When I called Kendrick and announced that I had gotten another piercing, his response was to tell me that I am no longer allowed to hang out with Francesca, because every time I do (lately, at least), I arrive home with another hole in my body. (I think he was kidding; he seems to be both mildly wary of my newfound interest in piercings and also kind of into it.)

Last time Francesca visited me and we got a couple of extra hoops in our ears at a little place in Tarrytown she told me about this amazing tattoo parlor on Melrose in LA, Body Electric, that sells super small-gauge gold and rose-gold hoops and custom fits them to suit your ears, and so obviously that was on our list of must-go places for the weekend. We both replaced our silver hoops with gold ones, and then I thought...

what the hell.

One more won't kill me.

My hair gives me a lot of attitude in the summer, and I usually respond to that attitude by trying to let it do its own thing…and then giving up and putting it in a bun.

The autumn is a whole other story.

The fall is obviously the most fun season for clothing (motorcycle jackets! combat boots! big accessories!)...but it’s also the most fun season for hair: the cool, dry weather means that you can play around with all sorts of different ‘dos, from retro glam waves to braided updos to casual side-ponytails.

A few weeks ago I talked about lightening up...and this monochromatic look takes that idea literally. It's basically just one color - rose gold - all over the face, but the layering gives it depth, and the liner (which you can skip for a more natural effect) breaks it up.

Skin: This look meant to be breezy and fresh, so try to keep the foundation to a minimum: just a little concealer to hide any redness at the outer corners of the eyes, at the corners of the mouth, and around the nose, and then some powder to cut shine. Next, sweep a light bronzer across your forehead, the bridge of your nose, and chin, and add a dusting of rosy blush to your cheeks.

Eyes: Start with a layer of pale pink shadow with a little shimmer all over the lid and up to the browbone; this opens up your eyes and makes you look more wide-awake. Next, layer on some darker rose-gold shadow in the crease (this shadow duo contains both of the colors that you'll need), making sure to blend well.

Click here to check out an Autumn Update with Dove, featuring some of my favorite right-this-moment style and beauty tips.

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You know how they say that wearing less makeup, choosing fewer accessories, and generally streamlining everything from your wardrobe to your hairstyle makes you look younger?

In my experience, it's true.

I'm usually on autopilot when it comes to applying makeup: I have my routine, and I have the products that I use, and I don't even have to think about it. But every so often it's a good idea to put the autopilot on pause and reevaluate what you're doing, to see if it's really working for you...meaning the right-now you.