some people choose to wait until the end of september to fully embrace fall, but since moving to the city for college, september 1st has always been the unofficial kick off; leases start september first, all the college kids move back, back to school shopping, and the end of the summer feasts in the north end. and while I love summer, fall has always been my favorite season. between my birthday, halloween, fall styles, the leaves, fall smells/flavors- there are so many things to love about this season. here I've rounded up a few of my must-haves for transitioning from summer to fall.
1.
Comfy Sweaters are my favorite when the weather starts to cool down. I
love this lace version from J.Crew; great with a pair of jeans for a casual look, or layered over chambray or a white button down shirt when the weather gets a bit cooler. for me, fall fashion is
all about layering.
2.
Dark polish is a sure fire way to transition your beauty routine from summer to fall. I'm not a person who sticks to "rules" in regards to nail polish hues (I'll rock a black mani in the spring, or a bright neon in the winter #IdowhatIwant).
This polish from ButterLondon is one of my newest obsessions. I used my best friends when I was visiting in California and can't wait to pick up a bottle myself. (I also snagged the matching lip gloss, and
hello gorgeous!)
3.
Leather booties are my go-to shoe once the temperate starts to dip. I love how they look with jeans, but also super cute with skirts and dresses (add tights when they
really dip). A bit of a heel makes
this pair comfortable during the day, and also dressy enough to wear out at night.
4. Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate from Starbucks is my seasonal obsession. while most other gals hop on the pumpkin flavored everything bandwagon, I'm not a fan of that taste. my cool/cold weather drink is the perfect combination of salty and sweet (my favorite!), and my go-to order when a green tea lemonade just doesn't seem right.
5.
Dark skinny jeans are the cornerstone of the majority of my outfits during the fall/winter. I love
this pair from American Eagle, and truth be told, AE makes some of my favorite pairs of jeans. no matter how many expensive brands I try/buy/like, no other brand fits me the way that AE jeans do. not to mention their
great price point, I can scoop up multiple pairs for the cost of 1 pair of designer jeans.
6. this
Fatigue Jacket was on my wish list for
years. ever since I saw (and became obsessed) with Freaks and Geeks, I've been on the hunt for the perfect "Lindsey Jacket". every version I tried on wasn't exactly right, and when I have my mind set on a version of something, I
can't settle. I found
this beauty at J.Crew at the end of spring and it was perfect. A great transition piece when you need a light jacket, and roomy enough to layer with comfy sweaters before you need to bust out the tough guns.
7.
Structured Handbags are my favorite type of purse, and
this is the perfect piece whether you're heading back to school, or just looking to update for the season. I
love the gorgeous emerald color, and Michael Kors makes some of the most classically structured bags out there (this style of the Hamilton is one of my all time favorites). this bag will be beautiful around the holidays, but will work with any season to come.
what are some of your wardrobe essentials for fall?
xx, marissa
