Top 10 Reasons to fall in love with Fall

Hi guys so yes I'm back from yet another hiatus. And no, I can't just take a week or two off like other bloggers, apparently I need at least two months or longer. In all seriousness, I just really needed a little break from the blog. I was getting distracted by alot of things going on in my life, and writing on the blog started feeling more like an obligation than something I do out of love. Note to other bloggers feeling the same way: When you start to feel that way, run. Do not keep blogging simply to keep your readers happy, because chances are if you just explain to them why you're taking a break they'll understand and appreciate it more than they'll appreciate the lackluster posts. Anyways I finally feel I'm over that now, and ready to give it another go. I hope I didn't lose too many of you!

So the first day of fall is today and I couldn't be happier, despite the fact that it still feels undeniably like Summer where I live. (It was 92 degrees today!) Thus the reason for this post. Fall is most definitely my favorite season, but for others who are still questioning how they feel about the season, I've composed a list of 10 reasons why you should fall in love with Fall too! And if you're already a Fall lover, I'm sure you'll relate to many of the things on this list!

Here we go!

1. The amazing weather. The weather is absolutely perfect. Not too hot, not too cold, it's just perf. It's windy, overcast, rainy. There are leaves falling everywhere and everything is beautiful. It's probably my favorite thing about Fall.
2. The Clothes.  Scarves, sweaters, cardigans, tights, boots, beanies. Shall I go on? Fall attire is easy,comfortable, and cute. After a Summer full of sandals and shorts I couldn't be more ready for the change in wardrobe.
3. Pumpkin Everything. The hype about Starbucks PSL's is anything but false, but it doesn't just stop there. Restaurants and grocery stores are jam packed with pumpkin flavored items, from marshmallows & macaroons to M & M's and chips. Bath and Body Works has loaded up on the pumpkin scented candles this year, as well as body care items. So yes, if you want to go walking around smelling like sweet cinnamon pumpkin, by all means do it! Oh. and there's also pumpkin pie.
4. Halloween. One of the funnest holidays for people of all ages happens to fall in Autumn, and it couldn't be a more perfect time. Just think about it... I'd hate to be a kid trick or treating in the sticky summer heat, chocolate bars melting and all haha. 
5. Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a hit or miss holiday for some people. I can totally relate to not wanting to see some of my family members but personally I love getting to see most of my family and spending time with them while shamelssly pigging out! 
6. Fall Makeup Trends. I'll admit there are some Summer makeup trends I'm not quite ready to let go of like dewy skin and pinky blushes & lipsticks. The good news is that there are so many more amazing and new Fall trends coming this year! Plum & oxblood colored lips, a matte face, and experimenting with color like electric blue eyeliner are a few among the many that I am excited to try.
7. Baking. I don't know if you guys are aware of this, but I may have a slight baking addiction. The problem is that the summer heat + the oven = a really, really bad idea. Fall is my savior, because it finally becomes cool enough to bake and I'm inspired by so many different things. From baking related pins on pinterests to other bloggers recipe posts! Pumpkin is of course among one of my favorite things to bake with this time of the year!
8. Candles. Fall scented candles are always my favorite. There are so many rich and comforting scents available this time of year it makes it hard to want to leave your home!
9. Black Friday Sales. The lines. The crowds. The madness. I don't care, I love it. ( always a good time, for an Icona Pop reference right?) Some people can't tolerate it, but I think it's a really fun experience, as long as nothing goes awry of course. And at the end of the day you have all this amazing new stuff, and that's all that really matters after all haha. Can I get an amen shopping addicts?
10. My Birthday! My birthday's in November so of course I had to add it!  P.S. Dora's birthday is in two days!!!!!

I hope my little list has convinced you of the magic that is Fall. However if you're still not fully convinced go grab a PSL, light a BBW candle and do a little Fall shopping and try to tell me you're not a believer haha!

What's your favorite thing about fall? What are you most excited for? Leave me a comment, I love reading them! As always, and I mean it thank you so so much for reading!

xx,

Getting your Fall Wardrobe ready!

I think that my favorite part of fall clothing is that everything is so cozy and comfortable. Keep that in mind when shopping for tops. Look for light,knit sweaters like the striped one or the one with the bear on it to stay cute and warm during the brisk fall mornings! Also I cannot emphasize how important cardigans are. Personally they are always one of my fall staples. Look for long, boyfriend style cardigans in Autumn shades like burgundy, cinnamon, and marigold. Like the three pictured above. Long sleeved blouses, button up blouses and cute tees with animal graphics are also great. Lastly don't put all your sleeveless summer tops away just yet. Neutral colored and darker colored sleeveless tops can look amazing with a cute cardigan over them or a blazer or even a moto jacket like this one!

As far as bottoms go I feel like there are three main things you should remember: jeans, skirts, and pants. You can't go wrong with a cute midi skirt with tights. This look is really versatile and you can definitely either dress it up or dress it down depending on where you are going. Shorter skirts work too, I'm just partial to midi skirts! Something that I can't wait to buy is a pair of corduroy pants like the one's on the bottom left corner. I think they look absolutely gorgeous, especially in burgundy. Also look for pants in colors like pumpkin and olive like the two in the left top corner. This might be a little out of my comfort zone, but I also feel like plaid pants are cute for fall, they have more of a punk look to them at first sight, but ankle boots, a cardi, and an adorable peter pan collar top can easily take them from punk to autumn preppy.Last but not least make sure you have a few good pairs of jeans to complete your cozy ensembles!

When shopping for dresses for Fall I  tend to gravitate more toward darker colors. A lot of black, navy, plum, and burgundy. Marigold and pumpkin are also gorgeous!  Don't get me wrong though I still love wearing lighter color dresses, I think cream colored dresses look amazing in Autumn! Also look for dresses with cute patterns and cute little details like hearts, stripes, flowers, polka dots etc. Lastly look for dresses made with a thicker fabric for those chillier Autumn days ( they can also transition into winter). I fell in love with the burgundy dress in the bottom left corner! It's made out of velvet! I've never purchased a velvet dress before so that's something I'd love to own!

Boots, Boot, Boots! I feel like the most important pair of shoes you can buy for Fall is a good pair of boots! Look for ankle boots, tall boots, boots with buckles, boots with laces etc. Personally I think owning at least one pair of ankle boots and one pair of taller boots is all you need. They look especially great with a cute dress & a pair of tights! Moccasins are the next most important shoe. In my opinion Minnetonka  has some of the best quality Moccasins! Also every year I love purchasing the slipper moccasins they sell at Target. They're really affordable and super comfortable! Look for some cute flats and oxfords and you're all set!

I love satchels all year round,but I feel like Fall is the season that they most belong to. I look for satchels in neutral colors like black, navy and brown. However I also look for satchels in more traditional fall colors too! Also I like looking for bags with patterns like the satchel on the top left corner. I love the plaid detailing on it, to me it just says Fall. I also love the bag in the lower right corner, I just love the aztec pattern on it! Lastly the whimsy in me couldn't help it, I love that little fox shaped bag! Any accessories or piece of clothing featuring adorable little creatures like foxes and kittens are my weaknesses.

Make sure you have plenty of tights ready when Fall hits, because trust me they will become a staple in your fall wardrobe. Make sure you have them in a variety of colors and patterns like the ones featured above. If your looking for a great deal on tights the ones at forever 21 are really affordable and come in many cute designs and colors. The quality isn't half bad either!I emphasized belts in fall accessories because I really love wearing a skirt/dress and tights combo during Fall. I feel like a cute belt like the orange one with the leaf or the pink one with the bow can become a really cute statement piece to your outfit! Last but definitely not least: beanies and scarves! I know everyone isn't a beanie person, but I love them! I wish it was cold all the time, I'd wear them everyday. Look for knitted beanies and slouch style beanies. When it comes to scarves I love, love, love infinity scarves. They're just fuss free and look great! 

Hope you guys enjoyed reading my Fall Wardrobe checklist type thing! Fall is my most favorite time of the year so I was really excited to make this post! If there is something in particular in this post that you liked just click the picture that contains the item and it will take you to the polyvore set I created! Leave me some comments, I love reading them! Happy Sunday guys!

Yours Truly,

Bianca