Cool Weather Countdown: Pumpkin, Spice and All Things Nice

Oct 14, 2009

It's nearly here! That crisp, cool time of year when we trade lounging by the pool for sipping hot cocoa by the fire. Get into the spirit of the season with these fall-worthy beauty goodies. Give as party favors, wrap up for a doting hostess or outfit your own bathroom in adorable autumn flair just in time for costumes, candy and cooler temps ahead.

Philosophy I Love Candy Corn, $16 at philosophy.com. Candy corn lovers rejoice with this sugary-sweet concoction for hair, shower and bath. Comes in a yellow, orange and white tiered bottle, moisturizes and smells so good you'll be tempted to try a taste.

Two's Company What a Hoot Owl Soaps, $13.95 at wrapables.com. Three charming owl-shaped soaps laced with a woodsy fragrance and packaged in a fall-themed woodgrain box for gifting.

Essie Wicked Nail Color from the Deliciously Wicked collection, $8 at essieshop.com. Softer than a straight wash of black, this deep red with a smoldering twist coats nails with a touch of dark-hued sophistication.

LaLicious Brown Sugar Souflee, $34 at lalicious.com. Curb your sweet tooth with this highly-addictive brown sugar scrub that's absolutely delish! Made with all-natural coconut oil, sugar crystals and sweet almond and Vitamin E oils to moisturize, protect and smooth away seasonal dryness.

Slatkin & Co Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Candle, $19.50 at bathandbodyworks.com. Fills an entire room with a highly-fragrant, quintessential scent of pumpkin blended with sweet butter and vanilla cream.

OPI Tattoo Ta-Boo! Halloween 2009 Mini Pack, about $12 at amazon.com. Dec nails out with this limited-edition, mini polish set in four spooky shades. Includes shiny black Witch Arm?, bright white I Love Mummy, pumpkin orange You Want Candy?, night-activated Glow-Ink the Dark plus a strip of temporary tattoos for extra costume pizazz.