October 2012: Editor’s Letter

This October, we’ve got double the fun for our subscribers. We teamed up with goop, the impossibly chic lifestyle company, to put together an exclusive collection of must-try goodies. For our members who opted out of that, we created a Transformation-themed Birchbox designed to inspire you to take beauty chances both large and small. After all, what better month to experiment? (Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about Halloween.)

Accordingly, this month’s magazine has plenty of ways you can shake things up. Looking for a low-commitment change? Try this fall's hottest hair trend: the deep side part. For a quick fix, we’ve got mini makeovers that you can do in less than five minutes. Overhaul your mood with the help of some strategic scents, and maximize your autumn with the help of goop’s seasonal suggestions. As for that Halloween costume, well, we’ve got just the thing for you: an Effie Trinket makeup tutorial. May the odds be ever in your favor. 

— Mollie

Highlights from the October issue:

Beauty and lifestyle experts tell us their must-dos for this autumn.

• How To: Effie Trinket Makeup Tutorial

  Watch one of our editors be transformed into the most outlandish Hunger Games character.

• Halloween Nail Art

  Don’t your nails deserve a little costume action? We’ve got three designs, one for every level of expertise.

• How to Wear Bronzer in the Winter

  Find out how to use bronzer to warm up your skin throughout the colder months.