Reasons why Fall is my favorite season. 

1) PUMPKIN + other seasonal goodies. 

I plan on doing a whole post on seasonal goodies you can get from your favorite local grocery stores, especially ones with funky goodies like Trader Joe’s. But it still deserves a mention. Yes, fall for your classic pumpkin spice latte. I truly will go to Starbucks a handful of times outside of the holidays, but I’ll make an exception for at least one pumpkin spice latte, just to be festive (with a pinch of basic). Growing up, I’d have the occasional pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving but never went nuts over the gourd, but once I was able to buy my own groceries, I just let myself really lean into pumpkin-flavored everything. I also just love apples (and apple cider!), brussel sprouts, beets, pomegranate, zucchini, and persimmons!

2) The weather. 

Granted, I grew up in a place where the weather was the same year round. Sometimes it would rain, and then it didn’t for a long time (the drought that was a long time coming). We would have a few weekends of nice weather, the “Indian” summer that came in late September into October. But at least 10 months out of the year were a crisp 65 degrees. I’m not sure why it felt different in the fall, but I love the excuse of bundling up in thrifted, oversized sweaters in patterns that remind you of your grandparents. 

3) The fashion.

And that isn’t to imply I’m a fashionista by any stretch of the imagination. But I do love the colors you get to incorporate into your wardrobe. I LIVE for burgundy, and am now in a place of security that I will wear it year-round, but it really thrives during Autumn. I love flannel, burnt orange, brown shades in your booties, mustard, and forest green. I’m still a huge proponent of the infinity scarf and a beanie with a pom on top. 

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