A spin off of Sheena Matheiken’s 2009 vow to wear the same little black dress (LBD) for an entire year, in order to promote sustainability, the Chi U.P. is a September initiative taken by Sarah Louise Braunstein whose 30-day challenge encourages people to wear the same LBD for a month, focusing on accessorizing and shopping their wardrobe.

Our producer Erica and her go-to girl Zara have themselves taken the challenge. You can follow their blog here and hopefully be inspired to revaluate your consumption, and your closet.

The first time we tried a spray skin formula we were hooked. There’s something so refreshing about spritzing your face throughout the day that makes your makeup, and your mood, brighten. Dr. Nicholas Perricon’s Detox Elixir Hydrating Mist refreshes us while balancing moisture levels. Packed with vitamins A, C and E, it’s perfect to sit at your desk when the indoor heat starts to rip at your skin. Reduce redness, calm inflammation and avoid breakouts with a few spritzes when your skin's feeling parched. The feeling of tight and dry skin will soon become a thing of the past.

Detox Elixir Hydrating Mist, $32/4 fl oz, The Shopping Channel.

From Justin Bieber to Tyra Banks, celebs have singlehandedly made wearing glasses cool again. At TIFF this wear we met the folks at Wescan Optical whose line Kliik Denmark caught our eye. The classic frames in modern colours and materials make them a must-have for the jet-set, fashionable type. We’re lusting after this rose coloured pair for our next optometrist’s visit. With availability at over 1,500 retailers across Canada we’re, for once, happy laser eye surgery isn’t in our future.

Prices range from $220 to $270.

We’re coveting some heavy duty hardware for fall and who else would we turn to than Lia Sophia? In the perfect fall colour – pumpkin – the Compass Ring, from their Industrielle II collection, will be perfect with our lace up boots, black fedora, maxi skirt and plain white T. With fans that range from Ashlee Simpson to the Kardashian sisters, these affordable baubles are perfect for that bohemian vibe.

Lia Sophia, Compass Ring with Clear Crystals, $165.

As temperatures start to drop we’ll be reaching for our hot tea more and more at the office and at home. Our over caffeinated body will delight in the addition of some milder herbs in the form of ginger, lemongrass and chamomile.

For our drinking needs we’ll turn to Tea Forté’s new KATI tea brewing system which allows for simple sipping with loose teas – an often messy feat. This double-walled ceramic cup comes with a sleek stainless diffuser which properly contains loose leaves and allows for quick disposal – no more spitting out leaves with each sip. With a collection of cozy patterns, and perfectly portioned leaf pouches, it seems the only thing Tea Forté’s overlooked is which chalet we’ll be bringing our cup to this fall.

KATI Tea Brewing System, $19.99. 15 pack of loose leaf tea, $14.99.

The latest fragrance from Yves Rocher comes packed with enough roses to warm any girl’s heart. Perfumer Annick Menardo used roses young and old, combined with patchouli and cedar, to provide the base for this breezy scent. With fall’s leafy aromas and cinnamon-filled fragrances, Bonheur is a welcome, light touch – a moment of happiness.

Eau de parfum $59/50 ml spray.

When it comes to your skin would you ever want less than the maximum results? Make the most of your zzzz’s with Dermalogica’s latest age-fighting technology. Their Overnight Repair Serum stimulates collagen production to firm and renew skin’s resilience. The ‘it’ oil (argan) combines with rose for an energizing smell and feel.

Beauty sleep just got a whole new meaningful. Trust us, if you saw the skin on their staff you’d be taking their advice too.

Dermalogica Overnight Repair Serum, $88/15ml.

The creative minds at Shoppers Drug Mart turned to nature for fall with a majority the brand’s beauty products housed in wood-grained, eco-conscious packaging. Sustainably harvested bamboo combined with supple makeup brushes and a rosy palette create a clean, exquisite beauty look for fall.

Ranging in price from $12 to $45 the collection is now available at SDM’s nationwide.

Pandora’s jewelry is known for its ability to mix and match pieces creating a look all your own. Their rings, all of which can be stacked, come in a range of textures, materials, stones and price ranges to suit every taste. We love the idea of combining one or two delicate pieces for day, while adding multiple rings on multiple fingers, for an edgy night out look. Whether you’re into gems, hammered metals or fine bands the options are endless.

Try their Ring Designer at Pandora.com

To mark the 160th anniversary of Kiehl’s, the New York skin care purveyor introduces a limited edition heritage collection comprised of four of their historic formulas. The customer favourites are decorated in chic black and gold packaging, a throwback to the brand’s roots. Featuring their luxe Ultra Facial Cream and Ultra Facial Lotion plus their Calendula Toner and Musk Oil, these products, which feature plant extracts and oils from around the world, celebrate the great NYC and fab skin…two things we can certainly get behind.

Limited Edition New York Heritage Collection, $21.50 to $38.50.

If too much summer fun has left your face to looking more like a map than a baby’s bottom, you can now join the Botox ranks, minus the injections. Okrapeptide, a new, over the counter cream from Indeed Labs targets wrinkles caused by muscles contractions (read: laughing, smoking, frowning) that the cream relaxes instantly upon application. Derived from the African Okra, the active element in the cream is oligopeptide which users will feel the effects of immediately. With strong antioxidant protection, this 90 per cent natural formula fights the clock. Take the fall to rejuvenate your face without the fear of swelling, redness or chemicals. Come spring, who knows, you may doing some blossoming of your own.

Okrapeptide, $39, The Shopping Channel.

Bloom, from artist Lawrence Yang has been the acting skin for our Blackberry since it became ours. Gela Skins, the company that brings artwork to the technology of your life, provides Yang's cherry blossom image and other beautiful pieces to your most used items. Taking our drab phone (not to mention our lap top and iTouch) to a standout level, Yang’s pieces are some of our favourite on the site. His graffiti-meets-Asian influences have just the ladylike touch we love. Until next year it’ll be Yang’s spring we’re admiring.

Bloom by Lawrence Yang, Gela Skins, start at $14.95.