Fall is here, and I'm drinking the Kool-Aid.
Have I had a Pumpkin Spice Latte yet? Nope. Blasphemy, I know! But I know that it's right around the corner. I have this strange thing about not having a PSL when it's still summer. After fall officially hit Sunday, I've been waiting for the craving to hit in order to indulge it. One fall item I did indulge in yesterday ... candy corn! Goodness gracious, I can't hold myself back with that (especially the candy pumpkins).
Here is a quick run-down of how I do fall.
{1} My Fall "Uniform"
I do love the spring and summer brights, but when it's time to pack all of that away and bring down the fall and winter tubs from the attic, I am one happy girl. My go-to outfit on the weekends? Black leggings, a black tank or tee, and a long sweater with boots. Oh, and a fabulous necklace. I used to be wishy-washy about mixing black clothes with brown boots and now I love doing just that. Long-sleeved wrap dresses are a must for me during fall because they can be paired with simple heels or made warmer with tights and boots (and a scarf, too, if really chilly). And I love the ease of a long-sleeved blouse with jeans and wedges. So fall, and so easy.
Have I had a Pumpkin Spice Latte yet? Nope. Blasphemy, I know! But I know that it's right around the corner. I have this strange thing about not having a PSL when it's still summer. After fall officially hit Sunday, I've been waiting for the craving to hit in order to indulge it. One fall item I did indulge in yesterday ... candy corn! Goodness gracious, I can't hold myself back with that (especially the candy pumpkins).
Here is a quick run-down of how I do fall.
{1} My Fall "Uniform"
I do love the spring and summer brights, but when it's time to pack all of that away and bring down the fall and winter tubs from the attic, I am one happy girl. My go-to outfit on the weekends? Black leggings, a black tank or tee, and a long sweater with boots. Oh, and a fabulous necklace. I used to be wishy-washy about mixing black clothes with brown boots and now I love doing just that. Long-sleeved wrap dresses are a must for me during fall because they can be paired with simple heels or made warmer with tights and boots (and a scarf, too, if really chilly). And I love the ease of a long-sleeved blouse with jeans and wedges. So fall, and so easy.
{2} Fall Eats.
I've previously blogged about two of my favorite pumpkin indulgences ... pumpkin breakfast smoothies and the Southern Living pumpkin crisp! It's just not autumn without these faves.
{3} Fall Decor.
I'm ready to pull out the pumpkins and gourds and get the house smelling like autumn! I'm absolutely loving my Rewined spiked cider candle that I mentioned Friday -- it just makes the entire house smell so good. I'm loving this gold pumpkin below and think it would make for a really fun craft this year for our front stoop!
What have you done so far, if anything, to welcome autumn?
I definitely need to try your pumpkin recipes, I am all about pumpking anything! Love that idea for the pumpkins and can't wait to decorate some in a few weeks! Hope your having a great week!
ReplyDeleteI've been making pumpkin smoothies lately too and they are so yummy!!
ReplyDeleteI've broken out the porridge for breakfast, nice and warming for colder mornings. Plus everything is now cinnamon flavoured!
ReplyDeleteI decorating for fall over the weekend and I have a pumpkin candle burning all the time. Pumpkin oatmeal is what's for breakfast most mornings now too.
ReplyDeleteI have a weakness for the candy pumpkins, too! I bought some on impulse at the drug store two days ago and they're gone already! Loving that gold pumpkin... I may try that for our porch, too!
ReplyDeleteYou just reminded me to pull out our fall candles. I can't believe I haven't done that yet!
ReplyDeleteWhoa, such a no-brainer but REALLY clever idea with painting the numbers on your pumpkin!!! I don't think we're doing a single bit of fall decor this year... we'll be gone most of October! :)
ReplyDeleteI love those Rewined candles, too! They smell soo good.
ReplyDeletedefinitely falling for fall as well. love all your finds! I think I need to make the pumpkin crisp for us!! looks so delicious.
ReplyDeleteI made the Southern Living Pumpkin Crisp last fall and it was awesome! Cannot wait to make it again this year!! :)
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to move into our new home shortly so that I can decorate the porch with mums and pumpkins! That gold pumpkin is so perfect, I love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteYa, I've totally indulged in the kool-aid too. This week, I've started to pull out all of the fall decorations...and I've even worn boots not once, but twice! ;)
ReplyDeleteI need to get some long cozy sweaters to pair with leggings. Perfect with a scarf.
ReplyDeleteSo far the only thing I have done is buy a ton of pumpkin and fall scented candles. So hard to get into the vibe when its 95 degrees in Texas. FYI - they are having a sale today on fall wreathes at 2pm EST on RueLaLa today so I plan to pick up one this afternoon.
ReplyDeleteI personally love the black leggings, brown boots and long sweater look but my husband hates it so I rarely wear it. He has this whole thing about leggings not being pants. Men just don't get it sometimes!
I have pumpkin on my grocery list so I can make pumpkin bread and smoothies this weekend! Yum!!
ReplyDeleteI am such a fan of the brown boots with black look as well. Speaking of leggings, can you recommend any pairs that you really love?
ReplyDeleteA PUMPKIN SMOOTHIE? You just made my week. I'll be making that asap --- Jackson and I are both smoothie addicts these days!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love that gold pumpkin w/ the address .... I might have to try that [as though I don't already have enough pumpkings... oh my gahhh!].
Happy day, friend!
I live in leggings with long sweaters and boots on the weekends too! I just love your style, lady!
ReplyDeleteI feel like I can never do tights and boots. Where do you get your tanks and sweaters so they are long enough. Can't have my booty showing in my tights ;/
ReplyDeleteTotally drinking the Kool-Aid here too. I had my first PSL a few weeks ago and decided I like them much better when it's cooler out --- and that they taste better with half the pumpkin syrup!
ReplyDeleteyumm.... pumpkin smoothie?!? I am loving your fall uniform. I've decided I need a pair of fabulous slightly ripped jeans for fall!
ReplyDeleteLove how you're embracing Fall! That leggings/sweater combo is my fall uniform, too!! I've made pumpkin oatmeal and need to try a pumpkin smoothie!!
ReplyDeleteSo many great ideas on how to savor the season!
xoxo Elizabeth
I've been drinking pumpkin smoothies like crazy lately! I love all three of the outfits. Fall clothes are THE BEST.
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I absolutely love your fall decor ideas! Especially the pumpkin with the address! Well done.
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the Sunshine Award. Your posts are always so fun to read and you have such wonderful DIY ideas. Whenever you have the time, please head over to my blog to check out the nomination. You don't have to participate if you don't want to, just thought I would let you know.
http://beautifulblondedisaster19.blogspot.ca/2013/09/ive-got-sunshine.html
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xoxo
I love fall outfits, especially boots! and I had my first PSL this week but had to order it iced because it's still a bit too hot outside for one.
ReplyDeleteJust catching up on my blogs...it's been a while since I commented! My pumpkin last year was our address and I loved it. It was such a cute addition to our front porch! Happy Fall!!
ReplyDeleteI have been looking for something new to bake and thanks to you I have found it!!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute wrap dress. I love that! I am definitely gonna be making a pumpkin smoothie soon. You kinda blew my mind with that one. I never even thought about that as a pumpkin possibility!
ReplyDeleteLove leggings and sweaters! Especially paired with my favorite pair of riding boots. And I don't understand how people drink PSL! I had one and it made my stomach cringe, guess I'm just leaving more out there for those who love them. Happy fall!
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