSoul Zela Ankle Boots.
  • Vampire Diaries, iZombie, Limitless, Minority Report, and Grimm. If there are other good / new Vampire or Werewolf shows I should be watching, let me know!

I also included pictures of me in costume, as well as one of my wedding photos. Phaedra makes an appearance too. I hope you enjoy it!

What are your favorite things about Fall?

Cordelia Frost is the creative force behind Phyrra, a treasure trove for cruelty-free indie and goth makeup enthusiasts. She's the author of the game-changing 'Hooded Eyes Makeup Manual' a must-read for hooded eyes makeup.

Cordelia's world is a kaleidoscope of alternative beauty, gothic fashion, and life-enhancing tips, making every visit to Phyrra a journey into a more colorful and inspired self.

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  4. Love autumn myself. It is the best season – after sizzling in our Melbourne summers (high temperatures and often high humidity – yuck!) I just love how the evenings get cooler. Your costumes are so lovely and they really suit you.

  5. Your costumes are so cute! I ordered Vintage and Pink Lust, and they’re on the way. I can’t wait to try them out. Have a great weekend!

  6. I love your peep toe Docs! I need some new boots. Yes to Hocus Pocus! I’ve watched it twice so far myself. And I’m SO writing down that sweet potato/pear combo you talked about. Yum!

    1. Here’s the recipe 🙂
      Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Pears

      You can do this with fresh sweet potatoes or use Bruce’s Cut Yams. Last time I did it I was pressed for time so I used 2 large cans of yams. You also need 4 Anjou or Bosc pears, 1 cup evaporated milk, 4 tsp vanilla (I often double this), 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed), 1/2 stick butter (I sub with earth balance soy-free butter), 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 pinch nutmeg, 2 tbsp orange juice with no pulp, 1 cup chopped pecans (I often double this), and a dry hard cider to poach the pears.

      Cook the potatoes (or buy the already cooked sweet potatoes).

      Peel and core the pears. Poach them in the hard cider on the stove until they’re soft. Put the pears into a blender and puree them (basically until it’s an applesauce like consistentcy).

      Mix the evaporated milk, brown sugar, and butter on the stove and scald the mixture.

      Mash the potatoes and pour them in with the brown sugar mixture you scalded.

      Add in the orange juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and pecans and stir.

      Add in the pear puree.

      Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.

      You can top this with marshmallows if you like.

  7. I, too, loved the mermaid costume! If I wasn’t 2 weeks postpartum, we would be going all out for halloween!

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