Fall Essentials

Autumn is OFFICIALLY upon us now - so it’s time to change out all those swimsuits for leggings and bring in the new season. The transition can always be rough going into a new season of any kind, so here’s everything you need to start the fall season off right.

Sweaters, Sweaters, Sweaters!

It’s going to start to get colder as the temperature drops, so you need a cute sweater to have for the season. Go for a staple color that you know you can dress up or down with the other wardrobe you already have in your closet. For example: have a brown sweater in your closet that you can pair with ripped jeans and sneakers or dark denim and heels - that way you have something for every occasion. Also, try to have a thick sweater and a thin sweater for days when it’s a little breezier than others - like a sweater to wear alone and a cardigan that you can layer a shirt under.

Sultry Eyes or Lips

If you’re a fan os the “soft and sexy” or “smokey” kind o makeup looks, then this is the time to put that blending to use. Dark, vampy lips and blown out eye looks are perfect this time of year. Fall leave colors are perfect colors to be wearing this time of year, so whip our the plums, browns and oranges. Tip: if you’re doing a smokey eye, pair it with a nude lip; if you’re doing a bold lip, keep your eye look simple.

Hot Drinks

We always need to stay warm, and warm drinks are a great way to do that. Many people are going to reach for the pumpkin spice latte for the fall, but my favorite kind of drink for fall is a caramel macchiato with whip cream from Starbucks - great to keep me nice and toasty. Not to mention that they look great in photos or in an outfit Instagram pic.

Boots

Wether for rain or a cute outfit, boots are a MUST for the fall season. There are so many options that you can pick from to suit your style: short, tall, rain boots - whatever suits the outfit you’re rocking. These are not only going to help you look warm, but they look really cute and they can help easily help you elevate any look you have going on. Start with a black or a brown boot of your choice and expand out from there. You don’t need to own EVERY style and color of boot or bootie, but pick something that you’re going to get the most use out of it and then keep searching.

Leggings

Leggings are a staple in my closet as soon as the 80 degree weather if out of sight for a day. They are great to pair with almost ANYTHING that you have in your closet. And you don’t have to stick to the traditional all-black leggings that you see all the time. Those are great, but you can also find gray or navy blue leggings and pair those to spice up your closet and give yourself a different kind of look. The choices are endless.

Candles

I love candles this time of year to make my home smell nice and cozy. Candles are a must for me when it comes to fall and I love having a good scent. I always buy my candles from Bath & Body Works because their scents are fantastic and they sometimes have the matching body lotions or have other scents that complement well. Yankee Candle also has some really good fall scents.

Books/ Entertainment

This is a broader topic to suit your fancy. If you are one of those people whose fall consists of Halloween only, then it’s time to pull out Hocus Pocus, Halloweentown and The Nightmare Before Christmas. If this is not you, then it’s time to pull out the warm, cozy blankets and cuddle up with a book or TV show on the couch and relax. Tip: you can also set a glass of wine out for you if you’ve had a long day. You deserve it.